2 Bedroom House for sale in Observatory

Sole Mandate Set in one of Observatory’s most charming and intact historic streetscapes, this character-filled home forms part of a picturesque row of decorative period cottages that have retained their original proportions and detail. The street has a quiet, village-like atmosphere, very different from Observatory’s busier roads. Directly nearby is the landmark St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, designed by Herbert Baker and Francis Masey, with its stone buildings, steeple, stained-glass windows and garden as a distinctive backdrop to the cottages. The home has an impressive arched entrance and original front door. Excellent proportions, high ceilings, original wooden floors and detailed windows, aesthetic charm and character. The first bedroom has a bay window and custom-built solid wooden shelving, bookshelves and cupboard. Its en-suite bathroom has an original Victorian tub and a walk-in shower with views of the a private garden area. A skywindow above the shower brings in additional natural light and shower sky views, moon, stars. Further down the passage is a walk-in storage room with a fitted laundry installation. The open-plan living area has space for the kitchen, dining and comfortable lounge area with a glass-fronted fireplace. Detailed windows and glass doors bring in ample natural light and opens to the private wraparound courtyard. The main bedroom also opens directly onto the outdoor area and has a custom-built wooden display shelving, bookshelves and storage. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower in a private garden setting. Wraparound windows, glass doors and skywindows allow natural light throughout. Well secured via alarm, beams, lights, gates. The property is conveniently located close to the city, with easy access to Lower Main Road, UCT, Groote Schuur Hospital, public transport routes and Cape Town city centre. Summary: * Impressive arched entrance with an original front door * Set within a picturesque row of intact decorative period homes * Views of the historic stone church, steeple and stained-glass windows * Beautifully proportioned rooms with high ceilings * Original wooden floors and period character * Two en-suite bedrooms * Feature bay window in the first bedroom * Original Victorian bath and walk-in shower * Custom-built solid wooden shelving, bookshelves and cupboards * Main bedroom with doors opening onto the courtyard * Glass-fronted fitted fireplace * Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area * Walk-in storage room with laundry installation * Wraparound private courtyard and garden areas * Plenty of natural light from detailed windows, glass doors and skylights * Quiet and intimate residential setting * Close to UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital * Easy access to Lower Main Road and the city * Located in the established older part of Observatory Secured via the alarm, beams, outdoor lighting, gates. View by appointment only.?Contact the agent to arrange a viewing.

Observatory, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape

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