Luxury Golf Estate Living.
The Bookend offers four unique full-title, free-standing cluster homes designed by the award-winning firm, Daffonchio Architects, or the opportunity to purchase a stand, and design your own dream home!
These magnificent homes are nestled in an esplanade on the outskirts of the picturesque Hole 17, on the Royal Johannesburg and Golf Club.
Begin your journey entering through the extra height bespoke entrance door. The high, exposed off-shutter soffit extends over the large, open-plan living area and covered outdoor areas, which flow out to the garden and atrium.
Generous floor-to-ceiling windows and doors have been sized and positioned to optimise natural light and harness the uninterrupted, expansive views over the golf course greens.
Entertain in Style.
The inviting glazed air-conditioned wine room, with its custom-made bar and herringbone oak floor, opens onto the stunning living area. The kitchen is fitted with high-quality shop-fitting, engineered stone tops and splash-backs, and high-end appliances.
All homes have separate sculleries, pantries, and laundry areas. Two-car garages provide space for additional storage. Imported large-format porcelain tiles will be used throughout the ground floor.
Open-plan living.
These beautiful homes encapsulate the epitome of comfortable family living, as well as being pet friendly. The grand internal living areas flow seamlessly out to the covered patios, which are fitted with built-in braai and bar areas. The professionally landscaped gardens feature inviting rim-flow pools, overlooking the golf course.
The medial staircases, which are finished in quality engineered oak, lead to expansive and bright pyjama lounges / studies, with large sliding windows opening onto tranquil, planted areas. Upstairs, high-end, laminate flooring is preferred for its attractive and durable qualities.
The generous main bedroom suites have separate, fully fitted out dressing rooms. All bedrooms are en-suite, and are fitted with high-end, custom designed shopfittings. The spacious bathrooms are fitted with recessed built-in mirror cabinets with concealed lighting above the vanities. The bathrooms are finished with imported large format porcelain tiles.
Lighting the Way.
The lighting design throughout combines soft, ambient light by means of energy-efficient LED strips concealed within ceiling coves, LED strips integrated into the shop-fitting in the kitchen, wine cellar & bathrooms, while direct lighting is maximised to illuminate task areas.
All the light fittings have been selected to complement the minimalist, contemporary architecture, and to highlight special features and finishes.
The Bookend is designed for sustainable, off-the-grid, living. Each unit has bottled gas to supply gas water heaters; a 90 cm gas hob, a gas braai, and a gas fireplace. A backup water storage system will supply 24 hours of backup water to the complex. Cooling is provided by means of an energy-efficient evaporative cooling system.
In addition to the incredible, state-of-the-art homes, The Bookend units offer the option of a standalone staff facility, a work-from-home office, or gym.
The Bookend provides peace of mind and carefree living by means of a triple-layered security system, including a 24-hr security guard, CCTV, and electric fencing. It is conveniently located near several leading private schools, Netcare hospitals, shopping malls, restaurants, OR Tambo airport, and many other amenities.
Own a part of The Bookend, or design your own dream home and share in the spectacular amenities that The Royal Johannesburg Development has to offer.
These include The Old Oak Restaurant, Royal Retreat and Fitness Club, a 10 km running and cycling track, dog-walking paths, picnic areas, as well as catch-and-release fishing on the preserved wetlands, where flourishing bird life, and scenic walkways promote stress-free living.
The Bookend truly sets the benchmark for an exceptional lifestyle … your oasis awaits!
Luxury Living at its Best.
Homeowners of the Bookend development, automatically qualify for social membership at the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club; the first Audubon-certified golf course in South Africa, and the first member-owned club in South Africa to receive the Complete Golfer 5 Star Golfing Experience Award three years in a row.
In 2018, The East Championship Course received Africa's best course of the year and South Africa's best Course of the year by World Golf Awards.
Bespoke Features
Fully equipped designer kitchens
Air-conditioned wine rooms
Fibre & DSTV ready
Bespoke lighting
Off shutter concrete soffits.
Imported porcelain tiles.
Expansive glazing
Timber shutters
Outdoor entertainment areas.
Private gardens with rim-flow swimming pools
CCTV & 24-Hour security
Gas water heaters & gas fireplaces
Evaporative cooling system
24-hour water storage
Full emergency power back-up
Staff Accommodation
Safe and convenient visitors parking