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Hermanus guesthouse has sound investment prospects

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A top-tier guesthouse with six guest rooms, five en-suite bathrooms and one separate bathroom in Vermont, Hermanus, is coming up for auction.

The 822m² property has business rights as a guesthouse and sees internatio­nal and local clients alike through the year, with an average yearly occupancy of 45%.

All the guestrooms at the Oude Schuur Guesthouse have a private balcony, with stunning garden and mountain views and come equipped with DStv; airconditi­oning; a bar fridge; clock radio; safe; hairdryer, flat iron and gown; coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi. Additional­ly, all furniture for the guestrooms is included in the sale.

There is also a separate selfcateri­ng unit, which is being used by the manager.

The guesthouse sports a reception area, two lounges, a dining room with a spacious kitchen, a guest toilet, a beautiful garden and a sparkling pool with a wooden deck.

The garage is now used for storage and a laundry.

Parking for six cars is available and the guesthouse is equipped with an ADT alarm system and a CCTV system.

“Hermanus is the world’s best place to whale watch from the land. It is a thriving holiday town, so finding occupants for the guesthouse will not be problem. The town is establishe­d on the epicurean map, with its plethora of restaurant­s, fine wine, fresh vegetables, cheese and fish,” says Tanya Jovanovski, franchisee of Rawson Auctions Western Cape.

The property will go on auction on November 7 at noon, at 222 Main Road, Rondebosch (Rawson head office).

The reserve price is R4.5m. However, all offers will be reviewed, so interested buyers are urged to bid.

Interested parties can submit offers on the Rawson Auctions standard terms and conditions offer to purchase, a copy of which can be obtained at info@rawsonauct­ions.com.

Bids can also be delivered to the head office.

45% the average annual occupancy rate at the guesthouse

6 the number of guest rooms at Oude Schuur in Hermanus

 ??  ?? Tranquil setting: The Oude Schuur Guesthouse in Hermanus has six guest rooms with stunning mountain and garden views. It will go on auction on November 7.
Tranquil setting: The Oude Schuur Guesthouse in Hermanus has six guest rooms with stunning mountain and garden views. It will go on auction on November 7.

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