What R60 million buys you in Cape Town vs Joburg vs Seychelles
Andrew Golding, chief executive of property giant Pam Golding Properties, has shared some of the finest properties currently in the group’s portfolio including a 4 bedroom house in Constantia, priced at R59 million, and a 5 bedroom home for sale in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. for R65 million.
Both suburbs feature among the most expensive in the country, with a home in Sandhurst averaging R15.7 million, and R12.2 million in Constantia Upper.
The Sandhurst property is architecturally designed by Jeremy Williams “to create a unique blend of modern which encompasses light, sky and nature”. It sits on over 8,600 sqm of land.
The house includes a quadruple reception entrance hall with windowscapes of light, sweeping glass staircase, indoor/ outdoor water features, stone walls, private elevator- sets the tone for a home designed for grand entertaining yet comfortable family living.
It includes five free flowing reception areas, consisting of formal lounge, dining room, informal lounge, relaxation room/media, room all leading to an entertainers patio, wooden deck and centrally located, elevated rim flow infinity pool.
A third level consists of five separate bedroom suites each with own dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms opening to balconies and views, while a ground level has garaging for at least 10 cars and a separate room allowing for options/ numerous uses including a man cave, movie theatre etc.
In Cape Town, Golding has a selected a french inspired grandeur set in the secluded Silverhurst Estate, Upper Constantia.
Nestled in the Cape’s most prestigious residential estate, lies this magnificent family home. Set in an elevated enclave of the gracious Silverhurst Estate, this extremely well secured, exclusive private property enjoys unimpeded views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
“Designed on a grand scale by renowned architect Michael Dall, the stately entrance lives in perfect symmetry with the arched Palladian windows, intent on creating a warm and welcoming presence.
“The triple volume entrance hall graciously receives you and you are instinctively drawn to the view beyond. As you pause and take in the surroundings, you realise that this is a place where you are invited to live your best life,” Pam Golding said.
As you move from the formal sitting room, through to the fully fitted bar, and on to the country style kitchen and family room, you finally reach a spacious entertainment lounge. Triple glazed stack back doors open out to a covered verandah overlooking the garden, landscaped by Francesca Watson, as well as the swimming pool.
A second working kitchen, temperature-controlled wine cellar, study, gym and guest en suite are also located on the ground floor.
Reaffirming the owners’ impeccable sense of design, the interiors come to life with imported wallpaper accents, French Oak wood flooring, bespoke light fittings and custom-made cornices, architraves and skirtings.
A sweeping staircase ushers you up to the luxurious master suite, two spacious bedrooms and your own private and exclusive sound-proof cinema room with state-of-the art surround sound.
Also on Pam Golding’s books is a 5 bedroom house for sale in Seychelles – priced at R51,094,891. The Beachfront Villa, Eden Island
“Dramatically different, providing modern living with direct beach access. Stunning double volume entrance with feature glass staircase. Open plan stylish living rooms and kitchen flow onto a spacious patio for the perfect entertainment area. Italian design cabinets and furniture makes this villa unique,” the estate agent said.
The property (1,550 m²) includes a well-maintained garden, a wooden decked pool and Jacuzzi as well as a picture pretty gazebo. “The ultimate luxury of stepping onto the beach completes the scene of the perfect holiday home,” Pam Golding said.
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