Departamento en venta Cape Town, Buitenkant St

NEW PHOTOS ADDED - IMMACULATE UPMARKET, STATE OF THE ART FINISHES Located near the foot of Table Mountain, walking distance from retail hubs/restaurants/central business district. Excellent schools, The My City bus service, easy access to main access routes that connects with N2 freeway. distance to The University of Cape Town 4.6km, Mechaelis School Of Fine Art 1.0km, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology 1.3km. The apartment has a distinct Arts & Crafts style. Unit has been carefully converted from original compartmentalized single level layout, into a loftlike space, with a new second level situated inside the original roof as well as a sculptural double volume living area. Energy efficiency and maximum use of space. T E C H N I C A L: - Complete electrical rewiring with incorporation of battery backup for 50% lights and selected plugs, Solar geyser with electrical thermostat & control panel, LED lights, combo SMEG gas and induction hob & low energy oven, under-tile heating in study / 3rd bedroom, heated towel rail and toilet GEBERIT - integrated electrical ventilation. - Aerated HANSGROHE tap fittings throughout, to reduce water consumption. - The entire roof is sealed with Closed-Cell Polyurethane for maximum temperature control, waterproofing and fire retardancy. The same material has been applied to new lightweight floor for its acoustic benefits/structural properties. - The skylights are VELUX (Swiss import) with double glazing, integrated block-out blinds & retractable heat shields. - All old copper water reticulation pipes have been replaced with new composite pipes. - The west facing door in the study / office was fitted with performance glass as well as an exterior roller blind for heat control. This room can also be changed into a 3rd bedroom with minimal expense. Bathroom will then service both bedrooms on this floor. - New automated garage doors. - The apartment is fitted with TELKOM telephone connection point, Fibre WiFi connection point. - Point-to-point security beams safeguard the balcony area that is linked to the internal alarm system. - Small concealed safe in apartment. - The building has no water ingress or damp issues. A C C O M M O D A T I O N: - Private entrance at Ground Floor level, leading to the apartment at first floor level via a remodeled concrete staircase, newly clad in solid wood. Front door is original, but refitted with a full-height five point lock mechanism, and original stained glass window has been refitted between two layers of intruder proof glass. Level 1- Open plan Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, Scullery / Laundry, with new selected Oak and tiled flooring. The original solid timber window frames restored to its original natural finish and original Oregon floorboards have been incorporated into new sculptural staircase. Kitchen area with finishes of acid washed Carrara marble, flamed granite, sculpted Valcromat in spray painted finishes with accents of Stripey Oak, is fitted with superior German hardware from HÄFELE and BLUM. - Large Balcony leading directly off the living area. - Leading off Living room is a Study/Office or Third Bedroom, that accesses a shared Bathroom with toilet, shower and basin. This room leads onto a timber deck, overlooking the communal courtyard adorned with large Fiddlewood trees. - The Second Bedroom is carpeted and leads directly off the living space and forms an En-Suite with the shared Bathroom comprising of bath, basin and direct access to the shared shower and toilet. The bespoke wardrobe is free-standing and can be included as optional extra. Level 2 - A large open plan carpeted Main Bedroom Suite occupies the modified roof space. Exposed feature truss structures over the double volume, references the aesthetics of a roof structure and functions as the structural support for a full-length floating shelf and headboard in polished stainless steel and raw bamboo. The headboard is suitable for a king or queen size mattress. The bespoke timber bed base is free standing (can be included as an optional extra). The fixed bespoke wardrobe and drawer units were designed to maximize the ergonomic use of the space. - The En-Suite Bathroom with private toilet, double shower and double basin vanity that is part of the open space, is totally bespoke to optimize the space, yet private -One garage - automated door, with electricity. - A self-ventilating utilities cupboard houses the geyser and battery backup unit as well as shelving. Most finishes & fittings are special imports, OLIVARI door handles, NORMAN FOSTER sanitary ware, HANSGROHE & AXOR tap units. Flamed granite slabs were used extensively in first floor bathroom and scullery to craft functional geometric ledges, counter tops and wall cladding. Strategically placed glass screens in translucent white, acid edged and heated sandblasting, creates privacy while natural daylight is filtered into centrally located spaces. This all makes the unit an excellent well priced purchase.