New Development Carves A Name - And A Space - For Itself In Bantry Bay

An exciting new residential development has been launched in Cape Town's Bantry Bay - the Monte Carlo of South Africa - that promises to become an Atlantic Seaboard landmark.

Flanked by sea and mountain, Luxia on Ravine is a modern architectural masterpiece that features three identical residences standing shoulder to shoulder, comprising a total of six ultra-luxurious and unique homes. The geometric buildings are clad in granite, paying homage to the mountain side into which they have been tucked, midway along prestigious Ravine Road.

A series of sliding aluminium screens resembling timber sheaths create a compelling façade at Luxia on Ravine, whilst providing ongoing shade from the sun during the day and making the homes appear lantern-like at night. Each residence's concrete roof appears to float, with the structural supports camouflaged within the architecture of the building. The homes are composed over four levels, with the ground level featuring an automated tandem garage, lobby, laundry room, staff cloakroom, storeroom, server room, and private lift. The second level of the Luxia on Ravine homes offers two en-suite bedrooms, whilst the third floor houses the main bedroom with a sea facing en-suite bathroom with steam shower, walk-in dresser, and a private lounge extending onto a patio. The fourth and final level of these grand homes features an open plan living room and dining area with wrap around terrace - all enjoying panoramic views over ocean and cityscapes. Central to every level are expansive windows and sliding doors - allowing natural light to flood through all the rooms.

The homes at Luxia on Ravine boast fully automated audio visual, lighting, and drop-down blinds and curtains tracks - all controlled from either a central touch screen, a cell phone or tablet. Security too is fully automated, with cell phone activated CCTV surveillance.

"Bantry Bay is one of the most popular areas of the Atlantic Seaboard and space is a rare and coveted commodity. Changing Tides Developers have invested over R50-million excavating the site in order to create space for Luxia on Ravine, and it has been a 13-year journey to launch this development onto the market. Luxia on Ravine will add value and appeal to the Ravine Road and Bantry Bay community, and we have ensured its design not only merges with the surrounds, but also adds to the mountain itself," says Rafik Mohamed of Changing Tides.

The excavated Cape Granite, which was taken from the side of the slope on which Ravine Road is situated, has been repurposed on site as part of the landscaping, and famed landscape architect Tanya de Villiers of award-winning firm CNDV has created a multisensory design which features undulating green "lungs" between the buildings, with the choice of plants used matching the indigenous cape forest landscapes that would have been present on site naturally.

Designed by renowned architect Vernon Head of Vernon Head Architects, Luxia on Ravine is a precinct of unparalleled elegance and, set as it is within the landscape of an ancient slope, enjoys a paradisal microclimate.

"Although Luxia on Ravine Road is a show piece, it's still a family sanctuary that also promises to enhance your lifestyle," says Gerna Ernst of Full Circle Design, the interior architects for Luxia Ravine. "The homes here have been designed to be spaces that reflect spirit, intelligence, and personality. Luxia on Ravine Road is an artisanal collaboration between design and construction."

Alexa Horne, Managing Director of DG Properties, marketing agents for Luxia on Ravine, says that the development goes beyond cutting-edge architecture, "the homes here are elevated beyond design to become the embodiment of constructive art. We are very excited to be presenting these homes to market and expect robust interest as new developments in this area are few and far between given that space is an absolute premium."

"Bantry Bay is an ideal springboard to unearth the finest attractions, amenities, and adventures Cape Town has to offer. With the city centre less than 9 kilometres either along High Level or over Kloof Nek, residents are conveniently connected to premier galleries, theatres, art houses, and museums. Good schools such as Herzlia, Camps Bay High School, and Reddham House Atlantic Seaboard are nearby and the V&A Waterfront is on your doorstep - as well as alternatives like Bantry Bay's The Aurum, and Sea Point's The Artem, Piazza da Luz, and the Point Centre," says Horne.