Melrose House

An opportunity to travel back in time to the late 19th century is provided by the National Monument Melrose House. When Lord Roberts commandeered Melrose House as the British forces' command center following Pretoria's invasion in June 1900, the property rose to reputation during the Second Boer War (1899–1902). The Treaty of Vereeniging, the Peace Treaty that ended the Anglo-Boer War, was signed in 1902 in this elegant Victorian home, which wealthy merchant George J. Heys had built in 1866.

The opulent estate is now a historical home museum. Melrose House serves as an illustration of the change from Victorian to Edwardian interior design and architecture. The interior is distinguished by colorful stained glass windows, English artists' paintings, richly colored carpets, elaborate fireplaces, and priceless porcelain accessories. The Heys family itself owned the majority of these goods. There are also guided tours. The room and table where the Treaty of Vereeniging, which put an end to the Second Boer War, was signed are notable exhibits at the museum. On-site annual antique markets are held.

Address: 275 Jacob Mare Street Free parking is available at 280 Scheiding Street, Pretoria 0002 South Africa
Phone: +27 12 322 0420
Opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Rating: 4.0/5.0, 107 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: www.northcliffhill.co.za