Angels Place – Camps Bay and its famous Atlantic Seaboard beachside isn’t called Cape Town’s Copacabana for nothing. Here, you’ll find a magnificent palm tree lined beach, icing sugar sands and a plethora of hip and happening bars, restaurants and shops. So when the Italian owners of this perfectly designed space found the property, they knew they had struck gold. Situated in ‘old Camps Bay’, it’s a few roads back from the buzzing strip but close enough to walk to the beach and wander back down later for cocktails.
The owners gutted the original property and in its place created this contemporary, designtastic and absolutely comfortable luxury apartment. One of them is an architect and she designed the space and the interiors herself, so if you too have an eye for detail, you’ll love what you see. From the skylight overhead that runs the length of the main living room (so you can always see the Twelve Apostles Mountains behind) to the designer furniture (like the black leather dining room chairs, Flos lights and a sofa by Spanish über designer Paola Lenti) and of course the magnificent views of the ocean, there really are beautiful details at every turn. With four impeccably designed bedroom suites (one seafacing and the rest with uninterrupted views to the mountain reserve behind) there’s space for four couples or two families travelling together.
While you’re spoilt for choice with the nearby restaurants, if you love cooking and entertaining, this home is a perfect bet for you. The kitchen is kitted out with state-of-the-art Miele appliances and every other gadget for feasting at home. Then again, if you’d rather do as little as possible, sunning yourself on the terrace and slipping into the pool is just as inviting too. At Angel’s Place, it’s all about indulging in long summer days and balmy nights – embraced in the utmost comfort and style.
What we love!
- The moody interiors palette featuring black, white, grey and natural wood grain for warmth
- The striking, original South African contemporary artworks
- The on-site housekeeper Annie is also a proficient cook and can create meals for you and your family
- Camps Bay is notorious for its summertime parking woes – Angels Place has an underground garage for 2 cars plus a lift which takes you into the apartment itself
- Each room has the creature comforts of a hotel – from the cotton linen to the feather pillows, hairdryers and heated towel rails in the bathrooms
- The indoor outdoor flow of this apartment is fabulous – the outdoor terrace becomes an extra living room and is wonderful for lounging on hot, sunny days
What you need to know…
- The entire apartment is fully air conditioned, with underfloor heating for winter
- The pool has a safety net – but no steps. There is also a current-creating mechanism and it can be heated (for guests’ expense)
- There is 24 hour security on site
- There is DSTV and Apple TV with surround sound as well as two speakers for music on the terrace
- There is a barbecue for alfresco grilling
Reviewed by Vicki Sleet