Pringle Bay, Western Cape

A Home to Retire In – All on One Level in Pringle Bay on the Cape Whale Coast in Pringle Bay.

When you retire, you need a few things: a comfortable home, a big stoep, enough space to entertain, a safe place for the cars, and somewhere the grandchildren can come and stay. Oh yes, and a small enough garden that does not become a full time job.

And perhaps most importantly — you don't want to be climbing stairs every day.
This is almost entirely a single-level home, with just a small loft area upstairs. It is practical, comfortable and easy to live in, making it a wonderful option for retirement by the sea.

And then there is the stoep. A proper, generous kuier-stoep, made for morning coffee, lazy afternoons, good friends and a weekend braai. You know that feeling when you look at a house and think, this is where we'll spend our days? This house has that stoep. Not to mention the most beautiful views on the Kogelberg mountains.

Inside, the living area is extremely spacious, with more than enough room for a proper dining room table and comfortable lounge furniture. A large built-in indoor fireplace and braai adds another dimension to the living space — perfect for those cooler Pringle Bay evenings when everyone gathers around the fire.

The kitchen is sunny and practical, with plenty of countertop space for everyday cooking and entertaining. The gas stove with electrical oven and two additional electrical plates is included in the sale.

There are two good-sized bedrooms, both with built-in cupboards, and a full bathroom with both a shower and bath. The flooring is tiled throughout, with laminate flooring in the bedrooms. The little loft area upstairs is a lovely bonus — and an ideal space for the grandchildren to call their own when they come to stay. This space can double up as a quiet reading nook, or even office space.

Outside, life is just as easy. The enclosed garden is low-maintenance, with a small patch of lawn at the front and the rest neatly paved. There is also a double shade-net carport, in addition to the extra-large double garage. And the garage is more than just a place to park. It has an automated door, plenty of extra space, and its own toilet and basin.

Then come the extras: two water tanks, a water filtration system, alarm, security cameras and an automated sliding gate. The property is secure, practical and well thought out.

This is a solidly built home that has been very well looked after, with building plans in place. It is the kind of house that gives you peace of mind — and the freedom to spend your time enjoying life rather than constantly maintaining it. There really are so many extras here.

And then there is Pringle Bay.
The sea. The mountain. The walks. The beach. Friendly faces greeting you in the street. House concerts, hiking groups, community projects and people who care about looking after the village. It is the sort of place where, after a while, you stop feeling like a visitor. If you have been thinking about retiring to the Western Cape and living by the sea, this could be the home where you finally say: We've arrived.

I cannot wait to welcome you! Book your viewing today.