ENDURING ELEGANCE

PROPERTY

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ELEGANCE MODERN AND CLASSICAL STYLES GIVE THIS HOME A TIMELESS APPEAL

“This is a family friendly home that caters for all ages. It is perfect for inviting friends and family over for a get - together.” – the home owner

hen these home owners went about creating their home, they knew from the start that they wanted a residence in which the family could grow; a home that would give them years of great memories as a family and with friends.

Keeping this in mind, the property was built to cater for various stages of life, and all the bedrooms are on the ground floor for ease of access.

It has two separate wings, one for the bedrooms and the other containing the more social rooms including the music, games and home theatre rooms.

“This is a family-friendly home that caters for all ages. It is perfect for inviting friends and family over for a get-together as there is ample room,” says the owner. W

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“Quality was key here with only the best finishes and fixtures selected to bring each space and room to life.”

RIGHT: Home Fires provided the combination braai for the entertainment area. The 1500 Combo Braai includes an ember maker, which reduces the readyto-braai time from the time of igniting the fire. Various braai accessories make this one of the most versatile braais on the market. The matching three-burner gas braai completes the picture, enabling these owners to do any type of grilling. HOME FIRES 012 663 3911

The interior of the home conjures feelings of comfort and subdued luxury. Quality was key here with only the best finishes and fixtures selected to bring each space and room to life. A neutral colour palette will allow the residents to update and change the look of the home in simple and cost-effective ways, as and when they desire.

Apart from the ample space and tastefully designed interiors, which echo a combination of modern and classical design styles, there are many other elements throughout that make this home stand out. The double-glazing, roof insulation, as well as the heat exchange pumps that warm the internal water and the underfloor heating all add to the property’s environmentally friendly status. All the wastewater that comes from >

the home is recycled and used for the gardens.

The family’s favourite space is the kitchen. “This is the central gathering point. The kitchen joins both wings of the building and it is also where everyone gathers together in the mornings and evenings,” says the owner. Having been through the process of building a home that was in essence created to stand the test of time, the owner offers this advice to future home owners: “Take your time to plan your home first and then sit with an architect and interior designer. Always insist on 3D renditions of your home, be prepared for delays and disappointment and don’t forget to take control and not leave every single thing to the project manager.” Q

CONTACTS: HOME FIRES – fireplaces and braais 012 663 3911, homefires@homefires.co.za, www.homefires.co.za