Cape Town home that Princess Diana visited up for rent: Have you got R290 000 a month?

Tarrystone, the Upper Constantia, Cape Town estate where Princess Diana frequently visited her brother, Earl Spencer, has become available to rent.

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According to the Dogon Group, the 10-bedroom home is available from 1 May 2023 for a 12-month lease period at R290 000 per month.

The stately historical home has impressive features, breathtaking views, spectacular setting as the opulence of this home and its famous history make this such a desirable property.

Although the home has been renovated, the suite in which Princess Diana stayed in has been preserved as it was.

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Earl Spencer sold the property in 2010 for an undisclosed amount.

PRINCESS DIANA LAST VISITED IN EARLY 1997

In 2014, the property was on sale for R80 million.

It was last visited by Princess Diana in January 1997, around six months before she tragically died in a car accident in Paris.

Located just off Southern Cross Drive it comprises around two acres of land and has views over False Bay.

All pictures courtesy Dogon Group

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The double-storey home comprises about 1 100sqm in floor space with large rooms, double-volume ceilings, state-of-the-art security (including a guardhouse), guest cottages, a manager’s office, private vineyards, a tennis court, fully equipped gym room, Jacuzzi, koi pond and a swimming pool.

Tarrystone is undoubtedly the most desirable property in Cape Town’s southern suburbs, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale.

The home and cottages are rented fully furnished.

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The finishes and decor are exceptional with a 10-seater cinema / media room.

The private vineyard currently produces about 300 bottles of private label Pinotage wine each year.

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Constantia consistently ranks among the top suburbs in the country for wealthy buyers and offers country living 20 minutes from the city centre and is surrounded by wine farms and award-winning restaurants.

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FEATURES

Interior

Bedrooms – 10

Bathrooms – 10

Kitchens – 1

Reception Rooms – 6

Studies – 2

Exterior

Garages – 2

Carports / Parkings – 15

Security – Yes

Flatlet – 2

Pool – Yes

Size

Land Size – 8 040m²

Note: The rental excludes utilities