Double-storey house for sale in Heidelberg, Garden Route

A HOME WITH A PAST & A FUTURE TO LAST!
A rare offering that is sure to stand out – finding another property quite like this would be no easy task! Built in 1862, this magnificent heritage home is a true piece of Heidelberg's history and proudly forms part of the town's historic walking route. According to local legend, the ground floor once housed the Magistrate's offices, while the Magistrate and his family resided upstairs. Imagine the stories these beautiful old walls could tell!
Step inside and be captivated by its timeless old-world charm, featuring original high yellowwood ceilings, beautiful yellowwood floors, traditional Teak shutters and generously proportioned rooms. The welcoming entrance hall, with its magnificent Burmese Teak staircase, specially crafted in Holland for this remarkable home, creates an unforgettable first impression.
Downstairs offers two elegant formal lounges, each with a fireplace and beautiful chandeliers, a study or TV room, guest bathroom and spacious kitchen fitted with a gas hob, eye-level oven and walk-in pantry. The adjoining entertainment area features stacking windows overlooking the beautiful garden, a built-in braai and pizza oven – perfect for relaxed family gatherings and entertaining throughout the year.
Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms enjoy lovely views across town and garden. The clever layout, with interconnecting doors, allows convenient access to the bathrooms and offers a practical arrangement for children, grandparents or extended family.
Outside, the generous grounds offer a wonderful country-style lifestyle right in town! Approximately 70% of the garden is under irrigation, complemented by a splash pool, a 43,000-litre dam/reservoir for lei water, additional water tanks, established vegetable gardens and an abundance of fruit and nut trees, including avocados, apples, granadillas, apricots, figs and more. A garden where children and pets can explore and the whole family can enjoy the simple pleasures of outdoor living. The incredible old French Oak Tree dates back to 1857!
Parking and storage are exceptional, with NINE garages and carports accommodating approximately TEN additional vehicles!
Adding further value is a separate self-catering flatlet, currently generating rental income. The owner has also applied for approval for a second self-catering unit, with existing structures offering exciting additional potential.
The roof has been completely replaced, and the property is in tip-top condition, ready for its next family to enjoy.
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Heidelberg's history. With its timeless character, generous living spaces, established garden, excellent parking and income-generating potential, this is so much more than just a house.
Be prepared to fall in love! A truly special home with something to discover around every corner, where a large or extended family can come together, make memories and enjoy a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly hard to find.
Exclusive Sole Mandate.
Listing details
Other features
- Roof
- Chromadek
- Walls
- Plastered walls
- Windows
- Wood windows with shutters
- Boundary
- Vibracrete, wall boundary
- Exterior features
- Exterior toilet and water tanks
- Garden
- Pet friendly garden with natural dam and private garden
- Irrigation
- Partly computerised irrigation
- Pool
- Splash pool
- Security
- Automatic gates, cctv cameras, electric fence and security gates
- Other
- Pet friendly other cellular coverage, gas geyser, geysers, plans, prepaid electricity and road access

