By Anne-Marie Smith, Project Consultant Zelda Botma, Photography Fiona Barclay-Smith
This prestigious wine estate home with magnificent lagoon and mountain views, only an hour from Cape Town, boasts neighbours such as the famous Arabella Hotel and Golf Course, as well as the acclaimed whale watching points of Hermanus.
One of the many benefits of making one’s home in this exclusive estate is the low density development factor – also one of the reasons for the owner’s investment here, as only 124 plots are spread out across a total of 210ha. Set among vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields within a private nature reserve, this lucky family treasures the unparalleled lifestyle their holiday home has to offer.
Designed by the owners to maximise the pristine views of the lagoon and surrounding mountain ranges, this home lends itself to a relaxed lifestyle ideally suited to the natural environment. When moving through the interior living spaces to the outdoor pool and patio areas, one experiences just how this home becomes an extension of the nearby peace and tranquillity.
The owners’ thoughtful planning of the interior design resulted in an easy lifestyle that allows maximum flow of space in all the living areas, and an abundance of natural light streaming through sliding doors and windows at every level.
What stands out from both an aesthetic and practical perspective is the variety of floor finishes chosen to suit a typical holiday home, where superior quality but low maintenance is essential. Attractive combinations of natural timber flooring and tiling complement the curving walls, and the broad timber staircase becomes a separate visual feature from many different angles.
While the house design allows for generous open areas, floor space in the kitchen and bedrooms was maximised through the effective use of built-in timber cupboards, in sleek yet functional designs installed by CWC Houtwerke.
In the upstairs bedroom quarters no effort was spared in exposing the magnificent views that naturally provide brilliant light, enhancing the elegant white timber roof design.
Still, the most idyllic retreat of this wonderful home has to be the outdoor verandha and pool where its seamlessness with nature simply rejuvenates.
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