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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Strive Masiyiwa house pictures - Strive rents $40,000 a-month New York pad



Strive rents $40,000 a-month New York pad


Prime real estate ... Manhattan’s 737 Park Ave features glamourous contemporary homes


New York City home ... Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa



STRIVE Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe’s wealthiest man, has just rented a $40,000-a-month luxury pad in New York City, it was revealed Wednesday.

According to the New York Post, Masiyiwa who is now based in London, has just moved into a five bedroom luxurious unit at Manhattan’s 737 Park Ave which was developed by leading real estate investor Harry Macklowe.

The revelation will likely discomfit the telecoms tycoon and philanthropist, who never flaunts his wealth and is notoriously protective of his private life.
His 12th-floor rental was originally asking $49,500 a month.

It features five bedrooms, 7½-bathroom unit, a windowed chef’s kitchen, a master suite with a windowed dressing area and two spa bathrooms.
Should they want to buy the unit outright, the Masiyiwas would have to fork out around $19 million.

Built in 1940, 737 Park Ave has been transformed into a glamourous contemporary condominium, taking its place alongside Park Avenue's grand apartment houses, says Macklowe Properties.

“Each home is thoughtfully designed with gracefully flowing layouts, generous uses of space, large living, dining and bedrooms, solid oak floors and new casement windows,” the company adds.

“Residents enjoy 24-hour doorman and elevator operators, a resident manager, fitness centre, children's playroom, private storage and bicycle and stroller storage.

“Entertaining, dining and social events are available in our garden room - a wonderful amenity unique to 737 Park Avenue residents.
“Homes have been created that are special, but so is Park Avenue.”

With a net worth estimated by Forbes Magazine at $600-plus million, Masiyiwa is the founder and chairman of Econet Wireless – a global telecoms business started in Zimbabwe which now operates in 15 countries across Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim.

A leading and respected entrepreneur, Strive says his Econet group is “one of a small, but rapidly growing number of global companies from Africa that are at the forefront of ensuring that the voice of African business is heard at major international gatherings.

“The company not only participates in such events, but has also actively sponsored, hosted, and supported meetings and dialogues, to promote better understanding concerning African economic issues, as well as social development issues, health and the environment.”

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Friday, June 19, 2015

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MODERN CONTEMPORARY IN CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA


BANTRY BAY, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA R44,000,000 (CURRENCY)

Seamless indoor outdoor flow with sublime sea views overlooking the Bantry Bay rocks. Great open spaces flowing to huge deck and pool. Clean lines and top end finishes. Grand accommodation. All the bedrooms en suite. Child friendly level lawned garden. 8 Car garaging and double staff quarters. A must to view.



ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Contemporary














Thursday, June 18, 2015

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