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Built in 1904, this remarkable property is one of Potchefstroom’s true gems, a timeless home wrapped in history, surrounded by a dreamy garden, and filled with character you simply can’t recreate today.

From the moment you arrive, the wide wraparound patio and high pressed ceilings create an atmosphere of quiet grandeur. This is a home that tells a story and now it’s ready for its next chapter.

As you enter, you’re welcomed into a spacious formal lounge and dining area, the perfect setting for long conversations, or quiet moments of nostalgia. A private study adds both charm and practicality, whether used for work, reading, or creative thinking. Two sunny north-facing bedrooms share a bathroom, offering comfort in the original heart of the home.

The long central hallway leads into a second, more relaxed living space that embraces family life. This large open-plan dining and TV room features a welcoming fireplace and connects effortlessly to the kitchen, laundry and scullery. The layout offering all the space you need to reimagine and modernize while keeping the historic charm alive. A third bedroom with a separate bathroom completes this wing, ideal for guests or extended family.

There is even more to explore:
A third section of the home, currently used as an additional lounge and dining room with a bedroom and en-suite bathroom, offers exciting versatility. With thoughtful planning, this space can be transformed into a fully self-contained flat suitable for rental income, or a peaceful retreat for an artist.

Above one of the wings, you’ll find ample attic space perfect for extra storage or even a private hideaway for a teenager, giving them their own quiet retreat within the home.

Stepping out on the patio it reveals a truly enchanting garden. Mature, established trees create shade, privacy and a sense of tranquility that feels almost storybook-like.

Additional features include:
Two garages, staff quarters with an outside toilet and a storeroom.

Although the home would benefit from gentle modernization such as new carpets and updated bathrooms, it offers something rare: a vision that honor's the past while embracing the future. But for the right buyer, this is a chance to restore a true piece of Potchefstroom’s architectural heritage.

Contact us today to arrange your private viewing and experience this piece of Potchefstroom’s history for yourself.