Someone once said – following their luxury getaway in Cape Town – that if they were to ever consider packing up, and relocating to South Africa, Klein Constantia, would be the place they would choose to make their home. Denneboom rests on this revered estate in the heart of the Constantia winelands. A beautiful thatched home in the Southern Suburbs, that’s incredibly generous with its living, dining and reclining spaces.
An awe-inspiring, long and winding drive way through traditional old style pillars gives the first glimpses of the house. Large sprawling lawns for children to play, an enormous swimming pool for fitness fanatics and families alike. Both the indoors and outdoors lend a hand to entertaining with plenty of space with shade for long lazy shared meals. Paired with the best locally-sourced wines from the neighbouring farms.
The interior is laidback yet refined, cool and chic, with modern pieces in light charcoals and off-white linens. A large kitchen with a long dining table occupies the helm of the home. The perfect place to gather around with the fireplace alight. Irrespective of the weather, it adds to the ambience of this farm-style estate. All the bedrooms are ensuite and nothing is compromised. The master bedroom is ridiculously large. Enough space to call it your own secluded sanctuary. With a beautiful bathtub for soaking away the day’s activities. Take your bikes along, and enjoy the expansive space, the quiet streets, and even the nearby nature trails.
Croquet and cartwheels on the lawn
There will definitely be those moments when you venture off the property, visiting the neighbouring wine farms, indulging in the gourmet meals. You might also fancy a trip to the nearest beach or a round of golf. With the city centre being a brief drive away, there will be those days of urban meandering. Market shopping, gallery hopping and museum musing. Obligatory shopping, should you feel the need for another souvenir. But the best souvenir will be the one that’s not made of the material stuff. It comes in all of its natural goodness. The African sun’s rays. The mountain’s pungent fynbos fragrances. The sip of each vintage and the feeling you can relate to. That, yes, this is somewhere you would quite like to lay your hat, and plant some roots, too. Living amongst the vines of Klein Constantia, on the gorgeous grounds of Denneboom.