Sea view Pool:
The outdoor pool is a stone’s throw from the shimmering blue Indian Ocean and set amidst an indigenous garden with over 260 rare and well-known plant species. St James beach is steps from the property, with fascinating rock and tidal pools for swimming and a tennis court. The expansive front lawn is a fun place to play, sunbathe, bbq, and relax.
Downstairs at the Villa:
The ground floor features an elegant dining and conference room with fireplace and grand table seating 22. There are also two lounges with fireplaces, a unique collection of old and new literature and art volumes, and fine modern stereo equipment with over 400 musical cd’s in the library. Common rooms include a cinema and satellite TV room, billiard room, English pub, indoor and outdoor terraces, a grapevine trellised patio, and a guest cottage.
The Grounds:
The Villa occupies an expansive 582m2 (6,265 sq ft) on 1360m2 (14,639 sq ft) of grounds and is beautifully lit at night. Fine cuisine is available by Cape Town’s leading chefs and daily services are provided by the Villa staff. Rent the Villa by the day, week, or long term for private stays, weddings, events, and corporate functions.
Bathed in sunlight and surrounded by the rare and healing union of mountain and sea, the Villa St James brings peace and energy to all who visit; perfect relaxation in unsurpassed luxury, comfort and style.
Golf:
Nearby golf courses: Clovelly, Westlake, Simonstown. The Villa is situated between Clovelly and Westlake.
Guest Book:
'Each morning for three glorious weeks at the Villa St James we woke in the sweet silence of our little guest cottage just off the grapevine trellised patio of the main house and crawled reluctantly out from under our crisp Italian linens and down-filled duvet onto the terra cotta floor. First stop of the day: the house kitchen for coffee and fresh baked pastries from a nearby restaurant, Olympia Café, which the first person up each morning would bring, having biked the short distance into the nearby village of Kalk Bay. For the most part, I was too content to leave the house. More active guests ventured outside the estate to kite surf or hike the nature reserve beyond the back garden, jog or play tennis at the seaside courts a short walk down the road. On the rare occasion when I did leave the house, I would wander down to Kalk Bay for an ice cream or to browse its harbour and antique shops. In short we experienced the perfect marriage of luxurious living and local charm. '