Here’s more, from James Edition. Bold signature home, simplistic architectural work of art combined with solid wood, steel & glass. Perfect for the claustrophobic perfectionist. Spread over four levels with breathtaking views. The dominant ocean views are exacerbated by massive window scapes and rap-a-round wooden decks. A sanctuary where all have their own private space, each […]
Look, we’ve all thought about buying a wine estate. But never in your wildest dreams did you imagine that the historic Constantia Uitsig estate would be up for grabs. You’ve eaten at La Colombe, right? Well that would be a small part of your new estate.
“But I don’t like Table Mountain!” Ignoring the fact that that’s a ridiculous statement, consider this: If you don’t like Table Mountain, tilt your head 45 degrees, and get a load of Lions Head. That’s right, my sweet. You’re in Tamboerskloof now. Fancy Tamboerskloof. And there is nothing that you’ll never know about a sunrise […]
Douw Steyn is one of South Africa’s richest men, with a personal fortune of well over R8 billion, and he will be making a permanent mark on the Johannesburg landscape by creating a residential estate bigger than the whole of Sandton.
House of the Week has been somewhat unfairly slanted towards Cape Town lately. Naturally, a multitude of gorgeous homes are dotted around this wonderful country of ours, and this week Johannesburg presents a sprawling home with a spa complex, wine cellar, terraced gardens, two satellite cottages, and staff quarters
Julius Malema’s Sandown home in Johannesburg is going under the hammer to cover his tax bill.
Think about that for a second. Even if you win the mammoth R1.5 billion Euromillions lottery, you won’t even be able to afford it. How rude is that? You’ll never guess where it is..
Take that, Vaal river! The Limassol Marina is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Well, yet. It’s still in the construction phase. This megamarina is being constructed on the Mediterranean island’s southwest tip and is “an exclusive waterfront development designed by a world-renowned team of architects and engineers.” The project is still in the under construction, […]
If your numbers for Wednesday’s Powerball Lottery come through, you’re gonna kick yourself that number One Cornwall Terrace has been sold! For £80million! And that was R270 million below asking price! It’s clearly a buyer’s market..
Well, look, apparently money can buy anything. This is architectural gem was designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects. Known as “The Glass House” its beauty covers almost 27 000 square feet of prime real estate in Johannesburg. This, from Design Milk: This modern mansion comes complete with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a […]
We haven’t visited the Atlantic Seaboard for quite some time, and there’s a lot to be said for Fresnaye – the wind-free zone against the thigh of Signal Hill. Killer views and a good life. Woolies down the road and Giovanni’s easy access. Click..
Oe, now here’s a treat. We’ve long been fans of the Westcliff suburb of Johannesburg, with it’s rose quartz outcrops and shady, solid jacaranda trees dotted about the sloping hillside. It’s a quiet area. It’s an expensive area. And this mini-mansion lives up to the reputation of the area, quietly killing it with a large […]
Introducing the YO! Home. Basically, Simon Woodroffe has decided that it is time that we redesign the studio home in an affordable and ergonomic manner.
Just take it all in. You could command an empire from these grounds. And what’s the going rate for your own principality? Obviously the current owners were brought up with solid breeding, because they think it’s rude to set a number that large in writing. The price is POA. But then, price doesn’t ever really […]
With furnishings and fittings valued at over R100 alone (inventory available on request), it is not surprising that the owner of Enigma mansion has already turned down offers of up to R235 million (EUR 20 million). The selling price is R300 million, and the lucky buyer will take ownership of Cape Town’s most exclusive, extravagant, […]
[Available for rental or purchase exclusively through 2oceansvibe. Contact enigma@2oceansvibe.com] The Glen in Camps Bay is famous for being both wind-free and home to some of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals. It comes as no surprise that this magnificent newly-built palace (featured this morning on fashion blog popyacollar), is set right in the middle of the […]
You read that headline and thought, why should I care? Well I’ll tell you why, cause giant holes in the moon are a big deal, especially since they present an amazing real-estate opportunity.
RetailEstateWeb just released the results of its annual property value survey, with some fairly interesting results. For a start, it’s obvious that The Fairest Remains just that, with seven out of the nations ten most valuable suburbs. Not shabby, hey? Perhaps I’m new to the property game, but my question is: Is a pad in […]
We’re all used to the crazy prices charged on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard and, when compared to overseas prices in select premier destinations, they’re pretty reasonable. But now things are moving to the next level. Because right here I have for you a R100 million house. That’s US$14 million. Pretty serious stuff. Check it out […]