This architectural masterpiece is presented for sale by Greeff Properties
This architecturally significant four-bedroom Bishopscourt home, designed by architect Don Albert, is on the market for R35 million through Greeff Properties, the exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Cape Town, South Africa.
From the patio, which leads off the entrance hall, there’s an almost dizzying sensation of being suspended among the treetops with commanding, uninterrupted vistas of Table Mountain’s southeastern slopes—the views from upstairs are positively panoramic.
The architect’s vision for the unique residence is his response to a brief stipulating that there were to be no straight lines. The result is a futuristic marriage of tight, crisp, contemporary elements and organically undulating curves.
Set on 5,612 square meters, or more than one and one-quarter acres, the property includes two pools, a spa, gymnasium, integrated sound system, solar panels, and state-of-the-art security systems. The connoisseur's kitchen claims a glass-panelled walk-in fridge and a dumbwaiter lift from the kitchen to the main bedroom.
Coveted by many but rarely available on the open market, addresses within Bishopscourt comprise some of the most valuable real estate not only in South Africa, but possibly on the African continent. One of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, it was originally the site of Jan van Riebeeck’s farm, Boscheuwel—the hedge he planted in 1660 to protect the cattle of the Cape colonists still stands in Kirstenbosch. It can also be seen in Klaassens Road, opposite number 31.
At present, Bishopscourt has approximately 350 properties, making it the suburb with the largest erven in the southern suburbs. The neighborhood is home to large family residences, numerous consulates and embassies, exclusive guest houses, and a collection of local and international celebrities. Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife, Leah, still number among the residents, and it was in their home that Nelson Mandela spent his first night of freedom after his release in February 1990.
Bishopscourt has historically retained its property values since demand has always been well in excess of supply. "Currently, the most sought-after properties are priced from the entry level of R8 million to R15 million, and these are likely to include a house you’ll want to knock down and rebuild. A plot alone, in a good position, is more likely to come on the market at R12 million," says Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Properties.
Greeff agent for Bishopscourt, Debbie Woods, recently sold four 3,700-square-meter plots for a total of R54 million. The sprawling plots—invariably starting at around 4,000 square meters, or roughly one acre—are highly unlikely to be subdivided due to the laws set down by Bishopscourt’s strong and often vocal residents’ association.
According to Greeff, the best buy in the area right now is a brand-new, unfinished six-bedroom home on 4,000 square meters, with wraparound sea and mountain views. This gem is priced at R7.95 million. Other properties in Bishopscourt, also available through Greeff Properties, include a north-facing 3,718-square-meter plot priced at R15.75 million, a gracious R17.9 million six-bedroom Sir Herbert Baker home on 4,907 square meters, and a luxurious five-bedroom Georgian home for R22 million. Visit www.greeff.co.za to view more properties.
