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The entrance takes you through a vestibule into the open plan living area – a large, light, airy space with open rafter timber ceilings, large aluminium framed windows and folding sliding doors.

The lounge area has a freestanding Hydrofire woodburner, while the dining area has built-in cabinets with oak veneer finish and engineered stone tops. The cabinetry looks as if freestanding. Uplighting and amber globes bathe the space in warm, creative light.

Flowing naturally from inside to outside is a spacious, sheltered, reed roofed verandah (with built-in braai) linked by timber decking to the swimming pool. Here, the north facing aspect gives an extensive view of the green valleys beyond. This vista extends across to the distant Tsitsikamma Mountains: one feels surrounded by nature.

Back inside, we admire the kitchen with its freestanding Smeg gas hob and electric cooker. A long work counter lines the wall and the central island serves as a focal point for food preparation and breakfast. Work tops are Eezi quartz. A scullery/ laundry with Franke sinks leads off the kitchen and gives onto a paved drying yard.

A few steps down from the living area take us along a short passage with guest bathroom to three of the bedrooms. The open rafter theme continues into the bedrooms, which are all ensuite. The bathrooms include contemporary, practical features: waterproof plastered walls and quartz carpets. The main bedroom is on the opposite side of the living area and enjoys a view across the Ridge, and has a full bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower and separate toilet. Doors are space efficient barn style. There are shelves and a linen cupboard in the passage.

Floors throughout are Hydrosafe, oak resin waterproof laminate. Each room has a ceiling fan. The décor is a calming light grey and off white. Fittings are all high quality. There is a paved forecourt with space for extra parking and a double garage.

Overall, this desirable home reflects the contemporary Cape coastal style so suited to beautiful Plettenberg Bay: ‘Jewel of the Garden Route.’ Brackenridge is known both for its top notch security system and for its sensitive approach to environmental concerns. The network of trails laid out for the delight of residents offers safe walking and opportunities to view the abundant birdlife and small creatures, such as buck, tortoise and mongoose who have made their home here. The estate is adjacent to the Plettenberg Bay Country and Golf Club.

Despite its rural setting, Brackenridge is only a few minutes’ drive from shops, services and schools. And of course, Plett’s superb golden beaches are also a couple of minutes away. Brackenridge offers the attraction of a healthy lifestyle in rural surroundings, with the availability of many outdoor activities, both land and sea based, yet close to Plett town centre with its many vibrant coffee shops, restaurants and craft centres.