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WESTERN CAPE

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Contents DECOR

homes inspired by the

living, from furniture

beauty of Table Mountain.

latest landscaping trends,

to landscapes.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HOLDING UP WELL

The latest in modern

outdoors with equal ﬂair.

Nedbank’s Frank Berkeley

Our favourite home accessories that can

by the ﬁve elements – wind, earth, air, ﬁre … and Man.

TRENDS

LUXURY 18

A TRUSTED SIGNATURE De Carvalho’s homely, Med-inspired restaurant

opens on Long Street.

HOT PLATE Celeb chef Reuben Riffel, an Street, Hout Bay’s new outdoor market, and ice cream and wine pairing in the Cape Winelands.

HOT INDULGENCE

shares his insight.

Combining town and country at Buh-Rein

looks at luxurious lifestyle

Estate’s Clarendon Hills,

goods inspired by earth,

and a new eco-estate

sea and sky.

in the Tulbagh Valley.

SOCIETY Out and about with the

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Our hot new section

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ARCHITECTURE, NATURALLY

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Executive Chef Roberto

A contemporary

VDMMA’s four distinctive

outdoor furniture inspired

THE GREAT OUTDOORS trends for stylish summer

design treasures.

The experts on the hottest

range and a trove of local

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a new eco-friendly fabric

A COVETABLE COVE

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This month’s hot events.

Architects redeﬁnes

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dominated Cape

MOZAMBIQUE A mixed-use development in Maputo.

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GARDEN ROUTE Luxury retirement options, and Plett’s property surge.

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Entertaining outdoors is a luxury not many countries can boast about, but South Africa’s climate makes al fresco dining simply a must. This month The Property Magazine delves into outdoor living and entertainment by inviting Mother Nature’s four elements, Water, Earth, Air and Fire, with a helping hand from Man, to reveal their hot products and trends for the warmer months. Even if you don’t have an outside living area, you can still join in the fun. I love entertaining, but I’m constrained by apartment living. Instead, my family and I opt for days in the park. We hold birthday parties, brunches and other gettogethers against a lush landscape of trees, flowerbeds and the occasional duck. There is something quite delicious about long, lavish Sunday picnics, basking in the sun with good food, good wine and good company; in fact my favourite kind of day. The type where the kids play on the grass and laugh under the sprinklers; ants unobtrusively invade the picnic blanket;

and we grown-ups (and I use that term loosely) while away the daylight hours lazily catching up. Even as the hour passes and the shadows tentatively appear, one can still find that last ray of sunlight to sit under and enjoy its lingering touch on the cheek. And once the Sun has stretched its arms to full length in a sleepy yawn and finally gone to bed and the Sky has thrown on its indigo dusk coat, you linger longer because the air is still warm and the gentle breeze is laced with the faint scent of honeysuckle and jasmine. Simply perfect – simply spring.

Nicky Manson, Editor

This month you really must …

Continue supporting the Boks. And what better way

Get to a park! And lap up nature’s bounty and plenty

Fly … Forest canopy tours are the perfect way to

to enjoy them in action at the World Cup than with a

of sunshine. Spread out a picnic blanket at Walter

spend a spring day. Glide over the treetops and get a

glass of fellow sportsman Ernie Els’s specially released

Sisulu or Kirstenbosch national botanical gardens. Plus,

bird’s-eye view of nature at Karkloof, the Drakensberg,

SA Rugby wines. Available from major retailers, there

gear up for Kirstenbosch’s and Emmarentia Dam’s Old

Magaliesberg or Tsitsikamma. canopytour.co.za

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Rugby Red (Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon blend).

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Roberto’s Signature Restaurant in Cape Town’s bustling Long Street is a Mediterranean gem where the focus is on honest, traditional fare.

member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs as Maître

Long and Hout streets, in the

Grillardin and his joining the South African

running a restaurant, Roberto says his dream

heart of Cape Town, Executive

Culinary Olympic Team. But, he says, the

guests would be none other than his own

Chef Roberto De Carvalho’s new

highlight of his career was when he became

family. ‘I’ve cooked for Bono, Meg Ryan and

restaurant is a calm oasis of ﬂowing fabric,

executive chef of Azure Restaurant at the ﬁve-

Sean Connery, to name-drop a few celebrities,

streaming light and ﬂoor-to-ceiling glass

star Twelve Apostles Hotel at only 24 years

and up until we opened I would’ve said my

windows. It is a welcome respite from the

old. ‘I’m 33 now, and I can say that I did most

dream dinner guest would’ve been chef Rudi

frenetic pace of the busiest and hippest of

of my growing up in my previous position at

Liebenberg, but since opening he’s been here

Cape Town’s central arteries. ‘I had seen a

Azure. It’s every chef’s dream to open their

ﬁve times already! So now I would say that

couple of venues before I decided on this one,’

own restaurant and, after years of working for

cooking for my family is a dream, as I’m here

says Roberto. ‘I wanted a place on Long Street

others and making them money, I felt it was my

for 16 hours every day and don’t get to spend

that was on the ground level, to capture the

turn to be a restauranteur.’

much time with them, except on Sundays.’

Being Portuguese, Roberto has created

vibrant energy of the city.’ Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs courtesy Peter Unsworth

With the hectic schedule that comes with

ocated on the busy corner of

Every week Roberto’s dream comes true

a menu that is heavily inﬂuenced by

because, unlike most restaurants in the CBD,

building once housed the YMCA, and to

Mediterranean cuisine, including a wide

Roberto’s Signature Restaurant is open on

complement the history, the layout has

selection of main courses, from seafood to

Sundays. ‘Every Sunday my wife brings the kids

remained the same, with the high ceilings

meat and pasta.

and I cook for them. It’s a special treat for all

Built in 1883 by Charles Freeman, the

The presentation of the food is reminiscent

contrasting with the contemporary white

of us. I hope this new restaurant will encourage

interiors. Upstairs from Roberto’s Signature

of homely, rustic fare, and each item is plated

people to relax and truly enjoy a meal with

Restaurant is the popular theatre, On

on authentic Portuguese terracotta ceramic

friends and family without unnecessary

Broadway, and Roberto plans to service this

dishes. ‘This isn’t a gourmet restaurant; it is a

formalities, and in doing so, bring back the

trade with a specially designed menu.

family restaurant where I wanted to go back

culture of simply sharing a meal together.’ We

to basics – trusted, hearty food where the

believe it will. +27 (0)21 424 1195, robertodecarvalho.co.za

Roberto has numerous accolades under his chef’s hat, including his appointment as a

ingredients speak for themselves,’ he says.

The sophisticated interiors of Roberto’s Signature Restaurant were a joint effort between

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REUBEN RIFFEL, the celebrity chef with a restaurant in South Africa’s gourmet capital, Franschhoek, and at the world-class One&Only Cape Town, talks to us about his favourite spring ingredients and gives us the heads-up on entertaining when the mercury rises.

Q What prompted you to open a Reuben’s restaurant at One&Only Cape Town? the space and, after consulting a lot

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Q What ingredients are you looking forward to using this spring, and why?

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Broad beans, fresh peas and spring lamb. All spring ingredients feel and taste new, and spring vegetables and fruit are actually most chefs’ favourite ingredients to cook with.

Q Where do you draw inspiration from? From other chefs, people, books and ingredients.

Q What is your favourite dish to cook at home?

Fresh pasta with prawns, chilli, tomato

Q Your top tips for entertaining in the warmer months?

Use seasonal produce, especially fruit in summer cocktails. In fact, seasonal produce should always be used for cooking and drinks-making. Make sure your ingredients are at their freshest. The best tips are to be well prepared and, of course, to keep things simple. +27 (0)21 431 5222, capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com

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Weekend markets are becoming the favourite shopping haunts of fashionistas, foodies, hipsters and decor devotees. New to the Cape Town market scene is Bay Harbour Market, in Hout Bay. It offers a wide range of speciality food, fashion and lifestyle stalls, not to mention a band stage and a great sound system. +27 (0)82 570 5997, bayharbour.co.za

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Cat’s out of the bag

A joint venture between Laskas and NatureFlexä Films sees the creation of the ﬁrst home-compostable packaging solution. This range of compostable material is being introduced with Caturra’s African Renaissance Coffee, a new, premium, export brand of espresso beans and ground coffee that are 100% of African origin. Now you can enjoy a cup of superior African coffee blend products and be safe in the knowledge that once your empty pouch is thrown onto the garden compost heap, it will start decomposing almost immediately. +27 (0)21 593 1199, caturra.co.za

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Unconventional pairs

From October, Clos Malverne, nestled in the Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch, will be hosting wine and ice cream pairings. Winemaker

Italian pastry expert, Andrea Lecchi, has joined Caffé Milano,

Suzanne Coetzee has paired chef Nadia Louw Smith’s home-made ice

the daytime café and bakery that opened in Kloof Street earlier

creams with her favourite cellar gems. How about Sauvignon Blanc

this year. Caffé Milano specialises in freshly baked breads and

paired with litchi and lime, or the estate’s new coffee-style Pinotage, Le

sumptuous pastries. There is also a wide selection of salads and

Café, with mandarin and pistachio praline? Or how about the estate’s

sandwiches on the menu. Andrea is a self-confessed chocoholic,

ﬂagship Cape blend, Auret, with strawberry and white chocolate, or

which is what we think the deﬁnition of a great pastry chef

the Pinotage Reserve with dark chocolate-chip

should be! +27 (0)21 426 5566

ice cream? Yes please! +27 (0)21 865 2022, closmalverne.co.za

Thunderstruck

Just off the French slopes and new to SA is Thunder Toffee Vodka. Its silky-smooth ﬂavour makes it great as a shot, a cocktail ingredient or even an ice cream topping. And it’s the only toffee vodka on the market that’s free from additives and preservatives. +27 (0)21 421 9091, cksa.co.za

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Make your home your canvas this season.

of landscaping company Living Matter gives us the heads-up on the latest trends

Q The most important factors to consider when designing outdoor spaces?

I’d say it would have to be the ratio of

between the two. Hardscaping elements

Eco style

should work with and frame softscaping

and Velvet Fever, which are certiﬁed under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100. This green standard

areas, while the softscaping elements

guarantees that the fabrics don’t contain prohibited or regulated substances or harmful

should complement and soften the

chemicals and that all production processes

harder lines and structures. Neither

meet environmental standards. The

one should overpower the other. A

collections are decidedly gorgeous, too.

good balance ensures an aesthetically

+27 (0)21 425 8287, homefabrics.co.za

hardscaping to softscaping aspects. There should be a good balance

Home Fabrics has launched six new collections, Alchemy, Breeze, Hardrock, Kyoto, Taffy

pleasing, synergetic composition.

Q Some of your favourite landscape design trends? I am enthralled by the general trend

towards green living. One of the latest landscaping trends is to upcycle – for example, Kirstenbosch National

Hooked on Rhubarb

Botanical Garden currently has a garden wall of planter holders made entirely out of old 2L plastic bottles; the plants hide the containers and create a pleasant green wall. I am also still very fond of the

Having recently relocated to the design

straight lines of a contemporary garden

hub of upper Bree Street, the Rhubarb

and the use of natural materials and

Room is French Provençal decor heaven.

hues, with a bright splash of colour and a

It stocks everything from furniture and

range of textured foliage to highlight and

clothing to natural body products

complement the outdoor living space.

and soft furnishings that all have that certain je ne sais quoi.

Q Five tips for designing one’s own outdoor space?

Rhubarb Room’s new range of furniture includes sofas, tables, lighting, mirrors and accessories in

First, set a realistic budget and split

a baroque style mixed with modern

it between hardscaping, softscaping

elements. +27 (0)21 424 2004,

and the aesthetic aspects to ensure

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you cover all requirements for a good

allow your plants to live longer and be

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healthier. Third, ensure a good balance

Collection at Decorex Joburg is a

between hardscaping and softscaping

selection of new products by leading

aspects. Fourth, limit the use of different

craft producers and designers

materials in the outdoor space to a

associated with the Cape Craft and

maximum of three – too many different

Design Institute (CCDI). The CCDI

textures and colours will decrease the

was set up in 2001 to assist creatives

aesthetic value of the area. And ﬁfth, it is

in building proﬁtable enterprises with

important that you do your research and

quality-crafted products for global

ask for advice when selecting the plants

markets. We are particularly fond of

you want to use in the area.

these scatter cushions by Fabricnation

landscape. Second, make sure you have good soil preparation, as this will

Shown at this year’s SA Handmade

(below) and Veldt (above), respectively. +27 (0)82 825 0982, livingmatter.co.za

+27 (0)21 461 1488, capecraftanddesign.org.za

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The walls are alive

Our love affair with wall decals continues as the ﬂora and fauna of our outdoor spaces come inside. The Blooming range from De Waal Art (centre) features vases of roses, while the spring/summer range from My Wall Tattoos (left, right and inset) features everything from bees to birds to cherry blossom trees. +27 (0)21 790 9120, dewaalart.com; +27 (0)21 802 4215, mywalltattoos.com

New moon

Furniture designer Liam Mooney has relocated his showroom to a new space on Wale Street, in the CBD. With his designs reﬂecting a pared-down aesthetic, he’s also dropped the previous name of his Woodstock shop, Dry Goods, for a newer, simpler one: ‘Liam Mooney’. +27 (0)74 770 7461,

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Design odyssey

Fashion and decor haven Mythology, in Kalk Bay, recently had a makeover to better showcase its ranges of locally made home decor and fashion items. Some of our favourites are ceramics by Pot Spot and Tamarillo Ceramics as well as designer clothing by Michelle Ludik and Adam & Eve. +27 (0)21 788 3387

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Luxurious lifestyle goods inspired by earth, sea and sky.

MOUNTAINS OF PRAISE Montblanc introduces its Tribute to Mont Blanc collection, in honour of the highest mountain in Europe, from which the iconic luxury brand takes its name. Excellence, exclusivity and enduring quality form the hallmark of all Montblanc products. Available from the Montblanc Boutique, V & A

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Waterfront. +27 (0)21 421 5015, montblanc.co.za

Val de Vie introduces Seventeen Eighty-Three, the perfect dinner party gift. Part of the estate’s signature premium black label range, this elegant southern Rhône-style wine will guarantee you more party invitations in the future. With subtle hints of dark fruits, perfume, and warm spices, Seventeen Eighty-Three is a sophisticated addition to any dinner table. 0861 63 63 63, valdevie.co.za/wine/

HOT ROCKS Luxury jewellery brand Joya has launched a range of agate drusy crystal rings. Drusy crystals are a speciﬁc type of gemstone with an iridescence that is often thought to be synthetic. This unique feature is a result of the natural crystallisation process that occurred over thousands of years. +27 (0)72 729 4055, joya.co.za

FEELING ALL BRIGHT

Brazilian jewellery brand Fabrizio Giannone is now available in SA. Italian

Le Creuset is once again pushing the boundaries of

designer, Fabrizio, has created a line of exclusive jewellery and clutches

high-quality design, this time with its new, exclusive

inspired by his love of Brazilian semi-precious gemstones. The gemstones

range of colourful espresso cups. The palette includes

are combined with exotic leathers, such as python, ostrich and sharkskin,

cherry, Dijon, Caribbean blue, pearl, kiwi, and cassis.

in his rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and clutches. +27 (0)76 116 1196; fabriziogiannone.com

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Gareth Cliff, the 5FM DJ and M-Net Idols judge, has launched his own iTunes application. The Gareth Cliff app is the ﬁrst South African ‘personality’ application to be launched, and it features ﬁve tabs that include exclusive video content, a Gareth Cliff alarm clock, Twitter, Facebook, and an image viewer. The comical and entertaining app allows you to watch streaming videos that Gareth records daily and also gives you the opportunity to email, share to Facebook and Twitter and comment on and ‘like’ the videos. Wake up to the voice of Gareth with the GC alarm clock, which features tones such as ‘Jacob Zuma’, ‘Phuza Thursday’, ‘Archbishop Desmond Tutu’, ‘It’s the Weekend, Baby’, and many others. Check out what Gareth has to say on his Twitter and Facebook accounts, and view images on a larger scale with the Image tab. The free app will be downloadable from the Apple app store. It is currently only available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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National Braai Day at Laborie Lazy Days Market, 24 September

Kitchen; and food groups, at

Laborie Lazy Days Market at

hosting their own demonstrations,

Laborie Wine Farm, in the heart

too. +27 (0)21 876 2861,

of the Paarl winelands, will be

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Visitors will have the opportunity

Robertson Wine on the River, 14–16 October

to purchase their braai meat and

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have it prepared for them while

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they leisurely browse the stalls.

Festival will be returning to the

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with a ‘Buy ’n’ Braai’ theme.

Farm, on the R317, between

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Cook Franschhoek, The Summer Edition, 7–9 October

Cassia Restaurant at Nitída Wine Farm will be kicking off a

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will also be gastronomic delights

weekend of festivities in the Durbanville Wine Valley with a food

the Franschhoek Wine Valley

on offer as well as the opportunity

and wine evening inspired by spring ingredients. On Saturday and

will be hosting the interactive

to shop your way through the

Sunday, wine and food lovers can relax on the lawns at the water’s

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Robertson Farmers Market. Other

edge, enjoying glasses of Nitída Sauvignon Blanc while listening to

Edition. Many of the valley’s highly

popular attractions will include

live music from Ricky Nass. Families will be able to canoe around

acclaimed chefs and winemakers

tutored chardonnay tastings in the

the dam, play soccer and a number of other ball games, and

will present demonstrations

Chardonnay Tent, river cruises,

there’ll also be a jumping castle for the kids.

focusing on: ingredients, at the

and arts and crafts from the valley.

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‘The house has been carved to fit well into the landscape and takes advantage of the lagoon, sea and mountain views.’

Opening page This expansive home interprets the residential estate’s guidelines to create a contemporary look all its own. This page, top left The striking, honey-hued, larch-wood cladding of the exterior public edge greets you as you approach the site. Bottom right Details of a concrete wall that has been moulded to match the texture of the wood, adding to the crafted and tactile quality of the home. Opposite, top right The walkway leading to the front door is designed to protect against the wind through the use of a wall of concrete and local shale. It also draws the eye to the lagoon. Centre Rheinzink (South Africa) supplied its German-manufactured pure zinc roofing material for this project. The double-standing, seamed roofing system was applied by Rheinzink’s recommended subcontractor, Rohde Roofing.

hat defines ‘contemporary form’ within a broader context of ‘traditional wall-dominated Cape architecture’? On the 90-minute drive from Cape Town to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, just outside Hermanus, the answer begins to present itself in the form of the inspiring landscape – vast expanses of undulating green hills and blue sky, multicoloured fynbos and winding mountain passes. Stopping at Site 139 on the estate, you’ll find the eyepopping answer staring you in the face – a functional, yet breathtaking, home whose design is informed by, and blends into, the unique natural surroundings. The house is the holiday home of a young Johannesburg-based family, whose brief to Michele Sandilands Architects (MSa) was to create a contemporary home that is fit for entertaining and reflects the natural surroundings. ‘The clients were the most non-prescriptive we’ve ever had, and they really trusted us,’ says MSa Director and Principal

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Architect, Michele Sandilands. She and her colleague, Project Architect Helen Joy Clark, attribute this trust to the client’s understanding of the architecture and design processes. Helen says, ‘The dynamic couple are a husbandand-wife team, with the former being a trained architect and the latter a quantity surveyor. They allowed us the creative freedom to interpret the brief the way we saw fit and, along with the expertise of Lloyd Horton, the project manager, let us get on with building the house to the best of our abilities.’ This wasn’t the first time the client and Michele had worked together. ‘Many years ago, I was working at another firm and he was the young intern studying architecture at UCT, where he graduated cum laude,’ says Michele. The client went on to complete his Masters in Building and Urban Design in London. Fast-forward a decade or so and a mutual colleague recommended MSa to the client to fulfil his and his wife’s vision of the ideal holiday home.

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‘The couple had a unique insight into our creative and aesthetic values. They completely bought into our vision for the house, which made the process successful from the get-go,’ says Helen. So, how do you interpret a fairly open-ended design brief? Conforming to the architectural guidelines of Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Michele and Helen have also incorporated the landscape and inspirational views of the lagoon and the Kogelberg mountains into the design of the house. The house is tucked into the ridge, with only the Rheinzink roof visible from the main road. The client says, ‘The architect listened to our needs and wrapped a serene, delicate plan around them. The house has been carved to fit well into the landscape, and takes advantage of the lagoon, sea and mountain views.’ The notion of blending the home into the landscape became all the more crucial when, prior to construction, a botanical survey conducted by Nick

Helme revealed the presence of some rare fynbos species. The client agreed to move the house back in an attempt to conserve part of it.The remainder of the plants were conserved through a process of search and rescue by a local NGO, Grootbos Foundation, who nurtured them so that they could be replanted on the site by landscape architect Franchesca Watson once the house was completed. The upper entrance level is the entertainment area, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors to maximise the views. Close to the entrance, the dropped lounge allows a sense of enclosure and privacy for the occasional business meeting, while still maintaining a visual connection with the kitchen, dining and lounge area, which all look out onto the panorama of water, mountains and fynbos. The seamless joining of landscape to home is reflected in the use of textured, muted materials, the dominant ones being concrete and timber, which have been fused using an unusual technique.

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Opposite, top left Zimbo’s Trading Co., a supplier and installer of a wide range of solid and engineered timber flooring, provided the wide-board French Oak Design floorboards (190mm x 15mm x 1 900mm) that were used for cladding and flooring throughout the house. Zimbo’s trading also represents leading suppliers of coatings and adhesives, such as Wakol and Loba. Top right All the bathrooms are incorporated into the broader design of the bedrooms. Bottom Architectural concrete is an extremely important means of design. With PERI formwork, almost all forms and surface qualities can be realised, such as the concrete’s timber-like texturing in the facing wall in the dining room and elsewhere in this holiday home. (A print of Mary Sibande’s Her Majesty Queen Sophie hangs on the adjacent wall.) Wiehahn Formwork & Scaffolding provides its customers with practical assistance for the execution of architectural concrete, planning and supply of formwork systems, perfectly matched to the individual construction project and architectural specifications. This page, top right The seamless line between timber and concrete is once again evident in one of the upstairs lounges, which opens onto a deck overlooking the lagoon and the surrounding hills.

‘It was the first house we’d done with so much concrete, and we had to do a lot of research with the help of Andrew Rohe of Wiehahn into the construction methods within a South African context in order to achieve the desired finish,’ says Helen. ‘The beauty of using concrete in this way is that, whilst being the structure of the building, it also forms the finish, which then takes on a luminescent quality in the African afternoon sun.’ The look was achieved by lining concrete moulds with sandblasted timber boarding that, when removed, left behind wood-grain markings on the slabs. ‘Test panels were cast on the site to ensure the desired finish could be achieved as well as to act as a control.We had only one chance to get it just right.’ And they certainly did, softening the line between concrete and wood. ‘Modern architecture, particularly the use of concrete, can be quite cold and lifeless. The

timber-clad walls and floors softened and warmed the spaces and complemented this unusual effect of the concrete,’ says Helen. The lower level, reached by a floating timber staircase, is comprised of three en-suite bedrooms and the main en-suite bedroom. All the bathrooms have been incorporated into the broader design of the bedrooms in another example of blurring boundaries to create the ultimate zones of relaxation – a big trend in luxury home design today.The main bedroom leads onto the pool and Jacuzzi deck, and you can imagine just how comfortable it must be to entertain here in summer. Head Interiors did the decor, and its use of natural tones provides the perfect backdrop to the vibrant local artwork sourced by the client, including pieces by Mary Sibande and Velaphi Mzimba. But it is the exterior of the house and its incorporation into the landscape that is so beautifully

executed. Crowning the building is a series of roof gardens that insulate the home and allow natural flora, (the original rescued plants) to grow and extend over the roof edges, further camouflaging the house into the ridge.The exterior back wall is clad in larch wood, with small, elongated windows allowing just enough natural light onto the kitchen work surfaces. The wall leading to the front door is made from local shale and concrete and is positioned to protect the home against wind. Helen believes that the success of the project is a result of not only the passion and expertise that each team of building professionals brought to it, but also how they employed these attributes to complement the aesthetics of the house without its sacrificing functionality: ‘The contractors were completely engrossed by our vision for this project, and they all worked tirelessly to make it work.’

Professionals List … Michele Sandilands Architects (MSa) – Architect +27 (0)21 686 5472, info@msarchitects.co.za, msarchitects.co.za Rheinzink (South Africa) – Roofing Material +27 (0)21 671 2600, info@rheinzink.co.za, rheinzink.co.za Rohde Roofing – Roofing Contractor +27 (0)82 395 0095, roofmaster@rohderoofing.co.za, rohderoofing.co.za Wiehahn Formwork & Scaffolding – Authorised PERI Distributor 0861 70 80 70, wiehahn.co.za Zimbo’s Trading Co. – Timber Flooring and Cladding +27 (0)21 511 4693, info@zimbostrading.co.za, zimbostrading.co.za

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OUTDOOR LIVING

Words Genevieve Fisher

It’s modern outdoor living inspired by ancient wisdom as we uncover the hottest new items relating to the five elements: water, earth, air, fire … and Man.

hen the mercury rises, so too does the cool factor of living, eating, cooking and relaxing outdoors. Taking our cue from nature’s four elements, water, earth, air and fire, we bring you the latest trends informed by each of these. We’ve also added a fifth element, Man’s technological advances, to give that extra something to outdoor living spaces.

Suppliers list … Aqua-Design, +27 (0)21 761 3759, naturalswimmingpools.co.za; Beauty Fires, +27 (0)21 461 9821, beautyﬁres.com; Belgotex Floorcoverings, +27 (0)33 897 7500, belgotexﬂoorcoverings.co.za; Blok Landscaping, +27 (0)31 764 6421, janblok.co.za; Box Living, +27 (0)21 465 6480, boxliving.co.za; Cane Time, +27 (0)21 5101072, canetime.com; Créma Design, +27 (0)21 434 0661, cremadesign.co.za; Hadeda, +27 (0)11 788 9859, hadeda.net; Italcotto, +27 (0)21 425 4192, italcotto.co.za; Limeline, +27 (0)21 424 8682, limeline.co.za; Marlanteak, +27 (0)21 425 3817, marlaneak.com; Mobelli Outdoor Furniture, +27 (0)11 268 6956, mobelli.co.za; Obbligato Décor, +27 (0)31 701 6565, obbligato.co.za; Plantation Shutter Co. +27 (0)11 708 7222, plantation.co.za; Robert Thomson, +27 (0)87 150 4749, robert- thomson.com; The Modern Garden Company, +27 (0)21 434 0611, moderngarden.co.za; Vertical Landscapes, +27 (0)73 486 6288, verticallandscapes.co.za; Weylandts, +27 (0)11 262 4747, weylandts.co.za; Yuppiechef, +27 (0)21 702 4969, yuppiechef.co.za

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Au natural Natural swimming pools and ponds are the next big thing in residential landscape design. As people become more conscious of the environment and the impact of toxic chemicals, the natural pool or pond will provide the answer. This pond, by Aqua-designs and Beyer-Honig Landscapers, imitates nature’s own. The water is cleaned by means of its own ecosystem of water plants. The result is a lush aquatic garden that flows under the house to form a reflective pond that benefits the indigenous flora and fauna that thrive on the resulting wetlands.

Around the block Splish-no-splash

Nothing makes a statement in landscape design as effectively as an attractive water feature. This oversized, raised rectangular

This stainless steel water feature from

pond by Blok Landscaping was designed to create a sense of

Obbligato Decor has a satin ﬁnish, providing

drama for guests arriving at this home and draw their eye to

a dreamy, reﬂective effect when the

the front door. Raising up the water feature closer to eye level

water drains down the structure into the

and adding focal points, such as the cast iron urns, enhances

concealed pond. The streamlined design

the effect.

also allows for minimal water splash.

A green clean In the warmer months there is nothing more luxurious than taking a shower outside. Available from Créma Design, the Serpentine outdoor shower by Belgian designer, Tom de Vrieze, for Extremis, is a stainless steel garden shower with an attractive and practical design. It connects directly to a hosepipe, allowing for the water to be heated by the sun. Its design and light construction let you move it around the garden with ease.

‘Trends in pool and water features design are moving towards a truly green solution without compromising architectural or landscape design. This translates into lowerenergy pumps, local and recycled lightweight materials and completely indigenous planting which reflects and enhances regional eco systems.’ – Dr Jerome Davis, Aqua-Designs September/October 2011 | 31

OUTDOOR LIVING

A new earth A big trend in gardening is the rise of the vertical garden. With irrigation technology becoming more advanced, vertical gardens are not only attractive features for outdoor and indoor spaces, but also easy to maintain, because they take care of themselves. This one by Vertical Landscapes has a stainless steel gutter that catches water from the garden.

Groundwork

Going up For city slickers who live in apartment blocks and

When you’re selecting tiles for outdoor

don’t have the luxury of a sprawling lawn or outdoor

areas, particularly those near pools or

entertainment area, a roof garden is the answer. This

water features, make sure they have

one, designed by Blok Landscaping, is perched aloft an

a non-slip rating. Porcelain tiles are

eleven-storey apartment block overlooking Durban’s

good because they are grippy and low

Gold Coast. The design concept behind this garden has a

maintenance. New to Italcotta is the porcelain Walks Series, which simulates

series of overlapping and layered geometric shapes set at

quartz and comes in four natural shades to suit any design aesthetic. We

different levels, adding interest to what was previously a

also adore these Mexican ceramic hand-painted tiles from Hadeda.

completely ﬂat roof garden.

Boxed out Nothing represents outdoor living more than a pergola – a place where you can do all the things you enjoy doing indoors, but where, technically, you’re outdoors. Taking outdoor pergola systems to a whole new level is Spanish outdoor furniture designer Gandia Blasco’s Cristal Box, available from Limeline. This design-savvy structure is made of anodised or thermolacquered aluminium. The ﬂooring is made from ‘technical wood’, a material that uses plant and plastic ﬁbres, which require

Well wooded

little or no maintenance. The

When it comes to outdoor

ceiling is made from a phenolic

enclaves, timber is, and always

plate, and the outer roof is

will be, a popular choice,

galvanised sheeting.

because it makes people feel even closer to nature. Added to this is the decor and design trend towards using organic shapes and textures, as demonstrated here by Weylandts’ organic Munggur Stool.

‘We design gardens that relate strongly to the home’s predominant architecture and interiors. Being conscious of the green movement and incorporating this into the work we do, such as rainwater harvesting, and herb and veggie gardens and prioritising indigenous trees to conserve water and attract wildlife, is very important.’ – Jan Blok, Blok Landscaping 32 | September/October 2011

OUTDOOR LIVING

Divine vessels

Shutter chic

Available from the Modern Garden

The wind can wreck any outdoor cocktail or dinner

Company, these unusual planters, known

party, which is why many homes today have an outdoor

as Heaven Vases, have been designed by

space that is protected or has a sense of being enclosed.

Jean-Marie Massaud for Italian furniture

These timber adjustable outdoor shutter systems, by the

brand Emu. They make it seem as if the

Plantation Shutter Co., protect against summer breezes,

plant or shrub are suspended in space.

control light, provide privacy and insulate against cold and noise.

Natural integration

Hanging out This hanging pod chair from Weylandts is not only retro in its look, but also, as the name

Cabanne is a collection of modular

suggests, takes inspiration from the organic shape of a tree pod. Made from Viro wicker, the

structures, screens, shading sails, braziers,

chair is designed to be suspended from a suitably strong support beam or slab with a sturdy

benches and lamps designed by Bestetti

metal chain and can support a body weight of up to 150kg.

Associati for Paola Lenti. It’s a ﬂexible and articulated system designed to give you protection against the elements. The items are suited to different times of the day and can be used in various environments, from garden to beach. The materials used have been selected to endure and integrate with nature and, besides from steel and wood, we love the airy feel of this abode, which is accentuated by Paola Lenti signature fabrics. Available from the Modern Garden Company.

Go with the flow The Wind Light by Spanish company Vibia Design is inspired by an umbrella, but rather than blocking out light, it illuminates the space. The unusual design incorporates a pivot system that allows the lamp to be moved by the wind. Or you can fix it at any angle you wish. The woven shade gives an airy feel. Available from Robert Thompson, the lamp comes in a fixed or portable option.

‘We are surrounded by white noise. Finding a tranquil space is like searching for a comet in an African night sky. Creating a sacred space in which you can simply be still, free from chaos, is an all-important quest.’ – Chris Weylandt, Weylandts September/October 2011 | 33

The Most Versatile Cooking Device Ever… Is it a Braai, a Grill, an Oven or a Smoker? A: YES!

Matthew Draper The Marketing and Sales Manager of SA’s hottest new braai, gives his favourite braai recipe in honour of National Braai Day and the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Seared Tuna Steaks Ingredients 50 ml soy sauce 3 tablespoons soft brown sugar 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoon sesame oil 2 large limes, juiced 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, diagonally 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted 4 Tuna Steaks 2 heads bok choy, halved

Preparation Put the soy sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan over a medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the garlic and sesame oil, remove from the heat and cool. Cover the tuna steaks with the marinade and leave for 1 hour. Cook the tuna steaks on the Cast Iron Griddle for 1 minute each side for rare, 2 for medium, basting constantly with the marinade, until charred and sticky on the outside. Grill the bok choy on the Cast Iron Searing Grate, halves cut-side down for 2 minutes. Put in a bowl and squeeze over lime juice and a little oil and scatter with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve with the tuna.

Q&A What makes your product so unique? The Big Green Egg stands alone as the most versatile barbecue or outdoor cooking product on the market, with more capabilities than all other conventional cookers combined. From pizza to ribs, or Christmas dinner to desserts, the Big Green Egg will exceed all your expectations for culinary perfection! With five convenient sizes to choose from, there is a Big Green Egg to fit every lifestyle! What is your must have braai Item? The Large Big Green Egg With all the EGGsessories is all you will ever need for the rest of your life,. The grill size is perfect and the firebox is big enough to cook with one bag or lump wood charcoal for over 14hrs. The Ceramic shell means no rust...EVER... it will be the last braai you ever buy. In your opinion, What is a must for any braai? A gathering of your best mates, cold beers or wine, sunny skies and the promise of watching the Boks thrash the opposition. What other products do you have on offer? You can order just about anything for your Big Green Egg, the list of Eggcessories is nearly endless. From Electric fire starters to tables to hold your Egg to Vertical Chicken Roasters even to Pizza Plate Setters. You can really have fun with your Egg! If you could send a message to the Springbok team, what would it be? You guys can barbecue all you want over there, throw as many “shrimp on the bar-b” as you like. But when you come home for a real braai, be sure you bring the TROPHY!!!

Marketing and Sales by: Rockwood Leisure matthew@rockwood.co.za t. 031 502 4043 m. 078 209 9592

OUTDOOR LIVING

Mexican glow These handcrafted brass lanterns from Mexico will provide a bohemian feel to any outdoor space. Emanating a soft glow, lanterns are always a classic outdoor accessory, and in our eyes, they will never go out of style. Available from Hadeda.

Hot design

What’s cooking?

Bio-ethanol ﬁres are taking the top spot on eco-fundis’ and design

A South African summer wouldn’t be the same without

aﬁcionados’ most-wanted lists.

the perfect braai. This pretty

It’s quite obvious why, really:

Weber Smokey Joe Braai

not only are they beautiful, but they’re also easy on the

from Yuppichef, available in

environment, thanks to the use

pop colours, is the perfect addition to a designer outdoor

of biofuels, which are derived from

space. Taking outdoor cooking

plant mass and are non-toxic. Two of

a step further is Euro Appliances’

our favourite bio-ethanol outdoor ﬁre

Viking range of facilities for

and lighting products are the Rubik

gourmet outdoor kitchens.

Fires from Beauty Fires (below), and Torches from Marlanteak (above), both of which have an other-worldly

Designer heat

look and provide a focal and talking point to any outdoor space.

On those fresh summer evenings there is no reason to go indoors if you have the Dolce Vita Falo Heater from Mobelli Outdoor Furniture. Made from stainless steel, this sleek portable heater ensures that optimal heat is spread efﬁciently and, even in windy conditions, it is guaranteed to light up and continue burning.

Contemporary camping The Qrater dish by Belgian furniture design company Extremis makes campﬁres suitable for any outdoor living space. Resembling a crater, it is an open ﬁre dish made from weathering steel. It’s designed to be left outside and will not corrode. Available from Créma Design.

‘Bio-ethanol fireplaces create ambience and focal points for any area, even the outdoors. These fires are mobile, which makes them perfect mood-setters for any environment.’ – Charles Scott, Beauty Fires September/October 2011 | 35

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OUTDOOR LIVING

A retro set The Salone lounge set from Mobelli Outdoor Furniture has a retro look. The range comprises a three-seat lounger, an armchair, a drinks trolley and a coffee table. The frames are made from powder-coated aluminium, which is scratch, stain and peel resistant, and the cushions are made from an innovative polyurethane foam ﬁlling that allows the centre of the cushion to remain 100% resistant to water. This ensures that the cushion remains resilient to decay from mould and mildew, and that it lasts a lot longer than ordinary foam cushions.

The poster kid The Jaada Poster Sofa from Box Living’s Nipis Outdoor Range is a striking and elegant couch or daybed. Made from weather-resistant materials, including supple teak hardwoods, premium synthetics, durable fabrics and quick-drying foam, it’s not only easy on the eyes and luxuriously comfortable, but it’s hardy, too, and can withstand all weather conditions.

Plastic fantastic For many people, the thought of having fake grass in their garden kind of defeats the point of having a garden at all. But the appeal of Duraturf, made from durable, tufted polyethylene yarn, is substantial, speciﬁcally for those gardens that are shaded and where nothing can grow properly. What’s more, it is low maintenance, and you can have a well- manicured garden all year round with little more than a brush every few weeks. Available from Belgotex Floorcoverings.

Seating arrangement The basic, modular design of the Dedon Lounge range, available from Canetime, is accented by clean lines and allows individual units to be conﬁgured to form unlimited shapes and variations. By combining or separating units you can create endless seating options that cleverly emerge as generous islands, niches and corner sections.

Man

A patterned perch The Organic Bench by Obbligato Decor is made from durable powder-coated stainless steel and has an attractive leaf design cutout. The allure of stainless steel is that it not only gives a contemporary slick ﬁnish, but also that, in terms of eco-sensitivity, it’s one of the most recyclable materials on the planet.

‘Alongside the increasing sophistication of frame and fabric technologies in the realm of outdoor furniture, quality really does matter. Plastic weave is on the wane. With the large sums of money being ploughed into new production techniques, we are seeing fully fabric-covered furniture for the outdoors alongside new and surprising ways of using plastics and polymers.’ – Susan Perry, The Modern Garden Company September/October 2011 | 37

A slice above Golf estate properties enjoy an instant cachet that comes from being associated with a sport that, let’s face it, is still the preserve of the wealthy. Words Genevieve Fisher

ife on a golf estate is idyllic. Having teed off in the 1990s, the trend towards golf estate living continues to rise, mainly because our climate encourages the sort of outdoor lifestyle that’s par for the course on these glam developments. And, of course, there are the comprehensive security benefits that come with living on an exclusive estate. Whether you play golf or not, you can’t help but love a sport that encourages the preservation of green belts within a city. Property developers pride themselves on placing golf estates on some of the loveliest real estate in the country. They also typically incorporate into the developments amenities that encourage residents to take up a healthy outdoor lifestyle, through activities such as hiking, biking, running and bird-watching. Other alluring perks include golf club memberships and access to on-site restaurants and spas. Lifestyle benefits aside, another feature that has buyers, particularly young families, queuing up to buy into golf estates is the security they offer, such as controlled access, electric fencing, 24-hour manned security patrols and CCTV surveillance. We look at six developments around South Africa that offer all of these advantages.

WESTERN CAPE The residents of Steenberg and Pearl V alley golf estates get to enjoy their own slices of the Cape Winelands. Steenberg Golf Estate is situated in the oldest wine farm in the Cape Peninsula, and it is only one within the Cape Metropole. ‘Homebuyers have been drawn here for the proven resale track record coupled with the unrivalled recreational way of life,’ says Steenberg Property Sales Director, Jacques Marais, explaining the reasons for Steenberg’s popularity. ‘Steenberg Golf Estate is part of Constantia Valley. It has state-of-theart, unobtrusive security, and there is a hotel, two restaurants, and a health spa on the grounds. Business

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parks, private schools, gyms, shopping centres and a wide variety of restaurants are all within easy reach of the estate.’ There are freestanding homes available to buy, and short-, medium- and long-term rentals on hand, as well as holiday accommodation. The newest development on the estate is Nieuwe Steenberg, which is nestled under the Steenberg Mountain. There are 22 double-storey luxury homes within Nieuwe Steenberg, priced from R4,9-million. Unlike Steenberg, Pearl Valley Golf Estates is fairly new to the golf estate fraternity, having been launched in 2003. In addition to having an idyllic location, Pearl V alley has been voted Third-Best Golf Course in South Africa 2010/2011 by Golf Digest. Its

location, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, offers owners an experience that is close to nature, yet only a short distance from the city centre. These are the drawcards for a substantial number of foreign and local investors, says the estate’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Madali Groenewald: ‘Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are all on the doorstep of Pearl Valley. Not only is the golfing experience exceptional, but the estate has many other amenities that attract investors who enjoy the outdoors, such as an equestrian centre, tennis courts, a spa, a boma on the banks of the Berg River, conferencing facilities and hiking and biking trails.’ Over 300 homes out of the eventual 500 have been built.

GOLF ESTATE LIVING

KWAZULUNATAL Many luxury residential golf estates take advantage of KwaZulu-Natal’s subtropical coastal region and its hilly inland terrain. Situated in Ballito, Simbithi is among the first of a new type of development that’s rapidly gaining in popularity: the eco-estate. Its developers took many precautions to minimise the environmental impact of the 430ha estate, creating a residential development and golf course that are in tune with their natural surroundings. You can choose between apartments, freehold homes or stand-alone sectional title units in the surrounds of grasslands, indigenous forests and dams. There is also beach access. The homes’ designs are based on the simple, yet effective, farm-style architecture of the area, with an emphasis on light. Facilities on the estate include a community centre, an equestrian centre and a pre-school to grade three. One of the most popular golf estates in KZN is the 700ha Zimbali Coastal Resort. IFA Hotels & Resorts President Wessel Witthuhn says, ‘Zimbali Coastal Resort is nationally and internationally recognised as providing all the elements that people look for in a premier mixed-use estate, with key emphasis on a championship 18-hole golf course and all the services and amenities of an internationally branded five-star resort. Zimbali Coastal Resort is a true mixed-use resort, as opposed to other estates in KwaZulu-Natal. With the development of Fairmont Zimbali Resort, the lore of Zimbali Coastal Resort is beyond compare. Add to this the recent launch of the new Zimbali Lakes Resort, and the Zimbali concept has expanded even further.’ Zimbali Lakes Resort includes condos, a full spectrum of property ownership, including Fairmont Heritage Place (Africa’s only internationally branded private residence club) and a five-star hotel managed by a global brand. ‘With the new product offering, a new opportunity exists to invest in South Africa’s premium resort brand, Zimbali,’ says Wessel.

Opposite, top The 18th hole and clubhouse at Ebotse Golf and Country Estate. This page, top left Designer home in Pearl Valley Golf Estates. Top right, above High-class finishes in the lounge of the Houghton on the 7th. Top right, below A home nestles in the greenery at Zimbali Coastal Resort.

GAUTENG As far as residential golf estates go in this part of the country, buyers’ key concern is security. Completed in 2008, a recent addition to the host of golf estates in Gauteng is Ebotse Golf and Country Estate, in Benoni, alongside the Rynfield Lake. MD Vince Cockbain says Ebotse has one of the best security records in the country, and this is attracting investors in large numbers. It is the first estate in the country with an SAPS equestrian platoon patrol; radar guns, license plate recognition and average speed determination technology add to residents’ safety within the estate by curbing speeding. In addition to freehold stands, houses and rental options, there are new sectional title units available in four separate, beautiful developments. Sectional title residences range from 152m2 to 470m2 in size and are priced from R1,3-million. The 18-hole Matkovich and Hayes links course is a huge perk, too and includes facilities such as a pro golf shop, a golf training academy and a unique floating driving range. Other activities on offer include water sports, boating, bird-watching, nature trails for walking or jogging, and squash and tennis.

Another Gauteng residential golf estate worthy of mention is the Houghton. The residential offering comprises apartment blocks clustered around the 7th and 12th holes of the Houghton Golf Course. Luxury apartments are currently on show at The Houghton on the 7th. A dam acts as a buffer to the golf course. These units also have a private entrance. The Houghton on the 12th is made up of fourbedroom ground-floor garden duplexes and threebedroom classic apartments.There are also penthouses and presidential penthouses available. The presidential penthouses are 1 236m2 in size, and have six bedrooms and a rooftop pool. CEO Lawrence Kreeve says, ‘Individuals have the opportunity to purchase prime residential apartments in the heart of Johannesburg, situated on 168 acres of private parkland with unhindered views over the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and the Sandton skyline.’ Residents have access to the Houghton Golf Clubhouse and the private residents club, which offers a spa and wellness centre, swimming pool and sun deck, Jacuzzi, card and billiards room and wine lounge. The investment potential of the Houghton is positive, given its prime location in the upmarket suburb, which is experiencing a property upswing thanks to the development of the Gautrain.

With thanks to … Ebotse Golf and Country Estate, 086 070 0007, ebotsegolf.com Pearl Valley Golf Estate, +27 (0)21 867 8000, pearlvalley.co.za Simbithi Eco-Estate, simbithi.com Steenberg Golf Estate, +27 (0)21 713 2244, steenbergproperty.com The Houghton, +27 (0)11 467 5630, thehoughton.com Zimbali Resort Estate, +27 (0)32 538 1984, zimbali.co.za

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Architecture,

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nya van der Merwe and Macio Miszewski were contemporaries at the School of Architecture at the University of Cape Town, and, soon after graduating – ‘when the moonlighting became unbearable’, they say, wryly – created a partnership and began VDMMA. Their first project was a house: ‘The client invited proposals from three practices, in effect a mini private competition, and we won! That was the start of the practice, and it led to other residential commissions, which led to others. And so the practice survived birth.’ That was 1991. Within five years, they identified a Grade 1 listed building in Bree Street and renovated and restored it with great sensitivity, to

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accommodate the burgeoning practice. Today, there are 10 architects on VDMMA’s staff , including the three directors – Lloyd Rubidge joined Anya and Macio in 2000 – and two associates, Karien Trengove and Michelle Claassens. Over the past two decades, the projects undertaken by VDMMA have ranged from the celebrated Cape Town International Convention Centre (voted the city’s favourite building by KFM radio listeners), where they were the lead designers with FA, and the emotive Desmond Tutu Peace Centre, where they were lead designers with DSA, to the chic retail interiors of niche brands, such as Hilton Weiner, Urban Degree and Jenni Button. As a practice,VDMMA employs a holistic approach

which addresses all aspects of their projects, including interiors and landscaping, from start to finish: ‘The interiors of our projects are the architecture of the building. We design the projects at all scales and from all aspects, simultaneously.’ The architects have always put themselves forward as contemporary, or in some instances, modernist, but, generally, they avoid stylistic bracketing. ‘But what we’re not is revisionist or derivative.’ They describe their core philosophy as ‘striving for architecture which suggests timeless simplicity and elegance’. Clearly they’ve achieved that, and the world loves it.VDMMA has received numerous accolades and worldwide media coverage, won prestigious national and international awards

DESIGN PROFILE

Cape-based practice Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects is lauded as visionary in most sectors of the built environment. But for some of us, it’s these four iconic residential projects, integrated into extraordinary landscapes, that shiver our timbers. From left Anya van der Merwe, Macio Miszewski, Lloyd Rubidge

and continually contributes to academia. As members of the Green Building Council, the architects’ involvement in sustainable projects includes the design of two of the first projects in South Africa to seek Green Star rating, and they’re currently involved in the development of the new Public Building Rating Tool. Every now and again, between design briefs for projects as diverse as boutique hotels, wine cellars, luxury game lodges and schools, comes one for an extraordinary home. Or rather, a home in an extraordinary landscape. Four residential projects in particular stand out as showcase buildings designed for unique landscapes, structures which demonstrate so exquisitely how each landscape inspired a very

different, yet site-specific, intervention. They were designed and built for individual owners, unrelated, over a period of years.VDMMA named the projects ‘Tree House’, ‘Forest House’ (pictured above), ‘Mountain House’ and ‘Bridge House’. Certainly, all structures relate closely to site, but it’s often seemingly more about functionality than aesthetics. For a residential project in a wholly natural, even protected, environment, the reason why that home should relate to the setting is obvious; the ‘how’, less so. Balancing the sensitive integration of home into place (capitalising on the natural attributes of view or indigenous landscape) with creating an extraordinary home which meets the client’s criteria is the sort of dizzying, creative challenge relished by VDMMA:

‘We place a great deal of emphasis on the site and context of each project. We seek always to find the gees of the site and to “listen” to the site.’ The architects share their thoughts, processes and insights into each of the four projects, from the inspiration and direction gleaned from the sites and surrounds to the complex narratives which wove their way through the creative journey and, ultimately, drove the designs. As to who designed which home, they respond, ‘As a practice, we generally design together. The practice is a “studio’, and there’s much interaction. We’ve always adhered to the principle of not releasing a design before it is ready. Ultimately, ownership devolves to VDMMA – the practice.’

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DESIGN PROFILE

Tree House ‘Trees are precious in Africa. They provide shelter for the elders at meeting time, for schoolchildren in the midday heat, for all, to shield against the unrelenting elements. In a sense, the tree has become iconic, almost mythical,’ says VDMMA by way of introduction to the inspiration for, and design of, Tree House. ‘The site is on the slopes of Table Mountain, adjacent to a valley and stream, with a canopy of spreading umbrella pines. The trees provided the primary reference and structural concept for the house. Five tree- like structures anchor the roof to the ground and provide shelter for the functions gathered underneath. These trees are surrounded by a separate, lightweight, transparent steel-and-glass enclosure supported on a rusticated stone base. The visitor is invited to take part in a journey of discovery, requested to participate in the unlocking of experiences within the house, the peeling off of layers. We tried to heighten the experience of unveiling and of delicate exposure, to create within the house sensuality and moments of intense intimacy, a folly immersed in, and closely linked with, the majestic beauty of the African landscape, a simultaneous dialogue between inside and outside, neither taking precedence over the other.’

Forest House Forest House is set at the edge of Table Mountain National Park, at the highest permissible contour level for development.VDMMA describes the structure: ‘Essentially configured as an L-shaped building, the middle portion is a double-volume, fully glazed entrance lobby containing the vertical circulation and separating the two lengths of the L. This visual gap allows for the site to truncate the building, linking the terraced and landscaped foreground of the house to the forest beyond, which sprawls behind the house and up the hills to the rock face of Table Mountain itself. The site has magnificent views and is dotted with tall, vertical pines. The footprint of the house preserved the existing pines and sidestepped a variety of granite boulders, which were incorporated into the structure and design of the building. Full-height glazing took advantage of the views, and the resultant sun gain was tempered with deeply overhanging canopies and sliding shutters in timber, in continuity with the external timber cladding of the building.’

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DESIGN PROFILE the lie of the land, and lie like leaves that have fallen down the mountain; they’re in sympathy with the surrounding context so as to achieve as little visual impact as possible on the existing natural landscape. ‘Habitable spaces have been created by using the age-old tradition of inserting stone walls into the landscape, thereby creating usable terraces and platforms. The colours of these walls emulate those of the cliffs of Table Mountain above, and its presence anchors the design into the landscape. The wavy roof is like a

Mountain House

Clockwise from top left Bright and airy spaces enable stylish living amid the foliage at Tree House; Mountain House, from concept to reality – the stone walls and curved concrete roof marry the structure to the landscape; VDMMA resurrected the dry riverbed with a swimming pool and other water features at Bridge House, which is split over three sites that are traversed by a donga; the natural features of the site are seamlessly integrated into the design of Forest House.

Mountain House is located on a steep, sloping site at the foot of Table Mountain, bordering Table Mountain National Park.VDMMA comments: ‘To achieve the least impact on the site, the house is comprised of five pavilions tucked into the sloping terrain, surrounded by the existing natural fynbos, which stretches from the mountain slopes above the site to the road below. The pavilions mimic

Bridge House Bridge House is built across three separate, adjacent sites in the heart of Higgovale, upslope from the Cape Town CBD and below Table Mountain.VDMMA explains: ‘All three sites are traversed by a donga. The site slopes, in places steeply. It also contains large, mature, exotic and indigenous trees, set among rocks and moss-covered boulders, which help to form the donga and its banks, which are covered by tangled undergrowth. Among the rocks lay fallen tree trunks and undergrowth, stone steps, pathways, platforms and broken-down stone walls. We reinvented this ancient garden in this “found valley” on the slopes of Table Mountain. We placed the structures along the perimeter of the three sites, allowing the inner areas to be landscaped in a manner that emphasises the donga, the inherent

piece of the site lifted off the ground, settling over the habitable spaces and platforms. The concrete roof curves in both directions and takes its cue from the curved nature of the cliff faces on Table Mountain above and the contouring slope of the site below. The roof therefore simulates the curve of the mountain face and the lie of the land. Glass encloses these platforms to create habitable spaces within the indigenous natural surroundings.’

beauty of the site and the views towards the mountains and sea. At the uppermost end of the site, a bridge was placed across the donga, allowing it to remain below. A pool and stream, flowing to a pond, were inserted into the dry riverbed. The flow of water is dammed by the pool, then runs freely in the stream and settles in the pond at the base of the site. Intensive planting will regenerate the garden. Found pathways and steps have been reinstated. The Bridge is the main house (Site 1), containing entry, living spaces and main bedrooms; adjacent to the Bridge are the garage and guest quarters (Site 2); at the base of the site, the Donga House – for guests – spans the pond (Site 3).’ +27 (0)21 423 5829, vdmma.com

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Affordable townhouse living MSP has just launched the first set of townhouses within its award-winning Buh-Rein Estate in the Northern Suburbs. And the properties are moving like lightning.

he newest residential offering from MSP Developments brings to market 40 townhouses in a private complex within the company’s award-winning, R1,5-billion Buh-Rein Estate, in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. Clarendon Hills is the first townhouse development of its kind within Buh-Rein Estate, and has been designed to combine the best of country estate living with affordability, says MSP Developments CEO Riaan Roos. MSP Sales Managing Director, David Britz, says Clarendon Hills has proved immensely popular with eager purchasers, who have been clamouring to secure a place on the waiting list since even before its soft launch earlier this year. ‘We are pleasantly surprised by the demand for townhouses in Buh-Rein Estate and expect it to be sold out within the next two months,’ says David.’

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Opposite MSP Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buh-Rein Estate is making quality homes a reality for buyers in the middle-income bracket. This page, top Owners of a Clarendon Hills townhouse will be able to enjoy the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wide-open spaces in peace. Centre left Cars can be left safely locked away in the garage, as Buh-Rein is designed to promote an active outdoors lifestyle in which cycling and walking plays a big role.

Clarendon Hills is the first of 137 townhouses that will be built on Buh-Rein Estate. Situated on 87,62ha of rezoned land between Durbanville and Kraaifontein, the estate will, upon its completion, comprise 3 511 residential units, including the townhouses, 3 241 apartments and 133 freestanding homes. The fully secure estate incorporates large natural spaces, including 20 pocket parks, a central green zone and other facilities for outdoor activities. Pedestrian and cycling paths connect park areas to each other,

to the shops and to other amenities on the estate. The wide, pedestrian-friendly streets are places to enjoy and the people-focused townscape will encourage residents to walk rather than use their vehicles. The greening of the estate will see over 2 000 new trees planted in the parks and other public spaces. Five different townhouse layouts with modern finishes are available at Clarendon Hills. Two- or three-bedroom townhouses ranging in size from 89,5m2 to 124,9m2 are available from R849 900.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

HOLDING UP WELL

SA, along with the rest of the world, was caught up in the global recession. Although officially out of the recession, economic recovery remains slow. Low GDP growth, high unemployment, great economic stresses in most of Europe and a stagnant US economy make the world a very uncertain place.

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hile South Africa has largely escaped the turmoil experienced by international markets over the last three years, commercial property has not come through totally unscathed. Values of secondary properties in particular have been negatively impacted, but prime properties continue to gain value, although at a slower rate than in the years up to 2007. A key determinant in the value of properties is the interest rate, which at present is extremely difficult to predict. The consensus among economists is that rates will remain unchanged for the remainder of 2011. It is also generally expected that they will start to increase during the first quarter of 2012, and then continue to increase steadily until prime reaches about 12%. I do not necessarily agree with this, and my personal view is that I expect interest rates to remain flat for longer. My reasons for this are that the economy is very sluggish, the increase in inflation is largely being driven by cost-push factors, such as the oil price and increases in the cost of electricity, and we are experiencing slow demand for bank credit.

These indicators all contribute to the fact that the country simply cannot afford an increase in interest rates. If interest rates do increase, the very fragile recovery we are seeing would be strangled, and we could be plunged back into recession, resulting in a negative impact on property markets and values â&#x20AC;&#x201C; amongst other factors. Although vacancies have increased somewhat over the last three years, they have not reached crisis levels. The fact that new developments have been relatively scarce has underpinned occupancy levels and, to a certain degree, rentals. I would expect this low level of development to continue for some time until economic growth and credit extension show sustained, meaningful increases. This may only occur in late 2012 or early 2013, as our economic destiny is greatly influenced by events in Europe and the USA. Recent events, such as the downgrading of the USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sovereign credit ratings and the plunge in share prices during the first week of August, show how resilient property stocks are, particularly those listed on the JSE. The most desirable sector of the market remains good quality retail property, which has been

consistent in the last 15 years. Industrial and office buildings have been more volatile while residential properties have been the most unpredictable and the riskiest. I remain convinced that commercial property is still a good investment destination in South Africa, provided that you understand the dynamics of the market and always remember that all property is local. If you succumb to the temptation of believing that there are common, generic rules that apply to all property investments, then you are bound to get burned sooner or later. I look forward to a very interesting period where, no doubt, new opportunities will arise.

Frank Berkeley Managing Executive: Nedbank Corporate Property Finance

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Residential Real Estate

Eco-friendly Edenhof

Located in the picturesque Tulbagh Valley, on more than 1 000ha of land, is Edenhof Conservation Estate. Fifty plots are secured on the land, priced from R1,7 million and sized between 1 700m2 and 2 300m2, with a building footprint of 500m2 per plot. Buyers may choose their own architects, provided they follow the estate’s green building guidelines. The estate will make use of grey water recycling, rainwater harvesting, and a wetland system for managing waste. Research into erecting a wind farm on the estate is also being done. Forming part of Cape Nature, the site has been declared part of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative, which is supported by the World Wildlife Fund. Edenhof is in close proximity to the historical town of Tulbagh, giving its residents access to restaurants, shops and national monuments. +27 (0)23 230 0654, edenhofestate.co.za

Easy estate living MSP Developments has just released Clarendon Hills, a townhouse component within the group’s award-winning Buh-Rein Estate, near Durbanville. Uniquely combining country estate living with affordability, Clarendon Hills comprises 40 two- or three-bedroom townhouses that range in size from 89,5m2 to 124,9m2 and are priced from R849 900. Five different townhouse layouts with modern finishes are available within this lush and secure development. Construction on Clarendon Hills is scheduled to begin in November. Buh-Rein Estate will eventually contain 3 241 apartments, 137 townhouses and 133 free-standing homes. +27 (0)21 801 5400, buhrein.co.za

Generally, the Cape market has shown great resilience. – Frank Berkeley, Managing Executive: Nedbank Corporate Property Finance

Come to Khayelitsha Jubelie Project Management and ERA are marketing Khayelitsha’s first partly sectional title development, Agora Park. Forty-four apartments, a quarter of which have already been sold, are on offer within four separate double-storey buildings. The ground-floor sectional R309 000, while top-floor units cost R299 000. Each unit is about 38m2 in size. Separate-title houses are priced at R350 000. Agora Park is secure, and is close to schools, shops and public transport. +27 (0)21 595 4790, era.co.za

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COMMERCIAL Real Estate

Shop till you drop Construction work has begun on MSP Developments’ new retail development, Avonwood Square, which is set to become the dominant retail hub in the Elsies River area. It’s being built at a cost of R90 million, with a further R10 million to be injected into infrastructure improvements, including road upgrades. Sited at the intersection of Giel Basson Drive and Balvenie Road, the 8 040m2 shopping centre will have excellent exposure to the busy M12 and this Northern Suburbs catchment area. It’s due to open to the public in April 2012. +27 (0)82 089 6274, mspd.co.za

There will be growing demand for green buildings. – Frank Berkeley, Managing Executive: Nedbank Corporate Property Finance

‘Avonwood Squ will have excell are exposure to the Ment commuter route 12 .’

Buying the farm Legacy Parks has launched South Africa's ﬁrst eco-cemetery. The privately owned and operated Wiesenhof Legacy Park, near Stellenbosch, offers grave sites as well as areas for ash scatterings and commemoration ceremonies. Just over 3% of the 300ha nature conservation site will be used for burials. Bodies will be buried in biodegradable caskets, and burial sites will be marked organically with engraved stone markers or trees planted by relatives. A prime plot costs R28 000 (funeral policies are underwritten by Sanlam), and ash scatterings start at R1 600. Legacy Parks says the cost of burials at its site will work out at a similar or lower price than traditional burials. It aims to roll out more eco-friendly cemeteries across the country. legacyparks.co.za

Cape Town on the green map

The new Aurecon office building in Century City is the first in the country to be awarded the fivestar Green Star SA – Office Design v.1 rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa. Built at a cost of R130 million, the 7 000m2 block, developed by Rabie Property Group and financed by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, includes such eco-friendly measures as an energy-efficient air-conditioning system, a building management system that monitors energy usage, grey water irrigation, a rainwater harvesting system for flushing toilets, and window glazing that minimises glare and radiant heat. Aurecon says it is committed to designing environmentally sound and sustainable buildings. +27 (0)12 427 2000, aurecongroup.com

Kudos for Quagga Westside Industrial Park, within the Westlake precinct, has sold out before its official launch, reports Quagga Property Brokers. The development includes five factories ranging from 185m2 to 210m2 in size. Each factory sold for R1,8 million (including VAT). The factories have office finishes, three-phase electricity and three parking bays each, and share 12 visitor parking bays. Security at the park is excellent. Quagga Property Brokers Director Len Pears believes commercial property purchases are on the rise: ‘Many investors have held back over the past few years due to the poor market conditions and are now cash flush and in acquisition mode.’ Occupation of the units will begin by February next year. +27 (0)21 712 8825, quaggapropertybrokers.co.za

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This beautiful wooden island-style home fits in perfectly with the flora & fauna of West Coast Security Nature Reserve. 2 spacious bedrooms with French doors, covered patio, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception areas. Stroll to the beach.

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Spectacular Mountain & Sea Views

Modern & spacious corner 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in beachfront complex with 24hr concierge. Wind- free balcony with spectacular Table Mountain & sea views. 2 secure parking bays.

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AN EXCELLENT BUY – DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

Solid family home on 2 300m² with 4 beds, 2 baths, study, large sep. living areas, pool & lapa, servants’ accomm. Tandem double garage. Close to schools. Endless potential.

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Offering 3 dbl beds, 2 baths (mes), o/plan lounge/dining room, 2x paved patios (braai room potential), o/plan kitchen, sep. laundry/scullery, dbl auto garage with extra storage.

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New release of 11 prime plots with views in Franschhoek

FRANSCHHOEK From R1.9m incl vat RARE OPPORTUNITY OF 11 EXCLUSIVE PLOTS

Set on a Historic farm in the prime of Franschhoek! The views from here are truly majestic, affording one the opportunity to design and build your own home within the classic architectural guidelines that are befitting of this fine location on this niche estate. [O] 021 876 4592 JEANINE ALLEN 082 410 6837 WEB 246 506

FRANSCHHOEK R6.9 Million

STYLISH VILLA ON WINE & OLIVE ESTATE Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2

Delightful home offers guest bedroom en-suite d/stairs, open plan living room, country style kitchen and open plan collectors wine cellar leading to lounge area - all lead to entertainment veranda & immaculate country garden. Upstairs main en-suite and 2nd bedroom with additional lounge and study area to balconies with views.

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R11 Million

GUEST HOUSE/HOME ON SMALLHOLDING Rare opportunity to live on smallholding within walking distance to village of Franschhoek. This property which was run as a guesthouse comprises 5 en-suite bedrooms, lounge/dining area, small office/study, kitchen, laundry and store room. Separate storage shed. Approximately 519mÂ˛ of buildings set on 1.72 ha.with views, swimming pool and established garden. Occupy or run as business!

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VAL DE VIE ESTATE

Lifestyle living!

Nestled in the Franschhoek/Paarl Valley

Val de Vie is located just 45 minutes from the Airport & Cape Town city centre; affording one the country lifestyle that you deserve. In close proximity to the renowned schools of Paarl & Bridge House Private School. Choose from a range of plots priced from R599 000 or a Plot and Plan Villa from R1.995m. Also offering completed homes priced from R3.2m. Call us on 021 863 6101 or visit our on-site sales open 7 days/week. peter.w@seeff.com PETER WAGENAAR 082 55 333 96 www.valdevie.co.za

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Upper Constantia Asking R10 500 000. Breathtaking Views! Exceptional Privacy! 5 Bedrooms, 3 en-suite. Gourmet kitchen to 4 spacious reception areas. Super main suite with adjoining study. Upper deck looking 2

over 2 453m garden with uninterrupted mountain views. Garaging for 4 cars, staff suite. View with Phyl 082 593 1624, Ingrid or Steve.

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Upper Constantia Asking R39 800 000. Fit for “The Rich and Famous” - in an ambassadorial enclave 2

A magical 2 acre garden, with majestic mountain views as a backdrop, is the palette for this architectural 1 500m ‘Masterpiece’. Sumptuous proportions, complemented by Swarovski Crystal chandeliers, a double marble staircase, gourmet open-plan kitchen and entertainment rooms - all flow out onto deep verandahs, glamorous rim-flow pool and lush rolling lawns. View by appointment with Ingrid Hoaten 082 490 6246, Phyl 082 593 1624 or Steve 084 471 4722.

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Stonehurst Mountain Estate P.O.A. Excellent security, space, features and unbelievable views This 900m² residence is notable for its exceptional flow, generous proportions and innovative design. A versatile home on the finest plot in a quiet cul-de-sac in Constantia Valley’s newest security estate. View with Rouvaun 071 671 0821 or Nancy 082 600 6207.

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Sole Mandate

Upper Kenilworth

Zwaanswyk

Price reduced to R5 850 000. Gated living at its best

Asking R30 000 000. Cape Vernacular Mountainside Villa with French Riviera Influence and 280º views of the Valley & False Bay

Generously proportioned sunny north facing Georgian home

Unique 3 acre (14 369m²) mountainside property. Each acre with own entrance gate, and subdivided. Development opportunities

Excellent indoor / outdoor flow to covered terrace, plunge pool and

abound! A Garden of Eden with fruit orchards, river, water features and more. 2 Reception areas plus fireplaces. Formal dining room,

courtyard garden. 3 Large bedrooms and separate guest suite.

study, gourmet kitchen, scullery, laundry, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (all en-suite), wine cellar, storage room. View by appointment

Prestigious area. View with Barbara Manning 083 407 3656.

with Area Specialist: Dawn Bloch 072 496 9458.

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Sole Mandate

Newlands

Rondebosch

Upper Claremont

Asking R4 200 000. New release

Offers from R5 800 000 / Asking R6 300 000. Impeccable design

Asking R3 950 000. Character family home

Unique Timber framed clapboard home for the smaller family.

Open plan living with superb entertainment room flowing to pool.

Sunny open plan reception areas to covered patio, garden and

Perched on a rocky outcrop with stunning views across

Gourmet kitchen to courtyard & herb garden. Upstairs family room,

plunge pool. 3 Bedrooms, TV room. Refurbished kitchen open to

Bishopscourt. View with Dave Burger 083 458 3333.

3 en-suite beds, sep. guest cottage. Study / WFH. 3 Off-street

outside courtyard and small en-suite room, pretty garden. Close to

parking. View with Lynne 083 516 5671 and Eileen 082 410 7204.

leading schools. View with Elaine Dobson 082 413 7369.

2nd Floor, Buchanan Chambers, cnr Pearce and Warwick Roads, Claremont. Tel: 021 673 1240 ssho@sothebysrealtyss.co.za Westlake Lifestyle Centre, Tokai, Cape Town. Tel: 021 701 2446 info@sothebysrealtyss.co.za www.sothebysrealty.co.za • www.sothebysrealty.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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offshore investment opportunities.

apartments at Marés.

The commercial space of the building takes up two floors and houses Woolworths, Mr Price and CNA stores, among others. Residential units are priced from $390 500 (R2,78 million). +258 21 492 076, pamgolding.com

Views and leisure in Mozambique. Architectural renderings of the new residential

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Garden Route A gem investment, real estate, news & leisure

by any other name

he Cove No. 3 residence at Pezula Estate, just outside Knysna, is certainly a gem among stones and sand. Originally built as a family holiday home, it is now, for the first time, available to rent. The design brief to Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects called for an open-plan living space with a single floating roof element that corresponds

with the slope of the site. Created from building materials such as concrete, Rheinzink roofing, timber cladding, stone and exposed aggregate, the facade of the building seems to simply fade into the landscape. Difficult to implement, but with a spectacular end result, the idea to use an expanse of glass in the building puts the views of the idyllic natural surrounds practically on your doorstep.The house also has green

leanings, such as a 165 000L underground tank that harvests rainwater from the roof, and an eco-friendly system for heating water and saving electricty. In addition to four en-suite bedrooms, each with its own living area, the Cove features a 36m rimflow pool, a Jacuzzi and a home theatre, all of which make it ideal for holiday entertaining. +27 (0)21 790 0972, perfecthideaways.co.za

Above The Cove No. 3 is perched atop the cliffs of Knysnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastern Head. Glass walls

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provide expansive views of the ocean.

fabulous getaway destinations.

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Words Nicky Manson. Photographs courtesy Perfect Hideaways.

Perfect Hideaways has a new glittering beauty in its portfolio of holiday homes for rent.

GARDEN ROUTE

A stately lifestyle

Imagine cycling among spectacular scenery,

bowling a masterpiece at a mini cricket oval, jogging along the bank of a babbling river,

‘It’s all in a day’s “work” at Kingswood Golf Estate.’

practising your stroke at a driving range and then playing 18 holes on a Sally Little signature golf course. It’s all in a day’s ‘work’ at the inspiring Kingswood Golf Estate, in George. Ideal for families, retirees, recreational and serious golfers and nature lovers, the estate offers a lifestyle like no other. Full-title residential stands ranging from 780m2 to 1 200m2 in size are available from R495 000. Fairway stands are priced from R825 000. +27 (0)44 874 6619, pamgolding.co.za; kingswood.co.za

Retire to Knysna in luxury Knysna Lifestyle Estate offers a luxury lifestyle for the discerning mature market. Set on 52ha amid scenic surroundings, and with just ﬁve homes per hectare, the 250-home estate overlooks the Knysna Lagoon. Two- or three-bedroom homes with undercover patios and single or double garages are available. The secure grounds are made up of vast open spaces dotted with dams and meandering trails. At the heart of the estate lies the clubhouse, including a pub, restaurant, billiards and cards rooms, library, gym and sauna. There are also tennis courts, a bowling green and a heated swimming pool. Currently under construction is a health care facility that, upon its completion in early 2012, will offer 24-hour nursing and post-operative patient services. +27 (0)44 382 2139, kle.co.za

Heavenly link-up

Set on 52ha amid scenic surroundings, and with just five homes per hectare, the 250-home estate overlooks the Knysna Lagoon.

Plett’s new wave

Whether it’s value for money or a prime location you’re looking for,

‘For a long time now there have been dark clouds as far as

St Francis Links Golf Estate offers both. There are 13 plots available on

the question of “where is Plett going” is concerned,’ says Greg

this estate, which features an SA Top 10 golf course. Plots range from

Stroebel, principal of Pam Golding Properties’ Plettenberg Bay

600m2 to 2 100m2 in size and are priced from R199 000 to R850 000.

ofﬁce. ‘With the new DA in power, and with many of the sellers in

The estate offers a clubhouse and swimming pool, and a gym complex

the “distressed” category, there is a silver lining on the horizon, as

is under construction. ‘This is exceptional value for money, given the

we are seeing a new breed of buyer coming to Plett. This market

location, product and facilities available,’ says Richard Arderne, Pam

is a little younger and is very much in tune with investments and

Golding Properties area principal in St Francis Bay. ‘This is undoubtedly

economics.’ Greg says Plett’s prices have dropped considerably in

a highly desirable development: well managed, ﬁnancially sound and

the last three years and that the town currently presents buyers

offering a sought-after lifestyle in a secure and scenic environment.’

with a good opportunity to acquire a very good investment

+27 (0)42 294 1188, pamgolding.co.za; stfrancislinks.com

property by buying low and getting a lifestyle that is envied the

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world over. +27 (0)44 533 2103, pamgolding.co.za

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International

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Vietnam

Rural tradition meets luxury at the four-star Chen Sea Resort & Spa, in Vietnam.

n recent years, Vietnam has done much to improve its touristic infrastructure, which is attracting the interest of local and international investors. On the country’s largest island, Phu Quoc, you’ll find a new leisure retreat, Chen Sea Resort & Spa. It’s owned by Vietnamese interests but is run by Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts and forms part of the group’s Boutique Collection. Chen Sea Resort & Spa comprises 36 luxury villas. Because the Vietnamese government is focusing on eco-tourism and is intent on maintaining Phu Quoc’s

rural charm, Chen Sea Resort’s design is sympathetic to its surroundings. Visitors get to experience the area’s natural heritage while still enjoying the modern conveniences of a four-star hotel. Chen Sea Resort includes twelve 78m2 beachfront villas, twelve 86m2 sea-view villas, six 150m2 villas with private Jacuzzi, and six 240m2 sea-view villas with private swimming pools. The Jacuzzi and Sea-view Pool villas have been created out of traditional timber houses that were moved from the ancient seaport of Hoi An, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site, and rebuilt as luxury accommodation. Rates per night range from $240 to $660 (about R1 680 to R4 620), depending on the season and choice of villa. Chen Sea Resort lies on a sandy bay on the west side of the island and is just 15 minutes from the airport. Attractions include unspoilt beaches, water sports (diving, windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling), a wide range of local and international cuisine and plenty of organised tours to enjoy the wonders of centarahotelsresorts.com/cpv Vietnam.

Main A luxury Jacuzzi Villa, where rest and relaxation go hand in hand with tranquil

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views. Insert Explore the beautiful beaches that stretch for kilometres.

getaway destinations.

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Words Catherine Riley Photographs courtesy Chen Sea Resort & Spa

villa vacation

international

Bed down in Baines’

New to the Mantis Group’s portfolio is Baines’ River Camp. Named after the artist and explorer John Thomas Baines, this luxury safari camp is found on the northern bank of the Zambezi River, in the Eastern Chiawa Game Management Area, a protected wildlife zone that borders the Lower Zambezi National Park. Baines’ River Camp has eight Explorer Suites, each with a private veranda overlooking a river that’s frequented by elephant, buffalo, antelope and leopard. There are an additional 60 species of mammal and 370 species of bird in the area. Guest activities include game-viewing, catch-and-release

Zim zoom JHI Properties’ expansion into Africa

fishing, canoeing and nature walks. Baines’ River Camp is open from the beginning of March to mid December; peak season rates range from $470 (roughly R3 300) to $670 (around R4 700) per person, per night, sharing, and include all activities, meals and certain beverages, levies, airstrip transfers and wireless internet connectivity. +27 (0)33 342 7793, bainesrivercamp.com

has reached Zimbabwe, through its acquisition of East African Properties, an established company that manages a mix of retail and industrial properties. Capital value is in excess of $40 million (about R280 million), and the properties are located all over Zimbabwe, but mainly in Harare’s commercial hub. ‘Zimbabwe is an interesting market at present, being keenly observed by investors and commerce. Since their monetary system converted to US dollars, the economy has recovered to some extent,’ says JHI Properties CEO, Marna van der Walt. JHI has already secured contract renewals in Zimbabwe, and further retail and corporate developments are in the pipeline, she says. +27 (0)11 911 8000, jhi.co.za

Because most property in the country is sold via agents, it is essential to have professional assistance when investing in Australia. Aussie possie

Australia offers scope for reliable returns, says Prestige Property Advocates (PPA). Acting on behalf of foreign investors, PPA aids in the sourcing of Australian properties as well as in the bidding and negotiation processes. PPA also puts foreign investors in touch with banking institutions, accountants and solicitors. Because most property in the country is sold via agents, it is essential to have professional assistance when investing in Australia, says PPA. The advantages of investing in Australia include the country’s stable government, sound economic policies, low national debt and sustainable population growth. +61 3 9863 3180,

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Maltese breeze New to Crusader Rock International’s portfolio is a modern, semidetached, two-storey villa situated in the Tal-Fjuri area of St Paul’s Bay, in Malta. Set in a large garden, the 220m2 villa has three bedrooms, is air conditioned and has a surround sound system and an alarm system. St Pauls’ Bay is a historical town set against a picturesque seaside landscape. +27 (0)11 883 9028, crusaderrock.com

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