9 Bed House in Hyde Park

This huge property of over 19,000 sqm, situated in arguably Hyde Park''s most prestigious boomed road, was owned by one of South Africa''s great legends. With its two grand homes, and magnificently laid-out David Hicks-designed garden. with extensive lawns, trimmed hedges rose gardens and rose arbours, huge trees, and reflection pools, it is an experience to visit. It will take the energy and investment of a new South African legend to develop, or completely change, the vision.

From the ornate gates, the driveway winds up to the highest point of the property, to the first house with a motor court and grand porte- cochere at the entrance. This home, in palatial style, has reception rooms that stretch the length of the house, a glass-surrounded entertainment patio, spacious kitchen. Up the elegant staircase is the large light landing and passageway leading to four bedrooms with bathrooms en-suite, plus a study. There are three garages and the motor court can hold at least twenty cars. Staff have their own house with five bedrooms, a lounge/kitchen, two bathrooms, and two toilets. Four Jo jo tanks store water for the property and there is a tennis court,

The second home, Georgian-style designed by Phiip Watermeyer, has its own entrance, security room, and a motor court with four garages. It has grand columns, spacious rooms including lounge, dining, and family rooms, as well as the covered entertainment patio flowing to the swimming pool, plus a fitted study and guest suite downstairs. Upstairs is a huge main suite, and three further bedrooms, one with a bathroom en-suite and two share a full bathroom. A great feature is the separate large entertainment room with a bar, built-in seating, and guest bathroom - for use as a cinema room, billiard room, and even great office space! Staff quarters have four bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a lounge/ kitchen.

Currently, it is one glorious property and, in its uniqueness, should stay that way! The whole property consists of four separate stands, which could easily be separated, should a new owner so wish. So there are different possibilities to consider!