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Waterfront wonders: 7 gorgeous homes you have to see

09 Mar 2018

From a lakeside mansion in the Winelands to beachfront masterpieces, a riverside retreat and canal abodes, take a peek at these luxurious homes…

1. Lakeside magnificence in Val de Vie Estate for 25 million

Overlooking Lake Michel, this spectacular home in Val de Vie, Paarl, boasts panoramic mountain views and is the epitome of luxury living.

Offering five opulent bedroom suites, the home stretches over two plots, offering impeccable style and finishes, spacious living areas, and so much more.

To view the home, click here.

2. A Cape Cod-style retreat in Salt Rock for R18 million

Walk a few steps from the verandah of this stylish Salt Rock home to dip your feet in the ocean, swim in the tidal waves, or simply feel the sand between your toes.

Covering just over 700sqm underroof, the nine bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom Cape Cod-style home is ideal for hosting friends and family, or for a quiet and scenic getaway.

To view the home, click here.

 3. Lush riverside extravagance in Ballito for 18.5 million

Combining traditional Bali-style architecture with a balanced flair for the contemporary, this Zimbali Coastal Resort and Estate home is a private and opulent retreat.

Overlooking the fairway and river, the home offers four luxury suites, grand proportions, top-end finishes, an expansive entertainment deck with rim-flow pool and extensive windows to let the views in.

To view the home, click here.

4. French grandeur in Plettenberg Bay for R8 million

This French Provençal-designed home in Turtle Creek, Plettenberg Bay, overlooks the wetlands of the Goose Valley Golf Course, and is set just above the expansive lake.

Offering four bedroom suites, grand proportions and timeless design, the home boasts many luxury features, including stained glass windows, a grand chandelier, imported finishes and long portico entrance.

To view the home, click here.

5. Absolutely opulent canal living in St Francis Bay for R18.995 million

Where to start? Right on the canal in St Francis Bay, this home oozes opulence.

Seven luxurious bedroom suites, a heated indoor pool with retractable glass roof and braai area, undercover outside pool and braai area with pizza oven overlooking the canal, jetty with jet ski ramp, a jacuzzi, cinema with recliner seating, open living spaces with bar area and balconies with glass balustrading are some of the luxury features you can expect.

To view the home, click here.

6. Contemporary seaside bliss in Salt Rock for R19 million

Embracing modern and contemporary design, this luxury Salt Rock home is only a few steps away from a glorious stretch of beach.

A wooden pool deck runs the entire width of the property and, of course, boasts spectacular ocean views. The views don’t stop there - all four bedrooms, three of which are en suite, boast stunning views, as well as balconies from which to enjoy these.

To view the home, click here.

7. Timeless elegance on the canals in Knysna for R11.9 million

In Knysna’s sought-after Thesen Island, this stately home impresses and welcomes you at the same time. Step down to your own private jetty with gazebo which will moor three boats.

The five bedroom en-suite home has stackable glass doors leading out to a covered and enclosed patio with built-in braai and pool deck. The home also has various living areas and fireplaces, library, Oak staircase, and so much more.

To view the home, click here. 

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Ula van Zyl

Ula van Zyl

Journalist at Property24

Journalist at Property24

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