Sitting back and enjoying the marine activity as you engage holiday mode. There’s also the option of dining out at all of the award-winning restaurants that the Mother City has to offer. But you’ll love the moments spent at home. Resting on the refined furnishings, admiring the statement pieces of art and quirky wallpaper, removed from the noise of the crowds, ensconced in the bliss of the bay.

Floating above the mini harbour of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, along the city’s scenic stretch of coastline, Biscay 23 is a sophisticated seaside apartment in Granger Bay, perfectly positioned for an urban adventure.

It’s apparent that the owners of Biscay 23 hail from a life in shipping, a career in the maritime industry. Evident in the nautical statements that this apartment makes in every room. Needless to say the views it delivers, of the harbour, its yachts, and the constant conversation with the ocean. As if you’re setting sail on your own vessel, drifting with the seagulls in the sunshine. Absorbing the Atlantic’s salty scent.

Positioned of the 2nd floor of a revered location along the Atlantic Seaboard, this seaside hideaway is ideal for a couple of a couples, or a small family, seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Cape Town. Two lovely-sized bedrooms and an office space (or an extra sleeping room should the numbers demand) overlook the ocean or the mountain. There’s even a great view of the stadium from one of the bedrooms. Double-glazed glass doors and windows perfectly insulate the home. The dual air-conditioning and heating, the timber floors and its perfect positioning, keeps the ambience temperate all year round. Irrespective of the elements, whatever the season, Biscay 23 is a sublimely comfortable spot in the city.

The apartment flows open-plan, out onto the verandah, past the palms, around the masts, and into the waves. A generous kitchen with all of the necessary high-tech appliances, a separate scullery to hide the remnants of a feasting, and a lovely dining table ensures your entertaining needs are met. High up on the itinerary of the Cape.

With immediate access to the V&A Waterfront, its expansive shopping malls, esteemed market stalls and artisanal stores encourages you to go out, source and spread it all across the tables. Sitting back and enjoying the marine activity as you engage holiday mode. There’s also the option of dining out at all of the award-winning restaurants that the Mother City has to offer. But you’ll love the moments spent at home. Resting on the refined furnishings, admiring the statement pieces of art and quirky wallpaper, removed from the noise of the crowds, ensconced in the bliss of the bay.

Reading the words of the waves

There’s the promenade to see to, when your feet feel the need for movement. Traversing the bends of Mouille Point, Sea Point and Bantry Bay, all the way to the quads of Clifton. An easy drive to all the attractions around town, along the coast in the direction of the magnificent Southern Peninsula, Constantia‘s wine estates, and of course the mountain’s nature trails. It’s easy to pivot from your place that harbours not only the boats, but a happy, laidback side of yourself, too.

The only distractions being the ocean wildlife, the sailors coming and going, the NSRI training, and the changes in the weather. Whatever the season, the skies keep you captivated as they transform with the light, the moon’s effect on the ocean’s moods, and the ever-constant chatter from the tide.

You’ll venture down to the communal pool where you can relax in the gardens, beneath the towering palms, with a good holiday novel. Walk along the boardwalks and witness the whales in the bay. You’ll exchange pleasantries with the boat-goers and other residents, feeling completely at home. All aboard your own yacht, catching the breeze, sailing in the sun, skipper of the makings of your Mother City adventure.

Written by Colleen Ogilvie