Proudly presents 99 Dorp Street Stellenbosch South Africa
ELEGANT MULTI-PURPOSE HISTORICAL BUILDING (1814) IN FAMOUS DORP STREET, STELLENBOSCH LIVE THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM IN THE CAPE WINELANDS A once in a lifetime opportunity to secure one of the prestigious historic properties in Stellenbosch s world famous Dorp Street. Stellenbosch (1679) is the second oldest town (Cape Town being the oldest) and arguable the most scenic and historical reserved town in South Africa. THE BUILDING Originally built as a coach house in 1814, House Lucy is an impressive double storey Georgian styled building with unusual flexible design for a historic building with many options for the future owner to capitalise on its unique assets. The 11+ large rooms with high wooden ceilings, original Oregon floors, wide walls, large sash windows, secure parking and a tranquil long balcony overlooking the beautiful historical buildings of Dorp Street covered by the shade of its very own historic oak tree make this a must see property. DORP STREET The two kilometre oak lined Dorp Street is as old as the town with the largest number of preserved historical buildings in Southern Africa. These very beautiful preserved Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architectural heritage buildings in Dorp Street are much sought after as property investments in the form of flagship offices, upmarket guest houses, luxurious homes or dual purpose home and business addresses. House Lucy is one such residence with an address to remember 99 Dorp Street.
THE LOCATION, 99 DORP STREET Nestled amongst some of the oldest homesteads in Dorp Street, next to the touristic shops, restaurants, street café s and the town centre, few buildings enjoy such a privileged position as House Lucy. They say location is everything. House Lucy at 99 Dorp Street is neighboured by the famous gabled landmark, House La Gratitude (1798) the first parsonage and today the international 5-star restaurant of Ernie Els and Johan Rupert, The Big Easy. Across the street is the even older farmstead, Welgelegen, which house the Toy Museum. Paul Roos Gymnasium (1866), adjacent to Welgelegen, housed the first school for boys as well as the Victorian College which was the first premises of the University. A few steps down Dorp Street is the onic, Oom Samie se winkel with many more impressive land marks on the way. THE TOWN OF STELLENBOSCH The town was established in 1679 by the second governor to the Cape, Simon van der Stel. Stellenbosch is centrally situated to the key destinations of Cape Town and the Peninsula, the beautiful beaches of the Strand and Gordens Bay and the surrounding Winelands of Paarl, Franschoek and Somerset West all within a shot 20 or 50 km drive. The wider Stellenbosch area forms the heart of the coastal Winelands, framed by the majestic Stellenbosch and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges. Well known as a dynamic tourist and conference destination; it is also home to the renowned Stellenbosch University, the oldest university in the country. Numerous international and national iconic brands call Stellenbosch their home; not surprisingly, Stellenbosch offers an unsurpassed selection of golf courses bordering many world famous Wine Estates to complete the idyllic picture. TRIVIA WHY HOUSE LUCY? In 1920 House Lucy became the first hostel in the country for girls when the university finally opened its doors to women (and gender equality). The owner of the house at the time, Mrs Lucy le Roux, was the first hostel mother and henceforth this beautiful historical building was known as House Lucy.
Paul Roos Gymnasium and Victoria College (1866) viewed from House Lucy s balcony
Interior of House Lucy
Historical buildings lining Dorp Street The oldest building in Dorp Street, Welgelegen, opposite House Lucy Next door to House Lucy: La Gratitude (1778) home of the 5 star restaurant, The Big Easy A few steps down the road: Oom Samie se Winkel
For Sale by offer and acceptance: Appendix Property details On offer at R11 500 000 (Eleven Million Five Hundred Thousand South African Rand) Owned by Closed Corporation: Domani Beleggings Agtien CC. Encumbrance: None. Owned outright by CC Year the property was purchased by CC: 1996 Plot number: 792 Title as lodged: T16648/1997 Approximate land size 523m 2 Building size: 400m 2 (internal size: 344m 2 + balcony 28m 2 + other 28 m 2 ) Rear parking under cover bays : 42 m 2 (not included above) Counsel rates: R10 020 (2009) Tennant status: Premises vacant. Ready for occupation. Last tenant evacuated end October 2010. Soretha Carrol RealNet Stellenbosch Mobile: +27 83 380 2121 E-mail: sorethac@realnet.co.za