Property Details
DE RUST VICTORIAN MANSION – Heidelberg
This house is a landmark in Midvaal. The price include Farm 385-89 Boschhoek and Farm 386-117 Boschfontein. This beautiful house was designed by Mr. MA Meiscke (architect) in the early 1900's and in 1905-6 Mr. Joubert was the builder that undertook the construction thereof.
Most of the building and décor materials were imported from Europe.
To suit his taste, FJ Bezuidenhout went to Europe by ship to handpick unique decor materials. These materials were delivered to Africa by ship via the Lourenco Marques Port and was then transported 550km's by ox-wagon to the building site in the Old Transvaal.
Wall paper was imported from England. The mosaic corridor tiles were imported from Italy. All the wooden floors consist of pinewood, originating from the state Oregon in America. Sandstone building blocks was quarried from the nearby Suikerbosrand mountains. The original Sandstone building was used to store the materials imported from Europe. In the attic of this building all kinds of cheese were made by a cheese maker from Holland.
The unique antique vintage art deco brass/bronze fireplace in the lady’s room gives a fine romantic atmosphere to this room, it also includes the “vryhoekkie” with Cupido light.
Opposite this delegate lady’s room is the muscular men’s smoking room where many business deals had been concluded. Colourful lead glass windows decorate the main entrance as well as the door of the men's smoking room. The ceilings are all made of pressed steel. The veranda stretched all the way around the house and is finished with cast iron trellis with wooden handrail was imported from Glasgow. There is still evidence of the unique servant call system.
MAIN DWELLING
The Victorian style house is divided into 3 sections, via the huge T-Shape passage covered with Italian tiles, The house consists of 14 rooms of which there are 4bedrooms, a smoking room for the men, a lounge for the ladies, a lobby, bathroom with toilet, breakfast room, dining room, kitchen with pantry and a passage of 17,6m in length and 1,8m in width.
BOY'S QUARTERS
Joined to the main dwelling by a courtyard, comprises of 2 bedrooms, 1,5 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, veranda, cellar where wine, cheese and dried fruit were stocked, currently utilized as a lounge.
STABLES AND OUTBUILDINGS
2 x Units consisting of veranda, bedroom, bathroom and open plan living area and kitchen.
1 x Unit consisting of an attic with balcony, kitchen, living area, bathroom and bedroom
2 x Units consisting of a veranda, open plan living area, bathroom with toilet and basin. The other unit’s bathroom consisting of shower, toilet and basin.
1 x Unit comprises as storeroom that could be converted into living unit
GARDEN
The established garden comprehends shrubs, trees, and open lawns to create a park atmosphere. Water provided by 3 equipped boreholes, delivering 1,200L/Hour, 100L/Hour and 14,000L/Hour. 3Phz 50 KVA electricity is provided.
The complete area is surrounded by 1.8m electric fencing, with 2 motorized gate entrances, only accessible by intercom/remote.
PROPERTY LOCATION
The property is situated close to Heidelberg and the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve.
Cities and towns within close vicinity are Meyerton, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Alberton, Sasolburg and Johannesburg. It also included Vaal Meander that offers water sport at the Vaal Dam and Vaal River, and casino's etc.
Hans Ellis, registered with the PPRA as a Candidate Property Practitioner, under real Royal Commercial Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Century 21 Alberton, who does not operate a trust account.