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Blackbird Cottage

26/10/2021

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When Rev. Michaël Merle moved into the new accommodation he was a priest sent to two altars: the congregation in KZN and the congregation in Johannesburg. His home would remain in KZN and he continued to work as a Waldof school teacher and high school teacher trainer.

In 2020 it became clear that he was needed in Johannesburg on a fulltime basis. He was able to resign his position at Roseway Waldorf School and, when the lockdown conditions imposed by the COVID pandemic permitted, he moved to live permanently at 44 Dover Street. The congregation in KZN became an affiliate of the Johannesburg congregation.

Living in Johannesburg meant that Michaël needed access to his vast library of books for the work he was doing. After considering option for housing his library the one option that made the most sense was to build onto the East Manse. This work commenced in September 2021 and was completed in October 2021.

Michaël's move to Johannesburg set in motion other option for his family and, with the sale of the family home in Hillcrest, the accommodation for Michaël in Johannesburg acquired the name that had been given to the family hime in KZN and became Blackbird Cottage.

​The stages as the building neared completion
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Michaël moves in

16/2/2020

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The new flatlet is finally ready and Michaël spends the first weekend there 15th - 16th February 2020

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New carpet and the kitchenette and desk from the entrance
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A vew of the kitchenette and the wardrobe that has become a space for a desk
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The renovations continue

17/12/2019

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Before the Christmas there is great progress

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The patio outside the new front door with security gate

Interior renovations

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The door from the passage has been closed and the linen cupboard converted into a kitchenette with sink and 2-plate stove
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The right wardrobe becomes an alcove for a desk with power points
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A well appointed bathroom
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Renovations begin

7/12/2019

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While the new driveway is constructed, a patio is constructed and a pathway up to the patio is laid.
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On the 2nd December the room is isolated from the rest of the house and the outside door is constructed.
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By 7th December the door frame is in place.
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    New accommodation for Michaël Merle 

    The main bedroom of the East Manse is converted into an apartment for Michaël Merle when he is in Johannesburg

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Ferndale
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