Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

High above the city on the 27th floor of 16 on Bree, one of Cape Town's most recognizable CBD towers. This studio is on the same floor as the building's pool and gym. No lifts, no lobbies, no fuss: your morning swim or workout is a few steps down the passage.

From your window, Table Mountain and the city skyline set the backdrop day and night. Inside, the open-plan layout makes the most of every square meter, with a well-appointed kitchen, a neat bathroom, and a living and sleeping area that flows easily.

Why it works for you:

> Owner-occupiers get a lock-up-and-go home in the heart of the CBD, walking distance to the city's restaurants, cafés, offices and the V&A Waterfront corridor, with lifestyle amenities right on your doorstep.

> Short-term rental investors get a unit in a building with an established holiday-rental track record. Guests book for exactly what this studio offers: the views, the location and the pool and gym on the floor. Comparable units in the building already trade successfully on Airbnb.

> First-time buyers get an affordable way into Cape Town city living, in a well-managed building with amenities that would usually come at a much higher price.

Key details:
Size: 36 m²
Levy: R2 500 per month
Rates: R 1 550 per month
Asking price: R 3 499 000