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ceilings, extra spacious rooms, double
glazed windows, and air-conditioning.
Several duplex apartments even have their
own dedicated internal lifts, ensuring
that these homes are in a league of their
own. Unlike many apartments, which are
seen as a stop gap en-route to a dream
home, these magnificent residences are
so spacious and comfortable they will be
sought after as a permanent address.
But it is the opulently decorated show
apartments and penthouses that truly
stand out as a showcase of luxury living.
Steyn City enlisted the assistance of South
Africa’s leading designers - including
Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens of Rech
+ Carstens, Stephen Falcke of Stephen
Falcke Interior Design, Amanda Elliott
of Design Collective, Ayesha Nobanda of
Urban Glam, Bilala Mabuza of Cocoon feels as much at home at Steyn City as is also a fully equipped gym, outdoor
Lifestyle, Buzwe Mabuza of Design he does in New York or London, and for exercise stations, and a purpose built 50
Dreams International, Donald Nxumalo Donald Nxumalo’s two-bedroom duplex km MTB track, all within a secure setting
of Donald Nxumalo Interior Design and apartment, the ideal homeowner is that provides homeowners with complete
Yvonne O’Brien of The Private House someone who values quality – not just the peace of mind. To coax families away
Company - to create a signature look for quality of their possessions, but quality from screens, Steyn City has a number of
the eight homes which form part of City of life. Finally, Bilala Mabuza added an children’s play nodes, along with a Skate
Centre’s showcase, which are the apogee unforgettable touch to her two-bedroom Park, Dino Park and enchanted Pirate
of style and sophistication. apartment with the inclusion of pieces by Ship – and, of course, the development’s
In many of these homes, a special effort some of South Africa’s most exciting up brand new Steyn City Lagoon powered
has been made to bring the outdoors in, and coming artists. by GAST Clearwater™, complete with
reinforcing the connection that makes The Brand Experience Centre launched beach-style Laguna kiosk, water slides,
Steyn City unique. This was certainly the to promote the City Centre is just as beach volleyball, pedalos and kayaks, that
case for Silvio Rech + Lesley Carstens, innovative, beautiful and exciting as makes every day a holiday. Plus, because
who focused on creating a home in the the development itself. Here, potential Steyn City realises that convenience is
sky with an eclectic, individual style, purchasers can get an idea of the scope the ultimate luxury for the time-starved,
which is made to live and grow with the and scale of this visionary development other amenities include AAA-grade
inhabitant. Stephen Falcke, meanwhile, and its world-class amenities. The centre offices at Capital Park and the forward-
applied his award-winning expertise to is fitted out with a Gaggenau kitchen, and thinking Steyn City School Campus, all
create a cosmopolitan, luxury sanctuary is the perfect venue for luxury brands on site, along with the recently launched
that would appeal to the super-rich in wishing to entertain their top clients in an Ultimate Helistop. The services offered by
its unique palette of Eau de Nil, which internationally styled gallery environment. this seven-star facility mean that residents
mirrors the lagoon over which its views It’s not just distinctive design that can skip the traffic by organising a flight
extend. Both penthouses boast their makes it possible for Steyn City to offer a to their next meeting, or to their weekend
own private rooftop plunge pools. In singular lifestyle says Giuseppe Plumari, getaway destination.
her one-bedroom apartment, Ayesha CEO of Steyn City Properties, “Most The development’s many accolades –
Nobanda played off the grit of urban destinations in South Africa tend to focus including, most recently, its appearance
living with glamour and sophistication, on a specific interest or hobby, like golf on New World Wealth’s list of the world’s
while Amanda Elliott – whose three- or equestrian. Not so at Steyn City – we top 10 lifestyle estates – are testimony to
bedroom duplex apartment stands out have made sure that whatever you would the effort and care invested in creating
for its customised wallpaper designs - like to pursue, from horse-riding at our this outstanding parkland residence.
also played with contrasts, juxtaposing world-class Equestrian Centre to golf at “As we prepare to launch our first 187
Manhattan-style apartment living with our renowned 18-hole Nicklaus design apartments as part of Phase 1, we are
Steyn City’s parkland setting. Yvonne championship golf course, you have the exceptionally proud of the City Centre
O’Brien’s design philosophy, emphasising means to live life to its fullest.” Other as the latest addition to a destination we
understated elegance, is clearly evidenced activities that have been made possible believe makes it possible for everyone to
in her four-bedroom, duplex apartment thanks to the parkland’s 45km promenade live their dream life,” Plumari concludes.
which, again, is imbued with an accent include jogging and walking – and since
on the luxurious. Buzwe Mabuza’s the track is well lit at night, there’s no To book an exclusive viewing, contact
inspiration for his two-bedroom simplex question of having to cut short your ccsales@steyncity.co.za or telephone
apartment was the global citizen who training because the sun is setting. There 010 597 1170 or www.steyncity.co.za

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