TAMBOERSKLOOF,BROWNLOWCAPE
TOWN
area for daily living. Push open the stack doors to create a continuous space with the back garden, which is on three levels: fresh vegetables and herbs – or it’s also plenty big enough for a lap pool. Just off the scullery is the butler’s quarters. And the tree growing in seat in the bay window, it also has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom with a ball-and-claw bath and walk in shower. At night, close the inside wooden shutters and sleep tight; in the morning, wake up to enjoy coffee on your mountain facing verandah with breathtaking views. There are two more bedrooms at the back of the house. They share a bathroom and long verandah, overlooking the lush back garden with a view of Lion’s Head. Both upstairs and down, ceilings are high and rooms are spacious and airy. When you walk in and feel the heritage and cosy contemporary tweeks, you will certainly want to stay.
Town Open the little garden gate and step through the hedge wall of green. And there she is: a 1904 free-standing Victorian beauty of two storeys with many historic tales to tell; like the Camps Bay tram that used to stop right outside. Now completely, authentically and sensitively restored, 24 Brownlow Road is an ode to old world splendour and style. Up the hill and safe as can be, the home has sweeping views over Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak, across the city bowl and all the way to the distant Overberg mountains, snow-capped in winter. This elegant Her front façade is resplendent with bay windows trimmed with white brookie lace, the stoep tiles, the stained glass front door and knocker exquisite brass light switches. The spiral, cast-iron staircase at the back of the house is original too. It was shipped on The Royal Mail line in the 1800s where it was used as ballast. Not needed for the return trip, it made its way to 24 Brownlow Road. Interestingly, there are also stairs onto the garage roof, where dinner parties with a difference have been enjoyed. from beautifuleach.open
The local community is vibrant and close and neighbours here look out for each other. It’s a taste of yesteryear on many levels that matter. When you live there, you too will experience this.
The house is a heritage icon, and so is the Blue Café across the road. Open since 1904, the Blue Café was the tram stop on the line to Camps Bay. Now it’s a daily deli for locals who meet to share breakfast, lunch or dinner, grab a quick snack, a home baked bread or a litre of milk.
Tamboerskloof,BROWNLOWCape
Specs Contact +27sales@perfecthideaways.co.za(0)763939839 Price R1 .9 m • Erf Size: 497 m2 • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen • Scullery • 1 garage • Domestic quarters BROWNLOWTamboerskloof,Cape Town
R 18.95 MILLION
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