Vierlanden homestead goes under the gavel

CLAREMART Auction Group will conduct an on-site auction of the smallholding Le Petit Jem at 137 on Murray on Vierlanden in the Durbanville Winelands on the August 12.

“This 8 663 m²property has a Cape Dutch-style homestead,” says Andrew Koch, ClareMart’s general executive director. “There are boutique winemaking facilities and a small vineyard planted with 200 Cabernet Sauvignon vines.

“The proximity to the main commuter routes makes it possible to enjoy country living within easy distance of Cape Town’s city centre.”

“The 564 m ² six- bedroom double-storey home has two ensuite bedrooms upstairs, three other bedrooms and three bathrooms upstairs, as well as a living room and two large balconies.

“The ground floor has a reception area, a formal lounge, a fitted kitchen with a scullery, a study, a dining room, an informal living area, a large function room with a fireplace, an indoor braai and a pizza oven, a bathroom, an en suite bedroom, a storage room and three veranda areas.”

As well as the cultivated vineyard, the estate has an established garden with two boreholes, a driveway fountain, a dam with large Koi fish, a chicken coop and pen a swimming pool and outdoor braai.

The outbuildings include staff quarters, a double garage, an enclosed courtyard with a herb garden and the wine cellar with a built-in cooling system, a cold room and storerooms.

“Some potential investors will be interested to learn that this property is a large smallholding in a private estate setting and is also suitable for sub-division.

This has been confirmed by the local council, and that makes it attractive to buyers who are looking for a way to reduce their investment level, while retaining the lifestyle offered by large properties in this Durbanville location.”

Le Petit Jem, at 137 on Murray, Vierlanden Heights, Durbanville will be auctioned on-site at noon on August 12. There will be two show days on July 31 August 7 from 2 to 5pm. Call Andrew Koch on 021 425 8822 or 082 494 9631 and visit www.claremart.co.za