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A heaven of tranquility

Vergelegen Library - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - gardens : pond with koi fishes in front of library - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2004 paulgodard.com]

The original winery was built in 1816 and converted into a library during the Phillips era. Up to this date, the library is still home to the priceless collection of Sir Lionel's 4500 books, including ancient and modern history, travel journals and a small collection of Africana and 168 French volumes.



Vergelegen Library - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - gardens :  cypress in front of library - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2011 Vergelegen Estate - vergelegen.co.za] Vergelegen Library - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - gardens : pond near library - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2011 Vergelegen Estate - vergelegen.co.za]

Vergelegen Library - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - old globe in library - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2004 paulgodard.com] Vergelegen Library - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - book shelve in library - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2004 paulgodard.com]