Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

SOLE MANDATE

On this quiet side street, the twisted branches of a towering tree reach over the automatic gate as it glides open. Inside this fully walled property, the home rises tall, front and centre, yet it’s the lush, leafy gardens—clearly cultivated with love—that set the delightfully homey tone. Climbing vines cascade down a retaining wall, while mature trees and layered greenery wrap the property, making it feel wonderfully secluded.

After parking in one of the two single garages, you enter the home and pass a private studio flat with an en-suite bedroom, kitchenette, lounge, and its own verandah — ideal for guests, extended family, or as a lucrative rental opportunity.

A stairway delivers you to the main living level, where a generous lounge with stone tiling and a ceiling fan is warmed by a cosy fireplace and flows to the dining area. Both spaces are edged by glass-paned doors that open to a long east-facing balcony spanning the entire length of the home, where the elevated outlook still feels remarkably private among the surrounding greenery.

From the dining area, you move to the kitchen, where warm timber countertops complement crisp white cabinetry, and a distinctive central island gives the space a charming character. An integrated oven, electric cooktop, and wide workspaces bring practicality, while a tucked-away scullery with a laundry nook leads out to a drying patio.

Back inside, you pass a guest cloakroom to reach another staircase that rises to the bedroom level, giving sleeping spaces a welcome separation from the living areas below. At the end of the hall, the master suite enjoys a walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom with a luxurious tub, and doors to another long balcony that takes in gorgeous mountain views. Three additional bedrooms are served by a family bathroom across the hall, with two of them also opening onto the balcony.

A final staircase brings you to the rooftop, where there’s plenty of space to make the most of this elevated setting. Glimpses of the sea sparkle beyond rolling greenery, with the mountains rising majestically in the distance, creating a gorgeous backdrop for whatever you imagine here — perhaps a Jacuzzi under the stars, a sunrise yoga deck, or a rooftop lounge with daybeds.

The icing on the cake of this amazing home is the expansive outdoor entertainment area, accessible from both the main living level and the parking area. Take a refreshing plunge in the pool while serenaded by the twittering of weaver birds, then fire up the built-in braai and spend the evening beneath the generous entertainment lapa, all framed by the lush greenery this property is so blessed with.

Set in Lower Robberg, this incredible home is just 200 metres from shops and everyday amenities, putting everything you need within easy walking distance. Around 800 metres away are the golden sands of Sanctuary Beach: a beautiful dog-friendly stretch of coastline where you can enjoy the best of Plett’s coastal lifestyle.