“It's hard to imagine living anywhere else”
Escape to The Lake House, a country home for sale in Gloria Bay – a secluded, stylish retreat on Theewaterskloof Dam’s shimmering shoreline in the heart of the Overberg.
The Lake House, a waterfront home for sale in a secluded bay overlooking the great expanse of Theewaterskloof Dam near Villiersdorp, is a year-round playground. A mere 90-minute drive from Cape Town transports you to another world. Here, among undulating farmlands, you find a private bubble of tranquillity right on the water’s edge – a country home for sale where time slows and nature takes centre stage.
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The perfect playground
With its ideal balance between seclusion and accessibility, The Lake House is the finest iteration of countryside living. This exceptional home captures the spirit of relaxed sophistication and adventure in equal measure – what could be more perfect for family living?
In winter, bright yellow canola fields and snow-capped peaks are utterly mesmerising. In spring, surrounding fruit orchards are swathed in delicate blossom. Whatever the season, there’s masses to do, making this house for sale in Gloria Bay one of the most sought-after escapes for sale in the Overberg.
As it’s right on the water’s edge on the southern banks of the Theewaterskloof Dam, this is a place where water sports rule. Early morning – when the water is perfectly glassy – is waterskiing perfection… or head across the waters on your kayak. When the breezes come up in the heat of the day, kitesurfing and wingfoiling may be your sport of choice.
Or head off with the whole family to explore the surrounding farmscapes on your mountain bikes. Sunday morning e-biking expeditions might find you at Beaumont Family Wines for brunch or an early lunch before meandering home to relax on the verandah at The Lake House, soaking up the never-ending views over the dam to the nearby Villiersdorp mountains. Or, if you have surplus energy, why not head over to the nearby 9-hole Theewaterskloof Golf Course?
Sundowners here take on a whole new meaning – what could be better than a sunset cruise, exploring the undulating shoreline to find that perfect spot to drop anchor and salute the end of another magical day.
Home sweet home
Inspiration for the sophisticated Hampton’s-style design of The Lake House came from a previous owner’s home in New Orleans, and years spent in Louisiana. It’s also in keeping with the Cape Cod architectural style of this secure private estate, and is extremely well insulated, with immaculate finishes. Inside its blue-grey walls, it’s infused with colour: signature patterned wallpapers, herringbone tile detailing and superb design touches make this a home to cherish. Privacy is also guaranteed by build-free zones around the property, and with only 19 houses built on the estate, who could ask for more?
This expansive four-bedroom home is made for laidback socialising, with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area opening onto the wide covered deck. A pizza oven and built-in braai make for effortless meal times. From the bar area inside, you can even pass chilled drinks through the stacking windows to ensure your braai-master never gets a dry throat.
It’s not all about the adults, though: a wooden jungle gym, boule court and the sparkling heated swimming pool make sure every generation in the family is in their happy place.
It’s no surprise that weekends here fast became Thursday-to-Monday long weekends, especially as a state-of-the-art, off-grid system allows remote work from the office with its massive picture-window taking in spectacular water and mountain views.
Life is so good here at The Lake House – a truly special Theewaterskloof property for sale – it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else. For those seeking a waterfront home for sale on Theewaterskloof Dam, this elegant Overberg retreat offers the best of both worlds: lakeside serenity and endless adventure.
Written by Sally Rutherford
What are the property details?
- Erf size: 300m²
- House size: 245m²
- 4 bedrooms (en-suite)
- 5 bathrooms
- Downstairs guest restroom
- Open-plan entrance hall/lounge/dining/kitchen area
- Bar/social area with stacking windows open to verandah
- Double-sided indoor fireplace
- Storage walk-in cupboard under stairs
- Upstairs open-plan study/work/chill area
- Covered wooden deck
- Pizza oven, built-in braai and weather-protection blinds on deck
- Heated pool
- Garage/outbuilding (not for cars), laundry and storage area
- Established garden with mature windbreaks, olive groves, jungle gym and boule court
- Boat shed and garden shed
- Solar system: PV energy (10KW) supply, which allows you to be off grid with the use of essential circuits
- Security: sophisticated security system (remote fobs and cellphone-controlled alarm, PIRs, beams, cameras, flood lights) linked to armed response
- The estate pumps water from the dam
- Water collection and purification system (drinking water quality)
- 17 000-litre water storage
- Automated garden irrigation system
- Full-time estate manager
- Pet-friendly estate
