PHI | Familio on Bree brochure

Haven in the city

Cape Town’s cosmopolitan Bree Street is not looking back. A thriving hub for foodies, creatives and young professionals, it’s the first place most international guests come to if they want an authentic taste of the city, but locals love the vibe here too. Home to some our best restaurants and always abuzz during First Thursday’s when art galleries stay open till late, this 164m2 airy apartment couldn’t be better located. Like many of the Cape’s heritage buildings, De Oude Schuur has gracious proportions rooted in sense of history.

DIE FAMILIO ON BREE

Cape Town Central

Easy parking leads to a secure reception where a vintage elevator whisks you upstairs to this rare three-bedroom find, home to an expat family whenever they’re back in Cape Town. Enter via one of two entrances – not many apartments have a front and back door – and you’ll be welcomed by a spacious yet cocooning retreat at the back of the building. Once fully renovated in 2022, primarily to create a third bedroom and redo all the wiring, the apartment was painted a calming dark hue, the perfect backdrop to offset a collection of art, and new appliances and fixtures, including two new ovens, were installed in the kitchen. After moving home, country and continent every few years, ‘Familio on Bree’ was originally bought as a safe space for all their precious belongings, particularly when the family moved to Asia and space was at a premium. Since then, it has always been a peaceful retreat to return to from far flung cities, a place to feel grounded, a place where sentimental antiques and family collectables gathered over years can be enjoyed again. In recent years, it has also been rented successfully to guests from around the world who love the characterful wooden floors and the owner’s diverse taste and style. For remote working professionals there’s high speed fibre and the reassurance that this is a secure mixed-use building with access tags, but the main attraction is the lifestyle that Bree Street offers.

Everything is close by: nip downstairs for a pastry and coffee early morning, then pop into Clarke’s for lunch (along with loyal regulars) or take a quick walk up to Between Us, another heritage gem restored recently by entrepreneurial twins who love good food. They have a loyal following of dog owners, who regularly arrive mid-walk their pooches for a coffee, herbal tea or a convivial chat. It’s always an interactive experience for those sitting close to their open kitchen, with every dish beautifully styled, the floral artistry unusual… Across the road, a specialist Japanese store has recently upped the artisanal ante, while fashionistas duck into their favourite boutiques. There’s no doubt about it, Bree Street is the place to be, yet it’s only five minutes to the V&A Waterfront and a quick hop over Kloof Nek to the Clifton or Camps Bay beach.

Specs

• Erf size: 184 m2

• Floor size: 164 m2

• 3 bedrooms

• 2 bathrooms

• 1 parking

• Fibre internet

• Excellent security and 24/7 concierge services

• Well-maintained and quiet building

• Character-filled with original wooden floors

• Washer/dryer/dishwasher

• Levies: R5,900 pm

• Rates and taxes: R3,020 pm

• Pets allowed

• 5 min drive to V&A Waterfront

• 20 min drive to Cape Town International Airport

• High in demand for short-term rentals

• 10 min drive to Atlantic Seaboard and Table Mountain

• 20 min drive to popular beaches

www.perfecthideawaysforsale.co.za helenhoekstra@perfecthideaways.co.za Call Helen Hoekstra +27 73 337 6122