Clifton deal: R1m to rent to celebrity soccer tourists

And Mouille Point is commanding up to R5 000/day - super-luxury property rentals. Cape Town estate agency Ronnie Matthews has confirmed what is believed to be a record-breaking rental achieved for a private residence in South Africa - R1m for six weeks in Clifton during the 2010 soccer tournament.

Clinton Braude, a director of Ronnie Matthews, said the property is "set in exclusive Nettleton Road, Clifton, the residence is timeless and elegant, set out over four levels and boasting sensational nature reserve, mountain and ocean vistas and glamorous accommodations and amenities on a grand scale".

"The property appealed to an internationally-recognised celebrity for its discreet location and sense of privacy, and owing to the high standard of security.  This celebrity will be occupying it for a six-week period spanning the 2010 soccer World Cup.  The home regularly plays host to international stars who have included the likes of George Michael and Nicholas Cage," he said.

"Our company has experienced a strong demand for rental properties from super-luxury residences to modest apartments for the World Cup period.  A modern two-bedroom apartment in Green Point or Mouille Point within easy walking distance of the stadium will fetch of the order of R3 000 -R5 000 per bedroom per night," said Braude.

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