8 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Van Der Hoff Park
R8,970,000
Monthly Bond Repayment R95,658.74
Calculated over 20 years at 11.5% with no deposit.
Web Ref No RL32889
Eco-Luxury Oasis: Your Self-Sufficient Haven on 1 Hectare
Eco-Luxury Oasis: Your Self-Sufficient Haven on 1 Hectare
This self-sufficient and sustainable home offers a unique blend of comfort, security, and eco-friendly living. Located just 800 meters from Pnp, the property boasts various features designed to provide a luxurious yet environmentally conscious lifestyle, indulging you in the lap of luxury.
At the heart of the property are two boreholes equipped with a salt system for de-scaling and filters to ensure a steady supply of clean water, with a minimum output of 8000 litres per hour. This water is used for household needs and supports the extensive irrigation system that maintains the lush gardens and orchards.
A robust solar power system, complete with batteries for nighttime use, meets the property's energy needs. The solar system is 10 - 12Kw of power, generating up to 50kWh daily. Two 12kW Deye 3-phase inverters, connected in parallel, deliver 24kW of power, supported by a battery bank consisting of four Dyness 5.12kWh batteries, providing 16kWh of usable energy and a maximum of 200A to the inverters. This setup ensures the property can operate on solar power for 3-4 hours at night.
The property also benefits from 3-phase power and a 3-phase generator, ensuring a reliable energy supply.
The primary residence, House 1, is a haven of comfort and luxury. It features four bedrooms with built-in cupboards, the main bedroom boasting an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. There are two additional full bathrooms, a guest toilet, and various living spaces, including two living areas, a dining room, and a study. The linen closet, spacious kitchen with a breakfast nook, separate scullery, pantry, and large laundry room add to the convenience of the home. A solar geyser and heat pump system provides hot water, while underfloor heating in all bedrooms, three wood stoves/fireplaces, and aircon in all rooms ensure year-round comfort. The kitchen is equipped with gas and electric stoves and two electric ovens. A guest suite with its kitchen and bathroom offers privacy for visitors, and the housekeeper's room with a bathroom provides additional accommodation.
House 2, while smaller, offers no less in terms of comfort. It features two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and the main bedroom has a walk-in closets, a spacious kitchen with a pantry/mini pantry, a gas stove, and an electric oven. The living area is generous, and the home also includes:
A wood stove/fireplace.
An enclosed stoep.
A separate scullery.
A separate laundry room.
Three aircons keep the home comfortable, and a double garage provides secure parking. This house also has its own borehole and solar geyser, ensuring independence from the primary residence.
The property includes three apartments, each with its unique features. Apartment 1 is a bachelor pad with a separate kitchen featuring marble countertops and a shower in the bathroom. Apartment 2 is a spacious one-bedroom apartment with a living area/kitchen featuring marble countertops. Apartment 3/office is an open-plan space that can be converted into an apartment or a garage, with water points for a geyser and shower already in place.
Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, a play area for children with a climbing frame, a merry-go-round and a treehouse, an established seasonal vegetable garden, a fruit orchard, a pecan nut orchard, and chickens that provide eggs for household use.
Security is paramount with electric fencing, an electric gate, and an alarm system throughout the property. Eight garages with electric motors, four carports, and municipal sewerage and waste removal services exist.
This property is a testament to sustainable living, offering a serene and self-sufficient lifestyle without compromising luxury or convenience.