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Stonewood Lodge is like something out of a fairytale, with its whimsical moat, curving cobblestone walls, gnarled tree trunk columns in a lush green garden and, least of all, its thatched roof.

The size of this enchanting Hout Bay mansion is also pretty fantastical, which of course, matches the price.

The lavish home spans 33,000 square feet, which is roughly half as big as the US White House. It’s on sale for an easy-breezy R69.95 million.

Nestled within the picturesque landscapes, a truly unparalleled masterpiece of architectural brilliance awaits, reads the listing on the Sotheby’s Realty website.

Mansion Global notes that listing agent Terri Styen describes the Hout Bay home as having an “eclectic, modern, farm-style design with each stone of its cladding individually sourced.” The architecturally unique home was the original owner’s “labour of love,” according to Steyn.

Built over a number of years in the mid-2000s by skilled local craftsmen, and designed by Johannesburg-based Morris&Co. architects, the home’s traditional materials and craftsmanship are complemented by a modern sensibility.

In addition to its many luxury amenities, it boasts large windows that flood the home with light, and sliding doors that open onto green-filled patios, allowing for indoor-outdoor living, perfect for the temperate climate of the Western Cape – and fairies, if you dare believe.

The wonderous home has six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, across two floors.

The charming home is also ideal for entertaining, Whether a sophisticated dinner party or a family gathering, it boasts multiple reception rooms, a large outdoor pool and deck area with a water slide and hot tub, a basketball hoop, a cinema room, and an impressive vaulted wine cellar.

There is also a fully equipped gym and spa with a sauna and steam shower, a fireplace, outdoor showers off of two of the bedrooms, and underground parking for five or more cars as well as a security system.

The house comes fully furnished with bespoke furniture, and for those who might be interested in turning the property into a revenue stream, it was recently approved as a boutique guest lodge, Steyn said.

Seize the opportunity to own this magical gem in the heart of Hout Bay.

[source:sothebysrealty&mansionglobal]