Web Ref No RL21514

Offers From R16, 900, 000

Imagine waking each morning to vistas of the incredible award winning garden and the distant hills beyond… where magnificent trees punctuate the sky. Where your children’s playful calls echo in the silence! Where your early morning stroll is a feast of bird call and trees whispering in the gentle breeze.

This Herbert Baker designed home has been beautifully restored by the owner in consultation with celebrated architect Angela Whitaker, to provide an utterly contemporary lifestyle within the embracing stone walls of yesteryear. Beautiful timber paneling, a curved staircase, leadlight windows introduce the history – and as one moves through the house, the stylish redesign introduces contemporary, classic comforts in every room. There are four elegant receptions with fireplaces; a gourmet kitchen, featuring a honed granite island and brimming with mod cons. A mere step away is the generous family room, filled with cosy couches and warmed by an integrated wood burning stove. Step outside to the ultimate entertainer’s 80 Sq Metre pavilion, ‘The Summer House’, overlooking the pool and garden, offering both dining and lounge areas – perfect for family celebrations or elegant dinner parties with corporate guests.

Upstairs are three charming bedrooms, all en-suite, the main offering, in addition, a walk-in closet and delightful covered balcony. There is also a charming guest suite downstairs.

This beautiful home offers off the grid living, with solar, gas and a borehole plus a 70 000 litre underground water tank providing filtered water to the home and an 11 station computerized garden irrigation system. Switch to municipal services, if required, by pulling a lever….
Outdoor activities include a lap pool, cricket nets, a secret garden for exploration and imaginative games.

A charming guest cottage (formerly the Stables) invites friends and family to linger - a bedroom-en-suite, with open plan living/dining room and a compact kitchenette, nestles in the tranquil garden. With a separate entrance, this cottage is ideal for university-going children, extended family or even an income producing. Double staff with shower room and a kitchen/living room. Garaging for 2 cars plus parking for a further 4 cars.

The security in this road is exceptional with booms at both ends…. access to Forest Town only during peak hours. The boomed entrance off Jan Smuts Ave, operates 24/7. In addition, a dedicated security vehicle patrols this private road day and night, serving and protecting the neighbourhood.
The home security system consists of an alarm plus a three station camera system.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own one of Johannesburg’s landmark properties.