The Dream Team

This Fresnaye apartment makes a simple, elegant style statement

- Deborah Rudman

The Atlantic Seaboard is an architectural mix of residential styles, from high-rise apartments and beach-fronting units to single-dwelling houses. One of its more sought-after areas is Fresnaye, sprawled across a swathe of land on the sea-facing slopes of Lions Head. It’s known for its gracious homes, wide avenues and established gardens all protected from the summer south-easterly wind. Here, a new build is relatively rare. One of a recently completed cluster of five apartments, however, is the new home of Nick and Michelle Godwin.

The development was completed in May 2018 by Nick’s company, CDH Projects, and Michelle set about completing the interior decor. What made the project particularly exciting was that it was the first home they’ve owned that Nick built. It was also liberating as, with the exception of a favourite sofa, Michelle started the decor afresh, following the dictates of her taste and what she discovered around town and beyond. Her decor purchases ranged from high-end, bespoke pieces to popular retail elements, creating a melange that is entirely unique and very satisfying.