A clean, new apartment at the foot of Table Mountain close to conveniences, UCT and downtown Cape Town Highly recommended. This offering by owners Jo and Anne is a 7th floor apartment in the brand new Beaumont building on Brooke Street smack-dab in the middle of the Clarmont suburb of Cape Town. The owners are a delightful, personable couple and quite responsive to questions or issues that may arise during your stay. Physically, the Clarmont area backs up to Table Mountain National Park. Brooke Street is just off of “Main Road” (yes, that’s a proper noun) — a through fare that runs the expanse of multiple neighborhoods straight into Cape Town while providing access to major arteries such as the M3 and N2. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a quick drive nearby. The unit, located right next to the elevator on the 7th floor, consists of two rooms and a small bathroom. The general living area is a combination kitchenette, dining table with 4 chairs, couch, living room centerpiece, and a work desk with a chair on wheels. A refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and kettle occupy sufficient countertop space. Dishware is sparse — about 4 of each item — but sufficient if you eat in and use the dishwasher regularly. Flatware and a few pots and pans round out the kitchenware. The floors and splash surface areas are covered by either stone or tile and tastefully appointed. Sliding doors (for a balcony option not built out) and windows provide airflow. There’s a small bathroom in the unit presenting a toilet, shower stall, sink and towel drying rack. The only open lay out space is around the small sink top. This isn’t enough space to lay out toiletries for regular use. You’ll need to organize your toiletries in the ample bedroom closet space for transport to and from the bathroom. The bedroom features a single bed with one side table and a tabletop lamp. Built-in closets are large and spacious. Windows help with airflow. There’s onsite, off the road, private parking in areas patrolled by guards whom also monitor closed circuit TV cameras. There’s central visitor access control via the front entrance and desk area. Long term tenants are afforded access via a biometric system (fingerprint readers). Security staffers are around the property 24 hours a day. Coin operated washing and drying machines are on the ground floor in a dedicated room. Pro’s and Con’s Pros •Owners are responsive and easily to deal with. •Great air flow throughout largely due to the elevation of the unit. •Nice views spanning part of the greater Cape Town valley area out in the direction of Somerset West and toward Table Mountain. •Shopping, dining, banking, ATM, mobile phone, and other facilities within walking distance at Cavendish Square Mall. •Laundry service 1-block away on Main Road near the Burgundy Bistro. •Wireless Internet service is slow but adequate for light use. •Refrigerator is medium-sized and large enough for most food storage. •Ample closet space. Cons...