When you read the word ‘quaint’ in a property listing, you know you’re looking in a sought-after area.

I hear the roundabout at Kildare Centre in Newlands Village is something of a trendy hotspot for suburbanites.

Then there’s the proximity to some top schools, and the other amenities that come with living in the ‘burbs.

I’m done waffling (ticked the word count box), so let’s just look at what R3,8 million gets you on Newlands’ Kent Road, via this listing on Property24:

Enjoy the charm of this quaint cottage featuring open plan living, with fireplace and exposed beams. Fitted kitchen with farmhouse sink, sky-light window & tongue & groove ceiling leading out to a back courtyard perfect for entertaining.

Two double bedrooms with BIC, main with lovely bay window.

Large 3rd bedroom/loft room upstairs perfect for a study or teenager with mountain views & en-suite bathroom.

If you are looking for a lifestyle change then this is it!

Is it going to help be more proactive, give up smoking, and take up running again?

Small lifestyle changes – I’ll start with walking to Kildare Centre and go from there.

Look, there’s a skylight in the loft upstairs, where you’re supposed to store your unruly teenager:

There’s also a little outside nook:

Grand.

What was the point of writing this story? I dunno, but here we are.

A reminder that it’s almost the weekend. Rejoice.

You can see the full listing here.

[source:property24]