The more aspirational of us often discuss the difference between what “your” R10 million or R20 million or R50 million buys on “either side of the mountain.” These chats usually take place around EuroMillions lottery draw time. More to the point, we compare the size of the property you can get in Clifton, with the options on offer in Constantia and Bishopscourt. Whilst R20 million could buy you a nice pad with a good view in Clifton, the sea-view translates into a mini-estate in Constantia.

That said, when you start moving into the bigger numbers, like R40-50 million, the estates in Constantia and Bishopscourt become quite sizeable. So big, in fact, that the ocean and its views become a distant memory. Because you’ve got tennis courts, 2-hole golf greens, electric buggies rolling around, and a staff core of 15 with a house manager and staff “cottages.” Your property should also have an “IN” driveway and an “OUT” driveway.

It is therefore with great interest than I investigated a property in Bishopscourt, which has just gone on the market for R98 million. 8 bedrooms, 10 reception rooms, 9 garages and space for ten more cars. It’s on 3 acres and boasts water features, a pool, a tennis court, a pavilion and a separate Estate Manager’s cottage (tick). Also included are “grand reception rooms plus bur, billiard room, cinema, music room and wine tasting room.”

Follow the link to see more photos of this beast.

View the rest of this property (full info plus tons of photos) on the Seeff website HERE.

Play the Euromillions Lottery, which has jackpots which allow you to buy houses like this one, online HERE.