EXCLUSIVE SOLE MANDATE - Step back in time and discover the warmth of this two-bedroom cottage, beautifully positioned in a quiet, sought-after residential area away from the bustling CBD, yet within easy walking distance to the local primary school. Brimming with character and character features from a bygone era, this century-old gem offers the perfect blend of nostalgic charm and modern security.
Interior Features:
Fall in love with the classic wooden floors and wood-plank ceilings that give the home its warm, inviting soul. Cozy up in the central living area, featuring a built-in cast iron fireplace perfect for chilly winter evenings.
The home includes two comfortable bedrooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area featuring vinyl flooring for easy maintenance, and an entrance hall.
A neatly tiled, complete bathroom featuring both a separate shower cubicle and a relaxing bathtub.
Exterior & Security:
Massive Fully Enclosed Plot: The property boasts an exceptionally large, fully walled level lawn. It is a blank canvas perfect for serious gardeners or those looking to cultivate their own beautiful retreat.
Exceptional Development Potential: Thanks to the sheer size of the erf, there is ample room to build extra living units, a second dwelling, or extend the existing cottage to maximize your investment.
Garaging & Outdoor Living: A detached, oversized double garage offers secure parking and excellent workshop or storage space. The expansive backyard also features a dedicated fire pit area, ideal for relaxed weekend braais with family and friends.
Peace of Mind: Fully equipped with robust security features, including burglar bars and security gates on exterior doors.
Architectural Style Commentary
The property displays classic characteristics of an early 20th-century South African Vernacular Cottage, heavily influenced by Victorian-era structural layouts and regional construction practices.
The Core Structure: The simple rectangular footprint, single-story profile, and high-pitched corrugated iron roof with a prominent chimney are highly typical of traditional cottages built in rural and semi-rural South African towns around 100 years ago.
Interior Timberwork: The presence of original tongue-and-groove wood ceilings and foundational timber floors highlights the historic construction techniques of the era, which favoured durable, local woodworking to add insulation and structural warmth.
Evolutionary Character: The house showcases an authentic, lived-in evolution. While retaining its classic layout and historic bones (such as the traditional timber features and spatial separation of the kitchen), it has been sensitively updated with modern comforts like tiled bathroom fittings, security infrastructure, and easy-to-clean vinyl flooring in high-traffic utility zones.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of local history with space to grow your dreams. Contact us today to schedule your private viewing!