<Tr> <Th> Built </Th> <Td> early 18th Century </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Architectural style (s) </Th> <Td> Victorian - Georgian </Td> </Tr> <P> Genadendal Residence (χəˈnɑːdəndal) is the official residence of the President of South Africa when in office at Tuynhuys, Cape Town . Genadendal is situated in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa . It has been the official residence since 1994 when Nelson Mandela took up residence here rather than neighbouring Groote Schuur . The building, formerly known as Westbrook, is named after the town of Genadendal--itself an Afrikaans word meaning "Valley of Mercy". </P> <P> The residence first came into existence in the early 18th century as a grain barn, and was converted into a residence in the mid 1800s . The mixed Victorian - Georgian residence it was known as Westbrook until it was changed to the current name in 1995 . </P>

Official residence of south african president in cape town