Estate Living Magazine Precinct Living - Issue 33 | Page 16

Position, position, position
and then some
Cape Town became the city it is because of its strategic position at the tip of Africa, and
the Marina Residential Estate occupies possibly the most strategic position in the city.
On the water’s edge
Situated to the west of the harbour, the estate
consists of 500 luxury waterside units in 17 separate
buildings, each named after a ship with some
historical connection to Cape Town.
About 45% of the units are occupied by the owners,
and the rest are long- and short-term tenants. The
buildings contain a mix of homeowner residents
and rentals. The short- and medium-term rentals
are very popular with the movie industry, so it’s
not uncommon to see some very familiar (and very
beautiful) faces around the estate.
Running through the estate is the waterfront canal,
which connects the harbour with the city, ending at
the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
It’s a wonderful watery playground that is also a
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