Energy efficiency was very important,
so a decision was made to use a waterbased under floor heating system,
connected to solar panels and a heat
pump, both for heating and cooling.
This was installed in a polished concrete
floor for good conductivity.
Kloof Road House has four en suite
bedrooms; two children’s bedrooms and
a guest bedroom situated downstairs
and the main bedroom suite located
upstairs. The design of the main
bedroom incorporates a large open
balcony with views stretching to
the far horizon, while the open plan
bathroom flows around the corner to
the expansive dressing room. The
main suite has its own lounge area with
a television and fireplace, as well as a
mini kitchenette cum bar.
A pajama-lounge and playroom is
located upstairs and overlooks the
double volume living spaces and
kitchen, leading onto a large northfacing balcony that forms the roof of the
lanai, offering views of the garden and
other distant views.
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A 12 x 8m floating pavilion is located
on the lower level of the sloping
garden and affords views of the
northern façade in its entirety, as well
as the cantilevered koi pond and north
views towards Sandton. The pavilion
allows for effortless entertaining at the
swimming pool with an open fire pit
next to it, as well as a barbeque and bar
located within.
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