Dual living or rental income opportunity in this beautiful estate with Knysna Heads views.
Dual Mandate
This well-positioned residence was constructed by a reputable Knysna firm with over 35 years of
experience in developing modern, state-of-the-art turnkey timber homes. First occupied in
November 2022, it is located at the highest and most remote corner of the exclusive gated Narnia
Village estate, adjacent to a forest, ensuring privacy and creating a unique setting. The home
incorporates numerous additional features and was meticulously designed by an architect,
maximising considerations such as natural light, seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity, and selfsufficiency
as far as possible from municipal electricity and water supplies.
The double-storey home offers unobstructed views of the Knysna Lagoon and The Heads.
Designed for family living, the ground level comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The
lower level includes a large garage, a battery/storeroom, a workshop area, and a bachelor flat with
a private patio.
The Eastern wing contains two rooms, a bathroom, and a kitchenette; both rooms grant access to
expansive north- and south-facing covered decks, ideal for enjoying the views or relaxing beside
the swimming pool. This wing runs on a separate electrical circuit and hot water supply and can
function independently from the main house, providing a one-bedroom flatlet with its own lounge,
kitchenette, bathroom, and entrance—alternatively, it may be integrated with the rest of the home.
Currently, one bedroom serves as a home office.
The hospitable open-plan kitchen forms the centrepiece of the house, complemented by a lounge
with a fireplace and a dining area that opens onto the pool area and the north-facing deck. The
lounge and the south-facing deck both offer exceptional views of Knysna Lagoon and The Heads.
The Western wing features a walk-in pantry, two bedrooms, and a bathroom with concealed
laundry facilities. Both bedrooms have direct access to the surrounding decks, whether overlooking
the pool or the lagoon.
Additional notable features include double-glazed windows and doors, comprehensive insulation
(roof, ceilings, exterior walls, and floors), heated towel rails in all bathrooms, underfloor heating in
selected areas (the western bathroom and 2 south facing bedrooms as well as the kitchen), and
generous built-in storage throughout every room ensures comfort.
On the lower storey, there is an oversized garage allowing space for future storage solutions, with
direct access to a workshop and a dedicated battery room housing the 8.1 kWp solar power
system and a prepaid municipal electricity meter. A recently converted bachelor flat on the eastern
side offers a separate entrance, bath, and kitchenette, ensuring privacy.
Discreetly located beneath the main floor, behind the garage are four 5,000-litre rainwater tanks, a
filtration system, and a pressure pump supplying potable water to the property. Municipal services
remain connected as a backup. Two dual (solar/electric) geysers serve the western and eastern
wings, and the kitchen hobs are gas-operated.
Enhanced security measures include a call-out alarm system with motion sensors throughout the
bedrooms, living area, and garage, three surveillance cameras covering the northern and eastern
perimeters, and two floodlights illuminating the forest edge. All exterior beams and lighting are
equipped with motion sensors.
The landscaped garden features a selection of herbal, medicinal, and indigenous water-wise
plants, in line with Narnia Village’s approach to managing invasive species. The lower-level garden
near the driveway provides suitable space for a potential vegetable garden.
While the property has been carefully planned and executed, further enhancements could be
made, such as glazing sections of the covered decks to create additional indoor space or
constructing a mezzanine above the dining or lounge areas.
To arrange a viewing of this distinctive property, please contact us.
