3 Bedroom House in Old Place
Lovely quiet home and flat, two level gardens, off-street parking, For Sale R2,595m
This South-entry North-facing family home in Upper Old Place offers a combination of quietness and convenience that is rare for Knysna properties. Despite easy access to Knysna town in one direction and the N2 to Plett in the other, the home is sheltered from traffic noise by the row of houses in front, creating a peaceful living environment in such a conveniently central location with:
controlled access via the Kwikspar robot to Knysnas shops and schools, by-passing George Rex Drive congestion.
easy outbound access slipping onto the N2 to Plettenberg Bay
the closest formal Knysna suburb to Plett Airport less than 30min drive away, the airports proposed imminent re-development expansion will boost and protect this propertys investment value when in time you re-sell.
The property has two gardens on-the-level, another rare feature in Knysna with its many steeply sloping properties. The front garden is anchored by a mature pecan tree with a branch of note for a swing, while the rear garden with a forest backdrop has a streamlet that, when running, could feed a natural pond a potential asset to make of great value. Sheltered from prevailing winds, it is overlooked by a covered verandah and extended wooden deck for entertaining family and friends.
A separate flat offers flexibilityas a work-from-home office with potential tax benefits or could be easily converted into a pet-friendly income-producing cottage, which are in high-demand in Knysna- a higher rental option.
Inside, the home offers open-plan living with a spacious kitchen featuring:
a breakfast counter for serving the dining, lounge and verandah spaces
a Gas hob and near eye-level oven and spaces for a fridgefreezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Ample cabinetry
Separate laundryironing room with direct outdoor access
The lounge opens out through double doors secured by a trelligate onto the covered verandah overlooking the rear gardenideal for relaxed living and entertaining.
The Bedroom wing features:
Extra spacious main bedroom with walk-through dressing room housing built-in cupboards
Two bathrooms one with a bath, one with a shower
Second bedroom with built-in cupboards and access to the rear garden
Study Third bedroom with shelving a space to add cupboards
a passage which could be secured from the living area for safe-haven sleeping quarters with added peace of mind
There is also potential to utilise the rear sloped portion of the property for a 2nd dwelling with a view and separate access from the road above - like the green roofed building next door pictured, subject to Municipal approvals.
Additional features include a large shed not on house plans, an Alarm system and a Level driveway with ample parking for cars, boats, andor trailers that is also rare to find in Knysna, to complete the perfect picture.
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Property details
- Listing number T5164249
- Property type House
- Listing date 24 Jul 2025
- Land size 1 279 m²
Property features
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 3
- Open parking 3
- Storeys 1
- Flatlets
- Pet friendly
- Storage
- Study
- Kitchen
- Garden