What is A Cottage?
A cottage, during England’s feudal period, was the holding by a cottager of a small house with enough garden to feed a family and in return for the cottage, the cottager had to provide some form of service to the manorial lord.
However, in time cottage just became the general term for a small house.
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Cottage In South Africa?
Generally, the cost of building in the country is between R10,000 and R20,000 per square metre.
If you want luxury finishing, the price will be higher. You can also build at a lower rate of about R5,000 per square metre.
How much does it cost to build a cottage from scratch?
The national average cost to build a cottage is R2628199.83 to R5256399.67, with most paying around R3904754.04 for a 1,500 sq. ft. cottage with a slab foundation, wood and stone exterior, and 1½ stories. This project’s low cost is R1802194.17 for an 800 sq.
How much does it cost to build a garden cottage in South Africa?
A new building costs between R9 000 and R11 000 per square metre, says Helen Counihan-Greene, an architect who practises in Kalk Bay.
This takes into account all aspects of the building, from the foundations to the fittings.