{"id":193072,"date":"2017-08-17T12:24:41","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T10:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=193072"},"modified":"2017-08-17T13:50:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T11:50:00","slug":"10-of-the-most-expensive-houses-currently-for-sale-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wealth\/193072\/10-of-the-most-expensive-houses-currently-for-sale-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the most expensive houses currently for sale in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Realtor Private Property has released a new report on 10 of the most expensive houses currently for sale across South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The report follows a recent\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wealth\/181715\/these-are-the-top-10-richest-suburbs-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a> <\/strong>by property group Seeff and Lighstone which found that Cape Town is home to nine of the top 10 richest suburbs in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Only one suburb in Gauteng, Sandhurst, featured in that top 10 list.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 most expensive suburbs in the country by average selling price include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clifton \u2013 R23 million<\/li>\n<li>Llandudno \u2013 R17 million<\/li>\n<li>Bantry Bay \u2013 R16.9 million<\/li>\n<li>Sandhurst \u2013 R16.5 million<\/li>\n<li>Camps Bay \u2013 R16.2 million<\/li>\n<li>Fresnaye \u2013 R16 million<\/li>\n<li>Waterfront \u2013 R16 million<\/li>\n<li>Higgovale \u2013 R16 million<\/li>\n<li>Bishopscourt \u2013 R15.1 million<\/li>\n<li>Constantia Upper \u2013 R11.6 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These high prices are also representative by the cost of the most expensive individual houses in the area, said Private Property.<\/p>\n<p>Based on current listing data it found that just two of its top 10 most expensive listings were not based in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>7-bedroom house in Fresnaye &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/fresnaye\/T1262297\"> R185,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-fresnaye.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193076\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-fresnaye.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-fresnaye.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-fresnaye-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most expensive property currently listed on Private Property is this villa built on the slopes of Lion&#8217;s Head.<\/p>\n<p>The plot includes two\u00a0swimming pools, a formal lounge with a fire place, and seven bedrooms \u2013 all en-suite.<\/p>\n<p>Other features include\u00a0a gym, domestic quarters, as well as security guard office, three garages and additional parking for seven cars.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you had a 10% deposit to put down on this house, the monthly bond repayments would be R1,634,436.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>5-bedroom house in Clifton &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/clifton\/T809108\"> R150,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-Clifton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193078\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-Clifton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-Clifton.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-Clifton-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The property includes a Zen-like garden set against the mountain and a private pool deck.<\/p>\n<p>Additional features include elevator access to all floors, a cinema room, a gym and fully automated curtains and blinds.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly bond repayments with a 10% deposit would equate to R1,325,219.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>6-bedroom house in Clifton &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/clifton\/T305556\"> R145,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6-Clifton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193080\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6-Clifton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6-Clifton.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6-Clifton-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This home can be found in Nettleton Road, which is reputed to be the most expensive and most sought-after street in Africa, according to Private Property.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by South African architect, Stefan Antoni, features in this 6-bedroom house (all en-suite) include a library, private cinema, wine cellar, gym, massage room and private steam room.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly bond repayments with a 10% deposit would equate to R1,281,045.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>4-bedroom house in Fresnaye &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/fresnaye\/T1142444\"> R125,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4-Fresnaye.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193082\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4-Fresnaye.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4-Fresnaye.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4-Fresnaye-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another Fresnaye home, the property features its own personal olive grove.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for entertaining, it also boasts\u00a0multiple entertainment decks, patios, bars and six reception rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Other features include a\u00a0wine cellar, bar area and steam room.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly bond repayments with a 10% deposit would equate to R1,104,349.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>8-bedroom house in Houghton Estate &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/gauteng\/johannesburg\/rosebank-and-parktown\/houghton-estate\/83-st-patrick-road\/T1158299\"> R110,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/8-Houghton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193084\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/8-Houghton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Known as the \u2018Gatsby Mansion\u2019, this home in Houghton has eight bedrooms and several living and dining rooms.<\/p>\n<p>It also features its own private nightclub, a spa, a library, a gymnasium, boardroom\/conference facilities and both indoor and outdoor pools.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly bond repayments with a 10% deposit would equate to R971,827.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>5-bedroom townhouse in Clifton &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/clifton\/T1138942\"> R100,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-2-Clifton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193086\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-2-Clifton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-2-Clifton.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-2-Clifton-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aligned with the Clifton coastline, this property is actually a series of villas designed as a primary residence or summer home.<\/p>\n<p>The villa has a private swimming pool, private lift and one storage unit.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly bond repayments with a 10% deposit would equate to R883,479.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>6-bedroom house in Bantry Bay &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/bantry-bay\/T1131835\"> R90,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-Bantry.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193088\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-Bantry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-Bantry.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/7-Bantry-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spread across six levels to maximise the ocean views and living space, this home boasts six bedrooms with en-suites.<\/p>\n<p>There is private elevator to each of these floors as well as\u00a0two rim-flow pools, a steam room, TV room, two lounges, modern kitchen and a safe room.<\/p>\n<p>If you put down a 10% deposit and took out a bond over 20 years at the current exchange rate, you would pay R109,831,440 in interest alone on this property.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Gentleman\u2019s estate in Bishopscourt &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/southern-suburbs\/bishopscourt\/T407141\"> R88,500,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bishops.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193090\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bishops.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bishops.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bishops-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Situated on 1.9 hectares of land, \u00a0the property consists of a three bedroom, three bathroom main residence, and a separate two bedroom, two bathroom guest cottage.<\/p>\n<p>It also features a tennis court and swimming pool with pool\/entertainment room.<\/p>\n<p>The purchase price excludes VAT, \u00a0which means you can expect to pay an additional R12,390,000, to the tax man.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>6-bedroom house in Bantry Bay &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/western-cape\/cape-town\/atlantic-seaboard\/bantry-bay\/T1153693\"> R85,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bantry-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-193092\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bantry-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bantry-6.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bantry-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another property, which is actually part of a larger residence, is set high up in the mountains at the end of a private road.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the notable features include a gym, four lounges, a wine cellar, a walk-in safe for your valuables, sauna, two pools (one heated), and a fully imported German kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly bond repayments with a 10% deposit would equate to R750,957.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>5-bedroom house in Sandhurst &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateproperty.co.za\/for-sale\/gauteng\/johannesburg\/sandton-and-bryanston-north\/sandhurst\/48-oxford-avenue\/T1063997\"> R80,000,000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Sandhurst.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-193094 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Sandhurst.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Sandhurst.jpg 650w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Sandhurst-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located two kilometres away from the Sandton CBD, this majestic home features four storeys and has been designed to seamlessly integrate with the manicured gardens outside.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for entertainment it features both a\u00a0formal and informal lounge, illuminated wine cellar &amp; cigar lounge as well as formal and informal dining and breakfast areas.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/192398\/what-its-like-to-live-in-trendy-braamfontein-and-how-much-it-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What it\u2019s like to live in \u2018trendy\u2019 Braamfontein \u2013 and how much it costs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Realtor Private Property has released a new report on 10 of the most expensive houses currently for sale across South 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