This beautiful “African Zen” home situated in a private game & nature reserve is designed to harmoniously compliment nature and the environment. Optimally orientated to allow the best advantage of view and natural light, this north-facing home is cleverly elevated affording a 180-degree expansive view of natural bush, mountains, and river gorges.
It has a series of double-volumed separate thatched roofs over the living and bedroom spaces creating space, flow, and light while having an intricate internal design that is aesthetically pleasing.
Screed concrete flooring throughout with pebble-inlay in parts.
Windows throughout the house are uniquely positioned to maximise views of animals, birds, and bush.
The versatile open-plan living space has dining and lounge areas with a central fireplace. Foldaway doors open to extend the inside living space to a covered thatched outside entertainment area and large wooden deck creating a seamless inside/outside experience.
The two bathrooms have concrete roofs with skylights to capture sunlight, moonlight, and sky. Main bathroom with bath, shower, toilet, basin, and built-in vanity area. The second bathroom with large shower, toilet, and basin vanity. Both bathrooms have elegant tap and shower fittings.
The spacious main bedroom has a large picture window almost spanning the entire eastern-facing wall, French doors that open onto the wooden decking, a smaller window in the south, and a ceiling fan.
A curved concrete stairway gives access to the upper-level loft area. The ample loft area sleeps 4. It has a ceiling fan and French doors opening to a large, wooden elevated deck with amazing views.
An open, well-lit kitchen has built-in concrete shelving, a scullery area with a double sink and dishwasher, and a seating area for casual meals around the kitchen. Gas hob and electric oven. A stable door from the scullery area opens to a covered outside area with an outside washbasin. The kitchen area also features an enclosed storeroom and pantry.
The house has an alarm with 24-hour monitoring and response. Dstv satellite dish installed.
Located in a secured, well-managed private game and nature reserve estate. The private reserve is a Parks Board protected conservation area. Situated at the confluence of the Dorps and Spekboom with the magnificent Lydenburg Falls, the incredibly varying topography of the area is home to a large variety of game, vast number of bird species, indigenous trees, and bush. No land claims.
The house is prominently featured in “Made of Africa - Conservation by Design”, an architectural and interior design book. Read more...