Glen View House Knysna Heads, South Africa

Elegant living on the Knysna Heads
Glen View House offers a rare opportunity to stay in comfort & style in one of the world’s most prestigious residential locations. Perched high on the Eastern Head, above Coney Glen, this attractive Italian-style villa & separate studio apartment enjoys views over the picturesque glen to the ocean below. Beautifully appointed & furnished, the main house sleeps eight in 4 double bedrooms, plus 2 more in the double-bedded studio, making it the ideal holiday home for families & groups of friends.

Glen View Studio - can be rented together with the house at an additional charge
Set apart from the main villa with its own private entrance, this is an open-plan self-catering flat featuring a double bed, sofa, TV & air conditioning. There’s a fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob, extractor, microwave, washing machine/tumble dryer, plus an ensuite shower room.

The studio can be rented together with the villa but not on its own.

Parking
There’s ample, partially covered parking for at least four vehicles at the entrance to Glen View House.

Availability

Sports & leisure
Sailing, kayaking, surfing, fishing, hiking, mountain & quad biking, horse riding & paragliding nearby. Pezula, Simola, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Goose Valley & George golf courses are all within easy reach.

Shopping & dining
There are excellent supermarkets, boutiques & craft markets in Knysna town, plus a wide range of cafés, pubs & gourmet restaurants. Locally, there is an excellent café & restaurant at the base of The Heads in addition to 2 popular pub/restaurants a few minutes away in George Rex Drive.

Distances
Knysna town centre 8km
Plettenberg Bay 20km
George Airport 55 km
Port Elizabeth 260km
Cape Town 500km

The villa is an entertainer’s dream. Equipped with modern equipment and facilities, the accommodation comprises:

Main lounge - fireplace, sofa & armchairs, attractive water feature, satellite TV & DVD. Patio doors leading to an external dining area.

Kitchen/dining room – stylish, modern kitchen with breakfast bar, hob & oven, extractor, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster & ample cooking utensils & crockery. The adjoining utility room contains a dishwasher, washing machine & dryer. The well furnished dining area sits eight people comfortably.

Bar/entertainment area – situated on the lower ground floor overlooking the pool, this is the perfect setting for drinks parties, informal dining & televised sports viewing. The attractive bar, complete with stools, glassware & accessories, is equipped with fridge, storage cupboards, sound system & a huge adjacent wine cellar! There’s also a small, tastefully furnished lounge area with wall-mounted LCD TV (with DSTV).

Pool/braai – leading out from the bar, there’s a built-in braai & wood store plus a covered exterior dining stoop with stylish glass table & bar stools. The area flows seamlessly to the well maintained pool & sun decks.

Master bedroom (double) – situated on the upper floor the suite enjoys lovely views over Coney Glen from its balcony. In addition to a spacious en-suite bathroom with shower & Jacuzzi bath, there’s a dressing area with generous wardrobe space.

Bedrooms 2 & 3 (double) – located on the ground floor, both rooms are bright and airy and open out to the sun deck. In addition to a double bed, each features fitted wardrobes & en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 4 (double) - situated at the side of the property this smaller room also features built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower.

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