Here’s what R80 million will get you in Joburg vs Cape Town

It’s a well-known fact that Cape Town house prices are sky high and can be a little ridiculous compared to the rest of the country.

But when you’re talking about mansions over the R50 million mark, what exactly do you get?

We compared two homes on Property24 – one in the exclusive suburb of Constantia and the other in the hills of Sandton – that both cost R80 million and this is what they’ll both get you:

10 Bedroom House in Constantia Upper

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This house comprises a six bedroom main house and two flats with two bedrooms each.

Inside you’ll find:
-    An indoor leisure pool
-    Tennis court
-    Cinema
-    Steam room
-    Spa
-    Several large entertainment areas
-    Gym

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Plus this home has been used in several Hollywood, European and Bollywood films – so you get to brag that you had a schleb in your house at some point.

Also, you get amazing views of the city and the ocean, a fully developed formal garden and a portion of mountainside that is planted with Cape fynbos.

Check out the listing here.

5 Bedroom House in Sandhurst

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This house is made up of five bedrooms and six bathrooms that overlook Sandton’s beautiful skyline.

Inside you’ll find:
-    A quadruple entrance with elevator and water feature
-    Free flowing reception areas (which include a formal and informal lounge)
-    Elevated rim flow pool
-    Fireplace
-    Bar
-    Private study
-    Enormous dressing room
-    Accommodation for staff
-    Parking for 10 cars

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The home is at the edge of architectural design and mastery with lush greenery, trees, cascading water features and low maintenance indigenous gardens.

Check out the listing here.

Which house would you go for?