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7 Orion Street, Kensington, Johannesburg
If you've been searching for an authentic Kensington home that has been lovingly cared for, this exceptional property is sure to steal your heart. Rich in character and beautifully maintained, it combines timeless elegance with generous family living.
A spacious entrance foyer welcomes you into this immaculate home, where gleaming Oregon pine floors, elegant pressed ceilings and a beautiful wood-burning fireplace immediately showcase the charm of a bygone era. The open-plan lounge and dining room provide a warm and inviting space for family living and entertaining, while a large separate study is perfect for those working from home.
The heart of the home is the enormous country-style kitchen, featuring a breakfast nook, a 90cm gas stove with extractor fan and an abundance of cupboard space.
A stunning Oregon pine staircase leads upstairs to a landing/pjama lounge leading to five generous bedrooms, all boasting pressed ceilings, while four retain their original polished Oregon pine flooring. The exceptionally spacious main bedroom is bathed in natural light from windows on two sides and offers built-in cupboards complete with a charming built-in dressing vanity, modern laminate flooring and underfloor heating.
The home has 2 bathrooms - one upstairs and one downstairs.
Outside, a massive covered patio with drop-down awnings overlooks the sparkling swimming pool and an absolutely magnificent established garden—a lush, tranquil setting!
The neat courtyard just off the kitchen (an ideal morning coffee spot) includes a JoJo tank.
The versatile outbuildings offer even more value, comprising domestic accommodation, a storeroom, and a fully self-contained guest suite with its own kitchen and bathroom—ideal for extended family, independent teenagers, a work-from-home setup, or generating additional rental income.
Extras: Gas generator with switch-over * Gas Geyser * Electric fence.
Features include:
• 5 Spacious bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Grand entrance foyer
• Open-plan lounge and dining room with feature wood-burning fireplace
• Large separate study
• Massive kitchen with breakfast nook, 90cm gas stove and ample cupboards
• Original pressed ceilings throughout
• Beautiful polished Oregon pine flooring
• Covered entertainment patio with drop-down awnings
• Swimming pool
• Stunning established garden
• Courtyard with JoJo tank
• Domestic quarters
• Storeroom
• Self-contained guest suite with kitchen and bathroom
• Gas generator with switch-over
• Gas geyser
• Electric fence
Beautifully preserved Kensington homes of this calibre are increasingly difficult to find. Combining timeless craftsmanship, generous proportions, immaculate presentation and outstanding versatility, this is a home with endless potential for its next fortunate owner.
Seller asking for R1 850 000