By Gina Hartoog, Project Consultant Lara Gordon, Photographer Malitza De Kock
Picture an old ’80s residence. It’s situated on the right street in an affluent Cape Town suburb. But it’s dated and past its prime. The new owners see beyond that. They see potential. And, with that, the vision for a beautiful, modern holiday home.
“Buy the position; fix the house,” the owner says. “Views are the one thing no renovation budget can add.” Then, he says, hire people with better taste than you …
The property’s age and many dated features allowed for an extensive renovation that unlocked its true potential. “By widening staircases, removing heavy wall balustrades, increasing heights by removing unnecessary bulkheads and adding huge windows, we made a new home!” the interior designer explains.
To see more of this beautiful home, buy the September ’26 issue of SA Home Owner – on shelf now.
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