Baxter House
When the children were small and we needed to go to a beach where they could play safely all day and swim in the shallow waters, our first choice was always Boulders Beach in the sleepy Southern Peninsula village of Simon’s Town. It is still one of our favourite Cape Town beaches. Baxter House sits […]
Spider’s Web
Settled on the rolling dunes of Beachy Head, cushioned into the indigenous coastal vegetation, overlooking the endless body of blue, Spider’s Web snares you in its threads of beach bungalow bliss, and holds you captive for days, sometimes weeks, on end. Not that you’ll be pleading for any release. It’s the layers of rich textures […]
Monticello
A fabulous winelands farmhouse for multigenerational family gatherings or milestone celebrations, in the heart of the valley of Stellenbosch. There is an inimitable allure to Stellenbosch. Hailing as the OG of the Cape wine regions for its heritage, it’s a destination that exudes authenticity. Evident in its architecture and ancient oak avenues. Farming communities that […]
Coastal Bliss
A colourful, characterful, Atlantic Seaboard beach bungalow nestled upon the leafy lanes of Llandudno, Coastal Bliss implores you to permanently set your clocks into holiday mode. Llandudno is renowned for its laidback, barefoot beach vibes that somehow seduce even the most proper of people that frequent this little seaside suburb. An affable, casual community of […]
22 Degrees East
There is something irresistible about spending time in the middle of nowhere. It feeds the soul and slows us all down to sanity. When the current owners of this 2200 ha, 22 Degrees East Klein Karoo farm stumbled on it (somewhere between De Rust, Klaarstroom and Meiringspoort), the land was temptingly raw and beautiful but […]
Casa Isla
At the coast, life is traditionally lived according to tides, winds and seasons. At Casa Isla, on Leisure Isle, it’s still that way – so no two days are ever the same. When you throw open the shutters first thing in the morning and gaze across the lagoon, you’ll quickly know if it’s a good […]
God’s Window
Staunchly standing at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, within the Leeurivier Valley of Swellendam, God’s Window discreetly reveals itself with dignity. In honour of the curvaceous hills in front of it, this property refrains from making any spectacle, or from being too loud. Just like a true gentleman, it gently tilts its cap to […]
Swartberg House
During summer in Prince Albert, a little, old-fashioned Karoo town just off the N1 about four hours from Cape Town, most people are up and about early while it’s cool and the air’s still crisp. But by midday the searing heat silences even the geese squabbling in the leiwater, the water rushing through the irrigation […]
The Aven
There’s a reason why the sprawling seaside suburb of Camps Bay, Atlantic Seaboard, has the reputation that it does. For its beautiful stretches of squeaky white beaches, along a coastline of coves, where crashing waves hit granite boulders, creating pockets of salty turquoise paddling pools. Its spectacular views of the mountain’s apostles and craggy lion’s […]
Sheperd’s Cottage
When the sweet isolation of a Karoo farm cottage is calling, Sheperd’s Cottage, in Prince Albert awaits the warming of the cockles of your countryside heart. It’s a well-known, tried and tested prescription for the soul, that taking a trip to the quiet seclusion of the Karoo does wonders for our wellbeing. A place where […]
Aldourie Castle
Aldourie Castle encapsulates every dreamy vision one might have of the Scottish Highlands. Settled upon 500 acres of wilderness, on the banks of the legendary Loch Ness, where the untamed nature and prevailing Caledonian history collide, this estate lends itself at the most romantic retreat you and your clan can escape to, in one of […]
Mukti
It’s the pervading stillness, the slow pace of life, and the ambling donkeys along the dusty streets that allude to Nieu-Bethesda’s unique vibe. The village has no tarred roads nor streetlights, no fuel station nor ATM, but it has bountiful charm and a sense of calm like just about nowhere else. On a road trip […]
Corymbia Farm
When the owners of Corymbia Farm discovered their tranquil pocket of paradise on the slopes of the Banhoek Valley – surrounded by the Simonsberg and Drakenstein Mountain ranges – it was the cluster of five Corymbia trees at the bottom of the property that first spoke to them. Signifying a spot for them to lay […]
Burnished Earth
Where Cape legacy presides A bold architectural statement in the affluent Southern Suburbs, Burnished Earth is a lavish contemporary escape for you to savour in the heart of Constantia. Stoically standing on the verdant grounds of a prestigious family home, in the revered village of Constantia, sprawling itself across two acres of lush greenery, Burnished […]
Limewood Lodge
Once an historic farm house surrounded by farmlands centuries ago, this Cape Dutch-style Constantia home – now with soft terracotta-coloured walls rather than the traditional whitewash – has cleverly retained its poise, position and discreet charm in the heart of an established garden. Through the gates and up the driveway and you are immediately private […]
13 on Grewe
13 on Grewe – The alluring 19th century village of McGregor retains its reputation of being one of the most authentically charming villages in the Western Cape thanks to its charismatic community, historical homes, spectacular scenery and healing energy that encompasses the land. Just 2 hours from Cape Town within the Robertson Wine Valley, you’ll […]