This character-filled and welcoming family home is set on a 1,150 m² erf in a highly sought-after, boomed-off area of Menlo Park, offering peace of mind, privacy, and a strong sense of community. Combining timeless charm with modern comfort, the property presents an exceptional opportunity for relaxed family living or future development.

The home features four spacious bedrooms and a dedicated study, which is currently used as a fifth bedroom, ideal for remote work or flexible living arrangements. With its prime location and solid structure, the property offers excellent potential to renovate and transform into a dream home or to capitalize on development opportunities in an area earmarked for higher-density residential use.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by beautifully maintained wooden floors that lead into a spacious, open-plan formal lounge and dining area. A striking 180-degree bay window overlooks a lush, landscaped, waterwise garden with manicured hedges, a tranquil water pond and established plants, creating a serene indoor-outdoor connection.

At the heart of the home is a charming colonial-style kitchen that flows seamlessly into a generous open-plan family and dining area, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers cupboards extending to the ceiling, practical under-cupboard lighting, granite countertops, and imported French and Italian natural stone wall tiles. Above the stove, imported handmade bluish-turquoise clay tiles from Holland add a distinctive design element. The creamy beige natural stone double sink features deep basins fitted with Italian taps, while a roller blind effectively blocks the late afternoon sun.

The adjoining family room includes a fireplace and wood-burning stove to ensure comfort during winter, as well as air-conditioning for warmer summer days. From the kitchen, wood-and-glass double doors with durable one-way glass led to a north-facing covered patio with transparent polycarbonate roofing. This inviting outdoor space overlooks the established garden and provides an ideal setting for relaxation and entertaining.

The patio features a built-in braai with a chimney designed to direct smoke away from the house, as well as a distinctive traditional Bak oven constructed with fire-resistant bricks. Perfect for cooking dishes such as roast lamb or freshly baked bread.

The main bedroom is a true retreat, offering the rare luxury of two en-suite bathrooms. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom, while the fourth bedroom has its own en-suite. The second bedroom has the potential to be converted into an en-suite bedroom, further enhancing privacy and functionality. The study includes a basin and bidet, adding further versatility. All bedrooms offer ample built-in cupboard space.

Additional features include domestic quarters, a single lock-up garage, and a separate storeroom. The property also accommodates parking for at least three vehicles within the secure grounds.

Approved building plans are in place for a double garage to be constructed at the front side of the property.

Ideally located, Menlo Park borders prestigious suburbs such as Waterkloof, Brooklyn, and Lynnwood collectively known as the “Old East,” an area renowned for some of the city’s most desirable residential properties. The suburb enjoys a central position with easy access to the N1 highway, top schools, shopping centers, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Brooklyn Mall, Menlo Park High School, and the University of Pretoria.

This home is more than just a property it is a warm and inviting sanctuary with significant potential, ready to be enjoyed, enhanced, or developed.

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