SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT 5 BED MODERN FAMILY

This tall contemporary marvel is framed by a row of majestic fever trees, set back from the road allowing for off street parking in the deep driveway. The double garage is deep and extra height, with an additional single garage perfect for golf cart storage. The huge pivot front door leads into a vast open plan space, awash with natural light from the window wall overlooking the garden and pool.

The guest suite, to the right, is neat and bright, with white plantation shutters for privacy, and a door to the garden. The en suite is modern, with shower and bath. The open plan living area begins with a lounge, flowing seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. White framed stacking doors on both sides bring the outdoors in, allowing for fantastic light and air flow. Acid wash face brick feature walls complement the pale grey and white palette, while the wood panelling feature in the lounge frames the TV wall and built-in unit. Exposed I-beams bring in an industrial feel, and the closed combustion fireplace between the kitchen and dining room keeps it cosy in winter.

The kitchen wraps itself around an L-shaped island, complete with grey stone counters and a seating area. Eye level built-in appliances nestle among the sleek white cupboards and drawers, and the 6-plate gas hob and extractor are centrally placed. A walk-in pantry is found on the way to the large separate scullery, which has a door to the yard. Down the passage from the kitchen, a kid's playroom, with air conditioning, opens to the back garden and outdoor play area. A barn style sliding door opens to reveal the fabulous entertainment room - a massive space with lofty roof line, extra tall stacking doors to the garden and numerous large pane windows. The built-in braai is alongside the bar, complete with serving counter, seating area and shelving, with a gas charcoal grill and extractor completing the entertainment options. The big expanse of lawn with established beds surrounds the inviting pool, which has glass balustrades for safety.

Moving up the striking floating staircase, the pyjama lounge with coffee station is central to the bedroom wings. Several linen store cupboards line the passage to the pair of mirror image bedrooms that share a full Hollywood bathroom. Each bedroom opens to a balcony overlooking the pool, and features an exciting mezzanine level accessed by a staircase, with storage drawers in each tread. The upper levels of these two bedrooms are joined, and include a secret room between, creating an awesome adventure zone. Another room, slightly larger, has the same mezzanine feature, offering study or additional bed space, with an en suite with shower. The opposite wing houses the impressive master suite, an expansive space with stacking doors on both sides and an open plan bathroom. Twin showers and a central freestanding tub make way for the dressing room at the end of the suite, with smart wood and frosted glass wardrobes around a drawer unit. Air conditioning and white plantation blinds are a luxurious touch.

Staff accommodation is self-sufficient, and the double Wendy house play area is a bonus for children. A generator, connected with a switch over from mains, eases loadshedding. This sprawling family home close to the school, offers an upmarket and easy lifestyle.