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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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