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This palatial French Provençal home is beautifully located on a double erf in Domaine des Anges, the first up-market residential security estate to be established in Franschhoek, in 2009.

There are only 38 households in Domaine des Anges and the 12-hectare estate enjoys 360 degree panoramic views of the mountains and sloping vineyards.

The home is designed around two distinct elements; a feature silver leaf crafted domed hallway from the east to the west and, a spaciously furnished, weather-protected courtyard alongside the invitingly large swimming pool.

The open-plan kitchen and inter-leading living areas provide for indulgent entertaining areas and all have views of the vineyards from north to south. A separate casual lounge has a unique lofted study.

The Provençal kitchen leads into a vast scullery and separate pantry with a rose, herb and citrus garden in the courtyard. The feature pool area has a decadent white bar, several dining spaces and relaxing seating areas for entertaining.

There are five luxurious bedrooms which are all en-suite. The three upper level bedrooms have vineyard views and overlook the estate’s gardens that are filled with olive trees, lavender bushes, citrus trees and 100-year-old oak trees. The master bedroom wing is at the front western side of the house overlooking the Franschhoek mountain range beyond.

Other features of the home include a luxury guest toilet, three garages with direct access and, Staff accommodation.

Domaine des Anges is a working farm. Each year 200 to 400 litres of olive oil and about 1000 litres of wine are produced by the estate and made available to residents. Fruit-bearing trees include lemons and pears, as well as oranges. Borehole water, which is used for the estate gardens as well as by homeowners, is stored in two ponds that serve as landscape features and as a wildlife refuge.
The estate is run by a properly constituted Home Owners association. Day-to-day management and maintenance of the estate are ensured by a full-time Estate Manager and 8 full-time staff, with oversight by the Trustees’ Committee. In 2016 a new security system was installed using thermal imaging technology.
The clubhouse, which contains space for social events, a sauna and a well-equipped fitness centre is available for use by Home Owners as well as for private events hosted by residents. Additional amenities include a floodlit tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool, and a boules terrain.

The centre of Franschhoek village can be reached on foot in 10 to 15 minutes, and the walking route features some of the most striking views in the village.