Bush Lodge-Inspired Retreat with Income Potential in Prime Forest Hills Location

Peacefully positioned off a road that ends in a cul-de-sac, this unique property offers the charm and warmth of a bush lodge combined with thoughtfully integrated economizing features – all set in one of Forest Hills’ most desirable Blue Zone addresses, renowned for its phenomenal neighbourhood watch. Recently rethatched and beautifully maintained, the imposing main residence boasts light-filled, double-volume open-plan living areas that exude a sense of spaciousness. Stackable doors open from the dining room and lounge onto a generous veranda with a built-in braai, perfectly designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Temperature control is exceptional with insulated floors, UV filtered glass, a quick-heating fireplace, and a suite of energy-saving systems including a heat pump, as well as underground grey water tanks servicing both garden and toilets, making this home both eco-conscious and cost-effective. There is an added benefit of inverters fitted to the main house and cottage.

Upstairs, the main home offers 3 well-sized bedrooms and a study alcove. The main bedroom opens up onto a Juliette balcony offering garden views resplendent with birdlife and is complete with a stylish ensuite bathroom accessed via a walk-through closet. A second full bathroom and a generous linen cupboard add to the functionality. The open-plan kitchen flows effortlessly to the scullery, study, courtyard, and double garage, ensuring convenience in daily living. Set at a discreet distance from the main house, the spacious 2-bedroom cottage is ideal for either multigenerational living or income generation. It includes garden-facing open-plan living areas off the kitchen, with sliding doors that let in the sunlight, and a versatile loft that could work perfectly as a children’s sleeping nook or space for additional storage. Set within flat, indigenous garden, this property enjoys a tranquil bush atmosphere while still offering superb convenience and security. A rare blend of style, sustainability, spaciousness, and supplementary income, this Forest Hills gem offers a desirable package for the discerning buyer.