3 Bedroom House in Marloth Park

Marloth Parks early years left a few gems behind, and this thatched beauty is one that never lost its shine.

This thatched face-brick home went up in the early years of Marloth Park, and it has been looked after so well that it kept all its original charm and lost the creaks. Think of good biltong: a little older, a lot better.

Step onto the covered veranda between the sturdy face-brick pillars and youll know youre in the bush. The double doors open into a generous open-plan living and kitchen area under a lofty ceiling, with ceiling fans for lazy afternoons. The kitchen has warm wooden cupboards, plenty of counter space, and a walk-in pantry. Thats the kind of luxury that lets you buy the family-size pack of everything and never apologise for it.

The master bedroom is downstairs, with air-conditioning, built-in cupboards and its own en-suite bathroom. Nobody has to climb a staircase at 2 a.m. for a glass of water.

Upstairs, a landing leads to two more bedrooms tucked cosily under the thatch, each with its own en-suite bathroom. That makes three bedrooms and three en-suite bathrooms, so theres no queue and no negotiations. And the landing doesnt just lead to bedrooms. It carries on to a viewing deck among the treetops, perfect for coffee at sunrise or a sundowner at, well, sundowner oclock. Bring binoculars. The neighbours here have hooves, feathers and strong opinions.

Outside, a big timber deck with a shaded pergola is made for long lunches at the picnic tables. Beside it sits a brick-built, farm-dam-style feature, a blank canvas waiting for your vision. Add water and a pump and you have a splash pool. Leave it as is and its a conversation piece. Either way, it comes without the cleaning schedule. A guest loo opens onto the deck, so theres no tour of the house required. The paved boma circle with its fire pit and built-in seating wall is ready for stories that get better with every telling. A wooden storage cabin tucked among the trees takes care of all those things you swear youll use one day.

The garden is natural bush, with a cycad or two for good measure. You wont spend weekends mowing, which leaves more time for the important things, like standing very still while something magnificent walks past.

A well-kept, characterful home with three en-suite bedrooms and plenty of deck, in the Marloth Park everyone fell for in the first place.

Call me to view. Bring your braai tongs and your sense of humour. The warthogs already have theirs.