The Sea House — Unique Furnished 4-Bedroom Home with Natural Pool and Endless Ocean Views in St James.
Perched on the slopes of St James on Boyes Drive, this unique, stylishly furnished 3-level 1970s home is nestled on a hillside of stone-terraced forest with a natural pool and deck, endless views stretching all the way to Simon's Town, and pet-friendly grounds. A home where the forest meets the sea and the views never get old. A short walk down the hill takes you to the beach, the famous St James tidal pool, and the world class dining, one-of-a-kind boutiques, curio shops, art stores, bookshops and picturesque harbour of neighbouring Kalk Bay — named one of the 12 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Forbes.
As you enter this beautiful home on the middle level, you are welcomed into a spacious living area with a cosy lounge, dining area and comfy reading nook. Expansive windows frame the gorgeous ocean and mountain views throughout. This is the perfect space to start your day slowly, taking in the views with your morning coffee, maybe even spotting a dolphin pod, or a passing whale. Snuggle up and unwind with a good book on the windowside daybed alongside the fireplace on a winter's day.
Enjoy a home cooked meal with your family in the dining area or dine al fresco on the undercover balcony.
The kitchen is a feast for the senses and the perfect place to let your culinary juices flow, with ocean and mountain views to fuel your creativity. Cook up a storm on the 5-plate gas stove, which sits in front of a large sea-facing window that opens all the way out. Step out to the outdoor entertainment area with an undercover braai, breakfast bar and generous seating.
The top level belongs entirely to the expansive master suite. Wake up to endless ocean views — cosy up next to the fireplace, enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast on your covered balcony with the bay spread out before you, or just stay under the covers a little longer and take the view in. The window side desk is a wonderful spot to gather your thoughts, catch up on emails, write that novel, or paint the landscape. The ensuite offers a bath with a view and the rare pleasure of an outdoor shower.
On the lower level, two bedrooms and a study open directly onto the hillside forest, with a calm, natural feel that is a world away from the views upstairs. The separate flatlet has its own private entrance — ideal for guests or extended family.
The terraced garden above the house rewards exploration — indigenous planting, natural stone, and the natural pool and wooden deck with the ocean and mountain as your backdrop.
Kalk Bay and St James are special and easy to see why. Enjoy a buttery croissant at Olympia Café and Bakery, fine dining at Harbour House, Salt, Sirocco and many other restaurants and cafes, browse the Kalk Bay Bookstore, vintage record shop, antique dealers and art galleries, or grab the freshest fish straight off the boats. All of this — and more — within walking distance of your front door.
Some of the Property Highlights:
- 3 bedrooms and separate 1-bedroom flatlet
- Stylishly furnished and fully equipped
- Pet friendly
- Lounge with fireplace, daybed and views to Simon's Town
- Outdoor entertainment area with undercover braai and breakfast bar
- Light filled kitchen with sea and forest views
- Master suite with fireplace, covered balcony and ensuite with outdoor shower
- Two lower-level bedrooms opening onto hillside forest
- Natural pool and deck with panoramic ocean views
- Terraced indigenous garden
- Gardener 1x a week
- House cleaning 2 x a week
- Electric fence, alarm and beams
- Walking distance to St James beach, tidal pool and Kalk Bay
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