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£1,706,314
€1,950,000
5 bed villa for sale
Knorhoek Rd, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa5 beds
6 baths
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Knorhoek estate
Phenomenal manor house situated on the Knorhoek Estate with breathtaking views of False Bay and Table Mountain!
Live (at home), work, and stay amidst the ultimate natural beauty of fynbos on your own estate in Knorhoek.
A plot of approximately 25 hectares, part of Knorhoek Estate, which encompasses a total size of around 800 hectares near Somerset West. Various estates are located here, including Idiom Winery. Experience absolute peace and space in its purest form in this fabulous mountain and hillside landscape, surrounded by the unique Cape sugarbush with the protea, the national flower of South Africa!
The Dutch owners built this fabulous thatched manor house in 2006, complete with gatehouse and a separately located guesthouse/manager’s residence on an extraordinarily beautiful site. The entire property is designed in the characteristic African rondavel style. It has become an extraordinary dream home offering all contemporary European luxury and comfort; nothing is lacking.
Away from everything!
Life amid the leafy hills between the mountains, surrounded by like-minded people, is truly exceptional nowadays. The manor house offers sweeping views over False Bay and is surrounded by the Hottentots-Holland Mountains-a true paradise. And all just an eleven-hour flight from Amsterdam, followed by only thirty minutes by car via the N2 to reach Knorhoek... With just a one-hour time difference, so no jet lag.
Construction
In 2006 the manor house and outbuilding were traditionally built with natural materials in the unique South African rondavel style. The structure consists of cavity brickwork walls with plastering, concrete floors, and an open wooden roof construction, nostalgically thatched with reed. The property is fitted with insulated glass in low-maintenance aluminium frames with sliding doors.
Facilities
Electricity is supplied through the public utility company, supplemented by 90 solar panels (42 kW/h), a solar battery (80 kW), and a 6-cylinder diesel generator housed in a separate enclosure. Water supply comes from a private borehole with tanks and a dam continuously fed with fresh mountain water. Gas is provided via gas cylinders.
Additional features include:
Internet and Wi-Fi, alarm system, irrigation system for the surrounding gardens, a complete sprinkler system for the interior and exterior of the house, drainage/sewer with septic tank, pit and overflow, central vacuum system, air heating/cooling, heaters, boilers, satellite dish.
Outdoor swimming pool (approx. 4.5 × 12 m), heated, with cover, jet stream, and technical room.
Extra
On the property, it is possible to rebuild the former lodge that once stood on Knorhoek Farm 9. The foundation with pool, surrounding walls, and access road are still present. For those wanting extra space to host guests, create a workspace, or offer workshops, this is an ideal option.
Optional
In addition to the offering of Knorhoek 9, there is also the possibility to purchase the adjacent plot, Knorhoek Farm 8. This plot is approximately 25 hectares and offers potential for the development of 1–2 manor houses. The location borders directly on the Helderberg Mountains and enjoys a supply of mountain water. A unique setting.
Setting
The paved and illuminated driveway on the estate is lined with indigenous proteas. It meanders through the rolling fynbos hills, past the gatehouse, to your rustic home that blends beautifully into the landscape. Tastefully landscaped gardens with small water streams surround the house and merge naturally into the surrounding terrain. Various terraces offer phenomenal views and spectacular skies. The house is designed so that it is seamlessly integrated into the surrounding hillside landscape. The manor house consists of two living levels, each of which-thanks to its position on and against the hill-offers direct access to ground level. Adjacent estates are located at a considerable distance, ensuring optimal privacy.
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Description of the interior
Ground floor
A spacious parking area with covered entrance provides access to the beautiful hall with vestibule and cloakroom. On this ground floor -the first living level- you will find a garden room with fireplace, featuring a home office setup with unique views of the surrounding landscape; an atmospheric living room with braai and full-glass sliding doors to a large terrace overlooking the bay and mountains; a cosy dining room with terrace access; a semi-open fully equipped kitchen with two ovens, warming drawer, 5-burner gas hob, extraction system, dishwasher, and fridge-freezer; a utility room with laundry area and kitchenette; bedroom (1) with terrace, walk-in closet and bathroom with bathtub, shower cabin, vanity and toilet; bedroom (2) with terrace, walk-in closet and bathroom with bathtub, walk-in shower, vanity and toilet; hallway with separate toilet, basin and shower, also with access to the terrace.
This level also includes a double garage with automatic rolling door, staff quarters with canteen, toilet with washbasin, and an outdoor storage area.
2nd level (situated lower)
On the second living level, situated lower on the hillside and connected to the first level via two internal staircases and an exterior terrace staircase, you will find bedroom (3) with adjoining bathroom featuring bathtub, shower, two basins, mirror cabinet, separate toilet, and sliding doors to the pool terrace.
A hallway with cupboard space. Bedroom (4) with walk-in closet and adjoining bathroom featuring bathtub, shower cabin, double vanity, separate toilet, and sliding doors to the pool terrace.
A multifunctional relaxation room arranged as a meditation/fitness/gym area with lounge corner, equipped with kitchenette including oven, electric hob, extractor, and coffee machine. This space can be fully opened to the large outdoor terrace and swimming pool via sliding doors.
This level also includes a studio with its own entrance/exterior door, arranged with living/bedroom (5), open kitchen with electric hob and extractor, bathroom with shower cabin, washbasin and toilet; a large multifunctional storage area with storage rooms; and a wine cellar with adjoining hobby room/workshop with exterior doors.
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Description of the Guesthouse / Manager’s Residence
The separately situated guesthouse, located lower within the surrounding fynbos, with its own parking area and natural dam/pond, is accessible via a separate driveway.
Map of the house
Entrance, hall, garden-facing living room with open kitchen equipped with built-in appliances; spacious bedroom with adjoining bathroom featuring vanity, shower, and separate toilet; storage room. The living areas offer a unique view of the dam and surrounding valley.
Staff
The employment of the current staff, who have long taken care of daily household duties and property management, can be transferred in good consultation.
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Surroundings
Within a radius of 50 km around Knorhoek, nestled in the valleys between mountains and hills, lie the most beautiful South African vineyards of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Nature lovers and hikers will find more than enough to explore in the vast nature reserves. Golf enthusiasts will undoubtedly know this paradise as well-and after a round of golf, it is also a culinary delight. Cape Town, with all its highlights, offers endless white beaches with palm trees and picturesque fishing villages.
It is, and remains, extraordinary!
Experience this unique estate yourself during a private viewing and step back in time.
Phenomenal manor house situated on the Knorhoek Estate with breathtaking views of False Bay and Table Mountain!
Live (at home), work, and stay amidst the ultimate natural beauty of fynbos on your own estate in Knorhoek.
A plot of approximately 25 hectares, part of Knorhoek Estate, which encompasses a total size of around 800 hectares near Somerset West. Various estates are located here, including Idiom Winery. Experience absolute peace and space in its purest form in this fabulous mountain and hillside landscape, surrounded by the unique Cape sugarbush with the protea, the national flower of South Africa!
The Dutch owners built this fabulous thatched manor house in 2006, complete with gatehouse and a separately located guesthouse/manager’s residence on an extraordinarily beautiful site. The entire property is designed in the characteristic African rondavel style. It has become an extraordinary dream home offering all contemporary European luxury and comfort; nothing is lacking.
Away from everything!
Life amid the leafy hills between the mountains, surrounded by like-minded people, is truly exceptional nowadays. The manor house offers sweeping views over False Bay and is surrounded by the Hottentots-Holland Mountains-a true paradise. And all just an eleven-hour flight from Amsterdam, followed by only thirty minutes by car via the N2 to reach Knorhoek... With just a one-hour time difference, so no jet lag.
Construction
In 2006 the manor house and outbuilding were traditionally built with natural materials in the unique South African rondavel style. The structure consists of cavity brickwork walls with plastering, concrete floors, and an open wooden roof construction, nostalgically thatched with reed. The property is fitted with insulated glass in low-maintenance aluminium frames with sliding doors.
Facilities
Electricity is supplied through the public utility company, supplemented by 90 solar panels (42 kW/h), a solar battery (80 kW), and a 6-cylinder diesel generator housed in a separate enclosure. Water supply comes from a private borehole with tanks and a dam continuously fed with fresh mountain water. Gas is provided via gas cylinders.
Additional features include:
Internet and Wi-Fi, alarm system, irrigation system for the surrounding gardens, a complete sprinkler system for the interior and exterior of the house, drainage/sewer with septic tank, pit and overflow, central vacuum system, air heating/cooling, heaters, boilers, satellite dish.
Outdoor swimming pool (approx. 4.5 × 12 m), heated, with cover, jet stream, and technical room.
Extra
On the property, it is possible to rebuild the former lodge that once stood on Knorhoek Farm 9. The foundation with pool, surrounding walls, and access road are still present. For those wanting extra space to host guests, create a workspace, or offer workshops, this is an ideal option.
Optional
In addition to the offering of Knorhoek 9, there is also the possibility to purchase the adjacent plot, Knorhoek Farm 8. This plot is approximately 25 hectares and offers potential for the development of 1–2 manor houses. The location borders directly on the Helderberg Mountains and enjoys a supply of mountain water. A unique setting.
Setting
The paved and illuminated driveway on the estate is lined with indigenous proteas. It meanders through the rolling fynbos hills, past the gatehouse, to your rustic home that blends beautifully into the landscape. Tastefully landscaped gardens with small water streams surround the house and merge naturally into the surrounding terrain. Various terraces offer phenomenal views and spectacular skies. The house is designed so that it is seamlessly integrated into the surrounding hillside landscape. The manor house consists of two living levels, each of which-thanks to its position on and against the hill-offers direct access to ground level. Adjacent estates are located at a considerable distance, ensuring optimal privacy.
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Description of the interior
Ground floor
A spacious parking area with covered entrance provides access to the beautiful hall with vestibule and cloakroom. On this ground floor -the first living level- you will find a garden room with fireplace, featuring a home office setup with unique views of the surrounding landscape; an atmospheric living room with braai and full-glass sliding doors to a large terrace overlooking the bay and mountains; a cosy dining room with terrace access; a semi-open fully equipped kitchen with two ovens, warming drawer, 5-burner gas hob, extraction system, dishwasher, and fridge-freezer; a utility room with laundry area and kitchenette; bedroom (1) with terrace, walk-in closet and bathroom with bathtub, shower cabin, vanity and toilet; bedroom (2) with terrace, walk-in closet and bathroom with bathtub, walk-in shower, vanity and toilet; hallway with separate toilet, basin and shower, also with access to the terrace.
This level also includes a double garage with automatic rolling door, staff quarters with canteen, toilet with washbasin, and an outdoor storage area.
2nd level (situated lower)
On the second living level, situated lower on the hillside and connected to the first level via two internal staircases and an exterior terrace staircase, you will find bedroom (3) with adjoining bathroom featuring bathtub, shower, two basins, mirror cabinet, separate toilet, and sliding doors to the pool terrace.
A hallway with cupboard space. Bedroom (4) with walk-in closet and adjoining bathroom featuring bathtub, shower cabin, double vanity, separate toilet, and sliding doors to the pool terrace.
A multifunctional relaxation room arranged as a meditation/fitness/gym area with lounge corner, equipped with kitchenette including oven, electric hob, extractor, and coffee machine. This space can be fully opened to the large outdoor terrace and swimming pool via sliding doors.
This level also includes a studio with its own entrance/exterior door, arranged with living/bedroom (5), open kitchen with electric hob and extractor, bathroom with shower cabin, washbasin and toilet; a large multifunctional storage area with storage rooms; and a wine cellar with adjoining hobby room/workshop with exterior doors.
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Description of the Guesthouse / Manager’s Residence
The separately situated guesthouse, located lower within the surrounding fynbos, with its own parking area and natural dam/pond, is accessible via a separate driveway.
Map of the house
Entrance, hall, garden-facing living room with open kitchen equipped with built-in appliances; spacious bedroom with adjoining bathroom featuring vanity, shower, and separate toilet; storage room. The living areas offer a unique view of the dam and surrounding valley.
Staff
The employment of the current staff, who have long taken care of daily household duties and property management, can be transferred in good consultation.
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Surroundings
Within a radius of 50 km around Knorhoek, nestled in the valleys between mountains and hills, lie the most beautiful South African vineyards of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Nature lovers and hikers will find more than enough to explore in the vast nature reserves. Golf enthusiasts will undoubtedly know this paradise as well-and after a round of golf, it is also a culinary delight. Cape Town, with all its highlights, offers endless white beaches with palm trees and picturesque fishing villages.
It is, and remains, extraordinary!
Experience this unique estate yourself during a private viewing and step back in time.
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