AN EXCUISITE SECURE LOCK-UP-AND-GO TOWNHOUSE LOCATED DIRECTLY ON THE RIVER IN RIVONIA!

Tranquil 4-bedroom, 2,5-bathroom unit in a secure complex on the river’s edge in Rivonia



Imagine coming home to this beautiful setting on the banks of a babbling brook, a mere stone’s throw from the Sandton CBD, where all traffic and other disturbances are blocked out by the relaxing sound of rippling water throughout the year, calming your senses and allowing you to truly unwind. Home to a vast array of water birds, the water in the Sandspruit river is clean enough to host various species of fish. Animals such as Genet (muskeljaatkat), monitor lizard (likkewaan) and African harrier-hawk (kaalwangvalk) can often be seen from the deck, along with Egyptian goose and a number of duck and other bird species. The unit has direct access to the river and green belt with lush indigenous plants and trees enabling you to go for a run or peaceful stroll for many kilometers along the riverbank.

This stunning freestanding double-storey unit, covering an area of 150 square meters in a 24-hour security complex in Rivonia (consisting of 49 units), is situated directly on the bank of the beautiful Sandspruit river. The house has a large deck downstairs as well as a spacious patio upstairs, both offering magnificent views of the river.

The interior walls have recently been painted and the open plan living/dining/kitchen area, as well as the two ground floor bedrooms, have been fitted with high-quality vinyl floors. The open plan living/dining area boasts a large indoor fireplace/braai and a unique ceiling made from reclaimed Oregon pine dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. The elegant wooden finishes throughout the house, comprising of vintage doors and antique door frames, contribute to a warm and welcoming ambiance.

All electrical fittings and water connections are already installed in the spacious kitchen. Kitchen cupboards and appliances still need to be installed. This offers potential buyers a blank canvas and the exciting opportunity to add their own personal touch to this gem by planning and creating their kitchen according to their own style and wishes.

A brand-new substructure for a large ground floor deck has recently been installed and the choice and fitting of deck planks will be up to the new owner. Facing south-east, the house takes full advantage of the beautiful river views. Featuring stacking (sliding-folding) doors all along the river front, the concept of inside-outside living is taken to a whole new level. This, and a large skylight, invite sunlight into all areas, allowing natural light to illuminate the house. When the sun sets, there are two lovely fireplaces (a large built-in braai as well as a cast-iron fireplace) to help create a cosy atmosphere, even in the midst of winter.

There are two large bedrooms on the ground floor, one of which is the main bedroom, leading into a beautifully designed en suite bathroom where old truly meets new. Apart from its stylish finishes this bathroom boasts with its own underfloor heating system.

Moving up to the first floor, you will be greeted by an exquisite antique staircase estimated to be more than 150 years old. This well-maintained staircase perfectly matches the very scarce A-grade Oregon pine flooring (dating back to the same era) which was installed in both bedrooms as well as the hallway upstairs.

The two spacious upstairs bedrooms share a modern bathroom which has recently been refurbished. One of these north-facing bedrooms features stacking (sliding-folding) doors opening onto a large patio. The patio floor requires resealing, and the balustrade still needs to be fitted. The first floor can easily be converted into a separate unit to provide privacy for a family member or to be rented out for an additional income.

The unit is now on the market for only R2 150 000, simply because the cost of the final finishes required is estimated at approximately R400 000.

In the interest of transparency, the finishes required include the following:

• The kitchen cupboards and counter need to be manufactured and installed.
• The laundry counter and bathroom vanity in the guest bathroom need to be installed.
• Skirtings all around the vinyl flooring downstairs need to be fitted.
• Aesthetic finishing is required to touch up the bottom corner of the antique staircase.
• Deck planks need to be purchased and installed.
• Various stacking (sliding-folding) doors need to be fitted with locks and rubber seals.
• The patio floor upstairs needs to be waterproofed and potentially retiled.
• The balustrade on the patio upstairs needs to be designed, manufactured and fitted.
• The skylight has a slight crack and needs to be repaired.
• The tempered glass in the cast-iron fireplace’s door has a crack and needs to be replaced.
• The glass in two external doors needs to be replaced.