About this property

"Earnholme" - A Sir Herbert Baker masterpiece! One of Johannesburgs finest homes comes to market! Located on one of the finest street in Johannesburg, this exceptional family home epitomises stately living at it finest! The home has been meticulously maintained and preserved whilst undergoing an extensive renovation in 2014 where the interior of the home was upgraded and reconfigured to a more modern day living focusing on the layout and design! This renovation was undertaken by renowned architect, Phillip Watermeyer. The intrinsic character and period of this masterpiece has been sensitively retained. Built in 1910, "Earnholme" enjoys a blue plaque heritage status. Set on almost three quarters of an acre of beautifully landscaped flat lawn and garden, the home faces due North with wonderful views across the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Properties such as "Earnholme" are considered an important asset to Johannesburg's history! Owning a property like "Earnholme" is a privilege and a responsibility. One is merely a purveyor of such history, to be cared for and handed over to future generations. Upon entering the home to magnificent wood panelled entrance hall walls a beautiful wooden staircase and original Oregon floors, one immediately get a real sense of the history of this home. From the entrance hall you are lead through to the expansive formal drawing room with an open hearth fireplace as a centre point, wooden ceiling beams and wood panelled walls, beautiful wooden windows and French doors which open out onto the upper garden level make for a very special room. A formal dining room is adjacent to the drawing room with a curved feature bay window, a open hearth fire place and a butlers hatch to the kitchen. The beautifully upgraded modern kitchen and a wine cellar/cold room is centred around a large island. The very large gas hob and electric oven is a further feature. The kitchen layout has been carefully considered, perfect for food loving families to enjoy meal preparations together. There is a separate scullery. The downstairs study, currently being used as a billiard room, with wood panelled walls and an open hearth fireplace, opens out onto the garden and covered patio. The guest cloakroom is located down the passage. There is a family TV room/gym which leads out onto the stoep and covered patio. The covered patio is again centered around a very large open hearth fire place, an expansive space with open rafters and ceiling, and spilling out onto the curated landscaped garden. Upstairs are three gorgeous large bedrooms, with plenty of room for a 4th bedroom. The main bedroom enjoys a beautiful feature round bay window, a Morso style combustion fire place, a well sized walk in cupboard and the most sophisticated bathroom with a separate loo. There is an upstairs study attached to the main bedroom. The two further bedrooms share a bathroom and each open out onto the upstairs closed stoep, which is being used as a pyjama lounge. The views across the Northern suburbs are exhilarating. There is a two bedroom cottage with a single bathroom, perfect for guests or older children. A separate laundry and good single staff accommodation. There is egoli gas feeding the home with ducts for gas/electric Renai heating throughout the home as well as to the kitchen hob. There is a borehole which feeds the irrigation system. The double garage leads directly into the home. Excellent security, being on a 24 hour guarded boomed street, cameras and sensors/alarm. Street security levy R7500.00pm There is so much to this genuinely beautiful property. Should you like to view the home, please contact Dennis Williams to arrange a private viewing.