2 Bedroom House in Observatory

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2 2 124 m²

Character home in a recognised historic setting, with charm, convenience, a strong sense of place.

Sole Mandate

Set in one of Observatorys most charming and intact historic streetscapes, this character-filled home forms part of a picturesque row of decorative period cottages that have retained their original proportions and detail.

The street has a quiet, village-like atmosphere, very different from Observatorys busier roads. Directly nearby is the landmark St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, designed by Herbert Baker and Francis Masey, with its stone buildings, steeple, stained-glass windows and garden as a distinctive backdrop to the cottages.

The home has an impressive arched entrance and original front door. Excellent proportions, high ceilings, original wooden floors and detailed windows, aesthetic charm and character.

The first bedroom has a bay window and custom-built solid wooden shelving, bookshelves and cupboard. Its en-suite bathroom has an original Victorian tub and a walk-in shower with views of the a private garden area. A skywindow above the shower brings in additional natural light and shower sky views, moon, stars.

Further down the passage is a walk-in storage room with a fitted laundry installation.

The open-plan living area has space for the kitchen, dining and comfortable lounge area with a glass-fronted fireplace. Detailed windows and glass doors bring in ample natural light and opens to the private wraparound courtyard.

The main bedroom also opens directly onto the outdoor area and has a custom-built wooden display shelving, bookshelves and storage. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower in a private garden setting. Wraparound windows, glass doors and skywindows allow natural light throughout.

Well secured via alarm, beams, lights, gates.

The property is conveniently located close to the city, with easy access to Lower Main Road, UCT, Groote Schuur Hospital, public transport routes and Cape Town city centre.

Summary:

Impressive arched entrance with an original front door

Set within a picturesque row of intact decorative period homes

Views of the historic stone church, steeple and stained-glass windows

Beautifully proportioned rooms with high ceilings

Original wooden floors and period character

Two en-suite bedrooms

Feature bay window in the first bedroom

Original Victorian bath and walk-in shower

Custom-built solid wooden shelving, bookshelves and cupboards

Main bedroom with doors opening onto the courtyard

Glass-fronted fitted fireplace