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Utterly charming synthesis of the lovingly preserved original (1897) house with the masterful and extensive additions, designed/overseen by renowned Jane Baldwin (2000). Meticulously and passionately enhanced and maintained by the current owners of 30 years. The garden is breathtaking – English country garden themed with many mature trees and a distinctive high street hedge and a delightful potting shed.
This home enjoys two street frontages and several garden “spaces”. These are all private and offer different vistas from all the rooms (a unique feature) : the large formally landscaped courtyard with imported fountain; the lushly landscaped courtyard along the full length of the east façade with a patio under an umbrella-shaped tree for those hot summer days; the
north and west facing sun drenched gardens with fertile wide beds and lawn at the entrance garden and overlooked from the front stoep.
Entering from the front entrance at the north-east facing charming covered stoep, are the formal dining room with bay window and original fireplace and lounge with original fireplace and french doors. There are three bedrooms in this original section of the house – the main with feature fireplace, classic built-in cupboards and a beautiful full en suite. Two further generous sized bedrooms and two immaculate and timeless bathrooms.
The heart of the home is the very spacious open plan living room, dining area and kitchen with a long row of stacking doors opening out to the courtyard garden, ideal for entertaining on a large scale. The kitchen is a treasure, cleverly designed with an imported cooking range, scullery nook and central island.
This living space connects via a wide light-filled passageway to a large guest suite or home office space. This has a bay window with doors opening to the courtyard garden and its own pedestrian gate to the street. Also suitable for Air BnB ing.
Very large double garage with laundry and home gym area. Additional secure parking for 2/3 cars in the paved courtyard area behind a second street gate.
Other features include: a well point, computerized irrigation and good security.
This home is located in the heart of the school belt, in walking distance of Bishops, Micklefield and Forres Schools and in close proximity to Lutgensvale fields- enjoying all the amenities of Rondebosch Golden Mile with close access to the major arterial routes.
We look forward to welcoming you to this truly special, iconic home that has been part of the rich history of Rondebosch for nearly 130 years!
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