Luxury African Manor House with expansive False Bay views

Experience the pinnacle of luxury African living in the Knorhoek Valley, neighbouring Idiom Winery, on the outskirts of Somerset West. The property overlooks the entire False Bay, Cape Peninsula and the Hottentots Holland Mountains, arguably giving some of the best views in the Western Cape. In addition, the beautiful, natural landscape surrounding this Grand Residence is filled with proteas and Cape fynbos, with endless fresh mountain water coming from the mountains behind.

This property blends modern luxury with the timeless allure of the African wilderness, evoking the charm and sophistication of a high-end safari lodge. All the buildings are according to European standards, including double glazed windows throughout, and there are endless possibilities to create a guest house, spa or lifestyle estate with the added benefit of foundations for an additional dwelling above the main house. Enjoy superb privacy with the nearest "neighbour" being 1km away.

A winding driveway passing the guest cottage overlooking its own dam perfectly sets the tone for the luxury that awaits within.

Main House:
- The beautiful grand entrance welcomes you into a living room with a glass wall, framing uninterrupted 180 degree views of the bay.
- Meticulous design in every detail reflects a commitment to luxury and refinement, from the thatch roof equipped with a state-of-the-art fire safety system to the carefully curated interiors.
- Comprehensive Fire Safety sprinkler system provides coverage within a 500-600m radius of the house, ensuring peace of mind.
- Four beautifully appointed bedrooms (all with exquisite en-suites) have uninterrupted views towards False Bay are flooded with natural light and insane beauty.
- Two of the bedrooms downstairs open onto the swimming pool deck and each enjoys a private kitchenette and lounge.
- A separate and private flatlet, ideal for staff or extended family, features its own kitchen, bedroom and a private entrance.
- Two lounges and 2 dining areas plus a huge balcony are found upstairs.
- Many smaller living areas and entertainment areas are downstairs including a separate wine cellar and storeroom and BackOfHouse area.

Cottage:
- There is a charming cottage modelled on the main house just below the main house, overlooking a dam.
- A lovely open plan lounge/kitchen area with glass stacking doors opening towards the dam achieving a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces and ensuring full enjoyment of the natural beauty of the surroundings.
- A separate main bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom offers beautiful views towards the dam.

Additional Features:
- A stunning infinity pool with a spacious pump room with heat pump below offers a vast area that can be adapted for a variety of of uses
- Enjoy underfloor heating, gas heating and aircon/air heater so the temperature is comfortable year round
- Central vacuuming system
- The property is entirely off-grid, water and electricity, including two septic tanks, one for the house and one for the cottage
- 90 solar panels, 42 kw/h, able to run the fire system and the house at the same time
- 80kw battery by solar panels and inverters throughout
- Supported by a 6-cylinder Scania generator which is housed in a separate generator house
- Supplied with continuous fresh mountain water boreholes, stored in multiple water tanks.
- Existing foundations and plans are in place for an additional dwelling, offering further development potential.

Additional 25-hectare piece of land is available for sale adjacent to the main property. It’s available as part of a single transaction thereby providing further opportunities of expansion or development, or as a separate sale of R15 000 000.00

Allow us to introduce you to this one-of-a-kind gentleman's estate, where luxury and nature converge to create an unparalleled living experience. Our specialists will take qualified buyers on a tour. Full plans are available on request.

This is a sole and exclusive mandate, marketed by Seeff Luxury, Hamptons International and John D Wood, the UK's premier luxury property brand.