Imported Italian Luxury and a Private Botanical Paradise in Whale Rock Suburb

SOLE MANDATE

The automatic gate glides open, and you park in the double garage before stepping through a chrome-wrought gate, its sculptural form a prelude to the modernist artistry that awaits within. As you approach the front door through an entry courtyard blooming with birds of paradise, your gaze catches the frosted glass panels framing it, with abstract scenes etched in delicate opacity here and throughout the home, each one a different expression of the same artistic language.

You’re greeted by a wave of cool air-conditioning as you step into this palace of sophistication, where light pours across pale stone tiles beneath soaring ceilings, and a lounge glows with the ambience of a horizontal ribbon of flame — a sleek gas fireplace seamlessly built in. Beyond, a dining area gleams beneath a modern chandelier, its form mirrored in a backlit glass display that shows off your crystalware.
Adjacent lies the Italian-imported kitchen — a marvel of design with marble countertops, integrated cutlery organizers, and advanced whisper-close drawers that reflect the depth of its refined craftsmanship — framed by dual counter-peninsulas, one with casual seating. Enjoy stylish functionality with a suite of luxury appliances, including a Smeg gas hob, Siemens oven, Wi-Fi-integrated microwave and companion oven, concealed dishwasher, waste disposal, and extractor fan. From here, doors connect the kitchen to the garage and an exterior walkway that descends to the lower level.

The entire open-plan space extends forward beyond stacking glass to a breakfast corner, additional dining zone, and a view-lounge featuring a wood-burning fireplace with electric ventilation — all enclosed by another set of stacking glass that creates an all-weather terrace beneath UV-filtered skylights. Open one layer to transform it into a glass-balustraded balcony, or open them both to let the entire home breathe the sea breeze. The spectacular view embraces the full majesty of the Robberg Peninsula, the shimmering curve of the coastline, and the misty Tsitsikamma Mountains. Facing east, mornings unfold in luminous technicolor, and your gaze spills over to a private botanical garden below—an extension of the property, lovingly transformed into a tiered landscape of colour and fragrance, ensuring no structure will ever obstruct this magnificent outlook.

To the left of the lounge lies a spacious master suite, with automated blinds revealing glass doors to a balcony that draws the view in. An opulent black-glass dressing room with built-in jewellery shelves complements an indulgent en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a luxurious two-person tub, bidet, and a heated towel rail.

Near the home’s entrance resides a guest cloakroom, as well as a second bedroom that doubles as an executive office with garden views, enjoying its own balcony and an ensuite bathroom finished with granite slabs and a lavish tub.

An exterior walkway brings you to the home’s self-contained lower level, where friends, family, or even paying guests can enjoy a private haven of their own. Stroll past a dining porch beneath a sculptural driftwood chandelier, then through a coral-etched frosted door to discover a serene lounge with an office nook and a comprehensive kitchenette, all gazing through sliding glass doors to the pool deck and Lapa, where the pool gleams against a backdrop of sea and mountain views. Wood doors lead to a bespoke bedroom in natural oak tones, with air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, and its own access to the deck.

An exterior-access bedroom sits beside an ominous glowing blue door that draws your curiosity. Enter, and a private gym awaits with an attached bathroom. Then continue through the laundry room to the opposite side of the home, where an expansive under-house storage area and staff bathroom extend the home’s thoughtful design.

Stroll along the secret garden pathway to the lower plot; a private botanical sanctuary of flourishing vegetable beds, abundant fruit trees, and walkways that weave amid birdbaths, marble seating, and a peaceful pergola. At its heart, a blooming rose garden fills the air with a velvety aroma, its vibrant colours backdropped by the gorgeous view. The garden is fully fenced and gently sloped, with hedges enclosing its sun-dappled tranquillity, and is nourished by a comprehensive rainwater catchment system used for irrigation.

Every element of this architecturally designed home speaks of refinement and innovation — from its full 25-kilowatt three-phase solar power to under-house-protected solar geysers, strategically placed air-conditioning, and under-floor heating throughout. Security is equally advanced, with a video intercom panel, camera-linked alarm system, and electric fencing surrounding the home.

Perfectly positioned in the elevated Whale Rock Suburb, just two minutes from a sparkling new shopping centre and five minutes from Plett’s world-famous beaches, this residence captures the essence of modern coastal luxury — where art, architecture, and nature exist in flawless harmony.