A look at the ‘urban resort’ on the foot of Table Mountain – worth over R100 million
Glen Villa, a Cape Town home on the foot of Table Mountain, has received a massive facelift.
Interior design and decor studio ARRCC updated the home, originally designed by Antonio Zaninovic, stating that its design elements have formed a connection between the surrounding landscape and the views of the city.
ARRCC estimated the plot and home’s value at over R100 million; however, it was unaware of the exact cost.
The most significant architectural additions include a new garden pavilion, which replaced a small open structure, and the conversion and extension of a bedroom on the upper level to create a penthouse main suite.
ARRCC also redesigned the interiors throughout the main house, including the addition of an enclosed wine room.
On the outside, an extensive terraced lawn was added.
“To be in an urban setting, yet with the powerful natural presence of Table Mountain, it inspired us to create an ‘urban resort,’” said ARRCC Director Jon Case.
ARRCC said that the new structure, which is nestled into the landscape on one end, now floats from the rocky slope, suspended in the tree canopy.
The property includes enclosed and outdoor elements, such as a bar, dining space, lounge, pizza oven, and barbeque areas.
The interior elements include a dining table, and the light above it is designed to combine twinkling lights and hanging planters.
ARRCC said that the property’s ‘pièce de résistance’ is the brass fireplace, which is inspired by a 1920s copper diving helmet and incorporates genuine vintage ship portholes.
The interior design company also added a boma to the walkway connecting the pavilion with the main house. The Boma draws inspiration from the award-winning design at the Cheetah Plains Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
“The interiors are a collaborative vision working with local artisans focusing on the use of materials to reveal their natural beauty and purest form, shaping bespoke pieces that are raw and transforming them into objects of luxury,” said ARRCC Interior designer Mark Rielly.
The Afro-minimalist approach ensures raw concrete ceilings and roughly hewn stone walls. Smooth marble, bleached timbers, and brushed and patinated metals are also layered onto the architectural shell.
ARRCC said the interior’s glamorous accents and moody elements capite its trademark “barefoot luxury” effect.
It added that the textured timber, leather, fur, and textiles highlight the nature of the surrounding landscape.
“Polished and glossy elements, such as metallics and mirrors, serve as reminders of the city’s proximity,” said ARRCC.
“The glass balls of the bespoke dining room light speak to the sparkle of the city lights at night.”
“An atmosphere of moody glamour is most overtly expressed in the wine room, like a jewellery
box with its gold-leaf ceiling and domed bronze lights, ebonized oak, bronze mirrors, and whisky-coloured velvet upholstery.”
The main bedroom, with a central feature bath, overlaps with the lounge space and has views of the city.
“Marble features prominently on the vanities while soft matte travertine vein and pearlescent colours create a muted sense of glamour. Strategically positioned mirrors amplify the effect of space.”
“The custom-designed bed is elevated on a marble base to enhance the appreciation of the sweeping views of the city.”
“Every detail of the bed unit was custom-made, including the headboards, bedside tables, and bedside pendant lights.”
Images of the Glen Villa can be found below:
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