THE LAKE HOUSE Theewaterskloof, Gloria Bay

In winter, bright yellow canola fields and snow-capped peaks are utterly mesmerising. In spring, surrounding fruit orchards are swathed in delicate blossom. ‘If we do leave, it’s to take a magnificent country drive to Greyton for lunch or head to Gabriëlskloof for wine tasting. But we usually come fully prepared with all our food as we also find it very hard to leave!’ laughs Sue. For this reason, the house is very comfortable in all weathers. Privacy is also guaranteed by build-free zones around the property and only 19 houses built on the estate, who could ask for more?

Inspiration for the sophisticated Hampton’s-style design of The Lake House came from Gavin’s home in New Orleans, and years spent recently in Louisiana. It’s also in keeping with the Cape Cod architectural style of the estate, and extremely well insulated and with immaculate finishes. Inside its modest blue-grey walls, it’s infused with colour, Sue’s signature style but patterned wallpapers, herringbone tile detailing and superb design touches were fun to choose together as a team.

It’s no surprise that weekends here fast became Thursday-to-Monday long weekends, especially a state-of-the-art, off-grid system allows remote work from the office with its massive picture-window taking in spectacular water and mountain views. And when friends and family arrive, delicious lunches and pizzas are cooked together while grandchildren have a ball in the garden.

Life is so good here at The Lake House, it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else.

The sale entitles you to a 1/4 share in the property for R2.5 million

Specs

•Erf Size: 300m2

•House size: 245m2

•4 bedrooms (en-suite)

• Open-plan entrance hall/lounge/dining/kitchen area

• Bar/social area with stacking windows open to patio

• Double-sided indoor fireplace

• Downstairs guest restroom

• Storage walk-in cupboard under stairs

• Upstairs open-plan study/work/chill area

• Covered wooden deck

• Patio with pizza oven and built-in braai and weather-protection blinds

• Heated pool

•Garage/outbuilding (not for cars), laundry & storage area

• Established garden including mature windbreaks, olive groves, jungle gym and boule court

• Boat shed and garden shed

• Solar system: PV energy (10KW) supply which allows one to be off grid with the use of essential circuits

• Security: sophisticated security system (remote fobs + cell phone-controlled alarm, PIRs, beams, cameras, flood lights) linked to armed response

• Estate pumps water from the dam

• Water collection and purification system (drinking water quality)

• 17,000 litre water storage

• Automated garden irrigation system

• Full time Estate Manager

• Pet friendly Estate