Johannesburg, South Africa
Abberton was built in 1911 for Christopher William Dix, Secretary to the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association, which recruited black mineworkers in Southern Africa. Designed by Baker & Fleming, the house's roof is notable by the sweep of the Broseley tiles and tall chimneys. Following Dix's death
in 1916 the family sold to Dr J.C.G. McNab, a respected ear, nose and throat surgeon. He renamed it and altered it to accommodate his large family. In 1934 it was sold to H. Appleby and E. Stemmler,
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