If houses have personality, this one is a feisty old lady who has survived two major wars, minor skirmishes, a string of families, economic rollercoasters and so much more. She shows her age, but that does not detract from her sensible style and solid footprint in the little village of Bedford.
With three bedrooms, a lounge (with a pretty bay window), two bathrooms, country kitchen, lockup garage and outbuildings, this home loves to be lived in. But two verandahs invite you to sit outside, and a fireplace calls you to sit inside when the cold Eastern Cape winter finally settles in July.
While this grand old dame needs a lot of TLC, she has solid timber floors, the original sash windows, three water tanks and pressure pump, a well-established garden and a stunning view of the historic Presbyterian stone church. As an added bonus, everything is within walking distance: a well-stocked Spar, the famous Bedford Country School, the tennis club and bowling green, shops, banks and places to eat good food or pop in for a quick cappuccino. And then there's the art gallery, book clubs, Bedford Club quiz nights and the famous Joker Draw.
Or if you prefer to be a recluse, stay home and tend your garden, or nip into the South African National Rosarium, just a couple of blacks away. But we'll expect to see you in October when the annual Bedford Garden Festival draws visitors and gardening celebrities from all over.
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and take up the challenge of beautifying this already charming house, call the Local Re-Max agent today, and we'll make this happen! Read more...