5 Bedroom House in Shallcross

Improved to be a forever home

This is not simply a house that has been given a cosmetic makeover. The owner intended this to be her long-term home, and the work she put into it reflects that. Important improvements have been made to the property itself, including complete electrical rewiring, new stormwater drainage at the front of the garages, and a new water backup system.

The result is a spacious five-bedroom home with the practicality of a property that has been prepared for many more years of family living.

The brand-new kitchen is finished with quartz countertops and Superwood cabinetry, and opens to a spacious tiled lounge and dining area with a feature ceiling. Four fitted bedrooms are upstairs, while a fifth bedroom is downstairs. The main upstairs bedroom opens onto a private balcony overlooking the front of the property and surrounding neighbourhood. That downstairs bedroom is particularly useful for a family member who may find stairs difficult to navigate, or simply wants the convenience of having a bedroom on the same level as the main living areas.

There are two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Upstairs, the shower is separate from the toilet and basin, adding useful practicality when the family is getting ready in the morning. Air-conditioning is provided upstairs and downstairs.

At night, the lights stretch across the landscape, and on a clear day the view extends all the way towards the Indian Ocean. It is an unusually broad outlook for a property in this setting.

At the rear is an entertainment area with a braai space, while the property provides drive-in access, a carport and secure parking behind double automated gates. Security is further supported by an alarm system and cameras covering both the inside and outside of the property.

Water interruptions are less of a concern thanks to the new JoJo tank and pump system. The tank is filled from the municipal supply, and the pump can supply the entire house when the municipal water is unavailable.

There is a lot here that you can see. But perhaps more importantly, there is a considerable amount that you can''t see the rewiring, drainage and other work undertaken to make this a home for the long term.

The owner put that kind of care into it because she believed she was building her last home. The next owner gets the benefit of that investment.

Contact me to arrange a viewing.