Vrijstaande woning in Rondebosch

This substantial family home, the original manor house in the area, has been masterfully updated and extended for today's living. With well-preserved (priceless) original features (teak windows and flooring) and an appealing façade and cleverly positioned on the double plot (consolidated by the current owners) for maximum use and enjoyment of the garden and mountain views.The downstairs reception rooms have wonderful internal as well as indoor-outdoor flow to the front and side verandahs/entertainment patios. The entrance foyer leads into the substantial formal lounge with wood burning combustion stove within the feature stone surround and opens on to the covered entertainment patio with built-in braai. The sunroom/family room is open plan to the country-style kitchen with centre island – conducive to entertaining on a large scale as well as for family living. Sizeable study and guest cloak. Also on the downstairs level, a spacious bedroom with French doors opening northwards to the side courtyard (independent access) could be used for further home office space or adapted to suit the next family's needs.Three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, the main being spacious with a charming full en suite bathroom.The generous-sized granny flat (70m²) is well appointed and independent with its own garaging with direct access and a private patio. Comprising an open plan living room and kitchen, single bedroom and bathroom. Ideal for work from home, rental or multi-generational living set-up Superior garaging for 5 vehicles with separate direct access to the main house and cottage.The garden has universal appeal, from young children to urban farmers, with mature trees and well fed by two well points, 2 pumps and a feeder tank with 2000 litre capacity and computerized irrigation. Lovely big pool (resurfaced recently), an established vegetable garden, a built-in trampoline and a lawned area plus a large immaculate workshop. Good security features, new heat pump providing efficient hot water.Situated in a sought-after quiet and neighbourly pocket, close to leading schools and with quick access to metro routes. All this just waiting for the next fortunate family to snap up!