Eco-living in Hout Bay

This voluminous 6-bedroom private residence enchants guests with its bold design and extraordinary decor.

An ideal location for larger groups or families travelling together - with the 5-bedroom primary residence plus an inter-leading 1 bedroom apartment offering flexible living to best suit your needs.

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Discover a new captivating world at Essence Villa in Hout Bay.

Contemporary meets eccentric in this off-the-grid, eco-loving home that promises nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. Intelligent and sustainable features include a striking natural eco-swimming pool, giving guests a robust dose of health and wellness. Solar-powered, sun-drenched wide open living spaces invite guests to rest and retreat in harmony with the best of nature.

Stay warm during the chilly season with the combustion fireplace, and browse through the collection of fascinating books and relics that adorn this beautiful space. Be engulfed by green mountain views and a generous garden in one of the Cape’s most charming hideaways.

• 6-Bedroom, 6-Bathroom villa
• Uncapped Fibre wireless internet
• Predominantly off the grid, very rarely affected by load-shedding
• Parking garage that fits three cars (four small cars)
• Housekeeping is included in the rate every 4 days
• Panic buttons linked to armed response, digital safe
• Large smart TV with full satellite channels - Netflix, Showmax and Amazon ready, Google Home and portable JBL speaker
• Fully fitted kitchen
• Gas geysers/ hot water cylinders
• Laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer
• Emerald coloured eco-pool 5 x 7m, garden and patio with 3 sun-loungers
• Hairdryers, bath soaps, shampoo, and conditioner
• Fresh percale linen, towels, and beach towels
• Separate apartment with living area, kitchenette, one bedroom, guest toilet and bathroom

OPEN PLAN LIVING AREAS

• TV area with an L-shaped couch
• Lounge area with oversized L-shaped couch
• Dining area with 8-seater round dining table
• Fully fitted kitchen with gas stove, oven, dishwasher, pizza oven, indoor BBQ, air fryer, double fridge/ freezer, ice-maker, and Nespresso coffee machine
• Wood-burning fireplace
• Mountain views

BEDROOMS

• Bedroom 1: King-size bed, sliding doors leading to the garden and pool patio, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, large bath and large walk-in closet, mountain views
• Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom (shower only), sleeper couch that doubles as a single bed - can be made up with linen upon request
• Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed, sliding door that leads to the pool patio, en-suite bathroom (shower only), mountain views
• Bedroom 4: Queen-size bed, sliding door that leads to the pool patio, en-suite bathroom (shower only), mountain views
• Bedroom 5: King-size bed, sliding door that leads to the pool patio, en-suite bathroom (shower only), dedicated workspace with mountain views, mountain views

APARTMENT (separate but interleading)

• Living area with TV, couch and desk, free-standing fan, sliding door leads to balcony and mountain views
• Kitchenette with microwave, Nespresso, gas stove and fridge/freezer
• Dishwasher and washing machine
• Bedroom with king size bed (can be separated into twins on request), mountain views, sliding doors lead to balcony
• Bathroom with double basin and walk in shower (no door between bathroom and bedroom)
• Guest toilet
• Large patio with expansive mountain views, 3-seater round table

Essence Villa is approximately 5km from the hub of Hout Bay and the beautiful beach. Visit the nearest wine farm, Beau Constantia, also only 5 km away.  A 6-minute stroll will get you to the local restaurants and shops. The popular Clay Cafe is also only 1km away.

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