A sculptural home on the slopes of Steenberg

ZWAANSWYK - R 69 950 000

Property Details

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

Two-car Carport

4 Extra Parking Bay

Erf size: 4 000㎡

This exceptional, architecturally significant home is nestled on a vast 4,000m² plot on the slopes of the Steenberg Mountains in Cape Town. It effortlessly blends with its natural surroundings while making a striking statement within the landscape. The main plot, which houses the residence, spans 2,500m², while the lower plot extends over 1,500m². Each plot is accessed via its own private driveway, ensuring both privacy and exclusivity.

Designed by acclaimed architect Chris van Niekerk, the residence is defined by bold, sculptural forms and a seamless connection between the interior and exterior. Its strategic U-shaped layout embraces the site, offering privacy, comfort, and breathtaking views across the surrounding indigenous gardens and out towards False Bay and Table Mountain.

Key features of the home include:

• Pivoting steel doors that provide a striking, minimalist aesthetic throughout the home.

• Natural stone is used extensively in the bathrooms and on all floors, creating an earthy, timeless elegance.

• Concrete ceilings that underscore the home's robust, yet refined structure.

• A sophisticated solar panel system (20 panels) paired with 15kW batteries offers energy efficiency and sustainability, significantly reducing the need for traditional energy sources.

• Low-maintenance design with no painting required, thanks to carefully selected, enduring materials.

• A bespoke Bulthaup kitchen outfitted with the latest Gaggenau appliances, including an extractor hood integrated into the worktop.

• Custom cabinetry and bespoke furniture by Muvëk Studio, including tailored cabinets and three spacious bedrooms designed to blend seamlessly with the home’s aesthetic.

Outdoor amenities include:

• A swimming pool with an automatic roller cover that features integrated solar panels, gently warming the water, thus eliminating the need for a heat pump.

• A sauna next to the pool, accompanied by a relaxing shower.

• Automated roller blinds and curtains to maintain privacy and provide convenience.

• A keyless entrance for effortless access enhances the home’s security and ease of use.

• A carport for two vehicles, ensuring sheltered parking.

• The home’s landscaping, Landscape architect -Mary Maurel curated by Heimo Schulzer, features indigenous flora that contributes to its water-wise design, complementing the surrounding fynbos and ensuring the house blends naturally into its environment.

The expertly designed garden brings beauty and sustainability to the property, making it a true retreat.

Make an Enquiry

Property Type	Freehold
Beds	3
Baths	3 - en-suite
Living Area	Open plan
Carport Parking	2 cars
Off-Street Parking	4 cars
Pool	Yes
Gardens	Yes
Rates	R 8 167pm
Erf Size	4 000㎡