Welcome to 6 & 7 Bowsprit – a forest retreat where bush-lodge architecture and indigenous nature blend seamlessly.
From arrival, the experience is unique: a sculptural waterfall flows beneath the entrance stairs into a natural pond beside the front door, setting a calm and organic tone.
A double garage with golf-cart space adjoins a fully self-contained apartment with kitchenette, full bathroom and Juliet balcony overlooking the forest and lagoon. Its placement ensures privacy from the main home and cottage – perfect for visiting guests or an Airbnb/Home Exchange arrangement, already successfully utilised.
Descending to the main living level, double-volume ceilings and expansive glass open directly to the surrounding trees. The open-plan design connects a generous granite kitchen with central island to a dining space set on warm Kiaat hardwood floors – continued through the windows and staircases for a timeless, high-end finish. The lounge centres around a large Jetmaster fireplace clad in natural stone, offering both scale and cosiness.
Glass doors extend the living area to two outdoor spaces: a deck overlooking an indigenous herb garden, and a lush enclosed courtyard known as “The Cave.” Currently serving as a utility area for the waterfall and pond pump, it holds exciting potential for a future wine cellar, games room or wellness space. Inside the home, another versatile utility room – previously a gym and microgreens studio – includes extraction fans and a reverse osmosis system, ready for further transformation.
Upstairs, a TV lounge opens onto a large balcony with spectacular forest-and-lagoon views.
The main bedroom feels like a private treetop hideaway, wrapped in glass and immersed in nature. Its en-suite bathroom features natural stone finishes, a large bath with forest views, a walk-in shower and double vanities. A secluded deck among the branches offers the perfect perch for birdwatching – Turacos, Sunbirds, Paradise Flycatchers and more are frequent visitors, with Owls heard at night.
A second en-suite bedroom shares the elevated views with access to its own deck. The third bedroom delivers architectural character with a handcrafted Kiaat spiral staircase leading to a loft-style workspace that connects to the garage – ideal as an artist’s studio or office.
Set on an expansive 2,016m² erf at the end of a cul-de-sac, the property ensures exceptional privacy with only one neighbour and no future development alongside. The sheltered forest setting creates a calm microclimate all year round.
A separate cottage – “The Pool House” – adds additional accommodation and lifestyle appeal. Glass stacking doors open directly to the pool terrace, showcasing superb lagoon views. Recently upgraded, the outdoor space features two connected pools – a lap pool and a heated pool with spa jets, remote lighting and a waterfall feature. A rock wall built from the property’s own sandstone frames this serene space. Inside, a compact kitchen and bathroom sit below a spacious upstairs bedroom.
Infrastructure enhances the property’s eco-conscious, off-grid potential:
• 8kW Sunsynk inverter + 20kWh battery system supporting the home, apartment and cottage • 5-stage water filtration in The Cave • Household reverse osmosis system
A network of private walking paths winds through the surrounding indigenous forest, with hidden picnic spots and regular sightings of bushbuck, genets, butterflies and abundant birdlife – a reminder that nature is truly part of everyday living here.
6 & 7 Bowsprit is more than a home – it is a living sanctuary that celebrates African texture, tranquillity and modern comfort. Private, peaceful and unlike anywhere else… a place to live close to nature without compromise.

House with gardenKnysna (South Africa)
Price :
$715,000
bedrooms5 bathrooms4 land2,016 m²

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