The African Dream...

Description

This bush lodge-style home is immersed in indigenous forest, where architecture and nature live as one. As you arrive, the experience begins. A sculptural waterfall cascades from the entrance level down toward the main home, running beneath the stairs and into a natural pond beside the front door. It’s an entrance that sets the tone - calm, organic and unmistakably unique. The spacious double garage can also accommodate your golf cart, the garage sits alongside a fully self-contained apartment, offering a private retreat with kitchenette, full bathroom and a Juliet balcony looking out into the trees and the lagoon beyond. The clever layout ensures complete separation between the main home, apartment and cottage, making it ideal for visiting guests or as an Airbnb or Home Exchange setup, with multiple private spaces - already successfully hosting guests. Descending to the main level, double-volume ceilings and walls of glass open to the forest just a few metres away. The open-plan design connects a generous kitchen with granite counters and a central island to a dining space set on rich Kiaat hardwood floors. The windows and both staircases throughout the home are also crafted from Kiaat - a sought-after, high-end African hardwood that adds timeless quality and warmth. The lounge features a large Jetmaster fireplace clad in natural stone, creating a spacious yet cosy atmosphere for family gatherings or quiet nights in. Two sliding doors extend the living area outward - one opens to a deck overlooking an indigenous herb garden filled with a collection of unusual and sought-after herbs, while the other leads to a lush, enclosed courtyard known as “The Cave”, a versatile utility area now used for water filtration and to house a pump for the waterfall entrance and pond feature - perfect for future conversions such as into a wine cellar or gaming area. Then, another utility space inside the house once used as a microgreen growing area and previously a home gym, now includes 2 air extraction fans and a reverse osmosis system, perfect for the conversion of a wellness studio, storage, or whatever the imagination conceives of. Upstairs, a comfortable TV lounge opens through double sliding doors onto a large balcony with breathtaking views of the forest and the lagoon. The main bedroom suite is a private forest hideaway surrounded by glass and tree-top views. Its en-suite bathroom is finished in natural stone, with a large bath with windows opening into the forest, a walk-in shower and double vanities. A secluded deck among the canopy offers the perfect spot for bird-watching. On the opposite wing, a second en-suite bedroom opens to a forest-and-lagoon-facing deck, while a third bedroom delivers architectural flair with a handcrafted Kiaat spiral staircase, creating a two-level space ideal for a home office or studio that leads into the garage. The property extends over 2016m², positioned at the end of a wide cul-de-sac that guarantees space and privacy. With only one neighbour and no potential for homes to be built alongside, this is one of the most private positions in the estate. The forest itself shields the house from wind, creating a calm, protected microclimate year-round. A separate cottage - “The Pool House” - expands the property’s living potential. Expansive glass stacking doors open to the surrounding deck and pool terrace with spectacular lagoon views. The pool area has been completely renovated, with a long list of other upgrades done throughout the property. It includes two connected pools – a large lap pool and a second heated pool with spa jets, remote-controlled RGB lighting and a waterfall feature that flows over the built-in seating. A rock wall, built from the property’s own quartzitic sandstone, frames this serene outdoor retreat. Inside the cottage, a compact kitchen and bathroom occupy the ground floor, with a spacious bedroom upstairs. Beyond its beauty, the home is backed by good infrastructure: • 8kw Sunsynk inverter and 20 kWh battery system powering the main home, apartment and cottage • 5-stage water filtration plant in The Cave • Reverse Osmosis water system for household use