5 Bed House in Rondebosch

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS SILWOOD POCKET (on 827 m2). Restored to its former glory with recently modernized kitchen/open-plan sunroom, this much-loved Edwardian home (built circa 1906) is ready and waiting for the next happy family. Original features abound : elaborately pressed ceilings, Oregon floors, feature fireplaces, bay windows, lead pane windows and interesting nooks and crannies, an early Arts and Crafts gem.

Distinctive street faade and front door portico and entrance hall, interleading drawing room and formal dining with back to back fireplaces and doorways to the west garden, very spacious family TV room with closed combustion fireplace, eat in sun room (open -plan with the new, well fitted kitchen) with wonderful north light and overlooking the front garden plus a private study near the entrance.

There are 4/5 bedrooms all upstairs each with its own special features. An enormous main with adjoining dressing room that opens out to the generous balcony with stunning and panoramic views. The second and third bedrooms are also very spacious one, with a computer/study nook with access to the sturdy loft ladder and good loft storage space. Cosy 4th bedroom off the landing with roof top views to the east. Three bathrooms in total (one recently renovated) plus 2 guest cloaks.

There is a substantial outbuilding comprising a self-contained one bedroomed flatlet (suitable for renting out/Air bnb/guest accommodation), two workshops/storerooms and a laundry.

The double garage has extra height for 4X4 vehicles and storage, plus there is ample secure parking.

Large pool with surrounding entertainment area.

This home also enjoys many neighbourhood benefits: on the doorstep of Bishops and Forres schools as well as in close proximity to Rustenburg Girls High and Micklefield Girls Junior, in walking distance of the Rondebosch Common and Silwood Shopping Centre with it burgeoning eateries, quick access on to the city and metropolitan routes and handy for the airport/travelling further.

This unique and versatile home is highly recommended - for connoisseurs and families.