R4,500,000
4
18
5.5
3465
This historical home brims with quality and sophistication, the magnificent gardens provide one with a sense of tranquillity and serenity in a natural and picturesque setting and this lovingly and impeccably kept house is a timeless blend of past and present. Featuring many interesting spaces that invoke a loving environment with double volume living and dining areas flowing seamlessly to the heart of the home, the open plan beautiful kitchen features a massive island with a SMEG oven and all the amenities to bring out the aspiring chef in you. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms all en suite with the main having a walk through library and an exquisite bathroom. The billiards room is also situated upstairs with magnificent views of the landscaped gardens. Notable features: Full cottage with separate garden and entrance through the back servitude. Numerous outbuildings including triple garaging, separate large artists studio, double domestics quarters, outside laundry, workroom and gardening room. Huge manicured gardens with a borehole. Gazebo overlooking the fishpond. Tennis court. Solar heated pool. Jacuzzi room overlooking the pool area. Generator which powers the entire house, minus the geysers. Bar with two informal lounges. Lovely separate self contained Granny cottage or Guest suite. Potential Sauna room off the pool area. Come see all that this home offers! Call to View By Appointment. Kensington is based in one of the most centralised positions in Johannesburg, with easy access to major shopping centres like Eastgate and Bedford Centre, Bedford Gardens and Kensington Clinics, Cleveland and Bedfordview Police Stations, major highways and the OR Tambo international airport. The Schooling is fantastic in the area with top Model C Schools such as Leicester Road and Bedfordview primary, Jeppe Boys and Girls high Schools and Private Schools such as Reddam, St Benedicts, St Andrews and Assumption Convent. Kensington was one of the first suburbs built in Johannesburg and as such the homes are sturdy and well-built. The area is steeped in history with many historical names and buildings such as the Kensington Castle, Kensington Sanatorium (Clinic), Rhodes Park and the Scottish War Horse Memorial. The High street buzzes with people coming from all over for the Antique stores, perfect to while away your weekends and Restaurants to have a bite to eat in during your shopping expeditions.
Tennis Court
Garden
Servitude
Pool
Flat / Cottage
Domestic Quarters
Property Type:
House
Ownership Type:
Freehold
Number of Floors:
2
Last Sale Date:
15 Mar 1993
Land Size:
3465sqm
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
5.5
Living Areas:
6
Study Rooms:
1
Garages:
3
Parking Bays:
15
Rates & Taxes:
R1,965