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BAGATELLE
MALL OF MAURITIUS:
Atterbury and ENL developing the island’s first regional shopping mall
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GAUTENG
decor, trends, luxury, design & real estate
OUR TRENDS ISS WE TAK UE:
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MODERN SANDTON PENTHOUSE – A NEW URBAN LIFESTYLE AMONG THE CLOUDS
TRENDWATCH KIT OUT YOUR HOME OFFICE
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RE/MAX’s Peter Gilmour on why the South African property market is looking up for homebuyers and property investors
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THE KZN MIDLANDS
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Contents DECOR
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game-lodge buying opportunity
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Socialite and media star
Melrose Arch.
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Restaurants and markets that
sweet treat in romantic Malaysia.
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HOME WORK Trendy yet functional home office furniture.
MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE
REAL ESTATE 55
Chalets on the Austrian Alps, and a revamped colonial gem on
MAURITUS
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DROPPING ANCHOR, THE MAURITIAN WAY A one-of-a-kind investment opportunity at La Balise Marina.
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A green bank shaped like a rugby ball, and the first regional shopping mall in Mauritius.
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WHY THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Peter Gilmour, chairman of
IN THE ZONE
RE/MAX of Southern Africa, on
Tour the different zones of our
why you should feel confident
ideal, on-trend home.
about buying real estate in SA.
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DESIGN
interest this month.
country-living fantasy.
for more details.
Old-fashioned word of mouth recommendations, and lands us a
Covetable handbags, fab fashion
OFFSHORE
Lamu Island.
trumps the Net’s travel
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WWW DOT – WWW DON’T
HOT PLATE
The KZN Midlands – the ultimate
Mall of Mauritius. Turn to page 72
Sneak peek at the newest residential development in
and smooth tequila to pique your
ON THE COVER
in Welgevonden.
EAT, PLAY, LIVE
JEN SHUI
offer so much more than a meal.
Atterbury and ENL’s Bagatelle
Africa’s own World Trade Centre, comparing office rentals, and a
TRENDS
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COMMERCIAL
urban family.
Dainfern hideaway.
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Experts in fabrics, paints and
Jen Su invites us into her
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An ultra-luxurious Sandton penthouse for the 21st-century
add some colour to your life.
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SKY LIVING
SWATCH OUT
furniture tell you how you can
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RESIDENTIAL A premier green estate in
ELEPHANT MAGIC BY MOONLIGHT
Muldersdrift, and Lew Geffen
Camp Jabulani’s elephant safaris.
gets into the royal wedding spirit.
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WE TAKE A TOUR YOU ON DIFFERENOF THE T ZONES OF OUR IDEAL HOME
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NAMIBIA’S DREAM DEVELOPMENT
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OUR TRENDS ISSUE:
BAGATELLE
MALL OF MAURITIUS:
Atterbury and ENL developing the island’s first regional shopping mall
OUR TRENDS ISSUE:
WE TAKE A TOUR YOU ON DIFFERENOF THE T ZONES OF OUR IDEAL HOME
TRENDWATCH KIT OUT YOUR HOME OFFICE
WE TAKE A TOUR YOU ON DIFFERENOF THE T ZONES OF OUR IDEAL HOME
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD HILLCREST AND BEYOND
HIGH-TECH DINNER AT PLUM
MODERN SANDTON PENTHOUSE – A NEW URBAN LIFESTYLE AMONG THE CLOUDS
TRENDWATCH KIT OUT YOUR HOME OFFICE
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD A PLACE CALLED SANDTON
REUBEN’S AT
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THE KZN MIDLANDS
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KITTING OUT YOUR OFFICE RE/MAX’s Peter Gilmour on why the South African property market is looking up for homebuyers and property investors
RE/MAX’s Peter Gilmour on why the South African property market is looking up for homebuyers and property investors
RE/MAX’s Peter Gilmour on why the South African property market is looking up for homebuyers and property investors
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ED’S LETTER
Going out on a high note Photograph Ruvan Boshoff
It’s a bittersweet editorial for me this month, because it will be my last with The Property Magazine. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’ve met the most amazing people across a range of disciplines, from real estate, decor and design to those in the leisure and entertainment field. I was completely new to the real estate industry, but have found it fascinating, and to all the people who helped and supported me with information and insight over the past year, I have to say a big ‘thank you’. I’m delighted to announce that The Property Magazine has been awarded the Sapoa Publishing Award for ‘Best Property Magazine of the Year 2011’. It’s just another accolade in a long line of awards, but one that we are truly proud of. A lot has to do with the amazing team that puts the magazine together, especially our incredibly talented art director, Warren Uytenbogaardt, who worked endless hours to ensure the redesign of the magazine went according to plan. The award was given at the annual Sapoa conference, where one of the highlights was the address by Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale. Tokyo’s message to property owners was clear: while property ownership for all is essential, and everyone has a right to own property, the principles of the Constitution of the country are sound, and this extends to property ownership. ‘No law can just allow arbitrary deprivation of property,’ he said. ‘Our Constitution cannot be treated as a piece of toilet paper. It is a formidable law that comes with the dreams and hopes of the people.’ At the same time, he encouraged Sapoa members to assist him in his mission to deracialise property ownership in South Africa, and to reunite the townships of South Africa with its cities. ‘We need to reverse the legacy of apartheid to unite Johannesburg and Soweto, Umlazi and Durban. We need to close that gap and unite the people,’ he said. On a final note, it’s fitting that the guest editor of my final issue is Peter Gilmour, chairman of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, because he was one of the very first people I interviewed when I first started working at The Property Magazine, and throughout the year he and his team have been extremely supportive. Nicky Manson, currently deputy editor of Sandton magazine, will be taking over as editor of The Property Magazine from next month. I’m sure she’ll get as much joy out of it as I have.
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Elephant magic by moonlight Camp Jabulani offers you the unique experience of watching the Milky Way unfold as you sit astride a 3m-high pachyderm in a big five game reserve.
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Jabulani was established to help supplement the
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Camp Jabulani has since become a must for
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discerning local and international clientele seeking
grass-daubed and canvas walls, net-covered
under the stars, which is but one of the experiences
an ‘Out of Africa’ experience, and is a proud member
four- poster beds, fireplaces, glassed-in outdoor
awaiting those privileged enough to stay at the
of the Relais & Châteaux Association. It is also one
showers, massive stone baths and private plunge
five-star Camp Jabulani in Hoedspruit, which came
of the only places in the world where you can go on
pools welcome the bush enthusiast. During the day
about as the result of the adoption of an elephant calf
a night-time elephant-back safari. Post safari, guests
some of the ‘walls’ are rolled away, eliminating the
14 years ago.
can help ‘tuck’ the elephants into bed and then head
boundaries between guest and bush.
Mona Lisa. But I’ve never ridden an elephant
Abandoned by its herd, the calf was taken to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre in Kapama
to the elegant, open-plan dining room and lounge for a gourmet dinner.
Game Reserve, where it recovered and was named
Game drives, spa treatments, bush walks, hot- air
Camp Jabulani is infused with a love of the bush and the elephants that brought it into being. Tables brim with pictures of animals, and emblems
Jabulani (‘to rejoice’). In 2002 he was joined by a
ballooning and guided visits to the Hoedspruit
of elephants appear at every turn. In 2008 it was
dozen more elephants, which had been rescued from
Endangered Species Centre are among the other
dubbed Africa’s Leading Eco Retreat at the Condé
a grim fate at the hands of ‘war veterans’.
activities in which guests may indulge.
Nast Traveler World Savers Awards. With good
The elephants’ upkeep is no mean feat – the lucerne bill alone comes to R65 000 – and Camp
Words Jackie Gray Photographs courtesy Camp Jabulani
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Be daring, and make your way to restaurants that offer something different, from wholesome vegan meals to contemporary fusion fare.
FLORENT HAMEAU, head chef at Cassia Restaurant at Nitída Wine Farm in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Valley in Cape Town, hails from Normandy, France. He reveals what brought him to South Africa, and shares the secret of perfectly prepared lamb.
Q How did you end up living in Cape Town and working as head chef at Cassia? I met my wife, Safura, in the UK while I was working as a chef in a restaurant in London. She is from Cape Town and we decided to move back to South Africa and the Cape, where her family is from. I had heard about Cassia and in April 2008 I applied for the position of chef de partie, got it, and am still here.
Back to basics
The global shift towards green living, coupled with nostalgia for the intimate speciality shops of old, is behind the wholesome vibe at Market on Main. Situated on the east side of Johannesburg at Arts on Main in the emerging Maboneng Precinct, Market on Main plays host to a variety of craft stalls as well as to stands selling organic food. You’ll find veggies with the soil still on, and they won’t be smothered in plastic either. About Olives, Cake Pops & Lemonade, Ceramics Collective and Starving Artist are just a few of the stalls open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most of the food on offer is locally sourced too. marketonmain.co.za
Q What is your favourite winter ingredient?
It would have to be mushrooms – I love their different textures and flavours. One of my favourites is an old French classic, coq au vin, which to me is home-style cooking at its best.
Q Who would be your dream guests to cook for?
Q Lamb is your favourite dish. Any tips to getting it right?
Good-quality free-range lamb is essential, as is time, patience and the right seasoning.
Q What do you like most about South African cuisine?
The simplicity and honesty of the food. Traditional dishes, such as potjies, with their versatility, are really great. There are also the different ingredients that we have available here and are not found anywhere else. +27 (0)21 976 0640, cassiarestaurant.co.za
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Odds are you’ll be back
Odd Café in Greenside makes a refreshing change from fast-food franchises and their maudlin cookie-cutter burgers and muffins. The restaurant is anything but uniform. The exterior is covered in graffiti and none of the outdoor furniture pieces match. The reclaimed table legs are wrapped in cartoon prints, multicoloured mismatched pots litter the pavement and an old red telephone booth greets you as you enter the diminutive interior. Phrases such as ‘Hoschie’, ‘Duh’ ‘Ice-maker’ and ‘Thank you, Captain Obvious’ have been carved into one wall and the basement has become a gallery for emerging artists. The menu is just as eclectic and includes thoroughly yummy items, such as the halloumi, ‘mama’ chilli and avocado on rye, served on a chunky wooden board, and strawberry and rhubarb tart with coconut ice cream for dessert. The bill is presented in a shot glass. +27 (0)11 486 3631, oddcafe.co.za
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Gordon Ramsay, to show him what real food should taste like! On a more serious note, cooking for Nelson Mandela, who is a national and international icon, would be the biggest honour that I could imagine.
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Enticing offerings from places near and far. BRIGHT SPARK The orange-tipped, long-stemmed Brighton luxury matches by Penhaligon’s come in a tin that bears a motif of England’s Brighton Pavilion and includes a flint for ease of use. +27 (0)11 217 6000; penhaligons.com
WINTER CLASSICS Furla’s Winter 2011 collection does the brand proud. The bags are available in
Green all the way
a variety of materials, including leather
Johannesburg finally has its very own dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant.
collection are offset by bright pink
The Greenside Café is owned and run by Dimitri Gutjahr, a long-time vegetarian
and tan accents. Pictured is the trendy
who has taken it upon himself to provide Johannesburg’s citizens with a
Guggenheim bag. Find Furla at Hyde
delicious alternative that’s fresh, wholesome and devoid of meat, eggs and dairy.
Park Corner shopping centre.
With Dimitri in the kitchen, a vegan diet is anything but boring, You’ll also be
+27 (0)11 325 6468; furla.com
and suede, and the predominantly dark winter colours characterising the
doing your bit for Mother Nature – vegan diets are good for the environment. +27 (0)11 646 3444, thegreensidecafe.co.za
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LIQUID SILVER Made from 100% pure Weber blue agave in Jalisco, Mexico,
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Silver Patrón – the world’s
Raquel Allegra’s Spring 2011 range, featuring
most widely enjoyed premium tequila – is now available in South
delicate drapes, crochet accents of rust and
stone, is now available at Alexander Del Lago. +27 (0)84 257 2938, alexandradellago.com
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and earthy tones with
Africa. The glass bottles, each an individually hand-blown work of art, are reason enough to get some. +27 (0)21 905 9066,
liq.co.za
More power to Cube
WINTER WITH WITCHERY The winter range by coveted Australian clothing brand,
Dario de Angeli, owner and chef at Cube Tasting Kitchen in Parktown
Witchery, is all about
North, says that although his menu might seem exotic, most of the meals
updated classics with a
have classical origins. Cube is unique in that instead of serving a standard
dose of individuality for
three- course meal, it treats diners to a tasting course of 13 to 18 dishes.
fashion- forward women
The emphasis is on flavour, texture and colour, and Dario doesn’t shy away
and men. Available
from using foam, ice, jellies and dehydrated food powders to get his point
from Stuttafords.
across. He recommends patrons set aside a minimum of four to six hours
+27 (0)11 879 1000,
to dine at Cube. And don’t expect to order the same item twice at the
stuttafords.co.za;
monochromatically dressed eatery, as the menu changes every six to eight
witchery.com.au
weeks. +27 (0)82 422 8158
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GETTING SOME AIRPLAY The Zeppelin Air is the newest AirPlay wireless audio system that any music fans should put on their bucket list. Designed by Apple, the fully integrated AirPlay technology allows users to easily stream their music wirelessly from their iTunes, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, without having to dock the device into the speaker system. The Zeppelin Air is the latest improvement on the original, multi-award- winning Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin, providing another seismic shift in audio performance, design and functionality. We love the spaceship-like design, which is appropriate for any contemporary home. AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 4.2 or later.
+27 (0)11 907 9092, hfxsystems.co.za
ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT’S ON Burn the Floor 14 July – 14 August Burn the Floor is an international dance sensation where 20 champion dancers perform ballroom favourites, including the foxtrot, the Charleston, the cha-cha and the rumba, as well as the salsa, to name a few. Go on a journey through the drama of dance and enjoy an evening filled with sensational dancing on the Mandela Stage at the Jo’burg Theatre. Tickets from R195. +27 (0)11 877 6898, joburgtheatre.com; burnthefloor.com
Friday Lunch Hour Classical Concerts If relaxing and listening to beautiful classical music at the end of a
Out and about in June
long, stressful week is your idea of a good time, then you should
For thousands of years the ocean has beckoned to humankind … There’s something
biscuits. It doesn’t get more civilised than this.
primordial and alluring about it that continues to fascinate us. Whether your interest lies
+27 (0)11 883 8606, theatreonthesquare.co.za
Flip out
in cruising the waves, deep-sea fishing or exploring the mind-blowing beauty of the reefs,
make a turn at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square at Sandton City, where every Friday at 12.45 p.m. you can catch the Lunch Hour classical music concerts. Tickets are R30, including coffee and
there is no shortage of gear to help you achieve your goal, as evidenced by the array
Capitec Bank Swapping Mall 30–31 July
of products standing ready to be displayed at this year’s National Boat Show and Dive
In line with National Savings Month in July, Capitec Bank is
Expo. The expo takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northriding from 12–14 August and
launching South Africa’s first Swapping Mall in Johannesburg.
is sponsored by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), among others.
This free event encourages would-be shoppers to become
A wide range of boats, yachts, scuba gear, courses and destinations will be on offer
smart swappers. Participants can swap clothes, books, art and
alongside scuba diving workshops and the Wake Wars wakeboarding championships,
accessories for items of similar value. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
which always draw a crowd. There are some great prizes to be won too.
Studio Four, Atlas Studios, Milpark.
0861 115 318, myboatshow.co.za
capitecbank.co.za
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Words Nicky Manson Photographs Karl Rogers
Sky Living In the middle of Sandton’s financial business hub, which hums and bustles with activity, is a unique, triple-storey penthouse that oozes sophistication and style, but more importantly, gives off a quiet and peaceful calm. June/July 2011 | 15
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Steel Studio International, +27(0)11 608 1963
The Gasman, +27 (0)83 441 0638
Top left Steel Studio International manufactured and installed the structural glass and stainless steel balustrades. The company’s expertise and fine workmanship are displayed on this project. Steel Studio professionals were able to interpret the architect’s brief and bring the balustrade designs to life. Top right This stylish fireplace was designed and manufactured by The Gasman. The remotely operated, linear gas grate has a modern design and does not require a chimney. The Gasman has a wide variety of designs and specialises in manufacturing custom-designed gas appliances, braais and fireplaces to meet any individual specification. Bottom right Kiwi Timber Decking installed the garapa decking, leaving it untreated for a faded grey finish. The company has 20 years’ experience building decks, safari camps and lodges in southern Africa. Its portfolio includes the Presidential residence in Pretoria, Premier Hotel OR Tambo, 20 West hotel and the Nicol Apartments. Opposite, top All flooring across the first and second floors, main bedroom and the cladding of various walls, stairs and doors is by Flooring Depot. The product used is TrueWood engineered oak. Flooring Depot has installed the floors on 3mm Acoustilay for enhanced sound and support properties. Bottom The three elegant, custom-designed kitchens attest to NH Manufacturing’s outstanding skills in producing, supplying and fitting fine cabinetry in a variety of styles and designs. NH Manufacturing also supplied the wall cladding in the front kitchen, the fridge/freezer cladding in the back kitchen, the PABX rooms and all vanities and BICs..
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Kiwi Timber Decking, +27 (0)11 477 4000
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Flooring Depot, 0800 3566 7464
NH Manufacturing, +27 (0)11 824 5561
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Below Specialising in upmarket residential construction and complicated renovations, Helm Construction was the main building contractor on this project. The task included the demolition of existing structures, rebuilding the penthouse to the architect’s specifications, managing all subcontractors and ensuring on-time completion of the project to the client’s satisfaction. The company was also responsible for overseeing the installation of all finishings. Helm Construction sees its projects as partnerships with its clients and provides building solutions that ensure the realisation of its clients’ dreams. Opposite, top Specialising in a variety of multipurpose synthetic grass installations, from sports to education and landscaping, African Sports Turf says: ‘If you can dream it, we can green it!’ The company has covered the deck in Turf GD 40, a realistic synthetic lawn that’s soft to the touch, explains Fred Nel. Bottom right The Geberit concealed cistern together with the dual-flush Sigma 50 flush actuator plate in black adds a sleek and sophisticated style to this modern bathroom design. Geberit seamlessly combines design, functionality and reliability, promotes water saving and is hygienic and space saving, making it the perfect solution to transforming any bathroom.
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his masterpiece with rooftop terrace defies space and light. A visual feast, the 1 200m2 penthouse features a colour palette of black, grey and white hues to create a sleek and elegant space while the large glass sliding doors in place of windows allow the sun’s natural light to filter through the entire apartment and provide stunning views of Sandton’s blue skies. Helm Construction, a company that specialises in upmarket residential homes, built the penthouse and also managed all subcontractors to ensure completion of the project to the client’s satisfaction.
The unique design of the penthouse is the product of the talents of Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects, (SAOTA) and OKHA Design & Interiors. Intriguing design touches punctuate the entire home: the spectacular roof terrace with rim-flow pool is complemented by Design Plus’s exterior furnishings and a spectacular deck created by Kiwi Timber Decking. On the first floor alone the penthouse boasts three lounges (one with a creative pebble gas fireplace designed by The Gas Man), a double-volume dining room and gourmet kitchen with walk-in fridge and
Helm Construction, +27 (0)11 475 3129
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African Sports Turf, +27 (0)82 312 9928
Geberit Southern Africa, +27 (0)11 444 5070
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Above The master bedroom takes up the third floor in its entirety. Below The linear, modern architectural aesthetic has been softened by textured fabrics, plush seating and flowing artworks to create a sense of warmth and comfort and an ideal space to unwind.
freezer. This chef ’s dream kitchen by NH Manufacturing is fitted with the latest Smeg appliances. There’s a stunning staircase with glass balustrades created by Steel Studio International that invites you to the second floor, where three magnificent executive bedrooms, beautifully appointed by Stanley Shane of Design Plus entice you. Padding across beautiful wooden floors designed and fitted by Flooring Depot, you reach the glamorous bathrooms, exquisitely fitted out by San Marco and Geberit Southern Africa. Then to the third floor.
With its private lift, the main bedroom comprising the full third floor is like a scene straight from a Hollywood movie. It leads out onto a 200m2 roof terrace with firepit, Jacuzzi and kitchenette/ bar. Stretching out before you is a synthetic lawn especially designed by African Sports Turf, while the sweeping vistas of the Sandton skyline complete the world-class experience. With all its luxuries plus two butler suites and four garages, this Sandton penthouse is the ideal home for the 21st-century urban family.
Professionals list: African Sports Turf – Synthetic Grass Applications +27 (0)82 312 9928, fnel@africanst.com, africanst.com Flooring Depot – Wooden and Laminate Flooring 0800 3566 7464, bernhard@flooringdepot.co.za, flooringdepot.co.za Geberit Southern Africa – Sanitary Technology +27 (0)11 444 5070, Sales.za@geberit.com, geberit.co.za Helm Construction – High-quality Construction +27 (0)11 475 3129, gustavnel@vodamail.co.za, helmconstruction.co.za Kiwi Timber Decking – Wood Decking +27 (0)11 477 4000, chris@timberdecking.co.za, timberdecking.co.za Lynn Estates – Developer +27(0)11 884 3103, info@lynnestates.co.za, lynnestates.com NH Manufacturing – Kitchen Design and Cabinetry +27 (0)11 824 5561, nhmanufacturing@nhmanufacturing.co.za, nhmanufacturing.co.za Steel Studio International – Balustrades and Staircases +27 (0)11 608 1963, sales@steelstudio.co.za, steelstudio.co.za The Gasman – Custom-Designed Braais and Fireplaces +27(0)83 441 0638, gasinc@mweb.co.za, thegasman.co.za
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MyKingdom for a horse The bucolic byways of KZN’s Midlands are waking at last from their long slumber – but this time the developers are doing it by the book. Words David Mullany Photographs Sally Chance This page Capturing all the country charm in a vision of gumpoles, glass, light and landscape is the recently completed Wedding Chapel at The Windmills in Nottingham Road by Koop Design.
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of South Africa. Lakes, valleys and meadows, groves of gum trees and forests of pine clambering up the hillsides. Plus a necklace of galleries, potteries, antique shops, country delis and places with kitschy-cute names, such as Toad Hall or Piggly Wiggly. This is a place where life’s normal rules don’t apply, a place populated by fiercely independent and eccentric characters with pioneer blood in their veins. In this bucolic Ruritania the pace of life plods along pleasantly like the herds of dairy cattle that, along with tourism, represent the area’s major industry. The day-tripper droves were once a weekend event. Today the influx has become permanent as more city dwellers quit the rat race for a less stressful life in the boondocks. As a result, the Midlands has become a desirable property region in its own right. In terms of property potential, the modern Midlands is defined roughly by the boundaries of the Midlands Meander: the eat-drink-buy-or-just-chill-out community of artists, potters, crafters and, yes, butchers, bakers and candlestick-makers who have turned the region into one of SA’s top tourist destinations, from Hilton to Curry’s Post, Karkloof and Mount West on the right of the N3 highway to Jo’burg, and in the west, the chain of habitations along Route R103: Dargle, Lidgetton, Balgowan and Fort Nottingham to Nottingham Road, the
region’s unofficial capital. Next comes the hamlet of Rosetta, and finally, Mooi River in the north. If the Midlands has a heart, in the physical sense, it has to be Nottingham Road. The town centre looks like a nuked garbage dump, but it’s what surrounds it that counts: Notties pub; the iconic Rawdons Hotel and attached brewery; boutique hotels and spas, such as the five-star Fordoun, and Brookdale Health Hydro; trout fisheries; guest lodges, B & Bs, cafés and restaurants (there are 57 eateries in the central Midlands alone); the usual art, craft and antique suspects; and, more recently, Gowrie Village and Gowrie Farm & Golf Estate, a mixed-use residential and commercial development at the entrance to the town. These latter developments have breathed new life into the central Midlands, but, happily, it’s happened on a much smaller and more measured scale than elsewhere in the province. Property specialists agree that a major driving force behind the property surge in the Midlands has been provided by well-off parents whose children attend the region’s prestigious schools: famous-again Michaelhouse in Balgowan (think Spud and Patrick Lambie); Hilton College, Treverton College and Weston College in Mooi River; and Clifton Prep and King’s School in Nottingham Road.
Notes Peter Greene, principal of Meander Real Estates in Nottingham Road, ‘There is an increasing trend for families to purchase property in the area while their children attend one of the local schools. Also, many newcomers set up home here with wife and kids in daily residence, while Dad the businessman commutes weekly from either Durban or Johannesburg.’ Peter says Gowrie Village and Gowrie Farm & Golf Estate have changed the nature of property investment in the area: ‘They have established a central development core in the Midlands. A number of other residential estates have also been developed over the past eight years, ranging from 9-unit clusters all the way up to the 134 sites in Gowrie Village.’ Vacant plots in Gowrie Village range between R300 000 and R900 000, while built houses cost between R1,8 million and R4 million. Of the village’s planned homes, 70% have been built, and the project also includes a small commercial component with 25 shops and service outlets. On Gowrie Farm, land prices range from R800 000 to R1,6 million, with houses priced from R4,2 million to R6,2 million. Gowrie’s Pietermaritzburg-based developer, Guy Smith, says 10 of the homes are permanent dwellings, and the rest are second homes owned by out-of-towners.
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‘He handed a pint glass to the farmer, who held it against the nag’s muzzle as it downed the beer in a matter of seconds. The regular barflies didn’t even bother to look around. Life’s like that in the Midlands …’ This spread, from left Cows near Mooi River doing what cows do – absolutely nothing; Astrid Dahl and her internationally acclaimed ceramics; children visit the animals at Lavender Trout’s petting zoo; the recently finished Charles Smythe Cottage on Gowrie Farm Estate is perfect for corporate or private getaways.
Other developments in the region include Rawdons Country Estate (14 stands), Eaglecrest Wildlife Estate (38), Oakbrook Estate (10) and Mziki Estate (9). Proposed projects include an expanded Rawdons Estate and Hillside and Windspur – all within the Nottingham Road V illage node. Interestingly, the estates have proved attractive to residents from Hillcrest closer to the coast, mainly because their little village has been turned into a cluttered and ugly strip-mall-cum-office-park because of rampant overdevelopment. Will the Midlands ever end up like ‘Hellcrest’? Not likely, says Peter. ‘Land west of Nottingham Road was sold to a developer and plans were passed for a shopping centre. But the developer had finance problems, and it’s doubtful anything will happen in the short term. On the positive side, most of the new developments have been done tastefully and with sympathy to the region’s country ambience.’ He says the past decade has seen a handsome increase in property
prices. ‘Many Michaelhouse parents paid the school fees from the boosted value of their weekend property. The most expensive stands at the 2003 launch of Gowrie Village was R190 000; today, this stand would sell for R550 000.’ Liz Fischer, principal of Harcourts Lifestyle Country Estates in Rosetta, says, ‘People are relocating from the cities to give their young families a rural lifestyle. Nottingham Road has enjoyed a significant growth period; now it’s Rosetta’s turn – thanks to the new Spring Grove dam, due for completion in 2013.’ While some properties close to Nottingham Road have been rezoned and developed, Liz says official restrictions on rezoning agricultural land have curbed any runaway development. ‘Access to water is always a problem. While a 20ha property can support a single dwelling with a borehole, you’re going to have a problem if you try to fit a dozen houses on the same property.’ Current prices in the central Midlands run
from about R750 000 for 3 000m2 of land to R6,5 million for similar sized land with a home on it, adds Liz. The affable owner of the Notties, Clive Foss, also handles hospitality at the Gowrie Estate clubhouse. He says, ‘I don’t think there will ever be malls here. We don’t have the population to support these massive investments. Historically, Nottingham Road never had a residential area.This occurred only with the development of places like Gowrie, Eaglecrest and Mziki. Farmers cannot sell to developers because it’s extremely difficult to get agricultural land rezoned. People are buying large farms for the gracious old homesteads and then leasing the land back to neighbouring farmers – very much a win-win situation.’ Developer Guy Smith is a ‘complete fanatic’ when it comes to the principles of New Urbanism, the philosophy that favours mixed-use developments with offices, retail and residences within walking distance of each other. Similarly, the architecture must
take its cue from the region and contribute to the area as a whole. To this end, Guy ensures the residential component of Gowrie Village is strictly controlled via limitations on the type and size of homes on various plots. The neighbouring 380ha Gowrie Farm features a golf course, clubhouse and four trout dams, while 280ha of open land are still worked by the original farmer. Now Guy is busy on his newest project, near Hilton College. It too is a mixed-use project, with scope for 340 units together with offices, coffee shops a driving range and 70ha of open space. More than 180 of the properties have been sold, most varying between 380m² and 1,4ha. Prices start at R250 000, going up to R1,8 million. Liz sums up the Midlands lifestyle: ‘We enjoy a wonderful rural environment – fresh air, no stress, little traffic, relaxed, friendly people, plenty of space and relatively little crime. The only negative I can think of is that I forget to pay attention to traffic lights when I drive in the city.’
With thanks to … Gowrie Estate, Clive Foss, +27 (0)33 266 6151, gowrie.co.za Visit thepropertymag.co.za for more information
Harcourts Country Lifestyle Estates, Liz Fischer, +27 (0)33 267 7545, harcourts.co.za
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Australian born designer marc newson’s aesthetic vision and uncompromising originality have won him international acclaim. objects designed by Newson, as well as being perfectly engineered mechanisms, created with meticulous attention to detail, appear to provoke physical reactions, making you want to look, to touch. His talent is not restricted by materials, he knows how to develop any design with simple genius: from the Lockheed Lounge, the extraordinary aluminum chaise longue, an iconic piece in the history of design, to the spaceplane for EADS astrium or to the complete interiors for Qantas airway’s A380 ‘superjumbo’ Fleet. With Smeg, Newson experiments, for the First time, with the design of domestic appliances and demonstrates, once again, that his unmistakable creations are capable of speaking to everybody and that there is no object that his talent cannot shape. Smeg believe that objects of daily-use should not only Fill an environment; they should create an atmosphere. This is why technology and functionality are deeply connected to style and aesthetics. This sensitivity, which has inspired the collaboration with great architects and designers of our time, is the perfect expression of Made in Italy which combines art and industrial expertise in everyday objects. Soft lines, maximum functional intuitiveness, elegant surfaces in stainless steel or glass and colours: these are the distinctive elements of the new aesthetic line designed by Marc Newson. Because the house is a place to live, not to pass through.
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TRENDS
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zone We’ve roped in interior design and decor heavyweights to give us the heads-up on the hottest trends in home spaces. Words Genevieve Fisher
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‘When stepping into the entrance area of a home, you should get a tangible sense of arrival, an ambience of excitement and drama that marks the moment of crossing over into a new environment. High ceilings, gallery-like spaces, elevation of the area, or different wall treatments to the rest of the interior, are good ways to evoke this. The entrance area is also the first opportunity to display individuality as well as charm in the form of artworks and captivating sculpture, as it is an area of exchanging first impressions and formalities of social decorum. It is also the ideal location to feature large-scale sculptural lighting, something powerful and unique that can be seen even when approaching the property. ‘With regards to furniture and accessories, a long and narrow server will allow you to display tabletop artworks, vases and glass collections, plus it’s the ideal key-drop area. I would suggest working with fewer, more dramatic statement items rather than cluttering the space. Mirrors are ideal accessories to make the area feel bigger, especially if they are as grandiose as possible. And, of course, everyone has one final mirror check before they step out. ‘Most entrance areas are not large, so try to create a greater sense of openness and space with light, airy colour palettes, as the last thing you want to encounter is a badly lit, dark and dingy environment. The experience should be uplifting, invigorating and sensory on every level. When it comes to finishes and flooring, hardy, durable, easy-to-clean natural materials are currently on trend, such as marble, slate, timber, and porcelain tiles.’ +27 (0)21 461 7233, okha.co.za
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‘Anything retro that has a ’70s feel is currently big for interior spaces. New York’s Upper-East-Side aesthetic, inspired by the 1970s, is the source of inspiration, “antiques of the future”. Rooms have a feeling of spaciousness and non-clutter, where sofas are elevated, allowing you to see the floor, and don’t take up a lot of space. Carpets and rugs are tending towards the exotic one-offs with an Indian feel and patchwork design, which act as the focal piece of a room. Groups of interestingly shaped coffee tables, as opposed to one large one, is a growing trend, as are interesting sculptural pieces, such as vases and lamps, which are also good focal points. ‘With regards to colour palettes, washed-out ’70s sepia is the biggest influence, with muted flesh tones, greys, beige, toffee and pale pinks being derivatives. ‘This retro feel continues through to lighting, where a backdrop and ambience of warmth is achieved through the placement of bulbs in ceiling recesses and adjusted by downlighters. Added to this, strategically placed standing lamps or clusters of lamps that create nodes of light are a big trend, as are unique and off- centre chandeliers. ‘When it comes to materials and textiles, luxe fabrics are important, because of their texture and quality. Layering of various textures is another big trend, particularly with leather, sheepskin, velvet and mohair.’ +27 (0)44 877 0719, source-sa.com
European Oak Rustic-Grade Flooring, Bestwood Flooring. 2Tray Tables, Dokter & Misses. 3Dragon Sofa, Colonial House Design. 4Red Light Carpet, Bretz Imports. Etch Lights (Tom Dixon), Créma Design. 6Ceramic Vase, Hennie Meyer Ceramics. 7Floor Cushion, Weylandts. 8Apollo Leather Occasional Chair, Chateau d’Ax. 9 Floriana Wingback, Sarah Ord Interiors. 10Orbital Lamp (Foscarini), Créma Design. 11Leaves in Autumn Footstool, Skinny La Minx. 12Wall-mounted bookcase system (Zalf), Espresso Design. 13Future City Wall Decal, Wall Art Stickers. 14Flash Tables (Tom Dixon), Créma Design. 1
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with a restrained yet sophisticated look. Vintage furniture that not only has provenance but also hints of the future is currently on-trend – the line of thinking is,
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Wendy Grater of Alpine German Kitchens, and Andrew Hamilton Barr of Espresso Design Wendy says the 21st-century kitchen is fast becoming the social/nerve centre of the home, and its design needs to reflect this. ‘Its functionality now incorporates cooking, entertaining and socialising, as well as digital communication, stock control and home security control,’ she says. ‘It’s all about using space, accessories and finishes to make the kitchen a reflection of you and your lifestyle.’ Andrew Hamilton Barr says kitchens are becoming increasingly simplified yet beautiful, to give them a timeless element. In terms of design, he says the trend is for Italian manufacturers to team up with well-known designers so that kitchens are cutting-edge and are associated with a world-renowned name. Well-designed lighting that is functional and sets the mood is important in kitchens. The big trend here is to integrate lighting within the cabinetry. Wendy and Andrew agree that there is a move away from halogen lighting to more eco-efficient LED lighting. ‘Illuminated cabinetry with glass fronts and shelving units with glass shelves with integrated LED lighting provide great opportunities to set up accents within the kitchen design where storage meets display,’ says Wendy. In terms of kitchen cabinetry, Wendy says cabinets are going beyond the traditional depth of 600mm. ‘“Transparency”, “revealing” and “concealing” are key themes, while glass drawer sides and fronts are extremely popular. We are also seeing glass being used as a worktop material and for door fronts. Glass can come in different finishes, from gloss to sandblasted, and can also be coloured,’ she explains. Andrew says the thickness of the doors also varies – the trend is a less-chunky, 12mm door. ‘There is also a move towards handle-less cabinets,’ he adds. Monochromatic colour palettes are big in worktops, splashbacks and doors. In finishings, natural tones, wood veneers and repro-wood veneers with white still dominating are all on-trend, says Wendy. ‘Black and white glass, high-gloss or soft hydro-lacquer have never gone out of style, and white appliance ranges that can match white kitchens or provide a contrast to other neutral colours are becoming more prevalent.’ The latest trend in kitchen flooring is towards a seamless finish that allows an integrated flow from the kitchen to the rest of the open-plan living area. ‘We’re seeing oversized, high-gloss and matt porcelain tiles in neutral colours, as well as stone-laid flooring, such as Quartzcarpet,’ says Wendy. ‘Marmoleum is a popular choice right now,’ adds Andrew. ‘It’s an eco-friendly covering that offers a seamless floor.’ When it comes to being eco-sensitive, Wendy says antibacterial worktops, non-toxic glues for the cabinetry, hydro-lacquers and sustainable woods are popular. (Recycling bin systems are standard in European kitchens.) New eco-friendly products for worktops are coming onto the market, such as PaperStone by StoneTech, which is made from 100% recycled paper and petro-free phenolic resins, and is a beautifully finished, sustainable composite surface offering a New Age alternative to the commonly used natural stones. +27 (0)21 422 2373, agk.co.za; +27 (0)21 422 5283, espressodesign.co.uk
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Maira Koutsoudakis, Life Interiors & Architecture & Creative Direction: ‘Lighting is crucial to the dining zone: a feature light fitting or ceiling activation makes the area intimate and adds a sense of drama and magic through the channelling of light and mood. Over-scaled light fittings and the hidden source of light are big trends, as is the use of new lighting technology in the spirit of sustainability, such as energy-saving LED lights, which can be installed in clusters and are dimmable. ‘When it comes to on-trend furniture, the excesses of the recent past and subsequent recession have steered tastes towards more honest, authentic furniture and interiors. Less Duco-sprayed furniture, more one-off, handcrafted investment pieces that, in styling and materials, will wear well and have longevity. Chairs are tending towards lower-backs, and tables are being made out of sandblasted timbers to expose their grain and colour. ‘The colour combination greige remains a big trend, and on the material front, grainy timber and wild, eccentric, exuberant marble and stone are pertinent. Another big trend in the dining zone is more from a functionality perspective, namely, the ease of having facilities close at hand. For example a well- positioned, well-designed server that has a silver tray with decanters and elegant glasses invites use by guests, freeing up the host to get on with the serious business of entertaining. Adjustable mood lighting and slipcovers on chairs allow for changing the dining space from day to night, informal to formal, making spaces flexible and alive.’ +27 (0)11 783 5965, lifeinteriordesign.com
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‘There’s nothing more important than the bed, of course. But what makes it really comfortable, apart from a good mattress, is an upholstered headboard. Bedrooms have become more than just sleeping zones: they’re rooms in which to lounge about and relax. Sofas and big, comfortable armchairs are becoming more apparent in the bedroom, which is now re-imagined as a sitting room in which you also sleep and that has easy access to the bathroom nearby. Dressing rooms are always great, but if you haven’t the space, there is the option of having built-in cupboards that masquerade as freestanding pieces. ‘Lighting is important in the bedroom, because of the calm and romantic ambience inherent to the space. One lamp for ambient lighting is essential – tall with a big shade – as is a smaller reading lamp or even a desk lamp that has very focused directional lighting. ‘When it comes to linen and fabric, a current trend is T-shirt bedding: it’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Mixing and matching bed linen is also a big trend right now: mixing pattern and print, pattern with stripes, both large and small scale – the look is slightly Bohemian, but it gives a rich visual texture to the room. There’s a move towards greater luxury and indulgence in the bedroom as people search for products which help the cocooning urge that seems to be prevalent right now, which is why 300-400-thread-count Egyptian cotton is popular. In the same breath, though, with regards to eco-sensitivity, there is also a move towards using other fabrics, including linen and cotton blends, such as bamboo and modal. Layered beds are also a favourite trend at the moment: beds layered with throws, cushions, quilts and so on are more appealing and inviting. ‘With regards to colour palettes, berries and reds are huge, though you might consider using them gently. Colours that tend to be favoured in bedding are more restful colours, such as pastels, naturals and white.’ 0860 100 987, woolworths.co.za
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Karyn Robyn, Duravit South Africa: ‘Today, the bathroom is becoming a living room space that offers a refuge from the complex world we live in. The dominant trends are the soft bathroom with an avant-garde feel, where shapes and designs are more rounded and cosy than sharp with hard edges and corners; the green bathroom, where natural, ecologically sound materials and timeless, enduring design dominate; the fashionable bathroom that takes on the quality of a living space and becomes an indication of the user’s personal tastes; and the minimalist bathroom, which promotes modern design that makes life simpler, with a natural or poetic character. ‘The notion of a private spa is growing in appeal as wellness becomes a primary focus in the bathroom. The demand for luxury, aesthetic appeal and the cult of the body combine in a sophisticated concept that enables these experiences to be enjoyed in intimate privacy. Mood lighting, whirl-tubs, multifunctional showers, saunas and other spa equipment, such as air nozzles, jet nozzles or rotating back-and-foot-massage nozzles, help to create personal spas. ‘The benefits and beauty of water have become an inspiration, from its cascading from shower heads in interesting formations to interesting bath designs that encourage submersion. Technological trends to watch out for are electronic fittings, touch-free operation devices and convenient push-button control of showers and other bathroom features. When it comes to colours and finishes, high-quality wooden surfaces, such as ebony, bleached oak, cherry tree or rosewood, give the bathroom a lively warmth and personality and introduces a sense of the living room into the bathroom. New, eye-catching black and white high-gloss finishes and black sanitary ceramic items are on-trend.’ +27 (0)11 722 9060, duravit.com
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Susan Perry, The Modern Garden Company ‘By defining outdoor zones, you can add another three or even four clear outdoor “rooms” to your house, visibly adding value to your property. Outdoor zoning can be done by means of shading, heating and lighting. Solar lighting has been a trend for a while and is progressing rapidly into more aesthetically pleasing design forms. LED/rechargeable is still a significant player and is taking on some much more organic, fluid and interesting forms. Lighting is also being used to ‘The retro aesthetic is big this season, as with indoor furniture. It seems that the prevailing economic conditions have made us nostalgic. At the Milan Furniture Fair this year, it was all about new products on old themes. Many of the classical designs were reinterpreted and re-engineered in contemporary materials, giving a new look to old favourites. Fully upholstered outdoor furniture is currently the way forward – even if the furniture manufacturers were playing it safe in the designs, the fabric technologies continue to progress. Many of us love the brights that are available, but are not quite brave enough to follow through. So keep with the neutrals, and go with the on-trend palettes for accessories, such as the glamorous fuchsia, lime green and silver. ‘Outdoor carpets are becoming very popular, and shapes continue to be organic or to move towards the “new retro”. Multifunctional furniture is another big trend, such as seating that doubles as lighting, stools that open up to become lounging cushions, loungers that fold to become tables and ottomans with tray tops that double as seating or side tables.’ +27 (0)21 434 0611, moderngarden.co.za
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Gail Butler, Director
Hanneke Swart, Managing Director
Neill Strydom, Managing Director
Tell us more about your business. St Leger & Viney is the leading supplier of decorative furnishing fabrics and wallpapers to the South African design industry’s professionals, and occupies a strong, directional presence in the contemporary design landscape. We represent and distribute the world’s most prestigious brands, among them: Cole & Son, Christopher Farr Cloth, Élitis, GP & J Baker, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Lizzo, Mulberry, Parkertex, Ralph Lauren, Raoul, Volga Linen, Warwick, as well as many others. Current trends in SA and abroad? The overarching theme in interiors right now is what we could call the ‘Global Ethnicity’ trend. It speaks to the romance and adventure of travelling abroad and collecting mementos that become talking points in the home. For inspiration we look to ethnographic design motifs, primarily from the BRICS group, so the next trend cycle is all about kelims, ikats, paisleys, arabesque, chinoiserie, kente and so forth, but, interestingly, we’re pairing them all together for a melange of culture, so to speak. Your latest, most popular products? Our brand-new editeur collections. We expect ‘California Romantic’ by Ralph Lauren to do well, as well as the ’50s collection by Sanderson. A high-profile project you recently completed? The styling of the Grand Theatre for Grand Designs Live in collaboration with Imagine Nation.
Tell us more about your business. Halogen International is one of South Africa’s leading wholesale fabric distributors and stockists to the interior decor trade, including contractors, specifiers, architects and retail shops. Halogen International represents over 30 of the world’s most exclusive fabric houses and offers a vast range of over 200 beautiful, hand-selected local fabrics to choose from. Halogen International’s head office is located in Johannesburg, with a branch in Cape Town and agents in both Durban and Port Elizabeth. What are your criteria for imports? The interior industry in South Africa tends to follow the European trends. We attend trade shows around the world, ensuring that we are buying in line with the latest trends and have the best to offer the South African market. Halogen International prides itself on the quality of the fabric and wallpapers that it sells and represents in South Africa. How can local designers become more globally competitive? We feel that South African designers are very globally competitive. Just have a look at the number of designers that have been featured in the international Andrew Martin Interior Design Review: in the last two volumes we had eight designers featured, with another six designers set to be featured in the forthcoming volume.
Tell us more about your business. Mavromac is the chosen distributor of some of the world’s foremost international brands, and is also home to the country’s most stylish local brand, Mavromac South. We welcome both decorators and members of the public into our showrooms nationally, and assist them with their own or their client’s brief. We carry a vast range of fabrics, and narrowing the choices down through the use of various criteria, such as function, pattern, style, colour or price, is an essential and timesaving service we offer. What are your criteria for imports? Our international editeurs launch new collections annually and some biannually, bringing us the latest global trends. Our own Mavromac collections are sourced worldwide, and through extensive travel, our eyes and minds are tuned to spotting the latest trends and educated in cutting-edge technology of yarns, yarn compositions, weaves and printing processes. Mavromac South collections are right up there with global trends! Tell us about a high-profile project that you recently completed. In conjunction with leading SA decorators, we have recently been involved in supplying soft furnishings to One&Only Cape Town, Four Points hotels in Africa, private game reserves, ministerial lounges at airports, private hospitals, wine estates and island resorts.
Tell us more about your business. The Fabric Library is one of the leading wholesale distributors of furnishing fabrics in SA. We distribute countrywide, with showrooms in Jo’burg, Pretoria, Durban, PE and Cape Town. Our strength lies in the variety of our collections, ranging from curtaining to upholstery, and from earthy to chic and sophisticated, serious to whimsical, smooth and textured to colourful and muted. In short, our fabrics can satisfy any taste and any budget. We also represent the imported ranges of Romo, Osborne & Little, Clarke & Clarke and Fabricut. The Fabric Library is very much involved in the decorating trade, striving to serve our customers to the highest standard. Your latest service offering? Recently we launched the South African Interior Designer of the Year Award. The aim is to recognise and reward outstanding contributions to interior decoration and design and to acknowledge design excellence and new ideas and techniques across SA. It is a celebration of innovation, inspiration, and lasting achievement within interior decoration and design, and is open to anyone who is involved with or has an interest in interior decoration and design, from novices to students and professionals. Enter now! Closing date: 17 July. Prizes over R1,2 million. Visit interiordesigneroftheyear.co.za.
+27 (0)11 448 2060 | halogen.co.za
+27 (0)11 444 1584 | mavromac.co.za
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ST LEGER & VINEY +27 (0)11 444 6722 | stleger.co.za
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KING’S PAINT & HARDWARE, WOODMEAD
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André Schoultz, Managing Executive
Gary Hinde, Owner
Heather Lund-Truter, Owner
Safwaan Ismail, Operations Manager
Tell us more about your business. Chateau d’Ax Italia is a highly regarded contemporary Italian furniture and kitchen brand with over 300 stores worldwide. In South Africa, Chateau d’Ax was launched as a carve-out store in Woodmead but its 2 200m2 flagship store on William Nicol is scheduled to open on 15 September 2011, followed by other outlets across the country. Clients will be able to select from more than 300 bespoke, exclusive, Italian designs masterfully upholstered in fabric, microfibre or leather. These wide choices ensure customer satisfaction, from the mid-level, domestic customer to the discerning top-end buyers, architects and designers. The Chateau d’Ax Italia Contract Division, meanwhile, caters to the exacting needs of the contract industry, with ranges tailor-made to suit any contract specification. Current trends in SA and abroad? Bold pops of colour in interiors. Think Mondrian-inspired furniture and kitchens in yellows, reds, blues as well as purples and tropical hues. Chateau d’Ax has many different colours to choose from in leathers, fabrics and paint finishes. Your latest, most popular products and services? Fully imported bespoke kitchens and interior furniture that is expertly crafted in Milan, Italy, to your exacting specifications. All this in only 12 weeks from order to delivery.
Tell us more about your business. King’s offers the widest range of paint brands, including our Meridian Paint. Meridian Paint is ISO 9001 rated, manufactured to the highest quality standards, and eco-friendly, having low VOCs and no lead in the paint. King’s services include accurate colour matching, on-site consultations, technical advice, product knowledge and best-possible application advice. Current trends in SA and abroad? Paint techniques and feature wall decoration are making their way back into the home. People are striving to make their homes beautiful and aren’t afraid of colouring in small areas. Corners and flush-plastered ceilings are on-trend. Lighting is also important, with fresh colours being incorporated. Your latest, most popular products and services? Colour matching is our force! All our paint is mixed in store to our customers’ choice of colour. King’s Paint Woodmead imports paint from Spain for special textures and colour effects, providing clients with features walls that look fantastic! A high-profile project you recently completed? We have completed a number of high-profile projects, including King Goodwill Zwelithini’s Ulundi palace and the office of Graca Machel. We recently completed the 80 units for the Trails in Linden Street. Publicis advertising agency’s office was also done in our Meridian Paint.
Tell us more about your business. The Fabric House specialises in bringing affordable, quality furnishing base cloths, ‘hand-picked’ short-ends, remnants and end-of-roll curtaining and upholstery fabrics to the South African public. Fabrics are sourced via local and international fabric houses as well as textile converters, and sold at cost. We assist customers with decor schemes that will fit all budgets, from luxurious bedrooms to chic yet comfortable living spaces. Luxury and affordability is what we offer at The Fabric House. Current trends in SA and abroad? Locally, it’s about bringing style and elegance to the man on the street. With the world recovering from a recession, all our wallets could use a break. That’s why, at The Fabric House, we advise by using local, cheaper base fabrics and pairing them with those that are gourmet, stylish, and elegant for that finishing touch. On the international scene, the trend is to reverse our carbon footprint, with a return to green, natural, eco-friendly and organic fibre content. Your latest, most popular products and services? Our gorgeous silks, cottons and linens seem to fly off the shelf. Clients are spoilt for choice with our selection of stunning fabrics, which we use in the making of curtains, cushions, reupholstery and lampshades, all at an affordable rate.
Tell us more about your business. We at Middestad Fabrics offer not only products of the highest quality, timeless design and tireless attention to detail, but also the best service in the industry. Since 1991 my parents and I have built up a stunning team of the most experienced and professional staff in the industry, and developed into one of the largest textile retailers in Africa. I plan to turn the company’s flagship store into a world-class facility by becoming the single largest retail textile store in the world, with a floor area spanning over 15 000m2. All of our products sell well as a result of our very strict buying regulations and tough quality control checks. Cost does not compromise the quality of our products! Exclusivity is another one of our drawcards. Even with our plain fabrics, different dyes are mixed to form new and unusual colours, and processes are tweaked to form a more unusual end product, while still keeping with the strict Middestad quality standards. Current trends in SA and abroad? South Africa, a usually conservative market, is slowly opening up to European trends, which, in my opinion, is quite exciting! Some of your high-profile clients? Middestad Fabrics offers style to anyone, from those on a budget to the rich and famous. We count celebrities, ambassadors, ministers, presidential families and even royal families among our clients!
+27 (0)84 455 5065 | thefabrichouse.co.za
+27 (0)12 991 4849 | middestadfabrics.com
+27 (0)10 201 2392 | Roshnee.Pillay@chateau-dax.co.za +27 (0)11 802 3822 | woodmead@kingspaint.co.za
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Construction on the newest residential development within Melrose Arch begins this month, and the apartments promise to deliver even more of the good life.
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59 units are to be developed, for a grand total of 172 exclusive residential units. Set in the upmarket neighbourhood of Melrose in Johannesburg, Melrose Arch has for years held a reputation for luxury shopping, dining, working and living, and with the addition of more residential apartments and penthouses, you too can discover the benefits of cosmopolitan living on your doorstep. The new units have been designed by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners, the group primarily responsible for the Arch’s overall urban design concepts. Their
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Pam Golding Properties is mandated to market and sell the new residential product. The new development phase is valued at R400 million and will comprise a five-storey luxury apartment block. Situated adjacent to Protea Group’s Fire & Ice hotel on Whiteley Road, these new luxury apartments will range from one- bedroom, 95m2 units to four-bedroom, 860m2 penthouses, with prices starting at R3,5 million and ranging through to R25 million for the largest penthouses. Also on the plans are two-bedroom units, two-bedroom-and-study units and
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Clockwise from top A plush main bedroom; Melrose Arch residents enjoy a high-street lifestyle; attractive landscape architecture by Uys & White.
three- bedroom units, all of which are en suite. It is estimated that the apartment block will be completed in October next year. The penthouses’ impressive price is because of their inspiring features, including cinema rooms, rooftop gardens, plunge pools and Jacuzzis, under-floor heating, rooftop entertainment areas, bars and every other high-end amenity a homeowner could possibly wish for.
Luxury and convenience is the name of the game at Melrose Arch’s residences, but who is buying these apartments? According to Pam Golding Properties Melrose Arch Office Manager, Peet Strauss, there has been substantial interest from foreign buyers as well as from local corporations, professionals and buy-to-let investors. ‘A key attraction of Melrose Arch, apart from security, is its balanced mix of residences, offices, shops,
restaurants and hotels, which creates a high-street lifestyle in an appealing and lively environment,’ says Peet. ‘The fact that Melrose Arch has a retail consumer base of 100 000 people within a 5km radius adds to its appeal and strengthens its foundation for success.’ But what makes these residences stand out from similar developments? ‘Melrose Arch is all about the people – the pedestrians.
With thanks to … Amdec Property Development, +27 (0)21 702 3200, amdec.co.za Pam Golding Properties Melrose Arch Office, +27 (0) 11 684 2996, pamgolding.co.za
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From details such as cobbled streets, meaningful public open space to detail in facade design, everything is focused on the pedestrian. The entire property is privately owned, maintained, secured and operated,’ says Amdec’s Guy Gordon. ‘This new urban precinct provides all your daily needs within safe walking distance.’ It sounds like the good life at Melrose Arch is firmly entrenched.
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MY FIRST HOME
Words Genevieve Fisher
JEN SHUI The places Jen Su has called home are as diverse as the media roles she plays..
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JEN’S FAVOURITES … RESTAURANTS In Cape Town: Savour Restaurant at 15 on Orange Hotel Beluga Restaurant The Grand Café & Beach in Granger Bay In Jo’burg: Ndau Lounge at Hyatt Regency Johannesburg Tashas Morningside San Restaurant at the Sandton Sun HOTELS In Cape Town: WHAT THE AGENTS SAY …
15 on Orange
‘Dainfern has faced the economic challenges of
In Jo’burg:
the past two years with confidence,’ says Brenda
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg
Gilbert of Pam Golding Properties. ‘Situated in close
Sandton Sun
proximity to the economic hub of Sandton, near the Cradle of Humankind and essential amenities,
HOLIDAY DESTINATION
including schools, hospitals, shopping centres,
‘Cape Town is spectacular! I’ve been there
entertainment centres and the airport, Dainfern’s
numerous times for events and to present on
property values have remained firm. Dainfern Golf
SABC3’s Expresso show in Sea Point, and every
Estate and Country Club is a big drawcard thanks
time I go, there is something new or unique to
to the impeccably designed golf course with the
discover and experience. Even Table Mountain
beautiful country club, that’s set among the lush
and Camps Bay look different every time I visit.
natural surrounds and includes a river. The estate
The V & A Waterfront is gorgeous and I even
attracts high-value corporate rentals, providing good
enjoy hopping on and off Citysightseeing’s
returns on property investments.’
big red bus.’
+27 (0)11 469 4691, pamgolding.co.za
Photograph Mark Thomas Dress Stuttafords Hair Claire Bradford of Jeauval Hair Salon Make-up Bobbi Brown Melrose Arch
W
hen she’s not singing and writing music at home, Jen Su is making waves on the media circuit – sound and airwaves that is. Aside from her biweekly appearances on The African Business Report on Sky News, Jen is a familiar voice to 5FM listeners every Wednesday morning on Gareth Cliff ’s show, on which she presents The Hollywood Report with Jen Su. ‘I’ve been in South Africa for about four years and I remember, during my first interview with Gareth we just clicked and he had me come to the SABC for a demo. And the rest is history. I’ve just renewed my contract for another year and will be covering the Cannes Film Festival – it is such a wonderful opportunity and I have Gareth and the team at 5FM to thank for it.’ At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Dainfern, Fourways, is Jen’s light-filled home and sprawling garden, the first she’s owned in South Africa. She was attracted to its symmetry and good feng shui: ‘Unlike most homes I’d seen, where the front door opened up onto a staircase, this home’s staircase is off to the side, which allows for the easy flow of “qi” (chi, or air) – a central principle in feng shui for the home. There is a lot of natural light and excellent symmetry, with very little obstruction of space – no beams or awkward corners.’ The symmetry flows through to her garden, a favourite place in the warmer months. ‘The garden is very beautiful: the entrance, swimming pool, and fountains are all equidistant and in a straight line from the entranceway, which is very good for the air flow and considered lucky for the Chinese.’ Having had a successful career in music as an accomplished singer-songwriter, with four albums released in Taiwan and Thailand, Jen considers music an important part of her ‘me- time’. Small wonder, then, that her favourite room in the house features her well-travelled piano. ‘I love the living room area. It’s light and airy, with white leather couches and a zebra rug, along with Asian and African art and motifs on the walls. It has beautiful acoustics and the light pours in all day, which is very inspiring for songwriting, and singing at the top of my lungs!’ she enthuses. Jen is in demand on the social circuit, reserving a few nights a week for public and social appearances as a VIP guest or MC. This is testament to South Africa’s falling in love with this vivacious, glamorous and warm lady, who is equally enamoured of Mzansi and her people. ‘Living in South Africa has been an unforgettable experience and I am thankful to the beautiful, warm-hearted people of this country for opening their hearts and extending their hospitality to me in so many ways. Although I’ve lived in many countries around the world, I can honestly say that there is nothing that quite compares to the unique blend of kindness, genuine warmth and cultural diversity that is truly and proudly South African,’ she says. assuring us that she’s here to stay.
WWW Dot – WWW Don’t Malaysia offers a wide range of holiday destinations. We take a look at one of their finest – in fact, one of the world’s finest – in Pangkor Laut Resort. Words Tony Vaughan Photographs courtesy YTL Hotels
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LUXURY TRAVEL
Opposite and above Yes, it’s all just for you – your private gazebo with daybed and your private spa on your own holiday estate at The Estates at Pangkor Laut. There are only nine estates and they’re spaced far apart so you can enjoy the island bliss in absolute quiet.
N
o longer do we have to wait for the holiday brochure to arrive in the post; there’s the internet, the immediacy of information, photographs and consumer reviews … but that’s where the problem starts. With five or more days of leave on the table and an agreement with my partner that it’s got to be overseas and hot, we google up a storm, or rather a sunny desert island … Well, actually, 50 or more of them, each with 10 to 30 resorts to choose from. And by the time we’ve whittled it down to the top five,
we expect nothing but the very best because we have chosen the resort that will fulfil our every need, and woe betide it if it doesn’t measure up! Imagine if choosing holidays could be kind of like the shall-we-find-out-the-sexof-the-baby dilemma that most soon-to-be parents wrestle with, and you just went into a travel agency and said, ‘Budget: X; days: Y; weather: Z … Make my day’ (with or without the chewed cigar) rather than the ‘it’s a boy, paint the room blue’ manner following 50 or so hours of holiday Web research …
Well, that’s what we did recently, really by accident, actually, when we went to Pangkor Laut Resort on the west coast of Malaysia. We were told, ‘This is where you are going; you’ll love it!’ And, with a busy schedule and no time to google the style of the resort’s taps, we found ourselves on an island ferry from the mainland to the resort. Anticipation is exciting for most: the beautiful blue waters surrounding the ferry, the well-heeled co-holidaymakers sitting around smiling, albeit with the droopy-eyed google stare, no doubt from their research,
the island getting closer by the minute so that you can just make out the water villas on stilts, and you know that you’ve done well to trust your instinct rather than your mouse. Disembarking the ferry, we’re excited – who wouldn’t be for a stilted villa a short walk from the jetty? ‘Mr Vaughan, could you and your partner follow me?’ And we are escorted to the only vehicle on the jetty. Hijack? Camping. What, no villa? We climb aboard and within minutes we’re driving past the stilts, and we start to climb a winding road, and then we see the majestic villas perched
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MALAYSIA FACTS Location: Pangkor Laut Resort is located on a privately owned island 1,6km off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It blends in with an ancient rainforest, with the Estates in a cove beyond. Each spacious estate features refined touches, such as hardwood floors, textured fabrics and podium beds. Weather: A year-round equatorial climate with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 35°C. Rainfall is copious and downpours last an hour or two. Travel: International flights daily to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). From Kuala Lumpur, continue your journey by land or by air to Pangkor Laut. Accommodation: Sea villas, garden and hill villas, suites and the estates. Food: At one of the many restaurants or catered by your private chef. Activities: Fishing, snorkelling, Impian yacht cruises, chartered island tours, golf, water sports, t’ai chi ch’uan, yoga, jogging, Batik painting classes and a world-class spa.
Top leftThe beach at Emerald Bay. Right Unwind at your private infinity pool overlooking your
With thanks to …
own beach and the clear, warm waters of the bay. Bottom right Looking across the bay from
Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia. +09 800 9899 9999,
the estate’s Waterview Pavilion.
pangkorlautresort.com
on the hill. ‘Who needs stilts? We’ve got a palace instead,’ we start to think as we drive on. And drive on past the palaces. Surely it can’t get better? ‘Self-catering at the back of the island,’ we think as we start to descend and regain the coastline a few minutes later. And shortly thereafter we park some 100m inland from a beach forming part of a 500m sandy, palm-tree-lined bay. If it wasn’t feeling special just yet, it just got really special, as one of who turned out to be our own private dedicated staff of three (two waiters and our own chef)
greeted us and started walking us along a path towards some building and the beach. After being introduced to the rest our staff we were shown to our room – correction, the purpose-built structure with bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, outdoor spa, and other rooms that I don’t really know what their purposes are – and were then asked whether this one was satisfactory, or would we prefer the other one next door. ‘Surely that one is allocated,’ I asked, only to be told that they both buildings were ours and were part of our ‘estate’.
Yes, you heard me – estate. The balance of the estate was merely a 20m infinity swimming pool larger than a lot of shared hotel pools, a gazebo/lounge and our own chef ’s kitchen and air-conditioned dining room. And with only nine of these estates in the bay, all the rest of them at least 150m away from ours, we sat back and felt like we had just invaded a desert island and that it was ours – all ours! And for the next five days that’s exactly what it was: ours, all ours, with fine yet real dining to the point where, when we were
served a platter of fresh fruit as part of our breakfast and I ignored the kiwi fruit, the following day, without any fanfare, my fruit salad arrived sans kiwi, with melon in its stead. Service, thoughtfulness, luxury, attention to detail, kindness and privacy made this massive estate infinitely personal and extremely special. Returning to reality some days later, I reflected upon a standard of luxury rarely attained worldwide, a memory that will last forever, and the insight that Google isn’t the panacea … Personal recommendation is.
All about YTL Tony travelled and stayed courtesy of YTL Hotels, a group that offers magical boutique experiences in Bali, Phuket, Malaysia, China, Japan and the South of France. These idyllic destinations fall within the ‘Private Client’ listing of The Roving Ambassador/Tourism Corporation Africa. The company’s preferred tour operators offering packages to YTL Destinations include: Thompsons Holidays, Sure Tours and Travel with Flair. The Roving Ambassador, +27 (0)21 426 0991, travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my, therovingambassador.co.za
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T ES U G R O IT ED r ou ilm G ter Pe
Real estate
residential, commercial, offshore
WHY THINGS ARE
LOOKING UP There are many reasons for homebuyers and property investors to feel confident about buying real estate in South Africa.
Main photograph 123rf.com Profile photograph Sam Norval
T
he local property market has moved firmly into a stage of recovery. The real estate market will strengthen gradually as the year continues, as there are many signs to support a measured recovery of the general economy and the local real estate market. For one, mortgage interest rates are at historically low levels, and house prices are at levels last seen in the early 2000s, and are still decreasing in real terms. These conditions give buyers a great opportunity to secure a well-priced home or investment. Historically, as lending criteria tightened, so the demand for property fell, and this, coupled with South Africa’s high ratio of debt to disposable income, substantially reduced the ability of people to buy property. The global increase in unemployment numbers and companies’ profits dropping didn’t help matters, and homeowners in SA and around the world found it difficult to meet their monthly bond commitments, and either lost their homes or fell into arrears. But now, after three years of falling property
prices and lowered demand for real estate, bank mortgage advances are back at levels of 11 years ago. And while they may take some time to recover to the levels seen in the mid 2000s, the worst of the downturn is over. Knowledgeable investors understand that it is best to purchase at the bottom end of a cycle, where they can take advantage of the favourable market conditions which create ideal investment opportunities for savvy buyers. Added to this is the fact that South Africa has one of the fastest-growing middle-class population segments in the world, which sees new buyers entering the real estate market each month. Home prices and interest rates have also opened up the property market to people who could not afford to buy a house five years ago and who have been waiting for market conditions such as the ones we have now, where purchasing real estate is a tangible possibility. On the whole, things are looking up. South Africa has been admitted to the BRICS group, a move that could significantly improve the economy in the future. Large
investment flows into the country as investor confidence in emerging economies strengthens and increased tourism numbers since the World Cup, which have resulted in an inflow of capital, have had a positive impact on the economy. The government has introduced tax proposals in an effort to attract multinational companies working to establish a base for their future African networks, and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Confidence Index has increased from 86,4 in February to 88,3 in March, the highest level since September 2008. All this indicates that the economy has gathered momentum and remains resilient in the face of global events. When it comes to real estate, our local industry has been somewhat tarnished by recent events, and the latest revelation by the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) chairman as to the state of the regulatory body appointed by the DTI has not helped. While the industry has struggled with the EAAB for years, it has still largely managed to regulate itself, led by the ethos and values
of upstanding individuals, companies and real estate groups who have been around for 20 years and more. That a very small percentage of operators does not uphold this level of professionalism, and is highlighted in the media, should not imply that the industry as a whole is bad. While it is reasonable to assume that not all of the more than 100 000 property transactions that take place annually in South Africa go smoothly, my 40 years of international real estate experience leads me to believe that we have one of the best and most sophisticated real estate industries in any emerging economy across the globe.
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RESIDENTIAL Real Estate
The South African real estate industry will look back on 2011 as a watershed year in its evolution to establishing a professional image. – Peter Gilmour,
Chairman, RE/MAX of Southern Africa
Fractional ownership still a good bet Fractional ownership has come under fire of late. But, according to Simply Perfect, a leading, self- financed fractional-ownership company, a properly managed fractionally owned home still makes for a highly appealing investment vehicle. For instance, fractional ownership enables shareholders to enjoy all the benefits of owning a holiday home sans cons, such as having to maintain the property. Over the years, Simply Perfect has earned a reputation for developing and maintaining high-end holiday homes, many of which are built along eco-friendly lines. The company has a knack for positioning homes in sought-after locations and oversees development from start to finish. Interestingly, so strongly does Conveyancing attorney Meyer de Waal
All kitted out
the company believe in its products that it invests in every property it develops. Simply Perfect also prides itself on delivering solid returns to shareholders. David Untiedt, director and co-founder of Simply Perfect, remarks on the financing structures behind each build: ‘The way we structure the investment makes it impossible for us to run into trouble with shareholders. This is because each project is held in an entirely separate legal entity and is 100% independent and fully controlled from the outset by the
The new Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
shareholders of that project. With this setup there cannot be a “leaking” of funds into any other projects.’
could land property sellers and estate agents
+27 (0)21 790 0972, simply-perfect.co.za
in hot water should they fail to allow buyers to scrutinise all relevant documentation prior to signing a sale agreement. Conveyancing attorney Meyer de Waal, in consultation with key industry associations and service providers, has created the Property Transaction Kit (PTK), which aims to protect all parties involved in a property transaction and allows for a structured process through which all parties can access relevant compliance material. ‘Once a seller registers for the service, the PTK team will access a database of accredited service providers to source all the relevant documentation and issue certificates of compliance pertaining to the property,’ says Meyer. ‘The documents are then loaded onto a virtual “property vault” on the PTK portal. There the seller, estate agent, buyer, attorney or bank can access the information securely.’ Such a kit may prove crucial: in terms of the
CPA, property buyers can now attempt to hold sellers and their estate agents responsible for even months after taking ownership. Past property sales contracts typically included a voetstoots clause protecting sellers from defects that buyers could identify, but not
Wren around the rosie
Central Property Developments has launched the second phase of its ultra-luxe development, Wrenrose Place,
against defects that the seller didn’t know
in Birdhaven, Rosebank, a mere 1km from Melrose Arch. Wrenrose Place comprises just 12 upmarket, full-title
about and therefore could not disclose.
cluster homes. Anke Storm, marketing manager for the development, says the lock-up-and-go houses have
Sellers must now ensure the inspection and
been custom-designed and fashioned along timeless architectural lines to appeal to a discerning clientele.
evaluation of sale properties by accredited
Construction began last year, and it is envisaged that the last house will be completed by March 2012. Six
service providers. Buyers can agree to buy
pre- designed houses set on plots ranging from 382m2 to 457m2 in size have been made available with the
the property as is, or they can request that
launch of Phase 2. They will comprise three en-suite bedrooms, a study, lounge, dining room, kitchen and
the seller repair any faults before purchase.
scullery, a designer garden, double garage and built-in braai and pool. Only the best finishes and fittings will be
propertytransactionkit.co.za
used, and there will be state-of-the-art security. That Wrenrose Place is close to a variety of high- end amenities and top-notch schools also works in its favour. Prices start at R4,9 million. +27 (0)11 455 3039, wrenrose.co.za
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defects or non-disclosure of property faults,
RESIDENTIAL Real Estate
Midrand hole-in-one
Your Move
Bordering Midrand, Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate is a perfect investment for young families as well as
Lew Geffen
older couples who are at, or nearing, retirement age. ‘Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate will accommodate
Sotheby’s
approximately 1 200 homes once it has been fully developed,’ says RE/MAX Central Broker/Owner Nils
International
Hannemann. There are 700 completed homes and a further 100 are under construction. Stands range from
Realty’s Executive
500m2 to 1 200m2 and are priced between R500 000 and R1,3 million. Completed homes are available from
Director, Ya’el Fine
R1,9 million to R7,5 million. Estate amenities include the 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, tennis and squash courts and wide-open spaces where residents can freely enjoy long walks, runs or bicycle rides
There is a big market
in safety. The estate has a clubhouse with conferencing and banqueting facilities, three breakaway meeting
for rentals in SA. For
rooms and formal and informal bar lounges, as well as a golf academy, on-site Pro Shop, fully equipped gym
those who are in the
and a health and beauty spa. ‘We expect huge appreciation once the Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate is
position to buy to
fully developed,’ says Nils. +27 (0)11 540 2660, remax-central.co.za; bluevalley.co.za
rent, leasing property can be good income and a sensible way of paying off a second or third mortgage. However, rental income should
Go to thepropertymag .c to read more ab o.za the Garforth-Venout ters’ green home.
never be considered a passive income; there is some work involved in being a landlord. For instance, you as a landlord have the obligation to provide a safe, properly maintained home for your tenants. This includes ensuring that plumbing, wiring and other household maintenance are up to scratch. So, be prepared for the odd dinner-time phone call requesting a fast response to problems such as burst geysers or other plumbing issues, and break-ins. You will also have the responsibility of advertising the property, interviewing tenants and hosting tours of the property. Approach your rental property as a business. If you don’t, and you don’t have the time or temperament to be a landlord, it’s not going to work for you. It could also end up costing you money. Unless you’ve got experience in renting
Go green in the country
out homes and bearing the trials that come with managing tenants, the legalities and financials, it would be in your best interest to outsource the
Le Jardin at Avianto Estate in Muldersdrift is well on its way to becoming one of Johannesburg’s premier
letting of your house to a professional property
green estates, with all homes being built according to eco-friendly guidelines. Following in the wake of its
management company.
initial success as a European-inspired wedding venue, last year Avianto branched out to include a mixed-
The new Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
use development complete with residential component. The Avianto Village Hotel forms the epicentre of the
also has ramifications for landlords. It offers
estate, while Le Jardin encompasses 90 freehold stands and 24 luxury cluster units. Le Jardin will form just one
very little recourse against tenants and virtually
segment of the proposed 250ha lifestyle development. The estate will enable residents to live a country lifestyle
no way out of leases, making it very difficult
without compromising on either safety or access to major amenities. Avianto’s green stance appealed greatly to
for landlords to get rid of undesirable tenants.
TV personalities, Riaan and Michelle Garforth-Venter, who have since built a green home there. Stands measure
This makes tenant screening and credit history
between 800m2 and 1 650m2 and are priced from R795 000 to R2,4 million. Le Jardin is being marketed
analysis all the more important. A professional
exclusively by Pam Golding Properties. +27 (0)11 668 3000, pamgolding.co.za/avianto
property management company is in a far better position than the average person to
Property fit for a king
manage this. A qualified rental agent will also be better-informed to navigate the provisions of the CPA and any other pieces of legislation
Getting into the spirit of the royal
that apply to the property rental industry.
wedding of Prince William to Kate
The property management company will also
Middleton was Lew Geffen Sotheby’s
assume the role of mediator between you and
International Realty, which offered an
your tenants. This is particularly valuable when
innovative competition to its estate
it comes to addressing sticky issues, such as
agents. The competition involved
renegotiating leases, raising the rent, behaviour
the participants’ choosing a property
and misconduct, breaches of contract, and
from their stock and writing a
damage to and maintenance of the property.
100- word advert motivating why the
The key to making a success of your
newlyweds should consider buying
property as a business lies in managing these
that property. The advert had to be
risks closely and carefully. You must have the
posted on Facebook, and family,
stomach and the time for it; otherwise it can be
friends and colleagues were encouraged to vote for their best ad. The winner was Peter Voss, principal of
more trouble than it’s worth!
the Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Johannesburg South franchise, who wrote his advert in the form of a poem. +27 (0)11 682 8200, sothebysrealty.co.za
Until next month! Ya’el
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COMMERCIAL Real Estate
South Africa’s inclusion in the BRICS group has established a foundation for very proactive commercial growth. – Peter Gilmour,
Chairman, RE/MAX of Southern Africa
Streetwise in Sandton
Whenever shopping malls are extended or overhauled, we assume there will be mess and noise around the construction areas. Not so with Sandton City: in place of unsightly construction hoardings at its Fountain Court node, billboard-size street scenes featuring iconic New York and Paris shopping districts have been installed. The construction dividers are beautifully executed, depicting placards, posters, street signs and croissants in shop windows. ‘So far, public response to our streetscapes has been one of utter pleasure,’ says Julie Hillary, General Manager Sandton Region at Liberty Properties, ‘and they’ve proved a showstopper too, sparking conversations, impromptu photo shoots and much pointing as people recognise the exact spot where they stood on their travels, where they hailed a taxi on Broadway or sipped a glass of Bordeaux al fresco in Paris.’ The decorative dividers double as noticeboards for mall events, news and specials, and are constantly evolving. Upon completion, R1,7 billion will have been spent on the Sandton City redevelopment, and shoppers will have 30 000m2 of new retail space to explore. +27 (0)11 408 5111, libertyproperties.co.za
Houghton office complex turns heads Renting in the city
The near-complete office complex on the corner of 11th Avenue is the latest to join Houghton’s commercial ranks. The R70-million, 3 685m2 development is the product of a joint venture between Barrow Properties and Vunani Properties and is ideal for those seeking offices slightly removed from the densely developed environs
Ian Grant, senior leasing and investment consultant
of Rosebank and Sandton. The complex has already elicited the interest of potential tenants which, given
for Eris Property Group, says the total vacancy level
the quality of the development, coupled with its desirable, high-visibility location and access to high-profile
in the Cape Town CBD is 9,3%, comparing favourably
amenities, comes as no surprise. Ample basement parking and full security come with the complex, which is
with the overall vacancy figures for Century City
available for rent either to a single large tenant or to individual tenants who wish to occupy 1 200m2 allotments.
(10,2%) and Claremont (14,7%). Bellville has a vacancy
Five-year leases are being offered at R135/m2, and include operating costs and assessment rates. A tenant
of 6,25% because of the presence of corporate
fit-out allowance of R1 000/m2 and naming rights have also been put on the table for any prospective large
giants Sanlam and Metropolitan; likewise, Pinelands
individual tenants. +27 (0)11 727 3600, barrow.co.za
has a modest 6,8% vacancy rate, attributed to the presence of Old Mutual. Grant says, ‘It’s important to view the 9,3% overall vacancy level of the Cape Town CBD in light of the fact that the total office area across all grades in the central city is three times higher than that of Century City and Pinelands.’ The V & A Waterfront has a low vacancy level of 1,4%, because of its location. However, its office node is still relatively small in comparison to the says the IRT network, which started running in May 2011, will alleviate some traffic and dependency on motor vehicle transport to and from the CBD and will encourage greater footfall into the city. Rob Kane, chairperson of the Central City Improvement District, says, ‘The city centre’s property outlook remains positive due to constant improvements to the urban landscape and the ongoing investment and development interest in the city, which boosts its reputation as an appealing residential, retail and business hub.’ +27 (0)21 410 1160, eris.co.za
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others. Cape Town Partnership CEO Andrew Boraine
COMMERCIAL Real Estate
Century City still booming Century City has another new development, worth R11 billion, in the pipeline, says Rabie Property Group. The 250ha Century City mixed-use development was launched in 1997, and total investment to date has topped the R16 billion mark. Rabie Group acquired land rights totalling 1 250 000m2, of which they have utilised 760 000m2, with a further 93 000m2 currently under construction or in the planning phase. John Chapman, a director at Rabie Property Group, says that Century City is well geared to take advantage of an economic upturn, which, he predicts, is ‘just around the corner’. ‘In fact we expect the pace of development to continue gaining momentum as we go forward, thanks to the central location and all the amenities on offer within the integrated precinct,’ says John. He adds that Rabie Property Group is ready to push the button on new developments as the market dictates. +27 (0)21 550 7000, rabie.co.za
Renico Construction spots a gap Identifying a demand for warehouse space in the burgeoning suburb of Lanseria, Renico Construction has recently bought three stands in the 90ha Lanseria Corporate Estate with a view to creating an industrial park. The stands are to be consolidated, and upon completion they will feature six units measuring 1 400m2 each. Of the allotted space, 1 200m2 will be dedicated to warehousing, while the remaining 200m2 will be set aside for office use. The units will be available to let or purchase on a sectional-title basis. Nico Louw, MD of Renico
African dream
Construction, explains the thinking behind the Lanseria purchases: ‘We identified
Welgevonden, a private game reserve in the Waterberg, Limpopo, presents
the Lanseria airport node as one of Gauteng’s busiest and most rapidly developing
investors with the opportunity to purchase a lodge of their own. Home to the big
areas. We forecast that this area will continue to grow exponentially within the
five and other game, and just two and a half hours’ drive from Johannesburg, the
next two decades and that demand for prime warehousing and industrial space in
Waterberg region is fast becoming a popular weekend getaway destination. Loua
the area will increase proportionally.’ Nico adds that the estate’s upmarket features
Boshoff, MD of Seeff Bela Bela, says that if you are looking for a private home in
and access to the newly upgraded Malibongwe Drive further motivated Renico’s
a premier reserve, a share in a syndicate lodge, a corporate investment, or if you
decision to build an industrial park. It is estimated that investment in the estate will
intend running a superb luxury game lodge commercially, then Welgevonden
increase by R2 billion within the next six years. +27 (0)11 794 1177,
is the place for you. The wildlife sanctuary incorporates exclusive safari lodges,
renicoconstruction.co.za
each secluded within its own freehold portion of this vast reserve, which owners and guests may freely traverse. Listed at R17,95 million is a ready-built luxury
World Trade Centre comes to Africa
10-bedroom lodge on 500ha of land. The lodge is fully equipped and can be utilised for private, corporate or commercial purposes. +27 (0)14 736 6495, seeff.com; welgevonden.org
Cape Town has become the first city in Africa to establish a World Trade Centre. Following a private sector initiative by top business executives representing 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the newly established centre is ready for business. Julius Steyn, CEO of World Trade Centre Africa, says it functions as a meeting place where business and trade activities of various countries are promoted between private sector entities. It also provides up-to- the-minute information about trade agreements between countries. Research indicates that the compound growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa will amount to 4% a year between 2011 and 2020, and the World Trade Centre aims to facilitate 1% of this growth within five years, which will come to about $70 billion (about R480 billion). ‘With the establishment of a World Trade Centre in Cape Town, an effort has begun to bring together private sectors with the support of their respective governments in the SADC and NEPAD regions in a politically neutral way to establish a trade block with the rest of the world,’ says Julius. World Trade Centre Cape Town is headquartered at Crystal Towers, Century City. +27 (0)87 944 4072, wtc.co.za
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The growing stability in some southern African regions means we can look forward to investment in all real estate sectors. – Peter Gilmour, Chairman, RE/MAX of Southern Africa
East African sanctuary Siani Estate, hidden away just off the coastal path between Lamu and Shela, Kenya, is a 5ha estate brimming with coconut groves and mango plantations, and it’s there that you’ll find Siani House. Set amid gardens and orchids, the property comprises a main house with three bedrooms, of which two are en suite, a two-bedroom guest house and four-bedroom staff quarters with kitchen and laundry, and is being marketed by Acquire Africa at R29 million. Siani House is the inspired creation of renowned interior designer and magazine editor, Marie- Paule Pelle, who over several years has completely renovated, remodelled and redecorated the original colonial house with African, Indian, Arabian and European artefacts she collected during her travels. The estate has over 300m of sea frontage facing the Lamu Channel, and just in front of the property is a beach cove that’s ideal for swimming and provides safe boat anchorage. It is also just a few minutes stroll (or a few moments by speedboat) from Lamu town, fashionable Shela village and the island’s 13km beach. +27 (0)21 794 8128, acquireafrica.com
Austrian wonderland AdMakers International is marketing an exclusive ski chalet development in the Austrian Alps. The development, Am Duxer Anger, is situated in the picturesque village of Hochkrimml along the Gerlos Pass, on the border of Salzburg and Tyrol. At 1 700m above sea level, Am Duxer Anger is among the highest ski villages in Austria, making it one of the world’s prime winter sports destinations.
Interior designer , Marie-Paule Pelle, has entire ly remodelled the colonial house.
These contemporary two- or three-bedroom ski chalets, priced between ¤160 000 (R1,6 million) and ¤224 000 (R2,2 million), are all south-facing, perfect for capturing the sunlight and mountain views. The development is environmentally sensitive and has superior finishes, such as granite in the
Malawi mall mania
bathroom and kitchen areas, larch wood floors in the living room and bedrooms,
The Gateway regional retail mall in Lilongwe, Malawi, is on schedule for
and underfloor heating throughout. Owners may choose from a variety of custom
completion in mid 2012. To date, 70% of the space of the R340-million,
fittings and furnishings. Am Duxer Anger has direct access to 166km of ski slopes,
17 500m2 commercial development has been signed for or is under
and ultramodern ski lifts. In summer, residents can enjoy the lush green forests,
negotiation, and confirmed bookings are expected to increase to 80% within
which are full of birds and animals. Other attractions include the incredible Hohe
the next few months. The Gateway is located in Malawi’s fast-growing
Tauern national park and the famous Krimml Waterfalls (Europe’s highest), not to
middle-class western suburbs on the intersection of the North-South
mention the area’s sensational golf courses. +27 (0)21 448 7074, admakers.com
Kaunda Road western bypass and the main East-West Mchinji Highway linking Lilongwe with Zambia. The centre has been designed to A-grade (including air conditioning) institutional investment standards and will be the most advanced mall of its kind in the greater region. The project is owned by MPICO Malls, a subsidiary of the listed Malawi Property Investment Company, which in turn is a subsidiary of Old Mutual Malawi. Of the available space, 9 000m2 will be occupied by major South African fashion and furniture retailers. At 3 500m2, Pick n Pay will be and a taxi rank will be provided. The site can accommodate a second development phase, which could include a four-star hotel, a medical centre and offices or a major standalone DIY goods retail centre, and discussions with potential tenants are already under way. +265 99 996 8855, malawiproperty.com
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the food anchor. Over 1 000 parking bays
MORNINGSIDE
Live live @ the top!! Soaring above. Breathtaking masterpiece offers luxurious bathroom, guest loo, spacious bedroom. Extra sized rooms, extra special features PLUS all the extras!! Live life to the fullest with 18th floor views. Lock up & go, great & easy lifestyle close to all of Sandton & surrounds. Open to view ALL week. Late R 4 millions Avrille 084 725 2883 & Jen 079 780 3377
LINKSFIELD NORTH Howard & Janine always sell the best homes!! This is no exception! Eight, Nine or maybe Ten million... Exceptional beauty of the finest quality in security boomed off most elite Linksfield North. Perched on your usual acre, this Grande Trophy is certainly of the finest material. Accommodation for all & sundry. Just bring your antiques, Persians & Picassoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & sign here!! Howard 076 557 0163 & Janine 083 676 1967
HOUGHTON
An exhilarating opportunity offered for the first time! Best of both worlds! Cluster home in ever popular security estate. Beautifully renovated, this home sparkles with good taste & inviting spaces. Stylish kitchen with Caesar Stone, scullery. Plenty of pretty garden, generous receptions, 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) 3 bathrooms, guest cloak, staff suite, double garage, ample guest parking. R 3.6 million Sally 082 570 1470
BRYANSTON
R4 800 000
MAGNIFICENT CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
Sophisticated double-storey masterpiece. Four double-bedroom suites, four reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, effortless flow onto large patio and landscaped garden with pool, double garage and staff suite. Amanda Jeffrey 083 459 6763 / 011 234 6104 Denise Langley 078 513 6490
GREENSTONE HILL
Web ref: 61642
R3 350 000
ONE OF A KIND
FERNWOOD
R5 900 000
MAGNIFICENT OPEN-PLAN HOME
Huge double-volume entertainment area fronting onto large park. Outdoor entertainment gazebo. 4 Upstairs bedrooms and pyjama lounge. 3 Garages, staff quarters and much more. Melanie Reddy 082 671 3345 / 011 469 0423
THORNHILL ESTATE
Web ref: 68547
R4 300 000
LUXURY HOME FOR A LARGE FAMILY
This 3-bedroom home showcases double volume and light with the ultimate in luxury, style, charm and perfection. Study, double-glazed windows, central sound system, swimming pool and more.
This beautiful home on a 1 559m2 stand has it all – 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 flatlets, farm-style kitchen, 3 receptions, pub, entertainment area, gym, study, office, staff quarters and more.
Doreen 082 971 4243 / 011 452 0275 Dawn 082 327 0654
Dave Scott 082 926 1205 / 011 452 0275
HARTBEESPOORT
Web ref: 90664
R2 500 000
MODERN LIVING ON THE WATER’S EDGE
MORNINGSIDE
Web ref: 105542
R4 500 000
HIGHGATE WEST
R9 000 000
BALI MAGIC SET ON THE GOLF COURSE
5 Bedrooms and bathrooms in Balinese setting with lovely dark wood finishes. Exudes charm and warmth from the moment you cross the bridge and enter through the large wooden doors. 4 Garages. Melanie Reddy 082 671 3345 / 011 469 0423
HARTBEESPOORT
Web ref: 102462
R2 600 000
SOUGHT-AFTER ESTATE LIVING AT ITS BEST
Very upmarket 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with stylish modern finishes and views of the dam and mountains. Full alarm system, electric gate. Laundry and scullery. Garden with sprinkler system. Sarita Schutte 084 200 2703 / 012 253 2431
SUNNINGHILL
Web ref: 86374
R1 950 000
Modern, stylish and sophisticated home with awesome views of dam and mountain range. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Ample parking.
STUNNING REFURBISHED HOME IN PRIME POSITION
No expense spared in this luxury home on 1 450m2 stand. 4/5 Bedrooms, Caesarstone/cherrywood kitchen, scullery, 2 full bathrooms. Solar-heated rim-flow pool. Staff quarters. 5 minutes from top schools.
TRANQUIL TUDOR VILLAGE LIVING
Tiaan Schutte 083 270 7310 / 012 253 2431
Matt Freeman 078 145 2315 / 011 234 6104
Lyn McGavin 082 695 7799 / 011 234 6104 James Gresty 083 225 1901
Web ref: 88757
Web ref: 85156
Light, airy living area flowing to gourmet travertine/granite kitchen. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes), guest cloakroom. Large loft area and study. Work-from-Home/Studio above garage. Private garden with pool. Web ref: 106673
PROPVEST Real Estate 132 Kayburne Avenue Randpark Ridge
Tel: 011 792 0077 R 13 995 000
EAGLE CANYON GOLF ESTATE
AN ENTERTAINER’S PARADISE Matched evenly with unique upmarket African finishes, a home with a
feeling of outdoor living at its best, views of the golf coarse and in sight of endless dams and mountains make this one of the best homes found on Eagle Canyon. Entertainers lounge, dining room and family room opening onto a covered patio with braai overlooking the pool and boma. 4 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, open plan kitchen with separate scullery, bar, library, games room, gym, home office and wine cellar. Double staff accommodation and double garage. Many other features complete this amazing home.
ROBERT 083 462 1236 • NORMA 082 445 8961
EAGLE CANYON GOLF ESTATE
R 5 500 000
UNITED WITH LOVE! This English influenced home is complemented by the beautiful African Flora of the estate’s bird sanctuary. Magnificent views of the mountains ends the day with the most breathtaking sunsets from the comfort of your covered patio and pool area.
NONNETJIES VLEI, MULDERSDRIFT
R 21 000 000
THE CAPE IN GAUTENG An opportunity for the creative buyer with vision. An unique lifestyle, with development potential. Great for a wedding venue or boutique hotel. The property is tucked away in a secure location, with picturesque dams, wetland, watercourses and mature trees. 3 Plots which can be bought separately or as one. Offers: ± 25 HA, 10 homes, staff quarters, stables, barns and much more to mention. Please visit our website for more information. ROBERT 083 462 1236 • ELALIA 083 268 1573
EAGLE CANYON
WEB REF: 2623136
R 6 900 000 EAGLE CANYON
This home features 3 open plan receptions, modern designer kitchen, study, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms together with an upstairs pyjama lounge, 3 garages and staff accommodation. Enjoy the extravagance of this tastefully designed home sure to sell fast.
ROBERT 083 462 1236 NORMA 082 445 8961
R 4 500 000 EAGLE CANYON R 4 200 000 Incl. VAT
A SYMPHONY OF LIGHT A home that offers warmth COTTAGE HOME WITH A BIG HEART By entering this TRENDY CONTEMPORARY This home combines
and elegance with stunning views of dams and the golf course. Offers 4 bedrooms all en-suite, 3 receptions, extra playroom, pyjama lounge and study. Landscaped garden and rim-flow pool. A Canyon gem.
ROBERT 083 462 1236 • NORMA 082 445 8961 WEB REF: 2606884
charming cozy property one can't help feeling at home. Beautiful bay windows, large family kitchen with dining space, English country garden and beautiful bathrooms make this stylish and sophisticated living.
ROBERT 083 462 1236 • NORMA 082 445 8961 WEB REF: 2622672
the trendiness of contemporary modernism, with the warmth and cozy feeling of a family home. Stylish upmarket kitchen, 3 receptions, covered patio with a built-in braai. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study nook, 2 garages and servant's quarters or guest cottage.
ROBERT 083 462 1236 • NORMA 082 445 8961
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R19 995 000
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
Amazing space – large family home situated on tranquil “forest like” 2000m² erf. Triple volume spaces and magnificent flow to heated pool completes this extra-ordinary picture. Petra Davidan 082 490 6329 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
HIGGOVALE
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Petra Davidan 082 490 6329 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
Gerlinde Moser 082 569 4644 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
Wind-free, sunny villa + secure views. N-facing home . Large erf. 5 Bedrooms, separate flatlet + gym & sauna. Double dwelling opportunity. Subdivision pending. The ultimate address in Cape Town. Total privacy.
DE WATERKANT
Web ref 238045
R4 200 000
Web Ref 306606
R11 500 000
This mid-century house with a warm vibe has great potential to become a stylish modern pad. It is a tantalisingly attractive investment. Who wants to join the much sought after Higgovale neighbourhood before it’s too late?
GREEN POINT
Web ref 414065
R1 595 000
IDYLLIC BEACH AND SEA VIEWS FOREVER
A home of fine proportions with endless terraces for entertaining and graceful living. 3 Bedrooms. Newly rebuilt with superior fittings. Separate full sized apartment – lettable or guest suite. Pool, triple garage. Gerlinde Moser 082 569 4644 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
HIGGOVALE
Web Ref 426662
R7 500 000
EXQUISITE HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS ST JOHNS ESTATE State of the art finishes throughout. Four bedrooms 2 en suite, fabulous living areas, pool and entertainment terrace, wine cellar, staff flatlet, ample garaging, views. Just move in! Petra Davidan 082 490 6329 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
WATERFRONT
Web ref 443985
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Hannelore Harms 082 337 6992 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976
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Peace and Tranquility. 3 Beds mes, fireplace, private garden, 2 off street parking. Can develop further, R5 Zoning. Price VAT excl. Web ref 414709
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Look over Mouille Point, the sea and the new urban park from this top floor North facing 2 bed home with parquet flooring. Modern kitchen. Includes lock up garage and storeroom. Web ref 439596
We proudly present a private portfolio of a few selected, outstanding units, in one of Cape Town’s most sought after locations. Security, position, luxury. A great selection priced from R5,8 to R50 Million. Web ref 440558
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Fernwood Place. A wonderful environment in which to enjoy family life From R8,770,000 plus VAT No transfer duty payable
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SANDHURST One of Sandhurst’s most spectacular homes set on over 1.5 acres! This family home well situated up a very private secluded road enhances the ambience of understated luxury and offers a lifestyle fit for a king. Fabulous well proportioned reception rooms for grand entertaining flowing to a magnificent well established garden with rolling lawns, pools and court. 5 spacious en-suite sumptuous bedrooms plus a separate wing which includes a dedicated state-of-the-art home theatre and a self-contained suite. A fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the best - a home to fall in love with. Stephen Brick 082 5517971 Nina Obel 082 5527325
SANDHURST A home steeped in character. Situated in an enchanting garden lies this family sized country style home with magnificent views to the far horizon. The earthy style allows you to have the best of both worlds – the character and grace of an old style mansion with the conveniences and technology of a modern structure. Combining impressive design, meticulous finishes and high ceilings throughout. Baronial size reception rooms flow to outside terrace for fabulous gourmet entertaining. Luxurious bedrooms all en-suite with wonderful garden vistas. This stunning home in pristine condition on 2000m2 is situated in the best position in the heart of prestigious Sandhurst. Stephen Brick 082 5517971 Nina Obel 082 5527325
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REHM-Grinaker Construction Co. Ltd. is a leading multidisciplinary construction firm operating on the island of Mauritius. Founded in 1991, REHM-Grinaker operates under the same values as its major shareholding company, Grinaker-LTA, which is one of the largest construction companies in South Africa. REHM-Grinaker has grown from modest beginnings into a well-recognised, leading company reputed throughout the island for delivering quality work, on time. In its 20 years of existence REHM-Grinaker, which employs a 1 500-strong, 100% local workforce, has contributed to all sectors of the thriving Mauritian economy through the construction of commercial and office buildings, hotels and leisure facilities, stadia, luxury villas, industrial buildings, roads and bridges, health care facilities, the renovation of historical buildings, and the construction golf courses, marine works, water and sewage treatment plants, power plants, and all types of major infrastructure and building works. This year, among other projects, REHM-Grinaker is busy with the construction of the biggest shopping mall ever to be built in Mauritius, the Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, which is being developed by a partnership between South African group Atterbury and Mauritian group Espitalier-Noël. REHM-Grinaker is also involved in the construction of major infrastructure works around the capital city of Port Louis. REHM-Grinaker is also proud to have been involved in the construction of the first luxury villa integrated restort scheme (IRS) to be realised in Mauritius: Tamarina. Since then, REHM-Grinaker has also been involved in the construction of luxury villas at the Anahita IRS project and, more recently, the Club Méditerrannée IRS project. Contact Person: Mr M. C. Purchase – Managing Director
Address: Royal Road, Arsenal, Terre Rouge, Mauritius
Telephone: +230 249 3501 Fax: +230 248 8287 E-mail: rehmgrin@intnet.mu
Mauritius
property investment, real estate & leisure
Dropping anchor, the Mauritian way
Investing in La Balise Marina in Mauritius is about more than just owning a luxury villa: it’s also about buying into the idyllic lifestyle of sun, sea and surf – an opportunity that was never available in Mauritius, until now. Tony Matkovich, sales consultant at La Balise Marina, says that since its launch the development has, surprisingly, secured the most sales from locals. ‘This is the first time that Mauritians can own and live on property right on the water, which is in line with their way of life, where weekends are spent in and on the ocean, whether they’re yachting, fishing or snorkelling,’ says Tony. The clincher, he adds, is that homeowners in La Balise Marina will be able to step out of their homes and straight onto their boat or yacht at their private mooring. The moorings will be built and operated in accordance with international standards, and will have electricity points, portable water points and a full staff complement. Other plans for La Balise Marina include a gym, swimming pool, kids’ club, tennis courts and a concierge offering catering, laundry and housekeeping services. La Balise Marina will also have a state-of-the-art business centre fitted with top-of-the-range ITC infrastructure, catering for business owners interested in running their enterprises from the island. The Black River district is sheltered from rain and wind, and has many entertainment and dining venues, including hotels, restaurants and a shopping boulevard. There are many exciting activities open to residents of La Balise Marina,
including training at the marina’s water sports academy and hiking or mountain biking through Black River Gorges National Park. Marlin-fishing and other deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, dolphin-watching and whale-watching, as well as sailing, waterskiing, kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing at Le Morne, are all part of the lifestyle at La Balise Marina. +27 (0)11 234 2180; itsaboutlife.co.za, labalisemarina.com
benefits for South African investors South Africans who purchase property in La Balise Marina will qualify for permanent residency. For those buying a holiday home in Mauritius, the full purchase consideration (including taxes) can be externalised through the application of the SADC Property Investment Allowance independently of the R4 million offshore investment allowance sanctioned by the South African Reserve Bank. They will be investing in a strong, dollar- based emerging economy and will avoid the purchase limitations associated with most other international markets. And their second lifestyle property will be
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eveloped by ENL Property and Investec (Mauritius) Bank, La Balise Marina, in Black River along the west coast of Mauritius, was launched in 2009. What sets this project apart from other integrated resort schemes (IRS) is that up until La Balise Marina’s inception two years ago, no coastal land in Mauritius could be privately owned, only leased from the state. La Balise Marina now offers investors the opportunity to own freehold property right on the water’s edge. And, in accordance with the Mauritian government’s IRS regulations, the purchase entitles investors and their families to permanent residency on this East African island. Sited on 14ha, La Balise Marina is being developed in two phases. Work on Phase 1 is under way, headed up by South African firm Boogertman & Partners Architects. It includes 113 residential units, of which 96 are two bedroom or three bedroom duplexes ranging from 135m² to 170m² in size and priced from $700 000 (about R5 million) to $1,6 million (about R11 million). The remaining 17 units are luxury villas set on stands of 1 200m² to 1 500m², and are priced from $2,1 million (about R14,6 million) to $2,8 million (about R19,5 million). The villas configurations include three or five bedrooms, and each villa comes with its own mooring.
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Atterbury Group’s Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius, is opening within the next three months, and there is great excitement in Mauritius as the island awaits the completion of its first regional mall. Above Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius will service a well-off urban community. Right Mauritians can look forward to a host of international fashion and retail brands arriving on their doorstep. Opposite, clockwise from top Building is on track for the mall’s opening in September 2011; Mauritius presents a stable offshore investment destination; Atterbury contracted leading firm Boogertman & Partners Architects, whose design vision is quickly taking shape.
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agatelle – Mall of Mauritius is Atterbury Group’s first major offshore development. Situated in the Bagatelle precinct, this exciting landmark retail destination of 40 000m2 will ultimately contain six cinema theatres, a food court with an exciting mix of contemporary restaurants, a kids’ play area and skatepark station as well as a business hotel with 100 rooms. Besides the Mall of Mauritius, the Bagatelle precinct itself will feature a motor city, offices, a light industrial zone and residential areas. Various well-known international brands, such as Hugo Boss, Guess, Quicksilver, Aldo and Nike have already committed to taking up space in the development. South African-based retail giants Pick n Pay, Woolworths and popular fashion retailers Truworths, Nine West, Aldo, Bata, Identity, as well as popular restaurants, such as Ocean Basket, Nando’s, KFC, Mugg & Bean, Debonairs, Steers and
Fishaways, are already committed future tenants. There are also a significant number of well-known local Mauritian retailers, such as Kaddy Plus, Courts, Mozouzou, Zea, Boot Court, Citi Sport, All Sport, Baobab, Feng Shui, Caunhye Bijoux, Ripcurl, Cash & Carry, DCL Communication, Fresh Court, Olive & Salad Bar and Taste of Asia, who will be represented in the Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius. The latest design principles have been incorporated in creating this enclosed, single-storey structure, which includes sufficient, convenient on-grade parking. A new off-ramp via the Bagatelle Bridge will provide direct, easy access to the Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius from any direction of travel on the M1 motorway. One of South Africa’s leading architectural firms, Boogertman & Partners Architects, has been contracted to design the shopping centre in association with local partners. The office park component is being designed by
two other leading architectural practices: Barnes van der Walt Architects and Studio 3 Architects International, in association with Valentin Lagesse Associés of Mauritius. The Bagatelle investment has provided Atterbury the opportunity to invest in a stable offshore economy while partnering with well-established local players. Mauritius has recently been rated among the top 25 global offshore platforms. It also ranked 17th in the world, and first in Africa, in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2010 report. Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius is set to open in September this year.
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Mauritius Commercial Bank’s (MCB) new office building is the first in the southern hemisphere to be certified by the British Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). According to the developers, the building’s orientation, glass facade with overhangs, and the selection of materials that help minimise heat inflow and heat gains into the building, all work in concert to reduce the amount of energy used for cooling. Within the building, the taps and urinals are electronically controlled to reduce water consumption, and there are low- debit shower heads and toilet flushing cisterns. Rainwater is harvested, and waste water is filtered and recycled. A thermal storage system associated to the central water- chilling system reduces the installed cooling rating of the chiller by 30%, helping to keep the building cool. Low-energy lamps are installed throughout, and over 2 000 photovoltaic modules have been installed on the north side of the site to produce 430kW of electrical energy during the sunny hours. mcb.mu
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A much-anticipated mall Located in the Bagatelle precinct, a joint development of Atterbury Property Developments and ENL Group, is the Mall of Mauritius, designed by Boogertman & Partners Architects. Scheduled to open at the end of September 2011, the 40 000m2 mall will be the first national mall on the island. International fashion brands have committed to tenancy, as have several of South Africa’s retail giants and popular restaurant franchises. The immediate area around the mall is home to roughly half the island’s population, an urban middle-to-higher-income group representing close on 80% of Mauritian purchasing power. +27 (0)12 429 7334,
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