The shape of water
You might think you’ve been transported to a medina in Morocco, but this exotic star-shaped pool is located in the courtyard of the charming Nooitgedacht Country House outside Swellendam. “The house and pool were built by the previous homeowners 12 years ago,” says current owner Danielle de Wet. “We lived here when we bought the farm five years ago, before turning it into luxury self-catering accommodation.”
The house is built around the courtyard and many of the living areas and bedrooms have doors that open onto it, creating an intimate space where you can relax without any intrusion from the outside world. “If it’s too windy to sit out on the front stoep, the courtyard provides the perfect spot!” says Danielle.
If you’d like to create your own Moroccan-style retreat, take inspiration from this earthy palette with its soft terracotta, pale green and blues.
This story is from the December 2020/January 2021 edition of Home South Africa.
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