Rare opportunity to acquire two adjacent erven and modern homes in Kirkwood
Executive Summary:
Offered for sale are two properties, 35 Whytes Road and the other one which borders, 12 Searle Street. One property is used as the main family residence and the other property, which has recently been extensively renovated and fully modernized, was previously used as a separate income producing home to rent.
The properties are split across two, adjacent erven and could potentially be used as independent homes for a large multi-generational family; a combination of an office and work-from-home compound or as a rental property.
The architecturally designed main family residence borders Whytes road and conveniently located immediately opposite the entrance to Kirkwood High School. It is set on 1440 sqm with Rietberg mountain views and vistas. It comprises the main...
Rare opportunity to acquire two adjacent erven and modern homes in Kirkwood
Executive Summary:
Offered for sale are two properties, 35 Whytes Road and the other one which borders, 12 Searle Street. One property is used as the main family residence and the other property, which has recently been extensively renovated and fully modernized, was previously used as a separate income producing home to rent.
The properties are split across two, adjacent erven and could potentially be used as independent homes for a large multi-generational family; a combination of an office and work-from-home compound or as a rental property.
The architecturally designed main family residence borders Whytes road and conveniently located immediately opposite the entrance to Kirkwood High School. It is set on 1440 sqm with Rietberg mountain views and vistas. It comprises the main home and is a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom (master en-suite) light-filled space with an abundance of unique features. Excellent living and entertainment areas seamlessly flow to the multiple, beautiful outdoor areas, making it a home perfect for entertaining or retreating within a mature and verdant garden. In addition, the main home boasts a separate guest flatlet with generous space for guests including an en-suite bathroom.
The second erf, (12 Searle Street) which borders 35 Whytes Road has recently been extensively renovated and is now a tastefully modernized home with a large, bountiful, and lush garden which includes a variety of fruit trees.
ERF 1 Main Home:
A welcoming and impressive entrance walkway with large feature veranda, complete with a tranquil water feature and pergola, invites you to the front door. You enter the home into a generous open plan area which includes a spacious double living room area and dining room and is anchored by a wood burning fireplace in the center, off-set with an open plan kitchen. On the one side this space features an exquisite wooden library wall balanced on the other side with a magnificent, bespoke wine and audio-visual cabinet. This room includes multiple large aluminum doors on either side that filter in abundant natural light and lends itself to being opened during summer evenings to allow in the gentle, cooling summer breeze. The side doors lead to the patio and a deep undercover outside entertainment area with built-in braai boasting both a dining and sitting area that overlooks the pool, fire-pit, and an established “park” like garden with mountain views. A separate and well-appointed TV lounge and entertainment area with wood burning fireplace and sliding doors also opens onto the patio, pool and garden area.
A spacious separate guest flatlet with full en-suite bathroom and access to a small private patio and garden, lends itself to welcoming family and friends alike in their own, private space.
Master Bedroom:
A luxuriously appointed and generously proportioned master bedroom suite with spacious dressing room, ample cupboard space and large windows with an en-suite bathroom with garden views.
Two further spacious bedrooms, with built-in cupboards.
All bedrooms and living areas are air-conditioned.
Kitchen:
Spacious and well-designed eat-in, open plan kitchen with an abundance of cupboard and workspace and feature windows with sight lines onto both the front and back garden.
Fitted with granite countertops, electric hob and oven with space for a double door fridge, leading onto an outside utility area [with deep basin], perfect for cleaning sports equipment and drying laundry.
Garden & Entertainment:
A truly magnificent level, mature and manicured garden with mountain views [and garden lights.] The outside area is an entertainer’s delight, with a large double volume undercover dining and sitting area, built-in braai, and fire-pit, all set around a sparkling Mediterranean style pool. To keep the garden in pristine condition and as back-up water supply a large 10,000L water tank is linked to an electronic water system has been installed.
Flatlet:
A good-sized 4th bedroom/flatlet and en-suite bathroom with separate entrance, overlooking the front manicured garden. Perfect for guests, extended family, work from home or Airbnb income potential.
Additional Features:
• Double garage with outside toilet and store rooms
• Security
o Excellent security, fitted with alarm system, cameras, internal and external motion detectors, and access control.
• Water
o 10,000l Tank for irrigation and backup water
o 1,000l Tank for Rainwater harvesting and connected to kitchen area
• Automated Irrigation System
• Mediterranean style pool with including LED pool light
ERF 2: Secondary Home
See Propery 24 listing 112999628
12 Searle St, Kirkwood
R2,100 000