House Jack is embedded into its indigenous gardens on the Atlantic Seaboard like a custodian of the land it occupies. Unobtrusively extending its early eighties bones across one level of soulful living, A blend of brick, concrete, and timber elegantly frame the façade of this Camps Bay hideaway, continuing inside as you enter through the glass sliding doors that keep that ever constant flow of the outside, in.
An expansive open plan kitchen, living, and dining area holds itself at the helm of this self-catering holiday accommodation. With bespoke signature pieces of art, high-tech appliances, refined contemporary furnishings, and finishes. Ticking all the boxes for a luxury coastal escape. Their subtlety and sense of belonging warranting the praise. Though not so much as to distract from the sensational views of the ocean below, the mountain and her apostles above, and the treetops of Camps Bay’s terrain. Undulating like the waves on the shoreline.
With its four spacious bedrooms and an extra bunk room – all opening out onto the long terraces – this private holiday home beside the sea is ideal for family beach getaways. Or a long weekend gathering of your favourites. A sunken living space with a large open fireplace, and ample comfy seating areas, allow for all the family bonding moments. As well as the necessary pacifying pauses of solitude, from time to time.
Tall glass doors slide open onto terraces that border the heated swimming pool. Offering several seating spots to recline on as you look out over the lawn, the palms, and out to sea. The flames from the braai will be searing whatever’s on the grill, the afternoon cocktails topped up, as the pool gets busy, and the loungers occupied.
Secluded hideaway in a central location
Of course, there’ll be other necessary hours of the day when you’ll venture down to Camps Bay’s reputable strip of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and cafés. Only a 5-minute drive away from the hideaway. Some might like to join the community’s rituals of early morning and evening dips in the Camps Bay tidal pool. Going on long coastal drives and visiting marketplaces. Art excursions and shopping splurges to satiate those holiday appetites for culture, craft, and spending.
Whatever’s on the itinerary, House Jack awaits your return, where you’ll gather once again on the terrace. It’s perfectly secluded and sheltered from the wind. You’ll resume your positions around the table, as the sun begins to set and the next conversation and feasting session ensues.
Written by Colleen Ogilvie