South Africa Guide
Gauteng
Melrose House
Address: 275 Jacob Maré St
Opening time: Tues– Sun 10am–5pm
Price: R5
Website: www.melrosehouse.co.za
The Melrose House is an overdecorated Victorian domicile with a wonderful conservatory, interesting exhibitions and a great African arts and crafts shop. The house was built in 1884 for local businessman George Heys, who made his money running mailcoach services. Lord Kitchener used the house during the second Anglo-Boer War, and the treaty of Vereeninging that ended hostilities was signed inside. Outside, a sumptuous tea garden serves cakes and scones, light meals and, on certain days, hearty South African lunches such as bobotie and savoury rice.