Akhaya
Lentaba
41 Hilltop Road
Scarborough
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
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Akhaya
lentaba ('Mountain home') was designed by top architect Heidi Zollner and
is a beautiful home ideally suited to its surroundings. From its commanding
position, sweeping curved windows and glass sliding doors celebrate the
spectacular scenery. The house enjoys panoramic, uninterrupted views of
the pristine sandy bay and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. To the south,
views of the rocky mountains are equally impressive and the house opens
onto the beautiful Baskloof Nature reserve at the back.
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design and expansive, flowing spaces give this modern house an airy and
light character. Architectural detail, stained wooden floors, camphor and
cedar furniture and touches of Asian and African decor enhance the natural
character of this unique home.
Extensive
open plan dining and living area with wide folding glass doors lead onto
a broad sea-facing balcony. This house is perfect for a relaxing indoor/outdoor
lifestyle. A log fireplace and under-floor heating provide cosiness in
colder weather
The
spacious kitchen has modern appliances, fine blackwood work surfaces and
gives full views onto the mountainside.
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It
features a five burner gas hob with extractor, electric double oven, large
double sink, set into a large granite top, a fridge/freezer and generous
cupboard space.
This
impressive house, with its wonderful location and free-flowing space, has
four bedrooms with double beds (or one twin), two bathrooms and a hot outdoor
shower. An additional futon in the lounge provides for a maximum of ten
persons.
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is a small lawned garden at the back with direct access to the nature reserve
behind.
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two stories, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on each level, offering flexibility.
One downstairs bedroom features sweeping views of the bay.
On
the ground floor is a spacious flag-stoned studio with a ceramic basin.
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The
house has a number of creative features, including a 'bottle wall' and
glass tiles in the bathroom. A small lawn at the rear has a gate leading
onto the Baskloof reserve, which offers excellent walking, flora and birdlife.
To the front a terraced ‘fynbos’ indigenous garden leads down to a car-port
and off-street parking for a further three cars.
Scarborough
is the 'Monterey' of the Cape Peninsula, a highly desirable small village
in a spectacular setting. The safest suburb of Cape Town, most houses are
unfenced and there is a very friendly atmosphere.
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by extensive nature reserves, with a beautiful quiet beach, this area attracts
a friendly community of local and international nature lovers and discerning
holiday-makers.
It
is well located for Simons Town, Kalk Bay, Cape Point and other Peninsula
attractions, including baboon, penguin and whale watching. It is less than
an hour into the city centre or the winelands via beautiful roads. There
are numerous good restaurants and golf courses on the Peninsula, and a
large modern shopping mall is only 15 minutes away.
Check-In
10:00 AM Check-Out 03:00 PM
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House
x 1
Includes:
Self-catering
There
are two stories, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on each level, offering
flexibility. One downstairs bedroom features sweeping views of the bay.
On
the ground floor is a spacious flag-stoned studio with a ceramic basin.
The house has a number of creative features, including a 'bottle wall'
and glass tiles in the bathroom.
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Activities
Nearby |
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Garden
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Braai
/ Barbecue
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Swimming
Pool
Environment
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Bird Watching
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Fishing
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Climbing
- Sport
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Kite-Surfing
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Scuba/Snorkeling
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Surfing
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Windsurfing
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Yachting
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Walking
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Hiking
/ Backpacking
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Whale
Watching
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