The seven-bedroom villa of linear modernism is understated yet visually arresting as a decisive architectural statement design set dramatically against a backdrop of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. The design exemplifies the leading Cape Town architect Stefan Antoni’s characteristic values of simplicity of form and function as minimalist interiors frame straight line geometry. The various floors all have superb views exploiting the rugged beauty of the surrounding Atlantic seaboard coast above which one feels suspended. The extensive use of glass walls from floor-to-ceiling throughout as sliding patio doors maximises streamed light to underscore the sense of spaciousness and create a flowing interplay of ‘floating’ interior and exterior volumes as reflected in the two strategically positioned pools and above through the signature futuristic roof vault through which the night sky is invited. The elements of water and sky meld pleasingly from sea to pool and star. The seamless indoor-outdoor movement is achieved by simply sliding open doors to dissolve the usual distinction and render exterior space essentially al fresco rooms.

From the entrance your eye is drawn along the extended elegant lines of a Koi pond and water feature to the main living areas on the ground floor and irresistibly up to the skylight and penthouse of the upper floor. The interiors are furnished in materials sympathetic to the ambient landscape blending natural shades of clean white, cream and stone-beige complementing bleached wooden furniture against pristine porcelain floors. The accommodation is comprised of seven en-suite bedrooms: three on the upper penthouse level and four below on the ground floor, each level having a dramatic rim-flow infinity pool, and opening out onto terraces, decks or gardens. All bedrooms are exceptionally light and airy and well-appointed. The two full-specification kitchens are of Poggenpohl cabinets while the ground floor’s extensive living area has a fireplace focal point within and substantial entertaining veranda outside of planted garden and inviting lap pool with an adjoining  raised timber sunbathing deck. The electronics and state-of-the art audio-visual installations extend to integrated climate control, motorised heat-reflecting blinds and remote-controlled gadgetry of satellite plasma screens and home entertainment Wi-Fi applications. The alluring open-plan penthouse is sophisticated being an ideal entertaining cocktail venue with a large enveloping L-shaped infinity pool terrace and dramatic skylight of framed mountain and big sky views. Under floor heating ensures comfort while security is facilitated by comprehensive CCTV surveillance. Garaging accommodates six cars reached by the entrance foyer.

"An architectural gem and outstanding Atlantic seaboard statement, the villa is uncompromising in design yet subtle, restful and undoubtedly glamorous."