Western Cape, Cape Town, Constantia, South Africa

Homes of this calibre rarely come to market. Circa 1728, the original “Belle Ombre” farm and homestead means “Beautiful Shade”.
This quintessential Victorian-style homestead is set on a commanding 5257m2 prime corner plot with dual access in the prestigious and sought-after pocket of the “The Avenues” within Constantia Upper. Lose yourself in the history and magnetic charm of this meticulously restored and magnificent Victorian beauty, showcasing authentic architectural detail with many gorgeous, traditional and classic features throughout. It is a style of home where the heart ends up overruling the head, making it a truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind purchase.

RECEPTION ROOMS:
• A welcoming entrance foyer with patterned tiles and soaring ceilings leads to the two adjoining and elegantly appointed formal reception rooms. Each have French doors and sash windows leading to the wrap-around veranda overlooking the established
lush and mature gardens.
• Adjacent to the formal reception rooms is the formal, well-appointed North-facing dining room. A fireplace, skylight and double French doors also lead onto the wrap-around veranda which overlooks the sparkling pool.
• A further spacious and light-filled informal family room also features a fireplace and overlooks the pool.

KITCHEN:
• A unique and original farmhouse eat-in kitchen, fitted with a large free-standing stove, deep double wash-up sinks, a pizza oven and ample workspace and storage.
• A separate pantry and laundry.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
• The luxuriously appointed master bedroom suite features a fireplace, sash windows, shutters and French doors leading onto the veranda. The suite has a spacious walk-in dressing room and stylish en-suite bathroom with freestanding copper bath, double
basins and large indoor/outdoor shower.
• Bedroom 2: A well-appointed North-facing bedroom with en-suite shower room, leading out to a private courtyard.
• Bedroom 3: Spacious bedroom with fireplace and separate bathroom fitted with bath/shower and an additional private outdoor shower.
• Loft Room: Oversized loft-style room with an abundance of space and light has an en-suite bathroom and offers versatile accommodation options.
• Separate Guest Cloakroom.

OUTBUILDING/COTTAGE:
• A spacious and open plan bedroom with en-suite bathroom, lounge and double French doors leading onto a veranda overlooking the Tennis court.
• Separate laundry.
• Self-contained staff accommodation with intimate eat-in kitchen and en-suite bathroom.
 
EXTERIOR AND GARDEN:
• Oversized double tandem garage with ample space for four cars and storage.
• An established and mature garden with rolling lawns and two pools (Traditional North-facing sparkling lap pool and naturally filtered Eco pool).
• Large outdoor entertainment deck overlooking the Eco pool.
• Borehole with filtration system and a 10,000L Jo-Jo tank with irrigation system.
• Tennis court.
• Treehouse for kids, a sunken trampoline and a Wendy House for garden equipment.

SECURITY:
• Excellent security fitted with alarm, internal motion sensors, external beams and CCTV camera system.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• Solar panels with inverters and back up batteries.
• Solar geyser.