R3,950,000 | 4 Bedroom House For Sale in Emmarentia

Inviting Offers From R3,950,000

Every now and then, a home brings together the things buyers spend years looking for—and this is one of them.

Set on a wide, tree-lined street beneath a magnificent canopy of established trees, this is arguably one of Emmarentia’s most picturesque addresses. The property enjoys a south-entry, north-facing orientation and sits within an extraordinary, mature garden that has taken many years to establish. The trees have grown beautifully around the home without compromising the natural light, creating that rare combination of shade, greenery and warmth.

Then there is the potential.

A substantial ground-floor wing, currently comprising a large study, reception room and lounge, lends itself beautifully to conversion into a completely independent cottage. With the ability to create its own entrance and dedicated parking, it could become guest accommodation, a private space for extended family, a work-from-home environment or an income-producing cottage—while remaining conveniently connected to the main home.

The house itself is a character-filled double-storey home in immaculate condition. It is not trying to be a newly built contemporary property. Its appeal lies somewhere else entirely. There is warmth here. Personality. A sense of permanence. Arriving through the established garden and into the home feels almost fairytale-like.

On the ground floor, the main living spaces flow through a semi-open-plan arrangement of lounge, dining room and kitchen. The central entrance hall and staircase provide a natural division between the primary living areas and the wing with cottage potential. Throughout the house, rooms are generously proportioned, filled with natural light and designed for comfortable family living.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by the second bathroom. This upper level creates a private family zone, comfortably separated from the living and entertaining spaces below.

The north-facing side of the home opens onto a raised patio leading from the dining area and kitchen, overlooking the swimming pool and garden. It is an ideal vantage point from which to watch children play on the large, flat lawn or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the established surroundings.

The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, while the home has been thoughtfully adapted to the practical realities of modern Johannesburg living. A solar system with inverter and battery backup is housed within a cellar beneath the home, while a backup water tank provides additional reassurance during interruptions to the municipal water supply.

Separate from the main house is private staff accommodation which, because of its independence and position within the garden, could also be converted into a garden cottage, studio or work-from-home office.

This is a home where the fundamentals are already right: an exceptional position, a north-facing orientation, beautiful natural light, an established garden, generous living spaces and genuine flexibility for the future.

The kind of home children will remember growing up in—and parents will enjoy living in just as much.

Homes with this combination of position, character, garden and flexibility do not come along often. Arrange a private viewing and come experience the setting for yourself.