House for sale in Constantia Upper

Ideally positioned in the heart of Constantia, this versatile and generously proportioned five-bedroomed home offers exceptional living with a separate guest suite and expansive grounds. Designed to embrace the north-facing sun, this residence enjoys seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for family living and entertaining on a grand scale. Set on approximately 3,800m² of level, landscaped grounds, the property features multiple outdoor living areas, a wraparound verandah, and a 12-metre pool, all within a magical garden setting.

The reception areas are warm and inviting, featuring a sandstone-tiled entrance hall, a formal double lounge with solid wood flooring, two cast iron fireplaces, and French doors to a secret garden plus two more opening to the verandahs. A large dining room with French doors opens to the enclosed verandah. Additional living spaces include the open-plan family/TV room with a freestanding wood-burning stove, a casual dining area, a fitted study, and a library overlooking the pool and garden. There are two guest cloakrooms—one off the entrance and another near the library—with plumbing to convert into an extra bathroom if needed.

The open-plan kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops and shaker cabinetry. It includes a five-plate gas hob with extractor, dual eye-level ovens, a microwave, and abundant storage. The scullery accommodates double fridges and two dishwashers, and a step-down laundry offers utility connections and access to a storeroom or pantry. Accommodation is generous, with five bedrooms—two upstairs and three downstairs.

The upper-level wing includes a spacious lounge with open vaulted ceilings and two en-suite bedrooms, each with skylights and either a shower or full bathroom. Downstairs, the main suite opens via French doors to a private patio and garden and features a luxurious en-suite with jet bath, double basins, heated towel rails, and separate toilet and bidet. Another ground-floor bedroom includes garden access and a shower en-suite. A private guest suite—accessed from the verandah—includes a walk-through dressing room, en-suite shower, and French doors leading outdoors.

The garden is a standout, with lush vegetation, shady seating areas, a pond, meandering paths, and a hidden “secret garden.” Additional highlights include a double garage with workshop and wine cellar, auto-gated off-street parking, and a gravel driveway framed by mature greenery. Other features include a separate braai area, American shutters, sash windows, and stacking doors enclosing the verandah for year-round use. Two versatile outbuildings offer staff accommodation and a second room suitable for a home office or gym.

Practical features include a borehole with dual 5,000-litre tanks (for irrigation and filtered household use), a robust solar system (five 5kW and one 12kW inverters with 16 panels), and a full alarm system with interior/exterior beams linked to armed response.