Location

Upper Claremont is an upmarket residential suburb situated in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, large family homes and easy access to a range of amenities. Residents have access to some of the best schools in Cape Town, including Herschel Girls' school, Western Province Preparatory school and SACS. The University of Cape Town is also situated nearby.

The area is home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Arderne Gardens and the Liesbeek River Greenway, which offer residents a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Shopping and entertainment options are plentiful, with the popular Cavendish Square shopping centre situated nearby, offering a range of shops, restaurants and cinemas.

Description

Located in a prestigious security estate in the Hen and Chicken precinct of Upper Claremont, exceptional homes such as Kildare House seldom come to market.

Designed for modern family living and effortless entertaining, this elegant residence offers generous proportions, excellent flow and magnificent mountain views.

A spacious entrance hall with a striking chandelier introduces a series of refined reception areas finished in a contemporary neutral palette. Bespoke wallpaper, American shutters, light oak engineered flooring and aluminium doors add warmth and sophistication throughout. A TV lounge with pellet fireplace opens through French doors to the garden and pool. The expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and family living area connects seamlessly to the surrounding reception spaces and features a large wooden centre island, double freestanding Smeg oven with gas hob, built-in coffee machine and adjoining scullery. Two wine cellars further enhance the entertaining appeal. An interleading lounge with wood-burning fireplace and distinctive oval colonial-bar windows flows through to an enclosed entertainment room with bar and glass stacker doors opening to the garden.

A private guest suite with its own entrance from the driveway includes two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, both opening to the garden — ideal for extended family, guests or older children.

The landscaped garden offers privacy and sweeping views of Table mountain, with a sparkling saltwater pool with heat-exchange system, seated gazebo and tranquil water feature. A separate astro-turf play area with treehouse provides a wonderful space for younger children.

Upstairs, a pyjama lounge opens to a balcony and four en-suite bedrooms each enjoy access to balconies. The main suite is particularly spacious, with spectacular mountain views, a walk-in dressing room with dedicated shoe storage and a large bathroom with bath, double vanity and double shower. A gym with its own en-suite offers flexibility as an additional bedroom.

Further features include remote double garage, shared borehole irrigation, solar panels with inverter and batteries, ducted air-conditioning, underfloor heating in bathrooms, two newly installed copper geysers and comprehensive security with 24-hour guarded access.