Sutherland: Victorian Landmark from 1860 – A Rare Treasure

Victorian Masterpiece from 1860 – A Rare Historical Gem in the Heart of Sutherland
Step back in time and experience a Victorian 14‑room residence that has stood proudly since 1860. This character-filled home is one of Sutherland’s true historical landmarks — showcasing original architecture, solid craftsmanship, and an atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated.
The home’s original solid fire‑retardant attic is an experience on its own and offers excellent potential to be transformed into stylish loft rooms.

Inside the Home
• Beautiful, well‑maintained Oregon floors and ceilings
• Cedarwood window seats with a wide sitting ledge — one pane even carries the engraved date 31 August 1876
• Original sliding wooden window frames with security bars
• Two impressive sets of double front doors with Oregon doors and cedarwood panels
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms (one with a shower, one with a bath)
• Spacious living and sitting room measuring 5 m x 8 m
• Cozy winter living area with a wood-burning stove and solid worktop — perfect for preserves, bread, and hearty winter cooking — plus a steel fireplace for cold Karoo evenings
• Open‑plan kitchen flowing from the winter living area
• 2 kitchens, one ideal as a laundry or utility kitchen
• Back stoep with great potential

Outside: Your Own Fruit Paradise in the Karoo
The garden is a true oasis — lush, established, and designed for someone who loves soil, silence, and self-sufficiency.
Fruit Trees
Apricot, apple, pear, fig, plum, quince, pomegranate, and peach.
Shade Trees & Karoo Character
Beech, English poplar, cypress, yellowwood, acacia, thorn, tamarisk, berry trees, and pepper trees.
Water & Agriculture
• Large cement dam with koi fish
• Windmill approximately 15 m high, borehole approximately 36 m deep, with 50 mm pipes and very strong water supply
• 3 rainwater tanks

Extras
• Large erf with palisade fencing topped with razor wire
• Front boundary also palisaded
• 7 carports
• 2 lock‑up garages
• Wood room and storage rooms
• Outdoor braai for unforgettable Karoo nights under the stars

A Home with Soul, History and Exceptional Potential
This Victorian residence is more than just a house — it is a living piece of history. Perfect for a large family, a guesthouse vision, or anyone seeking a unique, character-rich home in Sutherland.

!!!!!Interior photos will be provided upon request from the agent.