Knysna, Western Cape, Nam Mỹ

Tucked away in this 612ha nature reserve, this state-of-the-art home was designed by the renowned award-winning architect Thomas Gouws, to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape.

Offering breathtaking ocean views and surrounded by unique fynbos and indigenous forest, this home has it all.

The main living area has a cantilevered elevation and features a double volume space with solid wooden ceilings, creating a spacious, open plan living area with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

The home was built using shuttered concrete which significantly reduces the maintenance and features specifically made solid wooden beams & ceilings, double glazed aluminum windows & doors, as well as a Piazetta wood- & pellet burner, this well-insulated home is ideal for the Winter months.

The kitchen has been fitted with state-of-the-art Miele appliances, steam- & pyrolytic oven, stone counter tops and soft closing cupboards with ample storage space.

The northern facing enclosed patio overlooks the sparkling pool with automated cover and well-maintained garden.

The study is spacious with a solid wooden bookcase & fireplace, ideal for a cozy evening of reading or can be used as an additional bedroom.

The main bedroom features a walk-in closet and full bathroom. All the blinds are electronic for convenience.
The 2 additional en-suite bedrooms are located just down the solid wooden staircase and have their own kitchenette, ideal for visiting guests.
Then 3rd additional en-suite bedroom is located outside of the main home close to the pool with lots of privacy.
The home has 2 garages with extra heigh ceilings that can easily accommodate a boat, in addition you will find the utility room with a mezzanine second floor that can be used for additional storage or a gym.

The home features a massive recreational studio/office that is separate from the main home and connected with a wooden pathway, that can easily be used as a gym or changed to additional garages or converted to a guest villa.

The home has a rainwater storage system with filters & UV Light (1 micron) and tanks underneath the kitchen, as well as an under counter reverse osmosis unit in the laundry. The Solar system has 12x 300 watt panels, 2 inverters and lead batteries, heat pump geysers & gas hobs. In addition there is an alarm system with beams & electric fence & 3 phase electricity & LAN hard wired.

Pezula Private Nature Reserve is situated on the outskirts of the charming town of Knysna, it features unparalleled scenic views of pristine indigenous forests, lush coastal fynbos and nearly four kilometres of rugged picturesque coastline. The reserve borders the Sinclair Nature Reserve and famous Noetzie Beach with its Castles & the renowned Pezula Championship Golf course.

This magnificent Estate with top notch security has only 255 stands, thus only 15% has been earmarked for residential use, with the remaining 85% left untouched and protected, offering unparallelled privacy.

The vast open spaces are ideal for nature enthusiasts, with more than 18,5 kilometres of hiking-, cycling- and walking trails through enchanting forests and fynbos. Some cliff side routes lead the beautiful beach or lagoon where you can canoe or go horse riding on the specifically designated horse trails on the reserve. The ‘Field of Dreams’ is located on phase 3 and features the tennis courts, a driving range, kids play area, and future developments that include a clubhouse, indigenous nursery & organic garden.