A palatial residence on extensive acreage will soon be brought to auction on site in Voëlklip, Hermanus, by the Michael James Organisation, in association with Hermanus Property Sales.

The property is on two stands - Erf 3160 and Erf 3161, Hermanus - measuring 4 957m² and 991m² respectively, says Samantha James of the Michael James Organisation.

“This splendid home offers an abundance of accommodation,” she says. “In addition to the main house, which has a floor area of about 1 000m², the property includes two separate cottages.”

The main house has four suites, two with his-and-her bathrooms, and two with light marble bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen is finished with the highest quality dark granite surfaces, and includes a double oven, a separate scullery and a roomy pantry, she says.

The entrance hall leads to a formal lounge; and a dining room, which could accommodate extravagantly large dinner parties, leads to an informal lounge and an under-roof extensive veranda.

The stylish home also offers an enormous study, a fitted gym with sauna and jacuzzi, and a guest toilet.

“Other superlative features that set the property apart include sandstone fireplaces, solid oak wooden flooring and sisal carpets, Bottocino marble from Italy, La Cotta tiles, hand-moulded cornices, moulded skirtings and architraves, iron banisters and the finest cabinetry. There is also under-floor heating throughout,” she says.

The garden, which measures about 4 000m², has manicured lawns and neatly trimmed hedges, and is fully irrigated with a strong borehole.

The property also has a huge saltwater swimming pool; a double garage with boathouse; and a security system including beams, CCTV cameras and intercom system.

In addition, there is a two-bedroomed cottage with lounge and dining room, and shaded parking measuring 125m², she says. “There is also a three-bedroomed cottage with a lounge, a dining room and a carport measuring 174m². 

James adds, “Homes of this calibre seldom come onto the open market, and we anticipate that the auction will attract lots of attention.”

The auction will take place on site at No. 32, 10th Avenue, Voelklip, Hermanus, on Easter Saturday, 19 April, at 11am.

For more information, contact Samantha James at the Michael James Organisation offices on 021 851 7007 or John Leppan of Hermanus Property Sales on 028 313 0914.

Alternatively, visit www.michaeljames.co.za, (reference: 93), or www.hpsrealty.co.za (reference: VK-110). “Virtual tours are available on both websites, providing an idea of the splendour of this property,” says James.