It was a great experience to see all the artefacts and the actual house where Sammy Marx lived in...It was also great to learn about contributions to the economy etc. The kids thoroughly enjoyed seeing the old stuff...like the beds and clothes, iron, the way people used to bathe etc...gives one some perspective on how far we have come...the grounds... More

Just to see how they lived in those days is amazing. Very nice location to visit. More

Large renovated old home of Pretoria business icon with very nice coffee shop offering freshly prepared sandwiches, soups, light meals and glass of wine served outdoors under the large trees. A tour of the house (and the haunted room) is entertaining and provides an insight into family living of the wealthy from yesteryear. More

If you are a history buff, and like antiques, you JUST HAVE to go for a tour of the inside of Sammy Mark's house. It is still in its original, preserved state, with full furnishings, down to the table settings and kitchen utensils. Definitely worth a visit. More

Visit was interesting, nice tea garden. Very good, but not oustanding. Nothin in particular that I did not like, but unlikely to visit again.. More

We live here in Pretoria, for almost 2 years now, and this remains one of my favorite places. the grounds are lovely and the restaurant will prepare a beautiful picnic- Fresh French bread, roast chicken, chilled wine, salads, cheeses, the works- either on picnic blankets or served on long white table cloth covered tables. It is a wonderful place to... More

Fascinating house with extraordinary personal collection belonging to the jewish immigrant that grew to be the main industrialist and financier of Paul Krueger's Boer South Africa Republic in the mid to late 1800s. Mansion is a bit out of the way and overall visit will take almost half a day considering time to transport as well as timed tours. If... More

We stopped here after a morning visit to Cullinan Diamond Mine. The dirt road approach was not auspicious. The house on the outside is not much to look at. but the story of Sammy Marks is very interesting and his antiques (almost all original to the house) were spectacular. He imported many beautiful things from Europe that were in perfect... More