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1 The top-storey master bedroom’s bay window affords spectacular mountain views from the bed. Fitted with cushioned seating, it’s a space to enjoy the peaceful energy of the property. Wooden screens surround the perimeter and act as a deterrent to trespassers. “We didn’t want fences,” says Jens of the property that is otherwise open to its surroundings. 2 Family meals are savoured around a Weylandts dining set. Opening up to gardens on either side of the home, it’s like dining al fresco amid the milkwood trees. 3 Sliding doors on opposite ends of the living area mean a constant connection with both sides of the garden, where indigenous plants and milkwood trees offer an abundance of greenery. 4 A stairway leads up to the rooftop terrace where Jens and Marie can often be found exercising with a view.