A most unique Knysna property comprised of three castles has come onto the market at a whopping R56m.

“This luxury private beach residence was voted best property in the world at the CNBC International Property Awards held in Orlando in 2008. This residence is built into the cliff-face and offers direct beach access. Set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, the entire castle complex offers five luxury suites in three separate castles, all with bathrooms, vast living areas and private terraces overlooking the beach,” says Alan Evans, principal of Seeff Knysna.

The Main Castle is situated in its own manicured private garden with direct access to the secluded beach, and offers two living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, a 10-seater dining room and three spacious suites with sumptuous en suite bathrooms. It provides every conceivable comfort, including a heated rim-flow pool, a thatched gazebo perched on the rocks, huge terraces with panoramic views of the beach and Indian Ocean, and a fully equipped gymnasium. The suites have walk-in wardrobes, individual climate control and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, and lead out through double doors onto private terraces.

The bathrooms have walk-in wardrobes, heated marble floors and towel rails, double vanities, separate WCs, and free-standing baths and showers.

Totally secluded and private, the Honeymoon Castle is decorated as a luxury beach apartment in shades of cream and blue with quirky accessories that give it a nautical flavour. Downstairs, the Honeymoon Castle’s open-plan living area comprises a dining room, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with wood-burning fireplace and adjoining bathroom.

The living area opens onto a wide, sunny terrace shaded with a rustic reed canopy alongside a cosy heated plunge pool.

Upstairs there is a spacious bedroom with wood-burning fireplace and comfortable sitting area where one can look through two sets of double windows onto Noetzie Beach. A large bathroom with heated marble floors, double shower room, freestanding bath, dual vanities, walk-in wardrobe and separate toilet complete the picture.

He says the Cliff Castle, set against the cliff face above the Main Castle, has panoramic views of the beach and ocean. It offers spacious accommodation and absolute privacy, with a luxury bedroom en suite, adjoining open-plan living area that includes a kitchenette and comfortable seating area. “Double doors open onto a balcony, which maximises the views and is great for whale or dolphin spotting. The spacious bathroom has heated marble floors, dual vanities, a walk-in wardrobe and separate toilet.”

“At present this property forms part of the accommodation for the Pezula Hotel, Spa & Golf course. It is currently owned in a company and is part of the hotel letting units. The Castles are let out at more than R100k per night inclusive of all meals and drinks served by a private butler and a chauffeur service to the hotel and resort facilities. Pezula is Africa’s most luxurious resort, and a buyer for the castles can continue the letting arrangements currently in place – or can be very selfish and keep all the luxury for themselves.”

For more information contact Lanice Steward or Alan Evans on 083 308 2595 or send an email.

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