Contemporary coastal elegance
A contemporary beach home that epitomises the essence of luxury seaside living in Yzerfontein, To the Moon and Back is your getaway ticket to West Coast bliss.
Walking through the entrance doors of this magnificent Yzerfontein hideaway, as you pass the ancient aloes that are greeting you upon arrival – like sturdy sentinels of the natural world – an appreciation of its form holds your gaze. With its contemporary, linear contours creating shapes and shadows as you move with the sun’s rays. Towards the endless body of blue that captivates your gaze. Stealing the show – as the architect intended. If it’s not the timber, the screed, the glass or the architectural finesse making statements at every turn, then let it be the landscape.
Two levels of expansive living, entertaining, lounging, reclining, dining, gathering and retreating areas make up this West Coast wonder of a beach home. Floor-to-ceiling doors and windows allow the air to waft through the open spaces like a premeditated indoor-outdoor feature. Ushering in an abundance of natural light, that silhouettes itself into figurines. Dancing across the floors, up the stairways, down the corridors, into the bedrooms, the bathrooms and back out with the waves. It’s not only the sun, but the moon has a way of creating these shapes, too. Bouncing off the polished surfaces.
The courtyard tones the tempo down and is ideally landscaped with the Atlantic breeze in mind. A lot of swimming, snoozing on the lawn, reading on the loungers, enjoying some al fresco dining and just hanging out when the elements are exemplifying their prowess.
Views for days
Every room has been thoughtfully curated. Blending the owners’ stamp of discerned sophistication and familial love, with the ruggedness of the landscape. State-of-the-art finishes and furnishings, appliances and lighting, luxury linens and a neutral colour palette. All create a homely, yet lavish environment to spend your days looking out to sea. With Dassen Island being across the waves, you can watch the lighthouse pivot its torch at night. And the bird colonies fly in their flocks from the sanctuary to the shoreline in front. Witnessing the whales’ migration and the dolphin swim in their pods on mass. The gulls circling above, retrieving any remnants of the ocean’s commotion. It’s an ever-changing spectacle at the villa, with an endless array of activities to dive into.
When in Yzerfontein, you ride your bikes, walk the beaches, skip past the occasional ostrich and surf with the seals. You’ll swim in the tidal pools and forage for mussels. You’ll bond around the fireplaces and perform seafood cook-offs in the kitchen. You’ll take those long afternoon naps whilst the kids play in their own playroom. You’ll breathe in that ocean air and bask in that African sun and love every moment of your wild West Coast adventure, To the Moon & Back!
What we love!
- Being the first to rise in the morning, heading downstairs to the gorgeous gourmet kitchen and watching the waves curl and crash in front of you. As you wait for the coffee to brew, witnessing the new day go about its ways with vigour.
- It’s location – being so close to Cape Town – means you don’t need to bite into too much of your holiday when travelling to and from the property. In fact, the journey to Yzerfontein is incredibly scenic and the perfect, brief road trip for the family.
- Going on long beach walks that begin on the doorstep. Being nestled into the dunes and fynbos veld of the private nature reserve that borders the property, you’ll have access to the wilderness of Yzerfontein, instantaneously.
- Heading off to the local bakery РRosemead Artisan Bakery & Caf̩ Рas a daily ritual for delicious warm breads and bakes, yummy olive breadsticks and sourdoughs, past̩is de nata, sandwiches and baked snacks.
- With Dassen Island being just across the way, and the Dassen Island Bird Sanctuary, there will be the special, rare occasion where you spot the African Grey Pelicans flying over. As well as so many other bird species. A haven for all bird enthusiasts.
What you need to know…
- The property is only an hour’s drive from Cape Town and about 90 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. It is a fabulous home for entertaining, with all of its open spaces and gathering areas – both indoor and outdoor.
- For those that love a round of golf, Darling Golf Club is 25km away where you can also enjoy all of the lovely sights of the nearby town. Including the olive and wine farms in the area.
- Head to the nearby Yzer Bru brewery for some craft beer tasting. And for those that love to keep it healthy, Grounded eatery is a lovely spot for some wholesome feasting.f
- Bring your bikes and cycle around the village. A fun way to get around and let that ocean breeze invigorate.
- Yzerfontein is a small town with only a few caf̩s, delicatessens, health stores, a fully-stocked Spar and a couple of convenience stores. There is a lot of water-sport activity Рall year round Рpaddle boards, kayaks, surfing and sailing.
- Yzerfontein fish market and Dassen Seafoods are great local sources of regional fish for cooking on the braai. You can also source fresh fish from the hobby fishermen that head out on their boats and bring back more than enough to share.
- If To the Moon & Back is not available on your dates, browse our full collection of exclusive-use holiday houses in Yzerfontein or on the West Coast.
Reviewed by Colleen Ogilvie