Pam Golding Properties says it has sold a landmark Pringle Bay property, referred to as ‘Trix se Trein’, for close to the asking price of R1.85 million.

The home incorporates one-and-a-half first and second class SA Railways train carriages which were transported from Franschhoek in the late 1970s.

The seller of the property is acclaimed actress Trix Pienaar, who starred in numerous successful productions across theatre, film and media.

In 1976 Pienaar acquired the carriages which had been used as the set for a TV production, and with the help of architect Chris De Hart, designed the property.

The interior consists of solid Burmese Teak and leather lined counters, cupboards and interior seating, while the original SA Railways numbering still appears on compartment doors.

Original features of the house includes ‘pull-up’ teak shutters on the windows and foldaway tables, bunk beds and cupboards, mirrors and bathroom and basin fixtures. The kitchen counters and cupboards are all leather lined and surround a gas hob and electric oven.



The three bedroom, two bathroom property includes two reception rooms, wood kitchen, built-on sun room which acts as a lounge and dining area with the sweeping ocean vistas and a garage.

The property has been acquired for leisure use by a Western Cape buyer, Pam Golding said.

Pringle Bay is situated in the Overberg region on the famous Whale Route, approximately 85km from Cape Town.

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