Property hunting is fun, especially when there are zero ramifications to shooting well above your league.

Last week we looked at what R40 million lands you in Plett (not bad at all), but this time around we’re looking at something a little closer to home.

Who wants to live somewhere close to the one and only Markus Jooste? Or maybe not, seeing as though nobody seems to know exactly where he is hiding out these days.

All that aside, we’re going to dig around a five-bedroom, five-bathroom, double garage whopper on Main Street, which will set you back a cool R40 million.

Listed on Seeff, here’s some of the write-up:

A show stopper of living spaces. When it comes to opulent living, a few things defines luxury. But waking up to the views of the endless blue waters daily – is the pinnacle of opulence.

Natural sunlight floods through the extensive living areas, which opens up on both sides (mountain and sea view), allowing the gentle ocean breeze to cool down the interiors. Extra large en suite bedrooms, with four lounges. Each for every special time of day or every special occasion.

The property’s piece de resistance comes in the form of two solid wooden built in bars and a private wine cellar also with solid wood imported from the Amazon basin.

In the one wing of the property there is a fully self contained very comfortable flatlet. In the opposite wing there is a gym, steam room and bathroom which might also be converted into a flatlet.

The Jacuzzi offers a luxuriant soak with a view and you can dine under the stars in all privacy, next to your swimming pool. The property offers a blend of luxury and exclusivity.

If you want to reconnect with your inner nature-lover but are unwilling to compromise in terms of luxury and style – THIS IS FOR YOU.

OK, no need to raise your voice.

It also has two bars, although no word on whether they can rival Seth’s effort at home.

Because it’s a Tuesday, and this is already starting to feel like one of the longest weeks of all time, I’ll refrain from showing you what your monthly bond repayments would be.

I will say that rates and taxes are a hefty R7 460 per month, and be on my way.

Happy house hunting.

[source:seeff]