Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

This five-bedroom family home is located in the well-established and popular Phase 1 of Val de Vie Estate - and offers incredible views. Upon walking through the small gate that leads to the property, you are greeted by a lush garden and pathway that winds its way to the front door. The perfect way to return home.

Large open plan living areas provide plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. A double-sided fireplace connects each of the living spaces, and there is also a modern country-style kitchen, and an additional lounge. Each of the inside living areas open up onto an enclosed patio with built-in braai, and flow seamlessly to the lush garden and sparkling swimming pool.

The kitchen is not only beautiful, but practical too, with a convection oven, induction and gas hob, and plenty of storage space. Behind the kitchen there is a large, shared scullery and laundry space with more built-in cupboards and the option to install a total of three appliances, with access directly from the double garage, and leading to a drying yard.

A separate guest suite with en-suite bathroom is located downstairs. It is accessed via its own entrance - making it the perfect place for guests, visiting family or grown-up children.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms each with their own en-suite bathrooms, an office space and pyjama lounge. The primary suite features an indoor and outdoor shower, walk-in closet and vaulted ceilings, as well as a balcony that is shared with the pyjama lounge. Large windows flood the space with natural light and allow you to enjoy the exceptional views.

Two of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers, while the final bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with bath.

The home also offers a further one-bedroom space, with a kitchenette and en-suite bathroom. In addition, there is an inverter, battery pack and solar geysers enabling you to continue with your day even during loadshedding.

Val de Vie Estate is ranked as the top residential estate in South Africa. With 42km of mountain bike routes and 21km of walking and running trails, residents can explore the 1,000-hectare Estate to their heart's content. Homeowners have access to state-of-the-art lifestyle centres, polo fields, restaurants, a L'Huguenot wine cellar, Fleet coffee roastery, delis, equestrian centres, tennis courts, play parks and a Camelot spa, as well as a multitude of businesses conveniently located on their doorstep providing an array of services.