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Trovato House, a heritage marvel as rich in history as it is in charm, is on the market for R45 million.

Built in 1899, Trovato’s 1.6-hectare plot is an architectural journey back in time, brought to life with original hand-painted ceilings, imported brass bath fixtures, and its iconic “Peacock Garden” wallpaper, a tribute to Victorian splendour.

The craftsmanship here is as much a piece of art as the home itself, preserved with love and attention by generations of caretakers. Boasting 20 rooms and 11 bathrooms, the house is a film star in its own right, having graced the screens in films like Home Alone 4, Amelia, and King Solomon’s Mines.

Seasoned property and film locations expert, Julia Finnis-Bedford, founder of Amazing Spaces Lifestyle Investments, notes that Trovato’s “wow factor” has made it one of South Africa’s most sought-after film locations.

Movie producers absolutely love it and so it’s been incredibly popular as a film shoot location over the years.” Says Finnis-Bedford. “Now that we’re able to list it in our real estate portfolio is very exciting.”

During the Napoleonic Wars, the British stationed troops on Wynberg Hill because of its strategic position between Cape Town and Simonstown. Known for its historic buildings, Wynberg Hill has one of the largest collections of historic properties in the country.

With space becoming limited in and around the city, Trovato House’s expansive grounds can park up to 75 cars making it an ideal location for either a business headquarters, exquisite private residence, or boutique guest house with commercial zoning rights in place.

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Rare properties that have historic significance like Trovato House are known for their property value and therefore command a premium. Like art, they appreciate over time more so than usual property prices, which now is skyrocketing in Cape Town.

The opulent 2100 m² home was originally built for Carl Jeppe, a prominent Pretoria lawyer, who named the property Trovato, meaning “I find” in Latin, a language he was familiar with having been a public prosecutor and often acting as magistrate.

Jeppe would also become a member of both the Transvaal and the Cape Bar. He was Chairman of the first Chamber of Mines and leader of the Progressive Party. His family owned much of the first land in Pretoria and Johannesburg at the beginning of the gold rush.

Jeppe had a multitude of interests and was also a talented writer. He was a founding member of the Rand Club and the Witwatersrand Education Board, which started the Jeppestown Grammar School that would eventually become Jeppe High School. He was a member of the management of Pretoria Zoo and Museum for over 25 years. He was married and had a daughter and four sons.

With easy access off the M3 and only minutes from Cavendish Square, Trovato offers a blend of tranquil privacy and urban connectivity. This is not just real estate; it’s an opportunity to own a slice of South African history and to become part of a lineage that will be cherished for generations to come.

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