Where the black winged kites and jackal buzzards soar above the valley that unravels around the ankles of the Groot Drakenstein mountains. Where the landscape encapsulates the essence of slow-paced living, ensconced in nature’s inimitable beauty, that surreptitiously stirs a nostalgic sense of belonging.
Harnessing its Cape Dutch country cottage charisma, alongside its elegantly refined contemporary counterparts, this hideaway shares a rich narrative of how history and style seamlessly meet. Traversing two levels of open-plan living, cooking, dining, entertaining and reclining spaces, Deltacrest has been ardently restored and renovated to reveal its attributes to the best of their abilities. The owners – one of which being a revered architect and designer – have modified the bones of the build to convey a sentiment that’s prominent in every space of the home. A gesture that embraces you as you walk through the home, acknowledging the bursts of colour and subtle tones, the textures and signature pieces of art. Yet knowing when to take a backseat and allow the views to engulf, drawing you out towards the magic of the mountains and the valley. There’s an organic blend of a story being told, about the owners’ travels from around the world. Influencing their discernment in design, shaping the mood into a Mediterranean afternoon, with an earnestly African soul, singing from the herringbone timber floors to the crown of the thatch.
Accommodating as many as ten of your favourite people, with its five ensuite bedrooms and ample entertaining spaces, Deltacrest is the perfect place to pivot from as you explore the surrounding wine region. Nestled amongst a plethora of wine estates, world-class restaurants, golf courses, car museums, rivers and nature trails, and of course the spectacularly scenic routes to meander around the mountains. It’s likely that you and your clan will spend many of the day’s hours lapping up the sublime luxuries of the hideaway, without a wish to leave. Skipping between the sauna and the swimming pool. Gentle laps before another feasting around one of the tables. Occupying the poolside patio dining space with its braai and fabulous outdoor kitchen, as the sun travels west with the afternoon. A snooze on the grass, listening to the breeze tickling the branches of the trees that border the beautiful walled garden. Sugarbirds singing and sweeping through the agapanthus, the creeping vines, the avocado and citrus trees. As the light transforms with the changing hours, the mountains display their differing shades, turning red and gold, mirroring the setting sun. Another tipple around the long table at the pavilion. The perfect spot to witness nature’s colour palette evolve with the coming night, as you toast to another glorious day in the Cape. You, your clan and the boundless beauty that is Deltacrest.