My Heart ….. My Home

"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned." Maya Angelou Here, amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Knysna, you'll find a place that feels inherently good, a place where your heart truly feels at home. Located in the prestigious Pezula Private Estate, this residence is more than just a house; it is a space designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life. It offers a harmonious blend of luxury and comfort, where every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to evoke a sense of well-being and tranquillity. This is a home where you can live well, feel comfortable and embrace a life of effortless elegance. Pezula Private Estate is a special place, bordered by the rugged cliffs of the Southern Cape coast, the Sinclair Nature Reserve and the Eastern Head of Knysna. Pezula incorporates every aspect of luxury living imaginable for an extraordinary lifestyle experience. The estate provides an environment that combines the natural splendour of untouched landscapes with the finest in modern conveniences with access to nature trails, multi purpose courts for tennis, netball, basketball and pickleball, a multi-sports oval and golf practice range, all within a secure, private community. Cushioned into the thick fynbos, this Merinda Brymer designed home faces west, allowing you to enjoy stunning sunsets over the ocean as the sun dips below the horizon. Based on classic principles, the contemporary farm barn house features wooden shutters, deep verandahs and a central courtyard. With endless views of the ocean, forests, mountains and sky, this home seamlessly settles into its surroundings and implores you to do the same. Comprising four contemporary-style barns with wooden floors and pitched ceilings that follow the building’s exterior silhouette, this home is thoughtfully designed for both comfort and entertainment. The open-plan living and dining areas lead effortlessly to a spacious inner courtyard, featuring sun loungers, comfy sofas, seating areas and a pool, for alfresco living. This courtyard serves as the transitional zone between indoors and outdoors, designed with a pergola structure that extends the building’s lines. This acts as a screen against the sun and wind, creating filtered, mottled light akin to being under a canopy of trees. On the other side, an enclosed verandah with ocean views can open up, bringing the outside in on balmy days. This space features both a gas braai (barbecue) and a wood braai, perfect for nightly grilling. An outdoor garden fire pit adds to the ambiance, emphasising the joy of standing around the fire. The home is designed around entertainment spaces, including an industrial-style wine room made of black steel and wood. Despite its industrial materials, the wine room is cosy and inviting, with window seating that makes it feel as if you’re inside and outside at the same time while you settle with a good bottle of wine. Throughout the house, there are various special spots for relaxing. You can easily imagine sitting there, having a little siesta or reading a book, while the kids build puzzles or play with Lego. The kitchen serves as the central hub, connecting all the various entertaining spaces. Designed to facilitate easy movement and social interaction during gatherings, it also features a separate scullery. This ensures that tidying up after entertaining is convenient and efficient, allowing you to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the main kitchen area. The home features five comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Four are located in one wing of the house, with the main bedroom en-suite positioned slightly apart for added privacy, with majestic ocean views and a private patio with secluded seating for sea gazing. The main bedroom is separated from the other three bedrooms by a home office that leads into a gym with its own patio overlooking the natural fynbos-filled greenbelt. One of the bedrooms includes its own lounge, which can function as a TV room or children's playroom. The loft room offers quiet seclusion with a private balcony and a small lounge area, perfect for guests. The fifth en-suite bedroom, located off the garage, serves as convenient accommodation for staff members. For those needing a place to work from home and seeking a self-sufficient and sustainable living environment, the house features a power backup system with solar panels, an inverter and batteries designed to supply power for up to 12 hours a day, significantly reducing monthly electrical costs. It is also equipped with a borehole and a water filtration system. The lifestyle here is unbeatable; it is a naturally healthy and relaxed way of living. Everyone embraces nature, with plenty of space between homes, yet Knysna town is under 20 minutes away. The climate is temperate year-round, never too hot or too cold, making every season enjoyable. Each day is beautiful and touched by the ocean breeze. It’s the perfect place to live—what more could one desire?