5 Bed House in Constantia

As you drive up the entrance to this majestic home, you are at once overwhelmed by a sense of peace, calm and oneness with nature that lingers on long after you have left. This magnificent residence dates back to the early 1930s with its yellowwood trees and indigenous garden of nearly two acres. This French Colonial home was originally a farm house which was converted into this grand stately home of over 1000m2 in 1992. Then in 2021 this home was once again completely internally renovated. In keeping with the original authenticity of the homestead, the interior is now contemporary and open plan.

The front garden boasts an impressive meandering stream of small to larger Koi ponds culminating in a large 200,000 litre pond. An impressive composite deck spans the entire front of the house. This property is very private and cannot be seen from the road. The long tree lined driveway is densely flanked by thousands of Clivias of a wide variety of colours and a low post and rail fence. The back garden sports a stunning black marblite swimming pool, a large enclosed braai area with pizza oven, 3 large shade houses that are currently home to one of the largest award winning Clivia collections in the country (not included) as well as 3 large bird aviaries. A massive 120m2 workshop, is currently fully equipped with a variety of wood working equipment. It has a roller shutter door for easy movement of large equipment or vehicles in and out. Attached to this workshop is a 4-berth carport where trailers, boats or caravans etc. can be kept.

There is staff accommodation consisting of 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette cum sitting area with its own private courtyard. The courtyard of the main house has an impressive vegetable garden and covered porch. Attached to the main house but completely separate, with its own front and back door, is a beautiful well equipped cosy bachelor guest cottage. The cottage front door opens out onto the swimming pool area.

The main entrance to this magnificent home opens through large black aluminum and glass pivot doors from the deck at the front of the house. It comprises an impressive double volume entrance hall which has views all the way from the front garden through to the back garden. A custom-made. Swedish-Oak designer chandelier, adds to the drama of this entrance. A majestic staircase winds its way up to the first floor. A beautiful well-lit study/library with a cosy bay window looks out onto the front garden and Koi ponds and also has its own wood-burning fireplace. A large spectacular lounge with modern high black aluminum glass stack doors also opens out onto the deck and front garden. It has a bay window with a Jet Master fireplace adding to the coziness of the room. A spectacular open plan area with a large state-of-the art Spanish imported circular fireplace comprises of a dream kitchen which also includes a built in 10-seater breakfast nook as well as a 12-14 seater dining area. In front of both the kitchen and dining area are high black aluminum and glass stack doors that open out onto the back garden, pool and braai area. The kitchen has a gas stove and electric oven, off the breakfast nook is a huge well-appointed scullery. This is definitely the heart of the home.

The stunning bar is fitted with a Rosewood counter top and Rosewood wall cabinets with impressive mirror lighting. The awesome authentic large wood and glass arch door leading outside to a smokers deck, gives the room character and balance. Leading off the bar is a mudroom with a guest toilet and powder room. Leading from the mudroom are four, extra-long, extra high garages which comfortably fits any large 4 x 4.

The first floor comprises of 4 bedrooms, a large master bedroom with bay window and access onto a large balcony overlooking the beautiful garden and ponds. A wood burning fireplace in this master bedroom makes this a very cozy space in the winter months. There are 3 additional large ensuite guest bedrooms. An open plan pyjama lounge with its own wood burning fireplace and complimented with a coffee station has stack doors which open out onto a large balcony with spectacular mountain views. The attic level comprises a linen room, drying room, spa room with adjourning shower room as well as a studio/gym room. This home with its many large stack doors makes this home cool and breezy in the summer months and with the addition of six fireplaces makes this home warm and cosy in the winter months.

The gardens irrigation system is connected to 2 x 10,000 litre storage tanks supplied by a borehole and booster pump. Another smaller 2,000 litre tank has been installed with a booster pump for emergency water to the house. The house is supplied by both gas and electric geysers as well as a solar system with Deye 3 phase, 12KVA inverter, 3 x 5 Amp Volta batteries and 15 solar panels. It is completely security and baboon fenced with high voltage electric fencing which is unobtrusive and 4 security floodlights. The suburb wherein this property is situated only has one access road.

This property is a must see!!