The Property Magazine - Western Cape February/March 2013 by Medianova Publishing

Property

Est. 2004, Issue 288

WESTERN CAPE

February/ March 2013

decor, trends, luxury, design & real estate

Winner of 10 publishing awards

Small spaces reinterpreted

the age of

enlightenment

awardwinning

heritage

holiday home

RSA R34.95 (incl. VAT) Other countries R21.90 (excl. Tax) Private Home, Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town

architecture

Contents

22 46

Decor

Design

Real Estate

Hot Decor 16

The Abcs Of 24

Buy To Let Now 47

A designer summer with

A good dose of restoration

& Design

Advice from Berry Everitt, MD of Chas Everitt

Moooi, and other beautiful

and glamour is used

International Property

things for your home

to create an unusual

Group

Trends 13

Restoration

In The Genes

Camphors, the new restaurant at Vergelegen Wine Estate

14 Hot Plate

Fabulous foodie spaces and products

56 Trend Watch

Show your home some love with these red-hot products

seaside home

35 Think Outside The Box

Small spaces reinterpreted

39 The Noble Art

48 Residential & Commercial

Hermanus’s new sustainable estate, and a green office development in Paarl

Kritzinger Architects designs a home fit for a chief

42 The Age Of

Enlightenment

The best lighting collections of 2013

Luxury Hot Indulgence 18

Great products to keep your summer flowing

On the cover On Prime the Property cover – Simon’s ABC Heritage TheTown’s Kitchen & Tasting Room building.Turn See to page 24 for @ Maison. page 11 for details. the full story.

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‘Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind; large ones weaken it’ – Leonardo da Vinci

This month we explore small spaces and how to use them to your advantage. Everyone’s home has that odd underutilised space under the stairs or a random wall that is too narrow for a framed picture. Or perhaps your problem with space is that you just don’t have enough of it. I certainly live with this problem every day in my lovely apartment. It’s filled to the brim with gorgeous things (or ‘clutter’ as my husband calls it), and I battle for space daily. I am also a hoarder (something I have admitted to before) and it has been ascertained that small spaces and hoarding do not, in fact, go hand in hand. Surprise, surprise. I would, truthfully, like to ignore the advice of Leonardo da Vinci and move into a huge new space, but I fear I would still fill it up quite quickly. However, thanks to researching this feature, I have found some solutions to the problem of too little space, the main one being storage – a rare thing in old-school apartments like mine, but with a good eye and some innovative thinking, you can certainly solve most storage problems, as our article shows. So I went on a storage crusade, built shelves for books, bought coloured boxes for toys, found plastic crates for winter coats, but I still find myself in a space

that is overflowing with treasures. (Sorry. Clutter. Potayto, potahto.) Yet, I am loathe to throw my stuff away, because it’s all beautiful and all holds some kind of sentimental value, whether it’s the tall bronze lanterns that were a wedding present and have never been installed or the Chinese pots from my late grandmother or the Indonesian paintings on canvas that lean against my wall. I’m happier because of these things and so I have chosen to ignore the great master’s advice and instead live by the words of William Morris: ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’ Of course, once again, my husband would disagree on my definition of ‘useful’ and ‘beautiful’ … I wish you all the best for 2013 and hope all your spaces are beautiful and filled with love, light and laughter – even the small ones.

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Wealth & Investment

STEPHEN GLANZ Investec Wealth & Investment Branch Head - Cape Town

The new financial repression and its effects on investors In today’s world of financial repression (expressed in negative real interest rates), investors are being forced to consider risks they might not normally have taken. This is especially true for individuals who are close to, going into or already in retirement. The problem is most acute for investors whose capital is limited and are required to provide or supplement income. Gone are the days when interest rates were real (above inflation) and prudent investors could hold a large part of their retirement assets in bonds, cash or high quality property, leaving a small portion for higher risk growth assets. There is a good argument to be made that the prudent, responsible investor of the last decade is being punished by central bank policies seeking to reflate economies and inflate away debt burdens. That being said there is little chance that current policies are going to reverse in the short or medium term and investors need to accept the status quo and plan accordingly. Perhaps the worst mistake an investor can make is to reach for return in the hope that risk assets will appreciate at a rate higher than inflation and compensate for low cash returns. While this might work, it does place the investor in an untenable position if his or her capital declines and income is still required from the capital. Significant capital declines while one is drawing an income will result in a lower balance off which to recover when the market improves. How then does an investor deal with the problem?

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Some possible solutions available to investors in this position are: • R ecognise the situation and reduce your income, accepting a lower living standard. • Look for “smart risk” but accept the volatility that comes with this. Essentially you are looking for assets that generate an income in excess of cash where there is little risk of permanent loss of capital. Examples of such assets include the equity and bonds of high quality companies and high quality property portfolios with a low debt to equity ratio. If markets for risk asset recover strongly investors will likely underperform index funds. • Look to trade capital for sustainable income while not accepting higher levels of risk. This type of strategy requires careful planning and professional advice. • Accept higher levels of risk by moving out the yield curve and buying lower quality assets. If this strategy is used we strongly recommend significant diversity in the portfolio and that it only be used for a portion of the portfolio. Again, planning and professional advice are key. • Retire later if possible and look for some form of income generating activity in retirement.

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Est. 2004, Issue 288

WESTERN CAPE

FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2013

decor, trends, luxury, design & real estate

Winner of 10 publishing awards

National Readership 287 815 (AMPS 2011A)

SMALL SPACES REINTERPRETED

THE AGE OF

ENLIGHTENMENT

AWARDWINNING

HERITAGE

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HOT PROPERTY

HOT space

In the genes

Camphors at Vergelegen, the renowned wine estate’s new restaurant, has a provenance running deep in its genetic make-up yet at its core contains an evolved contemporariness

riving through the gates of

architectural, Heritage and environmental

estate’s grounds and the edgy look is further

Vergelegen Wine Estate and

opinion, Vergelegen received board approval

enhanced by some outstanding South African

among the endless vistas of

to go ahead for the long-term benefit of the

artworks, including two originals by another

manicured and wild greenery, the

estate,’ says MD, Don Tooth. As a result,

South African great, William Kentridge, which

deeper into the estate you get the stronger

in early 2012 the bistro-like Stables at

are situated in the private dining room.

the sense of historical significance presents

Vergelegen opened and in November the

itself. Dating back to the 18th century, the

fine-dining offering, Camphors at Vergelegen,

you can tell that no expense has been spared,

estate produces some of SA’s most prized

was launched.

and when contemplating Executive Chef

Deriving its name from the estate’s

wines and, according to Sharon Hosking, the

PJ Vadas’s menu you begin to understand the

estate’s hospitality and HR manager, it is also

numerous camphor trees, this new food and

precedence of quality that Vergelegen has

known for being an excellent and rare example

wine offering has been conceptualised to

become renowned for. Each dish is expertly

of an early Cape colonial farm, with evidence

reflect the layered history of the estate as

paired with the estate’s wines and, according

of multiple layers of history everywhere. ‘It has

well as current food and decor trends. ‘A

to PJ, his approach to the food is one of ‘simple

high architectural and aesthetic significance

prime consideration has been seamlessly

restraint with complex precision’. Another

in terms of its formal landscape qualities and

incorporating additions within a 60ha cultural

important aspect of his philosophy is to

demonstration of the principles of symmetry,

Heritage area, on an estate considered one of

serve up seasonal fare that not only supports

enclosure and hierarchy, features inherent to

South Africa’s national treasures. Vergelegen

local producers, but also stresses the ample

the colonial period,’ say Heritage consultants

took into account the history of the farm and

opportunities available on the property itself.

Baumann & Winter.

designed it accordingly, but with a new, fresh

‘I am currently pickling mulberries from a

approach that suits contemporary tastes,’

300-year-old mulberry tree situated right

the importance of wine tourism as a significant

says Sharon. With part of the new restaurant

outside the restaurant and am about to create

contributor to the Western Cape’s economy,

housed in a building dating back to the 19th

a rhubarb jam, the rhubarb being sourced from

the current owner of Vergelegen, Anglo-

century, the exterior of the new restaurant

the vegetable garden, all to be served on the

American, saw the value in positioning the

reflects the significant history of the estate,

cheese platter,’ he says. It’s no surprise that

farm as a hospitality and foodie hotspot in

while the interiors, undertaken by Christiaan

PJ’s career has led him to Vergelegen Wine

the province. ‘Management decided to review

Barnard Interiors & Design, are exceptionally

Estate, a place where historical DNA is its

its overall hospitality assets as an entity

contemporary and chic. The monochromatic

secret ingredient. ‘Being born to foodie parents,

rather than as different components. After

palette stands in stark contrast to the

inspiration is in my genes!’

careful consideration and receiving expert

abundant greenery and bursts of colour on the

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As part of a bigger plan that recognised

Words Genevieve Fisher

When entering the interior of the restaurant,

The beautiful vergelegen wine estate. 2A stylish monochromatic palette. 3The estate’s wine is

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carefully paired with the dishes. 4Executive Chef PJ Vadas. 5The sprawling vines.

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HOT PROPERTY

hot plate

Mobile gastronomy, movies and gourmet dinners are hot on our radar

Chef Craig Cormack of Die Bergkelder (the home of Fleur Du Cap Wines) tells us why wine paired with salt is a good idea. What has been the highlight of your career thus far? There have been many, but I think my salt adventure is something quite special because of its uniqueness, as no chef has truly explored this amazing mineral. I have paired Fleur du Cap’s Unfiltered range of wines with salt, using techniques of cookery and preservation from recipes that are over 2 000 years old. I have my own salt label with which

Summer’s bounty

we have paired tasters for the tasting

Having made it onto Condé Nast Traveller UK’s Gold List in the category of Best Hotels for

room at Die Bergkelder as well as a few

Food in Africa, Middle East and The Indian Ocean in 2012, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve

other lines currently being explored. How

and Wellness Retreat’s new spring/summer menu does not disappoint. Executive Chef Floris

did the idea for a wine and salt pairing

Smith’s new menu is inspired by the Cape Floral Kingdom, which surrounds the reserve in the

come about? I love food-and-wine

Cederberg region. Floris is known for incorporating rooibos and fynbos plants in her dishes

pairings, and so I thought, Let’s do this

and for using the finest, freshest produce from the lodge’s organic gardens and other farms in

with salt. That’s where my journey began.

the area. +27 (0)21 437 9278, bushmanskloof.co.za

I found that pairing the two wasn’t that simple as salt changes the flavour profile of the wine. Through trial and error, I have virtually perfected the experience. I held a demonstration at the Stellenbosch different and educate the public. The idea included three salts that were only

Frozen dreams

available at the time (2007) and three

Wakaberry self-service frozen

recipes. The amount of interest shown by

yogurt haven has opened up

the crowd was amazing and the rest, as

two new branches on Dean

they say, is history. I now have 101 salts

Street, Newlands, and Kloof

from all over the world. What can guests

Street, CBD. The frozen yogurt

expect from a salt-and-wine pairing? The

franchise offers customers a

pairings are held in the tasting room at

delicious experience whereby

Die Bergkelder on Wednesdays. Booking

they can swirl their soft-serve

is essential. We also host evenings for

frozen yogurt and add a variety

groups of 20 or more in the Mountain

of toppings, including fresh fruit,

Cellar from time to time, including a sit-

nuts and cereals – and it’s all

down dinner. These dinners take guests

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Words Genevieve Fisher

Food and Wine Show, to do something

HOT PROPERTY

hot plate With a side order of naan Mezbaan Restaurant at Hilton Cape Town City Centre has revealed a new tasting menu from Executive Chef Andrew Lee and Restaurant Chef Muhammed Khan. The menu adds a contemporary twist to Indian favourites and includes the Seafood Bucket – a selection of fresh, locally caught seafood, salad, tandoor roasted fish and a selection of rice dishes. +27 (0)21 481 3700, hilton.com

H is the bomb New to the Sea Point Promenade is H Deli, or Harvey’s Deli, at Winchester Mansions. Serving up fresh breads, brownies, biscotti, home-made jams, artisanal chocolates and other mouth-watering baked goodies, not to mention good coffee, the deli is the newest addition to the hotel since its recent refurbishment. Aside from daily baked goods, there’s a selection of home-made infused olive oils, premium charcuterie and cheeses and delicious sandwiches and wraps for you to enjoy along with the sea views. +27 (0)21 434 2351, winchester.co.za

Gourmet food on the move There’s a new foodie craze taking the city by storm, The Cape Town Food Trucks, which are popping up everywhere – markets, events and street get-togethers. Their food isn’t your typical trailer tripe – we’re talking gourmet grub, including rump steak in paninis and raddichio risotto. Headed up by Italian chef Luca Castiglione, previously chef proprietor of the much-loved restaurant, Limoncello, which closed down – we’re glad he’s still rolling. +27 (0)82 502 3014

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HOT decor & DESIGN

A designer summer with Moooi, and other beautiful things for your home Cloud cover Designed by Paola Navone for Italian furniture company Gervasoni, the Nuvola (‘cloud’) collection features oversized couches and armchairs in an array of plush fabrics, including a futuristic silver. The best part is that the covers can be removed and swapped easily, keeping your living areas looking fresh and up-to-date. Available from the Modern Home Company. +27 (0)21 434 0611, modernhome.co.za

As one-half of the team behind well-known furniture and decor company, Box Living, Tristan Voss studied business science and never planned for a successful career in furniture design. Luckily for us, he changed direction, and here he tells us about his career highlights, Box Living’s bestsellers and upcoming collections. What has been your career highlight so far? The brave decision we made to start a business like ours right as the world economy collapsed. I’m impressed, and somewhat relieved, that we’ve not only survived, but have also seen incredible growth and developed some very special relationships along the way. Where do you draw inspiration from when conceptualising a new range? We’ve always drawn inspiration from the organic and fused this with traditional motifs

Funky functionality We love clever furniture, and Jasper & George are committed to design that is not only good-looking, but functional too. Their latest creation is a versatile coffee table with three crates used as a storage

and styles – a Box Living trademark.

facility. The table and crates come in a

Our upcoming collection, Decorum,

natural wood finish or in bright colours, are

breaks some of these rules though.

made from recycled pallet wood and joined

Decorum is sexier, more sophisticated and certainly more complicated than

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anything we’ve ever done before. It still has traditional references, but with an altogether more upscale approach. What are Box Living’s most successful pieces? Our award-winning Marga dining chair continues to turn heads wherever it’s used. Our Generation series, also an award winner, is a very successful and marries our look with any interior scheme. Lastly, our Elements floor Lamp, which forms part of the very first Box Living collection, remains a top-selling item despite the evolution of our style. +27 (0)21 465 6480, boxliving.co.za

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Words Genevieve Fisher

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HOT PROPERTY

HOT decor & DESIGN

So Moooi in SA Having returned from Miami to launch Dutch design house Moooi in the USA, Stephen Lasker, the head of Cape Town-based interior design agency, Edge Interiors, is doing the same for the world-renowned brand here in SA. Look out for product launches and special offers. We love the Gothic Chair pictured above. +27 (0)83 276 7978, edgeinteriors.co.za; moooi.com

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Great products to keep your summer flowing Music on the go Bowers & Wilkins mobile hi-fi P3 headphones are ideal for true sound on the move. Specially designed with ear-pad fabric for improved acoustics and comfort, they come with a choice of cables to attach to iPhones, other cellphones and MP3 players. Available from the HFX Group. 0861 000 861; bwloudspeakers.co.za

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Imagine Morocco Inspired by the hot, golden sands of Morocco, white Bedouin tents, soft silk curtains and visual feasts of mosaic artworks, Jenni Button’s summer 2013 collection is sexy and cool all at the same time. Let the French metallic laces, silk chiffon dresses, rich satins and gorgeous embroidery spark your imagination. jennibutton.com

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Coveting cove We were drinking Fryer’s Cove Bamboes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011 these past holidays and were impressed by this West Coast wine: think green peas, litchi, green figs and asparagus. We enjoyed it with freshly picked mussels served with sweet chilli dips and lemon – pure indulgence. Look out for the 2012 vintage, which has been causing hype in wine circles, and if you’re in the Western Cape, be sure to visit Fryer’s Cove’s tasting room. fryerscove.co.za

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Toasting the cities that never sleep Skyy Vodka, inspired by America’s party scenes in Miami, New York City and San Francisco, has launched its first limited collector’s edition. The distinctive cobalt-blue bottle now showcases world-famous landmarks, such as Ocean Drive, the Empire State Building and the Golden Gate Bridge. skyy.com

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HOT mandate

Old World meets Contemporary Find balance and tranquillity in this exclusive, architect-designed family home

charming property in characterful Oranjezicht, one of Cape Town’s most desirable suburbs, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, has been added to RE/MAX Living Gardens’ portfolio of prime properties. Quality and luxury await you. Welldesigned, spacious and harmonious open living spaces lead onto huge colonial verandas. Sit back and relax next to the sparkling heated pool while enjoying breathtaking views of the city, harbour and mountains. Indoors, three large lounges offer all the comforts for sophisticated entertaining or simply relaxing. There are four spacious bedrooms of which three are en suite and have panoramic views of Table Mountain – our very own Wonder of Nature, and a World Heritage site. A gourmet kitchen awaits you on the second level, the heart of the home, where you will find

Seamless indoor-outdoor living. 2A muted colour

palette. 3Beautiful, spacious bedrooms. 4-6Classic architecture and mountain views will entice.

renewed inspiration. Peace of mind prevails with state-of-the-art security and secure parking for two cars. Oranjezicht also boasts some of the finest private schools in the country and is just a stone’s throw from public De Waal Park, renowned as one of the top five parks to visit in Cape Town. Harriet Engelbrecht, Gerlinde Moser International Sales Team, +27 (0)76 290 3788, +27 (0)21 422 3976, harriet@remaxliving.co.za

Re/Max Living Summer Concerts in De Waal Park Heralded as one of the top five parks to visit in Cape Town, the large public De Waal Park is where the community gets together. It’s one of the few public parks where pet owners can walk their dogs freely and as such is frequented by many residents and their canine friends, making it a safe and fun place to visit. The park also hosts the RE/MAX De Waal Park Summer Concert series, where local music talent is showcased and various well-known artists entertain visitors. The concerts are free and fully sponsored by RE/MAX Living and organised by Friends of De Waal Park as a way of supporting the park and maintaining its many facilities on behalf of the many residents who visit it daily. De Waal Public Park’s facilities include a fully equipped children’s playground, a bandstand where yoga and art classes are often held and a beautiful fountain which forms the centrepiece of the park and provides a tranquil and soothing sound after a hard day’s work. RE/MAX Living prides itself on supporting many community initiatives, including local neighbourhood watches, night shelters, schools, orphanages, and sporting and cultural events, to name a few.

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profile

Where heritage meets progress

Herold Gie Attorneys is a place of pros: provenance, progress, professionalism

or Herold Gie Attorneys, remaining true to its founding ethics while staying ahead of the curve is a winning formula. This Cape Town-based firm has withstood it all in its 119-year history: political regime changes and economic recessions, not to mention the digital and technological revolutions. With a portfolio that covers many areas of law – insurance, commercial, employment and public, pension, family, property, litigation, recoveries and insolvency, and wills and estates – Herold Gie is deeply entrenched in its home city. ‘The firm has been a constant in the everchanging landscape of the Cape Town business district,’ says Chairman Linda Jordaan. ‘We have always been firmly rooted in the Western Cape community and continue to be committed to the public interest and enterprise development.’ Linda and the other directors attribute this longevity to a number of factors: retaining their heritage and founding values, establishing and maintaining lasting relationships with clients through excellent service, and nurturing and encouraging the diversity of the firm’s employees and their individual skills, all the while keeping up with current trends in technology and the global law arena. This adaptability to change is what prompted the Herold Gie team to pack up their offices in a Heritage building in Cape Town’s city centre and relocate to the contemporary, eco-friendly and techsavvy Wembley 3 development at the top of town. ‘The move was only the fourth in the firm’s 119year history, and we believed it was time to show our clients that we recognised a need to modernise and refresh the brand, both in our premises and our

corporate identity,’ says Linda. Being well over a century old, the firm needed to communicate its established expertise in a powerful yet understated way, without detracting from its heritage and core values. Interestingly, the new letterhead closely resembles the 1909 letterhead. The firm’s commitment to superior service is key to its success and is executed through specialist business units. ‘Working in focused teams, we combine the individual talent and experience of our professionals to offer a greater depth and breadth of collective expertise to our clients and hence the highest level of service,’ says Linda. The value of each employee’s individuality and skill is imperative to this multidisciplinary approach and is also integral to the firm’s culture. ‘Herold Gie recognises and celebrates diversity, in that every member of our team is an individual with unique skills, strengths and personality. This diversity enhances and translates into innovative, tailor-made solutions that directly benefit our clients,’ says CEO Shekesh Sirkar. Herold Gie’s staff members count among themselves sportsmen, a concert pianist, a radio presenter, ballroom dancers, and opera singers, to name a few, and the directors of Herold Gie believe that their valuing such diversity is one of the reasons many of the firm’s staff have been employed there for over 20 years and why so many young people are attracted to working there. This speaks volumes. The Herold Gie staff are highly trained to do very exacting tasks, often under stressful conditions, but simultaneously the team members enjoy what they do and the environment in which they do it.

Shekesh Sirkar (CEO)

Linda Jordaan (Chairman)

+27 (0)21 464 4700, heroldgie.co.za

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prime property

The ABCs of restoration A good dose of restoration and glamour has been used to create this unusual seaside home Words Genevieve Fisher

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Opening page The facade is sympathetic to the building’s Heritage status. This page, clockwise from top The fuchsia sofa and baby grand piano set the glamorous tone for the rest of the house; retro copper pendant lights are juxtaposed against raw brickwork in the living areas.

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“I thought about the prospect of creating a New York-style loft overlooking the sea and set about achieving this, whilst sensitively preserving its historical importance”

hat attracted the homeowners to this Simon’s Town property was not only its location, but also the potential of this ‘grand piece of architecture’. This home, formerly a dilapidated youth hostel, is situated across the road from the naval base and overlooks the False Bay coast. The owner says: ‘She was in such a sad state when we bought her that the underpinnings of the building were at severe risk as a result of the removal of the water-retaining trees on the mountain behind. She looked set to move right into the sea!’ The couple, previously from Johannesburg, came across this large Heritage building, ABC, while they were searching for a seaside holiday home. It was built as a bakery servicing the SA Navy in the 1800s. ‘I thought about the prospect of creating a New York-style loft overlooking the sea and set about achieving this, whilst sensitively preserving its historical importance,’ says the owner. Most importantly, it needed to be able to easily accommodate the couple’s young children and their pet dogs.

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Clockwise from top The sparkling kitchen countertop provides a focal point; spaciousness is an advantage of old homes; antique elements tone down the glitz.

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But, first things first: the building had to be rescued from structural demise and extended to be family- and pooch-proof. The owners enlisted architect Mike Shaw, who converted the loft area into three bedrooms, extended the living space outwards towards the mountain at the back and put a living area on the second floor, adjoining the patio and garden. The first floor extension includes a home gym and separate flatlet. The whole process was achieved without touching the front facade, and skylights were installed so that the windows on the front walls remained intact, as did the building’s Heritage status. Once the structural changes were under way, Neil Suttie and Floris Marais of Suttie & Marais Designs lent their expert touch to the interiors. Neil says, ‘We worked on the owner’s home in Joburg and at the time we were also based there. Floris spearheaded the project with the clients’ input and he had to fly down to Cape Town twice a month.’ The clients wanted to do something to balance the

sombreness of the home’s Heritage status and so fun, bold colours, gold accents and contemporary fittings were used to contrast with the exposed brickwork, copper piping and reused wood. Much of the furniture comes from the couple’s home in Joburg and has been reupholstered in bold colours – think fuchsia, purple and gold. ‘Because of the sea-facing orientation, the light flowing through the windows is exceptional and, together with the voluminous space, allows for eccentricity in the colour palette,’ says Neil. Upon entering the three-level home, on the first level your eyes are drawn to the bright-pink builtin sofa positioned next to a baby grand, which sets the glamorous tone for the rest of the experience, including art deco copper pendant lamps juxtaposed against the exposed raw brick throughout the home and a curved golden vinyl seating unit nestling against blue velvet curtains in the cinema room. A floating wooden staircase leads to the living area with its navy-blue walls, on which a series of silver

prime property

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the sea-facing orientation, the light flowing through the windows is exceptionalâ&#x20AC;?

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“The top level is a peaceful enclave consisting of the main-en-suite bedroom, two more bedrooms and a bathroom”

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Opposite, top to bottom High-tech equipment and modern downlights provide a foil to the beach house feel of the converted loft bedrooms. This page Old wingbacks from the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous home have been re-upholstered for the contemporary TV nook.

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prime property buffalo horns hangs, and an antique wooden dining table is juxtaposed against a large sparkling sapphireblue granite kitchen countertop that winks at you continuously. And then there is the Midas guest bathroom: inspired by the owners’ trip to Paris, where they ate at an all-gold restaurant, it is done up completely in a golden mosaic and features a golden ‘throne’ too. The top level is a peaceful enclave consisting of the main-en-suite bedroom, two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom has a calm nautical feel, and a glass barrier separates the bathroom from the sleeping area. The other bedrooms have a beach house feel, but with extravagant touches. According to Neil, the biggest challenge was completing the project in time for the festive season, but despite the mad rush towards completion and the stress of getting the builders out and the pool finished, it was all worth it when the clients called

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prime property after seeing the home for the first time and reported that they were exceptionally happy and grateful. There must’ve been something in air in the quaint seaside village of Simon’s Town – or maybe it was the great synergy of everyone involved in the transformation of this grand old dame of a property – because shortly after the project was completed the family moved to Cape Town permanently, as did Neil and Floris. The home is now available to rent as a holiday home from Perfect Hideaways. ‘Working on this project in Simon’s Town made us fall in love with the Cape; the views, the Victorian charm and Heritage buildings are idyllic,’ says Neil. We couldn’t agree more. With thanks to … Suttie & Marais Design, +27 (0)82 448 8222, +27 (0)72 298 8527 Perfect Hideaways, +27 (0)21 790 0972, perfecthideaways.co.za

Opposite The outdoor living area commands views of picturesque Simon’s Town. This page The metallic-hued bathrooms were inspired by the owners’ travels.

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LUXURIOUS AND TRANQUIL Q on First is an exclusive guest house set in a landscaped garden in leafy Parktown North, offering luxurious and tranquil accommodation. We strive to provide the perfect, peaceful setting with top-class service to ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing.

Q on First offers a range of luxurious en-suite bedrooms. All rooms have underfloor heating, DStv, WiFi, tea- and coffee-making facilities as well as a fully stocked fridge. A heated pool is overlooked by a large comfortable lounge with verandah and bar, making for a very relaxed atmosphere.

Parktown North is centrally located, minutes from Rosebank and a short drive from Sandton, both of which are serviced by the Gautrain. Parktown North is also home to some of the best steakhouses and restaurants in Johannesburg.

The three reception rooms are ideal for launches and corporate events. Boardroom facilities for 10 delegates and conference facilities for up to 30 delegates are available. Airport transfer as well as other shuttle services are available on request.

Small Spaces

e d i s out Think the box

It takes a creative mind to look at a tiny space under the stairs and turn it into a revolutionary area of your home. We investigate some clever interpretations of small spaces. Words Nicky Manson

Jenny Mills Architecture & Interiors, jma.za.net

Rack it up This Clifton beach bungalow designed by Jenny Mills Architecture & Interiors is only 110m2, yet the architects have managed to incorporate three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The design of the kitchen is a big space-saver, thanks to the L-shaped counter and a wall of units crammed with ovens, a washer and dryer and a pantry. Kitchen Clinic came on board, and the result is a space that, despites its size, is a great space for entertaining. The dining room table serves as a work surface too, while glass splashbacks reflect the sea views, making the house seem larger than it is.

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small spaces

Benchmark Every home, despite its size, needs a dining area, and this small flat’s built-in bench saves a lot of space by eliminating the need to place the table and chairs at the centre of the room. Beneath the bench is storage space, a rare commodity in small homes.

Water-closet drama Older homes typically have a separate loo area and these are usually the smallest spaces and as such are often neglected. But through the careful selecting of the sexy sanware that’s available to you today, you can transform these spaces. This guest bathroom makes use of a wall-hung toilet – a huge space saver – while the carefully suspended vanity cupboard allows the floor to continue uninterrupted, so that the room seems larger. Similarily, instead of hanging a small mirror above the basin, use a fullsized wall mirror to heighten the illusion of roominess.

Interior Designer Patricia Jackson, +27 (0)82 900 9807

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small spaces

Double life Cape Town-based interior designer Patricia Jackson believes it only takes a little imagination to work with small spaces, and the examples on this page prove her point to perfection. Many apartmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second bedroom is a broom closet of a space, but you can make the situation work by cleverly incorporating the bed into the design of the bedroom. That way, all furnishings are kept to one side, leaving you free to cover the remaining walls with framed art, mirrors and the like. The bottom cupboards in this example are used for storing shoes and bags, while the drawers just above are ingeniously designed to double as bedside tables when opened. The lights on the display shelf can also be used for reading, and the switch is conveniently positioned on the side panel next to the bed.

Divide and conquer Open plan is usually key in small spaces, to avoid tiny rooms and airless corridors; however, rooms often require some sort of separation. Plantation Shuttersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; products make excellent room dividers: rolling out like a sliding door, they can be opened up to create space or closed to create privacy, all the while allowing air to circulate and light to penetrate. Plantation Shutters, plantation.co.za

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Small Spaces

Tips from the pros Power plant

5rooms.com, the online home and

Small gardens can be turned into awe-inspiring spaces, as demonstrated by Craig de Necker from

lifestyle store, offers the following

The Friendly Plant, an award-winning, Johannesburg-based garden design and landscaping company.

advice for making the most of

This Mediterranean-inspired garden has been built on just 60m2. Fire and water are great elements to

small spaces:

introduce into a small garden, because they are so powerful and create great focal areas. The patio incorporates a water feature integrated with a firepit, to save space. The functional firepit allows for

Stack it

outdoor cooking and entertaining, while the artwork behind the seating area doubles as a store for

One of the easiest ways to make

herbs within the frame.

the most of your space is by using stackable items. Whether they are chairs or storage items, by carefully selecting the right stackable items for your space, you can open it up and utilise it optimally. Double up Doubling up is the obvious solution to cramped spaces, and it makes sense to invest in multifunctional furniture and decor pieces. Get organised – store it Organising a space and packing away clutter is a sure way of making a space look cleaner and bigger. Choose a storage unit that suits the colour scheme and style of the room so that it can blend in seamlessly with the rest of the furniture. A kids’ room can easily become cluttered with toys, crayons, etc. The simplest way to ensure that kids keep their room neat and tidy is to furnish it with colourful storage units, so that tidying up becomes fun. Let the light in With the right lighting, any room will appear more spacious. To

The Friendly Plant, thefriendlyplant.co.za

open up the space, remove any drapery that’s blocking out the natural light. Alternatively, use artificial lighting, such as compact floor lamps, to create ambient lighting in the space.

Shelves – the plan Small, awkward wall spaces at the end of corridors or under the stairs can be turned into striking canvases with some smart shelving positioning, as seen inside luxury lodge umSisi House in White River, Mpumalanga. To make use of every inch of available wallspace, they commissioned the construction of bookcases of various levels, to create a platform on which to display the owners’ collection of trinkets, curios and souvenirs from their travels. The result is a striking work of art on what would have otherwise remained a bland wallspace.

umSisi House, umsisihouse.com

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Add colour Colour can instantly make a room look bigger or smaller, so choose carefully. By using metallic colours here and there, you can create reflective surfaces that will add a feeling of space. Also, by coordinating wall and furniture colours, you’ll make the furniture appear less intrusive, and the room will seem bigger. 5rooms.com

design profile

The noble art Named after a revered historical figure, the award-winning Makana House firmly sets Kritzinger Architects amid SA’s design aristocracy Words Tammy Sutherns

ritzinger Architects has made a name for itself not only locally, but also abroad, with the projects that combine founders Jed Kritzinger and Julia Abell’s international expertise making for an impressive portfolio. However, it is their recent awardwinning Makana House that has really illuminated the team’s commitment to designing innovative buildings that are socially, economically and environmentally responsible. ‘The ability to work smart in a competitive market is key,’ explains Jed, who co-founded the Cape Town-based studio with Julia in 2010. Jed had just completed the new Cape Town International Airport and a beach house on the

West Coast and, together with Julia, decided to solidify a decade of international experience. They had worked together on a number of high-profile projects, including the British Museum and projects for Imperial College in London. It’s been three years since they joined forces and they haven’t looked back, delivering cutting-edge designs that are internationally recognised. Jed says, ‘Delivering quality architecture is a team effort and requires collaboration between client, architect and the construction team, so that together we deliver buildings beyond our client’s expectations.’ It’s a recipe for success: their Makana House won Best Architecture Single Residence Africa at the African Property Awards 2012 as well as

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DESIGN Profile

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design profile the award for Best Residence in Africa at the International Property Awards. The weekend home is named after the famous Xhosa chief, Makana, and is positioned on a private farm in the Eastern Cape. Jed explains, ‘Makana House was well received because its form is bold and contemporary, with a touch of local South African reflected in the palette of materials and textures we chose. The building’s form expresses its function, offering the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience with an emphasis on embracing the dramatic views.’ With sustainability key to the functionality of the design, the brief included creating a transparent building that breaks down the barriers between indoor and outdoor living, raising the first floor to enhance the sense of arrival, maximising the view, employing local contractors and using local building materials for construction, and creating an environmentally friendly building that functions off-grid. The result is a home where solar panels and a solar domestic hot water system are utilised, gas is used for cooking, an on-site waste management system is incorporated and non-potable water is pumped from the Bushman’s River and stored in tanks for household use. The design also features many examples of aesthetic innovation, including an ‘arrival axis’, which begins as one approaches the building and culminates with the impact of an infinity pool as a focal point that draws the eye towards the view. The team took care to fully understand the client’s needs and aspirations and translated these into a beautiful building, and the fluidity of this

process made Makana House one of Jed’s favourite projects. ‘Working with an open-minded client who was looking for a bold architectural statement was a joy,’ he says. Among Jed and Julia’s other favourite designs are a number of courtyard houses in Mauritius, where the open-plan living spaces were designed around a series of tropical courtyards and pools. The duo’s love of design is immediately apparent in their work. ‘To be successful, you have to embrace architecture with passion and make it your life, as it is an all-encompassing profession,’ they say. ‘Hard work and passion will ultimately pay off.’ Julia explains that she and Jed are fortunate in that they share the same passion for design and architecture. They met in London in 1995 while working for the renowned architect Norman Foster. ‘We spent most evenings and weekends in the office. There was a great energy working in the Foster studio at the time, so we didn’t mind putting in the hours. We learned a lot and are fortunate to have had one of the greatest architects of this century as our mentor.’ Given their hands-on approach and their belief that the quality of people’s lives is directly influenced by the quality of their surroundings, there is no doubt that Makana House will not be the last award-winning project from Kritzinger Architects. Among other projects, the team is already looking forward to completing a large house on the Atlantic seaboard. Jed puts it quite simply: ‘Watch this space.’ kritzingerarchitects.com

Opening page The award-winning Makana House strikes a pose against an Eastern Cape landscape; Julia and Jed. This spread, left Makana’s indoor and outdoor living areas are entwined; a Mauritius home is included among the duo’s favourite projects.

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lighting

The Age of Enlightenment

We illuminate 2013’s latest lighting collections

This classic bronze table lamp adds a touch of class to a study. classicrevivals.co.za

2 1

Box Living’s Klum

hanging lamps are made

them ideal for outdoor use. Available in three different

shapes and sizes.

K. Light Import’s

boxliving.co.za

2013 collection includes these sleek, nauticalthemed, energy-saving metal pendant lights.

Goet’s

Perfect for decorating an

beautiful pendant

entertainment space.

lights are made from

klight.co.za

ethically sourced timbers, including ash, jacaranda, oak, kiaat and walnut. Pretty Duco paintwork in pastels completes the look. goet.co.za

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Words Nicky Manson

from hand-forged metal,

and the mesh panels make

glass dreams Displayed as a group or independently, our latest imported luminaire are sure to inspire the dĂŠcor for any room. This majestic glass pendant range, comprising of 12 assorted shapes, is available in either amber, smokey, chrome or clear glass.

Codes: CA-KLCH-001 / CA-KLCH-012 Glass: Amber, Smokey, Chrome or Clear Glass IP 20 Complies to SANS IEC 60598-2-1 Standard

Cape Town: 7 Kunene Circle Omuramba Business Park Milnerton Tel: 021 552 4370

info@klight.co.za

Johannesburg: Units 8 & 9, The Arena Capital Hill Business Park Halfway House, Midrand Tel: 011 312 1247

www.klight.co.za

lighting

This smoky glass ball pendant can be used in

any room. Available from

The Torre from Mobelli’s Summer 2013 collection is an innovative, illuminated piece of furniture that can be used as a seat, a side table,

a light or light tower or an ottoman.

The Lighting Warehouse, its simple design lets it blend in

The stackable, multifunctional

with any decor scheme.

pieces are a fun addition to any

lightingwarehouse.co.za

outdoor area. mobelli.co.za

We love the Modern Home Company’s latest collections,

Moooi’s Mask Lamp combines light with an interesting shape, creating a focal point in any room. It’s made from pressed

which include a number of

oak veneer with a chrome base

statement pieces, such as the Daddy-

and is available in white,

Long-Legs standing lamp and, our

black and natural.

favourite, the Vonk pendant light.

moooi.com

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modernhome.co.za

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Manufacturing plants that operate around the clock, 365 days a year spend a great deal on operational costs and are constantly looking for electricity savings. Eskom has introduced a rebate programme to help companies save on electricity and reduce operating costs. Eskom’s Energy Efficiency Rebate Programme is a mechanism designed to provide rebates for using newer, energy-efficient technologies. If you switch from old technologies and install Eskom’s approved technologies not only will you save on your electricity bill; Eskom will also pay you for energy saved. ABC Manufacturing* achieved significant benefits by changing their lighting and, simultaneously, qualified for benefits from Eskom’s energy efficiency rebate scheme, which offers six different programmes from which companies of all sizes can benefit. The size of the project and the savings achieved qualified ABC for support under the Eskom energy efficiency rebate programme’s Standard Offer. Eskom contributed towards

each kWh saving achieved by the project; the total rebate payable to ABC Manufacturing* was R555,609 over the three-year contract. The project entailed the company reassessing their lighting requirements and coming up with viable alternatives. With the plant operating 24 hours a day, all year round, the average peak demand reduction expected was 106kW. Annual savings were 440,960kWh. The Standard Offer

Programme paid 42c/kWh for energy savings achieved between 6am and 10pm.

As per the conditions of the programme, 70% of the projected rebate amount was paid on completion of the project. Thereafter, the company qualifies for a further 10% per year for verified savings over the remaining period of the contract. ABC Manufacturing* is saving money during the peak operating period and now has extra funds at their disposal. South Africa benefits as ABC Manufacturing* is now contributing to lowering demand pressure on the national grid and “freeing up” electricity to build the national economy. * Fictitious names have been used but the content is a true reflection of the benefits of enrolling on the rebate programme.

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R O IT itt ED er T Ev ES ry U er G B

Real estate

residential & commercial

Buy to let now,

or don’t blame me later Berry Everitt, MD of Chas Everitt International Property Group, incisively deduces which segment of the property buyers’ market you should be focusing on

irst-time homebuyers, who currently account for about 40% of mortgage applications and home loan approvals, are supposedly driving the real estate market at the moment. Of course it is a wonderful time for them to be making their first property moves. Interest rates are just about as low as they are going to go, home prices are at the bottom of a cycle (and being depressed by strict bank valuations) and better salaries and lower debts mean more disposable income with which to pay for a home. What is striking, though, is how various factors steadily pushed up the average age of first-time buyers in South Africa. In 2002 it was 28, in 2005 it was 31 and now it is 37, a fact that opens up a whole new way of looking at the market and what trends one might expect to see strengthening over the next year or two. I see the demand for rental properties continuing to rise strongly, firstly because young adults can be expected to be tenants now for 12 to 15 years at least before becoming homeowners, and secondly, because SA’s population is steadily getting ‘younger’, so the potential number of those tenants is increasing. This spells good times for buy-to-let investors, especially if you consider that many young people who could probably afford to buy their own home

earlier are not doing so because they prefer the flexibility that renting gives them to travel and follow job opportunities. On top of this, many have found that if they rent they can live in upmarket or trendy areas where they could never afford to buy, especially if those areas are close to work and enable them to offset their rent with lower transport costs. I anticipate that the trend towards smaller average homes sizes will accelerate, propelled by concerns about the rising cost of living and of home ownership, including property rates, municipal service charges and home maintenance, which don’t only apply to first-time buyers but are prompting many existing homeowners to downsize (just as soon as their 20-something children leave home) and buy up smaller homes that might otherwise have gone to first-time buyers or, more likely, to tenants via buyto-let investors. Thirdly, I believe that price growth will fairly rapidly get ahead of the rate of inflation once more, not least because of the slow supply of new homes, which will also, of course, put further upward pressure on rentals. Many builders and developers just can’t deliver new homes at competitive prices in the face of rising building costs, which the Bureau for Economic Research estimates will show a 12,1% increase this year and a 16,3% increase in 2013, and this is clearly reflected in a 13% decline this year

in the number of plans being passed to build new homes over the next 18 to 24 months as well as a drop of almost 10% in the number of smaller homes that have been built in the past year. As prices rise, so home ownership will once again become less affordable (and possibly less attractive) to first-time buyers, whose average age will probably rise even further as they continue to rent. We will have come full circle. That leads me to observe that if the current stats are correct, then about 60% of those obtaining home loans now are not first-time buyers. About 9%, it is estimated, are buy-to-let investors, but that still means that more than half are experienced homeowners who are either buying for the second, third or even fourth time as they upgrade, downsize or relocate, or taking equity loans to improve their existing homes, pay university fees or help their children buy a home. In other words, perhaps they are really the ones with the money or the leverage to make the best use of the current interest rate and price advantages, and perhaps we should be paying them more attention.

Berry Everitt, MD, Chas Everitt International Property Group

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Western Cape Residential

Yzerfontein welcomes Strandveld Villas New residential opportunities in

Sustainable ocean living

Yzerfontein on the West Coast are now

Hermanus, the whale capital of the Cape, is set to welcome a brand-new green estate that

of Strandveld Villas security estate. The

combines comfort and luxury with environmental awareness. With construction starting this year,

Yzerfontein Property Developers project

the Whale Bay Cascades development will be situated on the last remaining seafront development

is an eco-friendly estate consisting of 40

site in Hermanus. The developers have secured resources from the site that will be utilised for

free-standing homes designed by Zanthè

the development’s construction, and with the effects of global warming in mind, they have raised

Seaton. Buyers can opt for four different

the 12 recently serviced seafront erven by 1,25m and will be constructing a 4m-high sea-erosion

home types in the Cape vernacular style,

protection wall. The estate will feature a seawater lagoon stocked with game fish for catch-and-

ranging from two- to three-bedroom

release sport. It will emphasise not only a contemporary look and feel and sustainability, but

properties. Homes vary in size from

security too: a 3m-high brick frame external concrete security wall and infrared FLIR cameras (as

176m2 to 207m2 and stands from 265m2

used by Navy Seals) will ensure that the estate is protected from all angles. Whale Bay Cascades

to 379m2. Selling from R1,495 million,

will offer buyers ocean villas, ocean terraces, lagoon villas and lagoon terraces, all with high-quality

the units are fitted with alarm systems

finishes and features and magnificent views. Most of the homes will also include a pneumatic

and residents have access to 24-hour

vacuum elevator with 360° views. Other facilities will include 2,7m-high boat garaging facilities and

emergency medical and trauma response

a car wash. On the recreational front, the estate will feature a 1km wheelchair-friendly

services. Access control and satellite TV

walking/jogging walkway along the banks of the lagoon, a private swimming pool. Residents will

will be provided via a fibre optic cable

also be able to enjoy the hiking trails in the surrounding nature reserves, boat trips,

network. +27 (0)21 683 3433,

whale-watching from their balcony and playing a round of golf at the neighbouring 27-hole

strandveldvillas.com

available, with the opening of Phase 1

Hermanus Golf Club. +27 (0)28 312 3142, whalebaycascades.co.za

Harbouring success A Kleinmond home

Nestled within the World Heritage Site of the Kogelberg Biosphere

Pearly-white returns

Reserve on the Cape’s Whale Coast, the picturesque town of

Over the past several months, top-notch lifestyle and golf

residential property, thanks to Harbour Road, a new and vibrant

development Pearl Valley Golf Estates has experienced an

harbour-front development that’s stimulating the area’s tourism

exceptional upturn in the residential property market, with sales

and hospitality. Apart from Harbour Road, Pam Golding Properties

achieving a record value of over R100 million. During 2012, house

agent Lize Götz says Kleinmond is also enjoying renewed interest

prices at Pearl Valley ranged from R3,5 million to R15 million and

due to Kleinmond Beach’s being awarded Blue Flag status in

plots from R1,5 million to R3,1 million. ‘We have seen a trend of

October last year. Lize says that the highest demand for homes

clients with school-age children looking to purchase property

currently is in the R800 000 to R1,1 million range, namely cluster

at Pearl Valley due to various factors, including high levels of

homes in secure developments. ‘The demand is from buyers around

security and five-star facilities along with the close proximity to the

the country,’ she says, ‘including Capetonians seeking weekend

winelands and Cape Town,' says Pearl Valley Golf Estates’ Property

and holiday homes, as well as families from upcountry looking

Manager, Leigh Robertson. Another trend is the number of resale

for seaside retirement properties.' Situated right on the water’s

properties to families relocating from other areas of South Africa

edge, Harbour Road includes a variety of restaurants, delis, art

who want larger investment properties within the estate. The

galleries, boutique shopping, as well as a few residential units whose

balance of sales have included vacant stands, with all buyers being

occupants can buy fresh fish straight off the boats.

South African. +27 (0)21 867 8000, pearlvalley.co.za

+27 (0)28 271 3423, pamgolding.co.za

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Words Candace King

Kleinmond is experiencing a wealth of sustained demand for

western cape Commercial

Cape CBD commercial boom Cape Town’s CBD continues to experience a rise in commercial property development and refurbishment investments. ‘The extent and growth of investment in Cape Town’s central city is a testament to business confidence in the CBD as a world-class place for people to work, live and play. In addition to the commercial property developments, the CBD currently boasts developments in infrastructure, such as the Cape Town Station, the Artscape (the iconic arts and culture building) and, of course, the government precinct, which includes the Civic Centre and the provincial of public and private property

Commercially green

developments in progress are all

Exciting times await Paarl as it anticipates its first green commercial building. Adjacent to the

indicators of a thriving CBD that is open

Paarl Mall on the N1, Cecilia Square is a prestigious phased green office development consisting

for business,’ says Rob Kane, chairperson

of two buildings linked by a raised parking deck. Designed and built by Lazercor Developments,

of the Central City Improvement District

Cecilia Square aims to achieve a four-star Green Star SA – Office V1 Design Rating. Opening its

(CCID). The latest estimate of the

doors in August 2013, Cecilia Square will welcome anchor tenant BKB GrainCo, which will occupy

refurbishment value of developments

the majority of the development’s first phase. Building A, or Phase 1, is under construction;

within the CBD is well over R5 billion.

construction on Phase 2, or Building B, is scheduled to start in February. ‘This is the first green

+27 (0)21 419 1881,

building that Lazercor has done, but it will definitely not be our last. As knowledge in the industry

capetownpartnership.co.za

increases, we aim to stay at the cutting edge of developing green buildings and to continue to

government building. The combination

provide this valuable service to our clients and investors and to the benefit of the environment,’ says Director Mark Teuchert. +27 (0)21 872 1444, ceciliasquare.co.za

Shimmy in luxury Luxury has been turned up a few notches at the V & A Waterfront with the opening of Shimmy Beach Club, an ocean-fronting dining and lifestyle destination situated on the southern arm of the harbour. Inspired by some of the world's most glamorous venues, the 2 000m2 Shimmy Beach Club can be approached by car, helicopter or boat and features a private beach, expansive outdoor deck, container-ship-inspired bar, illuminated champagne bar, wine cooler room, glass rim-flow infinity swimming pool, lounge and main restaurant. ‘Besides providing a great venue for a night out, Shimmy will also create a number of job opportunities in the city’s hospitality industry, with 120 staff to be employed,’ says Cape Town businessman Shawn Mace, co-owner with chef Seelan Sundoo. Shimmy Beach Club’s bespoke furnishings incorporate natural materials, including stone, wood, leather, stainless steel, glass and raw, textured fabrics. It’s seafront sophistication at its best. +27 (0)21 200 7778, shimmybeachclub.com

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