A Rare Architectural Residence in Illovo | Over 770m² Under Roof | Offers Invited
Asking R6,500,000 | 4 Bedrooms | 1196m² Stand | Exclusive Residence Complex
SOME HOMES CAN BE RENOVATED. OTHERS CAN NEVER TRULY BE RECREATED.
Hidden within an exclusive complex of just four residences in the heart of Illovo, bordering Melrose North, lies an extraordinary architectural home with a story to tell.
Designed in the early 1980s by architect Michael Sutton, this remarkable residence represents an era of architecture where space, individuality, natural light and the connection between indoor and outdoor living took precedence over convention.
With over 770m² under roof and an expansive 1,196m stand, this is a property of exceptional proportions.
Lovingly occupied by its longstanding owner for approximately 25 years, the home has retained much of its original character.
While the interiors reflect a different era, the architectural foundations offer an exceptional opportunity to create a contemporary masterpiece.
The beauty of this property is not simply what you see today.
It is what you have the opportunity to create.
THE HEART OF THE HOME — A MAGNIFICENT INDOOR ATRIUM
Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the residence is its extraordinary central atrium.
Mature trees rise through a dramatic double-volume space, creating an indoor garden sanctuary around which the living areas are arranged.
Architecturally designed skylights, mechanically operated to open for natural ventilation, allow fresh air and natural light into the interior.
This remarkable relationship between architecture and nature is a defining feature of the residences.
Imagine the atrium enhanced with beautiful landscaping, sophisticated architectural lighting, natural finishes and contemporary glazing.
A tranquil indoor oasis that forms the centrepiece of an exceptional home.
GRAND LIVING SPACES WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
The ground floor offers expansive accommodation designed for comfortable living and entertaining.
Two generously proportioned lounges provide separate areas for formal entertaining and relaxed family living.
The formal lounge features a bar, originally designed as a private study, offering the opportunity to restore an elegant home office or library.
A dedicated dining room and kitchen provide further scope for a contemporary redesign.
The residence also includes a private wellness area featuring a Jacuzzi, sauna and bathroom, together with a guest cloakroom in the entrance hall.
These are not small spaces waiting to be extended. They are substantial rooms waiting to be reimagined.
FOUR BEDROOMS AND FLEXIBLE GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Upstairs, the home offers three spacious en-suite bedrooms.
The fourth bedroom forms part of a separate guest arrangement, complete with its own lounge, kitchenette and guest bathroom.
This versatile configuration is ideal for accommodating extended family, visiting guests or creating an independent guest retreat.
ESTABLISHED GARDENS AND EXCEPTIONAL LAND SIZE
Set on approximately 1,196m², the residence is surrounded by mature greenery and established gardens that have developed over decades.
The garden offers a beautiful foundation for creating a private outdoor sanctuary, with space to explore contemporary landscaping and entertainment areas.
There is also the possibility of investigating an additional driveway, subject to the necessary approvals.
Additional features include:
- Three staff bedrooms with kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Double garage
- Separate storeroom
- Established mature gardens
- Extensive reception and entertaining spaces
- Private complex comprising only four residences
AN EXCEPTIONAL ILLOVO LOCATION
Positioned on the border of Illovo and Melrose North, the residence enjoys convenient access to the Wanderers Stadium, Wanderers Golf Club, Melrose Arch, Rosebank and Sandton.
This sought after location combines the convenience of central Johannesburg with the privacy and character of an established residential neighbourhood.
AN ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY — READY FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER
The residence has been treasured by its owner for nearly a quarter of a century.
The property's insurance replacement valuation is approximately R24 million, reflecting the substantial scale of the existing improvements.
This is a replacement cost assessment and should not be confused with its present market value.
Today, the owner is asking R6,500,000 and is inviting serious offers.
To help buyers appreciate the possibilities, we have included conceptual architectural visualisations alongside photographs of the existing residence.
These illustrations demonstrate a possible contemporary transformation and are not representations of completed renovations.
The existing architecture is the inspiration. The final vision belongs to its next owner.
This is not a home for someone seeking ordinary.
It is for the buyer who recognises architectural individuality, values exceptional proportions and understands the opportunity of acquiring a distinctive residence in one of Johannesburg's established addresses.
You can replace kitchens, modernise bathrooms and redesign interiors.
But recreating this scale, these established trees, the extraordinary atrium and the character of an architect designed home is another matter entirely.
Asking R6,500,000. Serious seller. Offers are welcome.
The photographs show you what exists.
The visualisations show you what is possible.
The property itself is something you need to experience.
Contact REA7TOR – The Real Estate Company to arrange your private viewing.
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