About this property

Set within the iconic Dunkeld Mansions, this exceptional 160sqm third-floor apartment is a rare offering in one of Johannesburg’s most important modernist buildings. Designed by Harold LeRoith in 1939, the building remains a benchmark of early modern architecture. Dunkeld Mansions was featured in an architectural illustration celebrating 365 iconic South African buildings, underscoring its enduring cultural and architectural significance. This residence has been meticulously re-imagined by contemporary architect Shaun Gaylard with deep respect for the original vision, proportions and material language. The result is an extraordinarily well-considered renovation that balances architectural integrity with very discreet modern comfort. The generous living, dining and kitchen spaces unfold with clarity, their scale and rhythm perfectly suited to iconic modernist furnishings — Le Corbusier and Eames pieces feel not merely accommodated here, but entirely at home. Solid oak herringbone parquet flooring runs throughout, grounding the apartment in warmth while remaining true to its period character. The kitchen, designed by FutureClassics, is refined and highly functional, with integrated refrigeration, pull-out drinks fridge, dual ovens (steam and microwave combinations), a combination gas and induction hob and concealed extractor. Extensive bespoke cabinetry continues throughout the apartment, offering remarkable storage without visual clutter. Two beautifully resolved bedrooms are complemented by two bathrooms, including a luxurious wet room with dual showers and bath, epoxy flooring, and a walk-through dressing room. A separate laundry further enhances day-to-day practicality. Every technical aspect of the apartment has been comprehensively upgraded. All plumbing and electrical systems were replaced during the 2018/2019 refurbishment, supported by a Grundfos booster pump and a Victron inverter with MD Solar back-up battery, powering all lights and plugs. Smart home functionality is seamlessly integrated via an Athom Homey Hub linked to Apple HomeKit, allowing intuitive control of lighting both remotely and via elegant Lumen8 wall switches — a thoughtful nod to old-world tactility. Soundproof laminated glazing along Oxford Road, double glazing to the main bedroom set within the original steel frames meticulously imagined by LeRoith, who intentionally “brick-segmented” the windows to avoid alignment. There is fibre connectivity, internal ethernet points, ceiling speakers, a projector lift and Luxaflex blinds. Original details have been carefully preserved and celebrated: the window frames and bronze handles remain intact, with the front door handle faithfully replicated by Workhorse Bronze Foundry, a studio affiliated with William Kentridge — a quiet but powerful testament to the level of care invested in this home. Dunkeld Mansions offers 24/7 security, a full-time caretaker, a heated communal swimming pool, two parking bays (one is in a garage) and a separate storeroom/domestic room. This is not merely a renovated apartment, but a thoughtful architectural conversation between past and present — an outstanding modernist home for the discerning buyer who values design, history and integrity in equal measure. Additional cost: r1759