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Clifton’s iconic ‘Pentagon’ villa just sold for a record-breaking R157.5 million

A South African has just splashed out on the highest residential sale recorded in South Africa so far this year!

Ash Müller
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Ash Müller
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This Clifton property has been on the market for several years.
Ash Muller | This Clifton property has been on the market for several years.
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In a sale that has sent jaws dropping across the continent, The Pentagon - a striking five-bedroom villa perched high on Nettleton Road in Clifton, Cape Town - has just changed hands for a whopping R157,550,000. The buyer? A South African, proving once again that the appetite for ultra-luxury property on local soil is alive and well.

The property, long admired and often envied, has lingered on the market for several years, previously listed at R160 million. But this week, Cape Town’s premium property circles were abuzz when Lance Cohen of Lance Real Estate finally sealed the deal. It’s the highest residential sale recorded in South Africa so far this year - a fitting headline for a home as spectacular as this one. 

This Clifton property has been on the market for several years.
Ash MullerA local has bought this ultra-lux property.

Nicknamed The Pentagon, this five-level masterpiece is the epitome of architectural drama and ocean-facing opulence. Designed by none other than Stefan Antoni, one of South Africa’s most recognisable award-winning architectural names, the home boasts panoramic views from every floor, thanks to its bold tiered design.

Let’s talk features. A 16-metre heated infinity pool spills out toward the Atlantic Ocean, creating the illusion of floating in midair. There’s also a private cinema room, glass elevator, state-of-the-art gym, home office, and steam room - not to mention staff quarters, a powerful 80kVA generator, and a bespoke Italian kitchen by Assirelli.

Quick-fire facts about this record-setting villa:

  • Size: 940m2
  • Bedrooms: 5 (all en-suite)
  • Bathrooms: 6.5
  • Parking: 8 bays (including four garages)
  • View: Every single floor offers front-row seats to Clifton’s world-famous coastline.
A 16-metre heated infinity pool spills out toward the Atlantic Ocean
Ash MullerA 16-metre heated infinity pool spills out toward the Atlantic Ocean

Even for the famously extravagant Nettleton Road - often dubbed the “billionaire’s row” of Cape Town - this sale is something special. It sets a new benchmark not just for the Atlantic Seaboard, but for ultra-high-net-worth property deals across Africa. This suburb is renowned for its expensive sea-facing real estate, beach bungalows, and high property values. 

As the rest of us stare at our screens in awe, one thing’s for sure: Clifton just got a little more exclusive. 

A 16-metre heated infinity pool spills out toward the Atlantic Ocean
Ash MullerThe property is located on the famously extravagant Nettleton Road - often dubbed the “billionaire’s row” of Cape Town.

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