Inside the luxury R70 million home of a former SA banking exec – on auction

 ·28 Jun 2016

The home of former African Bank CEO, Leon Kirkinis, is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder in July 2016, with an opening bid at R20 million, after the house failed to attract buyers at an original price of R70 million.

The luxurious and ultra-modern ‘Glass House’ is located off Rocklands Road in the suburb of Rooi Els, overlooking False Bay in the Western Cape.

According to High Street Auctions, features of the house include:

  • 4 En-suite bedrooms
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • Pool & Jacuzzi on deck
  • Gym / entertainment area
  • Laundry
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Integrated alarm system
  • 6 Automated garages
  • Automated blinds on all windows and hydraulic shutters on all sides

The house has reportedly been on the market for in excess of two years, according to News24.

The developer is listed as Upbeat Properties 167, while the architects were Elphick Proome Architects and the interior was designed by Elphick Proome Interiors, News24 said.

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