CAMPS BAY VILLA 21

10 Guests – 5 en-suite bedrooms - Sea views – Infinity pool - Patio and pizza oven - Stocked bar  Snooker table – Gym – Cinema room - Under floor heating - Garden – Butler

This five star, ultra contemporary and superbly designed mansion is one of the largest villas in Camps Bay with over 950 sq.m. of living space. Architecturally inspired, the sweeping balconies and dramatic design lines offer a magnificent setting for a luxurious vacation. This is one of the most spacious and beautiful places to stay in fashionable Camps Bay. A perfect setting for film stars, business leaders and well-known people who wish to have complete privacy and a high standard of comfort. This is a villa where you can entertain families and friends and celebrate special occasions. It has been described by actress Meg Ryan, one of the celebrity guests to have stayed as “a magnificent location”. You will understand why, when you stay here. The added bonus is the dedicated Butler who manages the household, ensuring that all the guests have everything they could need to make their stay the ultimate dream holiday. For visitors staying for a three-week period during the world cup period (June-July 2010), breakfast will be included – served by the highly trained butler who will also be available for various duties from serving cocktails to unpacking suitcases Housekeeping is Mon- Fridays.

Tucked discreetly up a quiet residential road on the slopes of Table Mountain, overlooking Camps Bay and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean through the frame of the ancient pine trees, this outstanding villa is approached by a steep drive. The villa is built on two levels in a 1900sq.m garden with a mountain stream flowing through it.

On the ground floor are double entertaining rooms with a formal and informal lounge, a dining area, a small study next to the large kitchen, a fully stocked bar and pool table. Unique features include floors tiled with exquisite Italian travertine and wooden shelves throughout the villa. Surround sound music can be piped throughout the ground floor and outdoor area. The living area opens out on to a sheltered patio and the pool. Downstairs is one double bedroom en-suite, upstairs is a wide walkway with four en-suite bedrooms, a well equipped gym with sea views, nine different balconies, a small business centre and the cinema room. 

Koi fish swim past, as you walk up to the imposing pivot-swivel door made from rosewood and stainless steel. On entering one is struck by the sheer size of the villa. The double volume gives a feeling of exceptional space and light.

Walk through the main door and you will see in front of you the formal lounge, furnished with deep comfortable sofas and armchairs surrounding the white-pebble gas fireplace for cooler evenings. The double volume glass walls look out seawards over the garden, and right towards the infinity pool and patio. At night the lounge is lit by soft overhead lights.

To the right of the entrance is the massive square, 12-seater, polished rosewood dining table, a unique setting for gourmet dinner parties or large family meals with views of the pool and the ocean framed by the pine trees.

Behind the dining area is a rosewood counter which separates the kitchen area and is a convenient place for a quick breakfast. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee made on the high-tech espresso machine. The fully equipped kitchen has been created for the most demanding chef, with stainless steel work surfaces, a five-plate Siemens gas cooker, two Siemens ovens, a microwave, a large walk-in cold room and top of the range appliances set in rosewood cabinets. The scullery has a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. At the side of the kitchen area is a small glass walled reading room looking on to the mountain slopes.

Next to the dining area is a second informal TV lounge which has full-length glass sliding doors opening on to the patio and pool area. A freestanding white pebble fireplace divides the dining area from the informal lounge providing a welcoming glow on cool winter evenings. 

Walking out of the informal living area you step onto the tiled patio next to the infinity pool. There is an outdoor table and chairs for relaxed meals. The built-in barbecue and pizza oven are great for entertaining informally around the pool.

Indoors at the far right end of the informal lounge is the sunken bar and pool table. This looks out on to two wooden bridges crossing the stream and a children’s outdoor jungle gym. The bar is well equipped and has a small fridge under the bar. There is a wine cellar and a mirrored display unit well stocked with good liquor.

 At the side of the bar area, steps lead to a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Sliding glass doors open on to garden and sea views. This bedroom has a dressing table and comfortable armchair. The very modern open-plan bathroom has a freestanding marble tiled bath and glass walled shower. A freestanding vanity basin and large mirror are set in solid rosewood.

Up the stairs are three sea-facing bedrooms in contemporary designs and an oriental style bedroom which has mountain views.  All the bedrooms in the villa are carpeted and have walk-in cupboards. The bathrooms in the villa make use of glass walls to give views of the spectacular surrounding scenery of the mountains and sea. All the bathrooms have separate baths and showers. Heated towel rails offer warm and fluffy towels.

At the far right corner of the villa is the spacious master bedroom, it opens onto a sea-facing balcony. There is a large double bed plus a separate day bed which can accommodate a small child, next to the TV. Behind the large bed is a dressing room lined with cupboards.

The large en-suite bathroom is on the corner of the villa and has a glass-walled shower looking out on to masses of green foliage, it gives the impression of taking an outdoor shower. From the other side of the bathroom there are mountain views through the skylight.

The second and third bedrooms have sea-facing glass patio windows overlooking a wrap-around balcony. On the balcony there is a small patio with sun loungers for catching up on some tanning while enjoying the sea view.

The en-suite bathrooms have separate baths and showers. The large bath has lovely views over the trees to the ocean beyond.

 On this balcony there is a second area with an outdoor table and chairs for relaxing. Looking down from the balcony you can enjoy the scent of lavender growing in the garden below.

The fourth en-suite bedroom has completely different décor to the rest of the villa. It is decorated in a traditional Chinese style, with soft red walls, lacquered woods and delicate silk covers. The large window opens on the mountainside of the villa and looks out on to green foliage. The bathroom has a contemporary design.

The upper rooms are all connected by a wide walkway. A mini business centre is located at one end of the upper level. The centre is equipped with a PC, printer, fax and fixed line Internet access. Next to the oriental-styled bedroom is the home cinema room which is equipped with sound-proofing so guests can listen to music really loudly and not disturb each other. A dvd library is provided. Satellite TV and a play station are also available. Large comfortable sofas provide a relaxing environment to enjoy your favourite programmes and films. There is a mini-bar for drinks.

At the left side of the upper level is the sea-facing, well equipped gym for the guests who wish to exercise regularly. Off the gym is an internal Juliette balcony overlooking the formal lounge with a view of Camps Bay beach in the distance and back along the walk way.

The villa has under-floor heating throughout to keep guests comfortable on cooler evenings. High security is provided by CCTV cameras, exterior 360 degree security beams and many other high tech features to ensure guests' peace of mind at all times.

Plenty of parking is available with four lock-up garages. In total 14 cars can be parked at the villa.

The best thing about the villa is the service provided by the full-time and highly professional butler. He is always on hand to look after guests' needs and to ensure a relaxed and comfortable stay. The villa has a daily housekeeping service.

Should you require a full-time chef service this needs to be booked in advance and is charged separately to the guest’s account.

Approximate Distances:

Camps Bay beach front and restaurants are less than ten minutes' drive away.

Table Mountain cable car and city bowl area of Cape Town is also ten minutes' drive.

The Cape Town Stadium is about 25 minutes' drive in normal traffic.         

It is about 40 minutes' drive from Cape Town International Airport. 

‘Welcome to Cape Town’ Packages 01 June to 31 July 2010 

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