to send their sons to a school on the north coast that suffered many cases of malaria in the 1930s, although none were reported at Kearsney. The house then became known as St. Luke's Home of Healing, which was home to mentally and physically challenged patients. In November 2004, Kearsney House was bought by Paul and Erica Kalil of Kloof, who have made it their ongoing challenge to renovate and restore the home to its former glory. References 1838 births 1928 deaths Knights Bachelor South African businesspeople