Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

JOINT MANDATE

Set along a popular tucked-away side street called Skerry Vore Avenue in Seaside Longships, this beautiful home greets you with whitewashed walls, a crisp white roof, and arches of jasmine that lend your arrival a sweet, drifting aroma, all reminiscent of the romance and regal grace found in Greek-style architecture. You pull into the two-car garage with interior access before making your way to the front entrance, where lovely blue-and-white tiles echo the home’s serene aesthetic.

The upper level lives as its own apartment, with two en-suite bedrooms and an open-plan living space that gleams beneath natural chandeliers. The lounge gathers around the warm aura of a wood-burning fireplace and flows through the dining area to a kitchen, with white cabinetry, crystal ball knobs, black granite countertops, and an induction hob and oven. From every room, glass doors spill onto a south-facing balcony that overlooks the home’s gorgeous inner courtyard below and enjoys elevated views of Whale Rock Ridge.

Whether you descend the internal stairs, ride the stairlift, or take the side-long exterior staircase, all paths lead to the home’s sun-drenched courtyard, where a shimmering pool is embraced by lush gardens of agapanthus and hydrangeas in vibrant bloom. A wraparound porch with enchanting antique lighting encircles the courtyard with places to lounge and dine, complemented by a generous built-in braai. Multiple doorways open from here, shaping a rhythm of indoor–outdoor living that makes this sunlit haven feel like the centrepiece of the home.

Across the courtyard, doors open to a second open-plan living space beneath a gabled ceiling with exposed trelliswork. A lounge with its grand whitewashed brick fireplace flows through the dining area into a beautifully appointed kitchen with a wood-topped island, gas hob with built-in grill, double oven, and a tucked-away scullery provisioned for all appliances. Glass doors guide you onto a balcony with a tranquil green-fronted outlook toward Whale Rock Ridge.

From the lounge, a staircase descends to a lower level, where a second lounge links to a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom—ideal as a children’s hangout or a private guest retreat—and opens to a porch with a hedge-wrapped lawn.

Branching from the main living space, and also accessible directly from the courtyard, is another wing of the home that offers a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a quaint sitting lounge, along with a nautical-themed staircase that rises to the master bedroom. This stylish, elongated retreat enjoys an antique wood-burning fireplace, elevated garden-view windows, and a luxurious en-suite with dual sinks, granite countertops, and a deep soaking tub.

From the courtyard, several versatile rooms extend the home's expansive possibilities. One is ideal as a large entertainment space, games room, or art studio, which in turn leads to a concrete-floored room perfect as a workshop, hobby space, or mass storage. Another doorway reveals a more private, suite-like area, beginning with a large lounge that flows into a bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, creating a comfortable, independent-feeling space for guests or extended family.

This remarkable layout invites a wealth of possibilities. It functions beautifully as a generous family home, yet its many independent-feeling wings make it equally suited to multigenerational living or as a successful guest house.

Just a five-minute walk from the golden sands of Sanctuary Beach and an equally quick stroll to a sparkling new shopping centre where amenities and cafés sit close at hand, the home is also only a five-minute drive from the town centre—creating a pocket of calm perfectly placed near everything Plett has to offer.