5 Bedroom House for Sale in Cresta

Description

Gillard Drive – Cresta / Darrenwood Asking Price: R2 950 000 Situated in a quiet, established pocket of Cresta / Darrenwood, this well-maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom family home offers an exceptional blend of energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and comfortable family living. With major upgrades already completed, the property is move-in ready and designed for reliable, low-maintenance living. The home features bright, airy living spaces, including an open-plan lounge and dining area that seamlessly connect to a spacious kitchen equipped with quartz countertops, a five-burner gas cooktop, an extractor fan, ample cabinet space, a pantry, and a separate scullery with room for appliances. Quality parquet flooring in the bedrooms adds warmth and character, while the layout comfortably supports family living, remote work, or multi-generational households. A key highlight is the home’s energy-efficient infrastructure, providing independence and long-term savings. The property features a 12-panel solar power system with an inverter system and three battery backup units, greatly reducing reliance on the grid. Additional energy features include prepaid electricity, gas cooking, two solar-connected geysers, and an intelligent gas geyser backup, ensuring reliable hot water and efficient energy use year-round. Water security is another valuable feature, with a 10,000L JoJo water backup system and an automated pump that seamlessly supplies the home during municipal interruptions and automatically refills when supply returns. Security and peace of mind are well catered for with electric fencing, an alarm system, external security beams, and an automated entrance gate. The property also offers excellent practicality, with a large, automated double garage, additional covered carport parking, storage space behind the garage, and courtyard utility storage. Adding extra versatility is a separate flatlet, partially completed, ready to be styled and finished to suit your needs, making it ideal for rental income, guest accommodation, work-from-home use, or extended family living. Importantly, separate outdoor staff bathrooms are independent of the flatlet, allowing flexible use of both spaces. Outdoor living is equally appealing, featuring a tiled thatched lapa with built-in braai, power points for convenience, and a beautifully established landscaped garden with a water feature, creating a peaceful setting for entertaining and family relaxation. Recent improvements include a full exterior repaint and roof repaint, while aluminium windows enhance durability and low-maintenance living. Priced at R2 950 000, this property represents excellent value in the Cresta / Darrenwood market, particularly given the combination of 5 bedrooms, solar power system with battery backup, gas and solar hot water systems, water storage infrastructure, flatlet potential, strong security, and move-in ready condition. This is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious, energy-efficient family home with reliable infrastructure and lifestyle appeal in a well-established neighbourhood. Properties with this level of space and value do not stay on the market for long. Call now to secure your viewing. Your neighbourhood. Your future. Your trusted property partners. Cribs Property | Riche & Marisha