Situated a hop from the village this home offers close to everything!Modeled on a contemporary French Provencal Farmhouse, architect Jeanne du Toit has created a magnificent home full of authentic charm and attention to detail.Situated in the sought after Hiddingh estate in Newlands, the location is hard to beat. Close to all amenities and southern Suburb schools, owners also enjoy the lifestyle of the 5-minute stroll to multiple restaurants in the neighborhood and the hop and skip into the magnificent Newlands forest for hiking and cycling. Everything about the home boasts generosity of proportions: an entertainers dream with large expansive and multiple dining and seating options, and a block and chisel styled kitchen with oversized butcher's block. In keeping with the generous proportions, the home boasts custom-built large sash windows and French doors with extra height ceilings and a double volume central staircase leading to the bedrooms upstairs. Wine lovers will enjoy the domestic-quarter-conversion into a custom-built, walk-in a wine cellar that is thermostat regulated with industrial refrigeration. The downstairs comprises a fully open-plan space that leads out onto an expansive 18 m X 4 m fully covered veranda with built-in roller blinds and mounted wall heaters. The swimming pool leads directly off the veranda.The entire downstairs areas – inside and outside – have screed flooring with custom made super-sized square grouting detail that accentuates rustic farm-style charm, whereas upstairs is fully carpeted. There are 2 downstairs fireplaces.Aside from the guest room, the bedrooms are all upstairs for added security. All bedrooms are en suite, aside from the 5th which can also be re-purposed as a study or upstairs TV lounge.The Master bedroom boasts it's own little lounge and gas fireplace, open trussed ceiling, custom build windows that reach into the ceiling, en suite bathroom and private patio.The property has an excellent alarm system and the neighbourhood is further supported by ADT patrolling bicycles. Notable Features :· Unique home with loads of French provencal charm and custom-built features· 5 bedrooms (4 en suite)· Open plan living with multiple lounges and dining options – inside and out· JoJo tanks for water storage· 3 fireplaces (2 gas)· Kitchen and scullery· Wine cellar with industrial temperature controlling (easily converted back into the domestic quarter, work from a home office or 6th bedroom)· 2 hot water cylinders· Swimming pool with solar heating· Tandem double garage with carport for 3rd car· Magnificent mount views· Peaceful and friendly neighbourhood· Low maintenance garden, backyard Astro, and paved courtyards and water feature · Excellent alarm system and neighbourhood ADT bicycle patrolling· Fibre internet