Many of the traders of old are only now giving way to the new breed of traders. The home Villa San Souci, built in 1884 by John Harwin, was a relative of the founder of Greenacres & Harvey in Durban. John started his trading empire in Pietermaritzburg as a draper and his business, later became John Orr’s.
The beauty of this house is a testimony to his success, and many of the hard working entrepreneurs, responsible for the development of Natal (now KZN).
See more images at – Gallery – Natal old Farms – San Souci
Villa San Souci veranda & views
Villa San Souci – main entrance doors
Villa San Souci’s magnificent front facade – little changed since 1884
San Souci interior hallway
San Souci’s many stain glass windows and doors
San Souci’s detailed veranda’s