Buitenzorg

With its dapper 1940’s Cape Dutch facade and eclectic, unfettered interiors, Buitenzorg holds its poise like an earnest gentleman in a contemporary art museum, acquiescing every onlooker, without a hint of ostentation.

Set on six acres of equestrian paddocks and stables, rolling green lawns, oak, avocado and fig trees, English rose gardens, herb and vegetable patches, olive groves, citrus and apple orchards, two swimming pools, tennis court, guest cottage and a wild meadow – this hideaway declares sublime suburban living, in the heart of the Constantia winelands.

The part-English, part-South African owners held a watchful eye on Buitenzorg for over 10 years, before finally purchasing the property in 2018. Alongside the works of reputable interior designer, Sarah Ord, they transformed the original homestead into a vibrant yet refined space, where frivolity meets finesse, colonial meets contemporary. Using the charm of the old walls as a backdrop, they fervently parlayed their impressive art collection, creating a dynamic dialogue between signature pieces and heirloom furnishings. From Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith rugs cushioning the wooden floors, to Philip Briel, Ryan Hewett and Katherine Wood paintings adorning the walls. From the comfort of an Eames, a statement of the Barcelona and the fun of an Adelta Bubble chair to the fine carpentry of local craftsmen. Each room conveys a timeless sense of cohesion, between contemporary European and African art.

The lavish living spaces of the ground floor comprise of a cigar lounge, library, drawing room and formal dining room, all connected by a grand, double-volume entrance hall. A state-of-the-art kitchen with additional dining area, opens out onto a dreamy, long verandah with more comfy couches and recliners for those languid lunches and afternoon mountain gazing. Across the hallway and into one of the five colossal bedrooms – four of which are en suite – with the master upstairs delivering nothing short of sheer opulence to the discerning bather. The other three chambers all sit on the first floor, under the thatch, overlooking the gardens and Constantiaberg mountain range. A study leads out onto a balcony, that offers majestic views of the backside of Table Mountain, and adjacent vines of Groot Constantia wine estate. An idyllic spot to settle with the late afternoon sun as you watch the birds dart with the changing colours, and the evening horse-riders trot along the pathway, in sync with the sound of the ice clinking in your glass. An additional two, beautifully-styled out-suites, sit beside the swimming pool and stables, offering more room for that ever-expanding guest list.

Buitenzorg is an artist’s Eden, a family’s reunion, a wine-lover’s Utopia and a gardener’s oasis.

Facilities

1 x Bedroom (queen)

2 x Swimming Pool

4 x Bedrooms (king)

Babysitting available

BBQ (Built in)

Dishwasher

DSTV

Gym

Laundry service

Microwave

Nespresso machine

Netflix

Oven (Electric)

Sauna

Tennis court

TV

Wifi

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