Mataffin village was originally developed as the main residential settlement for the family and staff of HL Hall and Sons (Pty) Ltd when settled her in the 1800’s. The village grew as the company expanded and developed to accommodate the additional staff.

Mataffin has always been at the centre of the Halls family and business since Hugh Lanion Hall, founder of Hall and Sons and a Lowveld pioneer, settled and began farming the land in 1890.

The three main heritage homes, Torburnlea, The Outlook and Cory Hall have a significant history. Torburnlea was built for HL Hall and his wife Grace, while the other homes were built as wedding presents for their sons Lanion and Dickon.  Direct family descendants of HL and Grace Hall continue to live in The Outlook, while Torburnlea has been refurbished as a bed and breakfast run by Hall family members, Andrew and Kim Hall.

Generations of family and staff have lived in the village over many years, creating a rich tapestry of history and memories and making it the special place it is.