• Double-storey home with red-tiled roof and soft-hued façades
  • Expansive landscaped gardens with mature trees and mountain views
  • Circular driveway, porte cochère with climbing greenery
  • Swimming pool with tiled terrace and subtropical planting
  • Spacious interiors with warm-toned walls, Persian rugs & eclectic art
  • Library shelving feature and elegant staircase

Oranges & Lemons

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

This expansive family residence combines understated elegance with warm, characterful interiors, framed by lush gardens and mountain views. The double-storey home is defined by clean-lined architecture, light exterior façades, and pitched red-tiled roofing, softened by mature trees, manicured lawns, and climbing greenery that lends a timeless, lived-in charm.

The outdoor spaces are versatile and cinematic: a large circular driveway shaded by established trees, a vine-draped porte cochère, and a resort-style pool terrace surrounded by subtropical planting. The landscaped gardens provide both intimate and sweeping backdrops, with mountain peaks visible in the distance.

Inside, the home has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with soft apricot-hued walls, polished stone floors, and generous natural light. The interiors balance comfort and sophistication: spacious lounges with cream leather sofas, Persian rugs, and eclectic artworks; a striking wooden staircase and built-in library shelving; and a formal dining area overlooking the gardens. Fixtures and fittings blend mid-century influences with personal, homely touches, creating a location that is versatile for both lifestyle and narrative productions.

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