Upper Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Located on a gorgeous winding road flanked by towering forests, the entrance to this property at the very top of Constantia Upper, tastefully plays down the grand scale of this private residence. Intelligently constructed at the end of a long driveway, the home affords its residents absolute privacy. A palatial parking area in front of the home is enough to accommodate the cars of numerous guests or your car collection, while a triple, oversized garage offers direct access.

The inviting double volume foyer sets the tone for the rest of the home - luxurious, organic materials such as engineered Oak floors, frameless glass balustrades and off-shutter concrete ceilings create a balance between warmth and modernity. Solid Oak cabinetry runs through the entire property. The foyer leads forward to the main living area which comprises of a family room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room (10-12 seater), and large-scale doors onto an enormous undercover patio. Still located on the ground floor to the left of the foyer, is a cloakroom, large study with built-in desks and shelving, cinema, playroom with climbing wall and reading nook, and access to the outdoor braai area and gym. To the right of the foyer, is a gorgeous kitchen with several built-in appliances, central island, prep bowl, double sink, two gas/electric stoves, and a separate scullery. The scullery houses the washing appliances, additional fridges, sinks, and has access to the garden which leads to concealed washing lines at the back of the property. Set to one side of the home via a glassed walkway, are two staff suites which could be combined into a very comfortable self-contained apartment.

The family bedrooms are situated upstairs. They total five, and all are ensuite. Three of the bedrooms including the main lead onto a stunning terrace with jaw-dropping views of the forest and mountains. This terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the last light of the day, and the sunsets are truly spectacular. The doors and windows along this north-west aspect are double-glazed, and the blinds/curtains are set to close automatically in the afternoon. The main bedroom has a full dressing room, elevated tub, double vanity, double shower, toilet and bidet.

Set back from the main entertainment space, on the other side of a full-length pool (with retractable cover) is a private spa, steam room and bathroom - meaning that you can enjoy the comforts of a 5-star hotel without leaving the property.

Completely separate from the main house, is a luxurious double storey 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house approximately 200sqm in size. The self-contained building has its own kitchen, lounge, undercover patio (with braai and motorized awnings) and a generous upstairs terrace with views towards Devils Peak.

While the estate with its generous 8,000 sqm grounds affords its owners with space only found in the upper reaches of Cape Town, we would be remiss to ignore the future potential of the lawned, level garden that runs along the road side. This stretch totals approximately 2,400 sqm and would perfect for a new build. The existing driveway of the property along the southern boundary could be kept as is and used to grant access to both the current home and additional residences. Extras include a security guard house, diesel generator large enough to power the whole property, solar geysers, vegetable garden, tree house, and enough space for children and pets alike to explore to their hearts content.

Viewing by appointment only with Illuminate Real Estate.

House size approx. 1,300 sqm
Erf size approx. 8,000 sqm
House plans and running costs available upon request post physical viewing.