4 on Kwaaiwater
A magnificent home located in Kwaaiwater, Hermanus.
location
GALLERY
detailed description
THE ONE IN KWAAIWATER
This iconic heritage house stands as a gracious sentinel on the Kwaaiwater promontory, overlooking the waters of Walker Bay. Built in the early 1900’s 4 on Kwaaiwater is one of the oldest houses in Hermanus and is listed by the National Heritage House Commission as a house of significance. Fronting on the sea and cliff path at a point called “Die Neus”, the house is bordered on both east and west by pockets of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. During the whale season, you can whale watch from the house. A gate from the front garden gives direct access to the renowned 13 km cliff path. The property is situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac in Kwaaiwater, one of the most desirable suburbs in Hermanus. The house consist of six bedrooms and five bathrooms with loads of additionals and can accomodate up to 11 persons.
Built in the Arts and Crafts style made famous in this country by Sir Herbert Baker. Bought by the present owners in 1992, the house was lovingly and thoughtfully restored.
The house is furnished with an eclectic mix of English antiques and Africana. This is a well-loved family home with desired pieces handed down from family or collected personally over the years. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the house has the charm of yesteryear when the pace of life was much slower. It is a place where you can sit back and enjoy the surrounding beauty of mountain, sea and fynbos and learn to breathe again.
Accommodation
Downstair Living areas:
- Entrance Hall
- Large lounge with panoramic views. Two seating areas
- Baronial size dining room, twelve seater table, panoramic views
- Cosy study with library
- Sunny enclosed verandah with panoramic views
- Large sea-facing patio
- Small sea-facing patio
- Courtyard with pool
- Large eat-in kitchen
- Separate laundry
- Double garage plus driveway parking for two cars
North wing:
- Double bedroom (King size bed), en suite with shower
- Double bedroom (2 single beds) full bathroom next door
- Single bedroom (1 single bed), en suite with shower
Downstairs – West wing:
- Open plan room with double bed and lounge. En suite with shower
Upstairs:
- Large bedroom with lounge. King-size bed
- En suite with bath and shower
- Balcony
- Interleading kitchenette and family bedroom with 2 x single beds
Outside:
- Loft. Large open games room with kitchenette
- Shower
Facilities:
- Under carpet heating throughout
- Inverters throughout (no inconvenience from loadshedding)
- WIFI access
- 4 x TV with DSTV, Netflix
- Property fully walled
- Automatic gates
- Gate intercom and access control
- Security system
- Filtered water supply
- Garden irrigation
- Direct access to cliff path from garden gate
- Large Inverter
- 2 x Weber braais
- Nespresso machine
- 3 x Fridges
- 4 x Hairdryers
Housekeeping:
- Linen. towels and swimming towels supplied
- No daily maid service, although a staff member will be on duty to maintain swimming pool and patio areas
- If required daily service or chef can be arranged (at your own cost)
LOADSHEDDING
The home is equipped with:
Inverter