Entertainer's hilltop retreat with uninterrupted 270° views over Pietermaritzburg and the Valley of 1000 Hills, expansive entertainment patio with circular infinity plunge pool and mature indigenous garden.
Positioned at the highest point of Wembley, this architect-designed and owned home forms part of an exclusive 6-property secure Homeowners Association. Set on a 4 152m2 site, it offers uninterrupted 270° views across Pietermaritzburg and the Valley of 1000 Hills — a view guaranteed to remain unobstructed for generations to come.
Designed and built over 24 years, this remarkable home captures breathtaking scenery from every room while ensuring privacy and shelter from the prevailing winds. Arranged around a welcoming arrival courtyard, the property offers ample parking, a double garage, studio workshop, strongroom, staff ablution, laundry, and a secure drying yard.
The ground floor features an impressive open-plan lounge, library, and film room leading onto an elevated deck with sweeping views. Four spacious ensuite bedrooms each open onto private balconies and a shared patio — making this level ideal for conversion into a luxury Bed & Breakfast or guest accommodation.
Upstairs, the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area flows seamlessly onto an expansive entertainment patio with a circular infinity plunge pool. A professional-grade kitchen serves this level, perfect for hosting or catering events. The master suite offers wraparound views, a jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, dressing room, and two private balconies, one with an outdoor shower. A study with loft storage and guest toilet complete this level.
A self-contained flatlet with its own entrance includes a lounge, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, and covered patio. Security is first-class, with electric fencing, monitored alarms, and 8 CCTV cameras connected to personal devices.
The mature indigenous garden, developed over two decades, features Yellowwoods, Stinkwoods, Fever Trees, cycads, and a citrus orchard, offering a tranquil and private sanctuary in one of Wembley’s most desirable settings.
* Monthly costs are estimates and should be confirmed with the agent.
Listed for sale at R15,000,000
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Based on 46 listings in Pietermaritzburg (town)
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Priced above the median for similar properties in the area. On a price-per-m² basis, it is 85% above the median. Floor size is 106% larger than typical for similar homes.
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High similar-home inventory town-wide (Pietermaritzburg)
Median time on market: 85 days
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Wembley is a tranquil, leafy residential suburb in Pietermaritzburg known for its spacious properties, historic charm, and convenient proximity to the city's top schools and essential amenities.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.