R5,500,000 | 7 Bedroom Freestanding For Sale in Houghton Estate

The property spans 1874 sq. meters and comprises two houses. The main house, approximately 534 sq. meters over two floors, includes a sweeping open-plan entrance, formal lounge, an 18 sq. meter office, and a 71.5 sq. meter wine cellar/studio/games room. The ground floor features a spacious kitchen, an intimate dining area with a courtyard, and access to a North-facing patio, plunge pool, and under-cover patio area. The first floor houses four en-suite bedrooms and a 'pyjama lounge'/TV room. The main has a dressing room as well. Plans include a lift shaft from ground to first-floor level and onto the roof garden/terrace. Additionally, there are three garages, one of which is a drive-through garage to the second house. Solar panels are accommodated on the roof.

The second house, situated behind the main house, offers three bedrooms, with the main bedroom en-suite and two bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining area leading to an open patio and under-cover patio. Accommodation for a live-in domestic worker is provided on the ground floor, with a separate entrance, comprising one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining/sitting room - adaptable as a small cottage.

The property is distinguished by a central driveway entrance bordered by majestic palm trees and meticulously crafted front gardens. Additional features include: wall garden and pond, art deco fireplaces, view over the Houghton golf course and back vegetable garden.