Victorian Family Home in Piketberg's Historic Heart
ZAR 4,850,000
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- ~400 m² Living area
- ~2,249 m² Plot surface
Description
Victorian Family Home in Piketberg's Historic Heart
Step into timeless elegance in this beautiful Victorian home, built in 1903, nestled on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Piketberg’s historic old neighborhood. Perfectly located at the foot of the Piketberg mountain, it is just a short walk from the school and the historic Dutch Reformed Church.
Set on a generous 2,249 m² plot, this charming home offers 846 m² of total built space, combining flexibility, comfort, and character:
Main house: 400 m² of comfortable living
Open-plan living/dining: 280 m², flowing effortlessly for family life and entertaining
Separate studio: 96 m² with private entrance, waiting room, toilet, and versatile space
Garage: 70 m², space for 4 cars and a loft section for storage
Interior highlights:
Lounge and formal dining room
Kitchen with separate pantry/laundry
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including en-suite and dressing room to the master
Large attic with generous living area, potential for extra bedroom
Covered front and back verandas
Period features include sash windows, shutters, “brookie lace” detailing, happy doors, wooden floors, high ceilings, and an original fireplace with Carrera marble surround.
Outdoor living:
Well-established front and back gardens with expansive lawn, shade trees, and mature fruit trees
Covered verandas, with the back veranda featuring a built-in braai and mountain views
Fruitful Garden:
3 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime, 1 tangerine, 1 grapefruit, 2 mango, 2 guava, 1 fig, 1 apricot, 2 almond trees—perfect for homegrown treats.
Additional features:
Separate building converted into a ballet studio with wooden floors, mirrors, waiting room, change room with basin and toilet; can easily become a flatlet or rental unit
Solar inverter (5 kW) with 8 panels and 2 x 5 kW batteries, largely off-grid
Borehole with pump for garden irrigation
Wide paved driveway providing extra parking
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a heritage home with historic charm, modern convenience, and extraordinary character. More than just a house, it is a home that deserves a custodian who will cherish it for generations to come.
Do not miss this opportunity of a lifetime !
Contact me for a private viewing
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Engel & Völkers Paarl
Your advisor: Clarence van Vuuren
Property ID: ENV202996