In the heart of Cape Town's "protected" area, there lies a bit of New
York City.
The complex called Manhattan Place was
designed by architects who visited
New York. They copied the aspects which made the New York lofts so
special.
We have one
of the nicest and most "traditional" lofts in the building.
The arrow below shows the general location of
the "Manhattan Place" Lofts.
(click on any of the pictures below to get an enlargement)
Sea Point & Green Point
...
... Cape Town
...
... Table Mountain
The building offers the
following amenities:
- Secure entrance ( manned by 24hr guard ) & dial-up intercom (for quests to
use).
- Secure indoor parking ( we have a spot that is easy to get in
& out of ).
- Swimming pool and well-maintained common areas.
- Loft-style; three-levels which feels open and spacious.
- View of the Harbor and Table Bay; even Table Mountain through a skylight!
- Within the safe downtown area; very close to restaurants & entertainment.
The loft is situated on the top (10th) floor;
there are also smaller lofts on the 9th floor. The lower floors
of the building hold offices and hotel rooms (Cape Town Lodge).
Entering downtown area.
The top-floor, 3-level loft.
Guarded Lobby Entrance.
9th-floor courtyard pool;
the loft's front door faces
the pool & courtyard.
The loft is a top-level penthouse, 140 sq. meters, and laid out over three
levels. It faces north for great harbor views and warm sunshine during
winter. The middle floor set
up as a bedroom. The
top floor is used as an office, but it could become an additional bedroom.
The bottom (entry level) contains the kitchen, dining, and living areas; this
level
also has the capability for accommodating guests.
The following pictures show what the loft has to offer :
Entering the loft, you see the large front windows.
Sheer drapes help block
the sun when it is warm.
Wood-covered balcony.
The view from the balcony is
quite nice:
... Cape Malay
area
...
... bay & harbor
...
... city center
...
Sunrise in the east,
above wine country.
Morning in the older
Cape Malay area.
An afternoon bay regatta.
The living & dining areas face the front windows.
The loft comes fully furnished (turn-key
operation); everything
you see is included.
Living room has leather ...
sofa, love seat & ottoman.
The dining table can seat 6; there are settings for 8.
Shelves designed for flexibility (non-permanent).
Open wetbar separates the dining area and kitchen.
The kitchen is spacious &
lit up, down and all around.
Concrete counter is coated with a tough clear epoxy.
Cabinets have glass fronts
& all fittings are high-end.
metallic looking finish.
There is a fridge/freezer,
stove/extractor
fan,
dishwasher (super-silent),
and microwave; as well as
toaster, water heater,
etc.
Convenient cooking area.
Custom-built cupboards.
The 1st floor bathroom...
... has a large shower ...
... and washer/dryer area.
Up the 1st set of stairs is
a landing that has a nice
view of the pool.
There is a canvas cover
to let down for privacy.
Another bathroom is located off the landing.
The upper bathroom has
a bathtub with shower;
the door folds up.
The vanity has storage above & below the basin.
spacious middle level,
there is another set of
wall-to-wall windows.
The balcony on this level
has even better views
than the balcony below!
This area is the bedroom,
with a big 4-post iron bed.
The futon & shelves can easily be moved (flexible).
Built-in closets allow
for plenty of storage.
The top floor is set up
as a study/office and
is also used for storage.
This area is large enough
to be used as a bedroom.
Table Mountain can be seen from the Skylight!
Overall the loft is very comfortable and is situated in one of the most
sought-after buildings in Cape Town; Manhattan Place. The building is secure, well-maintained,
and well-managed. It is located in an extremely exciting and entertaining
area of
Cape Town; the area is part of the "protected zone" and is often patrolled.