“Absolutely Exquisite”: New York Couple’s Renovation of 300-Year-Old SA House Impresses Mzansi

• A couple shared their journey to revamping their 300-year-old house in South Africa, which wowed many
• The lovebirds revealed the types of experiences they went through with their home and more
• Mzansi netizens flooded the comments section, raving about the pair’s stunning living space
• Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha for financial tips to help young South Africans overcome economic barriers and buy property

A New York couple has turned heads internationally after purchasing and meticulously restoring a 300-year-old home in the heart of South Africa’s historic Cape Winelands.

NY couple buys 300-year-old SA house

The woman who goes by Veertamotiani on Instagram showcased their inspiring journey after they stumbled upon the dilapidated Cape Dutch property. Built in the early 1700s, the home had stood abandoned for decades. Drawn by its storied architecture and breathtaking mountain backdrop, the couple purchased the property.

Veertamotiani shared with her viewers that she and her husband were newlyweds who knew no one when they bought and moved into their 300-year-old manor house in South Africa.

The couple revealed the types of experiences they went through with their home by stating the following:

"Restoring our 300-year-old manor house has been such a rewarding (and chaotic) adventure. We lived with rain pouring into our bedroom for 3 years, renovations began the day I found out I was pregnant with our 2nd, and then brought home a newborn before the kids' rooms were finished."

Although the renovation was far from being completed, Veertamotiani expressed that she was content, as all that matters is the life they were creating for their family inside.

"We’re still not done—but that’s okay, because it’s not so much about the house as it’s about the life we’re building inside it."

She ended off by saying:

"I started sharing our journey to keep friends and family in the States close and in the process discovered an entire community of strangers who share a love for beauty, design, and meaningful spaces."

The transformation on social media has gained many views, along with thousands of likes and comments. Their before-and-after reels went viral, drawing praise for blending old-world charm with minimalist contemporary interiors.

Watch the video of the impressive makeover.

Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha how young South Africans can navigate economic challenges to afford property. She said:

"Understanding the full process of purchasing property, including both the initial and ongoing costs such as rates, taxes, and levies—is a crucial first step. Deciding how to finance the property, whether through cash or a bond, is equally important."

SA loves the home transformation

The online community was impressed by the makeover as they raved over the woman's RDP home while taking to her comments.

Moinetbysallymoinet said:

"Absolutely stunning renovation… fascinated that you have moved from NY to CT!…. What motivated your move?"

kyle_mitchell_28 added:

"Welcome to our beautiful country. Absolutely stunning."

Jilly_tonkin shared:

"This is a top billing house if I ever saw one! Wait, is Top Billing even still a thing in SA, or have I been out of the country too long? Absolutely exquisite!"

Therafisetzen wrote:

"Obsessed!"

Georgie__roberts commented:

"Wow, this home is a dream."

More home makeovers that wowed SA

• Briefly News reported that one woman's home in South Africa became the talk of the town after she flexed her impressive shack transformation.
• A woman's kitchen makeover in Mzansi became the talk of the town after she showcased a fantastic transformation for the world to see.
• A woman who had undertaken a remarkable house renovation project impressed her viewers after she showcased how she transformed her rundown property into a stunning, modern home.

Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Source: Briefly News