House | Rebaja
A stunner from the street, this architect-designed Cape Dutch home stands proud in an upmarket suburb. Open in front, with a landscaped, enclosed back garden for children and pets, it has an inviting porticoed entrance and five garages on remote. Classic touches include gables, graceful arches, wood-framed doors and windows, high ceilings, chandeliers and a pergola that spans the full length of the residence. Five generous bedrooms (or a study) and 3 beautiful bathrooms (main en suite) ensure that everyone has a space to call their own. The gorgeous living area consists of a gracious formal lounge, a TV lounge with a fireplace, and a dining room with French doors that open out to a covered courtyard. The perfect, any-weather spot for casual entertaining is adjacent to the court yard, featuring thatched roof and built-in braai, pizza oven and bar with its own kitchen and full bathroom, it flows effortlessly into the park-like garden. A few steps away is another braai patio, this time under thatch and with a firepit close-by for added ambiance. The kitchen is also a masterpiece. Boasting ample solid Oak cabinets and a fashionable, freestanding cooking range with gas hob and electric oven, it has a matching separate laundry / scullery. Outside features include staff accommodation with ablutions that can be easily converted into a flatlet or studio, a cellar and water tanks connected to the garden. Other noteworthy elements are gas geysers, and top security with alarm, CCTV cameras, security gates and burglar bars. Impeccably presented, the property is both serene and close to schools and a range of shops and restaurants. Viewing is by appointment.