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Two houses in Edenvale, one a modest corrugated iron house(113 First Ave), the other a large farmhouse (Horwoods Farmhouse). These two houses provide a record of architectural style that was common in Edenvale so many years ago.

This house is possibly the oldest home in Edenvale, bar the Horwood Farmhouse. For many years it was home of Mr Thomas and Mrs Heyla Eales.

At one time it was examined by an architect from the National Monuments Council, with the view of having it declared as a national monument, but that never came into being.

The corrugated iron home dates back to the turn of the century and this prefabricated house was built along similar lines to the dwellings found at Pilgrim's Rest.

The iron and brick structure had remained unaltered from the time it was bought by the parents of the late Mrs Eales, Mr and Mrs Roets in 1918 for the princely sum of 75 Pounds. However, much of the decorative latch work and broekie lace that adorned the front verandah, had since disappeared.

After Mrs Eales Passed away the property was bought by new owners who have lovingly restored it and it now functions as a Bed and Breakfast.

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