Leisure Isle - Landmark Listing
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Or welcome, to a soupçon of Gallic charm nestled on the edge of Knysna's famed Leisure Isle. This glorious homage to French architecture, landscaping and decor has been a passion project of the owner who was inspired by both a trip to France's Loire Valley prior to the building of the home in 2008 and the unique location of this perimeter stand.
Whilst the home is eye-catching at street view, the exacting level of attention to detail becomes apparent on entering the property through the pedestrian gate and strolling along the cobblestones to the front entrance. And even more so when chatting to the owner. The basic structure was designed by local architect Nico Vreken and the contour landscaping by Eric Jenner, the finishing design of both was envisaged and implemented by the owner herself, with valuable assistance from Mark Soffianos of Blue Waters Construction.
Even the much-admired brickwork has been achieved by placing an order for custom baked double-sized bricks from the local Kurland brick manufacturers. Other bespoke features include the kitchen and bedroom cabinetry from Knysna Forest wood and the kitchen island and bathroom vanities from Sybaris Interiors. Even details relating to security have been executed with panache, through custom wrought-iron fenestration treatments, crafted by Mark Rupert. In addition to the bespoke detailing, this home boasts a number of features which set it apart from any contemporaries and includes an eight-car garage, a vaulted wine cellar, imported American Oak flooring and chandeliers from Murano. The piéce de résistance is a wrap around porch from which to view the ever-changing Knysna Estuary, with spectacular sun and moon rise viewing.
The home also offers 3 en-suite bedrooms, with the master suite offering his and hers facilities and a dressing room, a study, multiple open plan reception areas and a pool.
Leisure Isle is one of Knysna's two island suburbs, the other being Thesen Island. Leisure, as it is affectionately named by locals, offers a unique opportunity to live in a community-based neighbourhood surrounded by salt marshes, a sea wall and the Knysna Estuary. Homes on the island are interspersed by parks and intriguing little lanes many of which will eventually lead to the waters edge. The area is supremely popular with both families and holiday-home owners who are smitten with the Isle's unique Afro-Caribbean charm, linked to the conveniences of town only minutes away. Property owners also find their homes in the area retaining value exceptionally well due both its popularity and the scarcity of stock.
"I feel exceptionally privileged to be working on a listing with such immense charm and offering so many superlative finishes" says Simon Harris, our lead agent on this listing. "It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to offer buyers a home which is a work of art in its own right, in combination with unique features, magnificent views and superb location."
For more information and additional images please visit the listing page https://www.hamiltons.co.za/results/residential/for-sale/knysna/leisure-isle/house/2414/13-woodbourne/ or contact Simon Harris on 082 3380747.
Author: Lisa
