Solar, Generator, 12 JoJo Tanks and a Separate Flatlet on 2,080m2

This 4-bedroom Northcliff home sits on a 2,080m2 stand with power and water both taken care of. An 8kVA inverter with 16 solar panels and 2 batteries is backed up by a 48kva generator, and 2 solar geysers heat the water. A water storage and filtration system feeds straight into the house. There are 12 JoJo Tanks.

Inside, there are 4 bedrooms (3 with air conditioning) and 2 modern bathrooms with steam showers. The living areas have skylights, wood floors and a bio-fuel fireplace.

The outside is made for entertaining. Aluminium stacker doors open onto a large covered entertainment area with a gas braai, a warming oven, a bar with granite countertops, and guest change rooms with a shower and bathroom. It overlooks the pool, which has its own solar heater and 2 JoJo tanks that recycle water back into it, plus the six-seater jacuzzi and a fire pit with seating. Two more patios with aluminium stacker doors open onto the pool and garden.

The separate flatlet has 2 rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. It suits rental income, guests or a home office.

There's also a 3-car garage, secure storage and a laundry room with its own loo. A separate play area has a trampoline and a 2-room wooden hut. Security includes CCTV, beams and high perimeter walls.