Mixed Use for sale
Operate a heritage boutique guesthouse on Oudtshoorn’s route to the Cango Caves, steps from town — National Monument with original Victorian trellis, pool and seven ensuite rooms.
Every house has a story to tell, and so the story goes that this architectural gem located on Oudtshoorn’s main tourist route, en route to the world-famous Cango Caves. This is one of the oldest and finest examples of architecture from the early days in Oudtshoorn.
Recorded history states that the Village of Oudtshoorn, originally known as “Veldskoendorp” (leather shoe town), was laid out in 1847 on the farm Hartebeestrivier. Six years later (1853), this heritage home was built by Mr J.H.Mulder, inspired by typical Cape vernacular style architecture combined with traditional Victorian and Klein Karoo elements. The original Victorian trelliswork is perfectly intact, added around the turn of the Century. The 'lei-watersloot' running in front of the house is the last remaining section of the original open water lead-lined furrow, which supplied water to the Oudtshoorn of old. To preserve the water furrow, Victorian trellis and historical facade, the property was declared a National Monument in 1988.
As a matter of interest, “Veldskoendorp” was renamed “Oudtshoorn” after Baron Pieter van Rheede van Oudtshoorn, who came to South Africa in 1741 and was appointed Governor of the Cape in 1772. He died aboard ship while returning to the Cape in 1773.
Today this impeccably renovated and maintained heritage home accommodates a popular, well-known and well-established boutique guesthouse, which has been in operation for many years. The property is offered for sale as a going concern, fully furnished and operational.
Snap Facts:
Main house:
6 Luxuriously appointed ensuite bedrooms, each uniquely decorated and fully furnished, accommodating 12 guests (approximately 300sqm)
Owner/Manager House 1:
1x ensuite bedroom unit and study on the ground floor, an upstairs unit of approximately 100sqm is currently being developed into a beautiful modern 1-bedroom, open-plan living and kitchen area overlooking the expansive, lush green garden from a wooden deck.
-Erf size: 1 963sqm, pending final subdivision from the original 2770 sqm mother erf
-Located within walking distance from the town centre and trendy restaurants to enjoy local wines and delicious Ostrich steaks.
-4 Star Tourism Grading of South Africa
-Cosy farmhouse kitchen and guest dining area effortlessly flowing onto a stoep overlooking the manicured garden and swimming pool
-Spacious workshop
-7 Off street parking bays and ample additional off-street parking
-Besides operating as a guesthouse, this property is also perfectly suited as main residential home.
-Alternatively, it can very easily be repurposed as a commercial property (eg office/retail space), small conference/wedding venue or a secluded upmarket residential development.
-An ideal property for the owner-manager or extended family wanting to reside together.
This extraordinary property is offered for sale at a price substantially lower than replacement value.
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Marietjie Genis is a representative of Real Estate Power CC, t/a REAL REALTY
Listed for sale at R6,500,000
Price reduced by 15.4% to R5,500,000
Oudtshoorn Central offers a charming, historic small-town lifestyle characterized by its architectural heritage, proximity to essential services, and a relaxed pace of life in the heart of the Klein Karoo.
