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Working from home is the future, so you may as well live somewhere with a view of the beach. Better still, live somewhere where you walk out your front door, amble down the road, and you’re on the beach.

Danger Beach in St James, to be precise, or Dangers to the locals.

You can join those ranks if you cough up R16,5 million on this four-bedroom house situated along Main Road.

Let’s get the boring stuff out of the way first. There are three bathrooms, and five off-street parking bays (winning) on the 862m² property, which Property24 describes as a “gracious home with spectacular sea views”.

More from that listing:

Situated at the foot of Jacobs Ladder this exceptional double story property has spectacular sea views throughout and has been beautifully restored and renovated while retaining the character.

Downstairs has an entrance hall, guest toilet, large dining room and formal living area with a fireplace both with stacking fold away doors that open onto a large terrace overlooking the sea.

TV room, family room, study, scullery, laundry room and an exquisite kitchen with marble counter tops and a top of the range gas cooker which opens onto a private and sheltered courtyard with an outdoor shower and jacuzzi.

Upstairs has a spacious main bedroom with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, a further 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom, a 4th suite with a bedroom and bathroom opening onto a private terrace.

Jacob’s Ladder are the steps built up from the Main Road, St James, with a private security guard appointed to take care of the houses along the steps.

I took the liberty of measuring the distance from the property to Danger Beach, using Google Maps, and we’re looking at a 230-metre stroll.

Hardly enough to get the daily step count up. You’ll have to throw in a swim at the St James tidal pool.

There is also a large front garden, heated pool, and an excellent alarm system in place.

Benches? Yeah, you’re all good:

I’m officially out of things to talk about.

Finally, I’ll add that there is competition in the area, with this Kalk Bay beaut going for R14 million.

Either way, you get to call it Dangers.

You can see the full listing here.

[source:property24]