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This stately villa for an extended family can also be turned into one of Cape Town’s most sought-after Boutique Guest Houses with Municipal approval in place for a luxurious 10 suite Guest House and raring to become a formidable contender in the realm of high-end accommodations.

This significant Cape Town property is now being offered for the third time only in its 99-year history and has been beautifully renovated and maintained by its present owners for the last 40 years.

Marmion Road lies in what was once part of the famed Oranjezicht Estate. The house was originally commissioned by the Policansky family, founders of the famous Cavalla cigarette brand, it then passed onto Countess Bartenstein from Germany before being bought by its current owners in 1982.

One of the most prestigious residences in the area, it has played host to royalty and visiting dignitaries to the Cape since its completion in 1925. Similar in style to Villa St James situated on Millionaires Row in the southern suburb of St James, both properties played host to the exiled Greek Royal family and their famous visitors during WWII. In the post-WWII era, the German Consulate rented the Oranjezicht villa as their temporary Cape Town base.

After the current owners took ownership of the property, they spent nearly two years restoring the property. Renowned Cape Town architect Paul Righini oversaw these extensive works. Further renovations were carried out continuously adding a large level driveway and visitors parking for 6 cars with a wheelchair-friendly ramp up to and around the house. One of the most impressive changes was the installation of a sheltered pool and an elevated terrace with unsurpassed views of the city, Table Bay, and beyond.

The Italianate arches and columns paired with the elevated position of this villa give it an imposing yet homely feel. On arrival, you are greeted by sweeping stairs that lead you up to the beautiful front door with detailed glazing following the arch design that is prevalent in the architecture from the school of Sir Herbert Baker. On entering through the vestibule and column-flanked archway you are in a warm welcoming foyer, panelled and floored with Burmese Teak with five arched doorways leading to significant areas of the Villa.

The street level comprises two double garages and a big work room with covered access to the lower ground level housing a resort size pool and recreation room leading onto the sheltered pool terrace. The family room on this level is part of the main house and leads up to the main entrance level.

Here one meets the entrance hall with a solid teak floor and wall panelling leading to the grand reception rooms with magnificent crystal chandeliers. The large formal dining room with a beautiful fireplace leads onto the columned wrap around veranda and through beautiful interleading Burmese Teak sliding doors to the light flooded formal lounge, which opens onto a raised terrace with spectacular 360-degree views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Devils Peak, the city below across Table Bay and beyond. A third reception room cum TV room or spacious home office is ensuite as well. The opulent wood-panelled cloakroom with its marble floor is something to behold. On this floor, you will find four en-suite bedrooms as well as the extensive kitchen with a separate laundry, pantry, and breakfast room with direct access to the secluded braai area and wrap around terrace overlooking the pool.

The master suite and Italianate balcony upstairs is in a league of its own with breath-taking views, a walk-in dressing room, and a full bathroom looking up to the mountain. A large lounge and library and a second bathroom adjoin the master suite which can easily be turned into another large suite with access to the wide balcony. A smaller en-suite bedroom on the staircase landing with beautiful mountain views is an ideal nursery or children’s playroom.

On the Southern side of the property, there is an easily accessible self-contained cottage comprising of two en-suite bedrooms that work perfectly for visiting family or extended staff accommodation.

This wheelchair-friendly property with two level garden areas and secure parking for a further 6 cars is a unique find and potentially a great opportunity for the discerning buyer.

Please contact Elisabeth and Lisa for a private viewing.