House for sale in Claremont Upper

Quietly situated on a sought-after avenue near top-tier schools, “Sonnenschein”—meaning Sunshine—stands as a stately, character-filled masterpiece built in 1937. This extraordinary property, set on an exceptionally rare erf of 4085 sqm, radiates timeless charm and grandeur.

A long, elegant driveway bordered by flourishing plants and majestic trees leads to an impressive entrance with solid wooden doors and heavy iron handles. Inside, high vintage pressed ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, solid wooden doors, dazzling chandeliers, gleaming parquet floors, and classic sash windows abound.

The ground level features a grand study with a fireplace and French doors opening onto an expansive terrace overlooking a park-like garden with mature trees, lavender bushes, hydrangeas, bougainvilleas, and lush Monstera plants. The formal lounge, with yet another fireplace, flows into a grand dining room with a recessed feature ceiling and doors opening onto a veranda overlooking a flowing fountain and rose garden.

The state-of-the-art kitchen includes a cosy breakfast nook with granite counters, a built-in Miele coffee maker, microwave, Gaggenau eye-level oven, convection hob, extractor and walk-in pantry. An adjoining laundry room provide access to a charming back courtyard. The kitchen extends into a comfortable lounge with a fireplace and doors leading to an undercover pool entertainment area with a built-in pizza oven and braai overlooking a large saltwater pool. A guest bathroom is also on this level.

Stone stairs with an ornate wrought iron balustrade and floor-to-ceiling wooden shutters lead to the first floor. A generously sized pyjama lounge with an undercover balcony offers views of the distant Hottentot mountains. This floor has three climate-controlled double guest bedrooms, all with built-in cupboards. One bedroom has an ensuite with a shower, while the other two share a luxurious family bathroom. The exceptional master suite features its own private balcony, an ornate chandelier, a dressing room, a walk-in closet, a separate toilet, and a full ensuite with a grand shower and a spa bath.

Additional features include a wine cellar, staff accommodation or a guest cottage with one bedroom, a lounge, kitchen, and shower. The estate is equipped with four remote-controlled garages with loft storage, a borehole with a filtration system, four large water tanks, an advanced irrigation system, a Hubble inverter with battery backup, a comprehensive alarm system, security beams, electric fencing, and an intercom system—ensuring the highest levels of security and convenience.