Property
Description
Property Description
Positioned on the sought-after 2nd Avenue in Hyde Park, this older residence presents an exceptional opportunity to transform a substantial property into a bespoke luxury home. Set on an expansive 3,219m² stand, the property offers generous accommodation, multiple living spaces and an established landscaped garden, providing the ideal foundation for an exciting renovation project.
The home features four bedrooms, including three upstairs. The exceptionally spacious main bedroom boasts an en-suite bathroom, a walk-in dressing room and direct access to a private balcony. Two additional bathrooms service the upstairs bedrooms, while a fourth en-suite bedroom is conveniently situated downstairs.
Designed around open-plan living, the home offers a massive kitchen with a separate scullery, an office and four separate living areas, providing ample space for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. One of the living rooms and the dining room open onto a covered patio, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
A dedicated entertainment room, complete with a guest cloakroom, also opens onto a patio overlooking the established landscaped garden and large swimming pool. An additional guest bathroom adds further convenience for family and visitors.
Additional features include three garages with direct access into the main house, domestic quarters and a separate cottage comprising a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. The cottage is ideal for extended family, guests or independent accommodation.
A rare opportunity to secure a substantial property in a prime Hyde Park location and create a magnificent home tailored to your own style and vision.
Features
Bedrooms: 4 - three upstairs and one en-suite downstairs
Bathrooms: 3 as recorded in the sales pack schedule; the description accounts for at least four bathrooms plus a guest cloakroom
Main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walk-in dressing room and private balcony
Four separate living areas, dining room and dedicated entertainment room
Large kitchen with separate scullery
Study / home office
Covered patios off the living room, dining room and entertainment room
Swimming pool and established landscaped garden
Separate cottage: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room
Domestic / staff quarters
Garages: 3, with direct access into the main house
Solar panels / PV system: not recorded in the sales pack
Security (alarm, electric fence, CCTV): not recorded in the sales pack
Erf size: 3 219 m2
Zoning: Residential 1
Area Description
Hyde Park is one of Johannesburg's most established and sought-after northern suburbs, falling within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and bordering Sandhurst, Dunkeld West, Craighall Park and Illovo. The suburb is characterised by large, mature stands on quiet tree-lined roads, with a mix of long-standing family residences, newer luxury homes and a small number of upmarket security complexes. Hyde Park Corner, with its boutique retail, restaurants, cinema and specialist food stores, sits at the heart of the suburb, while the Sandton central business district and the Rosebank node are both a short drive away for offices, shopping, medical facilities and the Gautrain. The area is served by Jan Smuts Avenue, William Nicol Drive and Rivonia Road, giving direct access to the M1 motorway and the wider northern suburbs.
Area Amenities
Hyde Park Corner - 0.9 km
Hyde Park High School - 1.0 km
St Teresa's School - 1.2 km
Dunkeld West Centre - 1.5 km
Sandton City - 2.1 km