Magnificent Masterpiece Benmore Gardens R185,000 per month

A home that is itself a piece of contemporary art

This truly unique contemporary property offers generous, uncomplicated, and seamlessly structured spaces that are, at the same time, deeply stylish.

Indeed, the 1400m2 home is itself a piece of modern art. It combines finely detailed finishes with eclectic objets d’art and vibrant artworks with exquisite custom-designed furniture.

There are hues of natural wood and pale, expansive palettes; diverse textures and metallic glow used for magnetic effect. There is focus and there is drama; there is a bold decorative signature, creatively executed.

Perfect for captains of industry, passionate entertainers, and large families, the property is composed of 5 deluxe bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, formal sitting room/piano room exhibiting a beautiful, white baby grand piano, open-plan dining room, slick gourmet kitchen, and study.

Smart television sets have been installed in all the bedrooms, study, lounge and kitchen. There are two fireplaces: one gas fireplace and one Calorie electric pellet-fed fireplace.

On the lower level, there is a lounge/media room, cinema, lightly equipped gym and yoga area, and a professionally equipped poker room. Outdoors, a pool, fire pit, wooden deck and sprawling terrace.

Light spills into every double-volume room from enormous windows, which look out onto an eco-conscious, beautifully designed garden. The garden has some very special plants, various micro eco-systems and Johannesburg’s only fully grown Marula tree. A 20-metre suspension bridge and 200 tons of diverse rocks were installed to make this one of the most fascinating gardens in South Africa.

This is a home with touches of intelligent irony – expect a magnificent copper-cladded ceiling and curved staircase, a dramatic black bathtub, warm herringbone parquet flooring, and windows dressed in leather curtains. There is also subtly integrated home automation.

Completing this extraordinary property is UPS back-up, solar power, a borehole, garaging for 4 cars, a double staff suite with resident housekeeper and gardener / driver, and cutting-edge 24-hour security.

Occupation is March 1st or by arrangement.