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!