Essence
JOINT MANDATEESSENCE represents the purest expression of nature, architecture, and lifestyle – in harmony with the surroundings. The estate embodies sustainable, modern design that preserves the essence of the land, with minimal intrusion and maximum respect for the environmentA substantial naturally elevated sand dune and its adjacent wetland, situated alongside the Keurbooms River Lagoon this landscape exemplifies the regions natural character as it was originally intended. Most of the vegetation has remained intact since its initial formation. Essence embodies the very elements of nature – beautiful views of mountains, rivers, lagoon, and the sea, natural vegetation, fresh clean air, the occasional sound of waves, fish eagles, and many species of birds. The estate offers large stands with the natural fynbos vegetation remaining between the unfenced dwellings, which will leave the most blended footprint possible, so as to disturb the essence of the dune as little as possible.Being a relatively high dune, it was possible to allow for most stands to experience spectacular views: views of the mountains, views of the Keurbooms Lagoon and its protected wetland, views of the Estuarine salt marsh, views of the bird breeding peninsula between the lagoon and the sea, views of Robberg Peninsula, and of course sea views. There are also some less natural views of golf course fairways and greens, Plett beaches and town, and the iconic Beacon Island Hotel.This piece of land was so highly regarded by the environmentalists (the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning), that permission was only granted for 3,17 hectares (36%) of the total property size of 8,58 hectares to be used for residential purposes. The remaining portion of the land, called ‘High Sensitivity Vegetation’ full of endangered Milkwoods, Cheesewoods, and Goukama Dune Thicket, has had to be rezoned to a Nature Reserve, owned and to be managed by the Home Owners Association/Body Corporate of the estate – your own private lit
Carrie has been involved in real estate since 2001, specializing in residential property in the entire Plettenberg Bay and Keurbooms areas. Carrie joined the Sotheby’s Plettenberg Bay in 2008, having lived here since 1993. Her knowledge of the area and history of property sales is extensive.
Over the years she has won numerous awards within the Sotheby’s International Realty group, including Top Agent. Carrie offers a wealth of information as well as being trustworthy and confidential. She enjoys an extensive network and has an impressive track record of repeat clients. Carrie can assist anyone find their dream property.
If you don’t find her listing or showing property, she’s probably playing tennis, padel or golf. An energetic and enthusiastic person with equal passion for real estate.
Carrie is a dominant, multi-award-winning agent in a dominant, multi-award-winning estate agency in Plettenberg Bay.