RENOVATOR’S MASTERPIECE – PRIME POSITION, EXCLUSIVE PANHANDLE SETTING

Important Condition Disclosure
Prospective purchasers should note that the property suffers from significant roof-related water damage and requires substantial maintenance, upgrading, and renovation throughout. This home is best suited to buyers seeking a serious renovation project or long-term investment opportunity in an exceptional location. All photos in the advertising are AI-generated to show what the property could look like.
Set deep down a wide panhandle in one of Waverley’s most sought-after and secure gated enclaves, this property presents an extraordinary opportunity for the visionary buyer, developer, or renovator with an eye for potential.
While the property requires a substantial and comprehensive renovation, the underlying architecture, proportions, and position are exceptional. Years of deferred maintenance and significant water ingress from the flat concrete roof have resulted in extensive remedial work being required throughout the home. Certain walls show damp damage, and areas may require replastering and refurbishment. The tennis court has also fallen into disuse and would require major restoration.
However, beyond the current condition lies a home of rare scale and undeniable Modernist, Sculptural, Statement — a property that could once again become one of the area’s standout residences with the right investment and attention.
Positioned in an exclusive, security-controlled part of Waverley, the gated area, together with the panhandle setting, creates an especially private and secure environment. The wide driveway allows vehicles to comfortably pass one another and offers direct access from Burn Street.

Elegant Reception Spaces with Superb Flow
The home was designed for generous family living and entertaining. A formal lounge and dining room both overlook the swimming pool, with the dining room featuring an attractive corner window detail that fills the space with natural light.
The separate family room opens through stacking doors onto the covered patio, creating easy indoor-outdoor flow. The large entertainer’s patio includes a built-in braai and overlooks the garden and swimming pool area.

Kitchen & Entertaining Potential
The kitchen, while requiring complete replacement, offers excellent space and includes a separate scullery area with direct patio access for practical everyday entertaining.

Bedroom Accommodation Upstairs
The upstairs bedroom wing offers four bedrooms in total.
The main suite includes a walk-through dressing room, en-suite bathroom, and an intriguing private courtyard that could be transformed into a tranquil outdoor shower, garden or private retreat.
One of the children’s bedrooms is en-suite, while a further family bathroom services the remaining bedrooms.
Downstairs, there is a large breezeway or open passage area that provides versatile additional living space ideal as a homework station, or work-from-home area. This leads through to a separate study with its own outside entrance, offering excellent potential for a home office, consulting space, studio, or even additional accommodation. A second cloakroom on this side of the house further enhances the flexibility of the layout.

Outdoor Features & Additional Improvements
The outdoor areas include a large swimming pool in good condition and a tennis court, both positioned within expansive grounds. While the tennis court requires major refurbishment, the space itself remains a valuable lifestyle feature.

Additional improvements include:
• Staff accommodation with bathroom
• Double garage
• Additional parking for approximately 3–4 vehicles
• Wide panhandle driveway with excellent access
Outstanding Waverley Location
Ideally positioned close to leading schools, major transport routes, places of worship, shopping centres, and the Melrose/Norwood business nodes, this address combines convenience with exclusivity. Waverley remains one of Johannesburg’s most established and desirable residential suburbs, known for its large stands, mature trees, and central location.
A rare opportunity to restore and reinvent a home of true substance in a blue-chip setting.