Property description

Offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most unique and remarkably positioned properties in Johannesburg’s historical landscape.

Set at the very top of the iconic Dunkeld Mansions at the apex of Corlett Drive and Oxford Road, this exceptional 424sqm penthouse apartment offers breathtaking views from its expansive wrap-around balconies and large, wood-framed windows.

Set apart from the main building, on the site that was originally the rooftop squash court, the property has been designed to offer a gorgeous, warm and welcoming living area that embraces space, light, colour and comfort. Warm wooden floors are offset by fresh white walls and plenty of large windows and doors that spill out onto a sun-filled wrap-around balcony set about with pots of fragrant flowering plants providing welcome greenery that nourishes the soul.

There is an indescribable feeling of freedom as you look out across the suburb of Illovo unfolding below, encompassing the Wanderers stadium to one side, the Sandton skyline to another and views extending unbroken to the eastern horizon.

The living area is comprised of a large and welcoming lounge and dining area served by a modern open plan kitchen with sociable wood topped centre island, fresh white cabinets, granite counters, gas hob and electric oven, modern double sink with delightful foot-pedal faucet and space for two appliances plus a single-door fridge. 

The comfortable master bedroom offers birds eye morning views facilitated by motorised curtains and large sliding doors which open to a covered balcony on one side, and more windows with stylish Luxaflex blinds providing privacy on the other. A walk in dressing area provides added convenience.

The main bathroom is tiled to the ceiling with bright porcelain tiles. It enjoys a bathtub with hand shower and a bidet toilet.

The second, airy bedroom has a neat ensuite bathroom with shower and an additional door to the back balcony, making it suitable to rent separately as an AirBnB room.  

The wrap around balcony is an urban oasis offering a covered seating area ideal for braais and sundowners with space to hang a hammock or swing chair. There is also a discreet outdoor shower to make the most of the balmy highveld weather.

Provision has been made for backup water and power to cover any eventuality. A laundry room and staff room (or two storerooms) plus two garages are allocated to the unit.

Special features:

• Pet friendly (subject to body corp approval)

• Prepaid electricity

• Small freestanding inverter wired to power bedroom lights and plug points

• Backup water tank with pump for the unit itself plus a grey water collection tank for watering plants

• Additional water tanks in the complex to supply backup water to all units

• Two lock-up garages

• Separate laundry room or storeroom with power and water connection allocated to the unit (on the same floor as the unit) 

• Separate staff accommodation or storeroom in staff block with communal kitchen and bathroom facilities

• Secure complex with 247 guarded access, electric fencing and CCTV

• Lifts in the building

• Heated communal swimming pool for residents

• Two dedicated caretakers plus an on-site handyman

• AirBnB friendly building

Historical Background:

Dunkeld Mansions is an architecturally significant block of luxury flats designed by the renowned architect Harold Le Roith, inspired by the pioneering Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. Completed in 1936, it is considered a landmark of early South African modernism. A key feature is its free-standing vertical staircase, which contrasts with the horizontal lines of the rest of the structure through continuous full-height window panes. When built, it offered six floors of luxury three-room flats. The roof originally featured servants' quarters, a tea lounge, a kitchen, a solarium, and a squash court.
The building is recognised as a heritage site, maintaining many of its original architectural features. The heritage character is preserved through original features such as teak stairs, marbled panelling in the entrance hall and herringbone parquet flooring.

Perfectly positioned just moments from Illovo’s vibrant restaurants, cafés, and social hubs, the location places the home close to many top amenities including:

RETAIL: Thrupps Centre, Post Office Centre, Rosebank Mall, Melrose Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Illovo Junction, BluBird Shopping Centre and Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square

FITNESS: The Wanderers Club, Discovery Soccer Park, James and Ethel Gray Park, Planet Fitness, Virgin Active, BODYTEC, Moove Gym

TRANSPORT: Gautrain, Rea Vaya Bus Services, Uber

HEALTH CARE: Morningside Mediclinic, Intercare Sandton, Melrose North Medical Centre, Wanderers Sports Medical Centre, LIFE Rehabilitation

EDUCATION: St David’s Marist and Marist Brothers College, Pridwin Preparatory School and Hyde Park High School, Fairways Primary, Kingsmead College, ESCA Wanderers, IMM Sandton, GIBS Business School, DNA Life

Don’t miss the opportunity to view this stunning property! Contact Lindi to book your viewing today! Viewings by appointment only.