6 Bed Townhouse in Hillcrest Central
Original stately home in Manorfields Country Estate
Its not often an opportunity like this comes on the market. The original Manor House, built over 100 years ago and lovingly maintained over time, the gem in the centre of Manorfields Country Estate, is looking for a new owner. Steeped in history, this gracious old lady offers the right buyer an opportunity to live in a secure estate within walking distance of all the amenities Hillcrest has to offer.
Situated on 1,5 acres, the property comprises two separate homes: the 6-bedroomed Manor House is 735 sqm and the 3-bedroomed second home is 380 sqm. The Manor House has a large garage (93 sqm) with a comfortable capacity for 4 cars, including a workshop area, storage loft, and staff ablutions. The levies per dwelling are R2 493. This property has easy potential to be subdivided with a view to recouping part of your investment at a later stage.
The main house has no shortage of reception rooms with gleaming wooden floors throughout. An informal pub leads out to a braai area with beautiful garden views, and adjoins a second cosy TV lounge sharing a back-to-back fireplace. Down the hallway is a large dining room which leads to a spacious lounge and generous alcove ideally suited for a study. Both the lounge and dining room open onto an extensive covered patio overlooking the garden. The adjoining second enclosed veranda is perfectly suited as a games room.
Off the grand entrance hall is a cloak room and guest toilet as well as entrance to the downstairs basement or perfect wine cellar. The expansive farm-style kitchen has seen many a family gathering at mealtimes. It has plenty of cupboard space and includes a walk-in pantry, separate scullery, eye-level oven, gas hob and granite counters.
All 6 bedrooms are upstairs. The main bedroom with aircon has an interleading dressing room and a full en suite bathroom with shower, bath, double vanity and toilet. Five other bedrooms lead off the passage with two additional bathrooms - one en suite with shower and the other large family bathroom with shower and bath. Two further rooms upstairs can be used as a study, home office or a hobbies retreat.
The second dwelling, the Coach House, can comfortably accommodate an entire family. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs: two en suite, plus one family bathroom. A nook currently used as a gym could be used as a study. There is a downstairs large formal lounge with fireplace as well as an open plan second lounge/dining room - also with fireplace leading out to patio. The spacious kitchen has a separate scullery and laundry. There is a guest cloakroom off the lounge. The Coach House also has its own double automated garage with storage area in the rafters.
Communal amenities on the estate include squash and tennis courts, gym and library, swimming pool, open field with jungle gyms and trampoline for the youngsters and a fully kitted clubhouse for larger family gatherings. Guards at the gate 24/7.
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Property details
- Listing number T4803080
- Property type Townhouse
- Erf size 6 320 m²
- Floor size 1 212 m²
- Rates and taxes R 4 241
- Levies R 4 986
Property features
- Bedrooms 6
- Bathrooms 3.5
- Lounges 3
- Dining Areas 1
- Garages 4
- Flatlets
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry
- Patio
- Pool
- Security Post
- Staff Quarters
- Study
- Garden