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Johannesburg, South Africa

Out of Africa

 

 

On the outskirts of Johannesburg, two similar adjacent constructions emerge on the South African savannah and form a modern style farmhouse, home to two doctors and their five children.

On the outskirts of Johannesburg, two similar adjacent constructions emerge on the South African savannah and form a modern style farmhouse, home to two doctors and their five children.

Under the African sun

600 m2 are spread across four ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets and private bathrooms and an open plan living, dining room and kitchen. As a big family they love spending time in the spacious kitchen and living area where the openness of these combined rooms emits a permanent holiday vibe.

 

Large glass windows ease the transition between indoor and outdoor and add loads of sunlight to every corner of the house. Two large terraces and a pool area incite to move outdoors under the African sun where the family can enjoy a view to endless savannah framed only by the Magaliesberg mountain range. 

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Heart of the home – The open living, dining and kitchen space is the heart of home. The farm house feeling is highlighted by the high volume open plan Oregon pine ceilings boasting a height of 5.5 m. The couple chose a trio of Vipp kitchen modules as a key element in the space due to its freestanding nature matching the furniture in the lounge and dining area.

 

A family of five with a love for cooking homemade meals requires a volumnious kitchen. The kitchen features a double oven and fridge unit and two Vipp bins for waste assortment. 

Heart of the home – The open living, dining and kitchen space is the heart of home. The farm house feeling is highlighted by the high volume open plan Oregon pine ceilings boasting a height of 5.5 m. The couple chose a trio of Vipp kitchen modules as a key element in the space due to its freestanding nature matching the furniture in the lounge and dining area.

 

A family of five with a love for cooking homemade meals requires a volumnious kitchen. The kitchen features a double oven and fridge unit and two Vipp bins for waste assortment. 

"The kitchen is not just a practical aspect of our home. It’s a piece of classic furniture that beautifies our space and sparks much joy."

 

- OWNER

"The kitchen is not just a practical

aspect of our home. It’s a piece of classic furniture that beautifies our space and sparks much joy."

 

- OWNER

A classic bathroom rich in marble and stucco features a bathtub with splendid Savannah views. 

A classic bathroom rich in marble and stucco features a bathtub with splendid Savannah views.