AT ONE WITH NATURE

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SKM ARCHITECTS 082 495 3337 Over the past five years, SKM Architects has successfully completed a number of bespoke game lodges for private owners. Each one features a unique juxtaposition of sculptural elements to create an interactive indoor-outdoor environment that meets the client’s lifestyle needs. The designs aim to be distinctive but sympathetic and complementary to the surrounding environment.

At one with NATURE A HOME CREATED WITH CARE AND CONSIDERATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING IT

ELEPHANT POINT ESTATE 083 755 8944 Developed by the Legacy Group, Elephant Point Estate is situated on a 290-hectare private reserve bordering the Kruger National Park. The call of the fish eagle as it soars across the mighty Sabie River or the sight of elephants moving through the bush form an integral part of the “commune with nature” lifestyle it offers. For all sales and investment-related opportunities please contact Ewan Dykes.

MAGIC BREAKAWAYS PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS 011 806 6800 Starting in 1984, Magic Breakaways Property Developments quickly established itself as a market leader in superior resort property development. The company’s commitment to creating premier quality properties for their investors and guests is evident in their development of some of Southern Africa’s most popular mixed-use resorts.

ith the lush surrounds of the Lowveld serving as the backdrop, this holiday home perfectly encapsulates everything the owner loves about being in the bush.

“The design of this home had to marry nature, seclusion and luxury. The result has exceeded my expectations. This home now provides my family and I with a quiet and peaceful home away from our busy daily lives,” the owner reveals.

An original Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe bronze sculpture welcomes guests at the entrance of this stunning home set in the ideal location. “The connection to the bushveld overlooking the Sabie River into the Kruger National Park is enough to make anyone who visits speechless.”

And this is why the utmost care was taken during the design and build to make W

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the space feel like a perfect addition to its location. “We love how the exterior look and feel blends seamlessly within the bushveld environment and that the privacy of the home has been maintained while achieving magnificent vistas onto the Sabie River. As it is located within the big five area, it was also important for us to feel both safe and connected to the natural surroundings.” Moving inside, the layout of the home is designed to encourage an ease of movement between the indoors and out, with personal touches – including a few treasured pieces of furniture, like the Chesterfield sofa, and artwork – from the owner’s home in Stellenbosch incorporated throughout.

For the interior décor, the owner needed a space that >

BELOW: Briefed to create a large family home ideal for entertaining, Va-Room Interiors combined neutralbased hard finishes such as exposed aggregate concrete flooring, stone-coloured wall finishes and solid timber along with items of the owners’ existing furniture to create a beautiful bush lodge with a contemporary African farmhouse feel.

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“The connection to the bushveld overlooking the Sabie River into the Kruger National Park is enough to make anyone who visits speechless.” – the home owner

was both comfortable and elegant, one that could accommodate the demands of a large family while still being the ideal location to entertain. “We are also keen wine enthusiasts, so it was very important for us to display our wine collection here with a statement glass wine cellar taking pride of place in the living area.” That said, there is more than enough encouragement to explore the great outdoors thanks to the inclusion of a covered bar area and generous boma. “Time spent between the undercover patio and pool deck is most enjoyable and is well suited to family fun.”

When it comes to identifying the home’s most unique design feature, the braai area immediately springs to mind. “The undercover braai was oversized to easily fit an entire lamb on the spit and fire bricks to serve the >

TRELLIDOR 0861 873 554 367 LEFT: The sliding glass doors of this shower lead out onto a patio with spectacular views. Aluminium-framed Trellidor Clear Guard security screens in a sliding door format were fitted to the outside of the glass doors to provide protection from intruders without spoiling the view. The woven stainless steel mesh screen of this product blocks out everything from insects to monkeys without affecting the lovely outlook. It also provides a degree of privacy from those on the outside looking in.

RIGHT: Named after the Spanish city in the province of Barcelona, the Terrassa is part of Victoria + Albert Baths’ exclusive range for Italtile. The smart, sculpted swage details on the inside of the bath create crisp, distinct shadow lines while the rimless design is a signature part of Victoria + Albert’s unique Modern collection.

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accompanying food from a series of potjie pots. The bespoke undercover bar adjoining the generous boma area is well suited for dinner and drinks under the stars.” Q

CONTACTS: ELEPHANT POINT ESTATE – exclusive housing estate 083 755 8944 (Ewan Dykes), edykes@magicb.co.za, www.elephantpoint.co.za MAGIC BREAKAWAYS PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS – resort property development 011 806 6800, www.magicbreakaways.co.za SKM ARCHITECTS – architectural design 082 495 3337, paul@skm.co.za TRELLIDOR – customised barrier security 0861 873 554 367, info@trellidor.co.za, www.trellidor.co.za VA-ROOM INTERIORS – interior architecture and design 082 898 1619, vanessa@varoom.co.za, www.varoom.co.za VICTORIA + ALBERT BATHS – volcanic limestone baths and basins 023 347 4939, info@vandabaths.co.za, www.vandabaths.com

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