R 29 300 000

There is a unique calm that settles over Zwaanswyk — a softness in the light, a hush in the trees — and this exceptional property encapsulates that feeling from the moment you arrive. Elevated above the valley on the slopes that border the Tokai plantation, the home commands sweeping views across Cape Town and False Bay, framed by mature pines, palms and indigenous plantings that have been shaped and tended over many years.

Situated within a well-run, independent sectional title scheme, the property spans an impressive 2 500 m² of internal floor area across a double-storey Cape colonial-style house. The architecture is immediately inviting: broad verandahs with white-painted timber balustrades and lattice columns wrap the upper storey, while terracotta-tiled terraces and a landscaped pool garden anchor the ground level.

Inside, high ceilings and warm terracotta-tile floors set the tone in the generous entrance hall, which flows into formal and informal living areas centred around a gas fireplace. Large picture windows and a sunroom-conservatory dissolve the boundary between interior and garden, leading directly to the open-air entertainment terrace and pool — a layout that rewards effortless entertaining and relaxed family living alike.

The kitchen is well-appointed with integrated appliances and ample built-in cupboards, flowing naturally off the dining room. A guest cloakroom and linen cupboard complete the ground-floor amenities.

Accommodation is extraordinarily versatile: eight en-suite bedrooms in total, each fitted with a TV and mini-fridge and with direct outdoor access — two opening onto the lawn and pool terrace downstairs, four forming the main bedroom wing upstairs, and a further two combining as a self-contained flatlet with its own lounge, kitchenette, two bathrooms (one with a sauna) and private balcony. This configuration suits dual living, multi-generational families, extended guests, or continued operation as a boutique guest house.

The pool and surrounding sun terrace form the natural heart of the outdoor spaces, ringed by sun loungers, parasols and established garden beds. A separate jacuzzi area is visible from the garden, and a private patio off a ground-floor suite offers a secluded spot with ocean glimpses.

Practical extras include a double garage (with additional secure parking), a large staff room, an outdoor laundry and a tool shed. The chromadek roof is in excellent condition, and the overall presentation reflects meticulous, long-term stewardship.

The Tokai Plantation nature reserve is under 800 m away — a favourite for trail runners and horse riders — while Steenberg's Bistro Sixteen82 and Tryn restaurants are roughly 800 m to 1 km straight-line, and Debaren Play School is within 300 m. Top schools including Reddam, AIS and Constantia Waldorf are just minutes away by car.