Property description

Two Homes!

This remarkable offering consists of two distinct properties, blending contemporary elegance with classic Italian design with attention to detail. Ornate wrought iron gates lead from the driveway into a secure space with plenty of parking. The property itself, comprises a brand-new four-bedroom home and a beautiful Italian-designed house comprising a large living area as well as two well-appointed bedrooms on either side. This provides a unique living arrangement perfect for a large family or a separate entertainment area. The configuration offers the flexibility to work from home, accommodate extended family or for a private retreat. 

Main Four-Bedroom Home

Ground Floor Features:

Living and Dining Spaces: The light-filled open-plan, double-volume lounge, dining room, and kitchen are equipped with high-end Smeg appliances, including a hob, integrated coffee machine, microwave, warmer drawers, a stand-alone island with a hob, prep bowl and serving bar.

Scullery: Enclosed with a preparation area, sink, dishwasher and generous cupboard space.

Laundry: Separate room with a laundry chute from the bedrooms above.

Vacuflo Cleaning System: Integrated system servicing the entire home.

Large Fireplace: Newly installed, large imported fireplace.

Imported Double Glazed Argon Filled Sliding Doors: Open to the pool area and a paved, sunny courtyard.

Entertainment Area: A side door leads to a covered space ideal for social gatherings, braais and pool parties.

Pool Facilities: Separate outdoor toilet and shower facilities for poolside convenience.

Bedrooms:

Main Bedroom: Wake up to inspiring sunrises and drift off to sleep to the sounds of nature. Imported sliding/tilting windows and doors lead to a glass balcony overlooking the pool, courtyard with mountain views.

Dressing Room: Contains his and hers cupboards. Air conditioning.

En-Suite Bathroom: Stand-alone bath, glass shower, Giberet toilet and bidet, elegant washbasin cabinets and heated towel rail.

Second Bedroom: En-suite bath, glass shower, washbasin cabinet, sliding/tilting windows, and doors to the glass balcony overlooking the pool with mountain views.

Third Bedroom: Sun filled with views and a private balcony and en-suite bathroom.

Fourth Bedroom: Situated downstairs with glass doors that open onto the pool area. Includes an en-suite bathroom.

Italian Designed Home

Directly across the pool and courtyard from the main house is a unique Italian-designed propertty. The juxtaposition offers both privacy and easy access to the main home.

Entrance: Via grand double, wooden antique, three-metre-high doors imported from Italy, complete with the original key.

Versatile Space: Perfect for a work-from-home setup, accommodation for retired parents, a games centre, yoga, art or cooking classes or professional home offices.

Key Features

Property Size: 1501 m²

Home Size: +- 524 m²

Italian Style Second Dwelling: +-190 m² 

6 bedrooms: All en-suite, as well as a guest cloakroom.

Double Garage: 33 m²

Additional Single Covered Parking: 15 m²

Entrance: Beautiful, automatic wrought iron gates, ample parking and turning space in the front courtyard area.

Grand Entrance: Solid, 2 metre wide door opens to a view over the double-volume glass balustrade to the open-plan living area below.

Positioning: All rooms are designed to capture optimal seasonal warmth and light.

Construction: Built with imported insulated AAC blocks, ensuring warmth in winter and coolness in summer.

Windows and Doors: Imported German external PVC windows and doors with a 5-core framework and multipoint locking system, double glazed with argon gas.

Interiors: High-end Italian imported cupboards throughout.

Energy Efficiency: Solar-assisted hot water system.

Solar Power with Battery Storage: Recently installed state of the art system means no load shedding power interruptions.

Convenience: Laundry chute from upstairs, Vacuflo cleaning system for the entire home.

Outdoor Spaces: Tranquil secluded internal courtyard next to a good sized salt water chlorinated lap pool.

Established Landscaped Garden: Including a water feature and fed by rain water or borehole.

Security: Recently upgraded armed response alarm system, surveillance cameras, electric fence, beams, video LCD, and personal internet-monitored surveillance.

Water Supply: Borehole plus five rainwater tanks, discretely housed to the rear of the property holding well over 20,000 litres of water.

Additional Space: Spacious garden shed for additional storage.

Additional Dwelling

Originally built for a wedding, this space is generous with:

Open plan living and dining area: Accessed via French doors and a magnificent imported antique wooden double door complete with oversized antique key.

Two Fireplaces: One wood-fired and one pot-belly stove.

Kitchen and Two Bedrooms: With an en-suite bathroom and a guest cloakroom.

Location Benefits

Upper Claremont is well situated for:

Excellent Schools: Cape Town International School, Western Province Prep, SACS, Bishops, Rondebosch, Wynberg, Herschel and others.

University: University of Cape Town (UCT).

Shopping: Cavendish Square, a five-minute drive with over 200 outlets including major retailers, boutiques, restaurants, cinemas and banks.

Business Precinct: Claremont Business Precinct.

Nearby Gym: Virgin Active Gym 

Sports Venues: Newlands Cricket and Rugby stadiums.

Recreation: Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Accessibility: Cape Town CBD is a 20-minute drive; nearby are two golf courses (Steenberg and Westlake), seven vineyards and stunning beaches.

This unique combination of properties offers a secure, luxurious and versatile living space in a prime location, perfect for a large family or business professional. 

Sole Mandate.