Property Details
Country living at its best, with views for miles. This charming family homestead offers abundant space giving a sense of freedom, as well as the security of an estate, allowing for peace of mind. If this ticks your boxes, look no further. Boasting one of the best views in Beaulieu Country Estate, stretching to the horizon, this is the ideal family home. Precisely what many people dream of when raising children.
The double volume welcoming entrance flows seamlessly into a family room or study, with doors opening onto the super-sized patio, and showing off the magnificent view. A sunken dining room nestles adjoins the lounge which has a wood-burning fireplace, as well as air-conditioning. Both rooms lead onto the patio, which overlooks the large swimming pool with a rock water feature. The house emits a definite African farm vibe.
The homely kitchen hosts a breakfast nook for easy conversational eating, a walk-in pantry, a separate scullery as well as a laundry, and leads out into a courtyard. A gas stove with an undercounter electric oven, and a twin eye-level oven/warmer allow for meal preparation for large gatherings. An entertainers’ dream.
A guest loo completes the downstairs, flanked by the supersized double garage allowing for ample storage space. A small wine cellar leads off the garage.
Upstairs comprises of four spacious bedrooms, two of which have built in cupboards and comfortably fit desks for the children, are positioned next to one another, and share a balcony and a bathroom. A sizeable guest room slightly separate, enjoys its’ own bathroom. The main bedroom boasts a gas fireplace, leading onto a private balcony with the pristine views where you can enjoy your morning coffee, has a walk-in closet and an en-suite with a spa bath.
A massive study, also with a balcony, maximising viewpoints, adjoins the master suite. This serves as a multi purpose room, and could be a nursery, an office, a dressing room, a private lounge, whichever you require. This completes the upstairs.
Situated at the pool is a 74m2 boma for outdoor summer entertaining, complete with convenient ablutions. There is a fence dividing the property in half, with a gate leading out onto a bridle trail. A pet goat has full use of the unoccupied section, which, if you so wish, you could adopt, and enhance the farm feel.
A one bedroom cottage offers more accommodation - be it for staff quarters, or an office, or alternatively can be a source of income.
Rain water is harvested and stored in two 5 000 litre Jojo tanks. The house is 70% solar powered, sourced from 12 panels, which makes load-shedding more bearable. Both geysers are solar. A 40m2 cottage serves as domestic accommodation, comprising of kitchen, sitting area, bathroom and bedroom. Alternatively, this could be a private cottage.
Beaulieu has 20km of bridle trails, allowing for safe outrides and/or walks. A bird sanctuary enhances the country ambience of the estate.
Conveniently situated in Beaulieu Estate, proudly known as an equestrian estate, private schools are easily accessible – Beaulieu Preparatory School located in the estate with the Beaulieu College just outside. Two shopping centres are literally across the road from the estate.
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