HIDEAWAYS FOR SALE 2022
in the locale of Klein Slangkop. Not only is it known for its lighthouse, but it’s a spot that surfers, anglers, divers and nature lovers have hand-picked as the place they call home. It affords an authentic and outdoorsy lifestyle, sans arrogance. If you are looking for bare-footed bliss, this property is perfect. Cushioned into the thick fynbos shrub of the Klein Slangkop dunes, with little pathways meandering their ways down to the beach, Serenity throws open its shutters and glass sliding doors to the elements, inviting in the good winds. Set on tiered spaces around spacious wooden decks with sun loungers, comfy sofas endless views of the ocean, this hideaway seamlessly settles into its wild surroundings. It implores you to do the same. KOMMETJIE
SERENITY,
SERENITY, KOMMETJIE
NYONI, NORTH COAST
In keeping with the design philosophy of Zimbali – a tropical estate set on 925 acres of coastal forest vegetation, a 50-hectare nature reserve and dune conservation area, a top of the handicaps golf course, residential and resort dwellings on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal – Nyoni looks out over the land it occupies, and all the way to the ocean, without making so much as a sound or a bold statement. Harmoniously abiding within nature, this hideaway for sale graciously reveals its timber limbs from behind the foliage of ferns and forest trees, aloes, grasses and cacti as if it were a bird emerging from its nest, settled amongst the branches.
NYONI, NORTH COAST
NYONI, NORTH COAST
Azulik overlooks the Portuguese Bazaruto Archipelago and the Wildlife Sanctuary, which comprises 30 000 hectares of pristine specially protected National Park in Mozambique. Against this backdrop of wetlands, wilderness and crystal-clear ocean waters, a barefoot luxury experience like no other beckons.
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At Azulik, it’s possible to cohabit with nature and make a difference, and now a 50% share in this simply gorgeous lodge has become available. Perched on a unique ridge called “Worlds View” on the most northerly point of the San Sebastian Peninsula, the lodge is positioned within the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary. Imagine sunlight scattering off the everDhows criss crossing over emerging sandbanks. From this precious vantage point, about 60m above the high-water mark, you can enjoy arguably one of the best views in Mozambique.
AZULIK, THE SANCTUARY, MOZAMBIQUE
AZULIK, THE SANCTUARY, MOZAMBIQUE
AZULIK, THE SANCTUARY, MOZAMBIQUE
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Nestled into the rich fynbos, a short meander from the startling turquoise lagoon, it is one of just six dwellings that offer a unique existence in an area that is deemed one of the most beautiful places on earth and is even dog friendly!
Found just over an hour from Cape Town this thoughtfully designed new build lies on a farm a mere stone’s throw from Churchhaven, in Schrywershoek, in the West Coast National Park.
KALIE’S COTTAGE, SCHRYWERSHOEK, WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK
NATIONAL PARK
KALIE’S COTTAGE, SCHRYWERSHOEK, COAST
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Rise early and head to your private patio, coffee in hand, to get ahead on workday demands. After a late breakfast wander to the lagoon to wade in the warm blue, or maybe go paddle boarding. As the sun rises overhead, settle in the shade and complete the day’s tasks before clocking off. Prepare a quick salad, pour a crisp Chenin and take some time to simply be, watching the sunlight dance and sparkle on the lagoon.
KALIE’S
COTTAGE, SCHRYWERSHOEK, WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK
PEBBLES, KOMMETJIE, CAPE SOUTH PENINSULA
Just 40 minutes from Cape Town, Pebbles works brilliantly as a primary home or a weekend bolthole. Nature lovers will embrace the abundant birdlife along with whale and dolphin watching and the chance to breath in healthful negative ions each day… this is the stuff of a low-stress life. With Kommetjie’s close-knit, welcoming community, and reputation as an incredibly safe spot to stay, Pebbles offers a charmed and charming lifestyle in Western Cape, South Africa.
PEBBLES, KOMMETJIE, CAPE SOUTH PENINSULA
PEBBLES, KOMMETJIE, CAPE SOUTH PENINSULA
Designed by architect Frank Böhm, Pebbles is a lifestyle triumph. Making the absolute most of the fabulous ocean ceiling windows, ensuring the whole affair is drenched with light throughout the ever-changing seasons. “In winter we waves roll by.” the current owners enthuse.
Elegant living of yesteryear has been transposed into modern It’s hidden in a quiet cul-de-sac in Three Anchor Bay, tucked under shady trees and clad in cool ivy. Named Villa Vicky, which alludes to the home’s Victorian heritage, the nostalgic sash as testimony. But when you step inside you’ll simply be blown away by the sensitively crafted transformation from classic to contemporary, showcasing the very best of both worlds.
VILLA VICKY, THREE ANCHOR BAY, CAPE TOWN
VILLA VICKY, THREE ANCHOR BAY, CAPE TOWN
VILLA VICKY, THREE ANCHOR BAY, CAPE TOWN
A sophisticated pied-à-terre – if you will – this hideaway induces an element of all-year-round holiday living. Where your morning brew on the terrace – barefoot and fancy free, with Ella Fitzgerald’s husky tones in the background, greeting the gulls as they glide with the golden rays – will be the perfect start to a new and exciting day, no matter what’s on the agenda.
BIJOUX,SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN
At De Hoek you have an all-day, every-day pass to 360 degree natural theatre. It’s an ever changing display of dancing light and dramatic big skies over a landscape that is thoroughly and beautifully South African. Choose a spot on the spacious front verandah, edged by a cool lap pool, and watch the sun rise and shine on the Langeberg mountains. From the back stoep, gaze across the verdant garden with endless Karoo space as the backdrop, and exhale and forget the harried world. Bushwacker walks and rugged mountain biking options surround you, or curl up with a good book and nap whenever the mood grabs. De Hoek is a world apart, a place of grace, freedom and sanctuary. It’s where you can disconnect to reconnect, for a weekend, a week or forever.
DE HOEK, LEMOENSHOF FARM, NEAR BARRYDALE
DE HOEK, LEMOENSHOF FARM, NEAR BARRYDALE
DE HOEK, LEMOENSHOF FARM, NEAR BARRYDALE
As you drive through the front gate, The Manor House stands stoically before you in all its gracious splendor. Drive a little further and you pass exquisitely restored historic buildings in The Dairy Room and The Quarters, before arriving at The Manor House. Then, if you continue just a little more along the circular and special celebrations of all kinds. There’s still enchanting Edge House too, just behind The Manor House and beyond the beautiful, walled vegetable garden. For anything else you may desire, Stellenbosch is close by.
HOPEHILL MANOR, NEAR STELLENBOSCH / PAARL
HOPEHILL MANOR, NEAR STELLENBOSCH PAARL
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HOPEHILL MANOR, NEAR
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And, about the views. Well, they’re frankly postcard perfect. It’s hard to grasp until you see them. You’re surrounded by rolling gardens, all irrigated from borehole water on the farm. But when you look up, just a little, Table Mountain casts her image in the over 20 hectares of them. The farm is really a space with three distinct personalities. Its 200 hectares includes the working farm of vineyards and cereal crops, the majestic and historic boutique guest house, and a fabulously popular wine label – highly rated by Platter’s since 2006.
Built on a dream, run on passion with a true love story thrown into the mix. This is the evocative foundation of Dunes de Dovela. This intimate lodge is set on a crest of dunes, tucked into a verdant privacy. It’s positioned just 80km south of Inhambane in southern Mozambique. When it’s yours you will feel like you live on another planet, whilst in fact, you have a whole world at your feet. Three thatched, luxury en-suite bungalows with private decks overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean, and four cosy tents resting on wooden decks with shared ablutions, are dotted around the bar – all set on a sweeping deck.
DUNES DE DOVELA LODGE, MOZAMBIQUE
DUNES DE DOVELA LODGE, MOZAMBIQUE
THE SANCTUARY, SAN SEBASTIAN PENINSULA, MOZAMBIQUE
If you have a pioneering spirit, a sense of adventure and a passion for wide open spaces, there is a special piece of Africa you could call your own in Mozambique. What makes The Sanctuary on the San Sebastian peninsula truly unique is its visionary ethos: sustainable conservation in conjunction with community development funded through authentic, low-density eco-tourism. It’s a win-win-win formula.
THE SANCTUARY, SAN SEBASTIAN PENINSULA, MOZAMBIQUE
E R F E PRIME LAND FOR SALE IN HIGGOVALE, CAPE TOWN
If you’re a visionary and a nature lover who also enjoys your feet is sublimely upmarket, it is one of just a few prime open spaces to build the dream home in your mind. With it is also a distinct sense place: before you lies iconic Table Mountain and, being on a slope, your views are unobstructed – now and forever.
26 MARAIS, HOUT BAY, CAPE PENINSULA
Just a twenty minute drive from the Cape Town city centre, and only thirty minutes’ drive from most of Cape Town’s top attractions, 26 Marais is removed from the hustle and bustle, yet has all the convenience that urban living offers. The location is extremely accessible to the many desirable amenities, winelands, top restaurants and nearby beaches as well as some of the Cape’s best nature trails and walks.
of land in the Romansbaai Beach and Fynbos Estate. Perfectly positioned to offer a private viewing theatre across Walker Bay. This is a spectacular space to build your dream on. Imagine the calm sound of the ocean drowning out the noise of everyday life and soft sunsets easing you into lazy evenings where you do family with your loved ones. Life is so busy and demanding these days. For most, a slice of quiet lifestyle awaits within a reasonable distance from many urban hubs. So, the best of both worlds remains within reach.
ROMANSBAAI ESTATE, OVERBERG
ROMANSBAAI ESTATE, OVERBERG
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It started with a love affair with Greece and a passion for unusual, soulful places. Groot Paternoster is such a place, and Artemon Cottage was built to remember cosy Greek island cottages. Built of stone and thatch on the dunes, with views down Cottage is a timeless and evocative beach bolthole.
ARTEMON COTTAGE, WEST COAST
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SLIPWAY, WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK
This rare piece of paradise, in the picturesque West Coast National Park, has been in the same family for 100 years; a special treasure that’s now for sale to a discerning buyer, who loves nature, peace and privacy. It’s beautiful here all year, but in spring it’s simply spectacular. Daisy carpets roll out in every direction around you, as the property is at the heart of prime September each year.
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HOMESTEAD, DANGER POINT, OVERBERG
At Romansbaai you are almost surrounded by ocean, but for the backdrop of mountains. This beach house for sale in South Africa, located near Gansbaai and on a peninsula, Romansbaai is a special place overlooking a calm, shallow bay with lapping waves. The warm, turquoise waters invite swimming virtually year round, and the private white-sand beach beckons walkers and nature lovers to explore the coastline punctuated with twinkling rock pools. Dolphins surf and frolic in the waves and, in season, whales swim in the deeper waters. It’s idyllic, an undiscovered gem of the Overberg, where country living meets seaside serenity – swathed in frilly fynbos.
ROMANSBAAI
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ONSE RUST, THREE ANCHOR BAY, CAPE TOWN
The tiny locality of Three Anchor Bay disperses itself down leafy lanes and across cobbled courtyards, leading to the calming welcome of Onse Rust’s moss green door. Set on two levels of you to do – take rest – whilst simultaneously tickling your fancy with relentless inspiration. A sympathetic restoration of 120 years of architectural history has been lovingly retained and brought back to life. With – dare we say it – dignity. No obvious signs of a face-lift here or a nip ’n tuck there, this old lady is entirely reminiscent of her early days.
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HOUSE, TSANAKONA, MAUN, BOTSWANA
Completed in 2013, Otto House is completely off the grid (but with a backup grid power option) and runs on solar power and borehole water. It was created using 27 layers of local sand, compacted to create thick rammed earth walls. All through the day the house gently changes colour from soft pink to warm muted yellow as light plays with the sand walls – they’re thoroughly alive and ever-changing.
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