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ON THE COVERThe Kitchen & Tasting Room

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DECOR

14 HOT DECOR & DESIGN Getting up to speed on

trends inside and outside

your home, with words

from a landscaping pro, and

plenty of must-buys

TRENDS

11 GOOD LIVING, DRINKING AND EATINGChris Weylandt’s Kitchen

and Tasting Room at

Maison estate

12 HOT PLATEOptions for a romantic

dinner for two, and an

interview with Grand Chef

Peter Tempelhoff

17 HOT REVIEW/WHAT’S ONA hot read, places to go,

and people to see

28 TURNING A SHADE OF GREENA peek at the latest garden

trends, from designer to

vertical to edible

70 SOCIETYSTBB discovers MTB

72 GNOME ALONEUnique and wonderful

garden accessories

LUXURY

16 HOT INDULGENCECarrol Boyes shades, Moët’s

and Hennessy’s walk on the

arty side, and Klûk CGDT’s

Long Street boutique

38 LINGER LONGERDigging the vibe at Long

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20 POLO’S PALATIAL PINNACLE Ryk Neethling’s coolly

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43 NATURE’S BOUNTYThe advantages of

eco- friendly decor

45 CREATING COMMON GROUNDLeading landscape architect,

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REAL ESTATE

18 UPPER CLASSA hot mandate on an

Upper Constantia home

48 BLOCK BOOKINGRael Levitt on the growing

status of auctioneering

49 AFRICASudan’s mixed-use monolith,

and Morocco’s arts festival

52 NAMIBIAWindhoek’s Olive

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60 SOUTH AFRICASeaside stands on the

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ED’S LETTER

This issue could only be a pink issue, what with February being the month of lurve! And pink works it. Pink � owers, pink cupcakes, cards, chocolates … It’s everywhere – even Moët has a pink version! Never has a colour had such a strong signi� cance or following. And all this for a shade not even on the original colour wheel.

Interestingly enough, pink as a colour was � rst recorded in the late 17th century, and has since played an important role in several sectors. In � nancial circles, pink is associated with London’s Financial Times, founded in 1893. The distinctive salmon-pink colour of its newsprint was used mainly as a way for the newspaper to distinguish itself from its competitors. In health circles, ‘in the pink’ is an expression denoting ‘in good condition’ or in ‘good health’, while in political circles, the word ‘pinko’, a watered-down Red, is a derogatory term used to describe a person with mild communist or socialist beliefs.

And you thought pink was just a colour! In colour psychology, pink is thought to have a calming e� ect. One shade, known as ‘drunk-tank pink’ is sometimes used in prisons to calm inmates, while sports teams are known to paint their opponents’ locker rooms pink to keep the players passive and less energetic. Good to know!

Pink has its place in architecture too. One of the most famous examples is the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Certainly a sight to behold (I speak from experience). It was given the name Pink City in 1876, after the entire city was painted pink in honour of the Prince of Wales’ visit. Today the Old City (known as the Four-Wall City) is still painted and maintained in pink. Another pink historical building is the government house in Buenos Aires,

Argentina. Known as La Casa Rosada (‘The Pink House’), it’s the seat of the executive power. It was painted pink in the 1800s during the reign of President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, as the colour combines the red of the Federales and white for the Unitarios, the two main political parties of that era. Another city tinged with pink is Marrakech, referred to as the Rose City. Its salmon-pink-coloured buildings are the result of the red clay of its surrounding terrain.

And lastly we have our own pink contributions – the Westcli� in Joburg, and Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel. James B Sherwood, the former chairman of the Westcli� , kept the colour of the original cluster homes that were to become the hotel’s rooms, and retained its Tuscan style, thanks to his own love a� air with Northern Italy. The Nellie is said to have been originally painted a cheerful pink to celebrate the end of World War One. Pink, then, if you’ll excuse the pun, has a colourful history.

This month we allow our blushing issue to take on a tinge of green too in our gorgeous Gardens feature, which looks at new trends for today’s busy urban dweller who faces space and time constraints, plus we reveal designer garden accessories. (My green-thumb expertise is more wishful thinking than anything else. In fact, my thumb is more of a light shade of yellow, if the leaves of my pot plants are anything to go by.) But whatever colour tickles your fancy this month, make sure it’s bold, beautiful and more to the point, alive!

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1–2The Tasting Room, where guests can enjoy the fruits of Maison’s vines. All the furniture,

including this ornamental bowl, is available from Weylandts stores. 3The exterior of the Tasting

Room and Kitchen @ Maison retains the building’s Cape Winelands’ farmhouse charm.

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Chris Weylandts lives the life. Aside

from heading up the successful

interior brand, Weylandts, he

travels the world extensively, lives

on his own boutique wine estate, and now has

a restaurant and tasting room where people

from all over can come and share in the good

life. Julian Smith, the manager of the Kitchen

and Tasting Room, says, ‘Chris is such a laid-

back guy, and working here at Maison is such a

wonderful experience. On weekends you’ll see

him enjoying some of the estate wine on the

restaurant patio with his friends and family.’

It all started in 2008, when Chris bought

a plot in Franschhoek that had vines growing

on it. He named the estate Maison and over

three years built his family home on it and

started to produce his own wine. Around the

same time, and inspired by his travels and this

idyllic way of life, his ‘Good Living’ philosophy

started to take shape and was introduced

into his Weylandts concept stores. It is about

experiencing life as closely as possible to the

way nature intended and incorporating life’s

great things into everyday living. ‘We should all

be inspired to live more interesting lives daily

by being adventurous, indulgent and confident,

be it investing in a piece of furniture, improving

the sensory experience at home or just taking

time out to appreciate the simple things that

make life more pleasurable,’ says Chris.

It is on this maxim that Chris has based the

Tasting Room and Kitchen @ Maison, and it

emanates from every niche of the converted

old farmhouse. The furnishings are from

Weylandts, and the interiors expertly blend

the bright white space with wood, leather and

glass. Winemaker Antwan Bondesio produces

six limited-edition wines under the Maison

label: Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Chardonnay,

Port, Straw wine, and Viognier, all grown

on the estate and available exclusively from

Weylandts stores and Maisons.

At the Kitchen @ Maison the food is as

much a talking point as the wine and the

beautiful setting. Julian says, ‘Chris travels

a lot for work and when he returns home he

always has new ideas, not only for furniture

and interiors, but also for food flavours. He is

very involved in the food preparation.’ Chris

has branches of his Kitchen at Weylandts in

Durbanville and Kramerville too, but it’s here

at Maison that he gets really hands on. Arno

Janse van Rensburg is the executive chef at

the Kitchen @ Maison and together with Chris

and consulting chef Charlene Pretorious he has

created a simple selection of mains and tapas,

to be enjoyed with the various wine pairings.

The produce is fresh, locally sourced and

seasonal, which Arno believes is essential to

allowing him to get creative. ‘Cooking is an art

– you need that strong base to transform it and

bring it to life with all the different techniques

and cooking methods. At Maison I am lucky to

be able to express myself through the food.

You are guaranteed of only the freshest, best

local produce at all times,’ Arno says.

As you sit on the Kitchen’s patio and gaze

on 9ha of vineyards, you can’t help but feel

inspired by the maxim of ‘Good Living’. Even

the pet pot-bellied pig, Porcini, the apple of

Chris and his family’s eye, seems to live by

this code as he lazes about among the orange

and lemon groves. +27 (0)21 876 2116,

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HOT PROPERTY

Turn up the heatNestled in the luxury and warmth that is the Cape Royale Hotel in Green Point is 1800° –

a stylish steakhouse with a difference. All meat is prepared on a grill at 1 800 °F. The result

is moist, tender, melt-in-your-mouth steaks. And the cherry on top? Its range of mouth-

watering and unusual sauces, sourced from around the world. Not to mention that the

menu also offers extensive wine pairings with each of the sauces, taking the agonising

choice out of your hands. Indulge in sauces such as Argentinean chimichurri (we loved!)

Belgian red wine jus, French Béarnaise, German wholegrain mustard, Italian mushroom, the

unusual Colombian coffee, Madagascan peppercorn or Sicilian Rossini (we loved!). Only

the freshest ingredients are chosen by Head Chef Jonathan Gargan, who follows the ‘farm

to fork’ principle and uses all-local produce where possible. He has also introduced the

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salt, Hawaiian True-Kona Deep Water salt and Aleppo Chile salt. The result? Sensational!

And we are not just talking about the steaks. For a meat haven, 1800° also serves up a

delicious feast of seafood – we loved the chargrilled tuna loin, the Cape fresh fi sh of the

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A smorgasbord of singular restaurants primed for a romantic evening for two

PETER TEMPELHOFF is

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at the Cellars-Hohenort’s Greenhouse

restaurant in Constantia. At the end

of last year he was named a Relais

& Châteaux Grand Chef, one of only

two in Africa.

Q Congratulations on this great achievement. What other moments stand out for you in your career?It is defi nitely the highlight of my career

so far. Other stand-out achievements

include winning the 2011 Best Restaurant

in South Africa, the 2005 Top Table in

London and the 2007 Sunday Times

Chef of the Year.

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has to be Japanese. The attention to

detail is unseen in any other cuisine.

It is what French nouvelle cuisine was

based on, which led to our modernist

cuisine movement.

Q What is your all-time favourite dish to prepare?I don’t really have one, but I do enjoy

making fi lled pastas, such as ravioli

and agnolotti.

Q Who or what inspires your cooking?The thought of creating new dishes

inspires me.

Q Do you have any interesting and exotic menus planned for 2012?We do – but I just can’t spoil the surprise!

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Enjoy the viewVisiting Casa Labia Cultural Centre in Muizenberg is akin to falling down the rabbit hole. This

refurbished national monument, built in 1929, used to be the residence of Count and Countess

Natale Labia. Today it is an ornate home to an art gallery, a well-known African decor shop,

Africanova, and a quaint Italian café. Summer picnic hampers have recently been introduced as

part of the food offering. Extended seating and tables fl owing out into the gardens are also new

initiatives, allowing guests to enjoy the scenic False Bay coastline and panoramic mountain views.

+27 (0)21 788 6062, casalabia.co.za

FOR MORE ABOUT THE CASA LABIA CULTURAL CENTRE AND THE ROUNDHOUSE, READ OUR ‘PLACE WITHA PAST’ FEATURES AT thepropertymag.co.za

Taking the leapLeopard’s Leap Wines has recently acquired a new home in the heart

of the Cape Winelands, in Franschhoek. The winery has partnered

with well-known international chef, Liam Tomlin, to bring his Chef’s

Warehouse to the area. The studio offers cooking classes, chef’s

tables presenting demonstration lunches and cookery sessions, as

well as themed courses by leading chefs and culinary experts from

around the world. There is also the Leopard’s Leap tasting room

and culinary store, the latter offering a large variety of kitchenware,

appliances, crockery, cutlery, glassware, knives, utensils, gourmet

ingredients and inspiring recipe books. +27 (0)21 876 8002,

leopards-leap.com

Randy with brandyAnother national monument, this time in Camps Bay, the Roundhouse Restaurant, the former hunting lodge of Lord Charles Somerset in the

18th century, has recently introduced a brandy-and-food-pairing menu. Head Chefs PJ Vadas and Eric Bulpitt have teamed up with sommelier

Joakim Hansi Blackadder to create a menu of dishes that complement various brandies, such as Van Ryn’s, Oude Meester, Klipdrift and Collison’s.

Mouths open – bottoms up! +27 (0)21 438 4347, theroundhouserestaurant.com

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Summer with PoloAs far as Polo’s new homeware ranges go, that summer vibe we adore will be hanging

around for longer than expected. With names like Poolside, Summertime and Nautical,

these ranges of Egyptian cotton bed linen with matching towels, scatter cushions and

throws will keep the look of your bedrooms fresh and encourage that summer feeling to

linger longer. Available from Stuttafords at Canal Walk. +27 (0)21 555 1970; polo.co.za

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

MARK STEER of Green Green

Aloe is an expert in indigenous gardens

and design. We chat to him about

his passion.

Q When did you fi rst discover your green fi ngers?It was at an early age: I spent my

youth at my grandparents’ farm on the

Vaal River and received a fi rst-class

horticultural education from my little

English granny! Gardening has always

been second nature to me and nature has

always fascinated me. It is truly food for

the soul.

Q Tell us about your design background.I began as an apprentice at an industrial

design company. I love to use my hands

and really enjoy the creative aspect

of design. There is no greater joy than

to look at something I have created

with my own hands. Landscaping

design appeals to me, as the product

continues to develop and grow after we

are long gone.

Q You were involved in moving trees for the Gautrain …Saving over 100 large trees from certain

destruction during the construction

of the Gautrain is without a doubt one

of my fondest memories. The trees

were relocated to various parks around

Gauteng and are now providing shade

and oxygen, rather than fi rewood and

carbon dioxide.

Q Why is an indigenous garden so benefi cial?Indigenous plants generally require

less care, less water and can better

tolerate local conditions. They are also

less harmful to the local species of a

particular area and attract local wildlife.

This benefi ts and gives balance to your

garden and the surrounding environment.

+27 (0)78 368 6336,

indigenouslandscaping.co.za

Beautiful crockery, summery fabrics, online kitchen design, and a delightful new art and decor hub in Kloof Street keep the mercury rising

Sweet slumber-landThis unusual range of reversible pillowcases is designed to correlate with different times of the

day. Our favourite is the adorably cute set of owls, with eyes open for night and closed for day.

They come in a vacuum-sealed pack of two and are made from 100% cotton. +27 (0)82 691 2056,

danieltingchong.com

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Simplifying designMiele has taken the next step into the future of design by launching a

website specifi cally for architects and designers. The site has a large library

dedicated to architectural drawings and 3D models of Miele’s product

range that are easy to download and use in architectural drawings, renders

and fl y-throughs. This website will make designing and planning kitchen

and laundry spaces easier than ever and aims to assist architects, specifi ers,

builders and interior designers with their design processes as well as

reduce project timelines and free up human resources. The website’s search

function engine lets users browse previous Miele projects for inspiration.

miele-architecture.com

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

Cracking crockeryWe love a good dinner party. What we love even more is one where every course is served on

beautiful and interesting plates that accentuate what it is we’ll be putting into our mouths. The

Seville Stoneware Jade range of crockery from Woolworths is the ideal canvas for food as art,

thanks to its turquoise colouring and intricate cracked fi nish. Available from the end of February.

0860 100 987, woolworths.co.za

� e skinnyCape Town-based illustrator and designer, Heather Moore, has opened up her new shop

and studio in Bree Street, much to the delight of decor fundis looking for the unusual and quirky.

Expect to fi nd the full range of Skinny laMinx tea towels, cushions, table runners, tablecloths,

table napkins and stationery as well as retail fabric sales from the studio. The shop also offers

1950s-style sofas made to order by Dan Saks of Saks Corner, in a range of Skinny laMinx fabrics.

skinnylaminx.com

beautiful and interesting plates that accentuate what it is we’ll be putting into our mouths. The

Seville Stoneware Jade range of crockery from Woolworths is the ideal canvas for food as art,

thanks to its turquoise colouring and intricate cracked fi nish. Available from the end of February.

0860 100 987, woolworths.co.za

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New ideas for the month of loveHOT INDULGENCE

HOT PROPERTY

STEELING BEAUTIESCarrol Boyes’ new sunglasses range embodies the

artistic character of SA’s favourite crockery and home

accessories designer. Her signature motifs adorn the

stainless steel temples of the glasses and the lenses

offer glare and UV protection. +27 (0)21 424 8263,

carrolboyes.com

DESIGNER DRINKINGNew York-based artist/designer and graffi ti phenomenon, Kaws,

has lent his talent to creating this special Hennessy VS bottle.

Emblazoned with bold colours, the Kaws Hennessy VS bottle

carries his philosophy in his own hand: ‘Friends work music art,

it’s important to fi nd the right blend …’ Available from selected

liquor retailers nationwide for R269. Facebook.com/HennessySA

LOVE & BUBBLESPink and gorgeous, this limited-edition bubbly is perfect for wooing

your loved one. Moët & Chandon Graffi ti Love includes a bottle

of Moët & Chandon Rosé, dressed in bright pink for the month of

love, and comes with a gold marker pen for you to add your very

own graffi ti message. Available from leading liquor merchants

nationwide, from R499,95. moet.com

DESIGNER CHIC IN BREE STREETAnother designer shop has made its way to Bree Street. Klûk CGDT’s

new fl agship boutique in Cape Town follows the success of the

designers’ stand-alone boutique in Parkhurst, Johannesburg. With

the signature aniseed black exterior frames and soft pink-and-white

interiors and, of course, the gorgeously dressed mannequins in the

window, Bree Street’s newest boutique is undoubtedly its prettiest.

+27 (0)83 377 7780, kluk.co.za

WHERE THE INN-CROWD STAYSVisitors to Cape Town now have the pleasure of booking a

room in the recently refurbished Inn on the Square, one of

Cape Town’s most historic hotels. The R35-million makeover of

this grand old dame on the renowned Greenmarket Square in

the centre of the city has transformed it into a sexy, colourful

hotel with 165 newly renovated en-suite bedrooms with a

distinct art deco aesthetic. We also love the on-site restaurant,

Dish, with its contemporary South African cuisine and a terrace

that’s perfect for soaking up the city vibe. 0861 000 333,

innonthesquare.co.za

GET SKINNEDHome decor shop, Isabelina Decor Shed, has recently launched a new

collection of snakeskin purses, clutches, shoppers, cosmetic bags and

belts. They come in various snakeskin patterns as well as in a variety

of fi nishes, including natural genuine leather, patent leather and PVC.

+27 (0)21 671 1807, isabelina.co.za

offer glare and UV protection. +27 (0)21 424 8263,

carrolboyes.com

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HOT REVIEW

Send your 2012 event information to [email protected].

RED MIST

� ere are too many coincidences for them to be random and meaningless. � ey add up to something, but I really can’t imagine what …

� ere are too many coincidences for them to be random and meaningless. � ere are too many coincidences for them to be random and meaningless.

Patricia Cornwell is the queen of crime fi ction, and her newest novel

does not disappoint. A fat read of almost 500 pages, the new story is

a page-turner and one you will not easily be able to put down. Patricia

steers away from her usual modus operandi of introducing a crime

and then examining the body for clues. This time there is no body

for medical examiner Kay Scarpetta to inspect. Instead, she is drawn

into the sordid underground world of a woman’s prison in Georgia,

after being summoned to meet a woman incarcerated for being a sex

offender. This prisoner also happens to be the mother of a vicious and

brilliant killer, the love child of her abuse. What follows is a suspenseful

tale of intrigue and conspiracy in which you encounter one stunning

twist after the other. It will have you reading through the night.

Published by Little, Brown. Available online at Kalahari.com.

kalahari.com; littlebrown.co.uk

Hands-On Harvest, 24–26 FebruaryThe Robertson Valley’s

fourth Hands-On Harvest

promises to be a fun-fi lled

family event offering a wide

variety of activities, from

grape harvesting to a wine-

tasting trail on horseback

and various foodie highlights.

+27 (0)23 626 3167,

handsonharvest.com

Eikendal Weintaufe Harvest Celebration,4 MarchEikendal Estate in

Stellenbosch is celebrating

31 years of winemaking.

Visitors will get to taste

the cellar’s fi rst wine of the

2012 harvest, the fl agship

Chardonnay, straight from

the barrel. Fun on the

day includes live music,

craft stalls, lucky draws,

fl y- fi shing, loads of kiddies’

entertainment and more.

Delicious food and wine will

be on sale too. Entry: R60,

including a glass and barrel

tasting for adults; kids under

12 are free.

+27 (0)21 855 1422,

eikendal.com

The Gugulethu Tenors, 9 MarchSA’s sensational operatic

pop crossover quartet,

Xolani November, Siyabulela

Gqola, Mpendulo Yawa

and Loyiso Dlova, will be

performing live in a one-

off concert at the Fugard

Theatre. Tickets: R100–R130.

0861 915 8000,

computicket.com;

+27 (0)21 461 4554,

thefugard.com

OmmiBerg Round the Rock Festival, 10 MarchThe wine farms of Paarl are

the site of the OmmiBerg

Round the Rock Festival, a

day-long indulgence in sweet

wine, sumptuous treats and

live music. Enjoy a grape-

skin foot massage or a wine

bath. There is no shortage

of fun activities for the kids

either. Tickets: R60 (early

bird) or R70 (on the day) –

both prices include a slice

of onion tart and unfi ltered

wine. Accompanied

children under 18 are free.

+27 (0)82 787 4118,

ommiberg.co.za

Simonsberg Wine Route Market Day, 11 MarchThe week-long celebration

of literature and winemaking

at the 2012 Stellenbosch

University, Woordfees,

culminates in the Simonsberg

Wine Route Market Day

at Delvera Estate. Live

performances by Stellies

band, Manouche, will add

some soul to this event, and

the Vine Hopper will provide

a shuttle service.

+27 (0)21 886 8275,

wineroute.co.za

Infecting the City Public Arts Festival, 5–10 MarchFor the fi fth year running, the Africa

Centre’s Infecting the City Public Arts

Festival will take the streets and public

spaces of Cape Town by storm. Over the

years the festival’s popularity has grown

as audiences are encouraged to engage

with the Mother City, its citizens and

themselves in radically different ways.

+27 (0)21 422 0468,

infectingthecity.com

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Anne Porter Knight Frank has the exclusive mandate to market a landmark home in Upper Constantia. Priced at R28,5 million, the home is the epitome of elegant living in this exclusive Cape Town suburb

The quality of this Upper Constantia home is uncommon anywhere in the world, remarks Lanice Steward, MD of Anne Porter Knight Frank.

Sited on a 4 500m2 erf just off Price Drive, the

home has 1 000m2 of floor space, making it almost five times the size of most other properties in the suburb, says Lanice.

Set in a partially landscaped garden styled in the Provençal tradition, the double-storey home is ideal for the entertainer, with six reception/dining rooms, four large bedrooms, gym, library/study, home cinema and central vacuum system.

Each room in the home is air-conditioned and many have underfloor heating. The bedrooms are all en suite, and there is a quartet of large balconies with views that extend across the grounds to Klein Constantia, the Steenberg vineyards, Tokai Forest, False Bay, Vlakkenberg and Constantiaberg.

For the homeowner, entertaining is a breeze, thanks to the massive, 150m2 farm-style kitchen, temperature-controlled wine cellar, scullery, servants’ quarters, separate private garden flat, four garages and ample additional parking space.

The home security system also impresses, with electric fencing, CCTV cameras and burglar alarm.

The property’s grounds, with their olive trees, lavender and herb gardens, four water features, koi pond and sparkling swimming pool, enhance the Mediterranean feel of the home. The garden is kept lush by an automatic irrigation system fed by its own borehole and by a mountain stream that tumbles through the property.

‘One hesitates these days to describe any home as really beautiful, but that would be justified in the case of this superior residence,’ Lanice says. +27 (0)21 671 9120,

anneporter.co.za.

1An outdoor pizza oven by the swimming

pool is one of many entertainment facilities

offered by this beautiful Upper Constantia

home. 2Exposed rafters, solid-wood furnishings

and a gleaming copper-plated oven and hob

complete the look of the farm-style kitchen.

3A spacious bedroom with wood flooring

and fireplace.

1

2

3

Upper class

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If you would like to have your hot mandate featured, email [email protected]

Siemens. The future moving in.

siemensappliances.co.za

You have a German Masterpiecein your garage.Now put one in your kitchen.

Siemens demonstrates its flair for technology and German Engineering with innovative concepts for your kitchen. Our ovens reflect first class craftsmanship with the finest material. Our induction hobs make intelligence a visible attribute and our built in coffee machine exemplifies exceptional design and

quality. Siemens is the world leader in green household technology.

For more information contact Siemens Home Appliances on (011) 265-7800 or visit our website at www.siemensappliances.co.za

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Guardian Development Projects, +27 (0)21 863 1139

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As far as show houses go, Ryk Neethling’s sumptuous abode at Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate is the jewel in the crownWords Genevieve FisherPhotographs Fiona Barclay-Smith

When looking out onto Val De Vie’s main polo � eld from the patio of the clubhouse and bar, you’ll � nd the vistas of the Helderberg and Simonsberg

mountains breathtaking, but it is the home situated directly in front of the � eld that will make you gasp in awe. It looks like a small Provençal palace, and you can’t help but wonder who lives there.

That it is home to celebrity Ryk Neethling makes it all the more romantic, and comparisons to a fairy tale would not be out of place: handsome Prince Charming pottering around his luxurious abode. But there is more to the story than that.

The home is a show house, built and developed by Guardian Development Projects, a property development company headed up by Managing Director Leonhard Jonas. The company o� ers turnkey project management on the estate, and Ryk is both a shareholder and its marketing director. The property also houses Leonhard’s o� ce, and aside from working together, he and Ryk are good mates. ‘Ryk and I met about three years ago and have become good

friends. I believe that people should do business with people that they like and trust,’ says Leonhard. On this project though, Ryk’s role was that of tenant, and he let Leonhard and his team work their magic on this dream home. ‘This house was Leonhard’s vision from concept to completion, I’m just the lucky one that gets to live in it,’ says Ryk with a grin on his face.

While this set-up may seem like the life � t for a prince, being marketing director for Guardian Development Projects as well as Val De Vie Estate and being a local celebrity leave Ryk with very little time to play. ‘I hardly spend any time at the house during the week,’ he says. ‘In the day I’m not here; my o� ce is at the clubhouse and I � y to Johannesburg every week for a couple of days, so I love coming back here. The lifestyle this home and the estate o� er is second to none: the surrounds are incredible, I never have to worry about security as there is always someone here, and the estate itself is very secure. It’s paradise.’

Leonhard’s vision was to build and develop a show house for Guardian Development Projects where property owners at Val De Vie could see what the

company could o� er in terms of building their dream home. ‘We wanted to create the ultimate show house experience at the top end of the residential market. We built an iconic property for Val de Vie, setting the benchmark not only in structural integrity, but also creating a beautiful, functional home with world-class � nishes,’ says Leonhard.

The 550m2, � ve-bedroom home oozes luxury and successfully ful� ls Leonhard’s vision of an exemplary home. It was designed according to the Provençal aesthetic guidelines of Val De Vie, but with a modern twist. The attention to detail is impeccable. With its voluminous spaces, neutral yet textured interiors and top-notch � nishes, the show house makes you believe someone important lives here.

According to Ryk, no expense has been spared, and he is overwhelmed by the end result and what his friend has achieved. ‘It’s not your typical show house because every last detail has been considered and the � nishes are world class. There aren’t many people doing what we’re doing, because of the exclusive nature of our projects, which this home is testament to.’

Opposite Guardian Development Projects understands the emotive nature of building a dream home. It provides that vital independent and professional service

of planning, leading, organising and controlling the management of projects and programmes, from inception to reality. The private residential market is typifi ed

by the quest for unique designs and exclusive luxury, which are often beyond the client’s desired budget. Guardian Development Projects offers real solutions to

maintaining a budget without compromising on the look and feel of the home. Its turnkey offerings include complete project management, delivery support and

design services through all phases of the development process. It evaluates the brief in terms of time, cost and quality to devise a procurement solution to suit

individual needs. Guardian Development Projects offers consistently high standards of service on appointments ranging from modest homes to luxury residences.

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Part of what makes it such a show-stopper is undoubtedly its location, which Leonhard says is his favourite feature of the home: ‘Situated next to vineyards, the house overlooks a 300m Polo lawn, stables and the Polo Pavilion with the Simonsberg Mountains as a backdrop. The views are truly breathtaking and change every day. Val de Vie is surrounded by seven mountain ranges, and this property has a 360º view. What more can I say?’

Ryk agrees with Leonhard. However, his favourite part of the house is the outdoor deck, especially in the evening, when he can relax with a glass of the estate’s wine in hand and watch a polo match. ‘Being in such close proximity to the polo field has sparked residents to bet who will be the first to knock out a window out with a polo ball!’ Ryk laughs.

The home has been designed in two levels, and when entering the front door, you are struck by the amount of space and light from the double-volume living areas and their large windows. To accentuate these ideal architectural features, Leonhard’s wife, Nicolette Jonas, was brought on board to oversee the interior finishes. Her biggest challenge was creating five alternate floor finishes in an attempt to differentiate the various areas of the home from each other yet still retain an element of coherence throughout. Nicolette says, ‘I wanted to create a natural and neutral look throughout the house, using a lot of linens and weathered oak furniture and combining them with mirror and glass to create a sense of glamour. I decided to use a lot of textures because I wanted the neutral pallet to be the main aesthetic. Using different textures in the same tones makes it exciting to the eye and touch yet still retains a calming feeling.’

The main living area features oversized couches and a custom-made sculptural fireplace with a large handmade mirror above it. But the three gargantuan spiral crystal chandeliers are what really stand out. Each one is 2,7m long, and every piece of triangular crystal was individually hung. The effect is mesmerising, especially during the day when it catches the light flowing in from the large windows.

The kitchen is Nicolette’s favourite room and upon entering, you can see why. It has a rustic charm, but with an overtly contemporary edge. The large, eight-sweater Pierre Cronje timber dining table provides the focal point,

Jeeves Heated Towel Rails, 086 153 3837

Natural Stone Warehouse, +27 (0)21 506 1300

prime property

This spread, top left Ryk selected

the Classic C heated towel rail from

Jeeves for an uninterrupted supply

of warm, dry towels. Manufactured

locally from mirror-polished stainless

steel with Automatic Heating

Technology (AHT) for convenience,

the Classic C rail ensures that Ryk

enjoys electricity savings, thanks to

the reduced need for washing and

tumble-drying damp bath towels.

Top right Siemens home appliances

teamed up with WK Kitchens to

create a unique, elegant kitchen. The

Siemens range demonstrates the

latest trend of integrated appliances:

excellent cooking facilities with the

latest induction cooking surface, a

high-speed microwave and an easy-to-

use coffee machine combine to give

the homeowner German engineering

at its best. Bottom right Over the

last decade, Waterstone has been

the go- to supplier for developers,

contractors and homeowners

looking for quality sanitaryware.

Waterstone’s product range includes

Geberit, Duravit, Hansgrohe, Jeeves

and Victoria & Albert, to name a

few. Bottom centre Natural Stone

Warehouse supplied all the tiles used

throughout the home, giving each

room a unique ambience. One of its

most recent innovations, exclusive

to Natural Stone Warehouse, is

the seamless marble flooring used

throughout the living areas.

Waterstone, +27 (0)21 975 9000

Siemens Domestic Appliances (WK Kitchens), +27 (0)21 550 9900

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L. Cannata & Sons, +27 (0)21 510 8553

De Villiers & Hulme Structural Engineers, +27 (0)21 417 2180 Forest Flooring, +27 (0)11 466 0701

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and the rest of kitchen is swathed in interesting wood finishes. As bachelors go, Ryk admits to not really using the kitchen much, except for his Siemens coffee machine. ‘It is my favourite gadget in the house, probably because I use it the most. I’m a caffeine junkie,’ he admits.

The first floor is reached by a marble staircase and is where three of the four bedrooms and landing lounge are. The main bedroom is reminiscent of a French boudoir but is surprisingly clutter free and contemporary. No Bohemian here, just neutral tones of silver, white and grey, but with clean, elegant and romantic touches. Nicolette says the ornate mirror bed informed the rest of the finishes for this room, including the complementary crystal chandeliers and Nicolette’s favourite soft furnishing in the home, the richly textured headboard by Extreme Elegance.

A standout feature not visible to the eyes is the home automation system that allows Ryk to control every electronic and electrical application in the home via remote. This includes the lighting, the AV system, the security system, pool and garden functionalities as well as curtains and blinds, among others, to allow homeowners to control any aspect of their property, whether they’re at home or away. ‘Our objective was to create a “blueprint” for technology infrastructure in homes situated in Val De Vie. Home automation is very sophisticated in design and engineering but should always be practical in operation,’ he says. The technological interface of this home is designed in such a way that as soon as new developments in home automation are released into the market, this system can easily adapt to them. So, idyllic location, glamorous finishes and high-end appliances aside, this isn’t just a home fit for a prince, but also one that obeys.

Professionals List

Caesarstone (Kitchen Surfaces), +27 (0)83 608 5810, [email protected]

caesarstone.co.za

De Villiers & Hulme (Structural Engineers), +27 (0)21 417 2180, [email protected],

dvh.co.za

Duravit (Sanitaryware), +27 (0)11 722 9060, [email protected], duravit.com

Forest Flooring (Timber Flooring), +27 (0)11 466 0701, [email protected],

forestflooring.co.za

Guardian Development Projects (Project Management), +27 (0)21 863 1139,

[email protected], guardianprojects.co.za

Jeeves (Heated Towel Rails), 086 153 3837, [email protected], jeeves.co.za

K. Light Import (Lighting), +27 (0)21 552 4370, [email protected], klight.co.za

L.Cannata & Sons (Granite), +27 (0)21 510 8553, [email protected],

cannatagranite.co.za

Natural Stone Warehouse (Tiles), +27 (0)21 506 1300,

[email protected], naturalstonewarehouse.com

Waterstone (Sanitaryware), +27 (0)21 975 9000, [email protected],

waterstone.co.za

Siemens Domestic Appliances (WK Kitchens), +27 (0)21 550 9900,

[email protected], siemensappliances.co.za

This spread, top left L. Cannata & Sons marble and granite processor is the proud supplier of the natural stone detailed staircase, copings, full-height bathroom

wall slabs and engineered stone kitchen tops. Top centre This drop-in designer basin, part of Philippe Starck’s Starck 2 range for Duravit, is a suitable match for this

chic home. The range is inspired by the flowing movement of water. Top right The Caesarstone Almond Rocco quartz surfaces used in this amazing kitchen serve

not only as highly durable work surfaces, but also make a substantial contribution to the overall ambience. Bottom centre Forest Flooring has been importing and

installing quality timber floors since 1999 and provides turnkey flooring solutions. It also manufactures its own finishing strips and other bespoke products. Bottom

left Focusing on the design and detailing of structural elements, De Villiers & Hulme was founded in 1983 and has grown into a well-respected firm of consulting

engineers who are active in a wide variety of interests.

Duravit, +27 (0)11 722 9060

Caesarstone, +27 (0)83 608 5810

Caesarstone, +27 (0)83 608 5810

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This page K. Light Import strives to lead the field by breaking away from conventional lighting concepts and introducing fittings that are not

only unique, but are also true conversation pieces. It brings the latest models of beautiful, exclusive, quality light fittings to the South African

decorating industry. Its growing range of imported light fittings represents the most unique and stylish products available globally, catering

to a wide spectrum of lighting enthusiasts.

K. Light Import, +27 (0)21 552 4370

spirals of crystal light

This is a truely majestic light fixture for any

home, with over two metres of layered

clear crystals, which sparkle from the centre

column, reflecting onto other decor features

within the room. This fitting can be displayed

as a single fitting , or combined with a group

of three or more.

Code: KLCH-7895/25Satin Chrome / Clear CrystalØ 46 cm H 270 cm25 x E-27 (230v 40W)IP 20

[email protected] I www.klight.co.za

Johannesburg: Units 8 & 9, The ArenaCapital Hill Business ParkHalfway House, Midrand Tel: 011 312 1247

Cape Town: 7 Kunene Circle

Omuramba Business ParkMilnerton

Tel: 021 552 4370 Complies to SANS

IEC 60598-2-1 Standard

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28 | February 2012

Words Genevieve Fisher and Nicky Manson

Whether they are vertical, edible or public, gardens of all shapes and sizes are an important feature of life in sunny South Africa

We South Africans have a lot to be grateful for. Not only do we have an enviable climate

that allows for an idyllic outdoor lifestyle, but we also have some unique fl ora that’s

endemic to this part of the world. As South Africans of all descriptions become more

appreciative of our fl ora, the need for its conservation and the benefi ts of sustainable

gardening, we look at the current gardening trends that are shaping our cities.

Turning a shade of

GARDENS

Nature stands tall

A garden good enough to eat

Going public

Move outdoors

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GARDENSGARDENS The Public Garden

Going publicNational botanical gardens play an important role in the lives of city dwellers, whether they are seeking solitude in a sanctuary of green or getting out in public with friends and family to enjoy these beautiful spaces. One thing’s for sure: South Africa’s urban centres have exceptional public gardensKIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

The largest of South Africa’s nine national botanical gardens,

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is the jewel in the

crown of the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s

(Sanbi) network. The grandeur of this public garden is

heightened by its dramatic setting against the eastern slopes

of Table Mountain. This 36ha garden showcases over 7 000

species of plant life and is a national treasure. Alice Notten,

interpretation offi cer at Kirstenbosch, believes that the setting

is one of many defi ning features of the space: ‘Kirstenbosch

has a spectacular location and breathtaking natural beauty.

The garden is landscaped in a way that harmonises with and

enhances its surroundings and is packed full of thousands of

beautiful and interesting plants.’

Kirstenbosch’s historical roots run deep. Stone tools found

at the Dell site date back to the Stone Age. In 1660 Jan van

Riebeeck planted his hedge, remnants of which are still alive,

to mark the frontier of the European settlement. Cecil John

Rhodes purchased the land in 1895 and bequeathed it to the

government, which neglected it. Kirstenbosch was offi cially

founded in 1913 by a board of trustees with the support of the

Botanical Society of SA. They were faced with an overgrown

site infested with alien trees, thickets of weeds, feral pigs

and a ruined farm. Thanks to their interventions Kirstenbosch

is today geared towards relaxation, but its awareness and

conservation initiatives are what really impress.

On the one hand it is a living museum of SA’s plants (ex situ

conservation) and on the other it is a learning opportunity for

visitors, both about our plants and the conservation issues we

face. Kirstenbosch comprises many smaller gardens, some of

which are designed to grow a specifi c plant group or type and

are maintained according to the plants’ needs. The Botanical

Society Conservatory, for example, is a glasshouse that

imitates a desert climate and showcases the unique succulents

of southern Africa. Other gardens centre around certain

themes, such as the Water-wise Garden, which shows people

how to utilise less water when creating their home gardens,

and the Garden of Extinction, which displays some of the 1 500

plant species that will soon be extinct in the wild and teaches

visitors what they can do to help save threatened plants.

The themed gardens all have detailed storyboards, which is

where Alice’s role is invaluable. ‘My approach as interpreter

is to explain the theme as simply as possible and empower

the visitor with new knowledge or skills that they can put

into practice. I also put information about the plants out in

the garden: I give the plant’s name, tell about its home, its

pollinators, how it propagates itself, any interesting historical

facts about it, and whether it is threatened and why. All of

which, I hope, teaches the visitor to respect and care for

plants both in gardens and in the wild,’ she says. ‘We also

have the crucial Environmental Education Centre, where

many schoolchildren pass through and are taught many

things, the most important being biodiversity, its value to us

and the need to conserve it and not just the importance of

animal conservation.’

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Society Conservatory. 3Information board about the

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Fernwood Buttress behind it.

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GARDENSGARDENS The Vertical Garden

The vertical garden is the brainchild

of French botanist, Patrick Blanc, who

transformed the faces of many of

downtown Paris’ buildings with his green

wonder walls. South Africa is following this

trend and we are seeing vertical gardens in

commercial spaces and homes alike.

Vertical gardens recycle the air in an offi ce

space, and because plants absorb noise

pollution, vertical garden walls also act

as noise buffers. (Central One restaurant

in the Radisson Blu Gautrain hotel in

Sandton has a unique example of this type

of garden, designed by Sava Spasojevic

of Succulent Art.) And in the home, it

makes sense with regards to today’s

lifestyle, where living spaces are smaller

and gardens have become a luxury. It is an

ideal way to include the ‘outdoors’ in your

living space with little fuss.

According to Brendon Edwards of Brendon

Edwards Landscapes in KwaZulu-Natal,

vertical gardens have become popular

because ‘you can create 120m2 of garden

in a 20m2 space.’ He adds, ‘Aesthetically

they provide a very powerful image

because you experience the whole garden

immediately, whereas a conventional

garden is experienced through a horizontal

vista and needs to be traversed in order

to experience it. Vertical gardens offer a

completely different experience of time

and space.’ But how does one look after

this type of garden? Images of standing

on a ladder with a hosepipe dripping onto

a Persian rug come to mind, but Brendon

explains that the plants employed are

generally low maintenance and don’t

require soil. ‘A frame is built on the wall

over which a waterproof membrane is

fi xed. Over this is an inert matrix that acts

as the soil into which the chosen plants are

bedded and through which a micro drip

irrigation system is woven. This never has

to been cleaned.’

Tractor Outdoor, an independent outdoor

media company, has taken this type of

garden to another level by using it as an

innovative advertising hook for Emirates

Airlines. The unique creation in Cape

Town’s Kloof Street cleverly updates

old cement facades and supports Cape

Town’s World Design Capital 2014 win

by actively integrating art with public

and private spaces. Tractor Outdoor’s

Simon Wall says, ‘In cities where space is

at a premium, initial briefs to landscapers

are often to make the most of a limited

space, to screen off unsightly walls or

add another texture. Vertical gardens

respond to these challenges beautifully.’

Tractor Outdoor used a hybrid succulent

of the Graptoveria variety for its aqua

colour, to represent the sea, as well as for

its hardiness and impressive growth rate,

while the continents are represented by

Aptenia cordifolia. The plants are grown

in a biodynamic felt specially imported

from Germany. It has a fully integrated

hydroponic drip irrigation system that

waters and fertilizes the 12m x 6m garden.

According to Nicholas Whitehorn, Tractor

Outdoor’s landscaping consultant, a

vertical garden can take on any theme or

design: ‘Using an abundance of fynbos

and indigenous varieties would translate

into a natural tapestry. Using less planting

varieties in shapes and patterns, one could

achieve a more contemporary design.

‘Walls can also be planted with beautiful

yet functional herbs and vegetables.’

Nature stands tallLateral thinking goes vertical with the advent of trendy vertical gardens

1–2A vertical garden by Brendon Edwards Landscapes. 3Central One restaurant in

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GARDENS The Edible Garden

What looks like a small duplex at the edge

of Cape Town’s City Bowl is in fact the

beautiful and surprisingly spacious home of

Jo and Bevis Hoets. Walking through to the

back of the house, you don’t expect to fi nd

a kitchen leading onto a delightful, shady

courtyard with a staircase up to a second-

fl oor deck. Arriving on the timber landing is

like emerging into the fairy-tale kingdom at

the top of Jack’s beanstalk – not only are you

met by an array of wine barrels of various

sizes containing an assortment of greenery

of diverse shades, dimensions and textures,

but also you feel as if you’re suspended

in mid-air. As with most double-storey

homes on the slopes of Signal Hill, the views

framing the deck are captivating, with Table

Mountain directly ahead of you, the City

Bowl below and the harbour beyond.

Jo and Bevis had always wanted a herb and

vegetable garden and so they called on the

expertise of Ben Getz, MD of Urban Harvest,

a company specialising in the installation and

maintenance of organic vegetable gardens,

including perennial herbs that don’t need

much looking after, apart from basic pruning

and watering. Ben says, ‘When I fi rst came

to consult with Jo, an important factor for

her was that the garden had to be very low

maintenance and able to fend for itself, as

she and her husband didn’t want to have to

fuss and worry about it.’

Ben and his team set about conceptualising

what he calls a ‘container garden’, using

an assortment of old pots, including wine

barrels, which are the perfect vessels for

a self-suffi cient, fuss-free edible garden.

‘We’ve been doing a lot of container gardens

in city homes over the last few years.

They are popular with clients who live in

apartments or townhouses and don’t have a

lawn or much space to work with. I’m a big

fan of them as there are many benefi ts to

these kinds of garden,’ he says. Ben explains

that deep pots or barrels are more conducive

to a healthy, self-sustaining garden because

they allow for a much deeper layer of

compost, making more nutrients available

to the plants than are accessible at ground

level. Aesthetics-wise, container gardens

allow for the creative use of space, as the

different heights and levels of the pots give

the gardens a layered look. With regards

to functionality, container gardens are a lot

more convenient, as you don’t have to bend

down to prune or harvest as you would with

a lawn garden, and the produce is more

accessible because you can walk around

the container. The produce that Jo wanted

was herbs and vegetables that she could

use for salads, pasta sauces and fresh juice.

‘I love eating fresh salad every day, and to

pick everything I need from my own garden

is very rewarding. Because it’s so fresh, and

literally goes from soil to plate, you can really

taste the difference from packaged, shop-

bought produce,’ says Jo.

Jo says one of the most pleasurable aspects

of the garden is that every morning she

awakens to the most beautiful picture

through her bedroom’s glass doors – views

of the city, framed by her garden. And as

the seasons change, so too does the image,

as new fl owers and buds sprout and a new

harvest becomes ripe for the picking.

A garden good enough to eat Despite their limited space, you’d be amazed at how fruitful city-slicker gardens can be. Here’s how you can go from soil to plate with a simple pluck-and-wash

The Hoetses’ container edible garden on the deck overlooking Cape Town’s City Bowl.

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1Platinum- and overall-award winner at the

Garden World Spring Festival 2011: the Lazy

Days garden, designed by Craig de Necker

and built by the Friendly Plant. 2The plunge

pool doubles as a water feature. 3A circular

braai unit with two handy work surfaces

completes this tranquil outdoor living area.

What is a ‘designer’ outdoor living space?

According to Craig de Necker of the Friendly

Plant, it is a destination or focal area that is

tailored to the client’s lifestyle in order to

provide an outdoor space for entertaining

and relaxing. Such areas typically incorporate

seating, a pool or water feature and a fi repit

or braai facility that when combined lead to

our making more use of our outdoor spaces.

Hence the Friendly Plant’s slogan: ‘Live in

your garden!’

Designing a garden in such a way that it

becomes an extension of the home is popular

in South Africa because of our climate –

not to mention that it takes the pain out of

weekly mowing. The Friendly Plant uses both

2D computer-aided design and 3D imaging,

enabling clients to see the fi nished designer

gardens even before the fi rst stone is laid.

Craig believes these designer outdoor spaces

are becoming popular additions to gardens:

‘We have seen an increased demand for

our designer outdoor spaces, as people

realise more and more how much beauty,

functionality and value they can add to

their property.

‘These spaces draw people outdoors and

ultimately lead to their spending more time

in their gardens rather than simply sitting

inside, looking out.’

Each design is unique and specifi c to clients’

demands, and almost anything is possible,

the only limits being the size of the garden

and the budget.

Craig and his team have created many

designer gardens in SA and even one for

an African president. The most popular

elements requested for these spaces are

custom-designed water features and fi repits,

which add atmosphere and movement to

a space. However, if he had free rein, his

space would feature a spectacular swimming

pool with an island in the middle as the

living area: ‘The perfect place in the sun for

relaxing or entertaining.’

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If there were ever a book written about Long Beach resort in Mauritius, it would be titled The Long Walk to Paradise

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Opposite This magical beach and clear ocean waters are all yours when you stay at Long Beach Resort. Above It’s a true case of aqua vitae as the water of the infinity pool

appears to meld with the sea.

Situated on the east coast of the sunshine island, Long Beach sits among a number of top holiday resorts primed for romance or family fun in the sun, but

despite its prestigious neighbours, there’s something about Long Beach …

For starters, it’s situated on the Belle Mare Peninsula, on the longest and widest beach of the entire Mauritian coastline, offering secluded sun lounging, thanks to its size. Guests will appreciate having 109m2 of beach per ground-floor room.

There are 255 rooms to choose from, and you can rest assured that they are all designed so as to enjoy ocean views. Keith Mehner of Keith Interior Design was responsible for the interiors of the hotel, and one thing you will notice is that, thanks to his clever ‘open-air living’ design, even when you are indoors you feel as if you are outdoors.

Long Beach’s architecture is definitely a talking point, as it does not follow the typical Creole design. Sun Resorts’ newest brainchild’s architecture and design and its shared relaxation spaces are unique on

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Taking a fresh approach to resort design, Kevan has produced a striking, contemporary aesthetic softened by natural forms. The genius is in the detail, such as the adjustable windbreaks that modulate the offshore breezes. The building materials were locally sourced and include volcanic stone, Balau wood (a durable tropical hardwood) and black and earth- coloured basalt rocks from neighbouring fields. The thatched roofs, made from dried sugar cane leaves, add the

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occasional Mauritian accent. These hard building materials are juxtaposed against the soft tropical flora. The gardens feature almost 500 000 plants, with 26 varieties of endemic species. The resort is done up in shades of grey, mint green, sea blue and coral, with small accents of tropical colours to arrest the eye. The effect is strikingly urban, especially against the white beach and natural surroundings of palm trees, natural brush, and, of course, the dramatic blue backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

The resort is suited to families and honeymooners, and because of its size, the two groups may never meet. In fact, even though the hotel was 80% full when I stayed over, there was never a crowd, and you would be forgiven for thinking that you were living on your own little private island.

There are so many areas for relaxing that you are spoilt for choice when deciding where to spend your day. Sit by the serene freshwater horizon pool, at the large heated-pool bar, on the beach or alongside the nearby lagoon. Choose to chill out on a sun lounger, a double daybed or a hammock-style bed that’s big enough for the whole family, or while away the hours on your private balcony.

Clockwise from top left The hotel rests in a paradisal garden that’s planted with some half a million plants; the lobby features the ingenious adjustable windbreaks designed

by Kevan Moses of Stauch Vorster Architects, who also designed the rest of the resort; an exotic ambience mixes with modern aesthetic leanings at Shores cocktail bar and

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Facilities are top class and include a climbing wall, lap pool, gym and the beautiful Sea Spa, where treatments like the Ocean de Soleil and Soufflé de Satin will have you begging to stay longer. There is also a hair and beauty salon on site.

For the adventurous, activities include two daily snorkelling trips to enjoy the wonders down below, underwater walks incorporating an astronaut-type helmet, as well as sailing on catamarans, skiing and parasailing … You name it, the hotel has it.

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round at the nearby Le Touessrok’s 18-hole golf course, designed by Bernhard Langer.

For most, holiday dining is almost as important as the rest of the recreational activities, and Long Beach does not disappoint. Here the dining experience is centred on an urban-style piazza with restaurants, shops and bars. Le Marché is the traditional and international delicacy buffet. It celebrates the art of open kitchens, revealing all the cooking spaces and

creating a theatre of food. Next door is Sapori, with its delicious Italian delights, such as gnocchi and pizza. Across the courtyard is Hasu, a Japanese fine-dining restaurant, and Chopsticks, a Chinese culinary treat. So much choice and so little time …

The piazza comes alive at night with live music, curios for sale and local dance entertainment. There is also Tides pool and beach bar for casual lunches and splendid high teas – indulge in the sweet sensation of traditional homemade macaroons and warm sugared crêpes – and the main cocktail bar and lounge, Shores, which is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

If you plan on leaving your little slice of paradise, then Port Louis is the place to go to experience the hustle and bustle of a Mauritian city. Mauritius has a host of beautiful sites that beg to be visited. However, should you choose to stay home, Long Beach is the perfect choice. Wrap yourself in the gentle embrace of turquoise waters, white sands, lush coconut trees and the sweet scents of bougainvillea, and just be.

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DESIGN PROFILE

CREATINGWords Genevieve FisherPortrait photograph Tim Lake

Project Photographs courtesy OvP Associates

COMMON GROUND

Landscape architecture is a refi ned discipline. Johan van Papendorp and his team at OvP Associates have got it down to the ground

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DESIGN PROFILE

Before my interview with Johan van Papendorp, director of OvP Associates, my knowledge of what landscape architecture entailed was rudimentary

and somewhat muddled, namely that it incorporates traditional architecture with regards to buildings and man-made structures in exterior spaces as well as open-space planning. What I soon discovered was that this is just a small part of what a landscape architect does. The philosophy of this discipline is integral to our ongoing concerns about human and environmental preservation. Landscape architecture incorporates all of these issues and more.

‘Essentially, it addresses environmental, social and economic issues, to create an environment for people to live in,’ Johan explains. ‘It does this in a way that supports a balance between our lifestyle and environmental conservation. Our � rst concern when embarking on a project is how to deal with the physical environment in a way that bene� ts people and nature.’ OvP Associates’ portfolio is extensive and the amount of public space work the � rm has done is impressive. These spaces are very well known and have seen hordes of people from all over the world traversing them.

The V & A Waterfront was one such project. OvP was brought on to work on the project in 1989, when plans for the Waterfront were being formulated for implementation. This was a big scoop for Johan and his former partner, Bernard Oberholzer, and they had to bring on two more partners, Darryl Pryce-Lewis and the late Ian Ford, to share the workload. ‘We were brought on as the core landscape architects since the Waterfront’s inception, and we’re still involved. We designed the amphitheatre and the majority of the public spaces that frame the Waterfront,’ Johan says.

Another famous public space for which OvP was responsible was the pathways, outlook points and amenities on the western summit of Table Mountain. There was also the planning of a landscape framework and implementation of Cape Point’s restaurant and visitors’ amenities as well as the upgrade of the Durban and Blouberg beachfronts.

With such large-scale projects comes immense research, from a social and environmental perspective, into the history of the areas being worked on, and when speaking about these projects, Johan proves to be a mine of historical information. An interesting lesson I learnt from him was concerned with another of the � rm’s long-standing projects, Cape Town’s Company’s Garden, which happen to be situated a stone’s throw away from the OvP o� ces.

OvP’s work on one of the country’s most-utilised public gardens has been an ongoing development of upgrading frameworks and management plans over the years, outlining what can and cannot be done. ‘The Company’s Garden was the � rst formal garden in the country. It started out as a veggie garden where Jan van Riebeeck based his supply shop for the Dutch East India Company ships making their way to the East. Over time it became a leisure garden where colonial aristocrats would take strolls and have picnics,’ he says. Today it isn’t an exclusive space – a stroll through the main thoroughfare is a wonderful exercise in people-watching.

The penny then dropped for me, that in South Africa landscape architecture as a discipline came of age in conjunction with an emerging democracy, where public space has always been a strongly contested issue, nowadays because of the need for inclusivity, as opposed to the past, when exclusivity was enforced.

When Johan was an architectural student at the University of Cape Town in the apartheid-steeped 1960s he met Bernard. Landscape architecture wasn’t o� ered at UCT, but they continually found themselves discussing what existed beyond man-made buildings, namely the landscape and city spaces. They each got a scholarship to study abroad, Johan at Harvard and Bernard at U-Penn, and they both read for their Masters in Landscape Architecture. After working in America and Canada, Johan returned to South Africa and joined Bernard, who was working on an open-space and greening framework study for the City of Cape Town. They decided to join forces and established OvP in 1983.

In 1989 Darryl Pryce-Lewis and Ian Ford came on board, followed by Gregory Lok in the early 1990s. The � rm has since grown from strength to strength and has been recognised by its peers through numerous awards of excellence for design.

In 1990 Bernard left to implement a landscape architecture department and curriculum at UCT, which both he and Johan felt was needed at the university, largely due to the growth of the profession and the pending changes in the social and political fabric of the country. ‘OvP Associates is about teamwork, and has seen many students and young graduates developing their skills through what I call “the OvP Process”, which is focused on the belief that ecological and socioeconomic sustainability can be achieved through holistic planning and good design,’ Johan says.

The application of this formula works, and is testament to the � rm’s most recent success story, the Green Point Common and its crowning glory, the Green Point Park. ‘We were part of the team of consultants who won an international competition to design and implement the new Cape Town Stadium and its surrounds. Essentially, the 2010 Fifa event and the need for a new stadium served as a catalyst for the make-over of various public spaces and the reconstruction of the Green Point Common,’Johan says.

The City of Cape Town’s vision for the Common, a 105ha area of � at land along Mouille Point’s beachfront and extending to the Eastern Boulevard (recently renamed as Nelson Mandela Boulevard) was to transform a dysfunctional public area into a lively hotspot for the people of the Cape Metropole by means of a new multipurpose park that would contribute to the identity and overall beauti� cation of the city, with an emphasis on environmental education.

Interestingly, the term ‘common’, when used in reference to this area, was a misnomer, as it implies that it is common land, to be used and shared by all. But for decades this was not the case: Green Point Park was only opened to all visitors in 2010. Johan explains, ‘The city was given the land by the state

Opening page Landscape architect Johan van Papendorp. Above left to right OvP Associates upgraded the upper and lower cable stations of Table Mountain Aerial

Cableway, taking a sensitive approach to the Unesco World Heritage Site and ensuring that all built elements tied in with the natural surroundings; the V & A Marina in Cape

Town – OvP is responsible for most of the landscape architecture at the Waterfront.

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to be used for sports and recreation in 1923. Over time, the city started to lease land out to private sports clubs, such as the golf course, Hamilton’s Rugby Club, and a cricket club, to name a few. Each of them was separated by fencing, and most were members’ clubs, which made public access virtually impossible. So the area was hardly a “common”. Over the last 20 years various planning initiatives were tabled to improve the public amenity value of the Common, but there was never enough public funding or political will to put these into action, until we won the World Cup bid.’

The task ahead of OvP was monumental in its demand and projected e� ect, but if Fifa is involved, anything is possible. The process started with the upgrade of the area around the new stadium, located on part of the old golf course. The golf course’s redesign then had to be considered, as well as a promenade connecting the Mouille Point Lighthouse with Green Point.

And then, of course, the implementation of the new 12,5ha public park. ‘There is so much I could tell you about the park. Let me start by saying how happy I feel when visiting it and seeing families from all over Cape Town enjoying it,’ Johan says with a smile on his face. The park was geared towards being a place of relaxation and urban respite for the local and broader community of Cape Town. This meant that the park

had to be inclusive of the various cultural, social and age groups. Another aim was for it to accommodate people of varying physical disabilities and agilities, and that this was achieved is beautifully showcased in one of the playgrounds, which features leisure equipment designed for the physically challenged.

The park has many parts to it, including playgrounds, an amphitheatre, wetlands and lawns. Assisted in the design by botanist and educationist, Marijke Honig, the Biodiversity Showcase Garden forms part of the educational function of the park, namely, to inform visitors about the signi� cance of biodiversity and water-wise landscaping. All the plants are indigenous and the garden features storyboards and signage that appeals to all age groups, telling visitors about biodiversity in Cape Town and how they can introduce it into their private gardens. Future plans for an Eco-Centre and adjoining restaurant are in place as part of the educational function of the park. This building will display technological advancements for sustainable development and green innovation.

Another important feature of the park is its system of lakes that are used to irrigate the Common. When the park was being developed, the project team faced the challenge of � nding a cost-e� ective, environmentally sustainable and constant water supply. After extensive research into various options

it was suggested that water from the Table Mountain springs in Oranjezicht could be used for this purpose. Because of the springs’ gravitational force, there was no need for electrical pumps to get the water halfway across the city, just an upgrade of piping to allow nature to take its course. A hydroelectric water wheel was erected as a feature, generating electricity from the force of the spring water, and in future it will contribute to the energy needs of the Eco-Centre.

When Johan talks about the main promenade in the park, a bigger picture reveals itself. ‘Most prominent is the tree-lined Lighthouse Promenade linking Mouille Point beachfront across the park to the stadium pathways and forecourts to a generous open-air plaza extending under the Green Point tra� c circle. This forms a link with the Fan Walk to the Station Forecourt, St. George’s Mall, the Parade and the Company’s Garden. What most people don’t realise is that this system is unique to Cape Town – not many cities around the world can boast such an easily accessible public space system,’ he says.

For a relatively small city stuck between mountain and sea, Cape Town has a lot to be proud of. And if Johan and the team at OvP have anything to do with it, walking on common ground won’t be an uncommon occurrence. +27 (0)21 462 1262, ovp.co.za

Clockwise from top left Green Point’s Biodiversity Garden; the public park in Green Point; view of the Company’s Garden; Two Oceans Restaurant at the top of Cape Point.

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While auction companies have been operating in South Africa since the 1700s, the last decade has seen the industry mature in the

public’s perception and, particularly in recent years, we have achieved tremendous growth in market share and asset inventory. I am very proud to see Auction Alliance celebrating its 20th birthday this year. During this time I have seen how auctions have emerged from the fringes to become a preferred method of transaction for many property types. However, we are still way behind countries such as Australia, where up to 85% of residential property is traded on the auction � oor, and the US, where auction companies can sell over 5 000 properties on a single day.

During the turbulent 1980s and early 1990s the public perception of local auctioneers took a knock as the industry grew on the back of insolvencies and liquidations while capitalising on the four Ds: divorce, death, dissolution and distress. Today we recognise that we have achieved one of our primary goals, namely, to dispel the notion among the public that auctions are used exclusively as a channel for distressed or foreclosed properties. It is important to note that last year less than 50% of our total sales were distressed, and in the commercial property sector speci� cally, they only accounted for 27% of sales.

Key to the success of auctions in South Africa is its inherent ability to swiftly adapt to � uctuating

market conditions. The auction method is a multi-cyclical sales platform that achieves results in boom or bust conditions. When the agricultural markets were performing in 2001, Auction Alliance sold over R800 million worth of farms. The next rising star we tracked was the housing sector, which started booming from 2002. After that we experienced excellent growth in the commercial property market, selling over R5 billion worth of these properties by 2011. Once the global recession took hold in 2008, we saw our distressed sales leap from R117 million in 2007 to over R1,98 billion in 2011. Auctions are a tough business, but multi-cyclical.

In economic theory, an auction sale is simply the juncture where demand and supply meet, resulting in a price. In its purest form, it’s a transparent transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller at a speci� c moment in time. For instance, in 2002, when demand started escalating, many agents were undervaluing and underselling properties because they were unaware that the market was rapidly growing. However, auctions re� ected this turnaround virtually immediately. By 2005 we were getting phenomenal prices in the industrial, o� ce and retail sectors, between 15% and 19% higher than ‘market value’, as the supply-demand ratio inverted. The auction method always seems to � nd itself on the leading edge of the price curve.

Auction Alliance has always focused heavily on marketing and advertising, and I believe the market

share dominance the company enjoys today is a direct dividend from these extended e� orts. A property which may only spend a few minutes on the auction � oor would have already enjoyed weeks of strategic marketing on a national scale. I foresee auction advertising moving away from dedicated auction supplements in newspapers towards digital and social media, radio and television as targeted advertising becomes the mantra of the serious auctioneer.I expect to see local auction companies following the international trend of specialising in a particular asset class instead of a general o� ering.

Ten years ago I was convinced that online auctions would all but cannibalise the traditional method, but today I realise that they should work alongside each other to achieve the best results. As society’s options for entertainment and retail increase almost exponentially, the industry’s next big shift will be towards � nding creative ways to reframe the auction event as a retail-entertainment event.

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1The Al Noor Mosque, Khartoum. Mushaireb’s design incorporates elements of

traditional Islamic architecture. 2Mushaireb is close to the Mc Nimir Bridge that spans

the Blue Nile, and most of the development’s residential apartments have river views.

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ocated in central Khartoum, Sudan, just 20 minutes from Khartoum International Airport, lies the mixed-use development, Mushaireb. Situated in a prime location

on the bank of the Blue Nile, it will comprise 20ha of residential, retail, commercial and leisure space.

The design concept highlights Islamic architecture and blends elements from Khartoum’s past with a modern aesthetic, creating a fresh and contemporary end result. The development will ultimately include eight residential towers, the � rst of which, Al Bidaa, opened to residents at the end of 2011. The second tower, Al Rayyan is close to completion, and the next two towers, Al Miraq

and Al Wakra, are expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2012.

In addition to the residential towers, Mushaireb will include a � ve-star hotel, a riverside promenade, a further 23 individual residential and commercial developments, and plenty of leisure destinations, with communal areas featuring ample garden space, co� ee shops and restaurants. Underground parking will be provided, keeping the boulevard car-free, as Mushaireb’s developers aim to maintain a healthy and safe environment for pedestrians.

The entire project is set to cost US$400 million (about R3,3 billion). +249 155 119 100, mushaireb.com

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Investment flowsThe World Bank says it is contributing US$70 million (about

R567 million) towards a water resources development project

in Mozambique. The aim of the project, which will be carried out

over the next six years, is to improve the management of water

resources and to plan and execute water systems in order to

meet the needs of domestic consumption and food production.

Project plans include the installation of sluice gates at the

Corumana Dam, to increase its storage capacity for water that

will be made available for use in Maputo and Matola. Measures

to counteract the effects of droughts and fl oods will also be

improved as part of the project.

Pack your trunkForming part of the Wilderness Collection is

the recently revamped Abu Camp in Botswana.

Its tastefully refreshed decor is a modern

contrast to the timeless beauty of its natural

surroundings within the Okavango Delta. Set

in a riverine forest, Abu Camp comprises six

tented units, each with an outdoor copper

bath and tree-shaded decks overlooking the

nearby lagoon. Guests benefi t from spacious

communal living and dining areas as well

as a gym. Sundowners are shared around a

campfi re, followed by an award-winning wining

and dining experience. Abu Camp offers an

educational safari experience, where guests get

to personally interact with the camp’s elephant

herd. +27 (0)11 807 1800, abucamp.com

Easy visitsNew to Southern Sun Hotels’ portfolio is StayEasy Lusaka, situated in

the multimillion-dollar development, Levy Business Park, in Zambia’s

capital city. StayEasy Lusaka caters to business and leisure travellers

who are looking for a convenient location and good value. The hotel

offers essential business services, including a meeting room, Wi-Fi

hotspots and workstations, and is situated just minutes from the CBD.

Each of the 130 rooms has a fl at-screen television, air conditioning and

a choice of double or twin beds. The nearby Levy Business Park Mall

offers plenty of options for dining and entertainment. ‘This new hotel

brings the total of Southern Sun Hotels in Africa, the Middle East and

Indian Ocean to 10 hotels across 7 countries,’ says Operations Director

Offshore and Deluxe Hotels, Norman Wallace. +27 (0)11 461 9744,

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Moroccan melting potRunning from the end of February until early June 2012, the fourth

edition of the Marrakech Biennale festival features international

performances, fi lm screenings and debates on the topics of art,

fi lm, literature and music. The festival began in Morocco in 2005

as a gathering for art enthusiasts and has since grown into an

internationally acclaimed event. +212 64 450 6874,

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Bring back the smileWe Go Beyond Windhoek to

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Located in a serene corner of Windhoek, the cosy Olive Exclusive boutique hotel embodies comfort and style

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Newly opened and as homely as honey, the Olive Exclusive is the first of its kind in the Namibian capital. With interior design inspired by African taste, the overall look is modern and sleek, offering a retreat that is both elegant and warm.

With its earthy tones, organic textures and natural furnishings, the boutique hotel takes an eco-friendly approach to design, with a sculpted chunk of granite that serves as a coffee table in the guest lounge being just one example of the hotel’s au naturale approach. South African designer and photographer Micky Hoyle’s work decorates the walls, giving visitors a taste of Namibian landscapes.

There are seven suites available, including junior and premier suites. Air conditioning, high-definition satellite television, a computer with Wi-Fi connectivity, and iPod docking stations are incorporated into the rooms.

Each room has its own lounge area and a homely fireplace. The premier suites offer you a private plunge pool on the deck. The rooms are individually decorated to reflect different parts of Namibia, and bubble baths and pure cotton linen entice you to stay indoors a little longer. You would be hard-pressed to avoid the minibar, with its impressive selection of premium wines, to be enjoyed while watching the African sunset.

Foodies can enjoy the Olive Exclusive’s dedicated personal service, including bed and breakfast and a dinner option. A delicious seasonal menu at their exclusive restaurant is also available for guests looking to dress up and dine out. A dining room dressed in neutral colours is also available for your private dining pleasure, and there is a bar that’s well stocked with the finest whiskies, for a refined evening out. +264 (0)61 239 199, theolive-namibia.com

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Iron willAn investment plan by China could see the installation of an

ore mine and steel plant in the Kunene region. Eastern China

Non-Ferrous Metals Investment Holdings says Kunene has over

2 billion tons of iron ore. The planned plant would be able to

produce 5 million tons a year, accelerating Namibia’s move

towards industrialisation. The state-owned company still has to

do a feasibility study, but Chairman Shao Yi has expressed his

confi dence in the venture. The study is expected be completed by

the start of 2014. +86 25 846 88308, china-ece.com

Building prosperityNearly N$2 billion (R2 billion) in building plans were approved in

2011 by the City of Windhoek, according to a building plan report by

Simonis Storm Securities (SSS). The report shows that the total value

of approved plans increased by 23% monthly and by 79% annually

in December, with a slight decline in December to 122 from 212 the

previous month. Only one commercial plan was approved in December.

However, SSS says this is typical of the month of December as ‘many

people are on vacation and the builders’ holiday effectively shortens the

month’. Compared to 2010, the number of plans approved for 2011 was

1% lower, while the value of plans approved was 3,8% higher. In total, 2

569 plans were approved, to the value of N$1,6 billion.

+264 (0)61 254 195, sss.com.na

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Swakopmund: 064 - 463 501

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Whether it is a rustic or minimalist style of kitchen you are after, remember that true beauty is achieved

through the harmonious composition of all the elements in a room. It is our goal to make your home a mirror of your individuality, without compromising

on either hygiene or space.

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Klein WindhoeK n$ 8.2 Mil oKahandja n$ 4.5 Mil (CC ReG)

3 300 sqm erf, 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 lounges, 3 garages, kitchen, scullery, laundry, pool, outdoor entertainment area.

Contact: Gerhard 081 124 4682

Business premises for sale in centre of town. 5 000 sqm

Contact: henry 081 250 5436

aUaSBliCK n$ 9.3 Mil.

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Big value for your money. Very modern! Make this property your very own paradise.

Contact: Sureta 081 269 8540

For the entertainer, 3-bedroom house with flat, swimming pool, lapa and bar.Under-roof Jacuzzi.

Contact: johan Snr 081 127 1663

All cost included. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, top finishes to perfection!

Contact: johnny 081 124 8589

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big erf. Perfect family home.

Contact: johan jnr 081 129 1663

PionieRSPaRK n$ 2.6 Mil

lUdWiGSdoRf n$ 3.7 Mil

johnny Breitenbach +264 (81) 124 8589 Gerhard Goosen +264 (81) 124 4682 henry Breitenbach +264 (81) 250 5436 Sureta Coertzen +264 (81) 269 8540johan Kotze (Snr) +264 (81) 124 6804 johan Kotze (jnr) +264 (81) 129 1663

Lovely 2-bedroom townhouse, 1 bathroom, small backyard with braai, air conditioning, good security. Please call Tinkie on 081 268 8960.

Lovely 4-bedroom dwelling situated high on the slopes with fantastic views! There are 2 bathrooms, a lovely open-plan living area with modern kitchen, a double garage and a swimming pool. Please call Elna on 081 124 5818.

Secure and neat townhouse in popular Avis. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, double garage and fi replace. Please call Keni 081 415 4185.

Beautiful hillside house with to-die-for views. A house for the executive. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet, gourmet kitchen, spacious lounge, dining room, pool, 4 garages and domestic quarters. Please call Cammy on 081 612 2220.

A unique property with magnifi cent views! Main house consists of 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, larger than usual living area incorporating the kitchen with separate scullery. Self-contained granny fl at. Laundry. Swimming pool. 4 garages with workshop and 7 carports. Please call Anita on 081 127 5828.

Cosy family home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, guest toilet, spacious kitchen with scullery, spacious living areas, pool, lapa, double garage, tranquil garden PLUS self-contained granny fl at. Please call Anneke on 081 283 5990.

SUIDERHOF N$ 2.7 MIL LUDWIGSDORF N$ 4 MIL (CC REG)

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KLEINE KUPPE N$ 1.3 MIL EROS N$ 3.5 MIL (CC REG)

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KLEIN WINDHOEK N$ 2.3 MIL (CC REG)

Elna Esterhuizen: +264 81 124 5818 – [email protected]

Margie Stainton: +264 81 300 4016 – [email protected]

Anneke van Zyl: +264 81 283 5990 – [email protected]

Cammy Shilongu: +264 81 612 2220 – [email protected]

Keni Mweshihange: +264 81 415 4185 – [email protected]

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Sheer style, class and elegance! A lock-up-and-go 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit, with an ultra- modern kitchen and finishes, spacious living areas, a separate scullery, a private entertainment area and a small garden. This beautiful unit also offers under-floor heating, a fireplace and a double garage. For more information or to view, contact any of our agents.

Furniture included! A unique architectural masterpiece with magnificent views over the mountains. This is a place of love and dreams. The elegant characteristics of this modern home complete the picture! This house offers you 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an ultra- modern open-plan kitchen with a lounge/ dining and TV room. This house also includes a gas indoor braai with heating system, a pool and 3 garages. For more information or to view, contact any of our agents.

If location, fantastic views, and tranquillity are important to you, then this house is what you have been looking for! This family home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, big open living spaces, a modern kitchen with granite tops, a separate scullery and quality finishes throughout. Enjoy beautiful sundowners and city lights while relaxing next to your sparkling pool! 3 garages and ample extra parking add more value to this prime property. For more information or to view, contact any of our agents.

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lUDWiGSDorF N$ 4 240 000 CC aUaSBliCK N$ 7 500 000 CC KleiN WiNDHoeK N$ 7 900 000 CC

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The Best Address in WindhoekNew A-Grade OfficesTo Let in WindhoekAvailable Immediately at N$ 140,00/m2

Spacious designPrime location near Maerua Mall (Feld Street)Ideal for professionals

Please contact Frank Schultz 00264-81-128 4386Or Denis Golding 00264-81-124 4581Office: 00264-61-278 100

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Brand NewUpmarket OfficesAvailable Immediately at N$ 10,1 million or N$ 145,00/m² (Letting)

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Very large & spacious family home in breathtaking nature setting. Best views in Windhoek. Near shops and schools. Very good value for money.

Avis, Windhoek, Namibia

Superb home in superb neighbourhood. Superb value. 4 Bedrooms – great family home, spacious and steady, sustained growth in value.

Klein Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia

Lovely home on large plot. Priced right. 4 Bedrooms, lovely garden, lounge, dining room, living room, TV room. Do NOT commit before viewing this exceptional property!


Exceptional buy. 4 Bedroom family home – free flowing, tasteful, in superb neighbourhood.

Eros, Windhoek, Namibia

Very neat & well maintained home in well established neighbourhood. Large 1,200m plot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms – lovely tranquil setting. Priced right!


The Windhoek Golf Estate is among the fastest appreciating up-market Estates in Namibia. Many owners have enjoyed 120% property value growth in just 5 years. This superb 4 bedroom property with large entertainment areas face the 1st fairway. Best investment choice.

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Superb masterpiece in Namibia’s most exclusive estate. Best views, privacy, exclusivity. For the discerning buyer. Book appointment to view now. Breathtaking property. Fantastic value.

4 bedrooms, all en-suite. Fantastic lounge and dining room. 4 garages, domestic quarters, great home entertainment systems. Fantastic investment in superb, fast-growing area. CC Registered.

In a class of its own. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 garages, sauna and Jacuzzi. Luxurious living amongst the elite of Namibia. Call for a private viewing now.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Lovely duet with great design features. Lovely entertainment areas. Superb investment. CC Registered.

If you enjoy nature or estate living, then this will de� nitely interest you. This fabulous family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen, pantry, lovely entertainment area, double garage, plus laundry, big store room and a fantastic view.

Very large and spacious family home in breathtaking nature setting. Best views in Windhoek. Near shops and schools. Very good value for money.

Spacious 3-bedroom house with indoor � replace, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages & 3 carports. 2-bedroom � at outside.

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There are 20 sea-view stands available for purchase in Kompasbaai, an exclusive eco-estate situated between Mossel Bay and Dana Bay in the Western Cape. Atterbury Properties has awarded Fine & Country International Realty the mandate to sell the stands,

which are priced from R1,25 million each.Situated in a sandy cove and characterised by cliffs, more than 200 species

of fynbos and the ocean, Kompasbaai will let residents immerse themselves in the natural environment. Each stand offers 180º sea views. A walking trail runs through the property, linking Dana Bay to Mossel Bay via Pinnacle Point.

The stands have been developed and strict environmental management is in place to ensure minimum interruption to the breathtaking environment.

For investors, it may also be the last chance to buy in the area for some time, as there are no plans to grant any other building rights along the Garden Route at this stage, says Fine & Country International Realty CEO, Linda Erasmus. The stands were bought by Atterbury Properties eight years ago, but project manager Gerrit van den Berg says the group believes it is time to release these hidden gems to potential buyers. +27 (0)11 234 6545, fineandcountry.co.za

An exclusive eco estate is waiting for investors who want to rediscover the beauty of nature

Visit thepropertymag.co.za for property

investment opportunities in South Africa.

The stunning Garden Route location of Kompasbaai Eco-Estate, which lies between

Mossel Bay and Dana Bay. A walking trail links the three scenic areas.

South Africa

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February 2012 | 61

AfricA South Africa

Catch the tideYoung working people in Port Elizabeth should be doing their utmost to

save for a deposit to buy a home of their own, before the market turns

against them. Clarry Lesch, owner of the local Lew Geffen Sotheby’s

International Realty franchise, says many existing homeowners are keen

to downscale to curb expenditure, making them increasingly inclined

to negotiate their asking prices. This is creating bargains for first-time

buyers, especially if they can put down a good deposit. She says that

there are still many distressed properties coming onto the market, and

that this situation is expected to continue for the next 18 to 24 months.

And with the rental market in Port Elizabeth enjoying unprecedented

strength, there are good opportunities for property investors.

+27 (0)41 363 0168, sothebysrealty.co.za

Scrub upThe Karoo remains a popular investment destination, says Pam Golding

Properties’ area manager, Wayne Rubidge. He adds that with the

country’s gradual emergence from the economic downturn, the ongoing

trend among investors towards platteland living continues to lead to the

Karoo, due to its affordable, long-term investment options. Properties

under R350 000 are attracting significant interest. There are 52 towns in

the Karoo, and most of the historic homes can be found in Murraysburg,

Aberdeen, Phillipstown, Steynsberg and Britstown. Wayne says the

number of historic properties is limited and that they therefore represent

a good investment.

+27 (0)49 892 3495, karooproperty.co.za

Berg boogieThere is increased activity in the R1-million to R1,7-million price

bracket in Ladysmith and surrounds, but some of the more

expensive properties in the region could also be a good investment,

says Lorraine Kirsten, broker/owner of Re/Max Team. One of

these pricier properties is Inkosana Lodge, a backpackers’ lodge

in the Drakensberg. On the market for R6,75 million, the lodge is a

fantastic base from which guests can explore the natural beauty

of the mountains as well as the Battlefields region. Lorraine says

the lodge is close to restaurants, shops and boutiques and has the

potential to be turned into a luxury resort.

+27 (0)36 631 2414, remax.co.za; inkosana.co.za

Rhodians still rentingThe demand for houses in Grahamstown has slowed. Steve Birt,

managing principal of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty’s

Eastern Cape franchise, says that with about 3 000 students a year

living off-campus, the demand for suitable rental accommodation

close to Rhodes University is alive and well, but family homes for

sale are likely to stay on the market for five to six months, unless

owners adjust their asking prices. The bestselling homes are those

priced between R700 000 and R950 000. Student flats range from

about R380 000 to R850 000 and monthly rentals start at around

R2 000, while rentals for a three-bedroom house start at around

R6 000/month. +27 (0)46 636 1388, sothebysrealty.co.za

Rentals gold mineTight credit and the lack of affordable housing have boosted

the residential rental market in Witbank. Sharlene Doogan of the

local RealNet Properties office says that although there is steady

demand among prospective buyers for homes in the R600 000

to R900 000 price range, not many sales are being concluded

because most buyers are struggling to put down a 10% bond

deposit and pay bond registration fees and transfer duties.

Bachelor flats are currently the cheapest rental units, starting at

R3 800/month. However, high demand has pushed rentals up

by between 6% and 8% in the past year, and the trend is likely to

continue. But with tenants struggling with affordability, rentals

should remain below the 10% to 12% per year hike that they reached

in the past, Sharlene says. +27 (0)13 692 5550, realnet.co.za

62 | February 2012

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Palm your retirementPam Golding Properties is marketing a stylish new apartment block at the Panorama Palms Retirement Village in the Northern Suburbs. The

retirement village, which has been running since 1985, is managed by Trans50 and offers excellent facilities for younger and older retirees, including

a hair salon, laundry, tuck shop, frail-care service and a variety of accommodation types, including bachelor pads, cottages and assisted living units.

Buyers may choose from the 47m2 one-bedroom units or 70m2 two-bedroom units. Prices range from R700 000 to R1,28 million. Units are sold on

a life rights basis, guaranteeing security of tenure for the resident, and since the developer retains sole ownership, no VAT or transfer duties are

payable. The developer is also responsible for the maintenance of the property. All units have been allocated a parking bay, which can be purchased

for an additional R31 500. The interiors are done in neutral tones and have high-quality fi nishes, such as Caesarstone and granite kitchens.

+27 (0)21 673 4200, pamgolding.co.za; trans50.co.za

New kid on the rangeNuutgevonden (translation: ‘newly discovered’) is a fresh residential

development situated on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, at the foot of

the Simonsberg mountain range. Financed by Nedbank Corporate

Property Finance and developed by Asrin Property Developers,

Nuutgevonden covers 64 187m2 and comprises 141 apartments within

6 sectional title apartment blocks, as well as 52 established freehold

plots. Construction is due to be completed by mid 2012 at a total cost

of R59 million. Individual apartments of 59m2 or 60m2 are priced from

R599 000 to R725 000, and houses of 100m2 to 120m2 are priced

from R849 000. Nuutgevonden offers various amenities, such as a

swimming pool, a braai area and a clubhouse.

+27 (0)21 416 7100,

nuutgevonden.co.za

Ooh la laFrom property developer Frandevco, the Fransche Hoek Estate, situated

just outside Franschhoek, is in its second and fi nal phase of development.

The estate comprises residential and agricultural components, and there

are currently 13 residential erven and 6 farm werven for sale. The plots

range from 800m2 to 4 000m2 in size and are priced from R2,35 million

to R6 million. The estate benefi ts from 24-hour security, including

security patrols, a manned access gate and a telephonic link between

the gatehouse and each home. The secure setting makes for the perfect

lock-up-and-go lifestyle. The area’s lush fynbos, vineyards and olive

groves are a bonus, creating a gorgeous backdrop to the development.

+27 (0)21 880 1545, tfhe.co.za

� e market is bumping along the bottom; those who invest

now will reap enormous rewards by 2014

– Auction Alliance CEO, Rael Levitt

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COMMERCIAL Real Estate

Silo breakerNo. 1 Silo, the new six-storey development that forms part of the five-

year, R1-billion refurbishment of the Clock Tower Precinct, is due to be

completed by mid 2013. It will comprise 15 000m2 of triple-A-grade

office space, 2 800m2 of residential space and 500m2 of retail space.

‘This is one of the largest developments since the inception of the

V & A Waterfront some 22 years ago and the first of its kind under the

new Growthpoint/PIC ownership’, says David Green, CEO of the V & A

Waterfront. No. 1 Silo is registered as a Green Star SA Office Design

and is aiming to achieve a minimum rating of four green stars. ‘One of

the key differentiators of No. 1 Silo will be its energy efficiency due to

its unique positioning in relation to the ocean and its ability to benefit

from a sophisticated seawater cooling system,’ adds David. Other

environmentally efficient elements will include a fully glazed, double-skin

facade that will maximise views, enhance the amount of natural light in

the building and prevent solar heat gain.

+27 (0)21 408 7600, siloblog.co.za

Save for a rainy dayIndicators and surveys all point to the need for belt-tightening in

2012, says Paragon Lending Solutions CEO, Gary Palmer, who is

urging business owners to do stress tests on their cash flow forecasts.

‘There is growing pressure on banks due to economic stress, and new

legislation is likely to significantly impact business owners who need

to secure finance for their businesses in 2012,’ says Gary. Increased

tax rates and austerity packages affecting the US dollar and the

euro will have a knock-on effect on South Africa too. Local interest

rates are set to stay as they are for the first few months of this year,

but analysts are predicting an interest rate hike in the third quarter.

paragonlending.co.za

Now is a good time to take on a commercial lease in Cape Town,

says Dave Russell, a director of Baker Street Properties. The final

SAPOA Office Vacancy Survey of 2011 shows an ongoing trend

of increasing office vacancies in Cape Town and surrounds. In

the CBD the combined vacancy of premier A- and B-grade office

space is 10,5%, an increase on the previous year’s figure of 9,7%.

In the Southern Suburbs there’s a combined vacancy of 13,7% in

Claremont and 7,3% in the Rondebosch/Newlands area. In the

Northern Suburbs there’s been some improvement in office rentals

in Century City, which is sitting at an 8,8% vacancy, compared

with 10,5% a year ago. ‘The economic downturn has created some

attractive opportunities for office tenants, who are in a position

to take advantage of present market conditions,’ says Dave, who

is encouraging tenants to take a long-term position on favourable

lease terms. +27 (0)21 461 1660, baker-street.co.za

Out of off ice reply

PARK LANE OFFICE PARK, CENTURY CITY Horizon Capital is o� ering investors an exclusive opportunity to purchase AAA-grade o� ce property in a prime location, at an attractive net yield of 9%. Four small sectional title o� ce buildings are being developed, with a total sales value of R55 million. Pre-sales of 75% have already been achieved for the � rst two buildings, and Horizon Capital has decided to increase the development by 500m2, to satisfy the growing demand from investors and tenants for small, top-quality, sectional title o� ce properties.

Flexible leasing options mean that there will be space available to let from approximately 80m2. There is also the option of purchasing or leasing an entire building of approximately 550m2. Completion is expected at the end of 2012 for Phase 1 and mid-2013 for Phase 2. Prices start at approximately R2 million (excluding VAT).

The development is ideally situated in Century City, which far outperformed the Cape Town average in the latest SAPOA O� ce Vacancy Survey. The growing popularity of Century City is due to its convenient location, extensive public transport system, excellent security and wide range of nearby amenities. Adding to its appeal is Century City Connect, an open-access � bre network which will o� er tenants the fastest broadband services in the country.

This will be one of the � rst developments in SA to provide green o� ce space for smaller tenants, with a focus on energy and water e� ciency. In addition to reduced operating costs, building occupants will bene� t from an improved working environment, and Horizon Capital expects the buildings to command better rentals and capital values as a result.

The development o� ers investors tax bene� ts in terms of the Income Tax Act (S13), which allows new building owners to claim a portion of the cost of the property as a tax deduction.

ABOUT HORIZON CAPITALHorizon Capital is a boutique Commercial Property Investment House based in Cape Town. It provides a comprehensive service to its High-Net-Worth clients, specialising in building and managing directly owned, diversi� ed commercial property portfolios, with the objective of long-term wealth creation. Horizon Capital has acquired excellent experience in the niche of smaller sectional title o� ces.

Typical clients are successful business people who wish to diversify their investments to achieve a high yield along with capital growth, or retirees who wish to receive a monthly income while enjoying the capital security of property investment. Should you become one of Horizon Capital’s High-Net-Worth clients, the Park Lane development will be one of the many top-quality commercial property investment opportunities available to you.

Looking for an investment that offersan attractive yield and capital growth?

For fur ther information, sales and leasing enquiries, please contact John Witter at Horizon Capital on 021 425 8586 or 082 906 2866. w w w.horizoncapital.co.za

From top: Artist’s impressions of Hyde Park House, Oxford House and Piccadilly House, three of the four small AAA-grade sectional title o� ce blocks being developed by Horizon Capital in Century City.

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FABULOUS POSITION-SEA AND ROBBEN ISLAND VIEWS!Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 250128Situated just below Ocean View Drive, this 110m² immaculate duplex is in a very sought-after complex with a communal pool and offers a private patio off the lounge area with awesome sea views from the main bedroom and tunnelled sea view from the patio. Lots of visitors parking. Pet friendly.[O] 021 434 9175 BIANCA GUTTERIDGE 082 371 6900 | HILARY BICCARI 083 251 2233

GRACIOUS HOMESTEAD Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 WEB 255113Magnificently positioned in an elite cul-de-sac this stunning 1100m² homestead offers extensive accommodation with large reception rooms flowing to a large wrap-around under roof patio. Spacious guest cottage. [O] 021 794 5252 SHELLEY KRUGER 083 700 9001 | MARIE DURR 083 269 8608LANA REDMAN 082 396 6822 | JENNY WILLIAMS 083 656 6811

AN ABSOLUTE GEM IN A GATED DEVELOPMENTBedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 251744An exclusive and stylish cluster double storey home, tucked away in a prime location. Large dining room, separate sitting/family room. Modern well-appointed open-plan kitchen. Excellent security. [O] 021 794 5252 FORD KING 083 226 2946 | DIANE HOSTY 082 775 2777

TRENDY, MODERN & COMFORTABLEBedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 240448Enjoy a truly unique lifestyle with the most superb views in this well-designed home with fully self-contained guest flatlet.

[O] 021 686 8518 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955 | VANESSA CLERKE 082 214 6598

SEA POINT UPPER R2 250 000

UPPER KENILWORTH R3 185 000

CONSTANTIA UPPER R16 500 000

NEWLANDS/FERNWOOD R6 950 000

WELCOME HOME!Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parking 3 WEB 254364Warm and welcoming, this family home oozes with character, airy spaces and original features. Sunny pool and covered patio. Eat-in kitchen leading to level garden. Private and peaceful.

[O] 021 434 9175 KAREN LURIE 083 655 2095 | CECILY SHER 072 968 3280 | COLETTE JACKSON 082 411 1234

SOPHISTICATED CITY HOME ON THE SLOPES OF SIGNAL HILLBedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garage 1 Car Port 1 WEB 164118Three lounges, two kitchens, dining room, pool, garden, spacious entertainment decks. Architect’s masterpiece with breathtaking views of the harbour, Table Mountain and Cape Town. [O] 021 423 9146 JESSICA ROTHER 072 829 3601

FRESNAYE R6 995 000 BO-KAAP R6 950 000

SA’s preferred home of more than 33 000 properties offered for sale or rent.

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2nd Floor, Buchanan Chambers, cnr Pearce and Warwick Roads, Claremont.Tel: 021 673 1240 [email protected]

Westlake Lifestyle Centre,Tokai, Cape Town.Tel: 021 701 2446 [email protected]

Upper Constantia

Asking R3 750 000

An excellent buy in this secure upmarket area. A compact family

home in move in condition close to leading schools. Serious seller.

View with Dave Burger 083 458 3333.

Asking R10 950 000

A unique architectural design of space and light create an

exceptional and stylish home in a 24 hour Security Estate.

Beautiful open plan reception rooms to pool, Jacuzzi, garden

suite with steam shower. View with Nina Smith 082 774 4596.

Asking R5 950 000. Golden Mile

Large family home suitable for dual living. Expansive living areas

interflow for energetic entertainment. Beautifully positioned with

uninterrupted views over the Bishops fields. View with Eileen

082 410 7204 and Lynne 083 516 5671.

Wynberg / Trovato

Web 145896

Web 147086 Dual Mandate

Newlands

Web 100569 Dual Mandate

ZwaanswykAsking R7 300 000. Renovate or build your dream home

Magnificent plot with views across Vineyards and False Bay!

2 reception rooms with fireplaces, 4 beds, 3 baths (2 en-suites),

farmstyle kitchen, laundry, outside cottage, spacious domestic

quarters and store room. Area Specialist: Dawn 072 496 9458.

Asking R19 000 000. A Palatial Villa, with Classical Architecture, and Gracious Proportions, in a Prime Position

Situated in the élite Hohenhort area, this exquisite 1 acre property is brimming over with character and Provençal flair. Elegant living for

the whole family, starting from the sumptuous master suite, to the luxurious open-plan living areas that flow out onto a lush garden. Add

to this the party rooms, study, library and family room, which overlook the tennis court, private pool and children's jungle gym, and you

have the most idyllic entertainment setting imaginable. View with Ingrid Hoaten 082 490 6246, Phyl 082 593 1624 or Steve 084 471 4722.

Web 147196

Rondebosch

Asking R5 950 000. Lock n go - Two beautiful new properties

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View with Joanna 084 404 4120.

wo beautiful lock n leave units, offering simple elegant living with

the up-to-date finishes, privacy and excellent indoor / outdoor flow.

Ideal for those wanting to stay in Constantia but on smaller

manageable grounds. Thomas

Web 142255

Constantia BishopscourtAsking R12 000 000. State of the art architecture and interior design

Designed by acclaimed architect Stefan Antoni, and owner built to international standards, this spectacular home offers lavish

entertainment areas, a spectacular RETO designed chef's kitchen, a magnificent master suite, garaging for 4 cars and unparalleled views

of the mountain and city lights at night. This superb property, realistically priced, is a must to see. View with Barbara Manning 083 407 3656.

Web 125823Web 99402 Sole Mandate

Asking R6 950 000. Pristine Property offering Total Privacy!

3 Bedrooms upstairs (mes), full family bathroom and landing / TV

area. Downstairs has a study, guest cloak and enclosed patio

with braai and pool. Maids room / 4 bedroom downstairs.

View with Rouvaun 071 671 0821 and Nancy 082 600 6207.

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Web 138816 Sole Mandate

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Web 147698

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STBB (Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes) Attorneys, a leading conveyancing and property law firm, held its first 2KEEPABREAST MTB Challenge in

support of breast cancer awareness at Hazendal Wine Estate in the Bottelary Conservancy near Stellenbosch on 19 November last year. It was

such a success and raised so much awareness, support and funds for Cansa, that STBB has decided to make the event a permanent fixture on its

annual social calendar. Much fun was had by all, and all for a good cause: 1Bottelary Hills 2Wayne Sloan (132), Thandi Kitching (201) and other riders

at the start of the race 3Men’s 42km race winner Mark Moir (024) 4STBB PRO Gill Clemen 5STBB Managing Partner Jonathan Steytler, Jane Seggie,

Cornell Slabbert 6Gideon Rossow (067), Len Wilmot (034) 7The early morning start on the Bottelary Hills MTB Trail 8Ladies’ 42km race winner Jane

Seggie (086) 9Jonathan Steytler hands over a cheque to Cansa’s Lala Nongalaza 10Mariël Burger (187) 11Greg Deans (097), STBB Director Martin

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GNOME ALONEGoing beyond the garden gnome, these items will help you make and keep your garden pretty

GO WITH THE FLOWFlow’s solid-wood products are the

perfect gardening accessories. We

love the practical Flow harvest box.

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LIGHT THE WAY The 1L Consol Solar Jar stores energy during

the day and lights up at night. The nifty glass

gadget is fi tted with solar powered LED lights

and features a solar-panelled lid that powers

the LED batteries for almost six hours.

+27 (0)11 874 0000, consol.co.za;

FUTURISTIC FOUNTAINSIndoor and outdoor water features company, Liquid Design,

knows its H2O. One of its exquisite water features is the Harriet

granite water wall, with LED strip light, fl oat valve and water

softener. Shimmering water runs down the granite slabs into the

basin below while a hidden pump and fi lter circulate and clean the

water. +27 (0)11 477 0298, liquidfeatures.co.za

WELL TO DOHunter has upped up the traditional UK wellington boot

with an array of colours, styles and lengths, creating

a stylish brand of gardening footwear. Practical and

comfortable, they’re available from Nicci Boutique in

Sandton City.

+27 (0)11 783 7661; hunter-boot.com

The 1L Consol Solar Jar stores energy during

the day and lights up at night. The nifty glass

gadget is fi tted with solar powered LED lights

and features a solar-panelled lid that powers

the LED batteries for almost six hours.

+27 (0)11 874 0000, consol.co.za;

SHEAR BEAUTYAnyone with a green thumb

needs a pair of these cute

garden cutters by Zwilling JA

Henckels. Perfect for cutting

stems or branches effortlessly

with their forged steel blades,

they come in a variety of

playful colours. Available

from Kitchen Passion.

+27 (0)11 327 5943,

kitchenpassion.co.za

DOING DONUTSThe Donut takes the fun of water

sports and applies it to garden table

dining. The table seating combination

is extremely lightweight yet sturdy and

can be moved around the garden with

ease. The UV resistant black Donut

is 1,9m in diameter and comfortably

seats six people. Available from

Créma Design. +27 (0)21 434 0661,

cremadesign.co.za

FAIRY TREELight up your garden with these solar

fairy lights from the Lighting Warehouse.

Powered by the sun, they possess an

illumination time of up to 10 hours and

a lifespan of about 100 000 hours.

+27 (0)11 201 2621,

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