R3 500 000 | 8 Bedroom House Sold in Onrusrivier, Onrusrivier

This unique home in the heart of old Onrus River was built in 1902 and features in many a book on the history of our area.
The home is surrounded by a mature fairy tale garden with an ancient Milkwood added in. The house is aptly named 'Melkbos' The main house itself has a covered porch area with a bedroom on each side. The lounge, as was traditional in this era, is spacious and has beautiful feature lights and a wooden ceiling. Leading off the lounge is the large, sunny main bedroom with built in cupboards and a full en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom also leads off the lounge. The full family bathroom is in the passage way. The country style kitchen is ideal to recreate all Grandma's traditional family meals in and leads out onto the back garden. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen area.The third bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom and was called the 'Ramhok' in the olden days. According to the locals, this is where Uys Krige wrote some of his work. Another bedroom has been fitted by the current owners to utilise as a study.Separated by the court yard from the main house, one finds a one bed roomed flatlet with en-suite bathroom and a teen pad, also with an en-suite bathroom. The laundry is also situated in this outbuilding.
Above the free standing double garage is a large loft, which is perfect for a studio.
The property is situated five minutes walk from the popular Onrus Beach area.
The area around Onrus is legendary for its "champagne" air and Southern Right whales that can be spotted near the Onrus beach in season.