Your host is Rick Raubenheimer,
who lives on the property at 126 Kelvin Drive (opposite Gary Avenue between Rivonia Road and Bowling Ave). We
are conveniently situated for students of the International Hotel
School, Regenesys, Varsity College, SACAP, and Boston College (though not in walking distance), and
have easy access to Rivonia and central Sandton. To read more about the house, the property, and
the surroundings, click here (new page).
All rooms share the use of the public areas with the owner and the other tenants:
These areas include the lounge, dining-room, kitchen, gardens, pond (with fish, but no crabs!)
and a 250-300m on-property
running/hiking trail [video]. The
kitchen includes shared use of a
refrigerator, freezer, double oven, microwave oven, and gas and
electric hobs. The rooms are fully serviced,
including cleaning on weekdays, bed linen, duvet, towels, and twice-a-week laundry (washing and
ironing). Each tenant is to provide their own food, cutlery
and utensils unless arranged otherwise, and do their own cooking and
prompt washing-up. For those who don't want to cook, we are in walking distance
of numerous restaurants and fast-food outlets, many of which deliver to the door, as do Uber
Eats, Checkers Sixty60, Pick 'n Pay ASAP, and Mr
Delivery. Video Tour of the house.
Parking: There is parking for one car per tenant under trees, behind an
automatic security gate, and possibly one garage with electric door to let at R500/month.
Security: The property has an alarm linked to armed response, and is on a well-lit busy road. We have
CCTV
cameras and dogs on the property.
Load shedding: The bedrooms have lights connected to a UPS
(uninterruptible power supply) that functions for Eskom power interruptions.
No VAT is charged on rent. A deposit of two months' rent is required (it
may be paid –and returned– over two months).
The property has Wi-Fi, currently free (if used responsibly). Some meals and other facilities are available at an additional cost:
Dinner, Breakfast (English or Continental). Computer use 25c/min;
Internet access 50c/min; scanning, faxing, and printing: 50c/side (B & W) or R2/side (colour).
a DStv dish is available. VAT is added to these services.
We have obligatory House Rules covering energy conservation, recycling, noise, security, etc. You will enjoy your stay more if you like dogs and cats, as we have several
and they are friendly. No pets of
your own are allowed except by prior arrangement. No smoking indoors.
We do prefer non-smokers!
These are all our rooms – some are not available at present:
Note: Rental figures below are subject to change without prior notice until a contract is signed
and the deposit is paid in full.
Look at how much is included:
Wi-Fi (subject to reasonable usage).
Rates, water, electricity, and gas.
Towels, bed linen, and toilet paper.
Laundry (washing and ironing) twice a week (your laundry should be
labelled to avoid confusion)
Making of beds on weekdays.
Cleaning on weekdays (dusting and vacuuming),
Shared use of the entertainment area, garden, lapa, trail, and pond.
The bedrooms and the shared bathroom have UPS-powered lights for load
shedding.
No VAT is charged except where required by law.
Optional Extras available at an Additional Charge:
Breakfasts and dinners.
Charges (+ 15% VAT): Dinner R75, Breakfast: English R50, Continental R35.
Take-aways delivered from a wide array of local restaurants: Nandos,
Steers, FishAways, Pizza Perfect, Mr Delivery, Uber Eats, Bolt Food.
Personal Computer, Internet, faxing, scanning and printing facilities.
Computer use 25c/min; Internet access 50c/min; scanning, faxing, and
printing: 50c/page (black-and white) or R2.00 (colour). 15% VAT is
added to charges
on these services. By appointment, preferably outside office hours.
We offer you a lease for a six-month or one year period, renewable. The deposit is
two month's rent, repayable within a week of departure. By arrangement, it may be paid (and returned) over 2 months.
The Lessee must grant permission for the Lessor to make credit checks on him/her and to report performance to credit bureaux.
Click on any picture for an enlargement on a new tab (click the "X" button
close that tab and return here).
Available 1 June 2026: Furnished Double Bedroom (Room
1) with en-suite Bathroom in House
Room 1 is a North-facing fully carpeted
large bedroom (18 m2
in size) with six-door built-in cupboard; furnished with a double bed,
dressing-table and chair, bedside pedestals, lamps, and load shedding light. There is a private
half-bathroom (shower, basin, toilet, and huge mirror). The room is fully serviced, including cleaning on weekdays, bed linen, duvet,
towels, toilet paper and twice-a-week laundry (washing and ironing).
Rent of R8,000 per month for one person on a 6-month lease, or R9,500
for a couple, includes
uncapped Wi-Fi (if used responsibly), rates, water, electricity, gas, and shared use of kitchen, dining room, lounge,
patio, garden, lapa and pond. No VAT is charged on rent. A deposit of 2 months'
rent is required: It may be paid (and returned) over 2 months.
With its wall of full-height cupboards, private bathroom, and
double bed (ideal for a couple, or the occasional intimate visitor), this is the most luxurious of the rooms. The north-facing
aspect means that it is warm even in winter. The large picture window
has a view of the garden and lets in plenty of light. Facing away from
the road, this room is quieter than the two south-facing rooms.
Available 1 January 2027: Furnished Double Bedroom (Room 2) in House
Room 2 is a North-facing fully carpeted medium-sized bedroom (12 m2
in size) with three-door built-in cupboard; furnished with a double bed, chair, table,
dressing-table and stool, mirror, lamp, and load shedding light. The full bathroom (bath, shower, basin, toilet)
opposite is shared with another room, visitors and office staff. The room is fully serviced, including cleaning on weekdays, bed linen, duvet,
towels, toilet paper and twice-a-week laundry (washing and ironing).
Rent of R6,500 per month for one person on a 6-month lease, or R8,000
for a couple, includes
uncapped Wi-Fi (if used responsibly), rates, water, electricity, gas, and shared use of kitchen, dining room, lounge,
patio, garden, lapa and pond. No VAT is charged on rent. A deposit of 2 months'
rent is required: It may be paid (and returned) over 2 months.
The solar hot water system is shared with several other people, so we prefer a tenant who showers rather than baths.
With its full-height triple cupboard and
double bed (ideal for a couple, or the occasional intimate visitor), this is one
of the more luxurious rooms. The north-facing
aspect means that it is warm even in winter. The large picture window
affords a view of the garden and lets in plenty of light. Facing away from
the road, this room is quieter than the two south-facing rooms.
Possibly Available 1 July 2026: Furnished Single Bedroom (Room 3) in House
Room 3 is a
cosy fully carpeted south-facing bedroom (size about 9 m2), for one person.
The bathroom (bath, shower, basin, toilet) next door is shared with another
room, visitors and office staff. Furniture includes a single bed, double built-in cupboard,
chest of drawers, full-length mirror, chair, folding desk and lamp, load
shedding light, and bedside table with lamp. The room is fully serviced, including cleaning
on weekdays, bed linen, duvet, towels, toilet paper and twice-a-week laundry (washing and ironing).
Rent of R5,000 a month
on a 6-month lease includes Wi-Fi (if used
responsibly), rates,
water, electricity, gas, and shared use of kitchen, dining room, lounge, patio,
garden, lapa and pond. No VAT is charged on rent. Two months' rent is required
as deposit (it may be paid –and returned– over two months).
This is the most affordable of the rooms and ideal for a student or new employee on a limited budget. The desk provides study space and folds closed when not in use, concealing all those
unpaid bills, unfinished assignments, unread books, sweet wrappers, and other messy
paperwork. The cats in the pictures are, sadly, no longer available at any
price, but others come (and go!) at no extra charge.
Possibly Available Later in 2026: Furnished Single Bedroom (Room 4) with en-suite Bathroom in House.
Room
4 is a cosy (about 9 m2 in size) fully carpeted
south-facing bedroom suitable for one person, with private
half-bathroom (shower, basin and toilet), cute bathroom courtyard, and
shared use of most of the rest of the house.
Furniture includes a single bed, double built-in
cupboard, curtains, washstand, heater, load shedding light, chair and desk with lamp. The room is
fully serviced, including cleaning on weekdays, bed linen, duvet, towels, toilet
paper and
twice-a-week laundry (washing and ironing).
Rent
of R6,500 per month for a 6-month lease includes Wi-Fi (if used
responsibly), rates, water, electricity, gas, and shared use of kitchen, dining
room, lounge, patio, garden, lapa and pond. No VAT is charged on rent. A deposit
of two months' rent is required (it may be paid –and returned– over two months).
Your window looks out onto a tropical garden, sometimes with jungle cats
sunning themselves (they, at least, think they are panthers!).
Phone (07:00 – 21:00): Landline 011 802-2685,
Rick mobile 082 389-3482.
International: Replace the first "0" with your trunk dialling code (usually 00), then
Country Code 27.
e-mail:
info@megaplex.co.za
During Natalie's entire stay [Jan-Dec 2016], I was well at ease - knowing that she is safe
and looked after. I can only give you my sincerest gratitude! May you and yours
be truly blessed. Thanking you ever so much!
I have thoroughly enjoyed being a tenant in your home. You and Judith have
been nothing but gracious and I will always appreciate it. Wishing you well.
Kind regards, Amma (29/09/2011)
Clyde Broskie, Room 3
Just to briefly put on paper my experience in room #3 at the above address
I resided at the above address for just over three months during the course of
2011. My experience was a very good one to say the least. The positioning of the
address was very central for me. 12 minutes to work in Wynberg. 126 is only
minutes away from all the shops that a bachelor like myself needed on a daily
basis (Woollies'; Spar & PnP). Restaurants in the area are fantastic with all
the regular restaurant chains also being very close by. Weekends shopping
centers to people watch and chill at (Sandton City + Nelson Mandela Square (No
need to elaborate here just really awesome everything there; NEW Morningside
Shopping Centre (Tasha's & PnP); Gallomanor Shopping Centre (Burger Perfect).
The Wedge on Rivonia (Woollies'; Chinese; Food lovers Market). 90 Degrees (Spar;
Nando's; Pollpeta very good Italian; Steers)
The home and services for the fantastic prices is perfect. Fully serviced
rooms including washing; ironing; cleaning; electricity & water. Rick and Judith
have been letting rooms out for donkey's years. They have a very good idea of
how it's all done. I was single at the time and it allowed me to rest my head
with none of the everyday effort and expenses of renting or own one own unit
locally. All the people are very accommodating and friendly owners and other
tenants.
If you are looking at saving some cash every month, whilst in a happy central
hassle free environment. Then 126 Kelvin Dr is the place for you. It gave me
time to get my things back into prospective. If you want to call me for more
comfort please feel free to do so. Happy staying at 126 Kelvin Dr.
Ideal Student Accommodation – Transport to your
School
We are 390 m from Rivonia Road, which is a major transport route.
The most luxurious transport, the Gautrain bus, runs to the Sandton Gautrain
station from the Gallo Manor Terminus opposite Morning Glen Mall, and also along
Rivonia Road from Rivonia. Along Rivonia Road also run Joburg Metrobus, PUTCO buses,
and minibus taxis. Cross-town taxis travel right past us on Kelvin Drive.
We are also well served with e-hailing services Bolt and Uber (at a
price).
Students
at Varsity College in Waterstone Drive are only about 3.1 km away by minibus taxi or bus
along Rivonia Road (cost about R10 per trip) plus a 1.5 km walk (Map
from Megaplex to Varsity College).
The Health and Fitness Professionals Academy (HFPA) Johannesburg Campus
(at Moove Fitness Complex, 1 Kikuyu Rd, Sunninghill) is 4.9 km away –a quick jog if you are fit
(which you must be to study there!), or by minibus taxi or Gautrain bus along Rivonia Road
to the Sunninghill terminus.
Regenesys Business School
in Sandton is 5.4 km south of us, with transport along
Rivonia Road, including the Gautrain bus, Metrobus, PUTCO buses, and minibus taxis (Map
from Megaplex to Regenesys). The Gautrain bus runs to
the Sandton Gautrain station, a 650 m walk from Regenesys.
Joburg Metrobus, PUTCO buses, and minibus taxis stop outside Sandton City, about
200 m from Regenesys. Fares per trip vary from about R30 for the Gautrain bus down to
about R12 for minibus taxis.
SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology)
at 22 Westbrooke Drive, Strathavon, is 5.1 km south of us by road, with transport along
Bowling Road and Katherine Street, including the Gallo Manor Gautrain bus, Metrobus, PUTCO
buses, and minibus taxis. Or borrow keys from us and take a brisk walk (or
a quick jog) of 3.9 km via the Sandspruit Hiking Trail, which goes almost
directly there.
The Lessee (the person signing the lease) and/or the Tenant (the person living in the
room), as applicable, shall:
Pay all amounts due in terms of this lease free of exchange on or before the due date
(usually the last working day of the previous month).
Not cede or assign the lease, nor sub-let the Room to anyone.
Use the leased Room only for his/her own residential use, and not permit
any other persons to overnight in the Room unless prior permission is obtained
from the Lessor.
Keep the Room clean, habitable and tidy.
Not smoke in the room or in the rest of the house, nor have guests do so. Not litter the outside smoking area with cigarette butts.
Permit the Lessor (Megaplex) or its duly authorised agent, and prospective Tenants, buyers, and estate agents to inspect the Room at all reasonable times.
Not make any structural or other alterations to the Room without the Lessor’s written consent.
Not do or allow to be done either by commission or omission anything that would increase the premiums or vitiate the policies of insurance on the house.
Leave the premises clean and presentable, including doing washing-up promptly.
Not cause any noise or nuisance that would in any way disturb the quiet and peaceful occupation of the neighbours and the other occupants of the property. Silence is required between 21:00 and
06:00 daily.
Switch off heaters and lights (including the bathroom light) when not in use.
Maintain the interior of the Room in substantially the same overall condition it was at the commencement of the Lease, to the satisfaction of the Lessor.
Immediately report, and later repair, any damage caused by the Tenant or by any guest of the Tenant.
Not keep any pets, and not harm the Lessor’s pets nor feed them except as arranged.
Not change any locks or install additional locks, burglar bars, security gates and the like.
Fill in the “in/out board” on leaving the premises and clear it on returning.
Always lock the exterior gates after leaving or entering the premises, and turn on the alarm system when she or he is the last one to leave.
Use only the credentials supplied for the "Megaplex Guest" Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi usage is
free, but may be suspended with prior warning if use is excessive.
Use hot water with due regard to other inhabitants, for example by showering rather than bathing.
Separate glass, paper, cardboard, tins, glass, and kitchen waste for recycling as instructed.
Stay out of the other bedrooms and the office unless permitted by the legal occupant.
Not take or use anyone else's food or other possessions without permission. (You would think this was common decency,
not to mention obeying the law, but we put it in after we had a kleptomaniac tenant.)
Not commit a breach of any of the duties of a Lessee/Tenant or of a citizen of the country as at common law or as imposed by legislation. The
Lessor reserves the right to search the Lessee/Tenant, the Lessee/Tenant’s
possessions and visitors, if illegal behaviour is suspected.
Grant permission for the Lessor to make credit checks on him or her and to report his or her performance to a credit bureau.
Upon termination of the lease, notify the Lessor of his or her new postal and physical addresses for forwarding of post, found articles, summonses, etc.
During a pandemic, sanitise when entering, and wear a face mask in the public areas.
Any act or omission of any employee, agent, friend, acquaintance or
relative of the Lessee/Tenant or any person invited to the premises by the
Lessee/Tenant or by any of these persons, or any person calling at the premises
because the Tenant or any of these persons is or may be there, shall have the
same effect for all purposes in terms of the lease as if such act or omission
were the act or omission of the Tenant.
If the Lessee or Tenant fails to carry out any of their obligations
within a reasonable period, the Lessor may do so if appropriate and recover a
penalty charge for doing so from the Lessee.
