It’s a rare find that marries the pragmatic and the poetic. But it was the balance of desirable location and obvious charm that captivated the owners of this gracious, one-of-a-kind home. An historical property – once part of a much larger estate – Bel Ombre, for sale in Constantia, Cape Town is certainly not your typical cookie-cutter southern suburbs house. And while a savvy investment, it was a purchase primarily driven by a love of the unusual and unique.

Heritage Home

This 1724 heritage home is beautifully secluded, offering a further sense of retreat within the greater Eden that is Constantia, and in a setting fit for children’s storybooks or nostalgic garden parties. The original architecture has over the centuries morphed and adopted motifs from periods along the way. Now it has a predominantly Victorian character courtesy of a wraparound porch, elegant gables and wrought-iron fretwork. The hybrid of styles give it a character impossible to replicate. In a sea of interchangeable houses, this stands apart, quite literally, as something special. Easy access to the greenbelt, as well as schools, beaches restaurants and the wine route gives it appeal for socialites and nature lovers alike.

Versatility

On a practical level the house is incredibly versatile – previous residents embraced its traditional heritage and used the rooms in formal fashion, while the current owners live in a more casual, family-friendly way. Rooms can be adapted to suit any lifestyle with numerous self-contained spaces lending themselves to home offices, playrooms, perhaps a gym. All living rooms but one have direct garden access too – a lovely feature allowing for easy, effortless indoor/outdoor flow.

Ambience

It blends the best of mod cons and ambience. Four original fireplaces make winter not only bearable but even enjoyable. An Aga in the kitchen complements the house’s traditional bones, while new additions like a pizza oven and solar panels equip the house beautifully for modern living.

Specs:

• Erf size: 5 257m²
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Lounge, dining room, family room
• Aga and pizza oven
• 2 gas fireplaces
• 2 wood burning stoves
• Self-contained cottage
• Spacious staff accommodation
• 2 swimming pools (lap pool and eco pool)
• Tennis court
• Solar geysers

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