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Next to a lagoon and a MILKWOOD FOREST

THE HOMEOWNERS Roelou and Joritha Slabbert and their sons Daniel (19), Janneman (17) and Martin (11)

WHERE Stanford

SIZE House 120m², erf 2 489m²

At Wortelgat, between the ocean and the Kleinrivier lagoon, lies a family getaway perfect for relaxing and making memories. This is where Stellenbosch residents Joritha and Roelou Slabbert head to whenever they need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Their home is special – not just because it is completely off the grid, but also because it was designed to blend in with its gorgeous natural surroundings.

“We love coming here – summer or winter,” says Joritha of her rustic home surrounded

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