House for sale at 6 Young Lane
Village living steps from Maynardville Park and Chelsea cafés — Wayside Cottage offers secure freestanding heritage charm, a west-facing paved garden courtyard for entertaining, plus two off-street parking.
"Wayside Cottage"
A rare opportunity to own a heritage cottage tucked away along a quiet lane in one of Cape Town’s most tightly held village pockets.
Wayside Cottage has been lovingly cared for by its current owner for the past 18 years and is now ready to welcome its next custodian.
This charming one-bedroom National Monument offers something seldom found in the Southern Suburbs: a secure freestanding home with two off-street parkings, low monthly holding costs, and future expansion potential, all within walking distance of cafés, parks and boutique village life.
The home is beautifully oriented, with an eastern entrance welcoming the morning sun, while north and west-facing aspects bring warmth and natural light throughout the day. A paved west-facing garden courtyard creates an ideal space for afternoon entertaining or quiet evenings outdoors.
Additional features include:
Few homes offer this level of charm and walkability:
Rarely does a freestanding cottage of this nature come to market in Chelsea Village.
A truly special home for downsizers, professionals, heritage enthusiasts or those seeking village living with long-term upside.
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Listed for sale at R3,495,000
Price increased by 0.1% to R3,500,000
Compared with 446 active listings in Cape Town.
Insight
Priced 15% above the local median — but still inside the typical range for Cape Town.
Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages — check with the agent for local guidance.
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Wynberg Upper is a leafy, historic residential enclave prized for its grand Victorian architecture, proximity to top-tier schools, and central location that offers easy access to both the city center and the southern suburbs.
