Onrus, Hermanus

Dual Mandate: Tucked away in a romantic, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Onrus, this north-facing home feels like a secret within a secret. Private, beautifully cared for and filled with the warmth of a home that has been genuinely lived in and loved.

This is where Christmases have been celebrated around a long table on the wide undercover stoep, with grandparents, children and grandchildren gathered together. Where the garden has seen children grow, family stories unfold and many happy memories made.

The heart of the home is its open-plan living area and beautiful kitchen, with a separate scullery/laundry and fireplace for winter evenings. Wide double doors open the living spaces onto the north-facing stoep, bringing the mountain views and garden into the home. The main bedroom enjoys its own quiet position, with direct access to the stoep, while two further bedrooms share a full bathroom. A separate guest toilet adds convenience.

The separate braai room is made for gatherings. Opening through stacking security shutters onto a second stoep and splash pool, it creates another wonderful space for family and friends to linger.

Outside, the mature garden is lush and green, beautifully framed by established hedges and even offering a vegetable patch. Completely walled, private and secure, it has that rare sense of having been part of the neighbourhood for years.

An outside room with its own bathroom adds versatility as an office, hobby room or teen pad, while back-up electricity is an important modern-day convenience.

Single-level living makes this home particularly attractive for those looking towards retirement, yet there is ample garden and living space for a family with children.

A stylish home with a happy heart — and the kind of address where family life feels just a little more special.