Gentleman's Estate, Val de Vie, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Exceptional property with uninterrupted mountain views.

Live within the award-winning Val de Vie Estate, consistently voted one of Africa's most secure luxury estates by industry experts globally. Set over 12,000m², this exceptional property with uninterrupted mountain views is home to a contemporary family residence, delivering the perfect fusion of luxurious living and modern comfort. Mindfully curated to feature the majestic oak trees, the lush, landscaped garden and rolling lawns lead to a large eco lake where ducks, geese and an abundance of birdlife are part of your everyday life.

A private vineyard, olive trees and charming walkways, along with a stream running down to the lake, all add to the idyllic setting. Here you have the opportunity to build your own paddocks and keep horses, grow organic vegetables, herbs or fruit - the choice is yours.

This expansive home is a triumph in design, brought to life by Norval Louw from Louw & Louw Architects.

The impressive double volume entrance foyer with an engineered wood staircase and frameless glass balustrade leads through to the living areas and out to two wooden decks, one with a gas barbeque and the other with a swimming pool.

The open-plan living and dining area seamlessly connects with the kitchen, fitted with top-of-the-line Siemens and Liebherr appliances and solid granite tops. Pellet burners in both the formal and TV lounges ensure a cosy ambiance and a temperature-controlled wine cellar is a welcoming space for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

The sumptuous accommodation is the embodiment of style and grace, with each of the five bedrooms en-suite, allowing you to escape to a world of enviable comfort. The exquisite main suite boasts a stylish dressing room, bathroom with an outdoor shower and a balcony overlooking the garden and eco lake. A study with an-en suite bathroom could be used as an additional bedroom or workspace.

The property's practical and sustainable features include a separate laundry and scullery, three garages, staff quarters, a garden shed, automated irrigation, as well as a solar and inverter system.

Location

Val de Vie lies in the beautiful Berg River Valley between Paarl and Franschhoek, with fabulous views of the Simonsberg and Drakenstein mountains. With Stellenbosch and Cape Town a short distance away, it is ideally located for business, residence and leisure. The estate boasts the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, 42km mountain bike routes, 21km jogging and walking trails, picnic spots next to the Berg river, stables, parks and paddocks. With top schools nearby it is a safe and secure environment for residents of all ages.