The Barracks, Cape Town. A reinvented approach to property development.
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If Cape Town is your oyster, then The Barracks is its pearl
The Barracks serves cosmopolitan living on a platter at an address where residential meets hospitality, retail, and corporate opportunities.
It all began with the space at 50 Bree Street in Cape Town. Here, brothers Mike and Casey Augoustides invested time, dedication and the patience for chasing procurement opportunities that allowed them to piece together various sections of the original Bree Street warehouse - from different owners dating back to 1751 and throughout the centuries of time gone by.
In developing The Barracks - their absolute labour of love - the Augoustides brothers made the conscious, creative choice to avoid any cut-and-paste templates of contemporary developments in the area, and opted rather to amplify the authenticity of the space, paving the way for homemakers who aren't piqued by anything run-of-the-mill.
Authenticity
This historical building has seen centuries of people standing before and within it, living their lives in ways that times have seen change, but that celebrate the golden thread of what it means to breathe Cape Town's sea air.
As a revamp, The Barracks project has remained respectful to its heritage, so that the base remains true to its former glory and serves as retail and commercial development space in its reinvigorated incarnation, while the new addition, floating above that, is ready to welcome the experiences that new people and families will create here.
Work. Play. Live.
An air gap is the architectural response to celebrating distinctive aesthetics, vertically separating the top and bottom sections of the development, so that each serves its purpose while making a collective statement: a salute to the past with all the possibilities for the future.
It's all about Location
As an address, The Barracks is in perfect proximity to all the activities that Cape Town's pulse promises, with art, history, restaurants, and coffee shops on your doorstep. This highly-prized patch of the Universe stands at the corner of Bree and Strand Streets, which means that views of Table Mountain and Lion's Head are permanent fixtures - as is access to some of the city's most alluring restaurants, nightlife and entertainment hubs. If Cape Town is your oyster, then The Barracks is its pearl.
The Building
You get commercial space at its plinth, cutting-edge residential units hovering above that, and a rooftop geared for all the wellbeing treats that you and the fresh air can handle. Bask in the 360° views that rallies wellness for all walks of life; think yoga, pilates and meditation classes, and you'll start to get a sense of the serenity this space is designed to foster.
Security
Enjoy 24-hour concierge and security services and tenant-only elevator access.
Sensibilities
The Barracks property development is approved under the Urban Development Zone (UDZ) specifications, which means that 55% of the purchase price is tax deductible. Talk to us to find out how this savings implication is passed onto you, the real estate buyer or investor.
Investment Sustainability
Why dangle the carrot of this view in the lap of the Mother City, only to take that away in the future? You can be sure that both the photo ops and the quality of your investment won't be hindered by other developments in the area. The Barracks shares the block with the Lutheran Church which is a Grade 1 Heritage site, and the other surrounding heritage buildings serve to preserve the build environment in the immediate vicinity. Your invested enjoyment of sunlight and views is therefore guaranteed for as long as The Barracks is part of your life.
It's got soul
Sometimes, you become part of a place... and sometimes a place becomes part of you. That's exactly how Casey and Mike have felt about their property development at 50 Bree Street in Cape Town for a long time now. Their commitment and attention to detail breathes through every part of this development, from finishes and aesthetics to facilities and opportunities.
What stands today is an architectural celebration whose journey is a tribute to the location's history, a salutation to the great cultural significance of the area, and a confident presentation of real estate that carves a worthy name for itself among the mix of property developments in the Mother City.
Seeing is Believing
Click here to watch our case study on the people and passions that brought The Barracks to life.
If you would like to know more about how the Barracks is poised to complement your lifestyle - as a potential homeowner or investor - please email Warren Emett or Alan Screen and we will get back to you.
Author: Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl
