For a city that seems to offer everything – winter sun, mountainous surrounds, the Atlantic Ocean at your feet and vineyards as far as the eyes can see – Cape Town is surprisingly overlooked. When South Africa has three capital cities, it seems almost unfair that a city as bustling, cosmopolitan and cultural as Cape Town is assigned the label of the legislative city. Such a bureaucratic responsibility threatens to overlook the city’s vibrant charisma; a multicultural metropolis with blissful natural wonders.
This one-of-a-kind duplex penthouse, however, makes full advantage of the city’s charm.
[See also: One11 Residences Penthouse Hits NYC Market for $17m]
Located in Cape Town’s Sea Point – ranked in the top 25 of the world’s coolest neighborhoods by Time Out – the penthouse is surrounded by mountainous guardians at the foot of Signal Hill, itself at the doorstep of Table Mountain. The Estate property faces out towards the Cape Town Atlantic Seaboard, offering unparalleled, panoramic ocean views. There is a sense of security and serenity, as though you are on top of the world.
Entering The Estate is an exclusive experience in itself. Taking the private entrance on the lower ground floor, just off from the 22-car garage – which also features a sleek Ferrari-themed cinema room and equipped bar area – the private glass lift introduces those beautiful scenic views, before opening up into the penthouse’s contemporary hallway.
[See also: The Triplex Penthouse at The Haydon is Sky-high City Living]
Every inch of this Cape Town penthouse’s sprawling footprint of 8,100 sq ft has been designed to balance living with entertaining. The huge, open-plan dining and lounge area not only hosts excellent views but provides plenty of space for parties, too, with the large formal dining area accommodating up to 18 guests. A fully-equipped bar overlooks, while the floor-to-ceiling terrace doors open up to the wraparound balcony, seamlessly transitioning from the indoor to outdoor living spaces. For wine lovers, a remarkable walk-in glass wine cellar leaves plenty of room to store your favorite bottles of South African wine.
Adjacent are the penthouse’s three double ensuite bedrooms. While each offers its own expansive views of the sea and surrounding mountainside, the principal suite – with a private terrace, pajama lounge and separate dressing room – provides the ultimate luxurious retreat.
[See also: The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in South Africa]
Saving the best for last, head upstairs for the penthouse’s pinnacle, where the roof-top, pool level serves as the epitome of an indoor-outdoor lavish lifestyle. Opening up to almost 5,000 sq ft of entertainment, lounge and leisure space, the floor features an all-encompassing indoor kitchen and 12-seater dining area, along with a covered outdoor eating area. Whether it’s elaborate parties or more intimate gatherings, the space is exceptionally equipped for hosting. A poolside lounge and bar offer a more relaxed experience, while the integrated braai (a culturally traditional South African barbecue) brings friends and family together in day-to-day life, as well as celebration.
$14m, ddre.global
[See also: Lepogo Lodges: Luxury Safari Meets Conservation in South Africa]
