Clifton Escape

The allure of the affluent residential area of Clifton stems from its beautiful beaches and clusters of bungalows tiered into the cliffs that cascade down to the shoreline. Chaperoned by Lion’s Head and the peaks of Table Mountain in the distance, the pearly white stretches of sand are marked by palm trees, rambling boulders and secluded coves, that are perfectly cocooned from the Cape’s changing weather conditions.

Settled above Clifton 4th beach, with immediate access to the shoreline and the active life that ensues beside the ocean, less than a ten-minute drive from the hub of the city, Clifton Escape welcomes you in to a seaside haven of style and sophistication. Set across two levels of generous living and reclining spaces, this luxury beach house pacifies and invigorates simultaneously. With its neutral tones, vibrant collection of notable artworks, layers of texture and comfort, Clifton Escape has been cleverly configured to accommodate as many as six guests.

The opening ground floor escorts you through its open-plan, living, dining, cooking and entertaining areas. One of the large ensuite bedrooms, with its own little patio rests on this level. Out onto a spacious deck with comfy sun loungers and a long dining table. Perfect for al-fresco evenings, listening to the waves rise and fall on the beach below. Downstairs to the lower ground level where an additional two ensuite bedrooms occupy the considered spaces. Elegance at every turn; all of the finer details have been incorporated into the design and layout, each with their own outdoor space. Allowing the views, the natural light and the sounds of the seaside activities to be the complementary entertainment. The property’s collection of local and international art is curated as such that inspiration does not stop at the ocean’s canvas. Cosy reading areas and tranquil sun traps are perfectly appointed in the right spots. Ideal for those necessary moments of relaxation, as you occasionally glance down at all of the action that’s going on outside.

With its earthy materials of timber, glass, reed, refined linens and leathers, it’s a bit like being on a sailing yacht, hovering above the turquoise waters. The microclimate of Clifton enables you and your guests to be exposed to all of the elements throughout the day, without it interrupting any of your plans. All of the doors and windows can be open to the ocean’s breeze and the African sunlight, whilst you’re ensconced in the comfort of the living spaces or each of the three ensuite bedrooms.

Given its proximity to all of the town’s attractions, you’ll be able to visit the local markets, the art galleries, the fine-dining restaurants and Constantia wine farms, with ease. Peninsula coastal drives and mountain excursions are all within driving distance from the beach house. It’s likely that you’ll be spending the majority of your time immersed in the seaside bliss of Clifton Escape. Where the occasional dolphins are darting through the surf, and the seals are sunbathing on the boulders. As you recline in your own elegant bungalow above the pearly white sands.