R 3,500,000
R 3,500,000
4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3 garages7 parking baysBuilding 231 m² (on 964 m² Erf)Energy supplies: EskomWater supplies: Council Supply
Expenses
Sewer:
R 448 per month
Rates and Taxes:
R 2,111 per month
House for sale in De Rust
A Timeless Heritage Retreat: Your Family’s Karoo Sanctuary
Welcome home! Finding a place where history is truly lived in is rare. This 124-year-old gem beautifully blends late-Victorian grace, classic Karoo character, and modern comfort.
Fully turnkey and move-in ready, it's ideal as a private estate, a multi-generational family retreat, or a shared holiday sanctuary.
The Main Residence
Historic Character: Soaring ceilings, classic sash windows with timber shutters, and warm Oregon pine floors throughout.
Unique Feature: The enclosed back veranda keeps its iconic curved roof visible indoors—a wonderful historic talking point over coffee.
Living Spaces: A sun-filled lounge with a skylight, 3 large bedrooms (with built-in storage), and 2 bathrooms.
Country Kitchen: Warm and functional with a scullery, laundry, and a walk-in pantry with its original restored cupboard.
Outdoor Living & Views
Shaded Haven: Framed by leafy green trees that offer a cool, refreshing escape from the Karoo sun.
Front Veranda: Enjoy uninterrupted, panoramic views of the Swartberg Mountains stretching toward Meiringspoort.
Side Veranda: Tucked off the kitchen with a built-in braai—perfect for long afternoon chats and alfresco meals.
The "Brakdak" Cottage & Studio
Guest Cottage: A rare, authentic 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom brakdak (earthen-roof) cottage—ideal for extended family or holiday rentals.
Historic Studio (Werkskamer): Located behind the cottage with its original vuurherd (hearth)—an atmospheric home office, creative space, or library.
Practical Extras
Secure Parking: Covered space for up to 3 vehicles.
Under-House Storage: Large subterranean storeroom to safely lock away personal items between visits.
The Heart of It: More than just a house, this is a piece of living Karoo history and a warm family legacy waiting for its next chapter.
Reach out today to arrange your private or virtual walkthrough!
Key features
- Fireplace in lounge
- Laundry
- Scullary
Listing details
Rooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Bedroom
- Main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, air conditioner, built-in cupboards and wooden floors
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom with built-in cupboards and wooden floors
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom with air conditioner, built-in cupboards and wooden floors
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom with basin, bath, shower, tiled floors and toilet
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom with basin, shower, tiled floors and toilet
- Other rooms
- Dining Room
- Dining room with high ceilings and wooden floors
- Kitchen
- Kitchen with built-in cupboards, fridge, melamine finishes, oven and hob, stove, walk-in pantry and wooden floors
- Living Room
- Living room with fireplace, high ceilings and wooden floors
- Cellar 1
- Cellar 1 with cemcrete
- Cellar 2
- Cellar 2 with cemcrete
- Scullery
- Scullery with cemcrete and dish-wash machine connection
- Laundry
- Laundry with tumble dryer connection and washing machine connection
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De Rust & Uniondale Office
53 Schoeman Street, De Rust, 6651, Western CapeRegistered with the PPRA.Holder of a Business Property Practitioner FFC. Operating a Trust Account. A Franchise of Pam Golding Franchise Services (Pty) Ltd.Juladi Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Pam Golding Property Oudtshoorn
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