Period home consisting of wooden staircases and floors, verandah facing landscaped garden with pool and entertainment area. Situated close to major schools, UCT, rugby and cricket stadium.
Interleading lounge/dining room open plan to beautifully renovated kitchen. Two spacious bedrooms with bics. Gorgeous wooden floors throughout. Two Victorian fireplaces. Full family bathroom. Separate laundry. Excellent security and secure off street parking for two cars. Delightful character semi detached cottage in the wonderfully convenient location of Rondebosch Village. Originally built to house army officers, this cottage represents a part of Rondebosch's rich history. With gleaming wooden floors, high ceilings and two Victorian fireplaces it has a timeless ambience.
Glorious country feeling in the affluent suburb of Upper Constantia with magnificent mountain views. Listen to the birds in the mature garden with lush green trees and flowering shrubs. This substantial tastefully renovated family home is set on 3658 sq metres with open plan entertainment areas leading onto an elevated wooden deck, looking out towards the mountains - enjoy entertaining in the open with breathtaking mountain views. The open plan entertainment areas with solid wooden floors have a high pitched roof with wooden beams, an open fireplace so you can enjoy magnificent fires in winter. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a separate carpeted bedroom wing with the main en-suite bedroom leading out onto the elevated wooden deck - lie in bed and savour the magnificent mountain views through your bedroom window. There is also a guest-suite comprising 2 bedrooms and a bathroom or a bedroom, bathroom and lounge also leading onto a private elevated wooden deck. There is a teenage pad/gamesroom downstairs with a wine cellar with access to the garden and pool area. This family home has it all, together with a pool, borehole, excellent security and staff quarters.
Charming character home with slate roof set on large corner plot, with stunning mountain views. Easy access to the M3 highway, Newlands Road, Claremont CBD, sports amenities, excellent schools, churches and shul. The front door opens to a black and white tiled entrance hall. The spacious lounge has an inviting fireplace for those cold Cape winter evenings. French doors lead out to a patio and garden with fishpond and built-in braai. The light and bright family room also opens out to the garden. Off the family room is a study or dining area. Downstairs there is a large bedroom en-suite which has a dressing area. The farmhouse kitchen with wooden floors leads to the double garage. Upstairs there are two very large bedrooms and two bathrooms. Off the main bedroom is a nursery or study. There are wooden windows and wooden floors throughout.
All entertainment areas open onto wooden decks wich lead to the well established garden and pool area. Three large bedrooms open to en-suite bathrooms. Underfloor heating. This ultra modern home is finished to the highest Swiss standards using wood, glass and slate .. The above combination allows the surrounding landscape to be part of the home.
This elegant 131m2 ground floor apartment with wooden floors throughout has 3 bedrooms (main en-suite) and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen and bathrooms need attention. Automatic garage and parking bay plus storeroom. Views of well manicured garden can be enjoyed from the living room and main bedroom.
Available - unfurnished: From 1 December 2010 for long Let. Separate lounge/playroom upstairs with fireplace and balcony. Downstairs there's a spacious lounge with wooden beams, gas fireplace and sliding doors out to the garden. Dining room is open plan to the lovely wooden fitted kitchen with undercounter oven & hob and separate scullery/laundry. Four good sized bedrooms all with built-in cupboards, main en-suite with shower, separate family bathroom and guest loo. Pretty pool area off the dining room. Single garage plus secure off street parking for 1 car behind remote controlled gates..
Situated on 1 246m2 of garden, this Art Deco homes oozes with character and charm. On entering this delightful home you are met with a gracious entrance hall which houses a guest cloakroom and coat cupboard and has direct access to larger than normal double electric garage with ample secure parking in front. Leading off the eterence hall, is a well fitted study complete with book shelves and wooden paneling. One can then enter the formal lounge complete with fireplace and beautiful parquet flooring. There are wooden doors leading out to the North facing patio. The dining room is open plan to the kitchen and this also has doors leading out to the pool area which is has a wooden deck and a delightful water feature. The patio area has an under cover gas braai and this then leads into a spacious family which has access to a courtyard. The family room and dining room is tiled and has music piped throughout.. The well appointed kitchen has superb display units and has a scullery and laundry leading off of it. Off the courtyard at the back is a delightful fish pond complete with fish and also a herb garden. There is also a wooden Wendy house and a bathroom which has a shower and toilet. Going up the beautiful stairwell there is a beautiful light-fitting together with ample natural light. The landing is of good size and houses four bedrooms of which two have their own bathrooms with built in cupboards and access to a patio. The main room is lovely and is of generous size also leading to the patio. North facing with fabulous mountain views, there are ample built-in cupboards and also a fitted dressing room with loads of shelves and hanging space. The bathroom has a spa bath and is complete with shower and double basin. There is also a family bathroom that the four bedroom with make use of. To complete this home there is a large flatlet with is own enterance and parking area. Well appointed kitchen with built-in-cupboards and bathroom. This a wonderful opportunity for extended family or would be really good for a work from home scenario.
This immaculate 3 - 4 bedroomed home is situated in prestigious Upper Constantia, off Rathfelder Avenue in the sought-after 'Avenues' and set in the most beautiful lush tropical garden with incredible bird life. There is easy access to the highway to town and central Claremont and within very close proximity to Constantia Shopping Village, gym and numerous popular restaurants and socializing venues. There are 3 - 4 bedrooms with laminate wooden flooring and built-in cupboards and 2 modernised bathrooms.
This delightful north-west facing apartment is on the top floor of a 2 storey block of 10 units located within walking distance of Cavendish Square and the Jammie Shuttle (UCT transport service). Access into the block is through 2 pedestrian security gates or via an automated driveway gate. The tastefully renovated and well-designed property has instant appeal. The neat practical open plan white and beechwood finished tiled kitchen has a built-in breakfast counter with 4 stools. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and designated areas for a tumble dryer and a standard refrigerator. Included is an undercounter oven and hob. Beautiful parquet floors add character to all the other areas. Leading off to the right of the entrance is a spacious living room with wooden Venetian blinds. A door opens onto a north-facing balcony. There are mountain views from all the rooms. The two bedrooms have built-in cupboards. The main bedroom could accommodate a kingsize bed whilst the 2nd is more suited to a double. The bathroom is modern and comprises a shower, toilet and handbasin and the windows have wooden blinds. The apartment is vacant and available for immediate occupation. Included in this property is 1 parking bay.
This delightful family home has had its bathrooms beautifully refurbished and offers a flatlet if not requiring a study. Pretty garden with pool. This charming three bedroom home is situated on 628m2 of land in a quiet cul-de-sac in the lush, suburb of Upper Kenilworth. The house oozes charm as it has recently had an up-grade to the bathrooms. A chandelier has been added to just about every room in the house and once again adds to the charm of this home. The entrance to the home is delightful with a large cherub plaque on the wall. Once entering inside you are met with a good size reception with an amazing chandelier which lights up a built-in- display unit. There is also a guest toilet which has been renovated and has a lovely view out to the garden. The kitchen is large with built-in hob and oven and has ample farm house cupboards. There is direct access to the double garage which is automatic. Off the kitchen is the scullery and laundry and also a good space to situate a double door fridge/freezer. There is a courtyard which houses a wooden Wendy house which is ideal for storage so as to unclutter the garage. This area is pave and also runs around the side of the house with pretty pots and awnings. The main living room is north facing and opens onto a delightful paved undercover awning which is ideal for outdoor living as it protected from the wind and rain. One also can view the pool from the family room, dining room and main living room area. Wooden doors from the main bedroom flow onto the pool area and add a special touch to peaceful living, with greenery and pretty flower pots. The en-suite bathroom has recently been renovated and boasts a slipper bath, shower and chandelier. (Really romantic). The other two bedrooms are of a good size and have built-in-cupboards. The spare bedroom opens onto an English country garden via a Juliet balcony with wooden doors and shutters. The family bathroom has also been renovated with a slipper bath and towel rail. There is secure parking for a further two vehicle behind the elect, automated front gates. The property is totally walled, has electric fencing and a new alarm system.
This home is situated in the "Garden City" suburb of Pinelands and is placed on a stand of 697sq. metres. It is conveniently within an easy walking distance to the offices of Old Mutual where there is a selection of stores open to the public. The central shopping mall of Howard Centre is nearby on Forest Drive, the main thoroughfare of Pinelands. The Cape Town city centre, the Cape Town International Airport , the University of Cape Town and the Medical School are a 15 minute drive away. The house offers a sunny, north-facing lounge with fireplace and double doors opening onto the front garden. The room is carpeted over wooden floors. Double doors open from the lounge into the dining room allowing for easy entertainment. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and there is a sensible serving hatch between the two. There are three bedrooms on one side of the house, these all have built-in cupboards and carpets over wooden floors. The main bedroom has a spacious en suite bathroom with bath, basin and toilet. The bedroom has a door to the private side garden. There are two further bedrooms which benefit from the morning sunshine and both have built-in cupboards. There is a family bathroom which has a shower, bath, hand basin and toilet. For convenience there is also a separate toilet. On the side of the house opposite to the bedrooms there are two further spacious rooms, one of which is used as a family room and the other as an office, which has air conditioning. These rooms are divided by a dry wall which could facilitate the redesign of the floor space if required. There is a door giving access to the sunny back patio. The kitchen is fitted and has a compact, galley design. It opens to a bricked private patio which has some well established trees. Opposite the kitchen entrance there is a small, useful store/utility room. This room backs onto/adjoins, the family room and could easily be incorporated into this area as a bathroom or for other purposes. The rear garden is north facing, private and relatively protected from the summer wind. There is a large wooden storage shed conveniently placed for garden equipment. Alongside the house is a spacious double garage with a side door into the garden .The property has two gated drive ways thus providing secure off-street parking for 4 cars.
Character Victorian cottage reminiscent of a bygone era in the very desirable suburb of Rondebosch. Gleaming wooden floors create a warm and homely ambience while a feeling of space is achieved with the high, pressed ceilings, enhanced by the light from the sash windows. There are four spacious bedrooms, one of which opens onto a rear courtyard and could be used as a dining room if desired. Two of the bedrooms boast original fireplaces for warm, cosy winter evenings. The living room which also has a fireplace, has French doors leading to the small front stoep, decorated with broekie lace. There is a pretty front garden, ideal for a barbecue on warm summer evenings. Secure monthly parking is available directly opposite. This property is ideally situated for easy access to Rondebosch village, Cape Town University, and Newlands sports grounds. Cape Town International airport and the city are both approximately 20 minutes away by car. Rondebosch station, library and easy shopping are all within easy walking distance. The house is currently let as student digs.
Charming family home set in the sought-after 'avenues' of Upper Constantia . This immaculate contemporary family home offers wonderful living areas, comprising a formal lounge, open plan kitchen, dining room and family room - all kitchen cupboards are custom made for this special home. There are 3 bedrooms (main en-suite) plus a family bathroom in a separate wing - all leading onto the undercover patio with built-in braai. There is an additional upstairs en-suite bedroom plus a work from home/teenpad with doors leading to a wooden deck with spectacular views all the way to Muizenberg. This charming family home is set in a manicured garden with a lap pool and a water feature leading off from the dining room through double doors. This property is private and totally secure with double garage and direct access into the house - a must during those blustery wet days of winter. Electric fencing and beams add to the security of this very special home. Nothing to be done - just move in and enjoy the lifestyle.
This spacious double-storey north-facing family home with a floodlit tennis court, pool and gazebo, is set in a fabulous established garden with lots of trees and rolling lawns for the children to romp around in, and with magnificent mountain views. The living/entertainment areas comprise a lounge, dining room, expansive tv/family room with modern open plan kitchen and study and leading out onto an undercover wooden deck. Great entertainer's home. The 4 double sized bedrooms are situated upstairs, the main bedroom having its own en-suite and with 2 additional bathrooms - great security having all the bedrooms upstairs especially for the family with small children. This property is totally secure with surrounding electric fence, beams and even a security guard for the area positioned outside the property . In-and-out driveway with double garaging.
Situated on a small stand of only 217 square metres, this character cottage is a good lock up and go. Within walking distance of the famous SACS and Westerford schools, there is also easy access to the Newlands shopping centre and restaurants as well as the M3 through to the University of Cape Town, and Cape Town city itself. This cottage has wooden floors throughout and has an open plan kitchen leading to lounge opening onto courtyard area. The kitchen is large with an granite tops and electric hob and oven. There is space for a washing machine or dishwasher. The kitchen flows out onto a lounge with a woodburning fireplace. There are French doors that and leads out to a small outdoor courtyard. There are 2 bathrooms, one full one with bath, shower and toilet. The second one with shower and toilet. In the passage there is an adjoining the kitchen which receives extra light from a skylight. The house has off street parking but this has not been enclosed. One could easily install an automated gate and intercom system.
All living rooms and main bedrooms are north facing with feature wooden oak strip flooring in the lounge and dining room. Beautiful, teak parquet flooring through out the rest of the house. The kitchen and the bathroom do need upgrading giving the prospective purchaser the opportunity to have the finishes dreams are made of. Separate, domestic accommodation, with 1 spacious bedroom and a shower room with loo plus a large separate laundry room giving this the ideal rental or extended family , possibility for a separate Cottage. Double garaging and large courtyard only add the endless possibilities, for turning this into the perfect family home. Situated in the historic area of the beautiful St. Johns , Stone Church. Nestled between Chelsea Village and Bishops Court. Andthe immediate vicinity of, Springfield School and within cycling/ walking distance of Wynberg Schools. Other attractions close by include the Maynardville Summer Theatre, Kirstenbosch Gardens both offering superb entertainment providing summer concerts, Shakespearean Theatre and open air Ballet.
The 81m2 apartment has a spacious carpeted living room with a sliding aluminium door opening onto a 5m2 balcony. There are TV, WiFi internet and satellite connections in this area. Curtains are included. The main bedroom can accommodate a queensize bed and a desk and has an en-suite shower, toilet and vanity while the 2nd bedroom is located next to the other bathroom comprising a bath, toilet and vanity unit. This bedroom is better suited to a double bed to allow space for a desk, if required. Both bedrooms have built-in cupboards and the window's finishes are wooden blinds. The well-designed kitchen has ample cherry wood veneer cupboards and granite tops. A counter serving as a work surface/breakfast bar opens onto the living room. The fixtures in the kitchen include an under-counter oven, hob and extractor, a double stainless steel sink unit and wooden blinds. The following appliances are included in the price; a washing machine, tumble dryer and refrigerator/freezer. Furniture and sundry items optional. Included in this apartment are 2 side-by-side parking bays. Claremont forms part of the Southern Suburbs; 10 minutes drive from the University of Cape Town, 10km from the city centre and 20 minutes drive from the Cape Town International Airport. The popular Cavendish Square shopping centre, the Pick 'n Pay and the flagship Virgin Active Gym are in the immediate vicinity. The Central Business District has become a hub of upmarket office blocks. The world-famous Newlands Cricket ground and the Western Province Rugby stadium are within walking distance of Claremont.
An exquisitely renovated Cape Dutch style home awaiting a discerning buyer. Enter through the pedestrian gate into a charming garden and paved entrance patio to approach the front door which leads into an imposing hallway. A convenient guest bathroom is located in this area. To the right of the entrance hall is the formal lounge with gleaming wooden floors, high ceilings and enclosed wood burning fireplace to warm the entire house during a chilly Cape winter. To the rear of the lounge is a guest bedroom which leads onto another bedroom or study. These two rooms are serviced by a private bathroom, comprising, shower, toilet and basin. The master bedroom boasts it's own fireplace (electric) and a full en suite bathroom with slipper bath, shower, bidet, toilet and basin. To the left of the entrance hall is a dining area which leads directly to a small but well designed kitchen. Exiting the dining area through the French doors leads directly to a small patio - ideal for sipping coffee in the early morning sunshine and a pool area with creatively designed wooden deck. The south west aspect of the property has a one bedroom flat with its own entrance and private courtyard with store room. The flat comprises an extended lounge area, a compact kitchen and of course, an en suite bathroom. Located next to the flat is a laundry and small store room. This home is well secured with electric fencing and sophisticated burglar alarm. The tandem garage accesses the house directly. The property, which measure 569m2 in extent is well situated in Rondebosch Silvermile for easy access to leading schools and Cape Town International Airport. Cape Town CBD is a mere 20 minutes drive away.
Enter the home through the Oregon pine front door and expect to continue the enchantment. The front bedroom on the right hand side of the passage boasts a parlour with authentic Victorian fire place and mantle and leads through to spacious bedroom, an idyllic guest suite with private parlour. The second bedroom, across the passage and also at the front of the house is spacious and the in style of the time. All windows in the cottage are wooden sash and the floors Oregon pine as one would expect. The passage leads through to a gracious lounge which is the heart of the home and from this spacious lounge, through a wide archway, one passes to the separate large dining room with French doors to quaint secluded patio with potted plants and herbs. A French provincial kitchen with pretty white cupboards and pale floor tiles can be glimpsed from the lounge and invites one to entertain lavishly. Light streams into the kitchen from the dining rom patio and from a second patio which leads from the kitchen through lush planters to first of of two garages. Leading from the lounge is the master bedroom with en-suite. It is welcome retreat for the homeowner with it's central position and a view over the small lush patio leading from the kitchen. The home is in easy acceess to freeways and shops and has been lovingly restored and cared for by it's owner.
This older spacious family home is ideally located for easy access to the popular Constantia Shopping Village, the local gym, tennis club and many popular restaurants/pubs in the area, including Groot Constantia Wine Farm with its own restaurants. There is very easy access onto the highway into Cape Town Central and on to the International Airport. This family home combines the character of the older family home as well as the spacious open plan living areas of a modern home. There are beautiful solid wooden floors in the living area and the modern open plan kitchen with Granite counter tops is open plan to the family room, lounge and dining area and leads onto a very spacious undercover patio with a built-in braai - perfect for summer or winter entertaining with roll-down blinds to keep out the winter cold. There are four large bedrooms, 2 en-suite with a very spacious main bedroom and spacious en-suite bathroom. This is an ideal family home for the family with older children as the main bedroom is set aside from the family bedrooms but still close enough for the family with younger children. And to add to all this, there is a very spacious games room/studio upstairs - large enough for a standard pool table. This home is set down a pan-handle driveway and is set in a charming garden and offers loads of off-street parking.
This older spacious, north-facing family home is situated in Upper Constantia, overlooking Silverhurst, with great mountain views towards Muizenberg, and with easy access to the Silverhurst horse trail. This property is situated with easy access onto Southern Cross Drive with access to Rhodes Avenue and the highway to Cape Town central and Constantia Village and all the local supermarkets, restaurants, gym and local tennis club. This property is in the heart of Constantia with easy access to Constantia winelands and other various smaller shopping centers and restaurants. This great family home with wooden cottage pane windows offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, modernized kitchen and 3 reception rooms leading out onto an undercover patio and north facing garden with rolling lawns and solar-heated pool. The living areas and spacious kitchen are great for entertaining. Large family room/tv room - great as a teen pad. Off-street parking as well as double garaging with direct access into the house - a must for those blustery rainy winter days. This property is secure with burglar alarm and beams in the garden.
This stunning property gives you that sense of open spaces, and yet it is well positioned with excellent security on all four sides. The sumptuous driveway, leads you up to double garaging as well as excellent staff accommodation. The large entrance hall with a portico, solid wooden flooring throughout, other than the tiled bathrooms. Lounge, dining room are charming and interleading, lounge has a cozy wood fireplace, for those stormy Cape winters. The dining room has large doors leading to a large wrap around sunny veranda. Fabulous eat in farmhouse kitchen, with free standing gas stove, laundry and scullery has direct access from the kitchen, the proportions of this wonderful family home, are evident in proportions of the laundry which leads out to a sunny court yard, for drying washing and utility bins. The kitchen leads, into a tiled family room for casual dining and television, with a large wood fire place. This in turn flows out onto a wonderful conservatory, which links the garden to the home. The garden is superb with more than enough room to kick a ball, and a 9x4 saltwater swimming pool, all of this is enhanced with the most superb, mountain views. Downstairs has a large gentleman's study, with fireplace and doors leading to the garden and garden gate, the large guest suite is also accessible from the verandah, or the main entrance. Upstairs is home to 4 superb bedrooms, two are en suite and two share a large family bathroom. The master suite has superb mountain views of the Constantiaberg as well as devils peak.
Quintessentially English - Glorious thatched family home with unbelievable proportions, set high up in the famous Belair pocket, within walking distance to Groot Constantia wine estate and 2 minutes from Constantia Nek and easy access onto the highway to Cape Town Central and the international airport. Large entrance with beautiful stone fireplace, leading to a vast gentleman's library with dark wood shelves. Double volume ceilings with wooden beams welcome you to the dining area, open plan to a large family room with full size fireplace and magnificent floor-to-ceiling sash windows. Entertainer's open plan kitchen, leading to expansive undercover patio with dining and living areas with extra cloakroom leading onto the paved courtyard. Wrought iron staircase leading to entertainer's party room with built-in bar, state of the art sound system and excellent security. 5 beautiful bedrooms - 3 en-suite with 2 extra bathrooms. Large separate scullery and ironing room. A huge extra is a totally self-contained 2 roomed cottage with direct access from Belair Drive. Beautiful English garden with a heated lap pool. Totally private and secure.
Situated in the heart of Upper Kenilworth, on pretty landscaped garden complete with established trees for shade. The garden is completely enclosed and very secure, ideal for young children as there is a jungle-gym and trampoline. The swimming pool is of above average size complete with diving board and is completely fenced for safety. There is also a pool-room which opens to the pool area and could be renovated to be a guest suite. This single story home is North facing and offers wonderful light to all the bedrooms and the living room area's There are wooden floors throughout the home which add a wonderful warm feeling to the house. The four bedrooms are of generous size and all have built-in-cupboards. The main bedroom opens out to the garden and private patio. There is also a study which is also of generous size and has bookshelves. The living room is really great as it opens onto a wonderful patio with awning. There are also bookshelves on either side of the fireplace and down lights. Flowing from the living room is a good sized dining room which also flows out the patio area which would work well for entertaining. Leading off the dining room is a fitted kitchen which has a breakfast nook and built in under counter oven and extractor fan. Out from the kitchen is an enclosed courtyard and off this leads a laundry and staff bathroom also staff accommodation and direct access to a tandem garage. There is also a rain water tank and a wonderful compost site which is well into operation and is used all over the garden. The entrance to the property is via a double automated gate and there is also a double carport and more than ample extra secure parking
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