Maison Noir: A Private Luxury Villa on Table Mountain, Cape Town

Set high on the slopes of Table Mountain, Maison Noir offers a rare kind of holiday escape – one that feels deeply private, quietly luxurious, and completely removed, yet remains just 30 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre. Designed as a five-star villa rather than a traditional home, it combines striking architecture, curated interiors, and a private art collection to create a stay that is as restorative as it is memorable.

Arrival sets the tone.

Guests cross a wooden boardwalk suspended between two koi-filled ponds before reaching the front door, a gentle transition that immediately slows the pace. Inside, an open-sided verandah opens onto a generous living space beneath a high-pitched roof, with views stretching across the pool, through landscaped gardens, and into indigenous fynbos beyond.

The villa is laid out as a cluster of A-frame buildings arranged like a contemporary interpretation of a rural African village. Varying heights, staggered footprints, and a deep, dark exterior finish give the architecture both warmth and character, while a surrounding wall provides complete privacy and anchors the property into its steep hillside setting above the Hout Bay Valley.

Maison Noir is designed for effortless indoor–outdoor living. Terraces, water features, and open transitions connect the spaces seamlessly, while the surrounding mountains – including a rare view of the flat-backed side of Table Mountain – create a dramatic natural backdrop.

Inside, the villa offers five bedrooms: two expansive master suites with private lounge areas, and three additional suites with loft spaces ideal for families. A private cinema, entertainment areas, a fully stocked wine cellar, and a beautiful swimming pool make it easy to settle in and stay put, although beaches, restaurants, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and the Constantia wine estates are all just minutes away.

Available for exclusive hire through Perfect Hideaways, Maison Noir is ideal for guests seeking space, privacy, and a truly special Cape Town stay.