These Million-Dollar Homes In South Africa Will Completely Change Your Idea Of Africa

If you plan to visit or move to Africa, chances are that finding a million-dollar home is on top of your bucket list. Contrary to what most western media will have you believe, Africa is home to some of the world’s most luxurious homes. For Africans in the diaspora and African-Americans returning or visiting the continent, house hunting should be the least of your problems. Is Africa really backward that there are no exotic homes? Well, you will find out as you read on.
For this list, we present to you ten of South Africa’s choicest million-dollar homes. We have selected homes within serene and secure neighborhoods, with proximity to urban facilities. Some of these homes come in special, reserved neighborhoods, and they will make your stay in Africa worth the while.
1. Jewel of Camps Bay, Cape Town

The Jewel of Camps Bay is just a few kilometers from the Camps Bay Primary & Secondary School. The property is also 10 minutes away from the V&A Waterfront Mall, and 15 minutes away from the Cape Town International Airport. Some property features include Waterfront, fireplace, smart security and electric fencing, cameras, state-of-the-art infinity pool. Others are Guest Quarters, a five-car basement garage, parking spaces off-street, Wi-Fi.
2. Gatsby Mansion

3. Lanseria

Lanseria boasts a beautifully tendered and landscaped garden with a rim-flow outdoor swimming pool. The driveway leads to a warming parking garage. Inside the home is a grand glass entrance door with leads into the Grand Sitting Room with sumptuous chandeliers. The spectacular country view also adds a touch of luxury.
4. Bantry Bay Townhouse

Remote security and advanced security optics mean you can sleep with both eyes closed. Some other features of the property include separate quest apartments, a double garage, underfloor heating in bathrooms, and a sauna. Its proximity to the international airport, ATM, mall, and Cape Town International School makes it an ideal home for visitors and returnees alike.
5. Place of Peace

This residence has an artistic outlay with an interplay between glass and steel. The home features a spa, movie theatre, sunken tennis court, and a gym. It also boasts of a Japanese Teppanyaki bar, a wine cellar, and a steam room. At approximately $6 million, this home is definitely for luxury lovers.
6. Pearl Breeze Penthouse

This million-dollar home features a security system, security patrol, Jacuzzi, intercom/music system, in-ground pool, three parking bays (39 square meters), air conditioning. With its ultra-modern facilities, it’s worth the $2.7 million valuation. Also, the Penthouse is less than 20 minutes from the Oliver Tambo International Airport and other facilities.
7. One in a Million Mansion

Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. Within this Bedfordview mansion lies a 50 seater entertainment area, sushi bar, cigar lounge, four-bar area, sauna, Jacuzzi, and mini soccer field.
Other features include a cinema room, a 15m lighthouse with 360-degree views, three koi ponds, a hanging bridge, a gym, and a wine cellar. The property’s access to major facilities is also a plus. There is easy access to the OR Tambo International Airport, Bedford Gardens Private Hospital, and Johannesburg Central Business District. Not bad for $3 million.
8. Palmiett Valley

The home boasts 15 suites, two self-catering bedroom cottages, and the addition of a manager cottage. There are other facilities such as Vineyard Winery Property, Gated Entry, two guest houses, cottages, Garages, Laundry, Workshop, and a Sauna.
9. Cielo Nel Capo

Conclusion
Our 9 Million dollar homes are for the deep pockets, but they certainly offer value for money. Africa is on the rise and Africans and African American returnees can share in this glory. Thus, a good place to start is by buying African homes. Do you think we skipped any chic luxury home? Do let us know in the comments section.
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