5 Bedroom House to rent in Benmore Gardens

A home that is itself a piece of contemporary art This truly unique property offers generous, uncomplicated, and seamlessly structured spaces that are, at the same time, deeply stylish. Indeed, the 1400sqm home is itself a piece of modern art. It combines finely detailed finishes with eclectic objets d’art and vibrant artworks with exquisite custom-designed furniture. There are hues of natural wood and pale, expansive palettes; diverse textures and metallic glow used for a magnetic effect. There is focus, and there is drama; there is a bold, decorative signature, creatively executed. Perfect for Captains of Industry, passionate entertainers, expect 5 deluxe bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a formal sitting room/piano room exhibiting a beautiful, white baby grand piano, an open-plan dining room, a slick gourmet kitchen, and a study. Smart television sets have been installed in all the bedrooms, study, lounge, and kitchen. There are two fireplaces: one gas fireplace and one Calorie electric pellet-fed fireplace. On the lower level, there is a lounge/media room, a cinema, a lightly equipped gym, a yoga area, and a professionally equipped poker room. Outdoors, a pool, fire pit, wooden deck, and sprawling terrace. Light spills into every double-volume room from enormous windows, which look out onto an eco-conscious, beautifully designed garden. The garden has some very special plants, various micro eco-systems, and Johannesburg’s only fully grown Marula tree. A 20-metre suspension bridge and 200 tons of diverse rocks were installed to make this one of the most fascinating gardens in South Africa. This is a home with touches of intelligent irony – expect a magnificent copper-cladded ceiling and curved staircase, a dramatic black bathtub, warm herringbone parquet flooring, and windows dressed in leather curtains. There is also subtly integrated home automation. Completing this extraordinary property is UPS back-up, solar power, a borehole, garaging for 4 cars, and cutting-edge 24-hour security. Housekeeper and gardener/driver at an additional cost. Only Corporate Leases will be considered. Occupation is by arrangement.

• DepositR 390 000