driving up the driveway of this large property, past immaculate, manicured gardens with a gently trickling water feature, against the background of the mountains of Constantia, you can’t help but feel calm and relaxed. Creating the atmosphere of a French Provencal-style villa or chateau, done in an upmarket, tasteful way, the owner wanted a house that would not date, with a more traditional feel based on European design; a house with the “wow factor”, and one that maximised the view of the vineyards and surrounding areas.
The location was chosen for its tranquillity, the trees, the winelands and the birdlife. “Cape Town is a beautiful city,” he muses, and the property is far away from the hustle and bustle.
Based on his experience in the hotel industry, he chose to…