This Energy Rich Majestic Heritage home comes onto the market in the rare location and sort after Houghton Estate on the Houghton Ridge with breath taking views.
The property offering provides the opportunity of an extended family, business operation or a luxury Secure private home. The sale includes 2 separate garden cottages, the main house and an additional sub-division of land on the ridge included. This property is an investors dream.
As you enter this home, you are met with a feeling of opulence and tranquility as you are greeted by a long driveway of mature Jacaranda trees and a well manicured garden.
The double storey home dates back to 1913 with original features intact which includes Oregon floors and fireplaces. The architecture is a harmonious execution of proportion and balance evident in this early (style) Arts and Crafts house. The entrance hall welcomes you into the home with a wooden staircase to the 4 bedrooms with sufficient security, a coat rack and entry to the spacious entertainment area with fitted fireplaces and enclosed patio. The dining room is separate with large volumes of space, and inter-leads to a second entertainment/TV area, next to a separate glass conservatory for afternoon sun.
The spacious kitchen has a blend of country feel with modern finishes, and caters for your every need, including gas stove tops and under tile heating, with a separate scullery area off the main kitchen.
Upstairs, there are 4 large rooms all with underfloor carpet heating and 2 modern spacious bathrooms. The main bedroom is a double volume bedroom split into 2 providing loads of space and breath taking views.
There are 2 additional cottages on the property with prepaid electricity, the first is a fully renovated 2 bedroom unit with skylights with incredible lighting at the entrance of the property and an additional double storey cottage providing numerous opportunities for the home owner.
The Spacious garage has 3 garages with ample parking space for additional parking with additional quarters and storage space, located next to the Tennis court.
Finally the swimming pool provides the perfect setting, overlooking the panoramic views of the Northern suburbs heritage belt.
The home has a borehole and the fitted solar installation on a rental option.
Close to all amenities, St John’s, Roedean and King Edward VII schools in walking distance. St Mary’s”s, Pridwin , Kingsmead , Sacred Heart College are a short drive away. The M1 and Louis Botha road keep the traffic in the area to a minimum, but easy access.
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- 4 Bedroom modern home with top finishes.
- Underfloor carpet Heating in all bedrooms
- Underfloor heating in Kitchen, passages and conservatory
- Large entertainment areas and a closed patio
- Glass conservatory
- 2 Separate spacious garden cottages
- Landscaped garden with panoramic views
- Borehole
- Solar installation
- Tennis court
- Zero rated additional stand measuring 2,395m2 included
Contact us now to view this home and see how truly beautiful and unique it is . All serious offers will be considered.
