Sole Mandate: Step into a storybook setting that has already graced the pages of lifestyle magazines - a rare heritage treasure that whispers of romance, history, and endless possibility.
Perfectly positioned along the R316 - the scenic route to Cape Agulhas and the Overberg - this Napier landmark has long welcomed visitors as a fine dining destination. Once a beloved home, it now opens its doors to your imagination: continue its culinary legacy, reinvent it as an enchanting residence, curate an art gallery, or craft a boutique guest retreat.
Two Character Properties
Behind its historic façade, you'll discover a world where old-world romance meets modern comfort. The main cottage is infused with French country charm - soft light spilling through generous windows, rustic screeded floors that have stood the test of time, and cozy nooks that invite you to linger.
The heart of the home is warmed by a grand fireplace, while an open-plan lounge and kitchen embrace conviviality. French doors open to an enclosed braai room, echoing the spirit of long, leisurely gatherings. A rustic mudroom welcomes you at the rear entrance - practical yet irresistibly quaint. Outdoors, a leafy courtyard offers a private al fresco dining nook, perfect for evenings under strings of fairy lights and starlit skies.
The boudoir is imbued with rustic romance - a space where you can imagine soft linen, flickering candles, and mornings filled with golden light. A spacious bathroom adds indulgence, while the north-facing study (or second bedroom) gazes out over the garden, catching the sun throughout the day.
The Restaurant
Step inside and be transported to the pages of a French country novel, where stone walls and timber beams set the scene for an atmosphere steeped in history and romance. What was once a cherished private residence has, over the years, blossomed into a charming bistro that has welcomed friends, travelers, and dreamers alike.
There's a sense of intimacy in every corner - the glow of a fireplace in winter, the dappled light that dances across polished wooden floors, the gentle creak of old doors that hold the stories of decades past. French doors open onto sheltered courtyards, inviting the scent of herbs and roses to drift inside, blurring the line between home and garden.
Here, old-world charm is woven into every detail: rustic beams overhead, cosy nooks for quiet conversation, and generous windows framing village life beyond. By evening, it becomes a stage for romance - soft candlelight, the clink of wine glasses, and the easy laughter of good company.
And yet, this enchanting space is far more than it appears. With its adaptable layout, it can once again return to being a home or reinvent itself to host your creative vision - be it a gallery, guest retreat, boutique studio, or artisanal kitchen. Like all great French country homes, it bends gracefully to its purpose, always retaining its soul.
The Winery - A Double-Volume Showstopper
Once home to barrels of rich, full-bodied wines, the winery now offers soaring proportions and endless possibilities. Its dramatic scale invites reinvention: perhaps as a gallery alive with creativity, a studio, or a destination for intimate gatherings beneath its lofty beams.
A Garden Worth Pausing For
The garden is a dream in itself - a French country tableau of clipped symmetry and textured greenery softened by fragrant blooms and whispering trees. Wander along gravel paths, pause by the old stone walls, and listen as the river traces its way along the boundary - a gentle soundtrack to your days. Beyond, the view stretches to paddocks where horses graze and rolling fields shift with the colours of the seasons.
This is not just a property - it is a canvas of character and romance, ready to be reimagined in your hands - your dream of a home, a business, or both, this heritage haven in the heart of Napier is ready for its next love story.
