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Mansion CAPE TOWN’s grandest palatial residence Recognized by up-market magazines as South Africa’s most glamorous and expensive residential property A renowned location for commercial, film and photo shoots The preferred choice of celebrities and royal families Tranquil and relaxing in irresistible natural settings Only 3 minutes away from the world famous Clifton beaches and 10 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre 3 minutes from the vibrant nightclubs and Cafes of Camps Bay Beach 7 000 m2 of lush parks and gardens with unique water ways and ponds Unobstructed views of Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles and the majestic Atlantic Ocean 1 800 m2 of luxurious living space with equally magnificent guesthouse An out of this world grand master suite boasting a double bathroom and spacious ocean facing terrace 6 luxury suites in the main residence Ample underground parking for 7 cars Convenient own street access and double garage for guest house Olympic size Versace-style swimming pool Soothingly fragrant herb and vegetable garden 4 fully furnished terraces leading off residential suites and the studio Charming orange orchard and rose garden 2 aesthetic fountains Tropical lily pond 15 million Rand entertainment system serving indoor and outdoor living areas Beautifully handcrafted doors and fully gilded cornices Soundless and concealed state-of-the-art air condition system with independent IPAD control in every room Underfloor heating with IPAD control Back and side lit marble covered walls in showering spaces with mirrored TVs in bathrooms Elegant dining terrace facing the swimming pool and majestic Lion’s Head 24 fully operational CCTV cameras covering entire property and immediate armed response Master suite secured electronically as a panic room in seconds Balinese style breakfast terrace opening on to Lion’s Head Fully equipped library with computer, printer, fax and scanner as well as cosy fireplace Rolling lawn terrace with distinct Cap d’Antibes atmosphere giving on to Atlantic Ocean Spacious dining room seating 8 people Live-in La Cornue kitchen from France combining old world fireplace and 3D TV Cap Ferrat style ocean view evening terrace framed by ancient Indian palace columns State- of-the-art media room fully equipped with Apple Mac computer, scanner, fax, printer, Loewe TV, Blu-Ray, CD player and IPODS Vast living room leading off to terrace with views of natural lily pond and Twelve Apostles Mountains Elegant reception room opening on to grand west terrace, superb for lazy afternoon tea Perfectly secure location within small street triangle with 24 hour patrol by 15 armed guards Additional courtyard parking for up to 10 cars World’s largest Panasonic TV in living room Beyond Belief: 100 m2 Parisian 3D cinema Superfast WIFI covering whole property (CISCO network) Samsung 3D TVs and Blu-Ray in all guest rooms set in ceiling or recessed in walls Premier quality loudspeakers in all sleeping rooms and living areas, including pools and temples Light and mood setting on entire property (each floor, main and guest residences and gardens) with independent IPAD control Unique and tasteful erotic and romantic art collection tastefully displayed throughout mansion Versace china and silverware Stunning Carrara marble statue “The Greek Slave” by Scipione Tadolini (Rome, 1860) Comfortable and naturally well-lit studio / atelier for the artist with aesthetic winter garden Deeply relaxing Oriental massage room High powered gym kitted with Techno gym equipment Elegant dance room with 21:9 TV screen Restful sauna / steam room Sizeable employee area and facilities, including showers, toilets, laundry and public rooms in residence Additional and stylish living room and kitchen in guesthouse with every comfort Multiple award winning park and gardens in the 4 different Provencal, South of France, Tropical and South African floral styles Therapeutic massage temple set in authentic Indonesian and Balinese vegetation Automated functions in all rooms and terraces independently controlled via 36 IPADS 100 000 music titles from music server available in all living sleeping and living areas Thousands of DVDs and movies available via internal movie server (Kaleidoscope) available in all rooms 3 beautiful antique Fireplaces Walls luxuriously covered in Zuber wallpaper Imaginative and graceful ceilings hand-painted by original artists Valuable Persian Tabriz carpets in all rooms Fabrics and draperies from Carlucci Fully functional security house on premises for additional security as well as full perimeter electronic fencing Handy elevator connecting all floors 4-line telephone and paging system available in all rooms Electronic DO NOT DISTURB and MAKE UP THE ROOM buttons in all guest rooms Charming, friendly and efficient 4-person staff catering to all guest needs for that truly welcomed and home feeling 24 Hour general manager (formerly with the Mount Nelson Hotel) resident on property in separate villa Serene and composed tea temple
The Mansion ENIGMA MANSION, Cape Town’s grandest palatial residence occupies more than 7 000 m2 of the most prestigious residential property on the Atlantic seaboard. It is superbly located within a triangle of small streets in the heart of The Glen. Extensively featured in international commercial, film and photo shoots, this landmark residence and property stands peacefully and gracefully in The Glen between Camps Bay and Clifton’s beaches. Secluded and sheltered from the sometimes feisty Cape winds, it is conveniently just 50 m away from the Table Mountain Park and adjoins a nature reserve on two other boundaries. Boasting its own little stream, 6000 m2 of private park and gardens, waterways and ponds, its unobstructed views of Cape Town’s famous landmarks, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic Ocean are enviable. Bordering the most tranquil residential area of the Fair Cape, ENIGMA MANSION enjoys complete peace and quiet while only three minutes away from the buzzing cafes and restaurants of Camps Bay and Clifton beaches. The largest properties on this most expensive and extremely safe area of Cape Town usually hinge on around 1000 m2. ENIGMA MANSION, however, majestically dwarfs these by comparison. Standing on four different plots purchased and artfully combined to create a magnificently spacious residence, ENIGMA MANSION remains uniquely different. With its extensive gardens and private guesthouse, the main residence stretches over 1 586 m2. The guest house/atelier at the lower west end of the property itself comprises 264 m2 of living space and has its own separate street entrance. The manicured gardens and parks surrounding the residence create a private world of its own. Built in the style of the grand residence in a bygone era, a mansion like this, to be sure, exists only in such places as the South of France and Long Island.
The Rooms and Suites at the Residence
Reception room, Ground floor
Living room, Master Suite 1st floor
Living Room, Ground floor
Parisian style 3D Cinema, basement
The ground floor of the residence is the perfect venue for glamorous parties, intimate get-togethers and cosy family life. Residents and guests may enjoy the airiness and freedom of elegant high ceilinged rooms and living areas with double doors leading on to numerous terraces with breath taking views. 670 m2 alone of this luxurious residence is set aside as living areas, consisting of a plush library, fully-equipped media room, eclectic live-in kitchen, elegant dining room, adjoining outdoor terraces, opulent reception and living rooms as well as lobbies, a powder room, a cloak room and guest WC. Double doors leading off to the natural tropical ponds and other water ways create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. The first floor of the residence is entirely dedicated to the west facing grand master suite which can only be described as ‘out of this world’. A dream suite so romantic and pleasing to the senses, it is simply breathtaking, not to mention its many conveniences and aesthetic qualities. This suite élégant consists of an intimate living room, master bedroom with walk-in closets and two ensuite bathrooms themselves consisting of two separate shower rooms. Three sets of double door lead on to roomy terraces overlooking the ocean, park and gardens and the Versace swimming pool. There are three additional spacious and opulent bedroom suites in the main residence, each with its own enclosed, large and luxurious bathroom. Needless to say, all three bedroom suites lead to their own private terraces with equally beautiful views. All sleeping rooms have state-of-the-art soundless and concealed air conditioning and underfloor heating. Residents may comfortably cope with the Cape summers and winters by easily accessing these independently controlled room temperature systems via IPADS recessed into the wall of each room. The latest premier brand 3D televisions are also recessed into the wall or released electronically from the ceilings for comfortable viewing. The 627 m2 basement of the main residence is pure entertainment pleasure for body and mind. It houses a state-of-the art erotic 100 m2 Parisian style 3D cinema, for those more seductive moments. The cinemas movie server has access to ‘thousands of blockbusters’. A gym with Techno gym equipment, a dance room with a 21:9 flat screen, a sauna, change room, a relaxation room with incredible moving artefacts, shower and WC and a most sensual massage room / spa offer a wide variety of sport and entertainment choices for residents.
The Studio and Guesthouse The two-storey guesthouse is located on the west boundary of the premises and may be rented at the same time as main residence of the ENIGMA MANSION. With décor as luxurious as that found in the main residence, the guest house is designed after an atelier/studio. Two master suites, 2 bathrooms, walk-in closets, a huge and prolific winter garden with atelier, cosy living room and kitchen as well as a two-car garage and its own street access are some of the features that make for comfortable and stylish living.
The Versace Style Pool
Masterbedroom, Studio First Floor
Studio Westside
Versace Style pool North/East view
Versace Style pool North/West view
For sure the most unique and palatial pool in Cape Town, likely the most glamorous and sexy pool in the Western Hemisphere.
Ultimate Luxury The ENIGMA MANSION surpasses even the finest residences around the world. Every door handle, plate and hinge is a gilded piece of handmade art from Argentina’s master craftsmen of one of the last factories worldwide able to replicate designs from the time of Louis XIV. Exquisite hand printed wall papers are from the Rolls Royce of wall coverings, ZUBER of Paris and rich fabrics from Carlucci and Designers Guild. The expert eye will appreciate the luxury of these wall paper made by the only company in the world still using hand printing techniques which makes for the highly special and super expensive walls. Hand-made and antique chandeliers and wall lamps are each one of a kind. Shades for floor, table and wall lamps as well as the chandelier are hand made to order by an artist in California and are themselves true works of art as they create settings and moods of magic with light around the residence. Easily operated IPADs allow for easy operation of the lighting system. An ancient brick wall covering technique from Morocco, similar to Venetian stucco, so work intensive it is rarely used anywhere in the world today, is to be found throughout the mansion to give the closest feeling of hundred year old ancient marble walls while just being completed in 2012. Sublime Persian Tabriz carpets acquired from Essie in London, considered the world’s leading carpet expert, adorn the floors. Every last detail in ENIGMA MANSION, down to the smallest items such as the 24-piece Versace China sets and defined silverware has been selected with the most discerning eye regardless of the cost.
The Art at the Enigma Residence
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Original works of art are displayed throughout the residence. A most rare and beautiful piece is the graceful classic white Carrara marble sculpture, ‘The Greek Slave’ by Scipione Tadolini (Rome, 1860), an enigmatic life-size figure of a female slave.
ENIGMA MANSION is fitted with the latest available technology, software and customized programming for effortless use throughout the property. The 100% reliable and superfast Wifi (CISCO) network is fully available in every room and corner. Two years of planning, testing and programming and 15 million Rands have gone into this perfected IT system. IPADs recessed into the walls of major rooms, released by the push of a button serve as the key control for convenient IT use at any point in the room. The ingenious IPAD system all for the following functions: control of all lights in a room, a floor or the entire house via 5 different mood settings, control of animation in a room, selection and control of music from 4 different servers and hundreds of thousands of titles, artists and playlists via the high end speakers recessed into the ceilings of all rooms and public areas, operating of the television, Blu-Ray, Movie Server and IPODS in a room, opening and closing of cinema screen curtains or other specific TV functions such as motorised lifting of the screen into the ceiling, activating and controlling soundless state-of-the-art air conditioning or underfloor heating in a room, activating of gas fire places and shut down of security shutters to close off grand master bedroom suite from any outside access to form a self-contained panic room as well as access to the security, alarm system and CCTV cameras.
View of West Lobby with Statue
Original painting by famous artist Taras Loboda
The Park and Gardens 2
The 6 000 m terraces and gardens with their waterways and temples create a tranquil world of unsurpassed beauty, fed abundantly by water from the mansion’s very own borehole. From all vantage points of the property, unobstructed views of Cape Town’s major landmarks – Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles, may be enjoyed.
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A Reflection of Harmony Enjoy a relaxing massage from ENIGMA MANSION’S own incredible massage therapist in the Indonesian massage temple set in an unbelievable natural setting. Enjoy the calming tea temple with a selection of pastries and treats served at the traditional afternoon tea.
Security ENIGMA MANSION stands in probably the most secure triangle of streets in the entire country. Secured by 15 expertly trained guards who patrol the perimeter of the property 24 hours a day, additional security for within the property is provided by the guard house. Since its existence, there has never been a single or the smallest security incident at the mansion. Leaving nothing to chance where the issue of security is concerned, the grand master suite also serves as a panic room and can be sealed within 30 seconds after activation of the alarm. Activation of panic buttons in every room is guaranteed to bring armed response on to the property within 2 minutes. The alarm system, serviced by the professional private security company ADT, also have guardhouses stationed 150 m and 50 m distant from the property.
Service The ENIGMA MANSION comes with an efficient and discreet 4-person staff, including an on site manager. A housekeeper, gardener and technician ensure the smooth upkeep of the mansion, its garden and utilities.
RATES IN SOUTH AFRICAN RAND EFFECTIVE 2014/15 (Inclusive of VAT)
Cancellation policy: 75% refund of paid rental cancelling more than 60 days prior to begin of rental
01 January to 31 December 49 500 ZAR Enigma Residence (sleeps 8).
50% refund of paid rental cancelling less than 60 days prior to arrival but more than 45 days before arrival 25% refund of paid rental cancelling less than 45 days prior to begin of rental but more than 30 days before arrival
10 000 ZAR Enigma Studio (sleeps 4) only in conjunction with Enigma Residence.
No refund for cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival.
The minimum rental is 3 days over the period 16 January to 14 November and 7 days over the period 15 December to 15 January.
Address: Enigma Mansion, 11 Blair Road, Camps Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
The rate includes all Utility costs, 3 full time staff, Onsite Manager and Airport Transfers.
10 minutes from City Centre, 10 minutes from world famous shopping paradise V & A Waterfront
Terms and Conditions Full payment of rental fees, security deposit and insurance to be made at the time of booking. Security Deposit for the Enigma Residence only : 90 000 ZAR. Security Deposit for the Enigma Residence including the Studio : 130 000 ZAR. Damages by the guest are insured with a Breakage Guarantee by GuardRisk Insurance Company up to an amount of 1 000 000 ZAR. at a cost of 575 ZAR per day.
General Manager: Louis J. Brink Tel.: 0027 82 499 8410
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25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, 3 minutes from world famous beaches,
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