This gracious and timeless old timer in a mint condition, has excellent street appeal and is located in Arcadia Street East. It is surrounded by Ambassador Residences, Diplomatic- and Corporate Institutions. Within an easy walking distance to the Gautrain Station and the University of Pretoria, this 1889 Sir Herbert Baker House, oozes of character and sublime style – an outstanding example of elegance and a classic bygone era. It has a warm, inviting and welcoming stately atmosphere, extra high pressed steel ceilings, most beautiful Origin Pine wooden floors, doors and sash windows, leaded glass windows, bay windows, superior fireplaces in the living areas as well as in the bedrooms, a piece of art turning and broad wooden staircase – just a few examples of the grandeur of this manor residence. From the extra spacious entrance hall leads the super spacious formal as well as informal living areas with most beautiful original fireplaces. There is direct access from the lounge unto the farmstyle, wrap-around stoep with lovely views on the luscious gardens with enormous trees as well as easy access to the pool area and outdoor enormous entertainment hall with built-in bar and braai facilities. There is also a super spacious hobby/conference room adjacent to an outside office that is ideal for a private office wing or that can be used for an Embassy for a VISA Department. The contemporary modernized kitchen with solid wooden cabinetry and a gas stove with an undercounter oven, is very well equipped, there is a scullery as well as an outside laundry. A majestic, broad wooden staircase leads to the upper level. The house has 4 extra large double bedrooms, each with its own sitting area and fireplace plus tastefully modernized en-suite bathrooms. Gleaming wooden floors, sash windows, extra high ceilings in all these super spacious bedrooms, underlines the grandeur of forgotten times. As a huge bonus there is a two bedroom garden cottage with a open plan living area and kitchen, leading to its own private courtyard – ideal for guests or AirBnB or to rent to a young couple. There are staff quarters for four people with own facilities. The general security is excellent, especially also looking at the stringent street and immediate vicinity security patrols by the diplomatic police patrolling Arcadia Street, also known as “Embassy Lane”. This property is perfect for a family that needs a wonderful home close to Pretoria’s best schools and Tuks, but also ideal for an Embassy Headquarters or for an Ambassadorial Residence. Buyer pays com / transfer / attorney costs. Come and view!