Overlooking the Indian Ocean

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1 GRAHAM JOHN MAKE LIFE SPECIAL Overlooking the Indian Ocean T: M: E: A stunning Garden Route home

2 Focus on the views! Stunning accommodation takes a back seat in these surroundings This is a home, the thought of which conjures up wonderful images, living there will make them real! You get a sense of romance and magic mingled with excitement and wonder when you talk to the owner of this amazing home. Her story starts in July 2003 bouncing along what was then an old logging trail in a sturdy four by four, past logger s cabins and an old farmstead. Giant tortoise ambled across the track along the way. The destination was still just a vision in the estate developer s minds eye at that point but as she stood looking out over the vivid Indian Ocean watching whales spout, well her heart was captured. Now this is one of the most prestigious private estates and has been recognized as one of the Most Environmentally Aware and Best Luxury Developments in the World. Of the 612 hectares the development covers, Eighty-five percent of the property will remain pristine indigenous forest and rehabilitated coastal fynbos overlooking the sheltered beaches below the cliffs. Residents can enjoy activities such as hiking, horse riding and birding. Natural fynbos provides colour and interest The Details Open Plan Living 3 Bedroom Suites Study Pantry Scullery Garage 2 Cloakrooms Scope to extend Private Estate Ocean Views Swimming Pool Golfers will be lured as about a mile beyond the entrance gates, is access to the 5 star Pezula Golf Course and the prestigious Pezula Resort Hotel, a Conrad hotel, the luxury arm of Hilton Group. Back to the house though and its story. When having it built the owner was inspired by the image of that old farmstead, she referenced it and in her own words she wanted for it to appear as if it had come out the ground. Purposely she didn t want a contemporary look, of white and stainless steel and primary colour. It was to look old and have the fragrance of wood and outdoors. We ll let you judge but we think she has done an amazing job of creating a stunning home. It has Iroko window frames, American Maple floors, a range cooker and traditional verandah. The entrance doors are made from railway sleepers from the disused local line and fossils peek from the sandstone flags. There are four fireplaces through the home and she always focused on the element that first captured her heart, the There is space inside and out with this home

3 view of the Indian Ocean. Look at how those doors slide back putting you in touch with glorious scenery, somewhere to sit with a sundowner and watch the whales pass the coastline. A stunning open plan living space draws on that ocean view There are plenty of modern innovations to the home, Bose Audio fully integrated sound and vision system, full satellite tv and wireless connection, and broadband. An automatic watering system (grey water from Biolityx system) and of course you ve noticed the feature swimming pool with separated shallow end. There is also an underground water storage with integrated filter system to the house. This is a stunning home to live in, plans exist to enlarge the property by 100 m2, (providing separate dwelling facilities, including a double bedroom en suite and extensive verandah) and were approved. The surroundings offer modern distractions thanks to facilities such as the Field of Dreams - golf practice, clubhouse pavilion, archery, tennis, cricket with all facilities to a high standard and for the resident s enjoyment, the Estate is a complete experience. Nearby, about 7 kilometres and a 15 minute drive down the hill takes you to the town of Knysna, which is itself located on the picturesque Knysna Lagoon with its own Yacht Club and Harbour. Knysna is a gem of a Garden Route town, in part historic and in part thoroughly modern, with 3 up to date shopping malls which meet far more than every day requirements. Packed with restaurants and retailers, it also offers full medical facilities with its own first class hospital, Post office, and library. Many old buildings are preserved and are significant tourist attractions. The nearest airport is in the town of George, a 45-minute drive down the N2 and is itself a very large bustling metropolis with a busy airport providing direct connecting flights to all over Africa, including CapeTown and Jo burg, respectively approx. 45 and 75 minutes flight. This home is available for viewing by appointment through Graham John Estate Agents property@grahamjohn.com

4 What a room to wake up in All the bedrooms enjoy stunning views Superb stone baths accentuate the sense of luxury here

5 An office for the moments you can tear yourself from the views Woodburning stoves add a special ambience Important notice. Graham John and their clients give notice that 1) They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2) Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Graham John have not tested and services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

6 The grounds offer great opportunity for the avid gardener This home is all about the location and the views. The design never forgets how special this setting is. Here you find somewhere that aims to provide all the things you look for, spacious rooms, stunning views and an environment in which to relax and enjoy life. It provides scope too, if you want more accommodation then reconsider the drawings the owner had done to extend the home and provide more over two floors. It s that potential that enhances the lure of a property that already ticks the Special box Fynbos means fine leaved plants. The Cape Peninsula has three times more plant species per square kilometre than those fabulously lush rainforests.