Western Cape, Knysna, South Africa

An Exclusive Joint Mandate to present this spectacular property - "Casse Noix" a Castle in Cola Beach. This house is one of a kind - designed and built by a structural engineer.

Consisting of 4 bedrooms, the main living area and master bedroom are up the grand stairs, with views of North, East, West and South. Downstairs, there is an entrance directly from the garage into the house. With 3 bedrooms on the ground floor level, they can be either used as bedrooms, a work at home office or a flat. There is a laundry, and a walk in linen room, with an outside bachelor flat as well.

This property is masterfully thought out and boasts classical luxury. The main entranceway has Greek styled pillars, hand painted, to frame the entrance hall. Saunter up the grand staircase, with handmade Ostrich egg chandelier, to the comfortably plush living area. With Slasto feature wall to the left, and the West Balcony, double glazing and sliding doors, this leads you along to the bar. The bar is light and comfortable with exquisite views out over Cola Beach and to the ocean. This space can be used for a studio room, sun room or day lounge. It is light and bright.

The open plan dining room leads off from the lounge, with an Italian fireplace for winter warmth, and underfloor heating too! The dining room is well laid out with sliding doors to the East Balcony. The kitchen features cotton wood cupboards, with a serving pantry. The screed-ed table tops are rustic and chic. The 5 plate SMEG gas stove has an extractor fan, and prep space either side, with cottage pane windows bringing in light and views. A separate scullery is for the kitchen appliances and washing up area. Through the kitchen is a day lounge or braai room, with the North facing balcony. A spacious area, with the option of a gas braai and a built in extractor fan. This room is a cosy and warm space.

The Master bedroom suite leads off the dining room to the South of the house. The bedroom is large with a South Balcony and ocean views. A built in fireplace is a lovely feature, with a unique Botha and Barnard King size bedroom set and dressing table. They are unique pieces, and speak to the classical testament of this 21 year old home. There is a laundry chute directly into the laundry downstairs. A walk in closet with glass and cottonwood doors, is ideal for all your wardrobe needs. The Master bathroom is spacious, and ideally thought out. It has double basins, with a Jacuzzi bath looking out through the sliding windows to the ocean views. The shower is large and there is a bidet...

The Upstairs is the main living space, with main bedroom and entertainment spaces. The downstairs area is designed for the second bedroom, which is large and has a Greek themed mural and pillars framing the bed. The double sliding doors lead you out onto the East garden and a water feature. Down the hall, there is to the left, a kitchenette and dining area. There is a full bathroom with 2 bedrooms, both with built in cupboards. The 3rd bedroom has doors leading out to the pool area.

Downstairs there is also a large linen room, with ample shelving. A well planned laundry, with direct access to outside. A separate domestic quarters, or guest room has it's own entrance, with a shower and toilet.

The downstairs area is currently being used as a separate income flatlet, but can be utilized as a family home with ample bedrooms, an airbnb, or work-at-home office, with separate entrances.

Stepping outside, there is an entertainer's deck area with lighting and a festive feeling.
A water feature and manicured garden frame this outdoor space, ideal for balmy evenings or afternoons in the garden...

Extra features:
Fire fighting equipment
Double filters for all water to the home
ADT alarm and beams all around with extra battery back up
2nd back up on the gate motor
Underfloor heating throughout the house
Western side windows double glazed for sun
Honda 5.2kva generator for plugs and kitchen use
3x ADT control panels
PABX phone system
Heated towel rails in bathrooms
Laundry chute from main bedroom directly into the laundry
2 x fireplaces
Water tanks 8500 litres
Vodacom signal booster
Perimeter lighting and fountains on day switches
All curtains and blinds included
Furniture can be purchased separately

This is an ideal home, designed with every comfort in place. "Classical" and "timeless luxury" are the best way to describe this home. Home is our story, lets start your new Cola Beach chapter.