5 Bed House in Menlo Park

House For Sale in Menlo Park, Pretoria

Stunning Moroccan inspired property in a prime location

This magnificent landmark property boasts a unique combination of spacious office space, a private residence with lavish entertainment options, and an attached garden flat all under one roof. The Moroccan tower, situated on Atterbury Road, guards the motorized entrance gate, which opens to a large driveway, with parking for 11 cars and space for more.

The exit gate on the other end of the property allows for easy one-way traffic, exiting into 13th Street, with Menlo Park Village and Greenlyn Shopping Centre just a block away. Wide steps lead from the parking area to an office reception patio, shaded by tall, mature trees. Double French doors open into a double-volume reception area, with an elegant wrought iron staircase leading to the upper level, which has access to an open patio, perfect for smokers.

The first floor boasts a spacious open-plan studio, suitable for various purposes, such as open-plan office space, yoga classes, or art exhibitions. There are already existing architectural plans for the creation of four additional guest suites, which would enhance the option of turning the property into a guest house. At the back of the studio, you will find a guest toilet and a room that could be used as a large office. A second staircase from the reception area leads up to the covered rooftop terrace, which could be utilized as an office canteen or break-away area. The rooftop, with its stunning views, has a bar and kitchen area and could easily be converted into a one-bedroom penthouse.

There is also space for a lift to link the three floors, if required. The private residence to the left of the business reception patio, you will find a private entrance leading to the residence, while to the right of the reception, there is a housekeeper''s bedroom suite. The entrance to the private residence opens onto a lush walled garden, built around a majestic fever tree. Near the entrance, you will find a covered barbeque patio, while a covered veranda borders the garden, running down the length of the house. The striking central water feature stretches along the middle of the garden, with fountains creating a soothing sound buffer.

The spectacular Moroccan carved doors link the patio to an intimate TV lounge, leading into a very large double-volume, roofed atrium. The atrium currently encompasses a 16-seater banquet-style dining area, as well as two additional lounge areas. An open-plan kitchen, with a cooking island, breakfast area, and separate scullery and laundry, is adjacent to the atrium. At the other end of the atrium, under a mezzanine study, is an area that can accommodate a snooker table, with a separate guest toilet off this area. At the back of the atrium, there is a staircase leading to a first-floor landing, which opens into a mezzanine study, overlooking the atrium.

The three bedrooms are located on the ground floor, on the side of the TV lounge, with a corridor lit by beautiful Moroccan glass star pendant lights. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have en-suite bathrooms with showers and built-in kitchenettes. The master bedroom, at the far end of the passage, boasts the luxury of ample built-in cupboards, as well as two bathrooms.

The larger bathroom is complete with a reclining bath, double Moroccan hand-painted basins, a toilet, and a bidet, while the other bathroom has a shower, vanity, and toilet. All the bedrooms have Moroccan doors opening onto the veranda and walled garden. On the far end of the property, near the Atterbury Road entrance, is a private garden court, with a two-bedroom en-suite flat. It comes complete with a kitchen, dining area, living area, and a covered patio.

The Moroccan architecture is earthy but rich in color