Swellendam House for sale / to buy

Stylish low maintenance family home Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa

Price: R800,000

Stylish low maintenance family home in lovely Overberg town of Swellendam. Invest in the right address with this outstanding and neat family home of around 160 square meters sitting on a 1019 square meter plot in the central town area of Swellendam. A good buy in a relatively quiet street for beginners or retired couples. The property that makes a very good impression from the street is around 20 years old, has corrugated iron roof and wooden windows frames. There are three bedrooms, one en-suite, as well as another bathroom for use by the other two bedrooms. Well planned kitchen with wood finish built-in cupboards. House is ideal for building on and possible enlargement if necessary at a later stage. Large garden area with lovely backyard that is mainly lawn as well as some permanent shrubs and bushes. You will be amazed at the breath of elegance encountered in this compact family home that is expansive but not expensive, really worth looking at! Swellendam Background Information : Nestling at the foot of the picturesque Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam has much to offer people who have an interest in history, nature and outdoor activities. It is situated on the N2, approximately 240 km from both Cape Town and George. In addition to serving its local and surrounding community, Swellendam glories in its past by continuing to offer travellers the services they require for rest and relaxation on their travels. History : The first known sketch of Swellendam was of the Drostdy, by Johannes Schumacher in 1776, when he accompanied the son of Governor Swellengrebel to the town. Swellendam has been an important travel centre for centuries. Early travellers and explorers who visited the Cape in the 1500's traded with the Khoikhoi people who lived on these shores. When the Dutch East India Company established a refreshment centre at the Cape in 1652, trade continued inland as far as Swellendam. In 1743 Swellendam was declared a magisterial district, the third oldest in South Africa. A landdrost was appointed and a Drostdy and other buildings were erected. The district was named after Governor Hendrik Swellengrebel and his wife, Ten Damme. In time, a village was established opposite the Drostdy, across the Koornlands River, where artisans, including numerous wainwrights, and traders settled. To travellers and explorers, the service of these village folk were indispensable, as Swellendam was the last outpost of civilization on the eastern frontier. By the middle of the 19th century, the eastern districts had been colonized by British settlers and Swellendam was a thriving metropolis. The town served as a useful refreshment station on the long, slow journey up the coast. Outdoor Activities : All the usual sporting facilities are available and visitors are welcome to join the members at the various clubs. In addition, horse-riding, canoeing and other water sports can be arranged. There are also mountain bike trails in the area and bikes are available for hire. Hermitage Liquor Farm Swellendam is the largest Youngberry growing area in the country and a farm just 3km out of town may be visited for liqueur tasting. Other Youngberry products are also for sale. Call Kosie or Natalie van Zyl at Tel +27-291-43132 Artists Several well-known artists have settled in Swellendam and their studios may be visited. Swellendam Publicity Association Oefeningshuis, Voortrek Street, Swellendam P.O. Box 369, Swellendam, South Africa, 6740 Source - www.places.co.za

Property Facilities Swellendam property

◊ Bedrooms: 3◊ Bathrooms: 2

◊ Living room◊ Kitchen◊ Single garage

Contact Details Swellendam property

Benhard Wiese Tel: 084 611 2293 to e-mail this agent   More properties by: Benhard Wiese   View all properties by: Cape Coastal Homes

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