4 Bedroom House to rent in St James

98 Main Rd, St James, Cape Town

4 bed · 4 bath · 3 parking · 550 m² floor · 1000 m² erf

Description

There are only a few exceptional homes in St James . This is one of them . Best road in St James . What makes it unique : A large property No wind in any season No traffic sounds or road in your face . A beautiful wild garden all around . Quiet . Birds . Wildlife . Secluded Very Private An unadorned rustic original home which lives beautifully . Perfect for a bohemian life style , a simple unadorned life style , for surfing , outdoor activities . Perfect for a single person or a family settling into Cape Town for the first time . The name of the house is St Ronans An rare opportunity . Make it your all year round home / holiday home or swallow s nest. It has been the Michaelis family home since 1956. For the single , creative and sensitive soul , surfer or busy professional family who love the outdoors . A family new to... There are only a few exceptional homes in St James . This is one of them . Best road in St James . What makes it unique : A large property No wind in any season No traffic sounds or road in your face . A beautiful wild garden all around . Quiet . Birds . Wildlife . Secluded Very Private An unadorned rustic original home which lives beautifully . Perfect for a bohemian life style , a simple unadorned life style , for surfing , outdoor activities . Perfect for a single person or a family settling into Cape Town for the first time . The name of the house is St Ronans An rare opportunity . Make it your all year round home / holiday home or swallow s nest. It has been the Michaelis family home since 1956. For the single , creative and sensitive soul , surfer or busy professional family who love the outdoors . A family new to Cape Town , needing to explore and settle in . A change of pace , surfing in all directions at all levels , planning weekends out of town , picnics on the beach in front of the house . A grade two Heritage home , Cape Vernacular . Original footprint . Where “ original “ is revered, where outside interfaces with inside . Not for an asthmatic or anyone with major sinus issues as the home sits level with 5 oozing fountains out the mountain , is covered in moss , peace in the home and built directly in the rock Crumbling plaster , ferns growing in the plaster . Drips appearing unexpectedly after very heavy rain storms . Built as part of the whaling enterprise in False Bay during the late 1700 s Deliberately styled as a farm cottage despite the available spaciousness inside the house ., Gracious living , simple unpretentious relaxed with a French rural feeling . Set to the background symphony of the waves breaking on the reef across the road . Church bells ringing on Sundays , an active mosque in Kalkbay , an active synagogue in Muizenberg. TV lounge , winter lounge , al fresco dining , and space for great parties. unmodern kitchen . Lovely verandas , upstairs deck for entertaining . Wide cobbled road for easy in front-of-the-gates , on street parking as well as driveway for off street parking for 3 car at a push . Security lighting , street cameras outside . 24 hour security foot patrol . Garden ponds and driveway and paths around house. No lawns . No flower beds . Just a profusion of old shrubs , climbing roses . Easy access to top schools. Bishops Herschel Redham . Clovely and Westlake golf courses, Virgin Active gym , surfing in all directions for all levels of competency . Dangers Muizenberg Kalkbay Reef , Long Beach , Outer Kom , Crawfish Factory , Dunes … Kalkbay harbour for daily fresh fish , restaurants , bakeries and shops in Kalkbay to enjoy . Walks on the mountains . Home very private relaxing easy flowing Proof of financial competency imperative . Outside flatlet suitable for au pair , student, , couple may be sublet as per lease agreement or 4th bedroom for grown up child . The rental amount excludes the utilities which come to around R3500 -R5000 per month depending on usage Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#2104997985","type":"c"}));

What we know about this property

Each attribute shows where it came from and how sure we are. Model-derived attributes arrive as enrichment runs.

Resilience

Backup Power Level
Partialfrom the listing text · 99%
Battery Backup
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Borehole
Nofrom the listing text · 95%
Gas Hob
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Generator
Nofrom the listing text · 85%
Grey Water
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Heat Pump
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Inverter
Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
Solar Geyser
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Solar panels
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Water Tank
Nofrom the listing text · 98%

Security

Alarm Beams
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Armed Response
Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Boomed Area
Yesfrom the listing text · 71%
Burglar Bars
Nofrom the listing text · 70%
CCTV
Yesfrom the listing text · 89%
Electric Fence
Nofrom the listing text · 95%
Guard 24h
Yesfrom the listing text · 95%
Security Estate
Yesfrom the listing text · 90%

Location

Shops and cafés within 500 m
2from open data
Exposed to coastal wind
Yesfrom open data
Estimated commute to CBD
49 minfrom open data
Crime trend
Stablefrom open data
Distance to the sea
71 mfrom open data
Nearest highway
5.0 kmfrom open data
Nearest hospital or clinic
3.2 kmfrom open data
Nearest primary school
211 mfrom open data
Nearest school
211 mfrom open data
Nearest high school
2.8 kmfrom open data
Nearest station or stop
328 mfrom open data
Independent schools within 5 km
3from open data
Load-shedding block
8from open data
SAPS precinct risk
Moderatefrom open data
Schools within 3 km
6from open data
Under the flight path
Nofrom open data
Walkability
Somewhat Walkablefrom open data

Market

Days on market
2 daysfrom our price history
Price change since listed
0.0%from our price history
Times relisted
0from our price history
Vs suburb median
0.82×from our price history
Under Offer
Nofrom our price history

Comfort

Air Conditioning
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Double Glazing
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Fireplace
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
High Ceilings
Nofrom the listing text · 95%
North Facing
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Quiet Street
Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
Underfloor Heating
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Wind Protected
Yesfrom the listing text · 87%

Layout

Flatlet
Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
Home Office
Yesfrom the listing text · 93%
Lift Access
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Open Plan
Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Penthouse
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Scullery
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Single Level
Nofrom the listing text · 92%
Staff Accommodation
Yesfrom the listing text · 96%
Walk In Closet
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Wheelchair Access
Nofrom the listing text · 97%

Outdoor

Balcony
Yesfrom the listing text · 87%
Boat Caravan Parking
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Borehole Irrigation
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Established Trees
Yesfrom the listing text · 84%
Garage Type
Singlefrom the listing text · 96%
Garden Size
Largefrom the listing text · 99%
Pet Friendly
Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
Pool Type
Nonefrom the listing text

Condition

Needs Tlc
Yesfrom the listing text · 89%
Renovation Status
Originalfrom the listing text · 98%

Architecture

Build Era
Pre 1920from the listing text
Double Storey
Yesfrom the listing text · 93%
Thatched Roof
Nofrom the listing text · 97%

Tenure Rules

Exclusive Use Area
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
No transfer duty
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Retirement Scheme
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Short Let Allowed
Nofrom the listing text · 95%
Special Levy Mentioned
Nofrom the listing text · 96%
Utilities Included
Nofrom the listing text · 96%

Connectivity

Fibre
Yesfrom the listing text · 96%

Commercial

Auction
Nofrom the listing text · 99%
Bank Assisted
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Off Plan
Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Owner Relocating
Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Price Reduced
Nofrom our price history
Priced To Sell
Nofrom the listing text · 97%

Portal facts

Garage
1
Garden
Yes
Office
1
Flatlet
Yes
Parking
3
Bedrooms
4
Erf Size
1 000 m²
Bathrooms
4
Furnished
Optional
Lifestyle
Security Estate
Floor Size
550 m²
Backup Power
Backup Battery / Inverter
Lease Period
Yearly
Pets Allowed
Yes
Listing Number
116458234
Street Address
98 Main Rd, St James
Internet Access
Fibre
Occupation Date
01 August 2026
Special Features
Gas Geyser
Type of Property
House
Deposit Requirements
R 80, 000.00