A Nature Lover's Retreat in the Heart of Blue Bend

This Blue Bend home feels like a mountain retreat, even though it's in town. It sits in a north-facing "butterfly garden" planted to bring in the indigenous birdlife. The most impressive visitor is the African eagle, you can hear the sea in the distance.

The house was originally thatched and has since been re-roofed with shingles. The new roof is practical and energy efficient, and it keeps the lovely double-volume ceilings that made the thatch so special. Inside, the kitchen has a gas hob and an eye-level oven and opens onto the dining area and the lounge, so the whole living space feels warm and connected. On cooler evenings the indoor fireplace is where everyone gathers.

Outside, the deck, the rim-flow pool and the built-in braai all look onto a magnificent tree reminiscent of the one in The Lion King. It's the kind of setting where long lunches turn into sunset evenings without anyone noticing.

There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms. A study works as a home office or as a fourth bedroom if you need one. All the windows and doors are aluminium, so there's little upkeep, and an alarm system adds peace of mind. A separate outside room has its own bathroom and kitchenette, so it could house guests or earn extra income as an Airbnb.

This is a special opportunity for nature lovers, artists, or anyone who has to live in town but wants to feel far away from it.