Title- Standard Fee Simple
Land area-
3´268m2 (35´176 ft2)
House area-net
254m2 (2´734 ft2)
verandah 196m2 (2´110 ft2)
Total under roof
450m2 (4´844 ft2
Bathrooms- 5 ( incl. external)
Staff accommodation with ensuite
Lounge ------- 6.2 x 4.4m approx.
Study---------- 4.4 x 4.1m
Family Rm.- 8.65 x 4.2m
Dining Rm.- 5.35 x 3.6m
Kitchen------ 5.3 x 3.4m
Master Bed- 4.55 x 4.0m
Bed 2----------4.4 x 4.0m
Bed 3-----------4,0 x 3.35
Total number of rooms- 13
Electricity 110 Volt AC
Town Water
Rain water collected
Below ground concrete tank 18´000 litres (4´500 US gal)
Elevated tank 10´000 litres (2´500 US gal)
Fully furnished and equipped- see
detailed list
The year 1803 marked the beginning of this substantial Portuguese Manor
House style colonial residence. With the front fence and gates, made of
masonry and wrought iron, positioned right on the edge of the cobble-stoned
esplanade, overlooking the Bay of All Saints, ”Casa Sejala” enjoys a privileged
beachfront position.
Constructed of rendered stone and brick, with external walls some 40
cm (16 inch) thick, this imposing structure has truly stood the test of
time! Substantial arched veranda columns, and the arch-topped timber windows
add further to the elegant colonial ambience.
A centrally located circular column of some 8 meters in height supports
the large roof –re-tiled with 14´000 new terracotta tiles- and allows
the insulated ceilings to follow the roofline to the apex of the house,
unimpeded by walls. Thus creating a magical sense of space, and it ensures
the coolness of the house in summer.
The elegant and practical floor plan layout is very functional, with
the central hallway linking the very generously proportioned accommodation.
Distinctively patterned original Portuguese floor tiles throughout the
house attest to the colonial origin of “Casa Sejala” and provide
that “cool underfoot” feel for the tropical climate.
The substantial renovations and restorations include:
most walls, inside and out, re-rendered and faced with a “trowel-on” texture
finish layer
front gate replaced to original design
new concrete/steel lintels installed
columns and window arches rebuilt
terracotta roof tiles replaced with 14,000 new tiles
roofing timbers restored/replaced throughout
arched timber windows replaced or restored throughout
new ceilings and thermal insulation
new guttering and downpipes
new rainwater collection system
water tanks (below ground and elevated) restored
new, automatic water reticulation system
timber windows and doors, incl. segmented arch sections replaced/restored,
throughout
timber security panel system to windows replaced/restored throughout
entire plumbing system replaced/restored
electrical wiring and power points etc. replaced/restored
new light fittings t/out
new en-suite granite vanity, basin, shower, mirror etc.- in
master bedroom
new built in w/robes to master and bed2
new custom built gourmet kitchen
garden replanted
lawns replanted
For full description of fittings, fixtures and features of each
room, refer to: # full furniture and equipment list #
