Breathtaking is the only way to describe the magnificent grounds of this property. After entering the substantial wrought iron gates, the driveway curves past extensive lawns, rose-covered arches and rose gardens, manicured flower beds and huge trees, up to the motor court and the elegant porte-cochere of a grand mansion, ready for a make-over.

High volumes and large windows feature in the generous reception space, as well as in the spacious lounges and dining areas, which are interlinked and stretch the length of the house, with numerous French doors opening onto the garden, or into the enclosed entertainment patio.

The formal lounge has a fireplace with a decorative carved wood mantelpiece and marble surround and base, plus a section with fitted shelving and cupboards. The spacious formal dining room has crystal wall light fittings and double French doors opening into the patio.

The family room has a magnificent arched ceiling with inset lighting, a window seat with cushions, fitted cupboards, and shelving, and flows to the patio, as well as to the garden, with French doors and many windows providing lots of light. The entertainment patio is enclosed on three sides with glass - numerous arched French doors and extensive windows have a stunning view of a central reflection pond and garden. It has skylights and easily houses large lounge and dining suites. The breakfast/ informal dining room has a crystal-curved central light fitting and bay sash windows looking onto the garden.

From every angle in the house is a stunning view of the park-like gardens - with enormous pin oak trees and many others; rose gardens, trimmed hedges, and shrubs line the walkways, as well as the fruit and vegetable gardens. There are extensive lawns, as well as a pond for koi fish, plus a tennis court. The sphinx statues on pedestals contemplate the long reflective ponds and add to the visual delights.

The attractive spacious kitchen has a fitted server area at the entrance, granite surfaces, white fittings, a central island, Gaggenau electric hob, an extractor fan, eye level oven, griller, plus lots of sash windows with blinds. The scullery and laundry both match the kitchen fittings and finishes, and there is a fitted pantry.

The elegant curved staircase has a grand moulded balustrade and handrail matching those of the front balconies, a wrought iron chandelier, plus large casement windows for superb light. The panelled study has fitted cupboards and shelving and has a balcony overlooking the motor court.

The first bedroom has a central chandelier, fitted dressing room, bathroom en-suite with marble vanity, basin, and cupboards below, bath with marble surround and hand shower, shower and separate toilet

The second bedroom has three sets of French doors opening onto the front balcony, attractive wall sconces, plus ceiling lighting, and a fitted dressing room. The en-suite bathroom has a marble vanity and basin with cupboards and drawers below, shower, separate toilet

The third and fourth bedrooms have central decorative light fittings, fitted cupboards and shelves, French doors opening onto the front balcony and the bathrooms en-suite with marble vanities with basins and cupboards below, baths with hand showers, toilets, and one has a shower as well.

Staff quarters are situated in a separate house consisting of a central lounge /kitchen, five bedrooms with fitted cupboards, two bathrooms, two toilets. Garaging for three cars and a motor court that can accommodate at least twenty vehicles. Four Jo-jo tanks for water collection for the irrigation system.

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