3 bed detached house for sale

3186 Achilles Street, Zwavelpoort Sh, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

If you are looking for a Secure, Country Lifestyle, this extraordinary property is for you!
Situated in rural Zwavelpoort, yet within minutes from Atterbury Road in the East of Pretoria, this small holding of 4,2 ha offers unexpected advantages. Surrounded entirely by a strong boundary wall of significant height, topped by an electric fence, the property provides a modern residence, extensive outbuildings, energy efficiency and even two glamorous holiday chalets.
The modern residence is on one level but has a spacious cellar, a rare addition to local homes. The house features a large open plan living room / dining area, a big study, three spacious en suite bedrooms, a large, modern kitchen that opens to a covered patio with wood fire braai, gas braai, work counters and space for under counter fridge. A laundry room and scullery lead off the kitchen, as well as a pantry. The kitchen is sleek modern and features a large island with breakfast counter, quartz countertops, induction stove with downdraft extractor, gas oven, space for microwave, dishwasher.
Noticeable features of the house are the exquisite floor tiles, high ceilings and focus on both natural light and interior lighting. The bedrooms, study and living / dining room are air conditioned.
The patio converts to an outdoor room by automatic roller blinds on two sides. The patio is level with an open deck with gas fired pizza oven, glass balustrade, infinity style swimming pool, as well as a dressing room.
The cellar has access from both inside the house and pool deck and is a perfect wine cellar and relaxing lounge.
The property has a substantial outbuilding featuring fifteen garages plus a worker's room, surrounded by a large paved, secure yard. Further outbuildings are a walk in strongroom, a free standing utility kitchen, domestic worker's quarters and shed for three 5 000 litre water storage tanks. Close to the main gate is a large Wendy House as additional staff housing / gate house.
The property has an extensive solar system that provides power for ordinary day to day requirements. There is also a 50 kVA generator on standby. Water is from a borehole. Three 5 000 litre tanks feed a 1 500 litre tank connected to a filtration system at the house.
Nestled in a forest of tall trees are two exceptional chalets, each furnished to exacting standards. The first ‘Tree House' is a wooden structure raised on stilts and has a bedroom and bathroom, large deck, an outdoor hot tub, plus a built up braai and paved outdoor seating area. The second chalet is a larger, screened off brick structure with patio and braai, lounge, bedroom and bathroom, as well as an outdoor hot tub screened by Roman style drapes. The two chalets are marketed on an online social platform. Turnover is R 50 000 to R 90 000 pm.
This property is located 20 min away from Menlyn but also several nearer shopping centres, private schools, medical facilities, veterinary clinics, office parks and major access roads.