Where wisdom and wander prevail
Limewood Lodge rests in the affluent suburb of Constantia, Cape Town. A characterful home, steeped in history, surrounded by vineyards and views of the lush landscape of Table Mountain.
What was once a historical farm house, surrounded by farmlands centuries ago, this Cape Dutch-style Constantia home has cleverly retained its poise, position and discreet charm in the heart of an established garden. With soft terracotta-coloured walls, rather than the traditional whitewash.
Through the gates and up the driveway, you are immediately private and secure. Walls of greenery and sturdy, mature trees create a secret garden on a property surprisingly, only a few minutes’ walk from Constantia Village shopping centre. It’s a home for all seasons; cool in summer with its thick walls and terracotta tiles underfoot, large double doors lead from one informal living room to an enclosed pool area for high summer and lazing about on loungers. The grass remains green despite the year’s low rainfall with borehole water used sparingly so that the hibiscus and hydrangeas retain their pink and purple blooms. The garden so pivotal to the character of the home survives and thrives.
In winter under-floor heating in the bedrooms, an open fireplace and a wood-burning fireplace, entice you indoors for red wine, crusty home-baked bread and soft brie. Perhaps the spoils of your morning out at the markets, or the nearby wine farms. Stacked at the fireplace dense, hard Kameeldoring wood adds russet warmth to the room. When the wood burns, the house is fragrant with its distinctive musky, aromatic scent. By night, the exterior of the house is lit to create welcoming pools of warm light.
Quintessential country living in the suburbs
‘Calm, quiet and solid,’ say the owners about their special retreat. A luxury getaway in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. ‘We love the fact that we sleep so well here.’ With three suites and an extra loft, this is where a family can call Limewood Lodge home – a base from which to explore Cape Point, the city and Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, all easy drives, and all in a day.
What we love!
- A rare centrally situated property, but with the serenity and seclusion of a country estate,
- Limewood Lodge is perfectly situated, with the freeway easily accessed.
- The design and decor calls for easy, relaxed living.
- The property’s proximity to all of Cape Town’s finest attractions, including some of the finest restaurants in town.
What you need to know…
- Limewood Lodge sits within the affluent suburb of Constantia – a mere 15-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre. The beaches are only a 20-minute drive away and all of the nature trails are within easy driving distance.
- The house is fully serviced by regular staff who keep fireplaces are stacked and prepared and ensure pool loungers are set out with swimming towels, leaving guests to kick back and relax.
- The swimming pool has a net, and the home is totally child-friendly.
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is a drive away from the property.
- Cape Town’s Constantia wine region is home to some of the country’s finest restaurants and wine estates. Take a short drive and explore all that the region has to offer including Buitenverwachting, Beau Constantia (spectacular views of the valley), Steenberg Vineyards – that’s home to Bistro Sixteen82 and Catharina’s – and of course Silvermist Wine Estate where La Colombe’s kitchen cooks up the most iconic and internationally acclaimed menus in South Africa.
- The Norval Foundation – a revered art museum and sculpture garden – is a 15-minute drive away.
- For those that love a round of golf, you don’t have to drive far to spend the afternoon perfecting your swing, and your putting.
- If Limewood Lodge is not available on your dates, browse our full collection of exclusive-use holiday houses in Constantia.
Written by Les Aupiais
Edited by Colleen Ogilvie