9-bedrooms, House, South Africa, Northern Cape, de Bergkant Lodge, Church Street, Prince Albert, Western Cape, 6930, ID GBSSOALAI180143
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most beautiful guest houses in the Karoo. Well established and in an amazing natural setting at the foothills of the Swartberg mountains in the quaint village of Prince Albert, only a stone's throw away from the most famous mountain pass in South Africa.
De Bergkant Lodge is set over three erwen totalling 4500m2 of prime property in the village. Guests are accommodated in beautifully appointed buildings, including an historic Cape Dutch manor house with original features including 4.5m high yellow wood ceilings, sash windows and internal shutters. The owner or manager's accommodation is provided for in a separate 1904 Edwardian villa of immense charm and elegance. This house features 2 bedrooms, an expansive open plan living and entertainment area, and it enjoys its own private garden.
The 4 luxurious guest suites and five premium double rooms are all air conditioned and equipped to the highest standard. All rooms have flat screen TV's Nespresso coffee machines , tea and coffee facilities and WI-FI. All of the large Victorian en suite bathrooms have under floor heating, showers and Victorian baths. The floors are finished in the lodge's trademark black and white tiles.
Attention to detail and impeccable understaded luxury is what de Bergkant Lodge is famous for. Fixtures and fittings are of the highest standard and the property is sold inclusive of carefully selected artworks and vintage rugs. Gourmet breakfasts are served in the breakfast room or alongside the 15m salt water swimming pool. A second more private 10m swimming pool is situated in a walled section of the property, together with a fully fitted sauna and steam room. The gardens surrounding the lodge are enchanting, with verdant green lawns and majestic trees.
De Bergkant Lodge is well established internationally and is featured in leading travel guide books in Europe.