Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

SOLE MANDATE

Set high on Bowtie’s signature hill, this small, secure estate feels wonderfully removed despite being less than a kilometre from Main Street, Market Square, and Poortjies Lagoon Beach. Pass through the 24-hour manned gate, and the atmosphere softens into peaceful suburbia with polished grounds, quiet streets, and a family- and pet-friendly setting where children can play safely and freely. You roll up to this beautiful contemporary home wrapped by flowering gardens, with soft grey walls, expansive glass, and a black roof. A cobblestone drive delivers you into the two-car garage before you step through the entry into the open-plan living space.

The modern interior comes together with wood-look floors, bright white walls, and windows designed to make the most of the north-facing sun, drawing natural light deep into the home. The dining area flows past a guest cloakroom to the kitchen, finished with white cabinetry and grey quartz countertops, an integrated oven, electric and gas hobs, and provision for laundry. A door leads out to a drying yard and a quaint patch of lawn.

The kitchen overlooks the lounge, where the roof soars overhead and a wall of glass on the far side slides open to a veranda with plenty of space for dining and lounging as you gaze out towards the majestic mountains and glimpse the shimmering sea to the east.

A staircase from the lounge rises directly to a covered balcony, designed as a perch to enjoy the elevated outlook. It’s easy to imagine starting your mornings here, sipping a coffee, feeling the sea breeze, then settling into a lounger with a good book, peeking at the incredible view between pages.

Just off the dining area, the sunny master suite enjoys ample built-in closets, a glass door opening onto the veranda, and an en-suite bathroom with a luxurious tub. Across the lounge, two additional bedrooms each include built-in closets and en-suite bathrooms, with one enjoying garden views and the other also opening onto the veranda. Practical extras include a dedicated storeroom in the garage, a rainwater tank, yard drainage, and a solar-assisted geyser on the roof.

With all the main living spaces arranged across one level, this is the kind of home that makes downsizing feel like an upgrade — offering an easier way of living without giving up comfort, style, or that elevated sense of home.