With mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, this villa is as idyllic as the scenery that surrounds it. The whitewashed exterior has an art deco feel, with its geometric columns and grand portico. Set across two floors, this is lateral living at its finest. There are seven enormous bedrooms, each with an en suite and sliding glass doors that lead out onto the garden downstairs, or the wraparound balcony with ocean views upstairs. There’s plenty of room for everyone to relax in the open plan living area, complete with a wood panelled bar for whipping up cocktails come evening. The spacious kitchen is well stocked for cooking up big family meals, or fire up the barbecue and enjoy lunch alfresco on the balcony, with a gentle sea breeze. You are perfectly placed to explore Cape Town’s natural delights here. The house is on the edge of Table Mountain National Park, where you’ll find a myriad of hiking trails through breathtaking scenery. Drive eleven minutes to reach the hiking trail leading to the mountain itself, with its jaw dropping views. Drive four minutes and spend the day at Camps Bay Beach, with its white sands and promenade lined with restaurants and beach bars. There’s a lively nightlife scene here, when the beach bars turn into buzzy night clubs. If you’re here for relaxation, head home and draw a bubble bath before a sunset dinner in your private paradise.

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