Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng ID 1236537
House
3.0
4
400m2
1980m2
From the moment you drive into the property you are spoiled with a feeling of arriving home. An Oasis of greenery, colours, terraces of garden and the old world charm of a wrap-around stoop makes you curious to discover more. This home oozes of thoughtful ideas that went into the re-designing of an old classic into an eclectic mix of yesterday, today and some playful artistic personal touches. The interior is warm, homey and very tastefully designed and furnished. The lounge and dining areas live out onto the courtyard in typical Mediterranean style. Upstairs is a home office of amazing proportions. One can get stuck here in your own world. The kitchen is a family gathering space where not only great meals get created but also precious memories. The hallway and original reception has been reimagined as a study nook. So practical and cosy. The young man's room is a playful space with a mezzanine sleeping area. Any boys' dream. The other two children bedrooms are so spacious and each have the special touch of their own basins. The main bedroom is a honeymoon suite. Warm, private and cosy. A safe haven. The plot consists of 4 stands of 495m2 each that are combined to make up a spacious 1980m2 of breath taking garden, orchard, vegetable garden, outbuildings and home. There is a courtyard off the kitchen, dining/family room and formal lounge. This space is heaven during the summer. Just a few steps up is a covered entertainment area with built-in braai and a bathroom. Next to the patio is a utility-/storeroom. Very handy for all those odd items, tools and equipment. Next to the utility room is a huge studio with double volume ceiling. Ideal for an artist, but could easily be converted into a cottage. If you are fascinated so far you will be very interested in the following: a. Egoli gas piped from street; kitchen stove gas hob; lounge and study have quick release gas points for heaters; 5kW gas generator wired into DB (not automatic start) with alarm system to signal return of electricity; Egoli gas is the most economical heating/generator fuel. b. Swimming pool has passive solar on workshop roof, extending swimming season by 6 to 8 weeks in spring and autumn. c. 2,500l Jojo tank provides winter irrigation water and supplementary household supply when necessary. d. Indigenous low maintenance garden. e. Drip and spray irrigation in vegetable & rose garden and in other beds. f. The property is at the northern side of the top of the continental divide(!). It drains into the Limpopo basin to the Indian Ocean, while the property behind us drains into the Vaal/Gariep to the Atlantic.For geo-geeks only?!! To view this very special home, please contact Gert to secure your spot this Sunday. Show house by appointment only.
eXp Realty
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