OMG, I Want This House: South Africa (PHOTOS)
From a courtyard garden to a sleek modern kitchen, see the South African beach house we want to call our own.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
Located in Wilderness, South Africa on the east coast of the Cape, this glass-encircled house provides breathtaking views of the sea from its spectacular light-filled rooms.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
Peering down from the mezzanine to the open plan living area below is a furnished room adorned with modern art and pristine white furniture.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
The view through the glass walls of the kitchen provides a stunning backdrop for a collection of coloured Jasper Morrison Air chairs around a Saarinen table.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A collection of objects—handpicked by renowned South African designer Trevyn McGowan—are displayed on top of a unit in the living room.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A boy climbs a tree overhanging twin cushioned benches on the patio.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
An ocean view undoubtedly looks even better from these white-leather retro armchairs, situated on the outskirts of the mezzanine living area.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
The sleek modern kitchen features a pair of ovens and lacquered units with a collection of coloured Jasper Morrison Air chairs in the background. Giada, Ina, and Paula Deen's paradise.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A leather swivel armchair sits comfortably beneath a cross-shaped standard lamp in the corner of the living room. Not a bad place to catch up on some reading.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A curved free-standing concrete bath on the roof terrace has unrestricted views of the beach and the ocean. Bubbles not included.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
Two stacks of hand-thrown ceramic bowls and a matching jug have been placed on this black and white dining table. Warning: not an ideal room for a food fight.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
The walls of this green-themed bedroom are decorated with a collection of framed family photographs and wall-mounted plates. Room swap? Yes please.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A little boy plays on his bed in the room he shares with his brother, which has a rocket ship painted on the wall. To infinity and ... this house!
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
An African daybed lies beneath a pair of abstract canvases in this neutrally decorated bedroom lined with built-in cupboards made of untreated wood. Simplicity at its best.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A stripped antique chair with a seat fashioned out of driftwood provides a fun contrast to the colourful modern side table. Rustic ingeniunity meets playful functionalism.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
An antique crystal chandelier hangs above the open plan, double-height living area.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A view of the pathway that descends from the house to the terrace and the water below. Um, found our beach.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
A canopy provides shade for this simple, decked terrace that features unrestricted views of the ocean—perfect for a mid-afternoon Corona.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
Wooden steps lead up to the house from the wild and unending Wilderness beach. Shoes optional.
Nicolas Matheus/Interior Archive; Production: Laurence Dougier
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