A unique two-home property in the upmarket suburb of Saxonwold is up for sale for R10.5 million, located on one of the largest heritage stands in the area.
Saxonwold is one of Johannesburg’s oldest suburbs, with wide roads lined with big, old trees that wind through the avenues.
It is also one of the oldest suburbs in Johannesburg, having been developed into a township in 1925.
Because of its age and prestige, the suburb is home to many heritage homes. These properties are generally older than 60 years and are protected under the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA).
They require special permits for alterations, renovations, or demolition.
Property data for the area shows that property prices in the suburb average around R5.2 million but range widely, with higher-end sales reaching R8 million to R20 million.
Larger properties, with more than four bedrooms and unique characteristics, push above the R10 million mark.
It is an upmarket northern suburb with many stately houses on big properties, which is one of the more unique features of the new listing.
According to Byron Thomas Properties, the 3,092 square metre property features two homes and is primed for large families or owners looking to accommodate extended family or long/short-term rentals.
The main home comprises 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, with the master suite featuring a custom-fitted dressing room, a luxurious full en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower.
It offers a massive dining room, living room, family room, study, and kitchen, all looking out onto a courtyard.
The property also boasts a second home with a large, open-plan lounge and kitchen, a separate dining room, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.
There is also spacious staff accommodation, including a bedroom with a walk-in closet, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a lounge.
Outside the accommodation, the property features large yards and gardens, a gas braai area, and a pool. It also has a private, freestanding work-from-home office with air conditioning.
The property has made a host of modernisations and off-grid upgrades over the years and features full solar and borehole resources, reducing its reliance on city services.
For water and energy, the house has a top-spec solar system with 12 panels, 2 inverters and 3 batteries; a mainline gas connection, 2 gas geysers and a borehole for home and garden use.
Being in Saxonwold, the house is centrally located, sitting close to business hubs like Hyde Park and Rosebank, and to top private and public schools.
It is also near quality medical facilities, such as Park Lane Clinic, Rosebank Clinic, and Milpark Hospital, with easy access to major retail nodes and shopping malls, including Rosebank Mall, The Firs, Melrose Arch, and Hyde Park Corner.
Pictures of the Saxonwold home
Inside the home
Inside the second home
