About this property

Set in a garden adorned with oversized pots of lemon trees, herbs, and decorative topiaries, this Tuscan Villa is a hidden gem in a suburb that exudes charm and tranquility. This architecturally designed home by International Architect, Pierre Lombard, embraces the welcoming feel of French Provencal, combined with old-world Italy and luxurious modern style living. Designed around a theme of a Pompeian courtyard house, this gracious home is flooded with light and encompasses exceptional Italian finishes with travertine flooring throughout, Cordoba handcrafted terracotta roof tiles throughout, granite clad bathrooms, kitchens, and entertainment gazebos, and hand-crafted Vasco Henriques gas fireplaces. The chef's kitchen in the open-plan family entertainment area allows for relaxed entertaining and interactive cooking with guests and family. The stunning entertainment area with its raised Gazebo faces back across the pool, reminiscent of the Venetian canals, looking towards the dining room with an exquisite hand-painted fresco of Venice’s famous Grand Canal. The atrium is surrounded by seven sets of double doors, allowing the flow of the home to accommodate extensive entertaining with its extra-high double-volume ceilings and spacious open corridors, lighting up every space in this north-facing home. The formal library, study with wine cellar, stately dining room seating 12, kitchen, family and breakfast rooms, all wrap themselves around a bright, naturally lit atrium, surrounded above by Juliet balconies. The property comprises 3 separate dwellings all architecturally designed to create the feel of an Italian Village encompassing the main house, separate smaller 2-bedroom version Tuscan Villa which can be rented or used as guest home, with its separate entertainment area and private entrance from the street, the office suite accommodating open plan workstations and boardroom, plus separate building with private courtyard for 2 staff quarters. MAIN VILLA DOWNSTAIRS - Travertine tiles and underfloor heating throughout the Villa - Vasco Henriques fireplaces in the library and family room on Egoli gas - Entrance hall that leads off into the formal lounge and study with a wine cellar - Atrium that has access from all the downstairs rooms - Double-volume dining room that opens out onto the Atrium with views of the pool and Gazebo - 2 generous Kitchens with Italian ovens to cater for the family, and a chef's kitchen for entertaining - Open plan breakfast room and family lounge - Scullery and Pantry that can be converted into a walk-in cold room (just add an air conditioner) - Guest toilet MAIN VILLA UPSTAIRS - Travertine tiles and underfloor heating throughout the Villa - Vasco Henriques decorative fireplaces in the main suite and the guest suite on Egoli gas - Graced by two beautiful staircases on either end of the Villa leading up to the 4-bedroom en-suites - 4 lovely bedrooms, all ensuite with expansive built-in cupboards - Delightful passage that gives you a view of the entire downstairs and entertainment area - Exquisite north-facing main bedroom en-suite and guest ensuite that leads off onto a spacious balcony with views of the manicured gardens to the entertainment gazebo and Italian rooftops of the courtyard encompassing the smaller Villa and Office suite. - Generous walk-in storage room for luggage, sports equipment, and general storage -Two generous linen cupboards in the crossover passageway MAIN VILLA ENTERTAINMENT - Fabulous entertainment area with its raised Gazebo, built-in bar, and bathroom - A spectacular view of the Villa from the Gazebo – capturing the beauty that has been created - Sparkling black marbelite pool with amazing water features - All the downstairs areas wrap themselves around the bright and naturally lit Atrium - Pristine garden with its various features of Italian silhouettes THE BALANCE OF THE COMPLEX - Parking for 3 Carports and 2 Garages for the main house, 2 Carports for the small villa - Generous provincial stone courtyard, which provides ample extra parking for entertainment. - Delightful, smaller version replica of the main home – this second Villa with its own entertainment area and entrance, is an absolute gem and value-added addition to the offerings of this amazing property. - It could be an income-generating option or be used for guests or extended family - Offices (or third Villa) with boardroom, kitchenette, and bathroom - Staff Quarters with private courtyard - Egoli Gas – supplying gas geysers, all fireplaces, Jet Master braai, and kitchen hobs - Outdoor Jet Master Braai - CCTV and intercoms throughout all parts of the complex - Electric fence and Alarm Security system - Computerised Irrigation System - Rental generating income of up to R40 000 per month is possible for all 3 cottages Live the Dream of Refined Sophistication of Opulence and Splendor of Yesteryear. Asking R 14 650 000