Set high against the backdrop of fynbos covered mountains, overlooking the picturesque fishing harbour and beach of Hout Bay, is a secret seaside estate like no other!
The estate is just over 7 000 square meters, comprising four properties. The main residence is set close to an acre of park-like gardens with a floodlit tennis court and a lovely entertainment pavilion alongside a 15 meter heated rim-flow pool.
On a separate property, there is a self-contained cottage on its erf alongside the Main house and a further two vacant properties with indigenous bush backing the main house.
Loved and cared for over the years by discerning owners the estate is in immaculate condition and offers excellent facilities. The views from the house are secure as they cannot be obstructed by property development.
Main House:
- This is set on a 3 619 square meter property.
Entrance hall and guest cloakroom:
- These are accessed through double front doors.
Bedroom suites:
- 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
- The Master Suite. This beautiful, light-filled room enjoys its own well-proportioned private space on the top floor with doors to the front balcony opening up to the top verandah – a wonderous
vantage point complete with the sound of the ocean and birdsong. It includes his and hers dressing rooms, spacious full master bathroom, gas fireplace, in-built speakers and TV point.
- Windows and doors are double glazed. It is a wonderful place to rest.
- Four other bedrooms. The other four rooms are situated downstairs. All are generous in size. One bedroom is en-suite and the remaining bedrooms share two bathrooms. One has its
entrance from the garden and is currently used as a studio. All these bedrooms have wonderful views and easy access to the downstairs covered patio and garden.
Reception rooms:
- Well -proportioned reception rooms including an open-plan lounge and dining room are situated on the top floor. A gas fireplace is fitted in the lounge and doors from this area lead to a covered
patio capturing sweeping views across Hout Bay to the ocean. The dining area is open-plan to the kitchen.
- A second more informal lounge is situated downstairs. It is fitted with a built-in wall unit for books and displays with good storage drawers beneath, a gas fireplace, doors to the covered patio and
to the garden, TV point and built-in speakers.
Kitchen:
- The kitchen upstairs is a beautiful, well-planned space featuring a personal (front) and chef's (back) kitchen fitted with a Gaggenau appliance. These include warming drawers, steamer unit, two
microwave ovens, two gas hobs, oven, extractors, integrated fridge, freestanding fridge and dishwasher. The smart colour scheme is delightfully soothing with matching granite countertops
and all fittings are top quality. There is a pantry cupboard behind folding doors and the beautiful bay window looks out over the driveway and onto the mountains behind.
Covered Patios:
- There are covered and open patios upstairs and downstairs.
Wine cellar:
- Situated downstairs the spacious cellar is fitted with wine racks and a reliable temperature control system. It boasts an arched brick ceiling and provides space for a tasting table.
Garage:
- Two spacious double volume garages are attached to the house with direct access into the kitchen, fitted with automated doors. There is parking on the driveway for 4-5 cars.
Flatlet:
- Situated close to the house is a flatlet with kitchen and bedroom, TV point and air-conditioning units, this is an ideal space for a housekeeper's flat. Attached to the flat is a laundry, staff toilet
and shower which shares an enclosed courtyard with excellent cupboard storage space for gas bottles and another enclosed storage space alongside.
Swimming pool:
- On a terrace below the tennis court the 15-meter swimming pool with the rim-flow feature is heated and positioned in a sheltered suntrap spot in total privacy. It is surrounded by lush hanging plants
and fruit trees.
Pavilion:
- The pavilion next to the pool is a truly charming space, ideal for summer entertaining. It features generous built-in seating, gas braai with chimney and a prep bowl.
- A kitchen is situated at the back of the pavilion with space for two under-counter appliances.
- There are ablution facilities alongside and a pleasing outdoor hot and cold shower.
- The arrangement is a beautiful, peaceful and sheltered spot with breath-taking views.
- A room off the kitchen has the electrical heater for the pool, the pool equipment and controls for the solar equipment for the kitchen and shower.
Tennis court:
- The tennis court is floodlit and probably enjoys the best and most distracting views compared to any court in Cape Town. It is rumoured that John McEnroe played here.
Guardhouse:
- This room with ablution facilities is situated at the entrance to the property.
Security:
- The perimeter is electrified. Cameras and external alarm beams are strategically positioned around the main house. The main house, flat and separate cottage has independent
alarm systems. The main house features aluminium shutters covering all the windows on the front of the house and external bars across all other windows. The house is positioned near the end
of a cul-de-sac and is not visible from the road.
- The immediate neighbourhood is a City Improvement District with active security patrols, emergency medical assistance and strategically placed street cameras. Access is monitored by
cameras which are connected to a rapid response control room at night.
Gardens:
- The gardens are beautifully presented, mature, well established and interesting. They feature a host of mainly indigenous plants and shrubs, lawns, water features, shady benches, ponds and
marvellous retaining walls built of natural mountain stone and solid wrought-iron fittings.
- An extensive irrigation system, fed by both borehole and municipal water, covers the garden.
- It is a lush, peaceful and perfect setting for this home.
The cottage:
- set on 1912m2
- The cottage is situated on an adjacent property with easy footpath access to the main house and has its entrance gate and driveway off Hugo Avenue behind the property. It is a spacious
and airy one-bedroom house in modern character featuring cement floors and vaulted ceilings and is comfortable with generous living room, open-plan kitchen, scullery/laundry and cloakroom.
- A covered verandah faces north in a wonderful treed environment. A borehole is situated on this property and feeds the main garden as well as its own.
Two Adjacent properties:
- Set on 723m2 and 854m2 respectively
- Two properties situated at the back of the main property ensure privacy for the main house. They too can be accessed off Hugo Avenue and are currently accessed by foot from the main house.
- They are fully fenced and secured and lie fallow with indigenous bush as a backdrop to the main house.
Situation:
- The village of Hout Bay is a suburb of Cape Town and is 20 km from its centre, accessed by road along with one of the world's most scenic coastal routes. Hout Bay is a unique seaside valley
surrounded by mountains. It is behind Table Mountain with the Disa River flowing down its centre past equestrian smallholdings on its way to the sea. A kilometre long, white, sandy beach
fringes the natural bay which is flanked by the world-famous Chapmans Peak and The Sentinel mountain, opening a gateway to the wide Atlantic Ocean.
- The village has excellent food retail outlets, good doctors, dentists, optometrists, chemists, a good bookshop, good restaurants and so many more amenities, making it almost self-sufficient.
- Tuna fishing, seals, dolphins, whales, sea kayaking, yachting, many mountain trails for walking, weekly markets. Access to excellent golf courses, great surfing and kite-boarding, access to Cape
Town, a world-renowned city, and the Cape wine route.
With the convenience of all of the above, Chatelet is its secret hideaway surrounded by natural beauty and the ever-changing wonder of big skies, mountains, heart-stopping sunsets and the sea. Enjoy life to the fullest from this comfortable and classy residence in a truly spectacular setting!