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Sable Corner is a new contemporary commercial development in Century City.
STRIKING GATEWAY TO CENTURY CITY SABLE Corner is a recently completed contemporary commercial development situated in the thriving Bridgeways Precinct in Century City, Cape Town. Developed by the Rabie Property Group and designed by dhk Architects, the four-storey building is characterised by two merged forms, a distinctive curvilinear glazed facade articulated with vertical aluminium fins and a contrasting formal solid-painted facebrick box
structure. Forming an edge to Sable Road, a major road into Century City, the building boasts enviable views of Cape Town’s CBD, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head and forms a striking gateway into the suburb. Colin Anderson, Rabie chief operating officer, says Sable Corner is within walking distance of the Century City Conference Centre, Century City Hotel and Century Square, where restaurants and
coffee shops spill out onto an open, landscaped area. And with Virgin Active and various apartments a few steps away, the development completes the live-work-play vision of Century City. “Linking the city with decentralised suburban areas, Century City has become the preferred home for many corporate headquarters and Sable Corner is ideally designed for this purpose – a great commercial choice,” says Anderson.
Do your homework if you’re buying off-plan
The Tokyo in the Cape Town CBD is a blend of luxury and efficient city living.
Loop Street development takes off RAWSON Developers’s recently launched The Tokyo has set a new record with the sale of 100 units in just nine minutes. The Tokyo, in Loop Street, Cape Town CBD, is a 148unit residential development offering hotel-style living and micro-apartments. In addition, 133 units were sold on the first day, accounting for 89% of the development being sold, says new business development
manager Morné Moller. While the developers are known for their innovation in the property arena and have captained a comprehensive collection of residential developments in their 25 years of operation, The Tokyo is their first city-centre endeavour. The development is expected to break ground on September 1 and is set to be completed by May 2023. Influenced by Japan’s
futuristic capital, The Tokyo is a blend of luxury and efficient city living, offering views of Table Mountain rising from the city below. Only a few units in the development are still available. The sales launch was hosted online allowing clients to shortlist their favourite units prior to the launch. However, they could only start reserving units once sales opened to the public on March 16.
GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Buyers should always visit the site on which a new development is being built, before committing to the purchase.
BUYING an apartment off-plan makes the end product hard to conceptualise, says David Sedgwick, managing director of Horizon Capital Residential. What will the home look like? Where exactly will it be situated within the building? Which direction will it face? And what will be the view from the apartment? It is, therefore, important that you physically visit the site to see it for yourself and to understand what the risks might be once the building is complete. “For example, you might notice that other buildings could come up and potentially block your view.” He recommends that you ask the developer for the expected monthly levy costs, so that you know what to expect. Sedgwick adds: “With our electricity problem, having a generator in the building is a great benefit as well as being a great future selling feature.”
Residents of The Woodland will have country-style living near the bustling heart of Umhlanga. LOCATION, lifestyle, and luxury are what residents can look forward to at The Woodland, a new sectional title estate being developed by NASA Developments in a quiet enclave close to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and bustling heart of Umhlanga. Tucked away down Woodlands Close, near the Reddam private school, this exclusive estate will contain just 39 free-standing homes, set among towering
60-year-old trees which provide deep shade, fresh air and a home for dozens of bird species. In keeping with this tranquil natural environment, the homes in The Woodland will be built using the latest “green” designs and materials to ensure that they are energy efficient and eco-friendly. Communal amenities on the estate will include an entertainment area, pool, children’s play area and walking/ cycling trails around
the perimeter. This will be secured with concrete palisade and electric fencing and further security measures include controlledaccess via a guardhouse, electronic surveillance and CCTV. Residents of The Woodland will have the best of both worlds – country-style living in a peaceful, stress-free environment and the convenience of living close to top schools and upmarket shops, medical facilities and sports venues.
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