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At Schoonder Sigt (which gave its name to Schoonder Street) he maintained a vast garden: a floral paradise which exported rare, hitherto unknown plant specimens, to Europe and the east via visiting ship captains. Thus Flower Street got its name.

General Gordon who commanded the Dutch forces in South Africa lived there until 1795 when he was defeated by the English Navy at the battle of Muizenberg.

In 1800 the manor was purchased by George Rex, an Englishman who is believed to be the son of King George III and his first wife Hannah Lightfoot whom he secretly married, before he ascended to the throne and wed Queen Charlotte.

When the Dutch forces re occupied South Africa he was generously granted land at Knysna, which town he founded.

Over the years the residence has seen many transformations from a manor house to a nursing home to apartments. In 1973 the residence was renovated to resemble a Spanish villa and renamed "Flower Street Villa".

In 2010 the building, which is a national monument, was completely renovated and restored, carefully retaining the original fabric of the building whilst removing the "Spanish" styling and returning it to it’s former glory.

The Hotel has been under new management and owners since January 2009.