No 9, The Glades Hout Bay Cape Town No 9, The Glades is a spacious, light and airy 3-storey town house in a secure complex close to the sea front in the picturesque town of Hout Bay, with sea views across the bay to Chapman's Peak. The house has 3 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 twin; master en suite), and accommodates 6 people (plus cot).

The remainder of the accommodation comprises entrance hall, open plan living and dining area and kitchen on the top floor; master bedroom (ensuite), two further bedrooms and a bathroom on the middle floor. The living and kitchen areas each have balconies. The balcony at the front, off the living/dining area, having sea views across the bay. Available within the complex is an attractive communal swimming pool and a hard surface tennis court.

The living/dining area has a tiled floor with rugs. There are three well proportioned two-seater settees and an armchair around a coffee table, a DSTv service with international TV & radio stations (satellite), DVD player and separate HI-Fi system. The house is tastefully decorated and furnished with original artwork and prints. The dining area has a large circular table with 8 dining chairs enabling guest entertaining.

The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob and extractor hood; microwave oven; coffee percolator; sandwich maker; dishwasher, washing machine; dryer; and large fridge/freezer. It also gives access to a balcony overlooking the garden.

The master bedroom contains a king-sized double bed; extensive built-in wardrobes; bedside cupboards and lamps; dressing table; coffee table and two easy chairs. There is a large en-suite bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, washbasin and WC. The master bedroom has access to the patio and garden.

The swimmimg pool, within the complex, is attractive and shaded by trees. Safe for children it is fenced and there is a toddlers paddling pool as well as a full depth pool alongside. The surrounding area is grassed and excellent for sunbathing. Should it get too hot there is a also a sheltered seating area.

A few further strides will take you to the harbour, where boats take tourists around the coast and to Seal Island. Whales can sometimes be seen in Hout Bay between September and February. Lots of restaurants and shops are available in the town. Mariner's Wharf Restaurant sits between the beach and the harbour. It is an excellent seafood restaurant with inside and outside dining; on the ground floor is a seafood market selling all types of fresh and frozen fish and shellfish.

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