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AFRICAN COASTAL

Oznell — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:02:38 GMT

Just a quickie peek at an ocean-swept cottage, that is the brainchild of South African architect Alexander McGee. It is steps away from a legendary surfing spot near Capetown, perched near a cliff, and surrounded by cypress.

The South African coast is so beautiful, and this tiny, surfer's cottage also almost has a feeling of clean, unadorned, old-California unassuming beachey-ness, if that's a word. Escape!

Edited to add a few images.

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spiderw — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:20:19 GMT

This is a lovely place for an escape,the cottage is surrounded by such beauty. While it is simply furnished and small, it would require little upkeep ,,just a nice place to stay and explore the environment. I do love the wood throughout.

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Desertdi — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:32:44 GMT

I would like it for myself, but I can't see a family of 4 living there...

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jubilant — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:04:45 GMT

What a cute simple cottage! I love the setting, too.

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Judaline — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:36:59 GMT

What would I do with all my 'stuff?'

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:48:02 GMT

Can do, could do, would do!

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:58:43 GMT

It's a cute cottage in a beautiful location but wouldn't be for me. The stairway ladder and loft sleeping area would be a dealbreaker.

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DREAMON — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:56:55 GMT

I don't do ladders so it's out for me. It is cute but the surroundings look very lush and buggy.... I am no lover of insects.

This is not for me...not even a weekend unless it has a pull-out sofabed and a lot of Off Insect Repellent.

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DSD2 — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:04:17 GMT

Beautiful location.

I love the wood and everything about it except the loft. No ladders for me (unfortunately), otherwise it would be an idyllic hideaway.

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stevieb — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:25:47 GMT

I'll pass...

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kindred cats — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:42:28 GMT

Wouldn't be for me, however, I know some people who would love it. Need to be quite outdoorsy IMHO.

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Patriot3 — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:42:42 GMT

Not for me.........

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ECBG — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:15:13 GMT

Attractive from the outside; beautiful surroundings, but a pass for me.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:02:41 GMT

Reminds me of those tiny houses in a way.

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just bee — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:19:48 GMT

There are elements I like, but I can't help think I'd end up with splinters.

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Oznell — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:02:18 GMT

Ha, ha, @Judaline -- presumably, you wouldn't need or want 'stuff' there, since it's a surfer's cottage. Kind of like the Malibu beach shacks of old. Just bring your boogie board, surf board or optional water skis, and you're set....