F
ranschhoek is more a brushed still life and less a physical place. Its utterly picturesque mountains are
met on their foothills by endless rows of entwined vines. It’s no surprise then to find nestled in the basin of its valley, the place of good fortune: Tseringma Estate.
It is aptly named after the god Tseringma, one of five Tibetan sisters who were collectively blessed with longevity, well-being and fortuity. The hallmarks of which are all very much present having been conceived by an acclaimed manor house architect and master builder. Tseringma presents the scale of an estate while retaining the essence of a family home, its every room considered, resulting in a very unique place that is its own way of life.