| Knightsbridge Mansions was the first block of flats to be
built in Sea Point as one can see from the above photo from 1937.
Note the old automobile and the old Bordeaux Hotel which was next to it.
In those years, Knightsbridge was at the "cutting edge." Its lift
was one of the first in Cape Town, built by the Otis Rolls Royce Company.
Old timers talk about how they used to come to Knightsbridge to ride the
lift for a thrilling experience.! The "Grand Dame" along the Atlantic
Seaboard was built to last. The heavy concrete between the floors
and the walls make the building much more quiet than those done today. The inner
courtyard creates not only a scenic internal view for each apartment, but
also a natural air flow which cools the units in the summer months. The
many balconies allow those owners unsurpassed views of the Sea Point
promenade and the Atlantic Ocean. A great deal has been done to
meticulously restore this Art Deco treasure to its former glory and the
attention to the beautiful gardens are even better than they were
originally.
Click on the "Before and After" button to see what's been done to make
Knightsbridge still "The Best Place to Live in Sea Point!"
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