A Safe and Secure South African Home Can be Yours for $1.6 Million
Marissa Liu — May 27, 2010 — Art & Design
References: telegraph
An elderly South African couple has put their burglar-proof house on the market for a cool $1.6 million. The Y-shaped white home located in an exclusive community at the base of Cape Town's Table Mountain claims to be the safest in the country, if not the continent.
The 2-story burglar-proof house rises from a base column 50 feet above the ground. The base is a secure garage that sits atop a foundation dug 20 feet into the ground below.
The 2-story burglar-proof house rises from a base column 50 feet above the ground. The base is a secure garage that sits atop a foundation dug 20 feet into the ground below.
Trend Themes
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Burglar-proof Homes — There is an emerging trend around designing homes that prioritize safety, creating opportunities for developers to innovate and incorporate security features into construction methods.
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High-tech Security Solutions — With the rise of burglar-proof homes, there is a growing need for high-tech security solutions such as smart locks and home security systems.
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Luxury Home Market — The demand for high-security homes is driving up the prices in the luxury home market, providing an opportunity for real estate developers and agents to specialize in this niche market.
Industry Implications
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Construction — The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of burglar-proof homes by exploring new, innovative building materials and techniques that prioritize safety and security.
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Home Security — The trend towards high-tech security solutions creates opportunities for companies specializing in home security systems to innovate and cater to the needs of the luxury home market.
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Real Estate — Real estate developers and agents can take advantage of the growing demand for high-security homes by specializing in this niche market and providing customized luxury home solutions for their clients.
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