5 Bedroom House in Northcliff
5 Bedroom Residence For Sale in Hillel Avenue, Northcliff
Magnificent property ideal for residential family use or a Bed & Breakfast
Investment & Value-Add Proposition:
Positioned proudly along the prestigious Northcliff mountain ridge, 17 Hillel Avenue represents a rare combination of sheer architectural scale, unmatched panoramic views, and extraordinary capital upside.
Spanning a massive 2,000 m² stand with a 650 m² floor footprint, this property offers an exceptional entry point for savvy investors, developers, or multi-generational buyers looking for value well below replacement cost.
Key Investment Highlights
Exceptional Scale & Sub-R 7,000m² Entry Price
Below Replacement Cost: Acquiring a 650 m² under-roof residence on a 2,000 m² stand at a market valuation between R 3,900,000 and R 4,200,000 translates to roughly R 6,000 to R 6,500 per square meter under roof. Rebuilding or replicating this scale on the ridge today would require significantly higher capital outlay.
Comparable freestanding family homes in Northcliff with similar footprints and views generally trade and list between R 4,150,000 and R 4,950,000
High-Yield Hospitality & Co-Living Potential.
Turnkey Guesthouse B&B Layout: Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, the sprawling floor plan naturally accommodates a boutique guest lodge, executive bed-and-breakfast, or a high-demand co-living rental model.
Dual-Living & Income Generation: The expansive layout allows for effortless zoning or partitioning into independent wings, making it ideal for an owner-occupier seeking a separate short-term rental Airbnb income stream to subsidize bond repayments.
Lean Holding Costs & Full Ownership
Prime Ridge Positioning & Lifestyle Appeal
Elevated Views: Elevated balconies and high-pitched ceilings capture sweeping, unobstructed views across Johannesburg, making it a perennial favorite for tenants and future buyers alike.
Secure Enclave: Located within one of Northcliff''s most desirable tree-lined avenues, offering both tranquility and rapid access to major arterial routes, top schools, and commercial nodes.
Favorable Municipal Rates: Municipal rates and taxes sit at a manageable R 3,706 per month for a substantial 2,000 m² property footprint.
Bedrooms:
Five bedrooms - 2 ensuite
Master bedroom leads out onto a balcony
Magnificent walk-in closet leads through to a beautifully tiled full bathroom
Ensuite bedroom downstairs offers a shower
Bathroom 3 - shower and Tub
4th Bedroom - currently a study
Studio downstairs:
Private entrance to a large lounge bedroom bathroom
Kitchen area
Upstairs:
Truly magnificent large reception lounge leads out onto a balcony
Bedroom bathroom
Well appointed kitchen:
Separate breakfast room
Attractive wooden carpentry
Eye-level hoven induction plate gas stove
Rustenburg counter tops
Large scullery and laundry room
Study:
Magnificent wall to wall cladded wooden panels book cases and work stations
TV room with fire place
Main reception lounge offers a wood burner and built in bar
Upstairs large reception lounge leading out onto a balcony
Upstairs reception area under cover with built in barbeque
Well appointed dinging room with attractive built in server
and display cabinet - leads out onto balcony
Outdoor entertainment:
Large chlorinated pool with net - fiber glass
Beautiful terraced garden with various large trees and a jungle gym
Unique paved platform for entertainment
Two built-in barbeques
Outdoor guest showerloo
Double garage and double car port
Staff room with kitchenette bedroombathroom store room
Security:
Beams
Linked alarm SCP Electric fencing
Trellis doors in front of all external doors
Spanish bars in front of all windows
Amenities close by:
0.49 km
Impala Shopping Centre
0.64 km
Northcliff Corner Shopping Centre
0.95 km
Verdi Shopping Centre
Property details
- Listing number T4700266
- Property type House
- Listing date 5 Oct 2026
- Land size 2 000 m²
- Floor size 650 m²
- Rates and taxes R 3 706
Property features
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 5
- En-suite 1
- Lounges 3
- Dining areas 1
- Garage parking 1
- Open parking 1
- Flatlets
- Access gate
- Alarm
- Balcony
- Built in cupboards
- Fenced
- Laundry
- Pool
- Staff quarters
- Study
- Walk in closet
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen
- Garden
- Scullery
- Pantry
- Electric fencing
- Paving
- Fireplace
- Built In braai
- Irrigation system