THE OPPORTUNITY YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Not because this property isn't exceptional — but because nobody has told the right story.
Until now.
Opening Bid R1.9mil. Online Auction. East London's most historic address.
Owners family already relocated overseas. Lets help him reunite with his family!
THE OPPORTUNITY YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Not because this property isn’t exceptional — but because nobody has told the right story.
Until now.
Opening Bid: R1.9 million
Online Auction
EAST LONDON’S ORIGINAL — NOW AT ITS MOST COMPELLING PRICE YET
This is not just a home.
This is the first home ever built in Bonnie Doon.
Constructed in 1927, nearly a century ago, this iconic corner property is where the entire suburb began. And almost 100 years later, it still stands with a presence, scale, and craftsmanship that modern homes simply cannot replicate.
Original Oregon timber floors.
Soaring ceilings.
A fully functional fireplace.
Solid bones built to last generations.
This is character you cannot recreate.
SPACE, SCALE & SUBSTANCE
Beyond the history, this home delivers in every practical sense:
5 large bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 spacious lounges
Formal dining room
Well-appointed kitchen with scullery
Swimming pool
Braai area
Workshop
Partially converted cellar (ideal man cave)
3 motorised gated entrances on a corner stand
20,000L water tank capacity
Secure off-street parking
This is a home built for living — and built for hosting.
INCOME-GENERATING POTENTIAL
This property doesn’t just offer space — it offers multiple income streams:
A fully self-contained flatlet with private entrance
Currently a 1-bedroom en-suite
Easy conversion to 2 bedrooms
A separate office space
Ideal as a second flatlet or work-from-home suite
Two independent income opportunities. One title deed.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
This is more than a residential property — it’s a strategic opportunity:
A spacious family home for multigenerational living
A boutique Bed & Breakfast with authentic character
A high-demand Airbnb in a sought-after suburb
A work-from-home lifestyle with income built in
The master bedroom opens directly onto the pool.
The braai area flows into the garden.
The cellar is ready for your finishing touch.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Families relocating to East London seeking space, security, and timeless character
Hospitality entrepreneurs ready to create something special
Investors looking for dual-income potential
Buyers who understand that original homes like this rarely return to market
THE BOTTOM LINE
Some properties are built to a budget.
This one was built to last a century — and it has.
The market hasn’t fully understood this property yet.
That’s where your opportunity lies.
ONLINE AUCTION
Opening Bid: R1.9 million
Register now on Auction Station.
Bid.
Own a piece of East London’s history.
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