R 34 700 000

Set high in the prestigious avenues of Constantia Upper, this exceptional five-bedroom family residence commands over an acre of meticulously landscaped grounds, delivering privacy, scale and a refined lifestyle in one of Cape Town's most sought-after addresses.

The dramatic two-storey home announces itself with a striking architectural silhouette — a masterful blend of slate-hipped and standing-seam metal rooflines — revealed to full effect at dusk, when extensive glazing across both levels floods the interiors with warm amber light. A rectangular heated swimming pool nestles to the right of the main house, framed by mature pines and indigenous plantings, with the Constantiaberg mountain range forming a spectacular natural backdrop.

The signature interior feature is a soaring vaulted ceiling lined with warm bamboo reed throughout the principal living areas, carried on whitewashed exposed timber beams. This distinctive treatment creates calm grandeur that unifies generous open-plan living zones: a formal sitting room with built-in bookshelves and a central linear fireplace; a secondary lounge and music room anchored by a grand piano beneath a pendant lantern; and a spacious main lounge with a second linear fireplace, ornate gilt-framed mirror above, and integrated projection capability. Wide hardwood plank and slate tile flooring, Persian rugs, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with American shutters reinforce the seamless indoor-outdoor connection, opening living spaces onto wraparound balconies and verdant gardens beyond.

Two dining areas cater for intimate suppers and large gatherings alike. The well-appointed kitchen includes a separate scullery, while a generous entrance hall and guest cloakroom lend a sense of gracious arrival. Five bedrooms include a principal suite with its own fireplace and open-plan en-suite bathroom; downstairs bedrooms open directly onto a timber deck flush with the garden.

Additional features include a wine cellar, staff accommodation, an upstairs apartment or teen pad, and equestrian facilities comprising two stables and a tack room — a rare find in this prime residential pocket. A triple direct-access garage and secure parking for a further six vehicles address every need. Comprehensive security encompasses CCTV, an alarm system, electric fencing, perimeter beams, and inverter backup.

The location is exceptional: Old Town Italy Constantia (~628 m), Stock and Stable (~660 m) and Jonkershuis Constantia (~664 m) place some of the valley's finest dining within easy reach, while Hartlief Constantia Deli (~682 m) provides premium provisions on the doorstep. The Pagasvlei Walk and the Huis-en-bos and Silverhurst Greenbelts — each within 1 km — extend the outdoor lifestyle into forest and fynbos. Top schools, the Constantia wine estates, and the CBD and beaches of Cape Town are all within a comfortable drive.

This is a rare opportunity to secure an elevated estate of genuine character, scale and natural beauty.