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Nestled in the
exclusive Sandhurst suburb of Sandton, SAXON makes a world class statement of
ethnic African elegance, combined with personalized attention to detail. SAXON
has always been a place of welcome. First as a home, now a home away from home.
With its roots in the heart of Gauteng, it has drawn the warmth of the city that
bred it - from the world it has won it's refinement and ease. SAXON has
witnessed history within its walls as it became home to Nelson Mandela after he
was released from prison. It was during this time that South Africa's former
President used the serene setting of SAXON to edit his autobiography "Long walk
to Freedom".
The welcoming
entrance with stately staircase sweeps around a central glass dome, permitting
natural light to blend with and enhance the contemporary African decor and
handcrafted ethnic art artifacts. Leading off this area is a boutique shop,
piano lounge, smoking library and the dining room. Set in six acres of lush
landscape gardens, SAXON has been designed to capture and embrace its natural
environment. One of the design themes is the extensive use of water. The central
point of the water theme is the magnificent nine hundred and sixty square feet
swimming pool.
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