This classic Herbert Baker home is situated in the Heart of Brooklyn village, with finishes and an ambience reflecting a lifestyle fit for diplomats and professionals. Lovely, gleaming wooden floors, beautiful light-fittings and chandeliers adorn this mansion. From the impressive Porte cochere, the huge reception leads to another three spacious living rooms. The huge formal lounge has a wood-burning fireplace and leads to an adjacent library, fitted with air-conditioning. This room could also be converted into a sixth bedroom. An airy dining-room opens to an exposed patio with lovely views and access to the lush garden. Leading from the reception, there is spacious bedroom or study which can also be used as a consulting room or office for professionals, working from home. The gourmet kitchen, with its country style wooden cupboards and cream granite tops, is fitted with a centre island, a prep bowl and a Smeg gas stove. There is space for a double fridge-freezer, and a dishwasher below the double sink. A laundry with a double concrete sink is just around the corner from the kitchen door.
A solid teak staircase leads to a marbled guest bathroom and further to the upper level with a large landing, housing a linen cabinet and a walk-in linen closet. Four well-appointed and sunny bedrooms have all views over the lush garden. The Master bedroom has a small balcony, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom, while the family bathroom is shared by the other three bedrooms. Bathrooms are beautifully fitted with baths, showers, toilets and basins.
The landscaped garden with its lovely trees, lawns and peaceful escapes speaks of tranquillity and peace. Outbuildings consist of a double garage with an electric operated door, a double carport, staff quarters with bathroom, two stores and a strong, fitted borehole caters for the garden. A solar panel allows for warm water, while the property has excellent security with outer beams, an alarm system and electric fence and is within walking distance from the university of Pretoria, Loftus Park, Boys and Girls High and Affies. Building pans has recently been updated and approved. Brooklyn village is also approved for partial street closures and camera surveillance, which will greatly enhance the already peaceful and secure area.