Added: Dec 21, 2009

From: LolaKramerProperties

Duration: 4:34

Private dream home with spectacular views of the bay and beyond, nestles up on the mountainside behind the Twelve Apostles range, in the sought-after area of Victorskloof. Overlooking the picturesque Hout Bay valley. All rooms share in a breathtaking panoramic view spanning Chapman's Peak Dirve with waves crashing below and boats frequenting the harbor. This spectacular seascape vista extends all the way across to Slangkop lighthouse in Kommetjie, circling its beams across the bay at night. North-facing rooms enjoy majestic views of the towering mountainside behind. Privacy is secured by a green belt all along the western boundary and is further enhanced by the panhandle driveway off Saddlers Close, which is cul-de-sac. On the main entrance level, a large en-suite bedroom which opens out to the swimming pool adjoins the central hallway. This links the downstairs living area and kitchen with the upper stairwell and leads into the key feature of the house - a sizable double-volume, open-plan living/dining room with cosy fireplace. A staircase leads down to the basement level bedroom, also accessed from the front lawn. Adjoining the main living area is a study cum family tv-room with a fireplace and glass doors fold open for wide outside access. The spacious kitchen with black granite tops shares the panoramic sea view. It features a pantry and a breakfast nook with glass doors folding onto a shaded courtyard. On either side of the main living area, long rows of glass doors fold open seawards onto the front patio and to the sheltered open-air entertainment area in the back. From here the imposing view of the bay is framed by the spacious lounge, forming a continuous light-filled and tranquil space. The paved lower part of the entertainment area has a fish pond and planter. A jacuzzi and salt water swimming pool are linked by a lawn and flowerbed on the higher portion, encircled by a perimeter wall. The walk-in corner pumphouse provides storage space for firewood garden furniture. There are 4 generously sized bedrooms upstairs 2 of which are en-suite. The private double-volume master bedroom with walk-in dressing room is separated from the other accommodation, accessed via a gangway alongside the double volume and overlooking the main living area. All bedrooms have balconies and enjoy magnificent views of the sea or the mountains. The house and garage feature a full alarm system with internal and external sensor beams. A private security firm does foot patrols throughout Victorskloof and monitors the only access road into this sector, from their base hut next to the World of Birds. They are reinforced by an active neighbourhood watch in what statistically equals the most secure areas in Hout Bay. In addition, the nearby Ruyteplaats security teams dog patrol circles the property by day and night, along Saddlers Close the historic Bains Road at its lower boundary. This prime one-acre property has a large front lawn with a tree house, jungle gym and grass banks - ideal for fun family entertainment, perfect for romping kids and dogs. The lower garden features large granite boulders and largely indigenous flora, has a resident meerkat family and is frequented by a variety of birdlife. Other features include en-suite domestic quarters, a double garage with a laundry and a large free-standing wendy house which serves as a tool shed and storage space.

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