3 Bedroom House for sale in University Estate
112 Upper Roodebloem Road, University Estate, Cape Town
3 bed · 2 bath · 1237 m² erf
Description
Accepting Offers. THE PROPERTY CONSISTS OF: Prime Corner Development Site. Top of University Estate, unrivalled Table Mountain & city skyline views. Held within the same family since 1965, this iconic corner property represents a truly rare, highly coveted piece of Cape Town real estate. Positioned elevated at the very top of University Estate, you’ll enjoy sweeping panoramic views over the city skyline, harbour, and ocean, framed magnificently by Table Mountain directly behind you. Whether you are looking to modernise a magnificent family trophy home or leverage its massive footprint for high-yield redevelopment, opportunities of this calibre simply do not come around twice. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE: • Unmatched Scale: Expansive ±1,237 m² corner plot featuring an Italian-inspired, free-standing villa with soaring high ceilings and classic parquet... Accepting Offers. THE PROPERTY CONSISTS OF: Prime Corner Development Site. Top of University Estate, unrivalled Table Mountain & city skyline views. Held within the same family since 1965, this iconic corner property represents a truly rare, highly coveted piece of Cape Town real estate. Positioned elevated at the very top of University Estate, you’ll enjoy sweeping panoramic views over the city skyline, harbour, and ocean, framed magnificently by Table Mountain directly behind you. Whether you are looking to modernise a magnificent family trophy home or leverage its massive footprint for high-yield redevelopment, opportunities of this calibre simply do not come around twice. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE: • Unmatched Scale: Expansive ±1,237 m² corner plot featuring an Italian-inspired, free-standing villa with soaring high ceilings and classic parquet flooring. • Spacious Accommodation: 3 Grand bedrooms (including a master suite with private full bathroom & bidet) plus dual-living design capability via a split entrance passage. • Entertainer’s Dream: Sizeable lounge with built-in fireplace, dedicated dining room opening onto a broad balcony with sensational views, plus an undercover patio, pool, and private braai courtyard. • Lush & Private Grounds: Secure wrap-around yard with established fruit, vegetable, and flower gardens (featuring avocados, pomegranates, lavender, and lilies). • Ample Secure Parking: Automated tandem garage (±30 m²) plus a separate secure driveway accommodating up to 4 additional vehicles. • Income Potential: Garage currently includes a workshop/home office setup. • Top-Tier Security & Utilities: Perimeter walls, electric fencing, alarm system, intercom, burglar bars, Jojo water tanks, pre-paid electricity, and DStv-ready connection. UNLIMITED INVESTOR & DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL: Situated right on the doorstep of the Cape Town CBD, UCT, CPUT, and Groote Schuur Hospital, this property is strategically located for premium returns. KEY REDEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS: • Luxury Family Estate: Refine and modernise the existing Italian-inspired villa into a trophy residence with unmatched grounds. • High-Yield Student / Staff Accommodation: Convert the massive erf and layout into multi-unit housing catering to surrounding medical and academic hubs. • Boutique Short-Term Rental: Capitalize on tourist demand with spectacular views and seamless access to central Cape Town attractions. DETAILS: • Erf no: 14563, Cape Town • Erf size: 1237m² • Zoning: Single Residential 1 DISCLAIMER: The information supplied in this advert does not constitute a warranty of any kind or nature by the Sellers of the property or by the Brokers. Buyers must conduct their own investigations prior to purchasing. Read full description + window.loader.addCallback((renderComponent) => renderComponent({"name":"ReadMore","props":"#-1751799557","type":"c"}));
What we know about this property
Each attribute shows where it came from and how sure we are. Model-derived attributes arrive as enrichment runs.
Resilience
- Battery Backup
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Borehole
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Gas Hob
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Generator
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Grey Water
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Heat Pump
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Inverter
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Solar Geyser
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Solar panels
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Water Tank
- Yesfrom the listing text · 97%
Security
- Alarm Beams
- Nofrom the listing text · 86%
- Armed Response
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Boomed Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 85%
- Burglar Bars
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- CCTV
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Electric Fence
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Guard 24h
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Security Estate
- Nofrom the listing text · 93%
Location
- Shops and cafés within 500 m
- 0from open data
- Exposed to coastal wind
- Nofrom open data
- Estimated commute to CBD
- 6 minfrom open data
- Crime trend
- Stablefrom open data
- Distance to the sea
- 2.1 kmfrom open data
- Nearest highway
- 295 mfrom open data
- Nearest hospital or clinic
- 1.1 kmfrom open data
- Nearest primary school
- 654 mfrom open data
- Nearest school
- 478 mfrom open data
- Nearest high school
- 478 mfrom open data
- Nearest station or stop
- 161 mfrom open data
- Independent schools within 5 km
- 27from open data
- Load-shedding block
- 15from open data
- SAPS precinct risk
- Highfrom open data
- Schools within 3 km
- 32from open data
- Under the flight path
- Nofrom open data
- Walkability
- Car Dependentfrom open data
Market
- Days on market
- 34 daysfrom our price history
- Times relisted
- 0from our price history
- Under Offer
- Nofrom our price history
Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Double Glazing
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Fireplace
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- High Ceilings
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- North Facing
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Quiet Street
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Underfloor Heating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- View Type
- Mountainfrom the listing text · 92%
- Wind Protected
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Layout
- Flatlet
- Nofrom the listing text · 90%
- Furnished
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Home Office
- Yesfrom the listing text · 82%
- Lift Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Open Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Penthouse
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Scullery
- Yesfrom the listing text · 94%
- Single Level
- Nofrom the listing text · 89%
- Staff Accommodation
- Nofrom the listing text · 92%
- Walk In Closet
- Nofrom the listing text · 96%
- Wheelchair Access
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Boat Caravan Parking
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Borehole Irrigation
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
- Braai Area
- Yesfrom the listing text · 99%
- Covered Patio
- Yesfrom the listing text · 95%
- Established Trees
- Yesfrom the listing text · 93%
- Garden Size
- Largefrom the listing text · 98%
- Pet Friendly
- Yesfrom the listing text · 98%
- Pool Type
- Standardfrom the listing text · 99%
Condition
- Needs Tlc
- Nofrom the listing text · 77%
Architecture
- Architecture Style
- Tuscanfrom the listing text · 89%
- Build Era
- 1950 1980from the listing text · 77%
- Double Storey
- Nofrom the listing text · 64%
- Thatched Roof
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Tenure Rules
- Exclusive Use Area
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- No transfer duty
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Retirement Scheme
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Short Let Allowed
- Nofrom the listing text · 89%
- Special Levy Mentioned
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
- Utilities Included
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
Connectivity
- Fibre
- Nofrom the listing text · 97%
Commercial
- Auction
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Bank Assisted
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Off Plan
- Nofrom the listing text · 95%
- Owner Relocating
- Nofrom the listing text · 98%
- Price Reduced
- Nofrom our price history
- Priced To Sell
- Nofrom the listing text · 94%
Portal facts
- Pool
- Yes
- Price
- POA
- Rooms
- Patio, Fireplace
- Facing
- Mountain View
- Garage
- 1
- Garden
- Yes
- Lounge
- 1
- Kitchen
- Pantry, Scullery
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Erf Size
- 1 237 m²
- Security
- Electric Gate, Alarm System, Intercom, Burglar Bars, Electric fencing
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Dining Room
- 1
- Listing Date
- 20 August 2026
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Listing Number
- 117546863
- Street Address
- 112 Upper Roodebloem Road, University Estate
- Rates and Taxes
- R 1 834
- Special Feature
- Built in Braai, Balcony
- Type of Property
- House