The Property Magazine - Johannesburg September/October 2012

Property

Est. 2004, Issue 279

JOHANNESBURG

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

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Contents

DECOR 16

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HOT DECOR & DESIGN Major design brands make the move to Joburg

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TRENDS 13

FRANKLY GORGEOUS Lindie Ferreira opens her

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decor boutique, Franklin, in Parktown North

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HOT PLATE

TOP 20 SUMMER HITS

Delish dining spots

Abalone House, Paternoster – a special getaway

House 3 at Nettleton Ridge

TAPPING INTO TALENT

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SLOW AND STEADY

and kitchen must-haves

smooth Property Dinner at

Pam Golding Properties’

Le Châtelat Boutique Guest

Retha Schutte on the

House, Sandhurst

Pretoria/Midrand market

FRESH OUTLOOK Expert guidance on

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GROWING UP QUICKLY

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TREND WATCH Fabulous outdoor lighting

A sophisticated Property Dinner at HQ Sandton

The Houghton thrills, and Stor-Age paints the

SOCIETY Out and about in Johannesburg

DESIGN 28

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JOHANNESBURG RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

MEMORABLE & MOTIVATIONAL

Joburg CBD red

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MAURITIUS Mauritius real estate a hit with South Africans, refurbished villas for sale at

EDUCATED DESIGN

Lux Belle Mare, and looking

Varsity College Midrand’s

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SLICK IN THE CITY An unconventional home in Glenkay by AMA Architects

Indulging for a cause,

ON THE COVER TheON Kitchen THE & Tasting COVER Room

Estate, Clifton

The experts on bathroom

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ODE TO THE FISHERMAN

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outdoor living this season

in Bryanston

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Our favourite items for

Why you should be living

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outdoor living trends

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Looking forward to a sensory season

This month we celebrate summer and in doing so cast off our winter rags, throw open our doors and move outside.

But how do we know when summer has begun? Obviously the months of the year have something to do with it, but how do we really know? For me it’s a combination of senses: sight, smell, touch, sound and taste. In fact, I can remember most summers from my life by evoking one of these senses.

For example, hearing the melody of the song ‘Murder on the Dance Floor’ by Sophie Ellis-Bextor takes me straight back to a sexy summer in London where I was walking the city streets with a Starbucks Frappuccino in hand, while the tingling of ice-cold air on hot skin will always remind me of hanging out at 7-Elevens to beat the East’s muggy summer days. Sight is a fairly obvious one – as soon as I notice that the grass in surrounding parks and woodlands is being burned, I just know that new green grass is en route. Similarly when the trees start sprouting new leaves – you would be surprised at how many people don’t notice this until, one day, they find themselves sitting in the shade. Taste is easy, too. One word: Pimm’s. Tall glass, lots of ice and a mixture of strawberries, cucumber, lemon and mint. Pure summer.

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But my strongest sensory association with summer has to do with the smell of sunscreen. It’s a scent that picks me up and whisks me straight back to my childhood – a greasy and fabulous one. Holidays at the beach are my quintessential summer memories and sunscreen is my trigger. Even when I smell it on other people or apply it to my wriggly two-year-old, it immediately evokes a fond summer memory.

This year I plan on basking in the summer light outdoors and adding a few new sensations to the menu: a good read (sight), a comfy throw for the lawn (touch), and Jack Johnson on the iPod (sound). Then, definitely more Pimm’s (taste). And smell? Well, in the words of Baz Luhrmann: ‘Trust me on the sunscreen.’

Nicky Manson, Editor

This month I really must have …

This sofa from the Modern Home Company. Called the

Créma Design’s new designers, Moooi, have some very

Ruan Hoffman’s latest bespoke tile range is available

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Wealth & Investment

STEPHEN GLANZ Investec Wealth & Investment Branch Head - Cape Town

SA listed property: Running on technically enhanced blades?

The Property Loan Stock (PLS) Index has again performed outstandingly well this year to date, realising returns of over 40%. It has also enjoyed an exceptionally good quarter (as of 6 September) with returns of over 16%.

The Index has moreover significantly outperformed the bond market.

Wealth & 1nvestment

The yield gap between RSA bond yields and the initial trailing property dividend yield has narrowed markedly over the years. This yield gap stabilised at about a negative one per cent per annum after 2008, indicating very little of a rerating until very recently, when the yield gap narrowed sharply (that is became distinctly more negative).

Dividends have grown consistently and continued to increase through the recession of 2008-2009. Their growth was particularly rapid in 2008. Growth in dividends fell off in 2009 and has since managed to keep pace with

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inflation. Real CPI adjusted PLS dividends have stabilised since 2008 and are expected to continue to do so. Nominal dividends are currently growing at about 6% per annum – compared to inflation (currently about 5%).

The current PLS trailing dividend yield of 5.66% represents a record low.

Should PLS dividends continue to match inflation (as they are confidently expected to do at least for the next two years) this would correspond to a real yield of the same 5.66%. We have long argued that a real yield of 5% should be regarded as appropriate for the sector, given its risk character. This real 5% would represent an expected risk premium for investors in the PLS Index of about 2% over inflation linked government bonds.

Current RSA inflation-linked yields have however fallen far below the 3% real yield that might be regarded as a normal real return on a default free, inflation risk free government bond. The yield on the 10 year RSA197 has however fallen to a record low 1.53% real yield.

Compared to a certain real 1.53%, a prospective 5.7% real yield from the PLS Index may still appear attractive. This extra 4% real risk premium is still well ahead of the 2% risk premium (5% less the normal 3%) that we have argued should be sufficient to the purpose of attracting funds to the PLS sector.

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ashion designer Lindie Ferreira, famous for the

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Marion and Lindie brand, has been out of the fashion world for three years. In that time her creativity has evolved, leading to the realisation of an entirely

different dream – a little bit of everything, artistically thrown together in a brand-new decor store, Franklin.

The homely shop opened in Parktown North at the end of May and stocks antique mirrors, beautiful lamps, gorgeous cabinets and wooden washing bins, among other quirky collections. It’s fashionably presented, with every last detail placed just so, according to Lindie’s critical eye. Lindie, who is embracing the passion that comes from decor, says, ‘If something is nice, I think someone will appreciate it. I just want to make beautiful things and make people happy.’

And happiness is sure to come from Franklin, which manages to effortlessly put forward the old, the new, the stylish and the vintage, all in one spot. The displays include a

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little bit of everything from Lindie’s home and from friends’ homes, antique stores and auctions.

‘I love old things,’ says Lindie. ‘I love the care, the attention to detail and the craftsmanship. I also love that they don’t age, which is so different to my experience in fashion, where you would have 160 new styles per season and then you would just throw them away and start from scratch. Now if there is a beautiful piece of furniture, it can age and someone can get joy from it.’

Lindie, who was in the fashion industry for 26 years, says the past few years have been an experimental time for her creatively and an eye-opening challenge. ‘It was really good, because I had to do all these other creative things besides designing, so I uncovered all these other things that I could do.

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And, you know, I just want to do beautiful things, and I love old things and antiques. Some people don’t – my mother hates them – so I thought I could create a nice fusion of old and new, nice things.’

Her love for beautiful clothing may also work its way into the store. She says, ‘I’ll do clothing, but only what I want to do and when I want to do it.’ Designing jewellery collections is another one of Lindie’s favourite hobbies, and she says she might incorporate her jewellery pieces into the Franklin offering soon.

Lindie describes herself as ‘quite a frank person’, and this inspired the name of the shop. She doesn’t mind who it attracts. She says, ‘I don’t want to think about that.

Hopefully, if I do something well or with love and care, people

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will get enjoyment and pleasure from it the way I do.’

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FRANKLY gorgeous When a fashion designer moves into the furniture business, the result is a quirky array of decor gems

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Lindie Ferreira’s new venture, Franklin, at Parktown Quarter shopping centre. 2The store

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specialises in quirky yet tasteful collectibles.3Jewellery, succulents … You can find just about

decor ideas and inspiration.

anything at Franklin. 4Lindie has turned from fashion designer to antique and decor queen.

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Lovely new dining spots

LINDY PRETORIUS is the Westcliff’s renowned pastry chef. She reveals her passion and her secrets.

Where will we find you these days? I am the executive sous chef (I’m developing in this field) as well as the executive pastry chef. But my forte and ultimate love is – and will remain – pastry.

I developed my passion many years ago while watching my mother and grandmother bake. I took it from there, read on the subject, and continued via trial and error. If you had to choose between sweet and savoury, which would you pick? I would say sweet items, but even sweet pastries need to incorporate different flavours, such as tartness, bitterness and saltiness, so that they’re not only sweet. What is the key to making the best pastries? Passion.

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CULINARY COMFORT It’s not every day that you walk into a restaurant and feel instantly at home. Nestled in Bryanston’s Hobart Grove Shopping Centre, Junipa’s All Day Café and Bistro offers freshly roasted coffee, freshly baked artisanal bread and a host of delectable dishes from a menu that’s vast yet uncomplicated. In addition to the warm service and friendly staff, Junipa’s decor and ambience is relaxed and homely and is heightened by the soothing sounds of jazz, which is performed live on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Junipa’s offers breakfast and lunch all week long. We love chef Jean-Pierre Smith’s oxtail dish (which will rival your mom’s cooking) and the delicious kingklip. The homemade Glühwein is worth indulging in, too. +27 (0)11 706 2387, junipas.co.za

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Do you bake at home? For me, baking is not a job; it’s a lifestyle, a way to express all my emotions. I bake when I’m happy and when I’m sad. I bake to make my family happy. I bake to remember and I bake to forget. I bake to find myself and to lose myself. I bake. Where do you see yourself going in the next five years? Training and developing in my surroundings, researching the traditional, and keeping abreast of developments. +27 (0)11 481 6000, westcliff.co.za

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HEARTENING FLAVOURS The Maboneng Precinct has been very busy lately, what with the recent opening of two eateries. The first is Eat Your Heart Out, on Fox Street, a cute place brought to you by its owner, Stacey Kirshenbaum. Having relocated from a stand at Market on Main, Eat Your Heart Out now has a permanent home, and with just 10 seats in the house, it has become a popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves are laden with delights, such as home-made Greek yogurt poppyseed cake with chocolate ganache, and Starving Artist Very Crunchy Peanut and Macadamia Butter. We tried the Israeli breakfast, a simple yet delicious feast of omelette gently spiced with za’tar (mixed Arabic herbs) and served with toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage, olives, chilli, organic humus and chunky cottage cheese. Just around the corner, on Kruger Road, you will find Blackenese. It offers fresh sushi at reasonable prices, and wine. What’s not too like? mabonengprecinct.com

HOT POTTING You just have to try Wangthai Sandton’s new Suki & Noodle Bar. You sit on long benches at long communal tables, where you’re provided with a base broth of stock and your choice of meat, vegetables and noodles, and then cook up your own delicious and extremely healthy Thai hotpot on the induction stove. We recommend the Suki Extravaganza feast sensation – chicken, beef or fish fillets, calamari, dumplings, prawns, mussels, pak choi, egg noodles … The list goes on. Add some of the strange yet tasty white fungus, and some duck noodles. You’ll find Wangthai Sandton on Nelson Mandela Square. +27 (0)11 784 8484

GOODNESS ON THE GO New from Gaea’s range of traditional products is this delicious snack pack of sun-ripened, hand-picked olives. There’s no liquid – just open and eat! And thanks to the re-sealable packaging, these olives are a healthy on-the-go snack. Available from Wellness Warehouse and selected health food retailers nationwide. gaea.gr

GET YOUR FIX Douwe Egberts presents its new ground-coffee range, comprising six gourmet blends of different strengths, to suit all occasions and tastes. Try House Blend, Time Together, Café Milano, Flavourful Decaff or Fired Up. To kick-start your day, try Morning Americano. douweegberts.com

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HOT DECOR & DESIGN

We chat to GARY

There has been a lot of movement in Joburg recently, with fabulous brands making our city their home

SEARLE,

managing director of St Leger & Viney.

What are the fabric and wallpaper trends for 2012? A noteworthy element in

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NEXT GENERATION Designer furniture brand Generation is reinventing itself after 20 years in the business and, to celebrate the occasion, founder and owner Julia Day has opened a concept store at Hyde Park Corner. A grand addition to her range is Italy’s De Padova brand, available in SA exclusively through Generation. Other hot brands in store include Seletti, Serax and Lampe Gras, and a fun new range of kid’s furniture, fabrics and wallpaper from Napp Decor. +27 (0)11 325 6302, generationdesign.co.za

TAKE IT SLOW We love the new Slow chair and ottoman from Cape Town-based Créma Design.

Created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Swiss furniture company, Vitra, the set features a translucent knit sling cover that is stretched over a metal frame (much like a fitted stocking), replacing conventional padding.

Online shopping and nationwide shipping available. +27 (0)21 434 0661 cremadesign.co.za

EXPANDING THE EMPIRE Lula Fabrics has opened in the design district of Kramerville. The long-awaited showroom comes five years after the opening of the Cape Town store. Along with its extensive fabric range, Lula has also introduced a range of cushions, chairs, ottomans, pumps, aprons, cosmetic bags and handbags in some of its most popular designs. +27 (0)11 262 4122, lulafabrics.co.za

Words Nicky Manson Profile photograph Michael Glenister

fabric design is a new priority for pattern.

Leading the way are floral designs.

Traditional florals evoke a sense of history and security. New florals pile on colour.

Watercolour effects with an uneven visual texture suggesting a carefully wielded artist’s brush are directional. These are not shy florals; scale is increasing. With regards to wallpaper, it’s now spreading from a feature wall to all four walls of a room because of its remarkable quality of being able to pull the elements of a decorative scheme together. Scale is becoming smaller. Pinstripes and textured papers are ever popular. For the glamour market, crystal-embellished wallpapers add sparkle and luxury to interiors. What are the more popular fabrics? Wool is becoming a significant fibre in home furnishing. It is sustainable, ecologically sound, a natural fire retardant, and carries dye beautifully. Tweed, flannel and melton weave are all luxurious crossovers from menswear ranges, such as Ralph Lauren. Popular designs are paisleys, windowpane chequers, and pinstripes.

Houndstooth is also sought after. Men are becoming increasingly involved in interior choices and they relate easily to this fibre.

What inspired your Road to Oxiana range? It was inspired by Robert Byron’s travelogue, written in the 1930s. He followed in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, and the book has wonderfully evocative passages describing the souks, mosques and palaces of the old Silk Route. The fabric designs were developed and printed in our design studio in England and the range epitomises the style and craftsmanship for which St Leger & Viney is well known. +27 (0)11 444 6722, stleger.co.za

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BALI ARRIVAL Warisan (from the Indonesian word for ‘heritage) is an international wood furniture brand that has extended its reach from Bali to the shores of New York and has now landed on our beaches. A supplier of designer furniture to top international hotels, Warisan has opened a studio in Green Point, Cape Town, but the good news for us in Joburg is that it delivers nationwide. Warisan’s range also includes residential furniture, accessories and lighting. Think gorgeous products made from wood from sustainable plantations. +27 (0)21 421 1122, warisan.com

BLUE-RIBBON RIBBONS If you have not yet discovered the world of Ebony and Ivory Ribbons, then you are in for a treat. They stock a large range of everything beautiful – crafts, haberdashery, old trading items, ribbons, cards, gift tags, cute buttons and more. Their vintage-inspired store is in Cape Town but their website is a portal to a treasure chest of petersham and cotton ribbons and simply divine paper products. You can buy online too. On our must-have list is their Voyage Paper Bag, with its delightful illustrations, and the This Side Up cotton ribbon.

You must also take a peek inside their Trading Truck – it’s a trove of fabulous limited-edition collectibles. +27 (0)21 713 2964, ebonyandivoryribbons.co.za

BUCK UP Buckyballs desktop toys are now available in SA, but may cause problems in the workplace, due to their addictiveness. Each box includes 216 super-powerful rare-earth magnetic balls which can be squeezed and moulded into almost any shape imaginable. They will keep any user occupied (we had to guard ours once our colleagues discovered

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them). Available from Look & Listen and Spilhaus stores,

Vendange has arrived at the Design Quarter in Fourways. Inside

and online at Takealot.com.

the store you will find an exclusive melange of Trudeau cheese

getbuckyballs.com

and baguette boards as well as a lovely variety of glassware, ceramics, champagne buckets, wooden wine crates, kitchen tables and much more. The mezzanine level adds some interest – it’s dedicated entirely to basketry. +27 (0)76 189 8321, vendange.co.za

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Indulging for a cause, refreshing wines, summer workouts and more CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED We’re all very aware of the rhino’s plight, but how many of us know about the almost extinct Table Mountain ghost frog, the threatened geometric tortoise or the disappearing golden protea? In an effort to raise awareness about these critically endangered creatures, luxury brand The Last Word (made up of Intimate Hotels and Intimate Rarities) has launched Living Endangered, a sophisticated collection of art and luxury products handcrafted by some of South Africa’s youngest and hottest artisans. The range was inspired by the little Table Mountain ghost frog, possibly the most endangered frog in the world. Growing to a maximum length of 60mm – the size of your thumb – the ghost frog is only found in the nooks and crannies of Table Mountain’s Skeleton Gorge. The Living Endangered range is comprised of ‘treasures of esteem’ and includes the golden protea neckpiece by Shelley Robertson; Cobus van Rooyen’s hand-stitched leather bags, inspired by the geometric tortoise; and the Table Mountain ghost frog haute parfum by perfumer Tammy Frazer. The pieces are made in Cape Town from local materials and The Last Word donates 5% of the profits from Living Endangered sales to the Wilderness Foundation. +27 (0)21 794 2036, thelastword.co.za

THE DARKER SIDE Kirsten Goss’ new Tough Luxe

LET IT OUT

collection screams ‘provocative’.

Pandora has a new jewel in its treasure

Think spikes, bullets and studs.

chest – an elegant, hand-finished Murano

Industrial designs have been

glass charm with pink ribbons. Pandora

wrought in rich 18 ct gold vermeil

donates 15% of the proceeds from the sale

and cool sterling silver. It’s edgy

of these charms to breast cancer awareness

yet sophisticated. Available from

organisations worldwide. The charm is

her Durban and Joburg stores

available from Pandora concept stores and

and online. +27 (0)31 312 7573,

from selected Edgars stores and jewellers

+27 (0)11 447 2234,

nationwide. +27 (0)11 706 2377,

kirstengoss.com

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INGENIOUS WINEMAKING Nederburg’s new vintages of Ingenuity are now available. We tried the Ingenuity White 2010, a combination of Sauvignon Blanc (39%), Chardonnay, Sémillon, Viognier, Rhine Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and found it simply delightful from start to finish. It’s full of flavour, with a smooth finish. Paired with pork chops, it’s a treat. The Ingenuity Red 2008 is presented in an interestingly shaped bottle, and the Barbera, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese blend is as intriguing, particularly the Sangiovese aspect, which contributes hints of cherry and plum. Try it with savoury dishes. The new Ingenuity range is available from liquor outlets nationwide. +27 (0)21 862 3104, nederburg.co.za

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WORKED TO THE CORE Based in Greenside, Johannesburg, Victoria Ashford-Smit’s En-Core studio has come up with an ingenious workout by blending Pilates with ballet. The combination of light weights and props, such as balls and Thera-Bands, helps tone, burn fat and sculpt muscles and provides cardio training. +27 (0)84 312 4059, en-core.co.za

DEFROST YOURSELF A visit to Life Day Spa Rosebank is ideal for dispelling the winter blues. Try the signature Sulis Relax Ritual, the perfect remedy for winter-dry skin. It begins with a full- body Neroli

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sugar scrub, followed by an hour-long oil massage that leaves your skin silky smooth and your muscles warm and relaxed. The

This inflatable solar system set has us over the moon. The

deliciousness is enhanced with a warming eye pad and gloves

educational toy is available from The Toy Cupboard, Craighall, and

and a blissful scalp massage. Other facilities include a steam

is fun for children and adults. Sarah Heurlin, the store’s owner, is

room, heated pool, Rasul chamber and flotation chamber,

passionate about games and toys that help children to acquire new

where a half-hour treatment is the same as four hours’ sleep.

skills. Available online; nationwide delivery.

Find your nearest Life Day Spa in Rosebank, Fourways or Cape

+27 (0)11 886 0715, thetoycupboard.co.za

Town. +27 (0)11 447 2255, lifedaysparosebank.co.za

GET STROPPY

SIZEABLE SIPPING

The Revolution Barber is now open at Revolution

Holden Manz Big G 2009

House in Maboneng Precinct and is said to give

does not disappoint.

the closest shave in town. Late opening hours

Named after the

and a space pared down to the minimum (arcade

Franschhoek wine estate’s

machines and couches – who needs more?) hammer

co-owner, Gerard Holden,

home that macho feeling. +27 (0)84 280 3688

the wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and

HIGH FIVE

is bold and full of flavour, with a lingering finish. We

New to the Constantia Glen family is the 2008

paired it with braaied lamb

vintage of Constantia Glen Five. This gold-winning

chops and found them a

blend (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,

perfect combination. The

Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot) is elegant and

winner of a Decanter wine

refined and ages well. We savoured ours with

magazine gold medal, the

beef, but winemaker Justin van Wyk says oven-

Big G 2009 is available

roasted quail is the way to go. Available from

from boutique wine shops

boutique wine shops and restaurants nationwide.

nationwide or at the cellar

+27 (0)21 795 6100, constantiaglen.com

door. +27 (0)21 876 2729, holdenmanz.com

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Oh sO speciAl OrAnjezichT A north-facing masterpiece, exquisite in both design and construction, is available through Re/Max Living in Cape Town

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ituated in Oranjezicht within a tranquil and serene enclave with mature oak trees, this private oasis is built on a supersized erf with magnificent vistas of Table Mountain, Table Bay, the City Bowl and the mountain ranges in the distance.

This double-storey home is carefully designed for today’s modern family. Double-volume floorto-ceiling windows allow the light to wash over the sophisticated interiors.

A large, sweeping staircase with all-round Table Mountain views takes you to the second level. The generous accommodation includes five spectacular

5 bedroom suites. There is a pyjama lounge and a choice of three other reception rooms.

Tucked away are private courtyards and several wrap-around view terraces, enhancing this property and making it a sought-after home that’s ideal for entertaining.

Excellent seamless indoor-outdoor flow, level lawns with several soothing water features and a heated private pool complete the picture.

A perfectly relaxed, private lifestyle with natural surrounds seldom becomes available. This wonderful family home is unique and the location is world class. The luxury continues with three fireplaces,

6 green- living features, under-floor heating, a separate laundry and excellent security.

‘The feeling of immense, quiet space has an immediate calming effect on you as you enter this home,’ says Petra Davidan of the Gerlinde Moser Team. ‘This property offers everything – a magnificent home in a superb location that’s close to all the best schools, a stone’s throw from the V & A Waterfront and other shopping facilities and minutes away from some of the world’s finest beaches. Commuting to town is a breeze too.’ +27 (0)82 490 6329, +27 (0)21 422 3976, petra@remaxliving.co.za, remaxliving.co.za

Grand open-plan living areas awash with sunlight. 2All the rooms have terraces overlooking the charming garden. 3A large, modern kitchen with island work area.

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The decor is a clever combination of contemporary and antique elements. 5Views from the city through to the ocean and remote mountains. 5A fairy-tale bedroom.

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zura at Quilálea is a hidden gem, a private island paradise surrounded by the pristine waters of a marine sanctuary.

The island has stunning flora and fauna, including age-old statuesque baobab groves, and turtles that nest on the beaches every year.

Azura at Quilálea is an eco boutique retreat consisting of only nine seafront villas, accommodating 18 guests. The villas are built from natural coral stone with natural finishings and makuti thatch and have been revamped to increase guests’

comfort. Features include indoor/outdoor showers, private decks stretching down to the beach, daybeds and sun loungers.

This marine lover’s paradise offers snorkelling and scuba diving straight off the beach in front of your villa. Kayaking, deep-sea fishing, African spa experiences, exclusive picnics and beach dinners can be organised, and all guests are treated to Azura’s trademark Mozambican Butler/Host service.

Now you can enjoy the wonders of Azura at Quilálea for half the normal rate. This offer

is valid until 18 December 2012 and includes accommodation, all food and beverages (including main beach dinners, local beers and spirits, a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea and coffee, water and a sunset cocktail of the day) the Mozambican Butler/ Host service, the use of snorkelling and kayaking equipment, a laundry service, and Evac Medical Insurance from Pemba.

To take advantage of this special offer, contact Andrew Shapland and quote ‘The Property Magazine’. Terms and conditions apply.

Azura at Quilálea is a private client of The Roving Ambassador. The Roving Ambassador has 48 properties on three different continents around the world! For further information, contact Tamsyn Nixon at Tamsyn@therovingambassador.com.

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Photographs Candace Marshall-Smith

Stay at Mozambique’s beautiful Azura at Quilálea resort for seven nights for only R3 000 per person sharing per night

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Fix your future electricity costs now by visiting us at WWW.SOLARWORLD.CO.ZA *Price has been calculated based on the following assumptions: 1. Offer consists of 1440Wp of SolarWorld modules with a 25 year linear performance guarantee, one SMA inverter (5 year guarantee) and installation accessories. 2. System price excl. ďŹ nance cost, is valid for a standard roof installation within a 50km radius of the certiďŹ ed SolarWorld distributor. 3. Electricity generated by this system must be utilized as it is produced. 4. Generation price example is based on a system price of R36 000 incl VAT, installed at a 30 degree pitch, north-facing in the Gauteng region. 5. Please consult your municipality or power utility to ensure that you comply with legal requirements. 6. This offer is valid until the end of November 2012.

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Exclusivity has a new name

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he newest development by Land Equity Group is the exclusive

Nettleton Ridge estate in Clifton, Cape Town. Designed

by Peerutin Architects, Nettleton Ridge comprises four homes with some of the best views in Cape Town: all four Clifton beaches, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles.

Each house has its own privateuse driveway within the gated estate, which has 24-hour security that’s controlled from a central guardhouse situated at the estate’s entrance.

House 3 is the only unsold home to date. Livia Coetzer, the project coordinator at Land Equity Group, explains that the other three houses were sold off plan and were custom designed for their owners.

On completion, House 3 will have four levels, including 1 500 m2 of under-roof living space and garaging for six cars.

It is currently on the market for R110 million. The entire project is scheduled for completion between the end of 2012 and mid 2013, says Livia.

+27 (0)87 354 5050, nettletonridge.co.za Top The living area in House 3, Nettleton Ridge. With its views of the Atlantic Seaboard and a wind shadow protecting it from the elements, Nettleton Road, Clifton, is arguably the best location in Cape Town. Centre House 3 has indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, including the swimming pool and deck. Bottom Clean, modern lines define the architectural style of the home.

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EducatEd dEsign

Durban-based graphic design studio, disturbance, has rebranded Varsity College and given the institute a gloriously fresh, young and inspired Midrand campus Words Anne Schauffer Photographs Roger Jardine

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arsity campuses seldom look as though they were designed with real live students in mind, and although many are acclaimed as historic landmark structures with majestic design elements, the student factor doesn’t appear to have been the design driver.

The initial interaction of disturbance with Varsity College was around a new visual language for the brand, something that would amplify its freshly articulated vision. Richard Hart, principal graphic designer, says, ‘We came up with something very loose, spontaneous and honest. Part of our early development of the brand identity included a proposal on how their campuses could be reimagined, to align with what we were doing.’ The new Midrand campus would be the first.

In addition to meshing the new brand image with the students’ on-campus experience, the design had to create an environment that resonated as much with parents as with young students. Working adults, too, needed to feel as comfortable as full-time students in the space, and staff needed a working environment that allowed for easy workflow and communication.

Carmen Kelly, a designer at disturbance, describes the original campuses as having a corporate feel and lacking in inspiration. The shell was a partially completed unit in a business park, not unlike other Varsity College campuses. Richard shrugs. ‘This presented us with numerous challenges, from having to overcome the generic architecture to dealing with the bald truth that the campus was essentially a single building rather than a group of them.’

The team was given free rein to work on the interior design. To develop an architectural philosophy, disturbance collaborated with architects designworkshop : sa, who facilitated a workshop among the key users specifically to analyse the inner workings of the campus. Carmen says, ‘We looked at a number of elements, such as the workflow process within the college and spatial relationships within the existing building, as in public versus office/lecture room space, and indoor versus outdoor. We questioned the requirements of the lecture rooms and how best to inspire the students while still allowing them to remain focused during a lecture.We examined the use of formal study spaces versus informal ones.’

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Opening page Well-considered typography plays both a graphic and informative role in the overall vision.

This spread, above Colours and textures combine cleverly to create niche areas, but not boxed-in spaces.

Inset When words become so much more.

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‘WE QUESTIONED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LECTURE ROOMS AND HOW BEST TO INSPIRE THE STUDENTS WHILE STILL ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN FOCUSED DURING A LECTURE. WE EXAMINED THE USE OF FORMAL STUDY SPACES VERSUS INFORMAL ONES’

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For the designers, the overriding question was how to turn the campus into an environment that would allow young students to feel comfortable and inspired, as well as appeal to the older demographic of the School of Business students who generally attend courses after hours. Richard says that designworkshop : sa suggested that they break up the building into non-uniform spaces, echoing the structure of an actual campus. ‘This was the kernel around which all our design thinking revolved.’

He adds that designworkshop : sa ‘were amazing’.

‘No matter how big the inevitable curve ball, they came back with brilliant workarounds every time.

It’s easy to pull off great design when there are no budgetary constraints, but the true test is when there are. Add to that not one but numerous clients with, inevitably, different priorities and agendas.’

Intense solo and collaborative brainstorming sessions between architects and designers resulted in the overall plan and flow, and from there emanated the finishes and fittings, colour palette, furniture and graphics. Carmen describes elements of the process, starting at the concept for the entrance: ‘We wanted to create a transitional space where you come out of the hectic Midrand traffic and slow down into a calming space of a “forest” with a timber walkway and a clearing within the “woods”. This allows you to breathe a sigh of relief before engaging with the double-volume glass entrance of the reception area.’

A striking element of the campus design is the signage: it goes beyond the functional into aesthetics.

Each area is signposted with large vinyl lettering laminated to the concrete wall and floor, engaging with the architecture and enhancing the environment.

At the building’s entrance, leading up to the reception counter, is the word ‘Welcome’, written in all our national languages. All the seating in the waiting area is upholstered in the same fabric, but in subtle variations of tone, to create a layered colour palette. A large and chunky woollen carpet not only warms and softens the space, but also ensures that sound doesn’t echo.

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‘IT’S EASY TO PULL OFF GREAT DESIGN WHEN THERE ARE NO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS, BUT THE TRUE TEST IS WHEN THERE ARE’

Top left The use of all 11 official languages in the design serves to strengthen the students’ sense of belonging to this campus. Top centre Transparent, yet still private and quiet. Above Loud and clear signage crawls from the floors up doors and walls. Bottom centre Different pops of colour signify each lecture room, yet all are offset with calming tones of grey. Bottom right Mindfully selected photographic images are a significant feature of the campus’s interior design.

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Each lecture room has a large number on the floor in front of the door and, in most cases, the numbers creep up onto the doors and walls. At the bottom of each door there is a small strip of colour providing a sneak preview of the colour found inside that lecture room. All other areas on campus are signposted in this fashion. As with the typography, wallpaper graphics play a major role in the interiors, each graphic carefully created for specific areas. The graphics and photography were designed in accordance with the brand’s attributes, so all the photographs were shot on film and have a warm, spontaneous feel to them.

The large wallpaper graphic to the rear of the building core is double volume and faces towards the outside back courtyard. When you look back at the building, the graphic is visible on both floors. Within the building, you only engage with half of it, giving you a strong sense that there’s more to come when you arrive in the same space on the next floor.

At every level, the complex detailing with which the team imbued the project gives the campus its youthful energy. Carmen describes the colour palette used for the lecture rooms: ‘The concept was that

each would be painted a light grey on the front and two side walls, while the back wall would have its own unique accent colour. We chose individual upholstery colours for each lecture room, and matched them closely to the specific accent colour. This resulted in a layering effect. Essentially, you walk into the lecture room and you’re greeted with a pop of bright colour, but as soon as you sit down and face forward, you’re presented with a muted minimal grey colour palette.’

Each wall within passages and public spaces is painted a different shade of grey, transforming what could be a rather bland, muted colour palette into something exciting and layered. Depending on the light quality in that particular space, the shades of grey change throughout the day, resulting in an everchanging colour palette. The team clearly had fun in the study lounge and library. ‘We wanted to break away from the traditional furniture installation and rather explore a concept where the description of what the area is used for becomes the furniture of the room.That’s how the “Think” ottoman was born.The letters T, H, I, N and K are built up onto the wall in 3D relief, and as the letter hits the floor, the bottom of the letter extends in ottoman sections for student seating. The spacing between the letters also allows for booth-style seating, so students can pull up the custom-designed tables that cantilever over their lap and work in groups or individually.’

To accentuate that true sense of campus life, it was crucial to link indoors and out. The canteen opens onto the back courtyard with stack-back doors, so there’s an easy inside-outside connection. The canteen furniture is fun and fresh in tangerine and lime and a few tables have been given a bright graphic treatment, little speech bubbles with ‘Hello’ in all national languages. The canteen tables and chairs spill out onto a paved courtyard with a central fountain, which in turn spills down onto a tiered outdoor section of lawn and olive trees. People can gather on the wide concrete stairs or on the lawn, under the trees. The area has a tangible park feeling about it and invites students to spend time on campus outside lecture times, creating an on-campus life.

From the signage to the wallpaper, the colours to the concepts, Richard and his team at disturbance, together with designworkshop : sa, have created a stylish yet wonderfully playful Varsity College campus that offers all the players the functionality and fun elements so integral to a campus experience. +27 (0)31 303 5191, designworkshopsa.co.za; +27 (0)31 202 0059, disturbance.co.za

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20 SUMMER HITS Together with the turning of the season come many products and ideas geared towards making the most of the long and balmy days of summer Words Genevieve Fisher

W SUMMER COLOURS

e’ve fallen in love with the latest summer lifestyle products, including designer indoor/outdoor furniture, new paint colours and melamine crockery. The choices were vast and varied but, with much effort, we narrowed it down to our top 20 products, each of which has a certain something that makes our heart skip a beat.

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DECKED OUT One of the first things to buy when the balmy

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weather hits is a deck chair.

Portable outdoor furniture

has evolved to be light, easy and, most important of all,

When preparing your home to welcome the new season,

comfy. The newly launched

nothing says ‘out with the old, in with the new’ more than

deck chair from Terrace

a slick lick of paint. Painting your walls is the first step

Living, then, is highly

towards bringing in that summer feeling, and if Plascon has

evolved and also comes in

anything to do with it, your hands will be full of brushes

a chic candy-striped fabric

dipped in the shades Hot ’n’ Spicy, Stardust and Namaqua

that epitomises summer.

Daisy, among others. Launched at the recent Decorex

The adjustable height bar

Johannesburg, the Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 is all

allows for total relaxation,

about balance. There are four ranges within this year’s

whether you’re reading,

forecast, each exemplifying a different quality of the

snoozing or catching some

concept of balance: Simplicity is made up of light, white

sun. The best part, though,

tones; Contrast consists of deep greys and blues with

is that it comes with a

accents of fuchsia pink and bright yellow; Pause comprises

nifty zip-up carry bag and

light and feminine yet mature colours; and finally there’s

shoulder strap, making

Dare, a theme that’s vibrant without being overwhelming.

it easier to schlep about.

0860 204 060, plascon.co.za

+27 (0)21 461 3552, terraceliving.co.za

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Creating outdoor living rooms is pivotal to outdoor furniture brand Dedon’s philosophy. Its Babylon collection of planters, garden vases and stools was created by Harry & Camila, the renowned design duo from Barcelona. Ribbed and asymmetrical, these eye-catching pieces are available in black, olive and grey. Available from Cane Time. +27 (0)21 510 1072, canetime.co.za

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LightLy does it

Box Living’s new Decorum collection is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Drawing on many global influences, the range is a result of a design collaboration between Tristan Voss and award-winning design duo, Maya Basyroel and Marcel Opstal. The attractive outdoor Kwal Swart lamp is made from synthetic rattan with an aluminium ring, enabling it to withstand the elements, and is available in three sizes. +27 (0)21 465 6480, boxliving.co.za

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ReLax and RecLine

Nothing says ‘summer living’ better than a sofa set that’s grand in size and comes with full cushions. New to Okha’s collection is the La Plage sofa, which could easily fit any beach house lounge or deck. The name is French for ‘the beach’, and just looking at the sofa makes us feel instantly on holiday. +27 (0)21 461 7233, okha.com

the magic of meLamine One of the best things about summer is the chance to entertain outdoors.

Whether we’re at a braai, a cocktail party or an impromptu get-together, enjoying

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the warm weather with a plate of braaied kebabs and mielies is how South Africans socialise when the temperature rises. Woollies’ melamine plates, platters, glasses and tumblers take the fuss out of outdoor entertaining, as they’re easy to clean, and light. They’re available in attractive, bright colours and the plates bear an exotic Moroccan motif.

0860 022 002, woolworths.co.za

gRowing waLLs

Vertical gardens are attractive and practical and allow owners of small homes to get the garden they desire. Based in Cape Town, Wall Gardens specialises in vertical succulent gardens that are low maintenance, hardy and indigenous. The frames used for these living works of art are made from recycled materials. +27 (0)84 812 8382, wallgardens.co.za

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Timber Time Wooden flooring is ideal if you want a contemporary and inviting outdoor living area. BestWood Flooring’s jarrah timber has become an industry favourite for external applications, such as decking, shutters, cladding and pergolas, not only because it ages so beautifully, but also because it is a sustainable hardwood. Jarrah timber can be left to oxidise, producing a distressed grey colour, and requires very little maintenance or oil to keep its rich, dark look. +27 (0)21 465 1035,

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Let the party begin with the Icecube by Extremis. This designer cooling box keeps your tipple of choice cool during those hot summer nights, while its built-in lighting feature gets everyone in a party mood.

Optional extras include a drain and hose, wheels, a cushion and a tray. Available from

11 GeTTinG fruiTy Aside from the bright pop colours of the Drop Fruit Bowl by Menu, we love that it looks a like a 3D paint splash. Made of summerycoloured silicone, the delightful bowl can be used to hold … anything, really, and will liven up any room. Available from Yuppiechef. +27 (0)21 702 4969, yuppiechef.co.za

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Summer Living

Kosmos Kudos The Kosmos Parasol by Extremis is a great example of innovative design. Opening and closing like a fan, the Kosmos parasol has two hidden magnets that keep it open and enable it to withstand the wind. It also has a light application that creates a warming glow and transforms it into

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more of a design feature than a mere umbrella. Made from high-tech polyester fabric, aluminium and stainless steel, the Kosmos Parasol is extremely strong and UV resistant. Available from Créma Design.

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In a flat spIn We love the idea of outdoor rugs – they show the great extent to which outdoor areas have become another ‘room’. Resembling a masterpiece of crotchet, the Spin rug by Paola Lenti will make a sexy addition to any outdoor space. Because it is made of polyolefin, a synthetic fibre that doesn’t absorb moisture, the Spin rug is well suited to the outdoors. Available from the Modern Home Company. +27 (0)11 262 0258, modernhome.co.za

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Summer often has us focusing on our health and wellbeing and we believe it should also give us pause to consider our natural environment. Enter the Chef’n EcoCrock, the coolest, simplest way to compost.

This nifty little device is designed to sit patiently and unobtrusively in your kitchen, waiting for you to dispose of organic scraps. It can hold up to 3,3 litres of material and can be safely left on the countertop for days, thanks to its odour-absorbing charcoal filter. Once it’s full you simply tip the compost into your veggie patch or rose garden. Available from Yuppiechef. +27 (0)21 702 4969, yuppiechef.co.za

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FABRIC FANTASTIC

Big, fluffy scatter cushions with eye-catching designs are a

Aside from wall paint, another way to give your home a dose

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of summer accents is to use fabric. From throws to curtains,

after a long winter. How about this scatter cushion with koi

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ALIEN RESURRECTION

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Rock on!

These wire rockers by Egg Designs are an ideal way to spend lazy summer days with a G & T in hand. Incorporating the same steel mesh technology used for shopping trolleys, and coated to prevent erosion, they’re perfectly suited to the outdoors. We also think they’d be a welcome addition to enliven an interior reading room. +27 (0)31 783 4953, eggdesigns.co.za

2 A diffeRent kettAl of swish There is a move towards making furniture and accessories adaptable to both indoor and outdoor nodes. We believe that it’s about time outdoor areas were given the same attention as our indoor areas, especially in sunny SA, and it was a

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similar line of thinking that inspired Italian architect and designer, Rodolfo Dordoni, to design Kettal’s latest outdoor furniture collection, Bitta. The name means ‘bollard’ in Italian, and the thick braiding is reminiscent of the ropes used for mooring boats. Available from Marlanteak. +27 (0)21 425 3817, marlanteak.com

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DECOREX

Stand photographs Michael Glenister

Decorating for

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decorex

the Good Life

Dolce Vita Designs captured the spirit of The Property Magazine perfectly when it designed our stand for Decorex Joburg 2012

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olce Vita Designs is an interior

Dolce Vita Designs has built extraordinary

architecture, design and

relationships with the best international and

decorating firm specialising

local suppliers and manufacturers, enabling it to

in hotels, lodges, restaurants,

find and execute the most effective and creative

and residential and corporate

solutions to design challenges.

interiors around the world. The firm has left its

The firm’s design philosophy echoes the

signature on many parts of South Africa and has

words of that master of design, Philippe Starck:

presented creative solutions to governments and

‘I don’t work. I dream.’

VIPs in Ghana, DRC, Malawi and Cameroon.

The Property Magazine is a leading lifestyle

Recently, Dolce Vita Designs completed

magazine that distributes to upmarket suburbs

the interior design and decor of a villa in Italy,

in SA’s wealthiest, most cosmopolitan cities,

for which it sourced only the best finishes and

including Johannesburg. To reflect this in

furniture from Europe.

the magazine’s Decorex Joburg 2012 stand,

Dolce vita translated from Italian means

Dolce Vita Designs commissioned CDD Design

‘good life’, and the name ‘Dolce Vita Designs’

to create a wallpaper that masked a skyline

encompasses all that the firm represents as

of Jozi’s iconic buildings with covers from

well as the services it offers. Italy has always

the mag, and used the mag’s signature red

inspired and invigorated the team members at

for highlights. The stand was furnished with

Dolce Vita Designs, who are influenced by the

Italian-manufactured pieces from the importer,

Italians’ enduring culture, the execution of their

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exclusivity of the glossy real estate and lifestyle

their simple yet wholesome cuisine and Italy’s

mag, while the red-and-white chequered floor,

magnificent classical architecture. It is from

provided by Bella Interiors and Inovar Flooring

these aspects of Italy that the team derives its

represented the originality and diversity of

passion, tenacity, originality and distinction.

The Property Magazine’s articles.

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ON SHOW

Slick in the city Grand in its size, modern in its architecture and comfortable in its decor, this is the home that most families dream of Words Tammy Sutherns Photographs Nic Baleta

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masterpiece of contemporary architecture, this house sits like a peacock among the pigeons in the quiet area of Glenkay, Johannesburg. Every aspect of the design – from the landscaping to the interiors – has been thought out and moulded to meet the needs and wants of the family that resides there.

Oddly, it is the garden that you notice first when entering the house. Seen from all the downstairs rooms, it’s magnified by enormous interior glass panels and positioned right in the centre of the grounds. A sleek and modern swimming pool takes centre stage, framed by lush green grass and dainty flowers.

Adrian Maserow of AMA Architects describes the garden as ‘a contemporary expression of the idea of a courtyard from which all its energy extends.’

‘The internal view is a beautiful contemplative garden that inspires expansive views through its landscape. The space/nature relationship is clearly defined by turning the house “inside-out”, as much of what would have been the home in a typical suburban pavilion design is in fact its garden,’ says Adrian, adding that the building materials, a combination of

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glass, concrete, polished stone, timber and aluminium, have a simplicity to them that enhances the home’s fine resolution.

Inside, the grandeur continues. The lounges, dining rooms, kitchen and entertainment areas, all sidle off from the sunny courtyard, providing spacious, comfortable, modern-day living. Wood and glass complement each other throughout the home, creating well-lit spaces and a natural, earthy feel.

Lauren Beckwith from LB Interiors has mirrored this natural theme in the decor. ‘I met with the family and understood their needs. They are homely people, so I needed to create something beautiful but liveable.’

She adds, ‘I like every part of it, especially how all the rooms flow into one another.’

The home has a classic yet contemporary feel, but retains cosy elements: the children’s bedrooms, while stylish and sleek, feature some of their favourite colours, and the lounge and family room are as comfortable as they are beautiful.

Neutrals, warm browns, whites and beiges are brightened up with injections of colour from hanging artworks. Quirky lights and features, such as the

brimming bookcase in the study, add character and life, transforming the house into a home.The structure, layout and features of the home, including a gym, sauna, 18-seat dining room table, entertainment rooms and study, are equally impressive, as is the spacious openplan kitchen. With its white countertops and silver finishes, the kitchen radiates sophistication.

A staircase encased in glass leads upstairs to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is simple and elegant and features a large bathroom and walk-in cupboard.

A person could spend hours tucked away in this cosy room without venturing out into the rest of the house.The same can be said of the bedroom’s balcony, where extraordinary views exhort one to linger. Each en-suite bathroom has large glass showers, bowl-like bathtubs and walnut cupboards and is as inviting as the rest of the home.

Adrian says, ‘The design of this home is unusual in this conservative suburb, where boundaries have been questioned by placing it within the ordinarily suburban box-house architectural patterns.’

The result is an original home that proves that a family can have it all.

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Their unique extrusions allow for ultra-quiet operation and their customised installations are neat and unobtrusive. The security shutter blocks off the upstairs sleeping areas entirely from the downstairs living areas, providing the family with optimum security and peace of mind. Previous page, bottom left New Way Power, manufacturers and distributors of superior power-generating systems, supplied the reliable residential 60kVA automatic silent generator set which operates quietly, surpassing industry standards and going almost unnoticed.

New Way Power’s turnkey solutions include on-site assessment, design, quality manufacturing, on-site commissioning with contract service and maintenance. Previous page, bottom right Lauren Beckwith, owner of LB Designs, has created a space that is classic yet contemporary and liveable. Lauren has been an interior designer for 20 years and specialises in the interior design of hotels, casinos and homes. Her design portfolio includes the home of Absa CEO Maria Ramos. This page, left Cobra’s taps, mixers and sanitaryware have been utilised throughout the home.

The main bathroom features side-by-side Duras countertop basins, which are perfectly complemented by Cobra’s Designer range single-lever Callisto basin mixers, while the free-standing Cobra bath with surround rail makes a luxurious statement. The environmentally friendly Damara range features robust functionality and state-of-the-art technology, comparable to the best in the world. Damara’s taps and sink mixers allow users to regulate the amount of hot water dispensed, while its singlerange mixer comes complete with a built-in water- and energy-saving ceramic disc cartridge. By including single-lever mixers and quarterturn handle taps and mixers, the Damara range cleverly combines both traditional and modern design. This page, above right Delawood were responsible for all the woodwork and joinery in the home, including the custom-designed walnut cupboards, doors and frames that lend warmth to the kitchen’s ambience. Established in 1997, Delawood custom craft Cobra Watertech, 0861 21 21 21

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Adrian Maserow Profile: AMA Architects AMA Architects have vast experience in the design of many building types, and this background gives the group a holistic view of architectural design.

AMA Architects have designed notable residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects, as well as specialist projects, such as the clubhouse at Blair Atholl. They are also well respected for their refurbishment work. Based in Sandton, AMA Architects have continued to grow their design influence nationally since their establishment in 1993, through their practise of visionary and creative architecture. These dynamic works have been realised through the talent, insight, dedication and energy of the team led by the visionary directors Adrian Maserow, Gerald Pereira and Marco Fanucchi.

Each team member is dedicated to the profession’s highest goals and, through an intense and collaborative design approach, AMA Architects have distinguished themselves as a leading, contemporary, design-orientated firm. The realisation of worthy design goes hand in hand with a service that is delivered with enthusiasm, integrity and confidentiality. AMA Architects employ the latest technologies to ensure that their clients receive efficient and professional documentation.

AMA Architects have chosen the path of courage over convention, as evidenced in the design of this discerning Glenkay home. The courtyard concept is ancient but used infrequently these days, but it has allowed this home to have maximum spatial flexibility in an openplan environment, to meet both living and entertainment requirements. The

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TRAVEL

fisherman An Ode tO the

Like the fishing village of Paternoster, Abalone House radiates soul and charm Words Tammy Sutherns

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TRAVEL

Opening page The view from the upper deck of Abalone House, Paternoster. This page, clockwise from top Abalone House’s thatched roofs and whitewashed exterior walls match the traditional architectural vernacular of the fishing village; the fireplace in the lounge makes for cosy evenings; ‘Tea by the Sea’ is served in the pretty Orchid Room.

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ou’d be forgiven for thinking you’d slipped into another time zone as, bleary-eyed from the two-hour drive from Cape Town, you blink at the whitewashed little cottages dotted along Paternoster’s beach. There’s not a shopping mall in sight, and next to no traffic – only clear skies, fishing boats resting on the beach and local children smiling gleefully at their handcrafted decorative hearts made from seashells and wire.

To stay in Paternoster is to rejoice in the rustic.

You can walk the streets in peace, from the quaint Jem & Pantoffels shop to the beautiful Stone Fish Art Gallery, passing by local fishermen selling sea-fresh,

juicy crayfish at street corners and exhorting you to buy a few to cook on the braai at home. Beach restaurants and pizzerias tempt with simple but tasty food.You can drag out a canoe out and brave the icy Atlantic waves or jog along the kilometres of beach and breathe in the salt air.

But it’s still nice to return from all of this to your five-star lodgings at Abalone House.

Seen from the outside, the hotel maintains the modest whitewashed look of the rest of the buildings in the village, but its interiors speak a far more comfortable and luxurious truth.

With its crackling fire in the lounge and an entrance hall, bar and dining area that are rich in art,

colour and textures, Abalone House makes it difficult for you to decide if it’s preferable to be drinking in the magnificent views from the deck, or drinking a glass of sherry by the fire.

Inspired by owners’ Johan Jansen van Vuuren and Stef Venter’s vibrant and indulgent taste, the furniture is warm, inviting and trendy.

The bar and entrance hall lead out onto a fantastically lit courtyard with outside furniture, candles and two plunge pools.

And just when you can’t imagine the views in Paternoster getting any better, the upstairs deck proves that they can indeed, thanks to cosy loungers, a Jacuzzi and deck chairs.

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Clockwise from top left Tretchikoff prints hang on the walls of the reception room and set the tone for the rich and vibrant decor theme that carries through to the rest of the hotel’s rooms; meals are taken amid the opulence of Saffron Restaurant; the fragrant courtyard with swimming pool and deck.

The bedrooms open either onto the upper deck or the courtyard below and provide guests with every comfort – under-floor heating, television, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and a bed that is sure to hold you captive for a few hours longer in the morning. (The evening turn-down service and the chocolate next to your pillow are just Abalone House showing off!) But it’s the food that really puts Abalone House on the map.

Saffron Restaurant’s Executive Chef Darren Stewart has compiled a menu laden with West Coast seafood and local delicacies while adding gourmet twists, such as beetroot soup with goat’s cheese ravioli

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and hake risotto with pickled carrot and the Saffron house salad. Guests may pair these dishes with a wine on Saffron’s Platinum-rated list, which includes wines from the West Coast and surrounds, South African MCCs, French champagnes and the world’s top six single-malt whiskeys.

The Tea by the Sea proves how far Abalone House will go to spoil its guests. The tea is served daily in the Orchid Room conservatory overlooking the bay.

Darren whips up his signature Gâteau St Honore, strawberry cream disks and savoury pancake roulades along with other snacks and a selection of fine teas.

The village friendliness that characterises Paternoster is apparent in Abalone House’s staff and adds to the homeliness of your stay.

Paternoster is a place where you can imagine walking your dogs or letting your children ride their bikes down to the beach for the day. Perhaps you could use the retreat to hole up in winter and work on that novel you never got round to writing.

Family time or soul time, this is the place to escape to, not only to rest, but also to get back to basics. +27 (0)86 722 7973, abalonehouse.co.za

KLIPDRIFT GOLD DINNER

The Gold standard Words Candace King Photographs Michael Glenister

All were in good spirits at the Klipdrift Gold Property Dinner, a sleek affair for brandy connoisseurs and novices alike

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he Dutch call it brandewijn, meaning ‘burnt wine’. The French regard it as the ‘water of life’, or eau-de-vie. And South Africans typically refer to it as ‘Klippies and Cola’.

No matter the term or the way in which it’s produced, brandy is enjoyed universally in all its varieties and is the preferred after-dinner drink.

The origin of brandy is closely linked to the development of distillation and is believed to have originated in the Netherlands. Although mostly grape-based, brandy can be distilled from any fruit.

The most notable brandy-producing countries are France, Spain, Italy and South Africa.

Cognac and Armagnac are the only brandies produced in their appellation contrôlée in southwest France. There are several fascinating myths surrounding the rich spirit: massaging brandy into

the scalp stimulates hair growth; in the 1700s the monks of a monastery-run hospice would send out St Bernards with brandy barrels attached to their collars in order to rescue and warm up hypothermic travellers crossing the Great St Bernard Pass in the western Swiss Alps between Italy and Switzerland.

Although, scientifically, brandy dilates the blood vessels and leads to heat loss, it definitely heats up social gatherings and dinner parties. In conjunction with The Property Magazine, South Africa’s premier brandy distillery, Klipdrift, hosted an exceptional dinner where its multiple-award-winning pot-stilled brandy, Klipdrift Gold, was the centre of attention.

Contributing to the evening’s success was the venue, Le Châtelat Boutique Guest House, in the ‘Beverley Hills of Johannesburg’, Sandhurst.

Le Châtelat is a French Provençal-style venue with a

countryside ambience, exquisite antique decor and a charming garden beneath its balcony.

Our guests were treated to a sumptuous threecourse meal paired with Klipdrift Gold (cocktails or neat). Nicky Manson, editor of The Property Magazine, kicked off the evening with a few words of welcome and then it was over to Distell Klipdrift Gold Brand Ambassador, Jacob ‘Daddy’ Mabogoane, who took to the floor with a few jokes and a few wise words on the brand and how to drink it.

‘Klipdrift Gold is the way,’ he told us. ‘This is the future. Distilled at the Klipdrift Distillery in Robertson in the Western Cape, Klipdrift Gold is a proudly South African super-premium 21-yearold vintage brandy made from a blend of pot-stilled brandies of nine different ages. You can drink it in two ways: neat or with water. For the ladies who find

Guest list Lloyd Jaffee Granadilla Capital, Candace King The Property Magazine, Milos Kovacevic The Property Magazine, Petunia Ledwaba Eskom, Jacob ‘Daddy’ Mabogoane Distell, Maiketso Kgantsi Distell, Khosi Malebane Tribal Wear, Tumie Mamashela Distell, Nicky Manson (Editor) The Property Magazine, Sonnyboy Marakalla Kgokano Trading, Mashego Mathumetse Belrex528, Sidney Matsama Lermat, Jenni McCallum The Property Magazine, John Monageng Liquor Store, Refiloe Montsho Swatch Group, Mpho Morudu Distell, Musa Musandiwa, Bianca van Deventer Media Nova, Albert van Rensburg Media Nova.

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drinking it neat too harsh, I recommend drinking Klipdrift Gold with ginger ale and a few cubes of ice.’

With a heritage that spans almost a century, the growing Klipdrift brand includes the original Klipdrift Export, the ready-todrink Klipdrift & Cola, Klipdrift Premium, and the star of the show, Klipdrift Gold. Distell Klipdrift Gold Brand Ambassador, Maiketso Kgantsi, said, ‘I advise consumers to invest in local brandies, such as the Klipdrift range. Klipdrift Gold has won several awards over the years, including bronze, silver and gold.’ Klipdrift Gold’s accolades include awards won in the International Spirits Challenge, the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), and the Veritas Awards, where the brand won double gold in 2010.

So the next time you go for gold, maak jouself tuis with a neat Klipdrift Gold by holding your glass in the palm of your hand, nosing it and then taking your first sip, slowly, allowing the floral, fruity and woody flavour to linger in your mouth. Now that’s lekker!

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Starter Duck and foie gras terrine, mini brioche loaf, champagne jelly and slow roasted fig pâté. Served with Klipdrift Gold with fig jam, fresh lemon juice and Desiderius Pongrácz.

Main Black-truffle-infused beef fillet with the perfect roast potatoes, ganache of fresh garden vegetables and port demi-glace. Served with Klipdrift Gold, Vintage Port, Ramazzotti Amaro, honey and fresh lemon juice.

Dessert Chocolate bar cake – layers of moist chocolate sponge with hazelnut praline, caramel and dark chocolate ganache layers served with Chantilly cream and chilli-cherry compote. Served with Klipdrift Gold, neat.

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PROPERTY DINNER

Memorable and motivational Words Nicky Manson Photographs Michael Glenister

It was an evening of inspirational people and projects at HQ in Sandton

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ophisticated, sleek and trendy, HQ in Sandton was the perfect headquarters for our Johannesburg Property Dinner, where we hosted a band of equally sophisticated guests. HQ is renowned for its menu, which is as simple as it is delicious.The restaurant only serves steak and chips, and so it ensures that it’s the best steak and chips in town.

Realtors, property gurus, architects and decor experts – our friends, old and new – joined us for dinner, and conversation flowed along with great wines and moved from debates on the current state of the property market to discussions on the virtues of boarding schools and why the Michaelhouse/Hilton annual rugby game is good for business.

The different pace of business in Cape Town versus Johannesburg also made for interesting table talk. Adrienne Hersch, Debbie Justus and Rose Kin agreed that everything moves faster in Joburg, and the property market is no exception. Capetonians, they said, tend to take their time when house hunting, whereas in Joburg, the property market is much more cut and dried.

Our guests were full of news about inspiring projects too. Amjar Lux Dursan and Shannon Botes from Italtile proudly announced that their company is growing quickly and will soon be opening a number of new showrooms, in the footsteps of the successful Bryanston showroom. Richard Nuss told us all about the trendy colours in Nouwens Carpets’ new Madison Square and Kirman ranges, as inspired by Dave Nemeth’s trend report, while Munroe Swirsky of Rhoms Timberworld also had a number of new ranges to report on.

Vered’s Stephen Brick took a positive approach, saying he was focusing on building his brand and getting ahead. He believes there is a lot of business out there, depending on where you look. And Engel & Völkers’ Craig Hutchison told us he’d opened five shops in three months.

And when it comes to inspiring architecture, there was plenty to talk about: Gauteng’s Monaghan Farm, for example, a green estate that combines sophisticated family living in beautiful surrounds. The architects have carefully planned the homes according to stringent architectural guidelines, to deliver

gorgeous buildings that are well integrated with the natural habitat. Johan Lategan, who is involved in the marketing of the development, said the estate would have only 300 properties upon completion, each on a plot of a minimum 1 000m2. He emphasised that no double-storey buildings are allowed and that homes may not exceed 25% of the plot size.

Architect Nico van der Meulen is certainly your man when it comes to spectacular homes. He described a Moscow home he’d recently designed: it sits on 4 000m2 in the middle of a forest and cost around $15 million to $20 million (about R127 million to R170 million).

La Balise Marina is another exciting offshore development. Ryan Proksch is involved in sales, and he knows the area well. He said that business is booming and that as a result there is a big expat community in Mauritius, so it’s a great place for South Africans to live and work. Homes at La Balise Marina start at around R6 million, putting the dream of owning a luxury contemporary home with views of the Indian Ocean not entirely out of reach.

Inspired yet? We are.

Guest list Shannon Botes Italtile, Stephen Brick Vered, Dirk Henzen Studio 3 Architects, Helen Henzen Studio 3 Architects, Adrienne Hersch Adrienne Hersch Properties, Craig Hutchison Engel & Völkers, Debbie Justus Adrienne Hersch Properties, Rose Kin Rhoms Timberworld, Milos Kovacevic The Property Magazine, Johan Lategan Monaghan Farm, Amjar Lux Dursan Italtile, Nicky Manson (Editor) The Property Magazine, Jenni McCallum The Property Magazine, Richard Nuss Nouwens Carpets, Gideon Pelser Monaghan Farm, Mark Pettipher Media Nova, Ryan Proksch La Balise Marina, Tracey-Lee Schuster The Property Magazine, Munroe Swirsky Rhoms Timberworld, Nico van der Meulen Nico van der Meulen Architects, Tony Vaughan Media Nova.

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TAPPING INTO

TALENT

Updating your bathroom or kitchen?

Let the experts guide you on the look and feel, from taps to tiling and from counters to appliances Photographs Michael Glenister Location Le Ch창telat Boutique Guest House, Sandton

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CLASSIC TRADING Arief Moosa Director What look is hot in bathrooms right now? The current trends for bathrooms are open spaces, walk-in showers, freestanding showers and baths, and a clinical or marbled look. What’s the quickest way of making over a bathroom? The introduction of 4 mm Italian wall tiles gives any homeowner the perfect no-mess tiling revamp because it lets you tile on tile. Furthermore, the introduction of the Geberit Monolith cistern allows you to swap your existing toilets for the latest look.

These are standard stock items at Classic Trading. What are considered luxury purchases for bathrooms? The Hansgrohe Axor Starck Shower Heaven and the Fantini Acquapura free-standing shower column.

Bathroom accessories with Swarovski elements also add a nice touch of bling to luxury bathrooms. These items are in stock at Classic Trading. If someone could add just one of your products to his or her bathroom, what would you recommend?

An eco-friendly shower head that is refreshing and invigorating.

FRANKE KITCHEN SYSTEMS

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Clinton Soutter National Sales Manager

Brennan Menday Deputy Managing Director

What look is hot in kitchens right now?

A minimalistic kitchen with stainless steel finishes and hidden appliances with natural stone elements is the trend, as are under-mount sinks. What’s the quickest way of making over a kitchen?

The quickest way to renovate your kitchen would be to replace the external cupboard doors and handles and to replace the countertops with either a granite or synthetic top accompanied by one of the latest Franke sinks and sink mixers, giving your kitchen a fresh new look and feel. Stainless steel does not date and, most importantly, it is very hygienic. What’s considered a luxury purchase for a kitchen? The ZIP HydroTap is the ultimate in convenience, offering the homeowner instant chilled, filtered water and instant boiling water on tap. The ZIP HydroTap, with its fivemicron filter system, removes impurities but leaves essential fluoride, giving you healthy boiling or chilled filtered water instantly. Impurities such as dirt, rust, chlorine and microorganisms are not good for your health. They also affect the taste of what you eat and drink. If someone could add just one of your products to his or her kitchen, what would you recommend? I would definitely recommend two items: the Franke Waste Disposer, as it offers a hygienic and effective disposal of waste within the home, in turn minimising waste and odours; and the Kubus Filterflow water purification sink mixer, as our water source is under scrutiny and therefore water filtration systems are becoming increasingly essential to ensuring the health of your family.

What look is hot in kitchens right now?

Of course, from my point of view, Miele appliances, with their timeless design and absolute luxury, enhance the appearance of any kitchen. On the cabinetry side, however, white or gloss white remains a key colour influence in modern openplan kitchens. And having an island in this open-plan environment, with a counter-type eating area included, is all about modern in-kitchen entertaining.

What’s the quickest way of making over a kitchen? Change the panelling of the cupboard doors and replace cupboards with soft closing drawers instead of shelves for better use of space.

Add good lighting. What’s considered a luxury purchase for kitchens? The finishing touches, such as your choice of tops, hinging and runners, which provide soft closing and no rattling for both cupboards and drawers. Miele as a luxury purchase? No. Miele cooking appliances are a necessity, as their performance is outstanding. If someone could add just one of your appliances to his or her kitchen, what would you recommend? One of our ovens – for perfect cooking results every time. We call it ‘performance meets function’. As one of our customers said, ‘My Miele oven has turned me into a superb chef.

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OUTLOOK Al fresco à la mode Photographs Michael Glenister Shot on location at The Peech Boutique Hotel & Bistro

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CANE TIME

SW CONTRACTS

Hylton Arelisky Director

Sean Williams Owner

What aspects of outdoor living do you specialise in? We specialise in what we are good at, and that is, supplying quality outdoor furniture to both the residential and contract markets in the most amazing, trendsetting designs available, which we source from various countries around the world. It is not ethical to divulge who our private clients are.

But from a hospitality perspective, you will find our furniture in some of the most sought-after and discerning hotels in South Africa, Africa, Mauritius and the Maldives.

The major trends in outdoor living this season? Furniture, like fashion, tends to change from season to season. But there are still the favourites which become timeless functional pieces. In other words, your must-haves would include your modular pieces, which can be moved around to create a different look and feel for an area. One or two of your must-have products? There is so much to choose from. The Orbit by Dedon has always been a firm favourite, and now it is available in an even bigger size. Our two new pieces, the City Camp daybed and swing, are definite musts for those long, lazy summer days. Projects that truly showcase your expertise?

We have been busy with a number of exciting developments in Mauritius and Dubai. One can see our range at Eden Island, Seychelles, as well. And what is your favourite outdoor item? Definitely the new City Camp swing from Dedon.

What aspects of outdoor living does your business specialise in? We specialise mainly in moulded polypropylene chairs, bar stools and tables for outdoor use. We have a stunning new outdoor supplier, Europlast, with amazing, funky, retro products for all applications. All our suppliers are Italian and exclusive to SW Contracts. Our most recent clients are Alexander Forbes, Anglo American, Sanral, FNB and Multichoice. We also do Col’Cacchio Pizzeria’s restaurants and Food Lover’s Market. Our biggest retail client is Famous Brands (Wimpy, Debonairs and Tashas). The major trends in outdoor living this season?

Items that are functional yet affordable, which light up, are trendy and can be used outdoors. The fastmoving colours are dove grey and beige, as they hide dirt better than white does, but white is still the bestseller. We do very well with our Ola armchair (R500, excluding VAT) – it’s very durable and comfortable.

Projects that truly showcases your expertise? On the corporate side, Anglo American – the staff love the new canteen and say how comfortable the chairs are, which is always lovely to hear. Even the main guy at Anglo is chuffed. On the retail side, Food Lover’s Market was the first to by our Moema wooden leg chair, which launched in Milan in April this year. And Tashas restaurants are always a must to be at – we do the chairs and tables for all their stores.

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LIVING

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In terms of house prices, Bryanston is the middle-of-the-range neighbourhood if you’re looking for an affordable, upmarket home close to Sandton

Words Candace King

EAT, PRAY, LIVE Bryanston is the only Johannesburg suburb to offer four government primary schools, two government high schools and five private schools.

The area also has several guest houses, churches (New Life Church, Saint Michael’s Anglican Church, Bryanston Bible Church and New Covenant Church), large shopping centres and convenience stores, corner bistros, fine-dining restaurants and entertainment spots. In short, everything a growing family could possibly need.

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ryanston was either named after a civil parish village in north Dorset in England or after Bryanston Square in Marylebone, London. The link between the two British locales lies with 6th Baronet Sir William Portman who purchased Dorset Village and named Bryanston Square after it.

Situated on the sites of the former farms Driefontein and Rietfontein, South Africa’s Bryanston was proclaimed a township by SA Townships under the chairmanship of Sir Abe Bailey.

Sir Bailey was a property and township developer, politician, financier, sportsman and philanthropist who owned several farms in Johannesburg, including Bryanston, Hyde Park and Monaghan Farm. He also owned Bryanston Square in London, and this is most likely the source of the suburb’s name.

According to Jonathan Broekman of boutique realty agency Homes of Distinction, Bryanston

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originally consisted of 200 plots of just over 1 ha each. It was crisscrossed by dirt roads, the nearest tar road ending where Sandton Mediclinic sits today.

Vegetables and other produce were traded between the farms, and trading stores could be found in the area where the Big Ben and Cramerview centres are situated today.

St Peter’s Boys’ School opened in 1950, St Stithians in 1953 and Bryanston Primary in 1954, the latter with only four classrooms and an administration block. In the ’60s, more schools opened, and property subdivisions began as more people moved to the area.

Sandton later became a separate municipality from Johannesburg, and Bryanston became Sandton’s largest suburb.

Bryanston was one of the first areas in the country to be laid out and serviced in accordance with modern town planning principles. Many of the street names, including Mount, Portman, Bruton,

Arlington and Grosvenor, are reminders of the suburb’s London connection.

In the 1990s, clusters became popular and the original plots were further subdivided. At the same time the Bryanston Country Club (built in 1948) began selling off some of its land, which led to the establishment of more estates and office parks.

‘In fact, Bryanston grew so quickly that in 2007 the electrical substation near Bryanston Shopping Centre could no longer supply enough electricity to all the new dwellings,’ says Jonathan.

Major water, sewerage and electrical upgrades are ongoing, to accommodate the densification of the area. Upmarket complexes, clusters and large luxury homes remain popular in Bryanston. However, Lightstone’s statistics indicate that the different property ownership options are fairly evenly represented in the suburb: 38% of all Bryanston properties are freehold, 28% are estates and 33% are sectional title.

Living

WhaT The agenTs say We talk to Dominic Courtney and Blyth Marrier of Pam Golding Properties about life in Bryanston.

What makes Bryanston so appealing?

Bryanston is not only conveniently situated close to the Sandton CBD, but also has every amenity residents could wish for close at hand. Although many people view Bryanston as a pricey area, there are freehold, sectional title and cluster homes available in the mid-range to high-end markets, and they represent good value for money in an area that has long proved to hold its value, even during times of economic hardship. how do property prices in Bryanston compare with prices in other suburbs?

Bryanston is more expensive than some surrounding suburbs, such as Fourways and Lonehill, but is closer to the Sandton CBD and therefore commands a higher price. However, it is more affordable than suburbs such as Hyde Park, Morningside, Hurlingham and Sandhurst.

Is property here gaining in value?

According to Lightstone, house prices in Bryanston are showing a slow but steady appreciation. While the average price of a freehold house was R3,36 million in 2010, now it is R3,83 million. The average sectional title home cost R1,034 million in 2010 and costs R1,11 million in 2012. has the rise in commercial and retail development boosted homebuyers’ interest? Bryanston is situated between Fourways and Sandton and is an easy commute for many executives working in the surrounding areas. Some residents work at the many nearby office parks and businesses being developed along William Nicol Drive and Main Road. One example is The Campus, in Main Road, which is home to leading companies, such as Shell and Dimension Data. Tiger Brands, Microsoft South Africa and Ogilvy South Africa can also be found in Bryanston’s substantial commercial hub.

FIve ThIngs TO dO In BryansTOn and surrOunds 1.

Work on your swing or play a bit of tennis or squash at Bryanston Country Club, Johannesburg’s second-largest golf and country club.

2. Visit the R500-million nicolway Bryanston shopping centre. It is 23 000m in size and 2

has about 90 retail stores.

3. Meander through the outdoor Bryanston Organic and natural Market. In addition to farm-fresh produce, you’ll find organic preserves and other organic foods and deli products, organic clothing, jewellery, photographs and other artworks, live entertainment, and art and craft activities for kiddies.

4. Visit La Campagnola in Hobart Grove Centre for a romantic Italian meal, or spice things up at ghazal north Indian restaurant at Coachmans Crossing.

Why would you encourage people to invest in Bryanston? The ongoing building activity is a sure sign that people have great confidence in the area. Bryanston is often seen as a barometer of the Johannesburg residential property market. If that is true, then the market appears to be on a slow but steady path to recovery.

5. Try out your cycling prowess at the Toyota MTn Cycle Park on Main Road.

With thanks to …

Homes of Distinction, +27 (0)11 706 8238, homesofdistinction.co.za Opening page and this spread, top left A Bryanston mansion on sale through Pam Golding Properties. This page, top to bottom A home in Re/Max Masters’ portfolio; the new Nicolway Bryanston shopping mall holds the biggest Woolworths Food store in the country; a home in Pam Golding Properties’ portfolio.

Pam golding Properties, Bryanston Clusters, +27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za Re/Max Masters, +27 (0)11 463 3199, remax-masters.co.za

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Real estate

residential & commercial

Slow and Steady Pretoria’s residential property market is showing signs of a slow recovery, says Pam Golding Properties Regional Executive Pretoria, Retha Schutte

T

aking economic and other prevailing fundamentals into account, I believe that the residential property market of Pretoria, Centurion and surrounds will remain relatively flat for the remainder of 2012 as compared with the growth levels of 2011, because the demand for upmarket homes is generally low.

However, there are some areas of the market which are performing strongly.

In February, the property research organisation, Lightstone, named Woodhill as the top golf estate in terms of value for 2011. One of the most upmarket golf estates in Pretoria, Woodhill’s annual property price appreciation was 34%. It is worth noting that this increase was for properties in the R2,4 million to R3,4-million bracket.

Most of the properties sold overlook the greens or are situated around the golf course. Affordability was a major driver.The proximity to major routes and amenities, excellent security, the golf course, tennis and squash courts, the country club and the nearby Woodhill College also fuelled buyers’ interest levels.

Woodhill is not the only golf estate that’s doing well. Security and golf estates throughout the Pretoria region are in demand, particularly as safety remains a major concern. I believe that estate properties will remain in demand well into the foreseeable future.

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In recent months we have seen an increase in activity in areas such as Waterkloof Ridge, Waterkloof and Brooklyn. These areas are among the most exclusive residential suburbs in Pretoria and are home to embassy personnel, high-profile business executives and sports celebrities. A shortage of stock in the price band of R2,8 million to R4,5 million is being experienced in these areas and we view this as a most welcome development. However, it is too early to say with certainty whether this signals a turning market.

Another positive development is the increase in the number of first-time homebuyers entering the Pretoria region as a direct result of the banks relaxing their lending criteria coupled with lower interest rates.

The high demand for rental properties across the Pretoria region has been noted and is pushing up rental prices across the board. Consequently the buyto-let market is slowly but steadily coming back into its own as investors re-enter the market.

Challenges are being experienced in the residential property market countrywide and the Pretoria and Centurion areas are no different. But just how does this affect buyers and sellers? In my view, approaches to today’s property market must be practical and level headed. Buyers and sellers should seek out sound advice that will enable them to make

informed decisions based on comparative values, the state of the market and future projections.

There is always much debate around whether sellers should grant property agents sole mandates.

Generally speaking, a sole mandate ensures a better marketing plan, a more concerted effort, wider media exposure and a much greater level of commitment from the agent. Competition is healthy, but it needs to be between interested buyers rather than between estate agents. Selling a property is a process, and price counselling from an experienced and responsible agent is vital. From the buyer’s perspective, it is imperative to explore the market thoroughly, set aside time to visit properties and glean as much marketrelated information as possible. A practical approach to buying and selling property is therefore essential.

A word of caution in closing: when it comes to property, settle for nothing less than the best possible professional advice.

Retha Schutte, Pam Golding Properties Regional Executive Pretoria

johannesburg Residential

Your Move Sandy Geffen, Executive Director of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, says it is possible to have a beautiful, tranquil garden and still save precious water Whether they’re walking through the bushveld, taking part in their favourite sport or simply kicking back around the braai with good friends, South Africans love the outdoors, which helps explain why beautiful, well-kept gardens are so important to local homeowners – and home values. Even those who live in flats and town houses like to have somewhere lovely and green to walk, think and entertain in.

But SA also has a serious water shortage, so it is important to start making our gardens as waterwise as possible. We need to learn that ‘green’ doesn’t have to mean huge stretches of waterhungry lawn. Of course, the most effective way to save water in a garden is to create a Zen-like space with pebble or gravel pathways, striking containers planted with drought-resistant grasses, shrubs and palms, one shaded, cool oasis around a reflecting pool or fountain and a firepit with permanent seating for entertaining. But for those who prefer a greener, more lush look, being water-wise is mostly about making better use of indigenous plants and clever watering techniques.

Indigenous plants are hardier and more frost resistant than exotic plants and are typically evergreen. They generally also produce flowers and fruit that are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and many give off wonderful perfumes.

And who can argue the delights of a fragrant garden full of birdsong? In addition, several indigenous species can be used as hedges to act as windbreaks and create impenetrable natural barriers that also block out sound, making your garden a haven of security and tranquillity.

As for watering, the ideal is to have an automated irrigation system for different parts of the garden, to water each section as efficiently as possible and, preferably, the water should come from a rainwater tank or a grey-water recycling system.

How we water is also important. It is best to water in the cool early morning or evening and not when it is windy or hot. Water should also reach the roots of plants, not the leaves, so instead of frequent light watering, rather give garden beds a good soak less often, to encourage roots to grow down into the soil and improve drought tolerance.

Many homeowners derive great pleasure from hand-watering, which not only cuts down on water wastage, but is a peaceful way to get to really know and enjoy your garden too.

Water in your garden, be it a fountain, a bubbling brook, a pond or a gurgling, sparkling pool, is the ultimate pleasure.

High-end Houghton Pam Golding Properties (PGP) introduces The Houghton, an exclusive, contemporary development featuring luxury apartments and penthouses. The Houghton is set against 68ha of private parkland and overlooks a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Phase 1 has sold out and only 30% of the units in Phase 2 are still for sale, including two- to fivebedroom apartments priced from R3,7 million to R36 million. The R420-million Phase 3 will be launched soon. In addition to residential units, this phase will have a luxury amenities complex, including a health spa, 50-seat cinema, hair salon and two restaurants. Chief Executive Andrew Golding says, ‘This is one of the first residential developments of its kind in South Africa and indications are that it could well become a trendsetter in terms of the lifestyle choice and amenities it affords residents.’ +27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za

Painting the town red Stor-Age has opened a new store in the heart of the Joburg CBD, turning a dilapidated manufacturing plant on Rosettenville Road into a modern and inspirational building. At 11 000m2, it is one of the largest stores in the group’s stable, with six floors and over 600 self-storage units ranging from 3m2 to 30m2. ‘Stor-Age is pleased to have a foothold in Gauteng and particularly in the city centre,’ says CEO Gavin Lucas. ‘Stor- Age Joburg City has seen a significant influx of customers not only from surrounding residential areas, such as Parktown, Westcliff, Houghton and Soweto, but also from residents and commercial firms in the CBD itself,’

Until next month, Sandy

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Words Candace King

Though inland far we be, Our souls have sight of that immortal sea Which brought us hither.

(William Wordsworth, Intimations of Immortality)

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R2,5 billion],’ says Jonathan Tagg, director for

be exceptional, Jonathan says. Element Bay is

strong demand for residential

Pam Golding Properties in Mauritius. Buyers

complete and Phase 2, Element Bay Resort, has

property in Mauritius, and new

are mainly interested in properties in the

been launched. Prices for a fully furnished unit

developments, such as AO Luxury

$400 000 to $1 million price range (about

at Element Bay Resort start from R3 million.

Resort and Element Bay Resort, are selling

R3,3 million to R8,3 million), for either leisure or

rapidly. ‘Since entering the Mauritian market

retirement purposes, he adds.

Only a handful of units are still for sale at

with a dedicated Pam Golding Properties office

Jonathan adds that, given the high rate of property development in the last few years and the exclusive lifestyle offered by the island, it’s

10 years ago, we have virtually sold out six

AO Luxury Resort, where construction is set

not difficult to see why Mauritius is becoming

integrated resort scheme (IRS) and real estate

to begin this November. Because AO is linked

increasingly sought after as a permanent

scheme (RES) developments at a total sales

to a wonderful beach and is in a prime spot

residential location.

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decor & design

Belle of the ball Exclusivity has a new face Words Tammy Sutherns

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he recently revamped five-star

Mauritian architecture, they have thatched

in the ’60s. The more I designed, the more I

Lux Belle Mare Hotel Resort

roofs, spacious open-plan living areas, a

made it light and simple. My aim was to create

has newly designed Lux Villas,

simplicity of design and a touch of colour.

an uncluttered ambience to help rebalance the

a collection of just 12 exclusive

Lux Island Resort (formerly Naiade Resorts)

body and soul.’

residences nestling on the shores of the east

appointed Kelly to spice up the resort by

coast of Mauritius.

revamping the design. Kelly explains, ‘This

comes complete with private heated swimming

The Lux Villas’ modern interiors were

Each villa overlooks the pristine lagoon and

is a beachside location, so the design had to

pool, 24-hour butler service, private gazebo

designed by world-renowned British interior

reflect the same sort of minimalist luxury that

and full use of Lux Belle Mare Resort’s facilities.

designer, Kelly Hoppen. Mirroring traditional

Brigitte Bardot made famous in Saint Tropez

The revamp represents a complete relaunch of the Lux Island Resorts brand and is the culmination of 12 intensive months of painstaking preparation and rehearsal. Damian Hamp-Adams, sales and marketing manager for the Indian Ocean Real Estate Company (IOREC), says, ‘Kelly has really gone for a natural and earthy feel. What she has tried to create, and what the villas are trying to create, is a sense of a home away from home.’

The Lux Villas are being made available to buyers and investors under the Invest-Hotel Scheme (IHS) and buyers may choose from three different villa styles: Prestige, Ocean View and Beachfront. Damian says, ‘Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beau Rivage Co., Lux has decided to sell this residential component of the hotel under the IHS, involving 45 nights

Top View of Lux Belle Mare Resort. Above A clean, minimalist interior design by Kelly Hoppen.

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per year to the owner, transferable to any of

decor & design

the other hotels in the Lux group.’ Through this set-up, buyers own the lease on the villa and can enjoy all the amenities of this exquisitely furnished luxury resort hotel, such as food and beverages, full-service spas, health and fitness centres, swimming pools, business centres and a maids service.

For the remainder of the year the properties are entered into a rental pool managed by Belle Mare, which also maintains the villas to high standards. Damian says owners can expect rental yields of about 5,5%.

He adds, ‘Buyers can bring their own paintings and belongings and place them in the villa. Once they leave, their personal effects are removed and the villa is then rented out.

As soon as they return, all their belongings are put back in the exact same spot.’

Citizens, non-citizens and companies incorporated in Mauritius may acquire a unit under the IHS. Prestige Villas are priced at £873 000 (about R11,4 million), Beachfront Villas are priced at £770 000 (about R10 million) and Ocean View villas are priced at £543 287 (about R7 million). +230 208 8558, iorec.com; Above A refurbished Lux Villa. The villas are for sale under the Invest-Hotel Scheme.

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H A M I LT O N ’ S P R O P E R T Y

P O R T F O L I O

SANDHURST

R45 m HOUSE. A truly impressive and remarkable home which would make a statement anywhere in the world!!…But available off our prestigious Coronation Road! The genius of Louis Louw has created soaring spaces, a layout and flow to enhance a most elegant lifestyle, and inspiring vistas! Extensive accommodation with 5 reception rooms including a library and 5 superb bedroom suites with separate guest suite, games room with bar, theatre room, gym with steam room, wine cellar. Chefʼs kitchen, 2 separate covered terraces, garaging for 7. 4 Staff rooms. A designer garden with cycads and palms – over 4800m². Generator. UFH. Tightest security.

So very much to enjoy! Indeed a unique acquisition!

For an appointment to view contact Meg Dyker: 082 568 0863.

Web ref: 694638

BRYANSTON

from R9.99m (ex VAT) NEW RELEASE - As featured on Top Billing: Prestigious address showcasing contemporary finishes par excellence, this exquisite home caters for those with an eye for the finest detail. Meticulously designed by architect Gary Louw and expertly finished by master builders, PPM Developments. The volumed entrance leads to 4 generous receptions spilling to the entertainer's covered patio and feature pool.

Gourmet dine-in kitchen with walk-in cold room.

4/5 Double bedroom suites with interleading pyjama lounge. Fully contained offices/additional guest wing and study. Garaging for 3 and lux staff suites.

Features incl: Ducted evaporative air cooling system, home automation and other features too numerous to mention. A home of incomparable standards!

To view call Regan: 082 320 6464.

Web ref: 694627

BRYANSTON

Web ref: 707385

R6.2 m MORNINGSIDE

CLUSTER. Set within a secure and guarded Estate in Bryanston East, this magnificent home offers complete privacy within a tranquil environment. From the impressive d/v entrance, 3 oversized receptions spill to the entertainerʼs covered patio, with cocktail bar, overlooking manicured gardens and feature pool.

Gourmet open plan kitchen with integrated appliances.

5 Double bedrooms, with stunning bathrooms (2 en-suite) and study. Wine cellar. Lux staff suite and 3 garages. Ample secure guest parking.

To view call Sole Agents Regan: 082 320 6464 or Christie: 082 676 4699.

Web ref: 235294

in the R5 mʼs PARKTOWN NORTH

HOUSE. A contemporary, cutting edge home, centrally located and within an exclusive gated off enclosure. From the volumed entrance, spacious open plan receptions of overly generous proportions spill to the entertainerʼs covered patio overlooking indigenous gardens and feature lap pool. Gourmet o/p kitchen with walk-in cold-room, stunning library lounge and additional integrated home cinema. 3 lux bedrooms (4th option) all en-suite and study. Additional lux staff/guest suite and garaging for 2. Features include smart-home technology, piped sound and exotic natural materials throughout. Security at its best!

To view call Sole agent Erica: 082 871 7669.

asking R3.6 m

Web ref: 711924

HOUSE. Stylish, split-level home features easy flowing reception rooms with fireplaces, opening to spacious north-facing covered terrace, charming garden and solar-heated pool.

2 Bedrooms en-suite, spacious guest cottage. Triple garage plus secure guest parking. Excellent security. Slight smaller to Parktown North stand in prime position.

To view call Dee Scholtz: 083 458 3660.

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Living CLIFTON

R29 000 000

CAMPS BAY

R14 200 000

FRESNAYE

R12 750 000

MAGNIFICENT BEACH SIDE BUNGALOW

DEFINITIVE MASTERPIECE

ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOUR!

Offers from R23 999 000. This 4 bed, 4 bath (all en-suite) Beach home is completely renovated for the upmarket executive couple.

Now calling all Gauteng buyers needing a weekend getaway or great investment! The bungalow consists of 2 kitchens, o/plan lounge + dining room, Large deck, Plunge pool and comes fully furnished.

Michael 082 301 8740 / Sue 082 578 5496 Web ref 535791

State of the art North-facing property with spectacular sea views.

3 Bedrooms. Wine Cellar. Rim flow pool. Double garage.

Superb high end finishes throughout.

SWEEPING VIEWS! Ultra modern split level family home ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining with flow to sparkling pool, jacuzzi, braai in manicured gardens. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes), lounge & dining, study and playroom. Dbl lock-up garage, mq. Open patios with magnificent ocean and mountain views. The Perfect Lifestyle!

Rene 082 655 5558/Kevin 082 881 7189 Web ref 537659

HIGGOVALE

HIGGOVALE

R12 500 000

Jorg Hasenbach

082 922 3337

Web ref 523042

R5 900 000

ORANJEZICHT

R5 400 000

STYLE, PANACHE AND QUALITY VIEWS!

SECURE AND ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE

GRACIOUS VICTORIAN HOME

Secure home in a most desirable position. Perfectly designed for a very private lifestyle. Wrap around generous terrace with sun-filled exclusive garden & sparkling pool. Four bedrooms all en-suite. Direct access from lift into private lobby. Garage plus plus ....

Superb home on 3 levels, set amongst beautiful trees. Stunning Table Mountain views – o/plan living with flow to private garden & patio. 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms. Spacious dbl garage with direct access.

6 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Overlooking the De Waal Park greenbelt. The house has a landscaped garden with pool and storerooms. There is ample undercover parking for 3 cars. The security is top of the range.

Petra Davidan 082 490 6329

Margie 082 726 9401

Marius 082 374 1555 / Gerlinde 082 569 4644 Web ref 512487

Web ref 517621

BANTRY BAY

R5 500 000

OFFERS FROM R5 299 000 Urgent Seller wants an offer! Price reduced from R6, 200,000.

A state of the art newly renovated apartment right on the sea with up close and personal sea views and enclosed balcony. 3 Large bedrooms (mes), 2 bathrooms, lounge / dining, seperate kitchen & staff room. Electronic garage with direct access.

Michael Black 082 301 8740 Web ref 535508

Living Independently Owned & Operated

BLOUBERGSTRAND

LOCATION!! LOCATION!!

Web ref 480227

R4 950 000

In quiet pocket of Blouberg Village with Table Mountain & Sea Views! O/plan living areas with stove fireplace complete in parquet floors, kitchen (with laundry) leads to sunny informal lounge, 3 Beds - main bedroom has dressing & study area, Guest suite - bathroom & lounge area, Additional 2 baths, garden & outdoor patio, Office with sep. entrance, D/Garage.

Di 082 569 3815/ Warren 082 713 6624 Property Associates 021-521 3100 Web ref 3009 38609

GREEN POINT

R1 595 000

HIGH ABOVE THE WORLD BELOW

NEW RELEASE! This top floor corner N-facing immaculate furnished 2beds, bath, sep toilet apt. O/P kitchen, living area with sliding doors opening onto sundowners tiled balcony looking over Waterfront, harbour + city! L/u garage in security complex with pool, garden makes the perfect lifestyle / investment! A must to view!

Kevin Greenblau 082 881 7189 Web ref 535097

Call us on 021 423 4488 or visit us on www.remaxliving.co.za www.remax.co.za

Nobody in the World Sells More Real Estate

Beyond your expectations.

SANDHURST A mansion situated in the heart of Sandhurst with magnificent views of the Magaliesburg and superb imported Italian tiles throughout. The extensive baronial size reception rooms are ideal for entertaining on a grand scale.

Marvellous accommodation with a luxurious beautifully fitted master suite. This home is very unique and only one of a kind.

For exclusive viewing please call Stephen Brick 082 5517971 or Nina Obel 082 552 7325.

SANDHURST A marvelous family home impeccably maintained and beautifully situated in a very secluded position in Sandhurst.

This prestigious home has superb accommodation and features gracious and elegant reception rooms and wonderful bedroom accommodation with magnificent garden vistas. Floodlit tennis court and huge sparkling pool set in a delightful garden, completes this picture.

For exclusive viewing please call Stephen Brick 082 5517971 or Nina Obel 082 552 7325.

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he best of Everton Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Magnificent 7 acre estate in the heart of Everton, KZN

3 sub-divisions with two separate residences, a tennis court and heated pool. for sale as a whole at R12 million or as 3 separate properties.

Contact Rob le Sueur on 082 450 9641 or Pam Mullany 082 899 3455 Office (031) 764 0017 Fax (031) 764 0089 E-mail pam.mullany@pamgolding.co.za

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HOEDSPRUIT - LIMPOPO - SOUTH AFRICA

You’ve dreamt of it, now own it!

True African bush living at the only bush and aero estate in the world Life at Zandspruit is one of peace and tranquility - a home cocooned in wild life and bush which offers a tranquil getaway from a demanding world.

The exceptional weather all year around gives you ample opportunity to explore your environment with wildlife walks, horse rides or game drives.

View this tranquil setting from the comfort of your living room or pool deck.

Sunset views are magnificent treats!

This is an investment sure to keep your health and living experience a notch above any other.

KEY FEATURES

 Estate size: 1000 ha  Stand size from 4000 m², full title  House designs are in 3 different styles being  Farmhouse  Pavilion  Thatch  650 ha of untouched wildlife reserved exclusively for owners game viewing pleasure  Breathtaking sunsets and mountain views with ample free roaming plains game  Safe environment and close to retailers, doctors and recreational facilities  1 km hard surfaced runway

Contact: +27 15 793 1192 Email: info@zandspruit.co.za Web: www.zandspruit.co.za

 Park and hanger your plane next to your bush home

M O V E

Sales Agents needed

T O A B E T T E R P L A C E www.zandspruit.co.za Due to demand and interest levels we have need to expand our sales team.

Do you have a proven track record? Are you able to deal with high profile clientele?

Join this dynamic team in selling Zandspruit’s peace and tranquil lifestyle at the only bush and aero estate in the world.

Contact Vicky Nish on +27 15 7931192 or email info@zandspruit.co.za

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