Summary
Step into a chapter of history at Kwaaiwater Heritage House, a grand seaside estate offering over 100 years of coastal heritage on the Kwaaiwater Promontory in Hermanus. The villa boasts uninterrupted views of Walker Bay, the Cape Fold Mountains, and the rugged coastline. A private sea-facing gate leads directly to the 13km Hermanus cliff path, making this the ideal location for whale watching, sunset walks, and immersive nature experiences.
Space
🏡 Property Overview
• 🛏️ Sleeps 11 guests in 6 bedrooms
• 🏖️ 2 lounges + sunroom with panoramic ocean views
• 🍽️ Indoor & outdoor dining (12-seater mahogany table)
• 🔥 Fireplaces, TV lounge, library & private baronial dining hall
• 🏊♂️ Enclosed wind-sheltered pool courtyard
• 🎲 Detached games room with lounge, kitchenette & kids’ activities
• 🚿 Multiple indoor and outdoor showers
• 🌐 Uncapped Wi-Fi, inverter backup, DSTV, Netflix, Android TV
• 🔐 Fully walled with automated gate, alarm system & armed response
🛋️ Living Spaces Designed to Delight
🌅 Sea-Facing South Wing
• Grand lounge with dual seating areas: fireplace & bay window
• Enclosed verandah with views of Maanschynkop Mountain
• Elegant 12-seater dining room with French doors to patio
• Outdoor lounge + dining patio overlooking the ocean
• Cozy TV room/library for reading or remote work
• Eat-in kitchen with full ocean views
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen Includes:
• Gas hob & electric oven
• Fridge/freezer, ice maker & bar fridge
• Air fryer, dishwasher, filtered water
• Nespresso machine, French press & 4-slice toaster
• Microwave, kettle & wall-mounted TV
🛏️ Bedroom Configuration
🛌 Upstairs Master Suite (Sleeps 4)
• Main Bedroom: King-size bed | Lounge, TV nook, patio | Full en-suite
• Adjoining Family Room: 2 single beds + sleeper couch | Shared kitchenette
• Dynamic views of ocean, fynbos & mountains
🛌 Ground Floor Bedrooms (North Wing)
• Bedroom 3: Single bed | En-suite shower | Pool view
• Bedroom 4: Two single beds | Private bathroom with oversized bath
• Bedroom 5: King-size bed (convertible to twins) | En-suite shower | Mountain views
🛌 South Wing Guest Suite
• Queen-size bed | Private lounge | French doors to pool courtyard | En-suite shower
🕹️ Detached Games Room & Laundry
Above the pool courtyard:
• Games lounge with panoramic views
• Bridge, chess, puzzles, Lego & children’s books
• TV, kitchenette, fridge, and private bathroom
• Outdoor shower access
• Ground floor laundry with second fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and ironing station
🔐 Amenities & Services
• 🚗 Secure garage + driveway parking for 3 cars (plus 4 off-street)
• 🧺 Daily housekeeping (on request)
• 🌬️ Fans in all bedrooms
• 💻 Fast, uncapped Wi-Fi
• 🔌 Inverter backup power system
• 📺 DSTV, Android TV & Netflix
• 🧯 Alarm system with armed response + panic buttons
• 🔐 Safe for valuables
Notes
🧺 Optional Extras (advance notice)
• 👶 Cot hire
• 🧘♀️ Massage treatments
• 👩👧 Babysitting
• 🛒 Grocery pre-stocking
• 🧽 Mid-stay housekeeping
• 🧭 Excursion planning
