Karoo Moons

This house on Erf 2299, at 13 Darling Street, was designed by the architect Steinhobel and built in 1894 by Enslin, a lawyer and Member of Parliament at the time. This impressive late Victorian/Edwardian building has unusual characteristics which have resulted in its being listed as an ‘A’ building on the University of Port Elizabeth List.

It has a corrugate iron roof featuring contrasting gables. The two corners towers, each different from each other, of German Gothic style are very eclectic giving the building a feel of an European dwelling surrounded by a cast-iron fence. Many styles have been thrown together in the design of the building; and one can imagine that the architect had considerable fun designing it.

At one stage of its history it was a boarding house used by teachers. It had two bathrooms which were situated in the front of the house; one of these with a cracked door which leads onto the verandah. Many years ago, there was an attractive teacher who had a fine figure. Incidentally, she always took her bath in the particular bathroom with the crack. The local young men use to spy on her whenever she had a bath. They lay on top of each other to see through the crack in the door. One of the men commented that he would not give up his place, not even for 10 shillings!

Taking the formerly known De Denne (1894), completely restoring the exterior, whilst refining the interior, an understated elegance has been created. A selection from 8 suite accommodations awaits the discerning traveler. Delicious meals, that intrigue both the palate and the spirit, paired with superb wines, may be enjoyed in the Karoo Moons eastern restaurant.

Karoo Moons has significant influences from both East and West, which like the owners, inevitably compliment each other.

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