Situated in one of Sandhurst’s most prestigious roads lies this totally elegant and charming home perfectly positioned in an enchanting garden. Entering the property down a long driveway, under jasmine covered arches, one’s eye is drawn to the e
Gracious family home in one of Sandhurst’s most south-after roads.
Situated in one of Sandhurst’s most prestigious roads lies this totally elegant and charming home perfectly positioned in an enchanting garden. Entering the property down a long driveway, under jasmine covered arches, one’s eye is drawn to the elegant front door of this remarkable home. From the entrance - one sees through to the garden on the other side. Designed in the mid 1990’s by renowned architect Philip Watermeyer, the home has perfectly proportioned living rooms; a formal sitting room, dining room and family room all with windows or doors opening out to the beautiful garden. The family room opens out to a spacious, welcoming verandah which invites one to sit down on the comfy sofas and take in the beauty of the garden and pool. Ideal for get-togethers with family and friends, this space forms the heart of this wonderful family home.
The spacious kitchen comes off the family room and is well-equipped with a separate pantry, scullery and laundry.
Upstairs are three well-sized bedrooms each with their own full bathrooms, ample cupboards and each facing north overlooking the garden. The main bedroom suite is positively sumptuous and comprises a spacious bedroom with windows on three sides taking full advantage of the amazing views and a full bathroom which offers 2 basins, 2 separate loos as well as 2 separate dressing rooms! Part of the main bedroom suite is a separate study with built-in cupboards which could easily be converted in to a fourth bedroom. The main bedroom and second bedroom share a balcony offering privacy and wonderful views of the garden. Situated off the passage upstairs is a spacious linen cupboard while above the passage are skylights which look down over this double volume space.
Downstairs is a gorgeous guest cloakroom and stairs up to the separate cottage positioned above the 3 garages. With a well-sized sitting room, bedroom and full bathroom, it is an ideal space for an older child or extended family, as it offers total privacy. It has also been plumbed for a kitchen. There is under carpet and underfloor heating throughout the home. The wine cellar has been cleverly designed with access from the garage.
The garden has been meticulously landscaped and planted, with views from every room in the house. Positioned on one side of the property is a tennis court with its own pavilion. Outside the kitchen is a vegetable/herb garden. The garden is fully irrigated and equipped with a borehole and two 5000l storage tanks, one for the garden and one with a filtration system for use in the house. There is also a diesel generator for back-up power.
The staff accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, separate loo and bathroom. There is also a storeroom for gardening equipment.
The security is excellent with CCTV cameras, alarms and beams.
Rates & Taxes: R15 245
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- North-facing, double storey home
- Magnificent landscaped, fully-irrigated garden
- Living rooms all open out to the garden
- Deep, spacious verandah
- 3 en-suite bedrooms upstairs
- Separate self-contained cottage
- 3 garages
- Tennis court, pavilion & pool
- Ample staff accommodation
- Borehole, storage tanks & diesel generator
