Location

Every year, Stellenbosch comes alive with music, wine and art festivals as well as international sporting events. One to look out for is the Stellenbosch Food & Wine festival which takes place in October.
Stellenbosch offers something special for every palate. If it’s not food you’re after, embark on a tour of the famous Winelands and enjoy sampling the various wines and brandies – most of which are distilled and matured locally.
You can drive, hike or mountain bike through the spectacular Jonkershoek Nature Reserve or fly-fish at the well-stocked Idas Valley trout dams.
There are many cultural interests, including the Rhenish Mission church, the "Kruithuis", Oom Samie se Winkel, Oude Libertas and Spier amphitheatres, the Botanical Gardens, Toy and Miniature museum, The Conservatoire, Sasol Art museum and the University gallery, Stellenryck Wine museum, the University campus and it’s adjoining shopping complex, the Neelsie.

Description

This quintessential Mostertsdrift home is situated on a very large plot of 1941 square metres. Each historic home has its own unique story and legacy that connects the past with the present.

Over the years the different generations modernised and renovated this home with style and grace, keeping the essence of the character. The last renovation of the home and garden under the guidance of Gabriel and Gwen Fagan, well known South African architect and his wife, was completed in 2018. High classical pressed ceilings, large wooden framed bay windows, well-kept wooden floors with hand carved skirtings and doorframes, wrap-around veranda with covered patio.

The home offers spacious entertainment areas, four bedrooms with four modern bathrooms, dining area with fireplace, renovated kitchen and scullery, sunroom with sliding doors and American shutters opening onto a courtyard leading to a separate flatlet. The fourth bedroom upstairs offers a private entrance with beautiful views onto Stellenbosch mountain and Jonkershoek valley.

There is endless potential to expand the size of the footprint or create additional buildings taking into account the size of this exceptional plot with established trees and shrubbery. Situated only a stone's throw from outstanding Primary and High schools, on the edge of the neighbourhood's mountain biking and hiking trails and being within walking distance to the centre of town and the University of Stellenbosch. The excitement of raising a family where children can cycle and walk to school is priceless.

Approximately a 35 minute drive from Cape Town International airport. The Mostertsdrift neighbourhood is secured with an additional private 24 hour security service, forming part of the Jonkershoek special rates area, ensuring safe surrounds and peace of mind. Whether you seek a piece of architectural heritage, a connection to the past or simply a home that radiates timeless beauty, this historic home with exceptional garden offers a living experience unlike any other.