In the Heart of Cape Town

Exclusive Mandate Offers From: R1,395,000 This alluring third floor one bedroom apartment is not only an exciting investment but also an opportunity to own a piece of Cape Town architectural history. The apartment includes a spacious open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen, a large bedroom and en-suite bathroom with outlooks over Greenmarket Square to the north and Shortmarket Street to the east. The recently remodeled apartment, includes black and white tiling, to reflect the Art Deco character of the building. The bathroom includes a combined shower and bath. While lighting is contemporary, original interior doors and windows reflect the Art Deco origins of the building whilst draped in designer venetian blinds. The building boasts 24-hour security and is wired for DSTV. Parking can be arranged in nearby parking garages, including The Decks and the Waldorf Arcade in Burg Street, off Greenmarket Square. Market House, on Cape Town’s historic Greenmarket Square, is regarded by architects and heritage specialists as one of the most important Art Deco buildings in Cape Town. Built in 1930 for Commercial Union, Market House was designed by WH Grant, one of the leading architects of the time. The building was completely restored in 2006 and converted into 47, mostly north-facing apartments, along with ground floor shops and first-floor offices. Theodore Yach Property Services conceptualized and managed the restoration project, which included cataloguing, restoring and refitting the interior Art Deco fittings, including lights, handles and doors. Art Deco period features of the exterior include black marble plinth facings, bas-relief eagles, patterned spandrels and multi-level parapets. Façade reliefs include Western Cape and Aztec motifs, such as proteas, ferns, suns and zig-zag patterns, as interpreted by Art Deco designers of the 1920s. Levies: TBC Rates: TBC Offers From: R1,395,000 Exclusive Mandate