Villa Toscana, Higgovale

Famous South African artist Beezy Bailey’s family home is completely hidden from view down a long driveway in the upper reaches of shady Higgovale. Nosy-parkers are foiled by two sets of sturdy gates leading to a large, white, stately home beset by broad windows and conservative white shutters. Ring the door bell and you’d expect to be greeted by Michelle Obama. But that’s the end of that little fantasy. Once inside the overwhelming thrill of being in a working artist’s home is felt in all the colourful and eclectic eccentricities that cover ceilings, walls, floors and doors.

The front hall is double-volume with a winding staircase off to the left and a gob-smacking Kentridge original that takes up almost two floors (sadly too large to sneak into your handbag). Beezy’s lyrical artworks line the walls as do some beautiful black and white photographs of the artist and family (and even the odd surprise celeb).

Standing in the garden, Table Mountain looms over your shoulder. It’s not just a view: it’s the opera diva of views, complete with standing ovation! Devil’s Peak pouts in the distance… whilst a chorus line of wild leafy garden, Cape Town City Bowl and Table Bay complete the overall setting. There’s also a trampoline and a pool situated on separate garden terraces watched over by Beezy’s sculptures and a borehole-irrigated, organic vegetable garden to delight your inner Jamie Oliver.

The house is spacious, comfortable and perfect for a relaxed family, the band members of Rolling Stones or anyone who loves surreal touches. It’s ever so slightly reminiscent of Salvador Dali’s home-museum in Figueres on the Costa Brava. Here, the situation is the best you can get in Cape Town with easy access over the neck into Camps Bay and Clifton or straight down the hill into town.

sleeps 10 5 bedrooms, two en-suite 2 bathrooms pool

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• 5 Bedrooms

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