House for sale in Rhodes

Charming three-bedroomed house with separate one-bedroomed cottage

Amber Cottage is in the quietest part of Rhodes, undisturbed by anything louder than birdsong at daybreak or horsemen riding down the street at weekends. The road out of the village to the surrounding farmlands and mountain passes is a mere 50m away.

The house has many original features that are typical of old Rhodes houses, including a cat-slide roof over the front stoep, sash windows, and Oregon doors and floors.

The main house is north facing with three bedrooms, a family bathroom, a country kitchen and separate laundry/pantry.

The spacious bathroom has insulated ceilings and a shower over a newly-reconditioned freestanding Victorian bath. A gas geyser in the pantry alongside the kitchen provides loadshedding backup for the main electric geyser, and a new fireplace in the living room warms the entire house during Rhodes' cold winters.

The sunny, north-facing front stoep behind Iceberg roses is perfect for stoepsitting – a favourite Rhodes pastime – with mountain views and rambling roses along the low front fence to complete the picture.

A separate one-bedroomed garden cottage combines the original character of a red-brick barn with modern convenience and comfort. It has an en-suite shower and a spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen with painted exposed beams. Isotherm provides ceiling insulation.

A corrugated-iron garden shed with built-in shelving offers plenty of storage space and could also be used as a workshop. There is a 2500 litre Jojo for rainwater harvesting. Four additional storage hokkies keep rubbish bins, the wood pile and gas cylinders out of sight and secure.

The driveway has space for two vehicles parked in tandem.

The property is offered for sale with some furniture, all appliances (including a Smeg gas/electric stove), kitchen equipment, as well as soft furnishings and gardening equipment and tools. Inventory available on request.