At the end of a meandering private drive in the lush green of the Embassy Belt of upper Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa, a marvelous colonial-style villa awaits new owners. Set amid meticulously tended gardens in the shadow of Capetown’s famous Table Mountain, the 2-plus acre estate is on the market for 49,000,000 South African rand ($3.13 million).
Inside, the villa is all about warmth, luxury, and uncompromising craftsmanship. The interiors were re-envisioned by the current owners during the recent upgrading of the famous home. (Greef Christie’s International Real Estate)
Built back in the mid-1960s for a famous department store heir, this glorious manor was recently refitted and customized by the renowned Stellenbosch architects Dennis Moss and Partners, and a team led by Martina le Roux. The 1,395-square-meter (15,016-square-foot) residence is built on two levels and features five luxurious bedrooms and five and a half baths. The immaculate interiors are highlighted by bespoke finishes, such as finely crafted carpentry accents, surround sound in many areas, American oak floors, and high ceilings.
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