Four beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, magnificent gardens, swimming pool, spa, sauna and generous indoor and outdoor living spaces make it an extraordinary setting for a family holiday or a gathering of close friends.
All just a short distance from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Constantia wine estates and the best of Cape Town.
An exceptional luxury estate in one of Cape Town’s most beautiful residential neighbourhoods.
Hidden among mature trees and expansive gardens, The Hillcrest House offers something increasingly difficult to find: genuine privacy, extraordinary space and the freedom to enjoy Cape Town entirely on your own terms.
Set within approximately 4,500 square metres of secluded grounds, this substantial family residence combines the comfort of a private home with the amenities of an exclusive resort.
THE HILLCREST
HOUSE BISHOPSCOURT · CAPE TOWN · SOUTH AFRICA
The Luxury of Space
There are beautiful houses throughout Cape Town. Far fewer offer the pleasure of having an entire estate to yourself. The Hillcrest House occupies a secluded hillside property in Bishopscourt, surrounded by more than 300 mature trees, landscaped terraces and broad lawns. Sheltered from neighbouring views, the gardens create a world of their own, with mountain scenery, established planting and an extraordinary sense of quiet.
Spend the morning wandering through the grounds, find a secluded corner with a book or gather everyone together on the lawn. Here, there is room for both company and solitude. The house itself extends to approximately 900 square metres, with high ceilings, generous proportions and large windows that bring the gardens into almost every room.
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This is a home designed to be lived in, not merely admired.
The house itself extends to approximately 900 square metres, with high ceilings, generous proportions and large windows that bring the gardens into almost every room.
POOL, SPA & OUTDOOR LIVING
Days Without a Schedule
At the heart of the estate lies a striking semicircular swimming pool, approximately 12 metres across, surrounded by tropical planting and generous spaces for relaxation. A large adjoining spa pool, private sauna and sun-drenched terraces invite long afternoons spent doing very little.
Private sauna
Large spa and plunge pool
Expansive private swimming pool
Poolside entertaining area and bar
Outdoor firepit and barbecue facilities
Landscaped lawns and garden terraces
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The estate’s outdoor spaces have been designed for the unhurried pleasures of a holiday: swimming, conversation, good food and the simple luxury of having nowhere else you need to be.
When the evening cools, gather around the outdoor gas fire, enjoy a leisurely barbecue or settle into the poolside bar for a drink.
Room to Come Together. Space to Retreat.
The Hillcrest House offers four spacious en-suite bedrooms, thoughtfully arranged to provide comfort and privacy for families or groups travelling together.
THE HOUSE
The principal suite is especially remarkable. Its custom-made bed measures more than two metres in both length and width, while the generous dressing room, expansive glazed bathroom and private balcony create a retreat within the home.
Each of the other three bedrooms offers a king-size bed, private bathroom and individual character.
Air conditioning, underfloor heating and carefully selected furnishings provide comfort throughout the year.
✦ Custom-made Cape King-size bed, larger than two by two meters
✦ Queen size bed for small guests
Walk in wardrobe/dressing room
✦ Huge en-suite bathroom with a glass roof and tall windows
✦ Private balcony with panoramic view
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
✦ Queen size bed for small guests
Walk in wardrobe/dressing room
✦ Huge en-suite bathroom with a glass roof and tall windows
✦ Private balcony with panoramic view
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
Master Suite
✦ King-size bed
✦ Large en-suite bathroom
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
✦ Large en-suite bathroom
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
Bedroom № 1
✦ King-size bed
✦ Large en-suite bathroom
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
✦ Large en-suite bathroom
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
Bedroom № 2
✦ King-size bed
✦ Large en-suite bathroom
✦ Direct access to a large terrace with comfortable seating area by a natural gas outside fireplace
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
✦ Large en-suite bathroom
✦ Direct access to a large terrace with comfortable seating area by a natural gas outside fireplace
✦ Air conditioner
✦ Heated floor
✦ Hairdryer
✦ Cosmetics
✦ Robes and slippers
Bedroom № 3
Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, providing you with maximum privacy and comfort.
The result is an unusual balance: the proportions and facilities of a luxury retreat, with the warmth and informality of a family residence.
There is a comfortable library for quiet afternoons, generous living and dining areas for shared meals, a dedicated gym with far-reaching views and a private bar for evenings at home.
Beyond the bedrooms, the house offers several inviting spaces in which to spend time together or separately.
A Place Where Children Can Be Children
A memorable family holiday should offer something for every generation.
FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Grandparents, parents and children can holiday together without needing to spend every moment in the same room. Children must be supervised around the swimming and spa pools and throughout the terraced grounds.
There is a dedicated, well-equipped playroom, an outdoor two-storey playhouse, a trampoline and a treehouse, surrounded by lawns and gardens with room for games and exploration. For parents, that means the pleasure of seeing children absorbed in their own adventures, while still enjoying the comforts of a luxurious private residence.
At The Hillcrest House, younger guests have far more to discover than a swimming pool.
Weekday housekeeping and personal laundry services are included with your stay, allowing you to spend your time enjoying Cape Town rather than looking after a house.
At the heart of the estate lies a striking semicircular swimming pool, approximately 12 metres across, surrounded by tropical planting and generous spaces for relaxation. A large adjoining spa pool, private sauna and sun-drenched terraces invite long afternoons spent doing very little.
Considered Hospitality. We believe that the best luxury feels effortless.
COMFORT & SERVICE
We understand the importance of your comfort and safety
The property benefits from a comprehensive monitored security system, perimeter protection and backup power infrastructure, including solar equipment and a generator.
A local English-speaking property manager resides in a separate staff annex and is available to assist with practical matters during your visit. The main residence, pool, sauna and guest gardens remain for your exclusive use.
Additional services can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and separate charges. These include:
Airport transfers
Privately prepared meals and Texas-style barbecue
Wine-country experiences and bartender services
Guided excursions
Our bar offers a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
By prior arrangement and for an additional fee, you will have unlimited access to the bar, and, if desired, your own personal bartender.
Whether you prefer complete independence or some extra attention, your stay can be tailored to your needs.
If during your holiday you have any questions you can always contact the English-speaking administrator who lives on the territory of the villa (in a separate annex for staff), who takes care of the house and garden during your absence.
Cape Town Within Reach. The City Left Behind.
Bishopscourt is one of Cape Town’s most established and desirable residential neighbourhoods, renowned for its leafy avenues, magnificent gardens and peaceful setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
The Hillcrest House is conveniently situated for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the historic Constantia wine estates, excellent restaurants, golf courses and the mountain’s extensive walking trails.
Explore the city and its surroundings as much as you please, knowing that at the end of the day you can return to the extraordinary quiet and privacy of your own estate.
The V&A Waterfront, central Cape Town, the Atlantic seaboard and the city’s celebrated beaches are all accessible by car.
The greatest compliment we receive is that guests feel at home here.
The Hillcrest House has earned outstanding feedback from visitors who particularly appreciate its setting, hospitality, family facilities and sense of space.
We invite you to read their independently verified experiences on Airbnb.
A home our guests remember
GUEST EXPERIENCES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The residence is offered with four en-suite bedrooms and accommodates up to nine registered guests, subject to the agreed sleeping arrangements.
Yes.
Guests have exclusive use of the main residence, swimming pool, sauna and designated gardens. The property manager lives separately in an annex on the estate.
Guests have exclusive use of the main residence, swimming pool, sauna and designated gardens. The property manager lives separately in an annex on the estate.
Yes.
The property offers an indoor playroom, outdoor playhouse, treehouse, trampoline and extensive gardens. Children require adult supervision, particularly around the pools and outdoor terraces.
The property offers an indoor playroom, outdoor playhouse, treehouse, trampoline and extensive gardens. Children require adult supervision, particularly around the pools and outdoor terraces.
Weekday housekeeping and personal laundry services are included. Additional services may be arranged separately.
Yes. Airport transfers, private meals, barbecue experiences, guided activities and wine tours can be arranged in advance, subject to availability and additional charges.
The Hillcrest House is in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, close to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and the Constantia wine-growing region.
Discover the beauty of Cape Town, return to the tranquillity of your own private estate and make yourself thoroughly at home.
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