Ponte transformed and ready to sell

Ponte City, Johannesburg’s most talked-about building, is about to launch it’s newly renovated upmarket apartments to potential buyers.With a new paint job, a renovated piazza area, and six fully furnished show apartments, the public will finally be invited to buy at this infamous address in Johannesburg.

The showday for the new Ponte City has been set for 28 October 2007. “We’ve already had a lot of interest from potential investors,” says Ponte developer David Selvan.

The new Ponte has been the subject of much discussion of late. The image of the much-loved Ponte being restored to its former glory has caught the imagination of Johannesburgers, many of whom remember Ponte as “the place to be” in Johannesburg.

“We believe Ponte will soon become one of the most popular addresses around. It’s convenient, accessible, a good investment and promises a great lifestyle. The new Ponte really marks the transformation of Johannesburg into a truly world-class African city,” says Ponte City marketer Setshwano Rametse.

The apartments are being marketed as sectional titles to middle and upper middle class buyers at prices ranging from R400k to R900k.

The retail area will include an up-market restaurant, a coffee bar, exclusive grocery store, DVD shop, spa and a state-of-the-art gym. Each apartment comes fully furnished in styles named Glam Rock, Future Slick, Zen-like, Global Fusion, Moroccan Delight and Old Money. 

Lock-up-and-go

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This spacious one-bedroom apartment is a perfect lock-up-and-go holiday place or buy-to-let investment.

Offering one bedroom, one bathroom, large open-plan dining / lounge, kitchen and garage as well as a small balcony. It is North facing with views over the dam and mountains in the distance.

Located in a saught-after complex in an upmarket part of Bredasdorp. With rental demand being very high in this area, the investor buyer will have no problems in finding suitable tenants.

Bredasdorp is a two-hour drive from Cape Town, and is the commercial hub of the Overberg. From here, a short 20 minute drive takes one to Arniston beach, Struisbaai beach as well as the Southern-most tip of Africa. Bredasdorp is growing fast and becomming a very popular weekend destination for Cape Town residents.

This excellent property is on the market for R390 000. Contact the agent, Tia Buys, on 076 1909 188 today.

Arniston Stone Mansion - For Sale

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The quiet fisherman’s village of Arniston is a well-known, saught-after holiday destination in the Overberg region. Since no further development is allowed by local council, finding a property on the market in this area, is not a regular occurace. Those who own property in Arniston, generally hold on to them, as prices increase dramatically each year.

Finding a well-maintained, spectacularly beautiful, large property with seaviews, is vertually impossible! That is why we felt compelled to publish this property on the blog - it s such a rare find.

The house is built in stone with a thatched roof. It comprises of seven bedrooms (six en-suite), large double-volume living areas, fitted kitchen, garage, office area, private wooden decks, patio, etc.

The wood finishes in the house is an absolute must-see! The garden is large and well-designed, views over the sea from the top floor is breath-taking - the property just offers so much, it can not all be described - it has to be seen.

With a price-tag of a mere R5 700 000, this it probably the best buy in the Overberg. Taking into account that the price also includes a large amount of lovely furniture, as well as a seperate vacant erf adjacent to the property, it is quite obvious that this property will not be on the market for long.

Interested parties will need to act soon and contact the agent via e-mail on tia.buys@pamgolding.co.za or mobile +27 (0)76 1909 188.

Manicured family home or B&B in Arniston - For Sale

Private garden

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Superbly maintained five bedroom ensuite home in Arniston, currently operating as an upmarket 3 star B&B. Close to the beach and has sea viewes from the top floor.

Four of the bedrooms have private reception rooms spilling onto a delightful private garden. The property also offers three garages, large dining area, lounge with fireplace, laundry room, private reading area and much more.

Arniston is located in the Western Cape province and is very saught-after as a holiday destination. The village is only two hour’s drive from Cape Town International Airport and one hour’s drive from the Cape’s wine route.

For more information regarding this excellent property for sale, send an e-mail to starfish@websurfer.co.za