6 Bed House in Linksfield
EXTRAORDINARY GOLDEN ERA MANSION - EXCELLENT LINKSFIELD ADDRESS
DUAL MANDATE
This magnificent home conjures up the romance of a bygone Golden Era in Johannesburg history. This property was an original Linksfield Brandy Baron''s home, and his ''Orange Grove''s'', formed part of the land in front of the house, speaking volumes of a time when Johannesburg was established, and the historical significance of this home.
The home is located on a quiet street in a gated secure Linksfield community, close to Kind David, St Andrews, and Saheti schools, as well as Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, and The Neighbourhood Square, for ease of shopping and abundant dining choices.
On entering this Grande Ole Dame residence you are transported to a world of grace and elegance. Splendid chandeliers, beautiful original solid wood flooring, grand wood panelled living areas, numerous stately fireplaces, and a sweeping wooden staircases are just some of the attributes of this home. It''s a home that charms you, and makes you feel like a cast member in Gone with the Wind!
On the ground level the numerous reception rooms are vast in size, which offer two lounges, an enormous dining area, as well as boasting a wood panelled drawing room. These areas could easily be interchanged to suite personal needs.
There is more than enough space to run a business or practice from home, or convert areas into a separate flatlet for family or an additional income stream should you so desire. This level could also comfortably offer your guests the perfect guest suite experience. This home is absolutely perfect for buyers who love entertaining on a grand scale!
Leading from the reception areas is an amply proportioned porch where you can enjoy magnificent views over the greater northern Johannesburg, and sip a cocktail overlooking the established private garden and pool area.
Moving up stately solid wood staircase, the upper level of this home offers plentiful accommodation for a large family, with 5 amply sized double bedrooms and more than enough space to modify the bedroom areas for your personal needs. The north facing bedrooms lead onto to a charming covered balcony, for you to enjoy the vast vistas over the north of Johannesburg.
Bathrooms and kitchens are original, and whilst the bones and features of the property are in a very good condition, and you have the opportunity to make it your own dream oasis. The home is exceptionally well priced, in order to allow for that extra budget to update for the needs of a modern family.
Contact me today arrange a private viewing of this splendid and elegant home.
Property details
- Listing number T4361276
- Property type House
- Listing date 4 Oct 2023
- Land size 1 678 m²
- Floor size 750 m²
- Rates and taxes R 4 062
Property features
- Bedrooms 6
- Bathrooms 3
- En-suite 1
- Lounges 3
- Dining areas 1
- Garage parking 3
- Open parking 5
- Flatlets
- Pet friendly
- Access gate
- Balcony
- Laundry
- Patio
- Pool
- Scenic view
- Security post
- Staff quarters
- Storage
- Study
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen
- Garden
- Scullery
- Garden cottage
- Pantry
- Family TV room
- Paving
- Fireplace
- Guest toilet