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An Unexpected Green Point Treasure

Some houses are simply places to live. Others have soul. This is most certainly one of the latter.

Tucked away on the upper slopes of Green Point, with dual street access, this remarkable early-1930s heritage home opens up like a Chinese puzzle box, revealing hidden treasures at every turn. Historic dressed sandstone, warm timber floors, original doors, shuttered windows and a traditional stoep form a rich architectural backdrop. Period fireplaces with sunburst brickwork arches and carved timber mantels are small works of art in their own right. A pellet burner does the heavy lifting. An eclectic world of art, colour and imagination, where collected curiosities and a hint of Brazilian bohemia give every space its own personality. Creative and warm, this is a truly happy home, where love feels almost tangible and whimsy fills every room.

The main residence offers three generous bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a main en-suite with a walk-in wardrobe and beautifully inset windows and shutters. A sculptural Gregor Jenkins staircase rises to a loft, ideal as a study or teen pad. Double-volume living and dining spaces, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a skylight fill the home with light. The distinctive kitchen has handcrafted cast-concrete countertops, set by the owner himself, and a scullery absorbs the mess.

Step outside into a lush, sunken secret garden, shaded by mature fig and other fruit trees. At its centre is a large natural eco pool, complete with lily pads and a playful jumping-off platform. A lawn, secluded corners and a built-in pizza oven set the scene for long summer afternoons and family gatherings. Framed sea views across the roofscape and the fynbos turning orange on Signal Hill add to the magic.

The lower ground level offers a two-bedroom apartment, and the former garage has been converted into a staff suite. Two pottery studios welcome any form of creative expression. A gated panhandle driveway provides off-street parking for four cars.

Despite being minutes from the CBD, Waterfront, beaches, Sea Point Promenade, MyCiTi bus routes, Reddam House school and world-class amenities, the property feels remarkably peaceful and private, with rare access from both the coveted Chepstow Road and High Level Road.

Additional features include solar panels, inverter battery backup, 2 solar geysers, air-conditioning, an alarm, electric fencing, security beams and monitored street cameras.

Previously featured in VISI magazine, this is a rare and wonderfully unconventional home where heritage, artistry and imagination meet: a collector’s house, an artist’s sanctuary and, above all, a joyful family home. Let it capture your imagination and write the next chapter of its remarkable story.

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