‘As I parked in the shade of the ancient oak outside The Explorers Club, I initially thought, well this is perfect… Set one street back from Franschhoek’s main road you can walk into town in two minutes, yet you are secluded enough to enjoy the tranquil setting. But once Jo showed me through to the open-plan main living space, my thoughts quickly changed to… In fact I’m not sure I am going to be moving too far from here actually! Jo is an avid map collector and throughout the house tales of exploration, ancient and modern, are illustrated both by Jo’s collection and also in expressive African scenes captured by celebrated photographer Horst Klemm. The bedrooms all have their own individual feel, all adorned with colourful artefacts and prints. Perfect for travelling families. The hub of the house is the open-plan lounge-dining-kitchen area, which leads out to a sun-drenched (when it’s sunny, of course) wooden pool deck, lap pool and your own private vineyard.
Written by one of the Greenwood Guide chaps……
