Marina Tower, A Unique Triple Storey Building On The Water
Asking Price: R5,000,000 (Negotiable)
Marina Tower is not only a superb house it is the icon of the Marina Da Gama Complex. The property was built in the early seventies and was designed as a powerful piece of arcitecture. The tower stands 15 meters high and gives a panoramic view of the surrounding area. From the Tower you can see a, picture perfect, image of Table Mountain, False Bay and the entire of Marina Da Gama.
Marina Da Gama was devolped on the sandvlei and a number of canals were excavated to give the properties there own water front. The complex was originally designed to mimic the florida queys and has a vibrant and friendly feel. Many of the residents enjoy swimming and water sports on the Marina. This adds to the unique qualities of life on the property.
The Marina Da Gama complex is located 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, and is only 25 min from central Cape Town. You are situated on the Stellenbosch wine route and only 30 mins from the navy port of Simonstown. Due to the ideal location it means that you can experience the diversity of Cape Town.
Marina Tower is not only a fantastic family house it has 2 compact cottages built to its side. These are rented out for ninty percent of the year. This offers an extra source of income and potential for a memorable family holiday retreat.
Cottage one is a fully functional self catering unit with 2 bedrooms both of which have ensuites, a third is located on a mezzanine level. This will sleep six people comfortably and is located next door to the main property. Cottage two is next door to cottage 1, this has one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and an open plan living area. Perfect potential for long term letting for a couple/single person. However if this does not appeal there is potential to add a second storey to both of the properties and convert them into separate townhouses.
The main property has an expansive open plan kitchen/dining area and is perfect for socialising. The formal lounge area is located on the ground floor and contains the most amazing views through the 9m x 2.5m window that looks out over the canal. This is another unique feature that is not availible to any of the other properties on the marina. upstairs there are four bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, one of which is shared.
To summarise, these are some of the amazing and unique points that are available with this property:-
- Live in main house, rent out 2 self catering cottages,
- 90% Capacity on rentals,
- Viewing tower with panoramic views of false bay and table mountain.
- large waterfront entertainment patio,
- Beautiful landscaped gardens,
- Large lounge with 9m x 2.5m viewing window of lake,
- Office with Pabx telephone system,
- 5 mins to the sandy beaches of false bay,
- Ideal for guest house / family use,
- 540 m2 Floor space,
- ideal town house conversion.
In conclusion this is a truly unique property that is full of potential and is available at an amazing price. Property's like the Marina Tower truly are an opportunity of a life time!
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| About This Property |
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| Other Properties | | Address: |
| Marina Tower, East Lake Island
Marina Da Gama
Cape Town
Western Cape 7945
South Africa | | For Sale By: |
| Owner | | Construction Year: |
| 1972 | | Area: |
| 1,393 m2 | | | Bedrooms: |
| 8 | | Bathrooms: |
| 6 | | Sleeps: |
| 16 | | Stories: |
| 3 | | Parking Spaces: |
| 8 | |
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| Features - Amenities |
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| - Appliances
- Pet Friendly
- Maid's Quarters
- Maid's Bathroom
- Laundry Room
| | - Balcony
- Terrace
- Patio
- Ocean View
- Lake View
| | - Mountain View
- Lake Waterfront
- Romote Security Gate,
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