Meet the Knysna home that’s humble, majestic, and just a little bit irresistible. BBC Lifestyle’s new local property series, Listing Coastal South Africa, showcases this timber-clad beauty which sits quietly on the banks of Lake Brenton, and trust us, it leaves a lasting impression.
Tucked away in the gentle embrace of the Garden Route, this off-the-grid eco-home feels as if it were designed by nature itself. Built entirely from sustainably sourced, heat-retaining timber and wrapped in glazed windows that drink in the views of Lake Brenton, it’s a home that hums with calm at every turn. Every room feels intentional, grounded, and quietly self-assured.
Step inside and the harmony continues, the layout flows effortlessly just like the air in this house, with all four en-suite bedrooms (two upstairs and two downstairs) designed to mirror each other in size and comfort. It’s a home that treats every family member or guest, and the timber architecture gives each room that warm, earthy glow that only natural materials can offer.
This is a high-spec home, offering a rare blank coastal canvas crafted for its future owners. Free from a heavy developer’s “signature” and possibly overwhelming design stamps, just the possibility of waiting to be shaped by the next set of hands and hearts that will call it home.
And while the home itself embraces a beautifully minimal, low-maintenance lifestyle, the surrounding estate is fully loaded. The clubhouse offers everything you need to unwind: a sauna, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and even a pool table for those slow, lazy afternoons. Think of it as elevated simplicity, quiet living with luxury waiting just a short walk away.
Private, sustainable, and undeniably charming, this timber hideaway is more than a home; it’s a true coastal retreat hiding in plain sight.
Listed by: Loyiso Mbere (LIONLEAD Real Estate)
Listing price: R9 950 000
Discover this property and more on the third episode of Listing Coastal South Africa on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174) on Wednesday at 8 pm.
Catch the new season of Listing Coastal South Africa, exclusively airing on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174), every Wednesday at 8 pm. Repeats on Thursdays at 5 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays on the channel. The series is also available on DStv catch up
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