Property 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