The Library: a striking double storey home

We welcome back Library after an 18 month sabbatical! Situated in the hub of the village, The Library is a place to roll-out life's simple pleasures. From the upstairs, open-plan living room taking in Franschhoek’s expansive views, the deep floating deck with its overstuffed beanbags, the size of the baths, to the Livingstone canvas hiding a flatscreen TV: all reflect the love of entertaining, travel and all things quirky and intriguing. This is village living at its best. The space The Library has three bedrooms: 1 x king and 2 x twin or king. Two expansive ensuite bedrooms, with bath and shower and double basins, are located on the ground floor of the main house. Both have wide, stacking doors opening onto a covered patio, overlooking the garden and large pool, with ensuite bath and shower. The main bedroom has a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom’s king-sized bed can be split into two singles on request, with ensuite bath and shower. Across the garden, the pool cottage has a king-sized bed which can also be split into two singles, with an ensuite bathroom and shower. Living and dining The Library’s unique upstairs living area is set in a carefully crafted barn-like expanse – a vast living area that opens up onto a deep floating deck and expansive views over the mountains and vineyards on the south-western side of the Franschhoek valley. Light pools in through windows on all fours walls and through a large central skylight, positioned above the nautical-styled stairs. This central staircase softly subdivides this upstairs living area by separating the dining area and kitchen from a comfortable, relaxed hub of snug sofas and chairs in front of an open, wood fireplace. A long double desk looks through windows back onto the Franschhoek Pass. The modern kitchen is equipped with the finest Le Creuset cookware, as well as gas hob, oven and dishwasher. The original dining table has a built-in light set underneath an onyx stone inset, creating an unusual and intriguing feature. Out on the deck is a second dining table, a built-in braai and benches with cushions and comfy marine beanbags, overlooking the pool. The Library sits next to (and inter-connects with, if required) the Explorers Club which sleeps up to ten guests. A guest toilet, storeroom, laundry and two bedrooms are accessed from the passage on the ground floor. Guest access The whole home is for one party of guests and guests have full access to the villa. Other things to note The Library sleeps up to six adults but we do have couples occupying on a regular basis. Only children over the age of 10, but please enquire if younger children.