56
Kloof Nek Road is a two-bed roomed, semi-detached Victorian
cottage,
situated in Tamboerskloof, a suburb within the inner City of
Cape Town.
The area is considered to be one of Cape Town’s finest
and is much sought after,
as it is situated within easy walking distance of the City Centre,
and is half-way between the City and the majestic Table Mountain
on the one side, and Lions Head and Signal Hill on the other.
Much of the area is rich in Victorian-styled houses and traditional
architecture
of the late 19th century. Tamboerskloof is considered to be
a safe area,
with excellent community safety services.
The architectural style of “56” is Victorian, boasting
high ceilings and plenty
of original Oregon wood doors and floors. Built in 1875, the
house celebrated
its 130 birthday with an extensive renovation and refurbishment
in 2005.
The cottage comprises one double and one twin
room. All bed linen
used is 100% pure cotton. There is one full bathroom indoors,
with bath and hand shower, and an outside shower situated
under the large
grape vine – very popular during Cape Town’s long
hot summers.
The remaining area consists of a huge living/dining area with
an open plan
kitchen. The living area is simply furnished with leather
sofas,
a large coffee table, antique Kelim carpets and a TV and music
system.
An eclectic selection of books is available, and a small private
art collection
adorns most walls in the house. The kitchen is fully equipped,
and includes fridge, stove, toaster, dishwasher, microwave,
washing machine, tumble drier,
and all necessary cooking and eating utensils.
A “Non Smoking” policy is applied indoors.
The cottage is serviced twice a week.
The entire house is fitted with burglar bars on the windows,
and burglar gates on the doors.
“56” straddles two roads, being Kloof Nek Road
in the front, and Leeukop Lane
at the back. The former road links the City to the base station
of the Table Mountain Cableway, and is also the main thoroughfare
to Camps Bay, Clifton, and Hout Bay. Leeukop Lane runs past
the back of the house,
and is one of the two ways of convenient access to the house
(the other being in Kloof Nek Road).
A small convenience store stocking most essential household
necessities
is situated almost directly opposite the front door, and several
tennis courts
are to be found opposite the back door. Parking is on-street
and is available,
both at the front and at the back of the cottage.
A safe and secluded back garden provides the ideal setting
for enjoying
barbecues under the old grape vine; for candlelit dinners;
or indulging in some private sunbathing!
