A look at the R85 million mansion with its own putt-putt course and beach volleyball court

·11 Apr 2025

An R85 million mansion in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, comes with unique amenities, including a putt-putt course, beach volleyball court, and home cinema with a popcorn and sweet station.

The 5-bedroom house in South Africa’s richest square mile was designed over four levels by Pattichides and Partners.

Pam Golding Properties said the property has top-quality finishes, lighting, granite, and marble-clad surfaces and walls.

The property’s entrance features a waterfall wall. The main house has numerous free-flowing reception areas, including formal and informal lounges, a dining room, a fully equipped bar, and a games room.

These rooms flow onto the entertainer’s patio, which has an infinity pool, jacuzzi, massive TV, and views of Johannesburg.

Pam Golding added that the Italian kitchen is the centrepiece for every occasion and function, catering to those who enjoy entertaining.

The property also includes a hair/barber salon and three-bedroom suites, one of which has been converted into a fully functional spa with over R3 million of equipment.

The main bedroom suite has an enormous dressing room and a luxurious bathroom opening onto the balcony. The roof garden level also features a putt-putt course, jacuzzi and lounge area.

The lower ground level also has unique amenities, such as a garage for eight cars and a 10-seater cinema with a candy/popcorn station.

The level also features a sauna and a steam shower. The fully equipped gym flows from the property’s volleyball arena. Pam Golding said the gym can be converted into a man cave.

Other special features of the property include home automation, fireplaces, water-based under-floor heading, backup power via a generator, and an elevator.

The property also offers prospective buyers staff accommodation with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge.

Sandton in high demand

Johannesburg’s property market is getting fiercely competitive as many migrants who moved to the Western Cape are now reconsidering returning to the City of Gold.

Cobus Odendaal, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Western Cape has been the preferred destination for those seeking a lifestyle change and perceived better governance.

However, Johannesburg property experts have seen a noted shift in sentiment, driven by Cape Town’s soaring property prices and high cost of living.

“In recent months, we’ve started fielding a growing number of enquiries from people looking to move back to Johannesburg, with a particular interest in properties at the higher end of the market,” said Odendaal.

“Cape Town’s infrastructure struggles, including water shortages and traffic congestion, have diminished the city’s appeal for many as those are some of the key reasons that they left Johannesburg in the first place.”

Lightstone’s data showed that Cape Town property prices have risen by 25% over the last five years, compared to Johannesburg’s modest 12% increase.

Odenadall added that many professionals who initially believed they could sustain Johannesburg-level salaries while working remotely from coastal locations are being forced back to the office.

He added that networking, career advancement and high-level business opportunities remain concentrated in Johannesburg, making it ideal for those who want to remain competitive in their industries.

Sandton, home to the SJE and Africa’s largest corporations, is the epicentre of commerce, solidifying its status as the country’s business hub.

Sandton’s market is already showing encouraging recovery signs, with Bryanston and Morningside being named in the top 10 value property band at second and 10th, respectively.

“With more professionals returning and competition for prime properties set to increase, Johannesburg’s real estate market presents a unique opportunity and buying now ensures the best value and long-term gains.”

The window of opportunity is open—savvy investors should seize it before the market surges.”