SUSTAINABLE 4-BED HOME ON THE GREENBELT

A gorgeous modern family home, overlooking the dam and greenbelt, with views towards Reddam School. An artistic blend of wood, glass and stainless steel I-beams, nestling in an established indigenous garden, bring you a contemporary delight, with a slight industrial feel.

A wide, glassed double volume entrance welcomes you into a bright and airy space, with polished concrete floors and dramatic light fittings. To the left, the open plan living area begins with a large kitchen, complete with coffee station and a breakfast bar attached to the central island. Stone counters combine with wood and pale yellow splashbacks to give a warm, yet sleek and tidy look. A walk-in pantry is found alongside the separate scullery, opening to the yard. Stacking doors open to a deck overlooking the garden, bringing in bird song and fresh air. The vast lounge beyond the kitchen opens on one side to another deck, with a tranquil water feature and established vegetable garden. A closed combustion wood-burning fireplace keeps it snug, with the far end of the room opening to the third deck with built-in gas braai, shrouded by trees for shade and privacy.

A natural pool (no chemicals) has prime views, surrounded by trees and shrubs planted around large rocks that were excavated during building. A delight of secret paths and shady nooks, the indigenous garden is low maintenance and water-wise.

The other wing of the ground floor has sliding IBR doors into the extra deep double garage, complete with workshop and store area. With sliding doors on both sides of the garage, access to bikes or garden tools is a breeze. A guest suite faces the garden, with double volume space.

Moving up the wooden stairs, which are neatly tucked behind the kitchen, you enter a pyjama lounge, with a balcony. The rooms upstairs have exposed beams and large windows - all part of the carefully designed cross ventilation that balances the indoor temperature. Off this lounge, an enormous studio/office space with a wall of windows overlooks the greenbelt, with an equally long balcony on the other side. An automated roller blind shields the room from the late afternoon sun.

Two mirror image bedrooms share a full bathroom, overlooking the garden. The master suite is vast, with masses of wardrobes and sliding windows to capture the views. Plantation style metal blinds on one side and roller blinds on the other, ensure privacy and an uncluttered finish, with a spacious full bathroom finishing the suite.

Solar panels take care of daily energy needs, with a solar geyser upstairs, and gas geysers downstairs. Large tanks harvest rainwater for irrigation, and double glazing throughout the house ensures good insulation. Domestic quarters, with a separate entrance complete the picture of an inviting sustainable home in a superb location.