Exchanging big-city living for a more serene lifestyle, a young family opted for the private golf estate of Pearl Valley as its new home. On the outskirts of Paarl ? a 30-minute drive from Cape Town ? this home affords the couple and their children a style of living where the outdoor environment is a continual reminder of their expansive surrounds. Through the vision of interior architect Jon Case of design studio ARRCC, the living spaces were carefully conceived to produce a home epitomising casual luxury. Photography by Adam Letch

?The subtle details and quality of finishes reflect a seductive living environment,? says fellow ARRCC director Mark Rielly who also oversaw much of the home?s decorating. There is a strong tactile element throughout the house, which was designed by Gauteng-based architect Gardiol Bergenthuin, and it was this natural quality that the ARRCC team chose to champion, starting in the foyer. Here, ribbon-stone water-walls flank a bridge, with the sounds of cascading water welcoming one inside. Nature?s elements are visible throughout the design, often as focused visual features. By
wrapping the home around a central courtyard garden with a reflective pond, the theme of living in nature is a constant connector to the home?s unique setting.

The primal theme of the interiors spills over into the formal living and dining area, where fire governs the open-plan area that features a ?Kutu Slim? coffee table and c...