By Anna-Marie Smith, Project Consultant Lara Woodcock, Photography Fiona Barclay-Smith
Situated in the exclusive High Constantia Estate, and bordering the historic Groot Constantia Estate to the north, the beautiful wine estate features 19 plots only, where the environmental impact of the construction on this ecologically sensitive pocket of land was clearly a matter of priority, says the owner.
The vast extent of nature entering all living spaces from most vantage points in this home, emphasises the owner’s wish to let nature run its course through the home. Presented in the many forms of bright daylight, soft shadows, crisp air and an overall freshness to behold, closeness to nature prevails here.
The owner’s choices in design and natural materials, while reflecting a synonymy in privacy and luxury, produced a feast of both visual and tactile experiences through tones and textures. By investing in the prime location of the estate, where neighbouring properties will remain out of sight from most angles, a private lifestyle with minimal intrusion was created.
Contemporary living spaces are as generous as the spectacular outdoor views, where entertainment areas such as the downstairs bar and games room, as well as the gymnasium and sauna, dominate a large proportion of the lower level of the house.
To achieve the desired lifestyle where the natural outdoors fuse with daily life, a designer range of stacking doors was installed. A seamless visual image is created while enhancing the impressive symmetry of the architectural design.
The exceptional free flow between areas creates focal points from generous proportions of glazing, where blue skies and mountain views are visible at the same height throughout. Spectacular designer lighting comes into it’s own at night, where elegant marble tiled staircases become glistening components of the elaborate interior.
Exclusive cabinetry complements the interior design where fine timber and natural finishes are presented in the form of an exquisite designer bar and wine cellar, right through to the luxurious dressing and bathroom areas.
For the owner, with a penchant for nature’s best offerings, this lovely abode falls short of nothing.
