Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

SOLE MANDATE

Passing through the 24-hour manned gate of Schoongezicht Estate, you enter a world of countryside charm, renowned for its exceptional security and nature-oriented lifestyle. Roads lined with vibrant coral trees dip through valleys of open parkland and past boardwalks that weave through protected forest to hidden ponds, until you reach the crest of the hill. Here, perched near the estate’s highest point, this beautiful home awaits — its drive ascending between a tapestry of cultivated flowers and foliage, leading to an extra-length two-car garage with interior access, built -in storage and extra height for camper vehicles.

The front door opens to a tall, light-filled foyer, where a whitewashed brick wall rises gracefully beside a staircase. You pause for a moment, deciding whether to ascend by foot or float upward upon the fitted stairlift.

Upstairs, the air-conditioned open-plan living area unfolds. A kitchen of tasteful composition has a striking counter space that stands as the centrepiece of the home, and is finished with caesarstone countertops, soft-close cabinetry, a glass hob plus a single gas hob, extractor fan, and oven. To one side, a stylish drinks station houses two bar fridges, while on the other, a tucked-away scullery with pantry and provisions for all appliances, including laundry. There is a water filtration and garbage disposal system under the prep bowl. The kitchen opens to a sun-soaked courtyard.

There is an Italian pellet fireplace in the lounge for cooler days. Living spaces flow through the dining and lounge, where a stone-tiled feature wall adds depth and texture, and doors open to a balcony enclosed in glass—an all-weather lookout that brings the exceptional landscape to your windowsill. From this elevated vantage, the home gazes across Piesang Valley, all the way to the Robberg Peninsula and ocean.

Back inside, a short passage leads past the guest cloakroom to the air-conditioned bedroom wing. The master suite features built-in cupboards, an ensuite bathroom, and a door opening to the balcony — allowing you to wake each morning to the spectacular view — while a second bedroom offers built-in cupboards and its own ensuite bathroom.

An additional feature of note is the self-contained bedroom on the lower entrance level, complete with a kitchenette, dining nook, ensuite bathroom, and its own glass-enclosed patio, so family, friends, or even renters can revel in the remarkable views this home is blessed with.

Completing the picture of comfort and practicality, the home includes a backup inverter, a heat pump that reduces the load on the geyser, and two JoJo tanks filled weekly by the estate borehole, which provide irrigation for the garden. Only five minutes drive from Plettenberg Bay’s vibrant town and beaches, this hilltop retreat offers the best of both worlds — a life that balances the serenity of nature with the coastal-town charm below.