Perched high above Plettenberg Bay, The Hill Estate makes no mystery of how it earned its name. A rising road leads you to the 24-hour manned gate, where a familiar, friendly face tips his hat, welcoming you home by name. As you ascend, beautiful beige homes with terracotta roof tiles rise around you, setting a unified aesthetic, while gorgeous manicured gardens bring their own personality and charm to the estate’s winding roads. Along the coveted front row, homes command a sweeping bird’s-eye view over the glassy lagoon and shimmering bay, with misty mountains fading softly into the distance. This east-facing outlook embraces spectacular sunrises over the water, so each day begins with a reminder of just how much beauty the world has to behold.
Although the estate is composed primarily of freestanding homes—many of them with private pools—there’s also a selection of apartments for those drawn to the same elevated outlook without the responsibility of an entire property. Vacant stands are still scattered throughout the estate as well, including a handful along that front row, giving you the chance to design your own hilltop palace that revels in the sweeping panorama.
Below the estate, mountain-biking trails weave through the forested corridor between the hilltop and town, offering an exciting activity for adventurers. A three-minute drive brings you to Market Square, Plett Mall, and Plett Primary School, keeping the practicalities of everyday life comfortably close, while Poortjies Lagoon Beach enjoys calm, safe waters for swimming, paddling, and lazy afternoons. The estate’s elevation gives it the feeling of being a world all its own, yet Main Street lies only five minutes away, ensuring everything you could need or want from a fantastic coastal lifestyle is within reach.
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