R19,500,000 | 18,645m² Small Holding For Sale in Raithby

Superb smallholding with unparalleled views!

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Beautiful lifestyle smallholding elevated amongst the vineyards between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Its timeless finishes and convenience merge to create a home with an atmosphere of serenity. Meticulously crafted to frame the spectacular views of False Bay and the surrounding mountains, the lounge, dining room, kitchen, and all the bedrooms are adorned with inspiring vistas.

Large sliding doors open the lounge onto the tranquil patio, revealing the ocean on one side and unending mountain views on the other. Whether you seek shelter from the elements or prefer to bask in the sun, the choice is yours against the backdrop of magnificent scenery of vineyards, mountains and ocean and your own untouched carefully re-established fynbos reserve. The sunsets from here will leave you breathless!

This meticulously maintained home epitomizes elegance and effortless living, offering a harmonious blend of luxury, tranquillity and unspoilt nature.

Sophisticated Living Spaces:

A Dream Kitchen:

The creatively designed kitchen is stylish and functional with ample cupboards and polished concrete tops. Equipped with 3 ovens and a gas stove, entertaining is a breeze. A separate scullery and pantry provide additional convenience. The pantry door is an exquisite glass artwork, a feature in itself. The kitchen offers direct access to the large double automated garage.

Indoor-Outdoor Entertaining:

The protected outdoor patio is the heart of the home, featuring ample room for entertainment or relaxation. It has a custom build bar/entertainment unit with a water point, and hidden power points with a serving top. A central fire pit adds to the ambiance. The indoor-outdoor entertaining areas cleverly integrate with the living spaces and open towards the outdoors, with its magnificent garden and views, creating the perfect ambiance for entertaining.

Both the bright and light dining room and lounge flow easily from the kitchen and outside entertainment area, featuring lovely warm wide-board maple wood floors. A centrally located bar sits conveniently between the dining room and lounge.

Thoughtful Accommodation:

All 4 bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning.

A private, en-suite guest bedroom on the ground floor with a kitchenette ensures that visitors enjoy their stay in comfort and privacy.

Upstairs, a cherry wood staircase leads to the spacious bedrooms and cozy pyjama lounge with air-conditioning (currently used as a study). All upstairs flooring features wide board cherry wood.

The two luxurious en-suite bedrooms offer sanctuary and style with ample build-in cupboards. The second bedroom opens onto a spacious balcony with breathtaking sea and mountain views. This bedroom has its own lounge and kitchenette, which can be converted into a fourth bedroom with a shared bathroom if needed. The primary suite is a haven of light and relaxation, with large windows framing breathtaking views from all sides. Its stunning bathroom offers magnificent sea, mountain and vineyard views – a true indulgence.

Outside, the low-maintenance exterior and garden invite you to savour the tranquillity of the surrounding natural beauty. The inviting pool with its water features and slide, is perfectly framed by the lush greenery of the never-ending indigenous garden, which naturally blends with the rest of the property. Surrounded by a diverse fynbos ecosystem, the landscape is lush and vibrant, evolving with the changing seasons.

Welcome to a life of serenity and luxury, where the beauty of nature seamlessly becomes an integral part of your everyday existence.
The abundance of indigenous fynbos and other plants attracts a wonderful array of birds and is a safe haven for the rare, endangered Cape Dwarf chameleons – a true slice of unspoilt paradise. Meandering paths through the Fynbos offers private places and spaces to catch your breath. The rolling lawns and pool offers a wonderful carefree space for children to run and play.

Small Luxuries for Effortless Living:

This masterpiece comes packed with thoughtful features designed for convenience and sustainability:

• Solar panels and inverter system.
• The entire property is electrically fenced. It also has an alarm and beams to ensure peace of mind.
• An irrigation system keeps the beautifully manicured garden lush and thriving.
• The two additional bedrooms with their own kitchenettes are highly rated on Airbnb, generating rental income during off-use periods.
• An additional flatlet can be used as domestic quarters or converted into an additional guest facility.
• A Wendy house hidden in the garden was previously used as a separate playroom for children or teenagers.
• The property has an ample Theewaterskloof water allocation and another 600m2 house can be built.

Location:

It is an absolute haven for the sport and outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of mountain bike, trial running and walking routes. Strand beach offers surfing, swimming and all the water activities you can think of.

Strategically located near top-tier wine estates, including the historical town of Stellenbosch and Somerset West both offering a plethora of prestigious restaurants, shopping experiences and top schools - such as Somerset College which is only 11 minutes (6,9 km) away.

Cape Town International Airport is a mere 25 minutes away.

Please engage with the attached 3D virtual tour to truly appreciate all the features and comforts this beautiful home offers.