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What changes did Hendrik Cloete make to Groot Constantia in 1791?

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Constantia The Groot Constantia homestead, Constantia, S.Af.

In 1791, Hendrik Cloete made several significant changes to the Groot Constantia homestead. He added sash windows to the existing structure and constructed a wine cellar aligned with the farm's entrance. Additionally, Cloete raised the roof of the house. New gables were designed by French architect Louis Michel Thibault, featuring a sculpture by Anton Anreith that symbolizes fertility. These efforts contributed to Groot Constantia becoming a notable example of Cape Dutch architecture.12