A Restored Victorian Landmark in the Heart of Woodstock - The Altona

Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape

Commercial Property

ZAR 16,995,000

• 21 bathrooms
• 2,106 sqm
• 1,466 m² plot

The Altona – A Restored Victorian Landmark in the Heart of Woodstock Asking Price: R16,995,000 Positioned along Victoria Road, The Altona stands as one of Woodstock’s most historically significant Victorian buildings — a rare survivor of Cape Town’s early urban expansion and an enduring part of the suburb’s architectural and cultural fabric. Originally established in the late 19th century and later operating as the Altona Hotel in the early 1900s, the building has carried Woodstock through generations of change. From its early days to its present life within a creative inner-city precinct, The Altona remains a place of continuity — grounded, authentic, and irreplaceable. The current owner acquired the property as a passion project, guided by a clear philosophy: preserve rather than reinterpret. Restoration was approached with care and research, retaining original proportions, finishes, and detailing wherever possible. The result is a building that reads honestly — never forced, never cosmetic. High ceilings, arched windows, original fireplaces, yellowwood floors, and period features remain intact, complemented by discreet modern upgrades that allow the property to function seamles…