This charming Victorian home was built in 1853, and declared a National Monument. Oakdene is famous for it's Oak Trees and historic open water lead-lined furrow. Sheltered under Oak trees in Oudtshoorn's historical heart, on the main road. Oakdene has been artistically renovated and decorated with earthy colours, cottage furniture and hand picked Persian carpets by owner Liza Retief..

Oakdene has 6 spacious En-suite bedrooms, individually air-conditioned with TV with M-Net & E-TV, hairdryers, tea trays and other amenities to make your stay a pleasant one. Lush garden and swimming pool to enjoy Oudtshoorn's sunny days.
Safe parking off the street. Within Walking distance from town centre and well known restaurants to enjoy local wines and delicious ostrich steaks.

A real South African Breakfast is served in the "plaas kombuis" or outside on the patio facing the garden and swimming pool... ..
The tables are decorated with Liza's HAND PAINTED TABLE CLOTHS and cutlery...

History

In 1847 the small Klein Karoo town known as 'Veldskoen' was renamed Oudtshoorn. Six years later, Oakdene was built on the main road by Mr. J.H. Mulder, who later also built Oudtshoorn's magnificent sandstone Moederkerk and the Pastorie. In Oakdene, Mulder's style blended typical Cape vernacular with elements of traditional Victorian and Klein Karoo architecture.

The original Victorian trelliswork which still stands perfectly intact today, was added around the turn of the Century. The 'lei-watersloot' running in front of the house is the last remaining section of the original lei which supplied water to the Oudtshoorn of old. In order to preserve the lei, the historic facade and the oak trees in front of Oakdene, the building was declared a National Monument in 1988. Oakdene is one of the oldest and finest examples of architecture from the early days of Oudtshoorn.