Some homes just have a way of making you pause right at the door. This five bedroom villa in Bantry Bay is exactly that sort of place. Designed by Van der Merwe Miszewski who honestly have a knack for putting homes in the right spot it sits up on Lions Head and feels quietly tucked among tall old trees. Even as you come up the driveway you can see glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean beyond those branches and sometimes the water glows all the way out to Robben Island. I remember standing by the triple volume windows and actually forgetting to check my phone for once. It kind of invites you to stop and just look outside for a second or two. The house itself is a real mix of calm and bold. The palette is really soft and simple. Light timber everywhere glass that just wraps you in the view and a touch of steel so it feels modern but comfortable not cold at all. Honestly the way the trees almost reach right up to the windows makes you feel like you are living inside a really cool treehouse the grownup kind where you still hear birds in the morning. You will also notice how the light changes through the day. That big glassed void in the middle lets the sunlight move right into the heart of the house. Even on quiet days when there is cloud you still feel lifted up by the space. It is designed around a really open plan lounge and dining area which just spills into a proper kitchen. Not the type you feel nervous to cook in either. You can picture friends sitting over a late breakfast while someone actually uses the stove. The dining table by the window is perfect for watching the evening sky change color or that quick coffee in the morning before work. And the thing is it does not feel formal. There is just a flow from one room to the next so you are never cut off from whoever is in the house. Downstairs there is a proper basement rec room if you need to let off some steam or set up a family movie night plus a dedicated studio space that would probably suit an artist or even just someone needing to work from home with a bit of peace. It does not shout for attention but you can feel the care in every detail. There are five real bedrooms that manage to feel both private and connected. You get full en suite bathrooms plenty of space for storing your actual clothes not just for show and window views that let you peek through green leaves or out to the ocean. It is the kind of place where you want to crack the glass doors open at night for a breeze and maybe listen out for the waves if it is quiet enough. The study is there as well in case you need somewhere to focus away from the main living area but honestly you will probably end up sitting with your laptop out on the balcony on most days. There is also staff quarters tucked away neatly and even extra secure parking so guests never feel like a hassle. The garage fits two cars without issue but you have space for plenty more if you have visitors.&nbsp; Step outside and you will see how the landscaping blends with everything else. Native shrubs tall bushy trees and enough space for kids to play or for those long summer lunches with friends. Sometimes you even catch families strolling the quiet lanes or the odd group walking up towards Lions Head for sunset. Bantry Bay itself is just close enough to feel connected to Cape Town life but quietly separate too. The coffee shop runs early you always find someone jogging in the mornings and the ocean feels like part of your backyard. The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it for yourself. If you have any questions or just want to walk around and take it all in reach out whenever you like. At LuxuryProperty.com we are always happy to help you find a home that fits you just right. &nbsp;

5 Bedroom House for sale in Bantry Bay

There is something about certain homes that just makes you stop for a second. When I first walked into Villa 37A in Bantry Bay I caught myself just kind of pausing at the window taking in those sweeping Atlantic views with the mountains curling to the side. Honestly it feels a little surreal at first. You stop thinking about your errands or your next phone call because the place draws you in right away. It is set in Cape Town's famed Bantry Bay which, if you do not know, gets more sunshine and less wind than almost anywhere along the coast so it is that rare spot where you can actually enjoy your terrace almost every day. The house is big enough that you never quite run out of new corners to discover. You have three full levels to play with here and they all connect with the glossiest Schindler elevator I have ever seen in a home. The open living spaces are all wrapped in Oggie solid wood underfoot so you get that real warm natural feeling each time you walk barefoot from the living room out to the glass balcony. Sometimes you really do just notice the quality of things even if you are not the type who usually looks at details. The kitchen practically invites you to cook for real not just stand around with a mug of tea. Valcucine cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances are there waiting for an actual meal. I could imagine friends perched at the designer bar with a drink while someone stirs a pot on the stove. It all just feels easy. If you are into views you are sorted. There is nothing between you and that Atlantic horizon so your mornings are all golden blue light. Even the pool terrace has no tricky angles with the sea so you find yourself sitting out later than you mean just watching the sky change colors. The top floor is the place to host honestly since you get both indoor and outdoor flow with sliding glass and no one ever feels crammed in a corner. Sometimes you just forget your phone altogether here. Bedrooms matter and you can feel it in the way these ones are designed. Four in total all en suite with that little bit of boutique hotel mood layered in. The main suite is tucked away just enough with its own leafy courtyard. You will probably want to take your coffee out there in the morning. In the evenings there is usually a hush over the bay and you'll hear distant waves not road noise.&nbsp; Now there is a basement here that frankly feels like another house. Six cars fit with space to actually move around which if you have spent any time in Cape Town you know that is rare. Some people collect wine some collect cars and if you need both there is room for everything. The gym setup is proper not one of those afterthought rooms in the basement plus there is a private suite for staff or extra guests. It is so private down there you could easily play around with the space as needed. Technology here kind of hides itself but you get all the control you want. Lighting and climate are fingertip managed with the Savant and Lutron system but you will rarely need to fuss with anything. Solar and water systems give things a bit of an independent feel too. There is just something about knowing you are covered if loadshedding or other surprises pop up. When you want to head out Clifton and Sea Point are basically around the corner. Coffee shops local markets and walks along the beachfront are part of life here. You even see kids biking as the sun goes down. No two evenings feel the same.&nbsp; I will say this villa is meant for someone who likes their privacy and space but also loves Cape Town's coast. The only way you really know is to walk through in person and get a sense for it yourself. If you have questions big or small or just want to see when the sun hits the living room give me a shout any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we are always happy to help make the next step feel as comfortable as it should. &nbsp;

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