This stately Cape Town villa, available for only the third time in its 100-year history, is primed to become a high-end boutique guest house with municipal approval for a 10-suite establishment. Located on Marmion Road, part of the historic Oranjezicht Estate, the property has been meticulously renovated and maintained by its current owners for the past 44 years. Originally commissioned by the Policansky family, founders of the Cavalla cigarette brand, it later belonged to Countess Bartenstein from Germany before the current owners acquired it in 1982.
Renowned architect Paul Righini oversaw a nearly two-year restoration, followed by continuous renovations that added a large driveway, visitor parking for six cars, a wheelchair-friendly ramp, a sheltered pool, and an elevated terrace with stunning views of the city and Table Bay. The Italianate arches and columns, combined with its elevated position, give the villa an imposing yet homely feel.
The property features sweeping stairs leading to a beautifully glazed front door. Inside, a foyer panelled and floored with Burmese teak has five arched doorways leading to significant areas of the villa. The street level includes two double garages and a large workroom with covered access to the lower ground level, which houses a pool and recreation room leading to a sheltered pool terrace. The family room on this level connects to the main house and the main entrance level.
The entrance hall, with its solid teak floor and wall panelling, leads to grand reception rooms adorned with crystal chandeliers. The formal dining room, featuring a fireplace, opens onto a columned veranda and the light-flooded formal lounge, which accesses a raised terrace with 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Devils Peak, and Table Bay. A third reception room serves as a TV room, home office or wheelchair friendly bedroom. This floor also includes four en-suite bedrooms, an extensive kitchen with a separate laundry, pantry, and breakfast room, and direct access to a secluded braai area and terrace overlooking the pool.
Upstairs, the master suite boasts an Italianate balcony with breathtaking views, a walk-in dressing room, and a full bathroom. A large lounge, library, and second bathroom adjoin the master suite, which can be converted into another large suite with balcony access. An en-suite bedroom on the staircase half-landing offers mountain views, ideal as a nursery or playroom.
The southern side of the property includes a self-contained cottage with two en-suite bedrooms, perfect for visiting family or staff accommodation. This wheelchair-friendly property, with two-level garden areas and secure parking for six additional cars, presents a unique opportunity for discerning buyers. The property is well secured and powered by a 10 KWA inverter and 20 solar panels.
