This unique property offers an extraordinary lifestyle opportunity in a sought-after area of Hilton that enjoys no loadshedding. The 12.2 hectare property is located within the James Wakelin Grassland Nature Reserve, bordering on both of the exclusive Garlington and Mount Verde estates, providing an oasis close to one of the fast-developing nodes of Hilton.
The property features two architecturally designed homes in the Natal Verandah style. It enjoys expansive east-facing views over the valley. These two homes would be perfect for a family in the main house and grandparents occupying the smaller home, or you could continue to rent out the cottage as a popular overnight stay, currently yielding R2 000.00 per night in this capacity.
The main house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as a guest toilet. The main bedroom is a beautiful open-truss space...
This unique property offers an extraordinary lifestyle opportunity in a sought-after area of Hilton that enjoys no loadshedding. The 12.2 hectare property is located within the James Wakelin Grassland Nature Reserve, bordering on both of the exclusive Garlington and Mount Verde estates, providing an oasis close to one of the fast-developing nodes of Hilton.
The property features two architecturally designed homes in the Natal Verandah style. It enjoys expansive east-facing views over the valley. These two homes would be perfect for a family in the main house and grandparents occupying the smaller home, or you could continue to rent out the cottage as a popular overnight stay, currently yielding R2 000.00 per night in this capacity.
The main house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as a guest toilet. The main bedroom is a beautiful open-truss space with a fireplace, a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. The three additional bedrooms are generously sized and feature built-in cupboards and verandah access. The open-plan kitchen and dining room has wonderful timber fittings, granite worktops and new upmarket Smeg gas and electric hobs plus a new oven. Enjoy the spectacular lounge with its double-volume ceiling, stack doors to the verandah and open fireplace. In addition, there is an independent air conditioned loft study, a large games room (with a pool table), a small wine cellar, a large scullery, a separate pantry, and an outside laundry area. Portions of the house enjoy underfloor heating and there are six additional built-in cupboards in the corridor adjoining the bedrooms.
The long, wrap-around verandah is accessed from the bedrooms and kitchen. Additional features include a basketball hoop, gas braai and a large garden area for relaxing in. There are mature apple, peach, plum, lemon and grapefruit trees in the small orchard.
Internet is via a high-speed radio link. All the routers and receivers as installed are included. There is garaging for two cars and a corrugated steel-clad out-building that is currently used as a double carport and wood storage area. The big workshop in the garage has a walk-in strong-room for the storage of tools, mountain bikes and other accessories.
The second home (cottage) is completely removed from the main house. It has gorgeous open-truss ceilings, an open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area, underfloor heating and two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There is a shade-cloth carport with parking for two vehicles.
Both homes have been recently renovated, including interior and exterior painting and new, upgraded thickness Chromadek roof sheeting. Borehole water is pumped to 30 000 litres of storage capacity. The property features an electric fence around the expansive (largely) indigenous garden as well as perimeter beams and alarm systems.
As the property is zoned agricultural, the rates are very affordable – currently R1 400 per month. There are no monthly levies other than an annual contribution towards the boom/access control point on the only access road into the area. You will save up to R10 000 per month in rates/levies when compared to the neighbouring developments.
The Nature Reserve comprises four adjoining properties, totalling 71 hectares. An annual game count is held in the area, and local species include Reedbuck, Inyala, Oribi, Duiker, Otters, Servals, Genets, Caracals, Leopard (sighted recently), Jackals, Warthog and Porcupine. You will hear the Jackals and Reedbuck calls at night.
A three-minute walk will take you to the nearby golf driving range and to the local gym, with a heated 25-metre lap pool. The surrounding area is enjoyed by trail runners, mountain bikers and dog walkers. The property has excellent primary and high schools in close proximity, including Cowan House, Laddsworth, St Anne’s and Hilton College, and all the major brand grocery and retail outlets are a five-minute drive away in Hilton.