Refined home set against the mountains with uninterrupted views, balancing architecture & landscape and blending Mediterranean ease with Cape Winelands character.

A home defined by balance; between architecture and landscape, refinement and simplicity. Designed for contemporary living, this residence captures the ease of a Mediterranean retreat with the substance of a Cape Winelands home. Positioned against the mountains with uninterrupted views, the home feels calm, expansive and completely at ease within its surroundings. The garden unfolds as a series of outdoor living spaces: a shaded dining pergola, relaxed seating by the pool, a pizza oven and firepit for long evenings, and quiet corners designed for rest or play.

The solar-heated rim-flow pool, fitted with an automatic cover, anchors the scene. Its still surface reflects the changing light of the valley while offering effortless maintenance and safety. Inside, natural materials set the tone: Oggie oak floors, handcrafted tiles, and lime-plastered walls layered with quiet restraint.

The living areas are open and purposeful: a kitchen designed for conversation, a dining space that leads to the terrace and a lounge centred on the fireplace. A built-in bar, cinema, and children's playroom offer flexibility and warmth, while a self-contained flatlet provides independence for guests or extended family.

Upstairs, the main bedroom suite is a retreat of its own. It includes a walk-through dressing area, a spa-style bathroom with underfloor heating and both infrared and conventional saunas, opening to a balcony with an ice bath and wide mountain views. Three further ensuite bedrooms share the same palette of calm and craftsmanship, each with private balconies, Oggie hardwood floors, and a quiet sense of proportion. Technology and comfort are seamlessly integrated. Lutron lighting, Savant home automation and Sonos multi-room audio create a connected environment, while Wi-Fi flows effortlessly throughout. Sustainability, too, is intrinsic. Solar panels, inverter backup, and advanced water purification with UV sterilisation and carbon filtration ensure complete independence from loadshedding.

A mudroom, scullery and utility spaces discreetly support daily life and the double garage includes ample room for a gym or workshop.

Every detail, from the custom irrigation system to the layered planting by Marigold Landscaping, contributes to a home that feels both effortless and enduring. Refurbished under the guidance of interior designer Gregory Mellor, with architectural input from Jan Desseyn, the home reflects a laid-back, modern country aesthetic with subtle mid-century cues. A neutral, textured palette and thoughtful attention to finishes impart a quiet sense of luxury, calm, tactile and deeply considered. The result is a residence that is quietly confident, perfectly composed and intimately connected to its surroundings.

Location

Pearl Valley Golf and Counry Estate lies in the beautiful Berg River valley between Paarl and Franschhoek, with fabulous views of the Simonsberg and Drakenstein mountains. With Stellenbosch and Cape Town a short distance away, it is ideally located for business, residence and leisure. The estate boasts the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, mountain bike routes, jogging and walking trails, picnic spots next to the Berg river, stables and parks. With top schools nearby, it is a safe and secure environment for residents of all ages.