View Full Version : #Ashanti and Dogon - Residential - 6 to 9F - JHB CBD


hsark
July 19th, 2006, 01:37 PM
NAME: Ashanti and Dogon
LOCATION: Anderson street Johannesburg CBD
STATUS: U/C
FLOORS: 6 and 9
HEIGHT: n/a
USE: Residential Apartments

Ashanti
http://www.prop2000.co.za/dogon/images/adc.jpg
http://www.prop2000.co.za/dogon/images/ad.jpg

Dogon
http://www.prop2000.co.za/dogon/images/ads.jpg
http://www.prop2000.co.za/dogon/images/da.jpg

FROM DESKS TO DINING TABLES
By Xolile Bhengu
Hollard Insurance is the latest to join the rush to turn old offices in the Johannesburg inner city into apartments. The short-term insurer is transforming its old premises, 6 and 10 Anderson Street, into luxury residential blocks.

The buildings, to be renamed Ashanti and Dogon, will be renovated to consist of 126 luxury apartments, ranging from 31 m² to 125 m² and from R250 000 to R1m. This works out at R8 000/m² for a bachelor pad and R6 000/m² for a larger, studio-style apartment. The buildings' African names will be reflected in their exteriors and interiors.

The project is a joint venture between Hollard and PHAB Properties, known as Leungo Investments. Basetsana Khumalo and Modise Motloba are among the directors.


Leungo Investments director Potlako Gasennelwe says the complex will feature a crèche, spa and retail component . There will be plenty of parking and first-class security.

"We aim to attract true urbanites to the CBD," says Gasennelwe. "People who are ready to embrace modern yet village-style living similar to that of New York ."

She adds that institutions such as Standard Bank, AngloGold Ashanti, First National Bank and Absa have thousands of employees, many of whom might be in search of homes conveniently nearby.

The complex will also cater to those wanting a home away from home: 50 of the apartments will be managed in a rental pool scheme by Urban Hip Hotels.
http://www.prop2000.co.za/dogon/images/map.jpg

thanks to mike for getting the info and joburg for the website

hsark
July 19th, 2006, 01:39 PM
website
http://www.prop2000.co.za/dogon/index.htm

is has to be one of the best in the cbd very modern i quite cheap tooo man i want a place in the cbd but will probs be snaped up by the absa ,fnb people :(
note 2 admin: when adding this to the development list don't forget to add the new liberty apartment block in braamfontein

joburg
July 19th, 2006, 04:05 PM
Ohhh.. that's quite a cool position. I hope this brings some more nightlife to that part of town.. right now nightlife is concentrated up in Newtown and Braamfontein, which is quite far north from here.

hsark
July 21st, 2006, 12:13 PM
true but joburg who would believe we would have nightclubs like heartlands and newtown 5 years ago in the cbd

joburg
July 21st, 2006, 11:25 PM
Some more info..

Ashanti

70 Apartments situated at 6 Anderson Street

• Basement Parking

• Coffee Shop/Restaurant

• Crèche

• Business Center

• Lobby

• Enclosed Pool with Water Features and communal seating

• Roof Pool with entertainment Area

• 24hr State-of-the-Art Security

• Hotel Rental Pool Management Available

2 Beds/1 or 2 Baths from R499 000

2 Beds/2 Baths Duplex Penthouses from R799 000

Dogon

56 Apartments situated at 10 Anderson Street

• Modern Classic Building

• Up-Market Finishes

• SPA and Laundromat in Building

• 2 Levels of Parking

• Roof Pool with Entertainment Area

• 24hr State-of-the-Art Security

• Hotel Rental Pool Management Available

1 Bed/1 Bath from R389 000

2 Beds/1 or 2 Baths from R555 000

2 Beds/2.5 Baths Duplex Penthouses from R799 000

dysan1
July 22nd, 2006, 04:02 PM
i like it...but from our tour i have no idea where that is tom.

joburg
July 22nd, 2006, 04:12 PM
Hmmm... Remember Main Street? that windy street with the mine shaft? It's around there.

So far around that are we have..
Mapungubwe
the Staetler
and now..
Ashanti
DoGon

No clue where they got the name 'DoGon' from...

Mo Rush
July 22nd, 2006, 04:14 PM
very cool facade.

thryve
July 23rd, 2006, 01:21 AM
Excited to see construction happening... but maybe that could be a good while from now!

-thryve

joburg
August 20th, 2007, 08:24 PM
Last night I walked past Dogon and Ashanti they were still building. Pity they're taking their time, as Mapungubwe the boutique hotel has opened around the corner..

Yarrick.. any updates?

Pule
August 21st, 2007, 09:07 AM
Last night I walked past Dogon and Ashanti they were still building. Pity they're taking their time, as Mapungubwe the boutique hotel has opened around the corner..

Yarrick.. any updates?

Yes it is opened even though it seems like the busy clearing final mess. I must say that I like it.

joburg
November 8th, 2007, 11:30 PM
The developer has released a final batch of units for sale!
These will be on show daily for the next 2 weeks.

Ashanti starting at

R679 000 for a 2 bed
R999 000 for the last remaining penthouse

Dogon starting at

R529 000 for a 1 bed
R799 000 for a 2 bed
R1 049 000 for a penthouse

Good to see that values have increased since first launched!

Umhlanga
November 9th, 2007, 05:59 PM
Looks good. The left one looks very solid and robust, almost like a New York apartment block from the early 20th century.

[B]The buildings' African names will be reflected in their exteriors and interiors.

Are the developers trying to make all the west African immigrants feel at home with these names? :lol:

joburg
November 9th, 2007, 06:14 PM
Yes. As they should. :)

Although the names are actually inspired locally. Something to do with gold? Hence you have AngloGold Ashanti.

Got an sms from them this afternoon saying they've just launched a new development in Newtown. Trying to get info...

Umhlanga
November 9th, 2007, 06:32 PM
Those names aren't local, Tom. Ashanti and Dogon are 100% west African.

KomSakkie
November 10th, 2007, 12:04 AM
Are they just renovations or are they being built from the ground up?

joburg
November 11th, 2007, 09:16 PM
They are renovations KomSakkie. Used to be law chambers.... I think.

And sorry bout the name. I thought I had read somewhere that it was a local name, but perhaps I was dreaming these things!

Jakes1
December 20th, 2007, 03:51 PM
These seem to be nearing completion as well... I love Ashanti.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC01048.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC01049.jpg

Pule
December 30th, 2007, 03:15 PM
Almost done.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1060659.jpg

Upington
December 31st, 2007, 12:06 AM
......OMG....nice one.........

Lydon
December 31st, 2007, 12:35 AM
I prefer Dogon :D

Pule
March 16th, 2008, 02:32 PM
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1080096.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1080095.jpg

Jakes1
March 16th, 2008, 03:29 PM
Restaurant to open here soon - on Ashanti's side
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/IMG_2076.jpg

Ahanti
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/IMG_2073.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/IMG_2070.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/IMG_2068.jpg

Dogon
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/IMG_2069.jpg

SA BOY
March 19th, 2008, 09:55 AM
love it , this rebirth of the CBD is infectious