Whether you’re after a New York style penthouse or a gem along the coast, Cape Town penthouses are 'to die for'. Here are six property options to choose from…
1. Lofty V&A Waterfront haven
A sun-drenched penthouse poised in a residential marina on the V&A Waterfront is currently on the market for R28 million. On offer is a lofty, neutral-themed living room with a ribbon of glass connecting the ceiling and walls. This sitting area, generous in its proportions, leads out onto a paved patio where one can savour the rich vistas of the city and Table Mountain.
An independent dining area, accessed through an archway from the living room, shares the identical colour scheme as the aforementioned room and enjoys the same panoramic landscape glimpsed from the balcony.
The kitchen is a small-scale, all-white affair with built-in appliances and recessed lights, which also feature throughout the house.
This city haven comes with three en suite bedrooms, a jacuzzi, a storeroom and three parking bays.
Security features include electric fencing, video monitoring and access control at all security points.
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2. Ritzy City Bowl penthouse
A ritzy penthouse, situated in Cape Town’s City Bowl, is on the market for R7.78 million. A comfortable and non-traditional 285 square metres, the interior makeup consists of polished floors, feature walls, LED strip lights and stackable patio doors.
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a finely furnished kitchen complete the interior picture, which is complemented by an unpolished, undercover terrace.
City Bowl residents enjoy access to a number of quality schools including the Good Hope Seminary High School, St. Mary’s Primary, Ecole Francois Le Vaillant and Gardens Commercial High School.
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3. Deluxe V&A Waterfront home
A fetching split-level home with glass veneers and neutral-coloured interiors on the V&A Waterfront has come onto the market for R24 million. Three luscious bedrooms, three bathrooms and an engaging entertainment area make up part of the 341 square metres of floor space.
A sitting room boasting foldaway shutters and sliding doors, stands in a neat, cosy recess sporting a fashionable feature wall and bar area.
This deluxe penthouse also offers a gourmet German Alpine kitchen, a swimming pool, three parking bays and a storeroom.
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4. Coastal Bakoven gem
A Bakoven paradise of 242 square metres is currently on the market for R12.5 million.
Defined by soaring ceilings and few dividing walls, this breezy penthouse offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a lavish patio.
Attractively slotted in between a lounge and dining area is a white and chrome kitchen, with granite tops, tiled floors and an under counter oven.
This coastal gem also has a lift and access to an indoor, communal gym.
Bakoven is home to a number of food and entertainment establishments such as the Table Mountain Café, the Roudhouse and the Bombay Bicycle Club.
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5. Dynamic Gardens duplex
A young and trendy penthouse, priced at R2.45 million, is currently on the market in Gardens, Cape Town.
This two bedroom affair is characterised by exposed face brick walls and mood lighting. The aforementioned rooms, taking prime spot on the second floor, have been fitted with wooden floors and built-in cupboards with abundant storage space.
A fashionable kitchen stands on one side of the stairs, black and silver kitchenware pressed against an orange background.
This colourful home comes fully curtained, with access to two parking spaces, a storeroom and a swimming pool and braai area.
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6. Two storey Camps Bay retreat
Seascapes boasting tangerine sunsets and a sparkling swimming pool on the lip of a tiled balcony, this Camps Bay retreat is priced at R25 million.
The 455 square metre interior is coated in a serene palette and the ceilings fitted with period light fixtures and complementary recessed lights or LED strip lights.
The property also features a roomy kitchen, styled using silver, integrated appliances and cabinets.
This two storey penthouse comes with direct lift access, stackable shutters, sliding doors and beautiful mountain views.
Camps Bay residents enjoy social beach volleyball, surfing, hiking and the Table Mountain cableway.
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