Lilly May: An Eye-Catching New Address in the Heart of Cape Town

Cape Town’s city centre is not only booming for businesses and the hospitality industry, it’s also sought-after for residential property. The opportunity to live in the heart of the city is one to snatch up with both hands. A new landmark building going up at 17 Buitenkant Street will place you right in the dynamic East City Precinct, which has emerged as one of the Mother City’s most interesting and culturally rich creative quarters.

Located a block away from the Castle, where the story of Cape Town started, and around the corner from the City Hall, there’s plenty of history here too. The neighbourhood is home to some of the city’s favourite cafés, restaurants and nightspots, interesting shops, and a short walk from museums, the buzzing Long and Bree Streets, and the Company’s Garden, the beloved green space in the midst of it all.

Lilly May, an Art Deco-inspired beauty, all curves and geometric detailing, has been designed by Bruce Wilson Architects in collaboration with Chapter Developments and Revo Property, and is due for completion in early 2027. Offering an enviable contemporary urban lifestyle, it will be a sophisticated sanctuary that gives residents easy access to the best of the city.

Leisure-time upgrade

If there’s one single compelling reason to live at Lilly May, it’s having access to the private rooftop terrace, with its sweeping, breathtaking views of the city and iconic Table Mountain – the full breadth of it, including Lion’s Head and Signal Hill. This elevated space is designed for on-point entertaining, with a braai area and a “clubhouse” with dining tables, kitchen facilities and a bar area. There are also sun loungers and a pool, which faces west – think unbelievable sundowner sessions daily from your perch in the water.

Down on street level, there’s a café, deli and retail space – open to the public, and super-convenient for residents who want to grab a light meal or coffee or other necessity. There is 24/7 monitored security access, the entire building has high-speed fibre internet, as well as backup power to make it load-shedding resilient.

The high life

The nine-storey building has 54 studios and 6 one-bedrooms – compact living hubs with the kitchen, lounge and bedroom in one loft-style open-plan space, where floor-to-ceiling glass doors open out onto a small balcony and those city views. The sleek bathroom comes with a shower. There are also six one-bedroom apartments on the uppermost floors, with a separate kitchen-living area and bedroom, and a slightly larger balcony.

It’s all designed to make the most of natural light and the elevated views. The interiors can be fitted out according to your preferences in luxury finishes and fittings, and you have the option of bespoke furniture supplied by Maison & Marble.

Watch the city come alive at sunrise, pop downstairs for a coffee and pastry, before heading out to explore. The city’s tourist hotspots are a short walk away, it’s a quick trip to the Waterfront, and the Atlantic Seaboard beaches are just 15 minutes’ drive. At the end of the day, you’ll want to be home to catch the sunset from your spectacular, exclusive perch on the rooftop – before glamming up and heading back out into the buzz of the nightlife.

Lilly May represents a home, a lifestyle and an investment, all rolled into one irresistible package.

Invest now

With an increasing number of international flights coming direct to Cape Town, the city has become a favourite destination of digital nomads and visitors looking for short- to mid-term stays. Rental income from an apartment at Lilly May is projected at around R30 000 a month, plus it also falls within the Urban Development Zone, which means it offers tax incentives for investors. There are no transfer duties and just a 10% deposit secures your purchase. In addition, you can take advantage of the launch-day special pricing.
Sales open on 12 June 2025 at 12pm
Cost Units from R1 749 000 VAT incl.
Contact 068 621 7227, 068 620 5038, lillymay@revo.co.za
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