R10,100,000 | 4 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Bettys Bay

The perfect beachhouse - USD 550 000 | EUR 485 888 at time of listing.

Welcome to your new life! In Betty's Bay you can breathe IN the salty sea air and breathe OUT all your stresses. This is the perfect place to slow your pace. Betty's Bay is a small holiday town situated on the Overberg coast, 100 km from Cape Town, which is about 1.5 hours scenic drive.

Apart from its renowned whale-watching allure, Betty’s Bay boasts several exquisite beaches. Main Beach, Jock’s Bay, and Silversands Beach provide idyllic settings for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. The Stony Point land-based penguin colony offers the third-largest breeding colony of African Penguins in the world and a thoughtfully constructed boardwalk allows visitors to meander through the reserve and closely observe the penguins in their natural habitat.

With the combination of thrilling whale sightings, penguin colonies and the beauty of its beaches, Betty’s Bay offers an all-encompassing coastal experience, making it a must-visit destination for birders, nature lovers and those seeking a connection with the marine wonders.

This much-loved family home is new to the market - perfect as a beach house, yoga or surf retreat, or your peaceful primary residence and offers a serene and laid-back lifestyle along one of South Africa's prettiest and most pristine coastlines.

The home is well-designed for indoor-outdoor living with balconies and patios all around the house to maximise the views and the tranquil natural setting. The large living and dining room has vaulted ceilings and is seamlessly joined to the large family kitchen, allowing for effortless entertaining.

Off the entrance hall is the third the bedrooms and is currently used as a TV and reading room. The sea-facing main bedroom beyond includes a large open-plan closet that could easily be configured to include a lounge area or nursery. To the back of the home is the large mountain-facing main bedroom - perfectly positioned to maximize breathtaking mountain views, and with direct access to a large patio, and the main entrance to the home. This clever configuration would make it easy for dual family living.

The upstairs area features a large fourth bedroom, complete with own large balcony with sweeping sea views. With a relatively simple conversion, you could open up the views, and allow for further bedrooms or add an external staircase to provide private access to the guest suite, making for a lucrative letting opportunity.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS IDYLIC HOME:

* Super sea views

* Mere steps to a quiet pretty beach

* 4 very spacious bedrooms

* 2 Main bedrooms with en-suites

* Large open plan living/ dining/ kitchen which opens on 3 sides to allow for the most exceptional views

* Secure garaging

* Ample parking for guests

* Solar panels

* Very quiet neighbourhood where you’ll feel at one with nature

* Versatile home - great for dual living/ air b and b/ yoga or surf retreat/ second home or all-year living

* Beautiful warm fireplace for slightly cooler days

* Opportunities to open up upstairs to allow for further bedrooms/ work or added guesthouse

* Close to main attractions of the area including beautiful beaches, hiking in the nearby Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, the Penguin Colony, various nature trails. It's also great for birdwatching and enjoying scenic landscapes

* Perfectly peaceful and inspiring for aspiring artists and writers alike

Make the call.... I look forward to welcoming you to your laid-back life.

Martin Pretorius is a representative of MDP Group (PTY) LTD, T/A Hermanus Property Sales, an Independently Owned and Operated franchise of Hermanus Property Sales CC.