Over the hills and far away
Jul 20, 2020
3 minutes
By Dina Venter
Photographs
Elza Cooper
Styling
Amanda van Wyngaardt
WHO LIVES HERE? James Diack, his partner Diane Lecluse, and their dogs Luke, Dali and Lolita
WHERE Melville Ridge, Johannesburg
SIZE 215m²
After his first viewing of an old semi-detached house situated on the top of Melville Ridge in Johannesburg, James Diack knew that despite its dilapidated appearance, it could be transformed into something special. The stand has such glorious views of the Melville Koppies that it’s hard to believe the bright lights of a vibrant suburb are just a stone’s throw away.
“I loved the
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