This magical Mexican Hacienda-style home is absolutely beautiful, immaculate and abounds with vibrant bright colours, and lovely surprises.

Situated at the top end of a forest-like, wooded plot, the house is entirely shielded from street view and offers complete privacy. It has a definite magical mystical feel.

Entrance from the garden to a large central courtyard is through ornate iron gates, and immediately you’re transported to another world. The heavy wooden fort-like front doors open to a double volume light and spacious reception area, flowing into the dining area and a screened off office space. Reed ceilings and skylights add to the ambience.
The charming country style kitchen leads off to the right and embraces you with colourful blue granite counter tops, a central eating area, a separate laundry and epitomises the heart of the home. Gas hob and double electric oven.
The sunken lounge leads off to the left of the reception area, has a cosy fireplace, and big glass windows and doors.
Each floor has an en-suite bedroom. The main bedroom is currently on the ground floor, but can also be swapped to the first floor. The teak floors, a lovely spacious bathroom with walk in closet offer loads of character. Big windows frame the picturesque woods outside and make you feel like you’re in a fairy tale. Sliding doors leading out onto a patio with fireplace emblazoned with colourful tiles, and with two sides enclosed by stacking doors and windows, allow for warmth and coziness in winter and openness and summer. This leads further to a colourful bar complete with pizza oven, bathroom, and private office space, also spilling out into the woods.
Ground floor also features a charming guest bathroom and a few steps down is a wine cellar doubling up as a small home gym.
First floor features a lovely big bedroom with fireplace, full en-suite with walk in closet and big balcony, views over the swimming pool area and another flat roof area that can be converted into another bedroom if required. (The plans are available.)
Second floor is another en-suite bedroom with balcony to enjoy sunsets, sundowners and splendid views.
Everywhere in this house leads to outside which further encapsulates the indoor/outdoor flow.
Seating areas abound around the heated swimming pool, set in wooden decking and a neat rock garden creating a tranquil hideaway. The garden also features a koi pond.
Leading off the courtyard is a 2 bedroom en-suite cottage leading out onto a small private outdoor area, and undercover parking.
Double garage and staff accommodation with a Zozo hut serving as staff kitchen and seating area.
Equestrian facilities: four stables, a tack room and a feed room.
Storage space in 2 containers complete the outbuildings.
Solar inverter system consisting of 12 x 320W panels provide sufficient alternate energy for the house, and at a negotiated extra cost the extended system which allows for completely off the grid energy source can be purchased.
Security is provided by CCTV cameras, alarm system, beams and an electric fence for complete peace of mind. The CPF in the area is extremely active and successful.
A totally indigenous garden requires little watering, and attracts magnificent bird life.
The homes close proximity to the Kyalami Castle offers good investment opportunity.
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