Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)

Chance to put your stamp on majestic Constantia mansion

Home has indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court and borders on a nature area

- JAN DE BEER

A TRIPLE-volume Constantia mansion of “ambassador­ial proportion­s” will be auctioned online by Rawson Auctions Western Cape on July 29 at noon. The 3 000m² dwelling is not complete, and Rawson says the discerning buyer will be able to give it their own stamp.

The property,on a 9 490m² plot with uninterrup­ted views across the vineyards towards Constantia Nek and the surroundin­g mountains, borders De Hel Nature Area with its riverine valley and indigenous forest.

Tanya Jovanovski, regional franchisee for Rawson’s, says the home features an architectu­ral style reminiscen­t of Italian villas.

“The five bedrooms, reception rooms and entertainm­ent areas are exceptiona­lly spacious with high ceilings and lots of natural light. The entrance hall, which leads to a huge lounge with a fireplace, is triple-volume and has an elegant double staircase. The house also has formal double-lounge areas with stacking doors; a main lounge with scenic views; dining room; study and a music room. The large kitchen has a scullery, laundry and pantry.”

All the bedrooms are en suite with underfloor heating. The main bedroom has a dressing room and a fireplace. The entertainm­ent areas includes a smoking room, billiard room, indoor cinema, solarium, Jacuzzi, steam room, outdoor luxury entertainm­ent court and gazebos.

Outbuildin­gs include extensive staff accommodat­ion; a guard house; double garage and a six-car garage; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a tennis court and a courtyard with an attractive water feature.

“It’s difficult to describe the majesty of this property – it’s best to arrange a viewing to experience its scope and style.

“The Constantia location is, of course, a major benefit but the biggest selling point is the size of this mansion.”

The reserve price is available on applicatio­n. Bidding can be done by calling 079 980 3457, or by email to tanya.auctions@rawson.co.za or online.

Rawson’s online bidding platform requires pre-registrati­on at www.instantpro­perty.co.za which lists auction terms and Fica requiremen­ts.

A completed registrati­on, with ID and Fica, must be emailed to tanya.auctions@rawson. co.za. Offers for the property must be submitted on Rawson Auctions documentat­ion which is available online or by emailing auctions.info@ rawson.co.za or phoning 079 980 3457.

For more informatio­n and viewing bookings, contact Dave Stevens or Ilda Santiago at 083 261 0336 or 084 762 7195, respective­ly; or contact Tanya Jovanovski at tanya.auctions@ rawson.co.za or 082 411 9599 or 079 980 3457.

 ??  ?? The swimming pool and scenic surrounds of the Constantia mansion on offer from Rawson’s on July 29.
The swimming pool and scenic surrounds of the Constantia mansion on offer from Rawson’s on July 29.

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