Country house for sale in Valley, Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The ambiance of this residence, complete with its enchanting mature garden, orchard, and breathtaking mountain vistas, is undeniably splendid. The property provides diverse living arrangements, featuring 3 distinct dwellings, each accompanied by a private garden. This presents the prospect of generating additional rental income or accommodating an extended family. This is a place where lifestyle and possibilities seamlessly converge. Just a 20 minute coastal drive from the city, this property invites you to experience country living with modern convenience.

The property is zoned rural, presenting opportunities for sub-division and the potential to build yet another dwelling. Two north-facing houses, thoughtfully designed with separate entrances, gardens and garaging. The grounds are a low-maintenance haven, adorned with mostly indigenous, drought-tolerant gardens. Children will revel in a paradise of lawns perfect for ball games, climbing walls, and trees waiting to become the foundation for tree houses. A wheel chair friendly, 2.4 meter deep swimming pool adds to the allure.

This property isn't just a home, it's an entertainment haven. Host fabulous parties and private functions with secure parking on-site. Flat-lawned areas create the ideal setting for marquees and seating, while a large thatched gazebo with a built in barbeque and spacious brick-paved entertainment area overlook the inviting pool.

Main house (All on one level):

* Enclosed entrance porch with double security gates, entrance hall with double doors.

* Double volume central living area with closed combustion wood-burning fireplace; bi-fold doors open to enclosed front veranda, secured with security shutters

* Dining area with sliding door opening to enclosed front veranda, secured with security shutters leading to hardwood deck.

* Kitchen, ample storage, granite counters, electric oven and gas hob and utility area for washing machine and tumble drier. Pantry.

* Master bedroom, sliding doors to enclosed front veranda secured with security shutters leading to hardwood deck.

* Currently two separate dressing rooms with floor to ceiling storage.

* En-suite master bathroom with double shower, bath, basin, dual flush toilet, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

* Double guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower, bath, basin and dual flush toilet), double doors to enclosed front veranda.

* Third bedroom currently used as work-from-home office with built in cupboards.

* Aluminium American Plantation shutters on doors and windows throughout.

Second house (All on one level):

* Separate private entrance with sliding electronic gate.

* Tandem garage with electronic door and ample secure off-street parking.

* Oak parquet floors through-out with ceramic tiles in bathrooms.

* Spacious central living and dining area

* Kitchen with space for washing machine and dishwasher.

* Master bedroom with separate entrance, built in cupboards, en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating.

* Second bedroom with built in cupboards.

* Second bathroom with shower and underfloor heating.

* Third bedroom / study

* Large private garden with established trees.

* Ample space for swimming pool, vegetable garden or additional parking.

* Fenced off from remainder of property with slatted wooden fence and slinging gate

Separate flat and storeroom

* Work from home office / staff quarters / granny flat / teenage pad

* Adjacent to Main house

* Fenced off with separate private entrance off driveway

* Bedroom with built in cupboards

* Bathroom - wet room with shower, basin and toilet

* Kitchenette with cupboards, double sink, and space for bar fridge

* Storeroom with door into garage and double doors opening onto laundry yard between main house and flat

* Access from lower or upper portion of property

Additional::

* Well-point and pump

* 9 x water tanks totalling 38 000l

* 7.250 kw Solar system

* sma 3 phase inverter

* 24 x 300-watt pv panels

* 4 x solar geysers

* Three Phase Municipal electricity

* Good security. Security camera positioned at entrance to Terrace. Beams, alarm system, electric fence

* Hen house for poultry or aviary

* Established fruit orchard - olive, fig, apple, peach, pear, plum, guava, lemon, naartjie, orange, lime, avocado, mulberry and promegranate trees, gooseberry bushes

* Vegetable garden

Come and discover the epitome of country living set against the backdrop of Hout Bay's natural beauty. This property offers an escape to a lifestyle of serenity.