EXQUISITE

CAPE TOWN

Sea Point is the lively seaside suburb on the western flanks of Lion's Head and Signal Hill.

NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE,

YOU ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE

Penrose Place is an adorable cottage amongst trees in super-suburb Bantry Bay, home to Maranello-red Ferarris and jet-black James Bond Defenders. Three bedrooms, oodles of space and sunny rooms everywhere. Add to this a large private garden, off-street parking and a bio-fuel fireplace in the cosy dining room and you have ... well, home away from home. Scroll down or click here to visit the Penrose Place page.

The Firs is a luxury apartment block a short distance down the road from Penrose Place. The Firs is home to three luxury apartments: the three-bedroom No. 2 with private garden, a double-bedroom apartment at No. 4, and the more compact single-bedroom No. 3. All apartments face the ever-welcome sun and all filled to the brim with charm. Our guests routinely rate the location as 5 Stars! Click here to learn more about The Firs.

SPECIAL

Space. Sunshine. And central to everything. Penrose Place is a three-bedroom cottage tucked under the granite rocks of Lion's Head high above it. Drift from the large sunny kitchen through the inviting dining room and past the homely lounge to spend some time in your spacious and private secluded garden. Location is everything, and Penrose Place is at the centre of the universe. Located in one of Cape Town's most sought-after residential areas, you'll have the mountains behind you, the Atlantic Ocean in front of you, and all the delights that Cape Town offers in every direction. The beach front, stores and restaurants are just half a kilometre down the road. Fresh air and sunshine everywhere.

ALL YOURS

Two spacious bedrooms

A third compact bedroom

Two large bathrooms with showers

Sunny lounge with inviting balcony

Charming dining room with seating for six

Magnificent spacious kitchen with secure courtyard

A large garden with gas grill and outdoor seating

One garage and ample parking off-street

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Penrose is the name given to this charming structure when it was built by the original owners. Characterful sprung wooden floors, high ceilings, and thick walls to keep you at optimum temperature throughout the year. Well equipped, and the ideal launch pad for your holiday adventures.

Looking for more interesting names? Take a hike and find the endemic Silver Tree on Lion's Head behind you. Table Mountain is covered in fynbos, which consists of thousands of unique plant species. See a dassie (rock hyrax) on the mountain! The dassie (weighing only 4 to 5 kilograms) is closely related to the elephant. More amazing facts about Table Mountain here.

ANSTY?

The must-visit Clifton Beaches just to the left, everything Cape Town has to the offer to the right and a step away from the road that will take you all the way to the south-western-most point of the continent: the Cape of Good Hope.

POWER!

Magnificent as the Cape is, load-shedding – scheduled electrical interruptions – are part and parcel of the easy life we live here. While we don't let it bother us too much, and inconveniently timed electrical outage can be less than optimal. HERE'S THE SKINNY: Penrose Place has off-grid power! Beat the load-shed blues during load-shedding and run the lights, television, hear the fridge hum, charge your mobile device and boil the kettle compliments of our off-grid power system. Woohoo! Like any off-grid system some restrictions do apply: run only one power-thirsty device (like the kettle, toaster or coffee machine) at a time, and don't use the microwave oven, stove, washing machine or tumble dryer during load-shedding. But hey, your little holiday perch will be all lit up and your drinks will be ice-cold!

The home is filled with charm. From the warm entrance hall through the charming rooms to nestling in the garden with a sparkling sunset cocktail. Thank you, this super venue greatly enriched our stay.

PICTURE PERFECT

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CAPE TOWN WAS THE FIRST CITY OUTSIDE EUROPE TO RECEIVE BLUE FLAG STATUS FOR IT'S BEACHES.

CENTRAL

The Firs is a luxury apartment block located centrally on the lower slopes of Sea Point. Imagine a spacious garden apartment, centrally located, yet in a quiet, well-established neighbourhood. Just two short blocks away from the Sea Point Promenade, and half that to a string of restaurants, shops, transport, sights and sounds. No. 2 The Firs, nestled between the sea and a majestic Lion's Head.

THE NUMBERS

Three gorgeous bedrooms

One en-suite bathroom with bath tub

One large bathroom with shower

One WC

One comprehensively equipped kitchen

A spacious lounge

A sunny dining room

One private garage

One private parking bay

And a private garden

GO EXPLORING

To the beach! You are spoilt for choice: amble down to the Sea Point Promenade and explore the long, broad paths to stumble onto any one of the half-dozen beaches. Even better: catch the MyCiTi bus – Cape Town's all-new integrated transport system – for the 2,5 kilometre trip to pristine Clifton Beach. A short stretch beyond Clifton you can feel the warm white sand of Camps Bay beach under your feet.

For the active: catch a tandem paraglide to the beach front, or cycle up the dozens of trails connecting you to the Table Mountain National Park. Meander to the Sea Point swimming pool, less than 450 metres down the road, and take a dive into the cool water. Visit the nearby gym or simply explore the diverse area on foot.

A little further afield is bustling Cape Town centre, the world-renowned V&A Waterfront, or the stunning drive along the Twelve Apostles to reach picturesque Hout Bay with Chapman's Peak Drive. Restaurants, shops, markets and hundreds of historical and interesting sites just waiting for you ...

COOK UP A STORM

Find something scrumptious at the something-for-everyone Mojo Market, only 200 metres away, or visit one of the many restaurants lining Sea Point Main Road and Beach Road. Take the MyCiTi bus or a taxi to the V&A Waterfront, home to a myriad of over 80 eateries. Or stay in! Watch a movie on the large flat-screen television and cook a meal in the stellar kitchen (and dine under the stars in your private garden!).

The host was great!! The place even better than what the pictures show, they do no justice! Great location as well!!

SEEING IS BELIEVING

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IN 2014 THE NEW YORK TIMES VOTED CAPE TOWN AS THE BEST PLACE TO GO (WE STILL THINK SO)

SUNNY

Right next to No. 2, No. 3 The Firs is a bright and inviting space ideal for a couple or the business traveller. We call it the Sunny Studio Suite, and when you visit you will see why. Beautifully appointed. Central location. Perfect.

ALL YOURS

One spacious bedroom with cosy lounge seating

A desk for writing postcards or updating your travel blog

A large bathroom with shower

One beautifully equipped kitchen with small dining table

A large and sunny walk-in closet

One private parking bay

TAKE A PHOTO

Of the wide Atlantic seascape, or the north face of Table Mountain! Frame a penguin at Boulders Beach! Leave the camera at home and just soak up the sun along the Cape Peninsula and ferret out your favourite craft market en route.

Head out to sea and learn about the desperate history of Robben Island. Walk the Museum Mile in Cape Town's historical Company's Garden.

PECKISH?

Something for everyone just down the road: seafood, vegetarian, something exotic or something local. Quaff a Cape wine or try one of the region's microbreweries. And if you've had a bustling day simply stay in, rustle up something mouth-watering in No. 3's fully-equipped kitchen. Lazy? Order in!

Absolutely lovely apartment! The most well equipped apartment you will find in Cape Town for sure! Bathed in sunlight and popping with colour, it truly feels more like a fancy hotel suite than your ordinary apartment.

A THOUSAND WORDS

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AIRY

Your place in the sun. No. 4 The Firs is a delightful two-bedroom apartment fitted out to the same high standard as the other wonderful The Firs apartments. Central: close to everything and fitted out for a comfortable stay ...

TWO

Two spacious bedrooms

Large bathroom with capacious shower, plus an separate loo

Gorgeous open-plan kitchen with everything (dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave ...)

Adorable dining area; just right for writing those postcards

Lovely private balcony to take in the views

TV and Wi-Fi

Off-street parking

TAKE A HIKE

A network of trails on Signal Hill and Lion's Head just behind The Firs will have you soaking up the views the Cape is famous for in no time.

PLAYING CHEF

The kitchen is equipped to the nines. Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave oven and much more. Discover your inner Ramsey in the kitchen or why not just take a lazy stroll down the road and choose from a wide selection of eateries in the neighbourhood.

The flat is really awesome. It has everything you could think of. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful as well. The flat is opposite a primary school, and the area feels very safe. A huge plus is the garage because street parking can be difficult. I can definitely recommend staying here, whether short or long term. I'm looking forward to the next time.