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1 Kensington

“Smart period property with spacious rooms; great peaceful location to tour the city or Cape Peninsula before returning to relax beside the pool with a drink,” wrote one happy guest, and that pretty sums up what we love about 1 Kensington.Built in 1903, this grande dame is located in a pretty garden in wind-free Higgovale, with tree-fringed views of the city and Table Bay.

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • Located in Higgovale, Cape Town

  • Description

    Description

    Designed to accommodate a scion of Cape Town society, replete with separate staircase for staff, the villa was transformed into a popular four-star hotel before its current incarnation into an exclusive-use villa. It is one of our largest, comprising 9 en-suite bedrooms rooms, many of them decorated with antiques and featuring period details such as high ceilings; some have additional nooks for children’s beds. The ambience is elegant yet welcoming, and facilities comfortable enough to while away the day at home on those days some of you don’t feel like sightseeing.

    The new kitchen – open to the dining room and an atrium-like space – is the heart of this home, both functional and warm, a place to enjoy cooking before gathering around the long table, with a separate scullery to keep things tidy. Another highlight is the pool deck, with loungers and shaded dining table from which the views of the city and the mountains that embrace it are quite mesmerising. The established garden too deserves a special mention – clearly tended with love by green-fingered gardeners for many decades, it is a delight – sitting here, surrounded by greenery and bird song, it is hard to believe you are in the city! Plenty of parking, daily servicing, and of course the concierge services that are part and parcel of every Icon Villa, make this the most ideal choice for a large family group or friends wanting privacy, space and value.

  • Amenities

    Amenities

    Swimming Pool

    Air Conditioning

    WiFi

    BBQ

    Smart TV

    Cable TV

  • Staff

    Staff

    Staff Available on Request

  • Flights

    Flights

    Here at Luxury Villa Living, we help you to create the perfect package. We can source and organise scheduled and chartered flights upon your request.

  • The Extras

    The Extras

    We offer personalised and complimentary concierge services with each booking to make things as easy and stress-free as possible. From car hire to special restaurant reservations and more specific requests, we create a bespoke experience that is specially tailored for you

  • Location

    Location

    Higgovale, South Africa

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