A house in the Val de Vie Estate near Paarl, which is increasingly becoming a millionaire hotspot, is on the market for R52 million plus VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pam Golding<\/a> said that industry experts consistently vote for Val de Vie as one of Africa’s most secure luxury estates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The property is set over 12,000 sqm and has uninterrupted mountain views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Mindfully curated to feature the majestic oak trees, the lush, landscaped garden and rolling lawns lead to a large eco lake where ducks, geese and an abundance of birdlife are part of your everyday life,” said Pam Golding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “A private vineyard, olive trees, charming walkways, and a stream running down to the lake all add to the idyllic setting. Here, you can build your paddocks and keep horses, grow organic vegetables, herbs or fruit.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n The home, designed by Norval Louw from Louw & Louw Architect, has a double-volume entrance foyer with an engineered wood staircase and frameless glass balustrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The foyer leads through the living rooms and out to two wooden decks, one with a gas braai and the other with a pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The open-plan living and dining area connect with the kitchen, which has top-of-the-line Siemens and Liebherr appliances and solid granite tops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Pellet burners in both the formal and TV lounges ensure a cosy ambience, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar is a welcoming space for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of the five bedrooms are en suite, while the main suite boasts a stylish dressing room, bathroom with an outdoor shower and a balcony overlooking the garden and eco lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A study with an en suite bathroom can also be used as an additional bedroom or workspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other property features include a separate laundry and scullery, three garages, staff quarters, a garden shed, automated irrigation, and a solar and inverter system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Millionaire hotspot <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest Africa Wealth Report 2024 from Henley & Partners showed that Cape Town is still the hottest property investment region for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs). That said <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the report, the country\u2019s most affluent residential areas are in the \u2018Prime 7\u2019 \u2013 Clifton, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Bishopscourt, Constantia, Llandudno, and St James.<\/p>\n\n\n\n