Location

Riviona is great suburb for families and young professionals to settle down in. The main road in the area is called The Boulevard, where Rivonia Village shopping centre and Rivonia Square are located. Both are home to an array of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, making them great destinations for all kinds of entertainment. The area also has a historical value as it’s where the famous Rivonia Trial took place in 1964.

Description

Idyllically situated on the banks of the Sandspruit river is a large and magnificent home with Bali-inspired architecture, affording a lifestyle of luxury, privacy and modern country living in the heart of Sandton. Stunning 4,062m² garden extends to the middle of the Sandspruit river, with riparian rights ensuring clean, clearwater year round. A sun-drenched art studio overlooks the waterfall on the river which has to be seen to be fully appreciated; this part of the home provides a unique creative space with exceptional light. Water extraction rights approved by relevant government departments. The riverine woodland is home to a wide variety of fauna, flora and birdlife in a garden of ancient trees which soar to heights of 100 feet. 

Beautifully appointed, state-of-the-art, eat-in kitchen with separate walk-in pantry, butler's pantry, scullery and separate laundry. Utility room houses large inverter and battery storage, making this home truly off-grid. 12-Seater dining room with stacking doors leads to terrace with a series of ponds filled with Tilapia fish, on which the giant Kingfishers feed every day. Large vegetable and herb garden outside kitchen. Lovely indoor/outdoor dining gazebo for summer entertaining. Superb built-in wood-burning barbeque with spit, built-in gas barbeque and extraction hood for the discerning barbeque master. Fully fitted spa building with gym, refreshment bar, bathroom, sauna, steam room integrates with beautifully treed garden. Gardener's guest toilet.

Guest suite downstairs with separate entrance, luxurious en-suite bathroom and fitted study, overlooking the garden. Guest cloakroom. The upstairs bedrooms are accessed via a sweeping teak staircase, including large TV area with wood-burning fireplace, beautiful library/reading room. Fabulous generously-sized main suite with spacious dressing rooms, superb bathroom, steam shower, sauna and massage room. Second guest suite with bathroom en-suite, lounge/dining area/kitchenette accessed from staircase giving this suite a separate entrance but still accessible from the main house. All upstairs rooms have access to an enormous patio with magnificent views. The versatile living arrangements include fully fitted, self-contained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with living area and full kitchen. 2nd cottage with 1 bedroom, kitchen, lounge; own entrance.

Garaging for 3 cars plus double carport. Wood-panelled workshop for the most exacting petrol head, handyman or fisherman. Ample cupboards. Superior staff suite. Excellent security, electric fence, cameras, alarms cover the entire property located in boomed patrolled area.

A truly unique home for the discerning purchaser includes solid teak floors, ample cupboards, underfloor heating, fireplaces, air conditioning and ceiling fans ensuring year round comfort. No expense has been spared in the design and construction of this superlative and contemporary home. A nature lover's paradise in the heart of the city.