A look inside the R75 million house in Cape Town – protected from the ‘Cape Doctor’

 ·11 Oct 2024

A R75 million house in Bantry Bay is on the market for R75 million, with one of its major drawcards being protection from Cape Town’s notorious ‘Cape Doctor’- a harsh south-easterly wind.

Pam Golding said the property’s strategic location on the Atlantic Seaboard helps protect it from the strong winds.

“Location is always key, but here it carries significant benefits as the suburb comprises a mostly north-facing aspect, which is most sought-after and exceptional as the Atlantic coastline tends to be west-facing,” said Basil Moraitis, regional head for Pam Golding Properties in the Western Cape.

“No wonder this tranquil, upmarket area is always in high demand among affluent home buyers, creating an ongoing shortage of available stock.”

“There is excellent interest in the area at all levels and very little stock available at present.”

Bantry Bay properties are tightly held, and very few come onto the market.

The suburb is situated on the slopes of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain Nature Reserve, which has mountain trails.

It also has easy access to Clifton, Camps Bay, Sea Point’s nightlife, the restaurants and retail of the V&A Waterfront precinct, and the central city.

“Being in perennially high demand with very limited listings makes the area the coveted enclave it is and home to many celebrities and captains of industry, as well as the exclusive, award-winning Ellerman House boutique hotel located in the heart of this world-renowned suburb.”

“With a single access road, this peaceful, high-end suburb with spectacular and mostly uninterrupted ocean views comprises some of the region’s – and South Africa’s – most exclusive, stylish and expansive residences, which can achieve prices upwards of R50 R75 million plus.”

“Homes which do come onto the market elicit high interest from the moneyed set in the Western Cape and other provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal – and with particularly keen interest from Gauteng and international buyers.”

“Such is the desirability of Bantry Bay as a residential destination, as in recent years, several homes have been demolished in locations such as Victoria and Kloof Roads to make way for luxurious, modern mansions.”

The home itself has five en-suite bedrooms and is situated on the ridge between Bantry Bay and Clifton.

“Adjoining the nature reserve and with panoramic vistas towards Robben Island, Clifton, Llandudno and beyond, the elegant and contemporary 1000sqm home includes six bathrooms, four reception rooms and spacious garaging for three cars – while there is also off-street parking.”

“Surrounded by the majestic Twelve Apostles Mountain range, this lavish retreat exudes tranquillity and warmth while combining modern sophistication and luxurious comfort.”

Notable features of the property include a double-volume atrium and a sunken lounge with views over the infinity pool and ocean.

There is also a cocktail bar, cigar lounge, Zen garden, entertainment deck, and wrap-around rim flow pool.

The kitchen is open-plan, and the dining areas allow for easy entertainment.

There is also a gym, an executive study that can be used for a work-from-home setting, a steam room, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and staff accommodation.

The home also has a heating and cooling system, ambient piped music, and other high-end features.

Images of the property can be found below:



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