British podcaster Steven Bartlett has listed his seven-bedroom Bishopscourt mansion in Cape Town for R189 million, more than double the R93.3 million he paid for it in 2024. The property, located on Klaasens Road, is being marketed by Pam Golding Properties and boasts 7,447m² of land, seven bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, and six garages. Bartlett, host of The Diary of a CEO, has reportedly spent only about a month at the house since purchasing it.
The asking price for Bartlett's property is significantly higher than the R30 million average selling price reported for Bishopscourt earlier this year. In fact, it is more than six times the average selling price for the suburb. Only a few other Bishopscourt homes are currently advertised at similar prices, including one listed for R75 million and another for R30 million. The property's high price is a reflection of its luxurious features, which include a heated swimming pool, gym, cinema, wine cellar, spa room, squash court, and padel court.
Bartlett's decision to sell the property comes after spending only a short time there. According to reports, he bought the Cape Town property with plans to split his time between South Africa and the UK. However, he has reportedly spent just a month at the house in the two years since purchasing it. His only major addition to the property was a padel court. The property's rates and taxes are listed at R18,315 per month.
The property market in Bishopscourt has seen significant growth in recent years. Figures released by Seeff earlier this year show that the average selling price in the suburb increased to R30 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from about R11 million five years ago. Despite this growth, Bartlett's asking price for his property remains at the extreme end of the market.
Steven Bartlett, 34, is a well-known British podcaster and entrepreneur. He was born in Botswana and moved to Britain as a child. Bartlett is best known for hosting The Diary of a CEO and previously appeared as an investor on the BBC's Dragons' Den. His decision to invest in a luxury property in Cape Town reflects his success in the UK.
The property being sold by Bartlett is a three-level house with a range of luxurious features. These include borehole and municipal water, as well as Eskom electricity and solar power. The property's high price is likely due to its unique features and location in the exclusive Bishopscourt suburb.
Whether Bartlett gets close to his R189 million asking price will determine the success of his two-year Cape Town property investment. The property's sale will be closely watched by those interested in the luxury property market in South Africa.
Key points
- The property has seven bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, and six garages.
- The average selling price in Bishopscourt is R30 million.
- Bartlett bought the property for R93.3 million in 2024.
