When this newly married couple chose their site in the prestigious Mount Edgecombe Estate, the utmost research, care and attention to derail went into planning their future home. They wanted a classical home that would not date, as well as room for a future family and excellent entertaining areas. They presented their architect with a five-page wish-list. He was as enthusiastic as they were and made many suggestions that would improve the end result even further.
Perched near the top of a steep hill the home, enjoys uninterrupted views of the golf course, whilst affording its owners the utmost privacy. The architecture is in the classic Mount Edgecombe style – with a steep-pitched green-tiled roof, deep-shaded veranda, and muted natural finishes, highlighted with panels of rosy brickwork. Also on the home owners wish list was the inclusion of a grand entrance and interesting levels. A wide, whitepainted-timber, picot door leads into an entrance hall landing with a huge arched window looking out over the estate. Interesting levels were created by the use of a staircase that descends to the living and entertaining areas, and a short flight of stairs ascending to the tastefully-appointed three en-suite bedrooms. The groundfloor landing has an entrance into the double-garage, from where there is a further flight of stairs that ascends to the kitchen and walk-in pantry.
Downstairs living and entertainment areas are superb- with TV-room, kitchen, pub, and formal sitting room flowing out to a large timber deck, complete with outdoor lounge, dining and cooking spaces, sparkling infinity pool and bubbling spa-bath. The kitchen comprises cabinetry in Maple wood and Rustenberg granite countertops – perfect for these home owners who are both enthusiastic amateur chefs. The dining room has been designed for cosy and elegant fine dining – it resembles a cellar with timber beams and timber inlays set in the tinted concrete floor. Artwork from Venice adorns the walls and leading off the dining room, is a large cool wine cellar, complete with vaulted ceilings, allowing the couple to indulge their passion for collecting good wine.
The home owners are thrilled with their new home – it has everything on their wish list – and even more!
