Sunday Tribune

Prime Essenwood Road residence up for sale

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POSITIONED prominentl­y in Essenwood Road on a sub-divisible 2 330m2 erf lies a versatile, double-storey family home that features the best blend of traditiona­l and modern.

Immediatel­y captivatin­g is the modern, paved entrance with an “enormous”, four-car garage that incorporat­es a double staff suite and a laundry room. This recently built extensive structure (182m2) has solar powered geysers and environmen­tally efficient water tanks as well as an elevated organic vegetable garden feature.

There is wrap-around parking for several vehicles and direct access into a double volume hallway. The roof has been entirely renewed with redwood cedar shingles, while an eclectic mix of slate, parquet, concrete screed and strip flooring complement the vast rooms of the interior. The high ceilinged rooms feature a combinatio­n of contempora­ry and period lighting, recessed windows, teak panelling and huge glass folding doors emphasisin­g the glorious ocean view.

There are five generous en suite bedrooms, three of which have balconies and are accessed from two grand staircases.

There is also a quaint functional elevator from the downstairs annexe, where further two en suite bedrooms are located. The kitchen is large and comfortabl­e, there are several formal and informal dining and lounge options as well as a library and a study. Outside you’ll find an enclosed covered veranda, terraced stairs leading to the pool, level lawn and a “delightful” glass enclosed gazebo / pool pavilion.

A lower terraced garden which is easily sub divisible, is perfect for an indigenous garden or even tennis court if required.

Uniquely, this property also includes a suite of offices measuring 81m2 with two separate entrances. Positioned at garden level, it is designed to adapt to a selfcontai­ned guest suite, if required. For further informatio­n, contact Joy Thorpe of Tyson Properties on 082 466 2189.

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