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Set within the exclusive Botrivier Landgoed, a secure enclave of just eight homes, this immaculate residence combines timeless Cape architectural character with exceptionally considered modern functionality.
With its crisp white walls, pitched grey roof and generous proportions, the home has a distinctive Cape FrenchDutch Huguenot aesthetic. Conceived with an engineer''s eye for practicality and detail, every space has been thoughtfully positioned to create an easy flow between family living, entertaining, working and accommodating guests.
Natural light is a defining feature. Generous aluminium-framed sliding doors and expansive windows draw the outdoors in, while the elevated ceilings enhance the sense of volume throughout the home. The finishes are beautifully maintained, down to gleaming taps and immaculate fittings.
The heart of the home is a wonderfully functional kitchen, designed with a chef in mind. It features a six-plate gas hob, excellent work surfaces, calm and carefully positioned lighting, a separate scullery and a generous walk-in pantry. A breakfast nook provides a relaxed place for morning coffee or casual meals, while a dedicated passage cupboard offers useful linen and towel storage.
The main living spaces are designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. The well-proportioned lounge centres around a fireplace, essential for Cape winters. A second braai room doubles beautifully as a dining room, creating a relaxed gathering space for long lunches and evenings around the fire. The garden is a chef''s delight, full of herbs, fruit trees such as lemon, fig, olive, avocado, grapefruit, apple and pear, granadillas and strawberries. Bot River has a prolific birdlife with 158 recorded species in the area, expect to see Malachite Kingfishers, Cape Swallows and Cape Sugarbirds from any of the receptions rooms facing the gardens.
Downstairs are three spacious bedrooms, all en suite, with two of the bedrooms enjoying both internal and independent external access. This exceptional flexibility lends itself beautifully to a variety of lifestyles whether accommodating visiting family, grandparents or grandchildren, creating a private professional work-from-home environment, or offering the potential for guest or short-term accommodation.
A guest cloakroom adds further convenience, while the double garage with workspace for tools and workbench, a separate large open garage is ideal for overland vehicles and a generous paved forecourt provides ample parking for residents and visitors.
Upstairs, the home reveals another dimension.
A self-contained flatlet has its own private entrance, while also being accessible from within the home''s stairwell. The generous kitchen includes a stove, fridge, microwave, granite worktops, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry and plumbing for both washing machine and dishwasher. A comfortable lounge leads to a bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. Wooden blinds are fitted to all the windows, adding both privacy and warmth.
Also upstairs is an impressive entertainment room, created to make the most of the elevated position and views towards the neighbouring Houw Hoek mountains. With a built-in bar, preparation sink and braai, it is a natural destination for entertaining friends and family, particularly as the afternoon light settles across the mountains.
Designed for contemporary, self-sufficient living, this property is equipped for energy and water resilience. A substantial solar installation allows the home to operate largely independently of municipal electricity, while a 2000-litre water storage tank provides an additional level of security. There is also the option of using water from the estate''s borehole.
This is a home where architectural character meets intelligent planning: beautiful yet sustainable, generous without sacrificing practicality, and equally suited to family life, entertaining, working from home or accommodating extended family and guests.
Bot River is a 20 minute drive from Hermanus, an hours drive from the Cape Town international airport, it has access to the Hemel en Aarde Wine area, Arabella Golf estate. The area attracts tourists and locals for its wine route, farm accomodation, hiking, cycling, horse riding, restaurants and country escapes.