One of the most unique properties in Hout Bay, owned by the late Jan Corewijn and Mary Dreyer for some 35-years has been sold by Seeff agents, Ashley Larter, Lauren Zuidema and Ingred Blicher Hansen.
Mary was an award-winning and celebrated South African actress and Jan a well-known restoration architect. He was involved in renowned restoration projects including Nova Constantia, the Iziko South African Museum and worked with Fagan Architects on Boschendal, the extravagant Victorian interior of the Coetzenburg Rugby Club, reconstruction work at the Koopmans De Wet Museum, restoration of antique furniture at Newlands House, restoration of Slave Church in Paarl, the Drostdy in Graaff-Reinet and many more.
The 6358sqm property is located in Longkloof close to Constantia Nek in a forest setting and bordering the Disa River. The property is steeped in history and the house has many unique architectural features including double volume living areas with high wooden vaulted ceilings and replicas from Cape Town’s Castle. It is constructed and finished with an assembly of seldom used materials and very appealing for its creative opportunities, say the agents.
The property was sold in two parts. The house portion was sold for R4.2 million to a young Belgian couple who have been living in Cape Town for the past few years. He is a Michelin Chef, and the couple intends renovating the property to create a type of cooking/culinary experience as the living area offers plenty of seating spilling out to a beautiful garden complete with fruit trees and bordering onto the Disa River.
The workshop portion on Main Road was sold for the full asking price of R2.95 million to local Hout Bay residents. Their intention is to complete the renovation with plans for a mixed used set up that includes a wine making element.
The agents say that these are both exciting projects that will add to the Hout Bay experience for locals and visitors alike.
Hout Bay is one of the most unique places to live in the country and aside from local buyers, is often sought out by semigration and second home buyers for its scenic setting and cosmopolitan lifestyle. You have all the amenities including excellent schools on hand and also enjoy quick access to the attractions of both the Atlantic Seaboard and Southern Suburbs and hence offers the best of both, say the agents.
Property in the area is highly sought after and the market has been robust over the last years and we have seen excellent recovery following the Covid Lockdown. As can be seen from this sale, there is a lot of interest to invest in Hout Bay’s future. The town offers many unique properties, from compact sectional title to beautiful eco and equestrian estates, conclude the agents.
Photographs enclosed:
The beautiful Longkloof property of the late Jan Corewijn and Mary Dreyer which was recently sold by Seeff agents, Ashley Larter and Lauren Zuidema in two parts for a total value of R7.15m
https://www.seeff.com/results/residential/for-sale/hout-bay/longkloof/house/94786/
Author: Gina Meintjes, 09 November 2020, Success Story