South Africa, Western Cape, Zwaanswyk

Reminiscent of a Forest Lodge in the Tsitsikamma region, this verdant property is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac and is surrounded by a canopy of tall, mature trees. Peace and tranquility reign in this serene space. An oasis of calm in a frenzied World!

A beloved family home of 22 years, the property has provided exquisite memories of halcyon days in the sun and children's playtime with bunnies, chickens and the family pets.

The property consists of three dwellings - a five bedroomed main house, plus two separate cottages, which provide dual living facilities for the extended family, income producing rental and/or work from home office or studio space.

The front entrance of the main house features a charming circular pond, surrounded by lush plantings and shrubs. The entrance hall is a traditional "Voorkamer" with original clay tiles and antique chandelier, which leads to the large, formal sitting room with fireplace.

A comfortable, relaxed authentic "farmstead" ambiance permeates every room, and especially in the reception rooms. A grapevine-clad covered patio leads from the sitting room to the garden with manicured lawn and high trees, creating a very private existence.

The lower level also features a "farmstyle" kitchen, scullery, informal dining room and lounge/TV room, leading from the kitchen.

The spacious main bedroom suite, which also leads to the patio and garden, consists of a separate study, guest cloakroom, seating area, a quaint, eclectic full bathroom with Victorian bathtub, shower, handbas-in-cabinet and toilet.

The upper level consists of four, characterful loft bedrooms with a substantial full family bathroom with shower, bath, handbasin-in-cabinet and toilet. Double doors lead to a space between the bedrooms with potential to create a veranda with a large wooden deck, and views of the front garden.

A rectangular classic mountain pool is set in the East-facing garden and is shared between the main house and smaller one bedroomed fully self-contained cottage, affectionately called "The Annex".

The second cottage is also fully self-contained and features two bedrooms, an open plan lounge and dining area, a kitchenette and outside storeroom. Two parking spaces off the driveway provides for the cottage. Two garages, a storeroom, separate laundry and plenty of additional parking space provides for the main house and smaller cottage.

Zwaanswyk is an exclusive suburb with the Constantiaberg and Silvermine mountain ranges providing an impressive backdrop and the Tokai Forest Reserve resplendent with Pine plantations and indigenous Fynbos. Residents enjoy horseriding, hiking, walking, bird-watching and mountain-biking.

Zwaanswyk is a Secure Estate which includes full perimeter electric fencing, CCTV cameras and 24/7 armed response. The active community is highly interconnected and caring about its residents and environment.

Birdsong and butterflies abound from the moment you enter this beautiful property, which awaits its future family!