Finchley Villa

Clean-lined and contemporary, this modern villa’s tactile warmth emanates from its soothing interior that’s decorated in a mix of soft neutrals, quality linens and luxurious finishings. The sparkling blue lap pool draws the eye beyond the open-plan living area that leads onto a deep, shaded terrace and a wooden deck. With 180° views of the coastline and Lion’s Head. this deck is the perfect place to lie back, relax with a book and enjoy the Cape sunshine. Entertaining is easy: indoors, there’s an eight-seater dining table as well as four upholstered stools at a wooden breakfast counter in the sleek, cream kitchen, that is beautifully finished with Corian tops and quality stainless-steel appliances. Outdoors, an eight-seater teak table and gas barbeque invite alfresco meals. The living area has air conditioning for summer, a wide plasma screen, an i-pod dock and a gas fireplace for cosy evenings together. The interior was furnished and accessorised by an interior design company and attention to detail is impeccable. The wooden staircase leading off the kitchen takes you upstairs to a study with wireless internet on the landing at the top of the stairs. Three en-suite bedrooms are on this floor and the air-conditioned main suite deserves special mention: not only is the enormous bathroom luxuriously fitted, but the suite is so spacious that it has its own living area with two comfy chairs and a plasma screen. It occupies the full width of the upper floor and sliding glass doors open onto a private, covered balcony with inviting sofas positioned perfectly for the view of the ocean and the pool below. One other bedroom is air conditioned and all of them have quality bathrooms. A sofa bed provides extra accommodation in the study, if required. Downstairs, below the main living area, is a self-contained suite with a compact kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom, making the house ideal for two families sharing or for a family with teenagers. There’s tandem parking for four cars – two in the garage and two off-street. The garage has direct access into the utility area off the kitchen. Camps Bay is one of the most sought-after beach destinations on the Atlantic coastline. This villa is within walking distance of Camps Bay and its famous beach and palm-lined promenade with a variety of restaurants and shops. Clifton and Bakoven are five minutes’ drive away, as is Table Mountain cableway. Driving into the city takes ten minutes and Kirstenbosch is a scenic 20-minute drive from the villa.