Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Iron Man Villa is a one-of-a-kind property in Cape Town.
By: Storm Simpson
The Iron Man Villa in Clifton, Cape Town, is one of the most spectacular properties in the City – it earned its nickname because of the resemblance to a famous Marvel Avenger’s home in recent franchise films.
A one-of-a-kind property on the Atlantic Seaboard
The Iron Man Villa is a futuristic architectural masterpiece and is a homage to works of American Architects, according to local architecture firm Peerutin Karol.
There most likely won’t be any other homes like this built in Cape Town because the architects clarified that the Iron Man Villa was a “once-off, unique architectural opportunity.”
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“…the brief to us was to create an ‘iconic’ home that, while setting itself fundamentally apart from the surrounding built context, integrates and blends organically into the natural beauty of the site and surroundings.
“While the overall forms speak for themselves, the true success of the project for us, lies in the way in which a very substantial structure such as this, is able to recede into its backdrop. In so doing, only certain components are given prominence and present as the unique ‘face’ of the building, while the remaining bulk is effectively ‘hidden’,” said Peerutin Karol.
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The Iron Man Villa’s Breathtaking views and state-of-the-art amenities
The Villa is split over four levels and offers guests ample space to spread out and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Clifton’s beaches, the 12 Apostles mountain range, and the Atlantic Ocean below.
The Iron Man Villa can accommodate up to 12 people in its six bedrooms and offers luxurious amenities such as a home theatre, a reading room, a spa, and a private bar. The main living area is open plan and includes a spacious lounge, a dining room that can seat 10 people, two kitchens, and a glassed wine cooling room, according to Cape Town Luxury Escapes.
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The entertainment pavilion is the property’s main social area, dedicated to hosting guests around the pool. Individuals can relax on designer chairs at the bar or recline on pool loungers on the lawn. This property has proven to be the ideal setting for glamorous music videos and photoshoots and, as mentioned by the architects, is considered one of the largest homes on the Atlantic Seaboard.
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