Multi-storey house for sale in Rondebosch

“ Rose House ” built-in circa 1905 has been lovingly and fully restored and architecturally extended to adapt to a modern open-plan lifestyle with easy indoor-outdoor flow to the multi-faceted garden spaces - giving this home an ambience of comfortable sophistication with many fanciful touches.

It boasts truly impressive original features – a charming front portico with water feature, four further balconies, a grand main staircase that graces the large entrance foyer, a second staircase, three feature fireplaces plus a huge AGA cooker/fireplace, lovely pressed ceilings, teak woodwork throughout and a third attic floor.

The formal lounge and drawing room/family room (with circular bay window) lead off from the splendid foyer. A newly built family /dining room/open plan farmhouse style kitchen opens out to the west-facing entertainment deck and pool as well as to the south-facing balcony- forming the very generous informal heart of the home. The bespoke kitchen includes a central island and separate scullery/laundry area – marble tops and solid wood units.

There is a downstairs guest bedroom and bathroom - that opens to the north patio and treed secluded garden. On the second floor, there is a spacious landing, three sizable bedrooms and two Victorian-styled bathrooms.

The main bedroom has two walk-in closets (one could be a study that opens to a balcony) and a fireplace. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a study with built-in units and has its own private balcony.

The attic floor comprises a bedroom with divine mountain views, bathroom and a lot of storage space. Double garage and ample visitor parking behind the auto wooden gate. 2 beautifully styled and spacious, self contained outside guest suites currently achieving exceptional rentals (from R300k to R500k per year) through booking.com., are set away from the house in the landscaped and well-treed garden. Situated in sought after Silwood, close to the local schools in the area, the Rondebosch Common and an easy commute to the city and general metro access.

A unique and very special home that has to be seen to be appreciated!!