Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
For Sale
$1,055,000 / ₿16.755
Property ID:
CR-86262
Positioned centrally within Constantia’s premium gated estate of “Silverhurst” – overlooking the beautiful Constantia greenbelt and Silverhurst lawns, this prestigious and substantial home is nestled within 60-acres of never-ending views and gardens .
Generously sized with an impressive 570m² of accommodation, your family has a variety of living options with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a study, 3 entertainment zones, plus a home cinema with adjoining wine cellar.
As you step into the spacious light-filled entrance hall you are welcomed with unobstructed views all the way through to the garden.
Open-plan living is catered for with a generous kitchen and sizeable breakfast bar adjoining what is sure to become your favourite room in the house – a warm and inviting living room with wood-burning fireplace and copious bookshelves. The area opens out through sliding doors onto a large covered verandah with built-in BBQ overlooking the pool and garden.
A wonderful 12-seater dining room with large sash windows and doors leading to a small courtyard for hot summer night dinner parties, is the perfect place to entertain. For chilly nights, there is a gas fireplace. The fitted study has a built-in desk and cabinets/bookshelves.
The large lounge has a fireplace and doors opening out onto a wonderful verandah and pool area. A long balcony runs the length of the lounge on the north aspect overlooking the communal lawns and green belt.
Downstairs are two double bedrooms which share a full bathroom, and open out to the private garden. Also on this level is the home cinema with large pull-down screen and adjoining wine cellar.
On the upper level are three more bedrooms, all en-suite. The master bedroom suite is a most generous size and opens onto a private balcony with glorious views over the Constantia greenbelt and Table Mountain.
This elegant home has a wealth of character with wonderful architraves and detailed mouldings everywhere, American shutters and the very best fixtures and fittings. On a practical level, every need has been considered with a separate laundry and scullery, a lovely shower room off the pool area, domestic accommodation, and extra-wide garaging with direct access. There is also a borehole and irrigation system.