‘𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’ wrote John Donne 400 years ago, and rarely has his famous piece of prose been more relevant than during these past 18 months. Yet some men, and women too, have fared far better than others during spells of enforced isolation. If you are one of them, and an ocean lover to boot, then today’s offering will undoubtedly appeal. Found on a peninsula near Gaansbaai, elevated above a calm, shallow bay, Romansbaai was built with light and space front of mind. Huge picture-book windows, glass walls and fold-away doors ensure that vast ocean views remain unconcealed at every possible turn. Wander out onto the deck, through fragrant, frilly fynbos to reach your very own, private, white-sand beach. Make this gorgeous home yours and this becomes your fiefdom, where happy hours spin by exploring the coastline, beachcombing and, particularly when you have little ones in tow, pottering and puddling in sparkly rock pools. Although just two hours from Cape Town this area of the Overberg has a delightfully temperate climate, an absence of searing summers days and bitter winter days allowing one to access the glories of nature, and indeed, dips in the ocean, year-round. Here multitudes of dolphins routinely lark about, while from July to December you’ll encounter the majestic Southern Right whale blow and breach in deeper waters, yet still visible from the house. Neighbours may be some distance away, but the community here is close-knit and welcoming. Plus, if this is to be your work-from-home abode, then high speed WiFi ensures issue-free surfing and zooming. Romansbaai provides the perfect seaside idyll whether you’re writing your novel or contemplating your naval. Go take a look…we just know you’ll love it! For more information on Romansbaai, contact us at [email protected], visit our website, link in bio or give us a call +27 (0)76 3939 839! Image credits to @henriquewilding #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxury #romansbaai #henriquewildingphotography #beachhouse #besidetheseaside #whales #overberg

La Estancia Farm is a working Olive and Buchu farm situated on the edge of the Limietberg Nature Reserve, a pristine reserve tucked away in the Du Toitskloof Mountains, near Paarl. A World Heritage Site, Limietberg offers a number of beautiful hikes through that wind through fynbos, indigenous forest, rugged and steep kloofs, and valleys through which the Breede and Berg rivers flow. With magnificent views over the Cape Winelands and Table Mountain (60km to the West) La Estancia Olive Farm is tucked into the landscape with a view that you own and provides unique access to nature. While there are extensive groves of some of the oldest olive trees in the country, buchu and some citrus and guavas, much of the farm is left to indigenous fynbos. Designed by architects Steven Harris and Lucien Rees-Roberts, the spacious main farmhouse with double volume ceilings opens onto a generous balcony with magnificent views over the dam. There is a further seating and dining area at the back of the house, connected to the kitchen. Huge trees give shade to the pool decking on hot summer days, making it the ideal place to spend time or to have sundowners. If you would like more information on any of our stunning hideaways, please send an email to [email protected] or send us a DM! 📸 @henriquewilding #Paarl #farm #countryliving #familylife #escapethecity #olivefarm #artistsretreat #capefarm #artistsstudio #mountainfarm #farmhouse #lifestyle #guestfarm #perfecthideawaysforsale #perfecthideaways #southafricafarm #southafrica #henriquewildingphotography #olives #vineyards #farmescape #luxuryrealastate

An apartment based in the heart of Cape Town🌟 When it comes to coastal living in the metropolis, the Atlantic Seaboard’s suburb of Sea Point is a smorgasbord of residential and commercial architectural diversity – so much so, if it weren’t for the stamp of the mountain as a backdrop, you’d likely be settled in any Provençal village, overlooking the ocean, listening to the seagulls squawking as church bells echo the town square where clusters of cafés, eateries and souvenir stores line the walkways that all lead down to the sea. Cushioned into the slopes of Signal Hill, high up on one of the last streets before the rugged cliff pathways of the Lion’s hump, this supremely stylish Sea Point hideaway settles itself above the hustle and bustle, and looks out over the speckled rooftops to an eternal canvas of blue. Two spacious ensuite bedrooms dart off from the main living, dining and entertaining space, where Oggie hardwood floors meet Piet Boon concrete wallpapered walls and glass sliding doors that open out onto a long, dreamy terrace with its built-in braai. The finishes of the apartment are refined and generous with the joinery being discreet and unobtrusive – making ample storage space and extra free-flowing living space. Though there are eight other apartments in the contemporary block, the property is completely private, secluded and secure, standing harmoniously alongside its neighbours with spectacular views of the ocean and its sailing boats, the mountain and its paragliders – with a soothing stillness that comes with the calm and tranquility of its location. For more information on our divine Bijoux, send an email to [email protected] now! #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxury #capetownsouthafrica #seapoint #ilovecapetown #luxuryrealestate #atlanticseaboard #secondhome #henriquewildingphotography

Hands up if you have a bucket list. They act as a marvellously motivating force to achieve the things you truly desire in life, rather than simply getting swept up in the busy. Today we’d like to offer inspiration to all those who have ‘Own a beach house’ on theirs. A West Coast beach house offers the perfect recipe for Capetonians. It’s close enough to make a night or two away easy-peasy yet transports you to another world entirely. Here the busy is replaced with a placid pace, the commute with rejuvenating beach walks and the nightly race to get dinner on the table with the leisurely preparation of a freshest crayfish feast. As the seasons spin round the landscape surrounding your beach house will transform, bringing new delights. In summer the fragrance of fynbos flavours the air as the sun’s rays make dazzling displays on the ocean. Autumn is a temperate time that lends itself to full-day hikes peppered with picnic stops to keep you fortified. Winter brings deserted beaches and the feeling that this is your very own isolated idyll. And in Spring Mother Nature puts on her party dress with her infamous Spring flower pageant. Owning your own beach house also opens up the space to tick some other items off that bucket list. Learn to SUP. Swim with dolphins. Take up Kitesurfing. Secure a table at Wolfgat. Take a whale-watching trip. And here’s one to add, if it’s not on there already…master the sweet, sweet art of doing nothing at all! Photo credits to @henriquewilding For more information on Artemon Cottage,please send an email to [email protected] or call Helena on 072 190 9112 #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxury #artemoncottage #paternoster #westcoast #wildflowers #stonecottage #besidetheseaside #henriquewildingphotography

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 - 𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗕𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗟𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 KwaBa is a private four-bedroomed lodge for sale with expansive views over Manyoni Private Game Reserve (MPGR), one of the largest privately owned reserves in KwaZulu-Natal. Designed to merge seamlessly with the bushveld, KwaBa’s decks and swimming pool take in apanoramic hilly setting, which is also home to the Big Five. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors guarantee seamless flow outdoors and it’s not unusual to spot wildlife grazing nearby. Expect extraordinary diversity here, with a mix of riverine woodland and savannah interspersed with hilly regions. Distinctive Umbrella Thorn Acacias, striking candelabra Euphorbias, massive Marulas, Weeping Boer Bean, Bush Willow, and Tamboti trees dot the reservealong with Knobthorn Acacia forest, all of which is home to over 455 bird species at last count – it’s no surprise then that Manyoni  means ‘Place of Birds’ in Zulu. To find out more about KwaBa Lodge send an email to [email protected] or give us a call at +27 72 190 9112 #safari #bigfive #game #privategamereserve #southafrica #wildlifephotography #capturethewild #africa #lodge #safarilodge #gamelodge #forsale #gamelodgeforsale #perfecthideaways #wildlife #relax #gamereserve #bushlife #luxuryrealestate

Views on views! 🌊 Llandudno, a place of endless deep blue sea views, delightfully clear from Sea Glass and if you’re in the market for some stylish seaside living, Sea Glass is it! As you may expect from a home designed principally from glass there is little screening on the inside too. The second level is where all the living happens and is spaciously sprawling and totally open plan. Naturally, this extends onto a large wooden deck with epic views, which, with its barbeque and sunken fire pit, encourages entertaining to take place outdoors for most of the year. The top level of Sea Glass houses three bedrooms, all with marvellous sea views naturally, and opening onto large, cantilevered wooden decks. The lower level houses a further bedroom within a self-contained and roomy, sea view flatlet that has its own entrance and double up as a movie theatre. Again, one marvels at the use of space and light here. There is an abundance of both, and every iota has been cleverly utilised for living well. To the rear of this gorgeous home lies a sheltered courtyard where the pool nestles against more of those comfortingly rounded boulders. A private gate gives access to the mountain reserve and leads to some incredible hikes. Life in Llandudno is peachy; it’s a suburb that feels more year-round holiday than suburban and lies less than a half hour’s drive along magnificent coastline from Cape Town. For natural light freaks Sea Glass is the silver bullet. Sympathetically melded to its mountain and ocean backdrop it’s a deeply comfortable, lushly elegant home. For more information on Sea Glass in Llandudno, send us an email at [email protected] now or visit our website perfecthideawaysforsale.co.za #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxurylifestyles #llandudno #

Living life simply, living life well! Hands up if working with your spouse sounds like an absolute ‘mare'. Rather more palatable if that ‘work’ regularly entails taking fabulous, exotic trips together though, right? Welcome to our co-founders, Helen and David’s life! ‘It’s utterly heavenly here, the people are all so warm and lovely. I feel like I’ve stepped off the world into paradise.’ These were Helen’s words on Day Two of their recent trip to The Sanctuary, found on the San Sabastian Peninsula in Mozambique. They were on a mission to find properties which will inspire world-weary travellers to invest in their own slice of barefoot luxury. They later described their trip as ‘absolutely magical, but totally hectic’… though a variety of ‘hectic’ which saw that particular day begin with a little SUPing on the clear, turquoise waters, a leisurely lunch followed by a serene dhow trip, and as night fell they were served dinner by candlelight on the beach. Nice work if you can get it! Flying in to Vilankulos one is met by a boat which skips across the crystal waters to The Sanctuary, spotting turtles and dolphins en route. Everything here is effortless. The Sanctuary run a tight ship, ensuring there’s always a helping hand to take your luggage across the beach, your kitchen has been stocked and your chef is waiting with welcome drinks and snacks. This is your own private retreat, and having travelled far and wide Helen and David were super impressed by the lifestyle that’s been created by a community of like-minded individuals in this lushly verdant, sub-tropical spot on our doorstep. We currently have two plots for sale and in the process of getting more...watch this space! For more information on The Sanctuary, contact Helena Smith at [email protected] or call +27 72 190 9112 now Image credits to House Marapi @louzellevandyk #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxury #mozambique #island

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 🌟 Who wouldn’t want to live in a region that finds in its landscape places to call the ‘Wilderness’ or the ‘Garden of Eden’? Or what about ‘pezula’, which means ‘high up with the gods’, this particular location occupying 612 breathtaking hectares and 4km of pristine coastline comprising the Pezula Private Estate, and just a 20-minute drive from the little country town of Knysna in the Western Cape. Just seven and a half kilometres from the centre of Knysna, Pezula House, at the heart of Pezula Private Estate, sits on the crest of a low hill with jaw-dropping views across the fynbos to the Indian Ocean. It’s an idyllic setting easily viewed from the south-facing garden and an astonishing lap pool that juts out into the landscape allowing swimmers a ringside view of it from the water. At the heart of the property, a garden courtyard featuring structured planting and an ornamental pool, is enclosed on four sides by living areas arranged in a series of pavilions, those on the west side opening onto a smaller, private courtyard. Across the property, on both east and west sides, the en suite bedrooms have private decks overlooking the fynbos. The main house, guest studio and cottage all make the most of the views, bringing the landscape into the spacious interiors via massive windows and a range of natural finishes designed to incorporate the surrounding location. To really make the most of the contemporary lifestyle, this property also features a wine cellar and a gym. Who doesn’t want to workout while watching the sun rise over the Indian Ocean? Sportsmen, this could be your house. It’s adjacent to both award-winning Pezula Championship Golf Course and the Conrad Resort Hotel & Spa, and is part of the Knysna Coastal Conservancy, which offers hiking in pristine indigenous forest and rehabilitated coastal fynbos. It doesn’t really get any better than that. If you are interested in Pezula House or would like more information on this extraordinary hideaway, please send an email to [email protected] or call 072 190 9112 #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxurylifestyle

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 - 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻-𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝘆𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 Nobody can deny it’s been a crazy ol’time, and one of COVID’s big reminders has been that change is inevitable. Many people have surprised themselves with their ability to reinvent their careers and lives while displaying a determined and upbeat resilience. We’ve also gained a fresh appreciation for the glories of nature, and for those beautiful wide-open spaces where one feels safe and free. If, for you, the balls are still up in the air and you’re ruminating on your next move, here’s an idea…how about becoming a harvester of wildflowers? Not a common career choice, to be sure, but how divine? Supply a crop which nature grows for you! The current custodians of Albiflora Farm have cared for this extraordinary piece of land for the past 50 years, and now it’s time to pass it on. Bordering the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, the farm forms part of the buffer zone of the UNESCO designated Kogelberg Biosphere, which, although the smallest of the world’s floral kingdoms, is the richest by far. Here over 1 650 plant species thrive, 77 of which occur nowhere else on earth, making this easily the most complex biodiversity on our planet. For city dwellers considering a move to the country, yet apprehensive about the shift in gear, fear not. Cape Town is under 90 minutes from the farm, so you’ll have easy access whenever you need a dose of those fabulous bright lights! If you are interested in Albiflora Farm or would like more information on this extraordinary hideaway, please send an email to [email protected] #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxury #overberg #hermanus #fynbos #southafrica #whales #farmhouse #ecocabins

Escape to Botswana, pride of Africa, with its lush rivers and forests. Otto House is set in evocative old Africa surroundings, but the house itself is also as gently African as can be. Just earth and elements of raw wood, sand and metal were used to create this unusual, comfortable bush home for a couple or singleton inspired by living lightly. When an interior decorator and an architect specialising in rammed earth buildings team up, the result will certainly be evocative – and so it is. Otto House brims with delight and comfort, cocooned in trees you find yourself at one with nature. Here it is possible to reconnect with nature and spot wildlife in a gorgeously remote setting. Photography credits to Elsa Young For more information on Otto House,please send an email to [email protected] or call Helena on 072 190 9112 #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxury #ottohouse #botswana #evocative #safari

Who hasn’t dreamt of leaving the city and setting up a country kitchen, with a restaurant foodies flock to and a few rooms for weary travellers and luxe explorers to lay their well-coiffed-dos? If this sounds like you then The Old Oak in Riebeek Kasteel is a dream come true. Set 80km out of Cape Town at the foot of the Kasteelberg, this gracious old town is now host to a bevvy of creatives with art studios, weekend markets and some of the best views around. Often described as the Mediterranean heart of the Swartland, here the olive oil and red wine flows freely and sitting at the heart of this charming town lies The Old Oak, a boutique guest house named after the majestic oak tree (said to be 180 years old) which stands pride of place in the front courtyard. Dating back from 1860, the house itself was sensitively transformed into a charming country lodge with four cosy rooms and a bustling café restaurant that spills effortlessly through inside to out. There’s a pool out back and herbaceous gardens which provide welcome cool in the warmer summer months. Roaring fires in winter give warmth and add to the general bon vivant! So while this hideaway not only offers a fantastically successful ongoing concern, it also allows an authentic country lifestyle, with a beautiful home to boot! Photo credits to: @photosbystephane If you are interested in The Old Oak or would like more information on this extraordinary hideaway, please send an email to [email protected] #beachhouseforsale #propertyforsale #westcoastforsale #southafricaproperty #escapethecity #farmlife #nature #personalparadise #thislifecanbeyours #escapetheordinary

If you dream of escaping the busyness of city life for some true downtime in boundless nature, yet can’t quite kick that urban living habit, you simply must check out Kogelberg Farm. A mere 90 minutes from the hustle, bustle and hullabaloo of Cape Town, this is a place where downtime is all there is. No people, traffic, shops, restaurants, bell or whistles… just pared down country living on your very own swathe of Mother Nature’s splendiferousness. It’s a place that compels you to slow down, drop those shoulders, breathe deeply and let go. A place where taking a gloriously long mountain hike amongst the plethora of flowers that cloak the landscape each spring becomes the focus of your day’s activity. And the remainder of your day? There’s all the time in the world to indulge in some form of repose… reading, relaxing, maybe a little gentle yoga overlooking the dramatically beautiful confluence of the Palmiet River and the ocean beyond. Sequestered within the Kogelberg Nature Reserve the farm offers peace and the kind of quiet only broken by the whispering wind and birdsong… truly paradise found! For more information Kogelberg Farm, send us an email to [email protected] now! #perfecthideaways #perfecthideawaysinsouthafrica #perfecthideawaysinvest #buylocal #luxurylifestyles #luxury #farmhouse #overberg #southafrica #family #invest #lifestylechange #chilled #love #instagood #beautiful