R40 million for a Cape Dutch home in the UK
Built in the 1920's and on the market for R40 million, a Cape Dutch home in Devon, England pays homage to the uniquely South African design.
It wouldn't be strange to find a Cape Dutch home in Stellenbosch, Paarl or Somerset West but a recently listed property boasts all the iconic trademarks of a Cape Dutch style home.
From the whitewashed walls, wide-curved gables to the thatched roofs. Imported by Dutch settlers in the 17th century and based on the townhouses of Amsterdam, this style of architecture represents some of South Africa’s oldest churches and homes.
Although most popular during Cape Town’s formative years, the style experienced a revival towards the end of the 19th century and moved into other parts of the country.
Colonel F P Loveband started building the home in 1924 in Budleigh Salterton, a small town on the coast of East Devon and modelled it after a home he stayed in while on military duty in South Africa. The home was called Tordown and stood out among the chicken farms in the area.
The home didn't just grab the attention of the locals but also featured in an edition of The Architects Journal on 9 November 1927. At the time, the four-bedroom house was valued at £2,000. Fifty years later it sold for £70,000. Today it’s on the market for £2 million (roughly R40.1 million), with the sale being handled by real estate agency Knight Frank.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom, 383-square metre home on 11a Northview Road is less than a kilometre away from Budleigh Salterton beach. There’s also an almost 50-square metre living room area, a 30-square metre dining room, study, and utility room.
It features a double garage – and workshop area – with an outside driveway that can fit five cars. The large garden produces apples, plums, and pears, featuring a greenhouse, summerhouse and garden shed.
The house even features a lift which operates between the two floors and has a rated load of three adults or 250kg.
A private path at the rear of the house meanders past the East Devon Golf Course and provides views across the estuary to Berry Head and South Devon coastal resorts.
If you are on the hunt for a Cape Dutch style home of your own, take a look at three of our favourite local listings below
7 bedroom house for sale in Land & Zeezicht, Somerset West
Hidden away in the peaceful area of Natures Valley with views of the Helderberg & Hottentots Holland Mountains, is Land and Zeezicht Estate, a National Monument with great opportunities.
The Land-en-Zeezicht Homestead is a landmark in Somerset West, within walking distance of the Nature Reserve which is close to Erinvale Golf Estate as well as the world-famous Vergelegen wine estate, of which It was originally part.
The Estate consists of three buildings that can be utilised in many other ways. It can be used according to their needs, for example as Exclusive Residence with Guest and Entertainment Facilities or as prestigious offices and a beautiful conference centre.
7 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | R28,750,000 | Web Ref: #ENT0201553
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14 bedroom small holding for sale in Aalwyndal, Mossel Bay
This amazing Cape Dutch Manor home offers everything and more which includes the Main dwelling, Cottage, Studio and Barn on a 6-hectare small holding in Aalwyndal.
Priceless nestled high on the plateau of Aalwyndal offering panoramic views from the balconies, patios and decks of Mossel Bay area seashore from the Point to beyond Glentana and the Outeniqua mountain range makes this an indescribable property.
14 Bedrooms | 16 Bathrooms | R14,100,000 | Web Ref: #ENT0200736
4 bedroom house for sale in Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch
A special Cape Dutch villa nestled between beautiful mountains enroute of the ever-popular wine route waiting for you to make special memories. This home, all on one level, boast five bedrooms, four double with En-suite and one single room that could also be used as a study. Three En-suite rooms with their own entrances. The extra big garage also provides for extra storage/ workspace.
4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | R5,400,000 | Web Ref: #RL10101-188
