Indoor pool and braai, three en-suites and views across Barrydale

Picture a long Klein Karoo afternoon. Your guests are in the pool, out of the midday sun. The braai is going a few steps away under the same roof. Later everyone drifts out to the stoep for sundowners as the light turns gold over the mountains. This hand-built stone home on Barrydale’s quiet upper edge was made for exactly that kind of living, with uninterrupted views across the village to the mountains beyond.

The house is built from stone, and you feel it everywhere. Stone walls run through the interior, and the dining room has a stone floor. The rest of the home is tiled, which keeps it cool and calm on hot summer days. The large lounge flows into the dining room and centres on an indoor fireplace for the cooler months. Three reception areas give the household and its guests room to spread out.

The kitchen has a gas hob, an electric oven, a double sink and generous under-counter space for appliances. A sunny breakfast nook looks out to the mountains, so the view comes with your first coffee.

All three bedrooms are en-suite and generously sized, so every guest has their own bathroom and the morning shower queue disappears. Two of the bedrooms open through French doors onto a central courtyard. Two studies give you space to work from home, or a quiet room for reading and hobbies.

The courtyard links the main house to the heart of the property: an enclosed entertainment area with an indoor braai and a swimming pool. Large French doors fold open to the courtyard on warm days and close completely when the weather turns, so the pool and braai are yours in every season.

The garden is made for slowing down. It’s layered with traditional Karoo klipmure, Karoo planting and rose bushes, with quiet spots to stop with a coffee and watch the sun set over the Klein Karoo. The covered front stoep faces Barrydale’s sunsets and is just as good for a midday luncheon as for afternoon sundowners. Upkeep stays light without losing any of the garden’s character.

Practicalities are well covered. A double lock-up garage opens directly into the home, with secure off-street parking for five more vehicles. There’s a storeroom, solar panels, connected fibre internet, full fencing and plenty of space for pets.

The house stands on a 1,200m2 erf on one of the village’s sought-after upper streets, a few minutes from Route 62. Viewings by appointment.