Embrace Cape Town’s historic side with a stay in a heritage building by the sea. Once part of Sea Point farm, this Victorian apartment has a pretty bay window with a sprawling reading nook in the sun. It’s a cosy little bolthole for two, surrounded by greenery for secluded afternoons on the veranda’s sofa and a wood burner inside for the winter months. From the bedroom, double French doors lead to an outdoor dining area amid the trees. Want to explore? Sea Point’s buzzing promenade is just 500 metres away and the beaches of Clifton are a five-minute drive. Home truths: *This apartment is on the first floor of a building without a lift so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility *There are load-shedding lamps and a UPS for the router during load-shedding hours *There is no parking with this home, but the promenade is just a 500-metre walk away *The bedroom is up a fairly steep set of stairs *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace