Otters is a prestigious property on the Walker Bay seafront, in a quiet area 8 km from the centre of Hermanus. The main house (220 sq m) has a large enclosed veranda, a spacious hall, and four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The two front bedrooms have small sea facing private lounges. Three bathrooms have heating.

An adjoining cottage (80 sq m) has a spacious lounge/dining room, a study, and bedroom with en suite bathroom. This complex forms the ideal holiday retreat for the discerning buyer. It is full of character yet easy to maintain. The cottage can be let separately, ensuring the security afforded by a permanent presence on the property. The main house and cottage have interrelated but separate alarm systems.

The house was built in 1926 as a seaside residence for the Speaker of Parliament. All exteriour woodwork (apart from the kitchen) is solid Burmese teak, and all interiour woodwork, including floors,  is of Oregon pine.  The ambience of the late twenties/early thirties has remained unmolested.

All modern conveniences have been added wihtout disturbing the character. The house has been rewired and the plumbing redone. For the past ten years Otters has been meticulously maintained as a guest house with a four star rating.

The property of just less than a 1000 sq m also has a swimming pool with paved terrace  and a double garage.

Otters and a sister residence are listed as of local historical importance with the Western Cape Heritage Authority. Houses forming a harmonious unity with the existing two structures are to be built on two plots separating Otters and its sister.

Price: R6,5 million

Contact: HouseHunter Property Services

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