House sold in Constantia Upper

EXCLUSIVE MANDATE. This unique Constantia homestead 'Steenhuis' is set on a magnificent 18622 m², set across 3 erven among woodlands at the base of the Constantia Nek. The property commands breathtaking views of the Constantia valley, vineyards, and False Bay. This three storey homestead offers a generous 1400 m² of underroof accommodation.

Designed in a beautiful Cape Dutch style, this home is perfect for entertaining with wonderful flow throughout, featuring stunning formal and informal sitting and dining rooms. Built in a U-shape, the structure embraces a large north-facing courtyard with extensive parking space. The south face features two grand patios on the basement and ground floor levels, running across the length and breadth of the home, overlooking terraced gardens with lush vegetation and tennis court.

While designed in the beautiful style of a classic Cape Dutch manor, the structure was built in 1991, with the upstairs bedroom component remodelled in 2017. Solid wood is featured throughout the home in the doors, windows, shutters, ceilings, beams and shelving.

A welcoming double-volume entrance hall leads to four beautifully appointed reception rooms to the left and right. The ground floor includes a guest cloakroom and work-from-home office. The kitchen, with its separate scullery, opens into the family room and leads to an inviting conservatory/braai room with floor-to-ceiling glass stack-back panels showcasing magnificent views of False Bay on the south. On the far right is a second expansive entertainment room with lounge and dining area with pellet fireplace and work station with built-in cupboards and basin and integrated fridge and dishwasher. Doors open to the enclosed all-seasons verandah, featuring a built-in braai and glass stack-back doors. This area leads down to the pool and jacuzzi.

The basement features a guest suite and an entertainment room with built-in bar, wine cellar with tasting room, gym, an expansive room ideal for a home theatre and staff room. Two additional staff rooms with a lounge, shower, and toilet are located on the ground floor.

The upper level, renovated in 2017, houses five luxurious en-suite bedrooms with large windows and window seating that welcome natural light. The main bedroom suite is particularly impressive, featuring a walk-through study, a comfortable lounge with a door to a private balcony, spacious his and hers walk-in dressing rooms and a generous en-suite bathroom.

Special features include: solar panels, pellet and woodburning fireplaces, Italian Stucco floors, ducted aircon, borehole with filtration system, pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, self-contained flatlet, state-of-the-art security systems, two garages with direct access and parking for nine cars.

This Constantia homestead offers an exceptional combination of space, comfort, and security in one of Cape Town's most sought-after areas, perfect for family living and entertaining.