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Home reimagined

Written by Gina Hartoog

By Gina Hartoog, Project Consultant Noël Van Breda, Property Co-Ordinator Eleen Du Buisson, Photographer Nic Baleta

Living spaces overlook the garden, and large windows make the property’s impressive trees feel part of the interior. It’s this established garden that drew the home owners when they first viewed the property, and today, after an extensive renovation, new windows bring light into the home, framing the trees.

“I immediately fell in love with the magnificent established garden, mature trees and ivy-covered walls and areas to relax and entertain guests,” the owner says. “The property already had so much character and potential.”

The vision was to modernise it and create functional, comfortable spaces for the family of six without losing the timeless, elegant charm of this east Pretoria suburban home.

To see more of this beautiful home, buy the November ’26 issue of SA Home Owner – on shelf now.

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THE AUTHOR

Gina Hartoog

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