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BUSINESS NEWS - There are few places where luxury living can feel so closely connected to the landscape.
Set across 24 hectares in the hills above Knysna, Hagedashi is a new residential sanctuary designed around the idea that the natural environment should remain the defining feature.
With only 15 private residences, the development offers a rare sense of space and privacy.
Located just ten minutes from Knysna, yet surrounded by protected fynbos, woodland, wetlands and dams, Hagedashi sits within the extraordinary biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
The name Hagedashi comes from the Latin name for the hadada ibis, a familiar presence in the region whose unmistakable call is often heard in the early morning.
It is a fitting name for a development so rooted in its surroundings.
Architecture that sits lightly on the land
The two- and three-bedroom residences have been designed to work with, rather than against, the natural contours of the site.
Elevated on low-impact stilted foundations, the homes allow the fynbos to continue beneath them while minimising their footprint.
Timber, glass and stone form a restrained material palette, while large glazed openings connect the interiors to the surrounding landscape.
Open-plan living areas extend onto generous decks, with sheltered courtyards creating additional outdoor spaces.
Every bedroom is en-suite and oriented towards the views, while the architecture prioritises natural light, privacy and a strong connection to the outdoors.
Sustainability is integral rather than an afterthought.
Solar power and off-grid systems allow the residences to operate with a lighter environmental footprint, reflecting a growing desire for homes that combine comfort with responsible living.
Nature at the doorstep
At Hagedashi, the outdoors is part of everyday life. Walking, trail running and mountain biking routes wind through the property, crossing ridgelines, forest clearings and indigenous fynbos.
The surrounding Garden Route extends that lifestyle far beyond the gates. Knysna's restaurants, galleries and waterfront are minutes away, while sailing through the Knysna Heads, exploring nearby beaches and visiting local markets offer easy escapes.
For golfers, Simola and Pezula are close by, with a remarkable concentration of acclaimed courses across the wider Garden Route.
Beaches including Buffalo Bay, Brenton-on-Sea, Noetzie and Plettenberg Bay, together with hiking destinations such as Robberg and Nature's Valley, add to the region's appeal.
A different idea of luxury
Hagedashi is ultimately about a quieter kind of luxury.
There are no grand gestures competing with the setting.
Instead, the emphasis is on space, privacy, thoughtful design and the freedom to experience nature every day.
With only 15 residences surrounded by one of South Africa's most remarkable ecological landscapes, Hagedashi offers an opportunity to live not simply beside nature, but within it.
Discover the rare opportunity to call Hagedashi home.
For more info contact:
Gail Rimbault
+27 83 700 0881
[email protected]
www.hagedashi.com
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