5 Bedroom House For Sale in Franschhoek

Exclusive Mandate. Ideally situated in the well-managed and sought after La Petite Provence Estate with the benefit of secure gated living within walking distance to the Franschhoek village. The property consists of two separate erven: the larger portion (1,057sqm) is host to an original Cape Victorian "farmhouse" circa 1927 known as the Old Manor House; the smaller adjoining erf (663sqm) is a private landscaped garden and swimming pool for the residence. Although each property is on its own separate title, they are currently seen as one large heritage property with a seamless flow between house and garden. They could however be developed as two separate properties in future, if needed.

The Manor house has been sympathetically renovated over the past 12 months and successfully integrates charming period features with a more contemporary feel. The house is ideally suited to family living with generous living areas at ground level including two separate lounges (one for the kids and one for the grown-ups). A large updated kitchen with serving island and open-plan dining room offers lots of natural light and an easy flow out to either the garden and pool on one side or a private covered "stoep" on the other. In addition, the ground floor plan also presents a guest toilet, access to the basement wine cellar and a large bedroom suite with private dressing room/study and en-suite bathroom. Upstairs is dedicated to accommodation with four bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. The two larger bedrooms (including the master) have doors out to their own private terraces with gorgeous north-east views of the Franschhoek mountains. An additional storage room upstairs would make an ideal kids playroom or teen den.

The garden is a very special feature of this property and offers a good balance between large lawns, mature treed areas and pretty floral borders. In addition, there is sufficient space for an extensive private vegetable garden. The swimming pool is well positioned in sight of the house but with adequate privacy and an inviting poolside lounging area shaded by natural trailing plants. A pool heat pump extends the swimming season and a private borehole (with storage tank) provides much needed water security.

An extra-deep, double garage offers direct access into the house and hosts an extensive back-up power system which places this property wholly off the electrical grid. The property also offers plenty of additional parking and benefits from its private location at the end of a cul de sac.