Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for…
Today’s home in Constantia Upper Capetown, South Africa is an authentic European villa is beautifully perched on prime land bordering the historic Groot Constantia vineyard. The romantic courtyard and porte-cochère lead to solid antique doors.
The double-volume open plan reception area showcases a gourmet hand painted kitchen with detailed middle island, flowing to the dining room and formal lounge with exquisite focal fireplace.
An extensive family room with built in bar and kitchen opens through French doors onto a wraparound terrace.
This stylish and sophisticated home offers five luxurious bedrooms en-suite, one of which is a full cottage.
The spa like rim flow pool with jacuzzi and natural stone fireplace overlooks the sweeping vistas of the bordering vineyards, mountain and ocean vistas. The landscaped gardens with ponds and meandering pathways lead to the tennis court and direct access to the neighboring wine farm. Additional entertainment features include a temperature-controlled wine tasting room and cellar, a spacious gym room, billiards room, fully fitted home theatre room, private study plus a library with custom designed cabinetry and fireplace. This home is listed for 52 million rand with Jawitz Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio.
Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for six years writing about real estate, auctions, jewelry and luxury goods. Her love for luxury real estate led her to work at realtor.com and two of the top real estate brokerages in Los Angeles as well as doing publicity for properties around the world.