Property
South Africa

5

Beds

2

Baths

1

Parking

2,300 m²

Floor area

2,300 m²

Stand size

House 5 beds 3 baths 2,300 m²

About this property

Overview

A famous architect's home—unique in so many ways. Situated on the historic Observatory Ridge with breathtaking views south, in a tiny secured street. This 1960s-style property is ideal for lovers of space, light, style, and rare architecture.

Main Features

  • Three to four bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms (main bedroom en-suite)
  • Lounge and dining room
  • Wide passage
  • Guest toilet
  • Dream post-modern kitchen with scullery
  • Two working fireplaces
  • Huge entertainment area with built-in braai
  • Sparkling pool
  • Three downstairs storerooms
  • Ample parking

Additional Amenities

  • Two income-producing cottages
  • LP bottled gas with gas geyser
  • Two water tanks
  • Pressure pump

Rooms & layout

Bedroom × 5
Bathroom × 2
Guest Toilet
Lounge
Dining Room
Kitchen
Room × 3
Storage × 3
Garage

Features & amenities

PoolBraaiSecurityFireplaceGuest cottagesGas geyserWater tanksEntertainment areaEn suite bedroom

Price & ownership

Asking price R 2 100 000
Price per m² R 913
Municipal valuation -

Cost to buy (indicative)

Purchase type is not confirmed below. Transfer duty is estimated for a standard resale (not a VAT-inclusive developer or vendor sale). Check with the agent.

Upfront split

Property price R 2,1M
Taxes + legal + admin fees R 81,4K

Rough split: 96.3% purchase price, 3.7% buying costs.

  • Asking price R 2 100 000
  • Transfer duty (est.) R 39 786
  • Deeds Office (transfer) R 1 825
  • Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 39 785
  • Deeds lodgement R 52
  • Total indicative R 2 181 448

Estimates from SARS transfer duty tables, Deeds Office–style fees, and LSSA conveyancing guidelines. Not financial or legal advice. Confirm with your attorney. Duty uses the higher of price or market value.

Table ref: sars_2025-04-01

Bond Calculator

R 19 831 /month

Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 4 969 425

Deposit 10% · R 210 000
Loan term 20 years
5 yr 30 yr
Interest rate 11.25% p.a.
5% Prime ~11.25% 20%

Monthly repayment vs interest rate (deposit fixed at 10%)

Monthly repayment vs deposit percentage (rate fixed at 11.25%)

Indicative estimate only. Loan of R 1 890 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.

R 2 100 000