Umhlanga Rocks mansion on offer
THE 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve Mcqueen in the film of the same year was auctioned in December for $3.74 million, making it the most valuable Ford Mustang in the world, according to Mecum Auctions, which conducted the historic sale.
In the film, directed by Peter Yates, Mcqueen as a San Francisco police lieutenant chases an underworld kingpin in the Mustang along a 10-minute route through the streets of the city – a sequence often copied in later films but never equalled in technique and originality.
The movie’s Mustang Bullitt has belonged to the Kiernan family since the early 1970s when it was purchased by Robert Kiernan of New Jersey for just $6 000.
Mcqueen reportedly tried to buy it back from him but Kiernan refused to sell. – Auctions Writer
IN2ASSETS will at its next live studio online auction on June 3 from 11am to 1pm offer a “magnificent” six-bedroomed, doublestorey Balinese-style mansion in the prime and sought-after node of Umhlanga Rocks.
The sprawling residence, with a gross building area of about 530m², is on a plot of about 1510m².
Luke Hearn, who is handling the auction for In2assets, says: “This property, at 3 Michel Avenue, simply exudes luxury living, comfort and tranquillity. It has sweeping and spectacular sea views, all six bedrooms are en suite, and the property is in excellent condition with superb finishes throughout.
“There are plenty of entertainment areas with the large pool installed on a deck and undercover entertainment patio that overlook the large manicured garden.”
The main bedroom includes a full bathroom, private study and lounge area, while another of the bedrooms has its own fully-fitted kitchenette and lounge – with access from the house or privately from the garden.
“The large study, with double doors, opens to the garden; there’s a huge dining room with a unique temperature-controlled wine cellar and a family-sized lounge that leads to the undercover patio, pool and garden.
“The main kitchen is ultra-modern and has both scullery and laundry areas.
“Furthermore, the property is secure and has ample parking opportunities. It’s an exceptional mansion, likely to attract brisk bidding,” Hearn adds.
For more information, contact him at 071 351 8138 or email lukeh@in2assets.com or visit www. in2assets.com. To participate in the auction, download the In2assets App for cellphones from the Google Play Store or App Store, and for bidding from computers, the route is via https://auctions. in2assets.co.za/. – Auctions Writer