R 4 900 000

A rare and distinguished double-storey character home on a 1 020 m² stand in the heart of Parkview, Johannesburg — offered with a fully self-contained second dwelling and an enviable package of modern conveniences wrapped in Victorian-era charm.

The main residence opens via a wide wrap-around verandah finished in terracotta tiles, framed by white-painted columns and original ornate ironwork. Step through the solid timber-and-glass entrance door into a hallway of polished yellowwood floors and high pressed-steel ceilings — period details that have been lovingly preserved throughout. A family room / study features built-in bookshelves and stained-glass timber sash windows overlooking the garden. The formal lounge has a fireplace and flows directly to the wrap-around patio and solar-heated pool. The dining room boasts its own gas fireplace and opens to a covered patio — perfect for year-round entertaining. The open-plan kitchen is fitted with a gas stove and connects seamlessly to the outdoor living areas.

The main house accommodates three generous bedrooms plus a study (or fourth bedroom), all with built-in cupboards and air conditioning. Three bathrooms service the bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The main bedroom suite is a true retreat, featuring a Victorian fireplace, walk-in closet, spa bath, shower, and access to an outside shower. A balcony off the upper level overlooks the tree-canopied pool.

The contemporary double-storey second dwelling is nestled privately behind the main house and is ingeniously configured to operate as one or two independent units — ideal for extended family, a dual-rental income strategy, or a work-from-home executive suite. Downstairs: open-plan lounge, dining room, and kitchenette with pool views, plus a bedroom with shower and storage under the stairs. Upstairs: a large lounge, separate kitchen, bedroom with built-in cupboards, two bathrooms, and a private balcony.

Additional features include a triple garage with storage, a covered parking bay accessible from the lane, gas geysers (Egoli gas), an automated irrigation system, rainwater tank, CCTV cameras, security beams, high walls with electric fence, and 24-hour guarded road access.

Parkview Centre, SPAR, and a clutch of neighbourhood restaurants are within 200 m, while Zoo Lake park is approximately 270 m away — making this an exceptional address for families and investors alike.