Development Opportunity

Spanning an extraordinary 23,629 square meters, this remarkable mountainside estate presents one of the most compelling development opportunities left within Cape Town’s most prestigious suburb. A magnificent mountainside setting, elevated high in Constantia Upper, it is distinguished not only by its scale, but by the rarity of land still available within an established, high-value urban environment. One of the largest remaining sites of its kind in Constantia, it offers unrivalled space, privacy, and potential.

This estate comprises three subdivided urban land portions, creating the foundation for an exceptional development blueprint. With size comes versatility as you could unlock up to nine distinct opportunities across the property, allowing for multiple bespoke build sites that take full advantage of the sweeping mountain backdrop, scenic tranquillity, and lush green outlooks. Whether envisioned as a private multi-home enclave, a luxury sectional scheme, or an architectural masterpiece portfolio, the possibilities are powerful, rare, and exciting.

A key advantage of this opportunity is its compelling financial structure. The purchase price includes VAT, eliminating transfer duty, resulting in no transfer costs and no transfer duty payable, a meaningful benefit for savvy buyers seeking optimised capital allocation. The property is further supported by its own dedicated water supply, offering autonomy, sustainability, and additional infrastructure appeal, an increasingly valued asset in high-end development decisions

Constantia Upper is globally recognised for its natural beauty, heritage-rich environment, and luxury real-estate landscape. Leafy avenues wind past ambassadorial residences, boutique farms, and sprawling architectural estates set beneath the iconic Table Mountain National Park. The suburb is home to acclaimed vineyards and world-class restaurants including Beau Constantia, La Colombe, Eagles’ Nest and Constantia Glen, where scenic living blends effortlessly with lifestyle appeal. Proximity to premium schools, exclusive shopping, and celebrated outdoor trails adds to its desirability, making it an address synonymous with long-term investment power and elite living.

The land is surrounded by towering trees, indigenous greenery, and layers of textured foliage that amplify the sense of peaceful seclusion. Scenic mountain views and natural landscapes frame the property in every direction, offering developers and future residents an environment of restorative calm—where birdlife replaces background noise, nature replaces convention, and space replaces compromise. Authentic mountainside living at this altitude creates a feeling of escape while remaining firmly rooted within an urban locale.

26 Rhodes Drive - 7 924sqm
28 Rhodes Drive - 11 226sqm
30 Rhodes Drive - 4 479sqm

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