R 15 800 000 | 4 bed property for sale in houghton

IN ONE WORD: “EXQUISITE” Authoritative and definitive home with exceptional finishes which is located in the upper Houghton. Enriched area with lush aged beautiful trees. Cascading water features, fountains, ponds, gazebo, and site viewing sundeck. This property was originally built in the 1900’s by the Oppenheimer family. Filled with ageless history and all the incorporating information leading to these fine homes. The approach to this property is through well-defined automated solid gates, followed by an uphill winding cobble-paved driveway, flanked by a duck- and koi- pond, with flowing water features on the right side. Passing up with the inquisitiveness views of what is ahead and driving underneath archways allows to accentuate the grandeur of the driveway and the natural beauty and surroundings. The driveway takes on a roundabout style shape, which is bought to completion by a large fountain. On your left, a beautiful rock staircase gives you access to an equally spacious open-plan studio situated above the double tandem garage. This “Studio” can be used for business purposes as it is currently used, and is totally independent with a bathroom and kitchenette. Opportunity for a large business to operate from home, or a rental option available in this section of the property. Complimented with Juliette railings and a jardinière display. Bright and colorful. The “Cottage” with a bright open-plan combined lounge, dining area, kitchen, and spacious en-suite bedroom. This cottage features beautiful well designed windows and ledges. Also complimented with a private garden. Access to a double garage purely used for the cottage residence. The “Home”, the primary residence, comprises two luxurious en-suite bedrooms. The primary bathroom is spacious with many closets and a Moroccan-designed bath and overlay. A large marble-top dresser is centered in the middle of this unique bathroom. The “Home’s” Finishes include marble flooring which is the highest level of beauty, sophistication, versatility, and sturdiness. Wide barge-board skirting, stately extra-length solid kaya-wood doors with complimenting wooden architraves, sculptured bolection moulds, gold-leafed cornicing. Guest bathroom, surrounded by prestigious velvet wallpaper. These exclusive rooms are touched by the softness of pure silk curtains. American shutters feature throughout the whole house. A combination of split-unit air-conditioning, gas fireplaces, and underfloor heating ensures that the house remains comfortable in the winter months and pleasantly cool in the summer. A complete surround sound system & camera system with separate controls. The “Kitchen” A luxury Colonial spaced design kitchen. Access through the kaya-wooden double doors opening to a beautiful Tuscany Patio for your morning coffees, complimented with well-designed garden features and architecture. On the interior exiting from the kitchen, you are welcomed into a large, elegant home office. The “Staff accommodation” comprises three separate rooms with a communal kitchen, bathroom, and toilet - all leading onto a central covered courtyard. A rare designed rock pool that circulates water back into the pool by way of a cascading water feature. The home is fully off-grid with an extensive state-of-the-art solar plant, solar geysers, gas piping, and a steady year-round flowing borehole. Sixty-four [64] solar voltaic solar panels with 24 lithium storage and backup batteries produce sufficient electricity to power the home with 100kW of electricity daily. The 15,000L-a-day water-handling capacity includes three 5,000L JoJo tanks automatically filled by the borehole and pressure pumps, a high-tech filtration system, and an extensive sprinkler system throughout the gardens. Solar geysers produce 600L hot water daily. The property is fully walled with a single entrance and electric fencing along the full perimeter. Motion beams and a fully integrated eight-view panel of CCTV cameras monitoring the periphery of the property can be viewed from every room in the house. The alarm system is linked to 24-7 Rapid Response. Unparalleled unique elegance with spacious comfort zones, best describe this home. A delight of this magnificent property balances the grandeur of an extravagant lifestyle. The finishes are timeless and elegant, displaying only the best quality throughout! Renovated heritage home with exceptional finishes. Home off-the-grid with extensive solar and borehole setup. Gourmet kitchen and separate scullery. Large dining area. A fully equipped office ideal for home office or consulting room. Garden cottage with open plan design. Landscaped garden, rock pool, free-flowing fountain, well-situated gazebo with views. 3 Garages (1 singular leading into the home, double garage below office space). 3 bed staff quarters with communal kitchen and covered patio.