3 Bedroom House For Sale in Prince Albert
Description
Sole Mandate
Elegant Artist's Villa with Self-Catering Guest Cottage in Prime Prince Albert Location
This distinctive Karoo-style family villa, designed by renowned architect Prof. Derick de Bruyn, offers refined country living with an artistic flair. The property includes a stylish main residence, a charming self-catering guest cottage, and a tranquil courtyard with a saltwater lap pool. Set on a generous 1,630 sqm stand in the sought-after 'Bodorp' area of Prince Albert, the home enjoys panoramic views of the Swartberg mountains and koppies, nestled within a lush, established indigenous garden under full irrigation.
Property Highlights
Architectural Pedigree:
Designed by Prof. Derick de Bruyn (University of Pretoria), the main residence was built in 2000 by De Villiers Construction to complement the adjacent, fully restored 100-year-old brakdak cottage which now operates as an established guest unit.
Award-Winning Design:
Featured in Architectural Digest (2001), Bell-Roberts’ 100 Buildings (2008), and several other publications, this was the first contemporary Karoo home published in over a decade and has since inspired many new builds in the region.
Prime Location:
Centrally located within walking distance to Prince Albert town centre, the Art Deco Showroom Theatre, restaurants, galleries, and the prestigious Albert College (offering international Cambridge qualifications).
Indoor-Outdoor Living:
The two dwellings frame a secluded courtyard with a saltwater lap pool and shaded entertainment areas, including a raised wooden deck, shaded upper terrace with panoramic views, and a private, northeast-facing indigenous garden.
Main Residence (275 sqm)
- 2 spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Main suite features a circular mosaic bathtub
- Guest suite includes a walk-in shower and walk-in closet/storage
- Open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area with central fireplace
- Separate study/library/TV room with French doors to the courtyard (can serve as a 3rd bedroom)
- Pantry with enclosed storage
- Reed and beam ceilings, cement screed floors with underfloor heating in living and bathroom (main house only)
- High-end fittings: Arne Jacobsen ‘Vola’ (Denmark) and Grohe (Germany)
- Solar-powered (14 panels), 200L solar geyser, Victron 5kW inverter with 5-battery backup
- Custom-designed burglar bars, wooden shutters, linked alarm system
Guest Cottage (65 sqm)
- Private street access
- 1 en-suite bedroom with long bathtub and walk-in shower
- Kitchenette and open-plan living/dining area
- Two private garden terraces, one with full-length shade blinds
- Air conditioning and artist-designed security gates
- Generates approx. ZAR 8,000–10,000 p.m. as a popular self-catering unit
Outbuildings and Additional Features
- Separate laundry with staff toilet and hand basin
- Double carport with Cromodek roofing, enclosed sapling walls, and 12 sqm lockable tool shed
- Three rainwater tanks (no Water Board rights, but with water furrow servitude)
- Architect-approved plans for an additional 2-bedroom, en-suite extension (plans valid until re-submission required)
- Artist’s mezzanine studio/lounge with adjoining viewing terrace and pergola
- Automatically irrigated lawn and garden beds with olive trees (20 trees) producing approx. 10L olive oil annually
Lifestyle & Surroundings
Located in the heart of Prince Albert, a 250-year-old heritage town in the Great Karoo, the property offers a peaceful, safe lifestyle with stunning scenery, fresh mountain water from historic furrows, and a vibrant cultural calendar. Highlights include:
- Art Deco Showroom Theatre, Saturday farmer’s market
- Annual open studios, garden, wine, literary and jazz festivals
- Proximity to Oudtshoorn (110 km), George Airport and Indian Ocean beaches (160 km)
- Ideal setting for artists, lifestyle investors, or those seeking a luxury retreat with income potential
Size & Orientation
- Plot: 1,630 sqm
- Main House: 275 sqm
- Cottage: 65 sqm
- North-east facing with excellent natural light and multiple mountain vistas
Price
R7,800,000
EUR 379,000
USD 445,000
GBP 329,000
