Take a Peek into this Unique & Substantial Home

While many people dream of living close to nature, very few places can actualise this aspiration. There is, however, one town that offers its residents all of this and more. Hout Bay, located 20 km from the heart of Cape Town,  is home to some of the most beautiful scenic properties around. Cradled by Table Mountain from the one side and embraced by the waters of the South Atlantic Ocean on the other - Hout Bay is the epitome of every nature lover's ideal residential destination. 

With so many breathtaking homes available, it may be hard to think that there could be just a single property that stands out, far above the rest. However, tucked away in the sought-after suburb of Constantia Nek is a renowned home, that is truly an architectural marvel.  

Dubbed Blackwood Manor, this property was meticulously crafted to fully encapsulate the African spirit and is certainly one of the most remarkable homes in South Africa, if not the world.

Blackwood Manor

Meandering up Blackwood Drive towards the foothills of the Table Mountain, you will notice an old stone wall covered in foliage. This unusual facade might peak some curiosity, but does not reflect the impressive nature of the home that it encloses. 

Built over the span of approximately 25 years, Blackwood Manor has evolved from a simple wooden cabin into a spectacular living artwork. This, at the hands of one of South Africa's most brilliant ad directors and commercial minds. 

Property Features

This lavish property spans an impressive 1600 sqm, yet manages to hold on to a sense of intimacy and quirkiness. Offering phenomenal views of the surrounding greenbelt and mountain - this home makes for the perfect place to spend your time watching the last and first light of day. 

Although it is near impossible to do this home justice with words alone, the five-level property boasts many unique features, artworks, structural design and more.

Some of these features include:

• Five spacious bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony. 
• Enormous lounge with hand carved, white sandstone walls and beamed ceiling. 
• Both indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment areas (decks and terraces). 
• A gym with a built-in sauna and steam room. 
• Large pool, nine-seater jacuzzi and a network of koi ponds. 
• Two garages, one large enough to house a basketball court.
• Subterranean wine cellar, with large feature table - walled with fish tanks.
• Conrad Hicks designed front doors.

Although the above mentioned are only some of the marvellous features you can find in this one-of-a-kind property. 

Its interior is filled with awe-inspiring artefacts, design pieces and handcrafted features that took many man-hours to complete. From the sixteen seater dining room table, shell hand basins and the impressively cavernous, hand-built fireplace - this abode borders on museum status.

Needless to say, the opportunity to view, buy or live in such a place does not come around every day. This once in a lifetime property has been listed at R45 m and can be viewed upon serious request only. If you want to explore the majesty of this mountainside mansion please call Nick Gaertner, Knight Frank’s selling agent for this fantastic listing. Knight Frank connecting people and property, perfectly.