PREMIER PROPERTY FOR SALE ON THE WESTERN CAPE'S FAMOUS GARDEN ROUTE.

EXCLUSIVE SOLE MANDATE
R33 000 000,00
Privately situated on its own hilltop, this exclusive residence measuring approximately 1600 square meters, is surrounded by forest and has absolutely magnificent, panoramic views over Island Lake, Wilderness National Park, the Serpentine River, the wetlands and the Indian Ocean.
The land above the property to the North is a private game reserve ensuring privacy and tranquillity and means it is well protected from any potential future development.
The 32,4 Hectares of land consists mainly of protected indigenous forest as well as several hectares of open grassland plus a large dam.
Originally built in 1987, the house was designed by leading South African architect, in an architecturally striking, modern style that was way ahead of its time. In 2018, the property was refurbished in a homely, yet contemporary style.
The house offers expansive and bright open-plan living with some areas being abundant in covered and open terraces designed to suit all weather conditions and changing seasons.
The bedrooms are all en-suite and privately located, most with outdoor decks or direct access to the extensive indigenous landscaped gardens.
WILDAIRE is currently a family home. It was previously operated as a 5-star guesthouse and is ideal for use as a large family home or a boutique guest house, spa or equestrian estate.
The house is being sold fully inclusive of its furnishings and fittings and some farm equipment
ACCOMMODATION:
MAIN HOUSE
- Impressive double volume entrance hall with sky lights & indoor "Indigenous Aloe & Succulent Garden"
- Six Living areas, various indoor and outdoor dining areas, bar, study, master bedroom suite with dressing room and a conservatory styled en-suite bathroom
- Four further double bedrooms all en-suite
- Kitchen, breakfast bar, scullery, pantry, laundry and store-room
- Numerous covered and open terraces and outdoor dining areas
- Roof deck with dining area and garden
ATTACHED GRANNY FLAT
- Living/dining room
- Kitchenette
- Double Bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Large private covered deck
(The Granny Flat could be converted back into 2 separate en-suite bedrooms)
STAFF ACCOMMODATION
Two Staff Suites consisting of:
- Living area
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
(One of the Suites offers an enclosed covered terrace)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- Under-floor heating in several rooms
- Wellness Room or Gym with Swedish Sauna and shower room
- Five garages with space for Workshop, boat or trailer
- Ample outdoor parking
- Large garden with many indigenous and rare plants and a computerised irrigation system and water tanks
- Municipal electricity & water supply
- There is a dam and a seasonal fresh water stream on the property
- 12m Salt water swimming pool with separate Poolpump Room
GENERAL INFORMATION
The property is located outside the village of Wilderness and is a 15 minute drive from the regions administrative and economic centre GEORGE and a 25 minute drive from the popular resort town of KNYSNA. Both of these towns provide a variety of shopping centres, numerous quality restaurants, cafe's, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, cinemas etc.
George Airport is a convenient 20 minute drive from the property and has regular daily flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban with onward connections to Europe, USA and Asia.
The former Wilderness National Park has been incorporated into the extended Garden Route National Park and is a conservation area stretching along the lakes & wetlands of the Garden Route coastline. It offers many recreational activities including camping, hiking trails, canoeing, bird watching, cycling, paragliding, sailing, water-skiing amongst others.
The 6km long Wilderness beach is a 5 minute drive from the house and there are numerous highly rated golf courses in the area.
The local climate is temperate with warm summers and mild winters.
Contact Madelyn Köhler @ JAWITZ PROPERTIES WILDERNESS 082 550 8945 for more information and to arrange a private viewing.