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CAPE DUTCH HOMESTEAD ON THE SLOPES OF THE HELDERBERG
Farm for sale in the Winelands
Pam Golding Properties (PGP) believes it presents an exciting opportunity for winemakers to reinvigorate an acclaimed brand, and to acquire a superlative country lifestyle. Cordoba lies on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, and the 86 ha farm has uninterrupted views of both False Bay and Table Mountain. The property is on the market exclusively through PGP, priced at R55 million. PGP agent Chris Baker says Cordoba enjoyed a short but successful season of production in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “Their signature wine, Cordoba Crescendo, achieved instant five-star status in the Platters guide for its maiden vintage in 1995 and is still highly rated by wine connoisseurs as a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Franc. Its last vintage was produced in 2004, and since then, the
wine operations on the farm have been dormant. But the large winery, including the entire wine-making infrastructure and high-quality vineyards, remains in place, ready to be reawakened to production.” Currently the farm has 14,15 ha under vines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vineyards. The elevated location on the slopes of the Helderberg means that the vines enjoy high quality clean air and rich soil, and are cooled by sea breezes, creating an ideal growing environment with a prolonged ripening period. The farm’s sizeable and reliable water supply includes 14 ha of allocation from the Theewaterskloof scheme, as well as the farm’s own 8 million gallon dam, a cement reservoir and a borehole, producing 19 000 litres per hour. Additional facilities include a 727 m state-of-theart wine cellar with a capacity of 200 ton, a tasting centre, reception area and office space. Baker says the farm also offers a variety of accommodation, including the main manor house which
Cordoba’s main manor house dates back over 150 years. The fourbed roomed Cape Dutch home is sha ded by huge oak trees, and was fully restored and modernised se veral years ago.
Additional facilities on the Cordoba property include a 727 m² stateof theart wine cellar with a capacity of 200 ton, a tasting centre, recep tion area and office space.
A magnificent wine farm between Stellenbosch and Somerset West has come onto the market.
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An aerial view of Cordoba, with the winemaker’s house bottom left and the main homestead top right. In be tween are the guest cottages and packing sheds. dates back over 150 years. The thatched Cape Dutch home is shaded by huge oak trees, and was fully restored and modernised several years ago. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms plus an additional attic bedroom, spacious living areas and a kitchen with separate scullery and laundry. Garaging is provided for four vehicles, as well as staff quarters and a swimming pool. Also on the property is a winemaker’s house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge/dining area and kitchen, as well as its own garage and carport. A further two guest chalets offer a single bedroom, bathroom and lounge, one of them also equipped with a kitchenette. In addition to these homes there are 15 fully serviced labourers’ cottages, a large shed for vehicles and implements, a workshop, wine storage shed and community hall measuring
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rea,” says PGP’s area manager for Stellenbosch, Louise Varga. “For example, a 10 ha vacant erf next to Cordoba recently fetched R17 million, or R1,7 million per hectare. Prices of R1,5 million to R1,7 million per hectare are regularly being achieved for small lifestyle properties nearby, and those with significant homesteads or other improvements can fetch even more. For example, a 3 ha property with a large house, located just below Cordoba, recently sold for R22 million. Given the high quality of the plantings, facilities and accommodation on Cordoba, not to mention the value associated with the existing brand, the property is extremely well priced for the current market.” To view Cordoba, or for more information, contact PGP agent Chris Baker on 021 887 1017, 083 407 5024 or chris.baker@pamgolding.co.za.
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over 200 m². The old stables of around 200 m² are now used as additional storage, but could be converted back to equestrian facilities. Baker says the property consists of five title deeds, which makes it attractive to a wider-than-usual range of potential buyers. “First and foremost, this farm will appeal to winemakers who want to produce exceptional wine and live in pristine surroundings,” he says. “They will certainly see the value in the farm’s high quality grapes and facilities, and in the opportunity to build upon the existing Cordoba legacy and bring the brand back to the market. Alternatively, the property could be purchased by a syndicate of buyers, or by an owner who might then choose to sell off some of the separate title deeds.” “Small parcels of land tend to fetch high prices in this sought-after a-
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2 double bedrooms , both en suite, guest cloak room, spacious lounge with fireplace ,dining room, 5 bedrooms , 4 bathrooms 2 en suite, Study or family room, gourmet formal lounge, sep. dining room, Kitchen, breakfast area, sep. family room, large office or 5 th Laundry, double garages , bedroom , modern open plan kitchen Stunning terrace to pool area, sep.laundry, staff quarters ,double 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms mes open plan Sep. self contained guest cottage Living area, granite kitchen, oven & hob, garage, sun room, pool & braai Don’t hesitate to view this home ! Secure parking bay plot 2240 sqm House -+ 450 sqm PH MONIQUE 083 675 3012 JOINT MANDATE
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Five reasons for buyers to move swiftly So you’ve started hunting for a suitable property. As a purchaser, you first scour the newspapers for suitable properties, making a short list of the ones that may work for you. You then view more detail of these properties by accessing them through their web reference numbers on the agents’ websites. In addition to this, you search through agency websites and national property portals to see what other listings may be of interest. Having researched the details of these listings such as location, accommodation, condition and pricing, you then make a short list of properties you actually want to view. You go about setting up appointments with the various listing agents and also plan to visit show houses over the weekend. What do you do, though, when you walk into a property and it looks like a viable option? Do you wait, and shop around, just in case there is something better around the corner? Perhaps you’ve just started your house-hunting – do you buy just yet? Here are some points to consider that may influence what you do: 1. Having made a list of requirements, does this listing tick most of the boxes? If it ticks 70% or more of the boxes, then this is a listing to seriously consider. It’s highly unlikely that you will find the perfect house – so if it’s close,
then add it to your list of strong possibilities. and offer later when you may be competing 2. What other properties on your list can against other buyers? Time and again we see buyers finding a you view within the next day or so? If you property that really works for have appointments set up, then them. They can see the listing is by all means keep them – but correctly priced, and they can see don’t waste valuable time that themselves living in the home. It you may not have. may well be the first property 3. Hopefully you have run the they view! numbers on affordability by your Yet they delay in making an ofbank or bond originator. Do the fer. numbers work? Can you afford to Sometimes it’s because they’ve purchase this property, and at just started the viewing process, what price? Calculate what the and sometimes it’s the fear of maximum is you could go to missing out on another listing should you decide to make an ofthat may work better. fer. Be sure of this – if you over-exThe reality is that buyers are tend yourself you won’t qualify Talking Property with buying now. Banks are doing the for the finance and will be disap- Steve Caradoc finance. Sellers are generally listpointed when the sale collapses. Davies, principal of ing at market-related prices. If 4. Consider this: What do you Harcourts Platinum, you find a property that works for think the property is really director of Harcourts you, if the financial numbers worth? It is fairly priced? If you South Africa make sense, and if you believe the believe it is good value, chances value is there – then don’t delay. Chances are are that other buyers do too. 5. Stock levels in the area are dropping at other buyers have reached the same conclua steady pace. This means that buyers now sion as you. It’s a great time to buy property. Don’t miss have limited options, and that more buyers are competing over fewer listings. The more out! E-mail your real estate question to stebuyer competition there is, the more you will have to pay. Do you really want to waste time ve.cd@harcourts.co.za.
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Luxury Retirement IN SOMERSET WEST
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Tel: +27 (021) 852 0821 • Russell: 083 457 2007 • David: 082 410 7465 • Christina: 082 330 1209 E-mail: russellm@iafrica.com or david@exactcape.co.za • Website: www.schonenbergvillage.co.za
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Lovely, warm and sunny home with stunning mountain views in a quiet position of Paradyskloof. Plenty of accommodation with generous living areas, impressive master bedroom suite as well as a selfcontained flat. Outdoor patio overlooking a lush garden and sparkling pool. Contact: Monique Holzen 072 390 9227
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This property and garden is in a pristine condition with modern high quality finishes. Easy relaxing lifestyle surrounding the pool, open plan kitchen and living areas. Asking Price: R5 650 000 Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645 Each office independently owned and operated
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Brand new on the market and an excellent investment in a secure block walking distance from the University. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan lounge and kitchen. 1 Parking bay. Contact: Estelle Denys 072 141 4117 Each office independently owned and operated
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A true family home with a “country feel” and loads of space for the growing family. Offering space & openplan, with clay floor tiles which add to the warmth & cosy feel. Well placed pool with garden space also situated close to a park. Contact: Monique 072 390 9227 / Graham 084 308 3540
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This charming Guest House with its 4star rating boasts all the fine facilities, leaving the guests coming back for more. Well established with all furniture & fittings included. There is also private accommodation for the owner/manager. This is truly a “Blue Chip” Investment. Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540 Old Mutual Building, 40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch t 021 809 2760 | admin@sothebysrealtystb.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com Visit our show house on Thursday afternoon. This property offers a desirable lifestyle to those who appreciate quality. Just a short walk from Stellenbosch restaurants, art galleries, shops and the University. Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645
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A spacious and very neat family home situated in a good neighbourhood. 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 reception rooms, 1 garage and flatlet. Contact: Estelle Denys 072 141 4117
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Rozenmeer Country Estate | R1 250 000
Turnkey 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex in pristine Rozenmeer Security Estate. 10 minutes from Paarl, all costs included, up to 100% loans to qualified buyers, no interim building costs. Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747
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Spacious accommodation on a big plot/erf. The house consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open plan living areas, study and much more. Contact: Miranda Coetzee 083 414 7212
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New Release - Beautifully developed farm at the foot of the mountain. Ideal as a guest/conference/wedding facility. Good building infrastructure, water from clear mountain streams. Special ‘secret garden’, the perfect setting for music and weddings. Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148 140 Main Road, Paarl. 7646. | t 021 870 1011 | info@sirpaarl.co.za www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com | www.farmssouthafrica.com | www.farmandranchsir.com Price Reduction - Ample accommodation for the large family with spectacular views of Paarl Mountain. Four bedrooms, all en-suite, large living areas and a beautiful French style kitchen. Asking Price: R4 900 000 Contact: Miranda Coetzee 083 414 7212
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Prys verlaging - Vrugteplaas van 115 hektaar op rivier. Waterregte – goeie kwaliteit water, 39 hektaar beplant. Sagte sitrus: 28 ha. Nagenoeg 20 hektaar oop grond geskik vir aanplantings. Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148
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SCOOP TEST: 206 KW ON THE FRONT WHEELS
Pure power with Opel’s new Astra OPC FRANS LE ROUX I am, much to the dismay of my mother, at a stage in my life where all my friends drive fast cars. Fast hot hatches are still their preferred vehicle and to be honest nothing excites me more than the prospect of testing a new hot-hatch. And they don't come any hotter than Opel’s mind bending, sensory overloading OPC. Every single detail on this car makes me grin from ear to ear. That feeling of excitement when I first saw it is indescribable. Long before I eventually turned the key, I knew that this was going to be an epic journey. I have driven a few hot hatches in my short life, but none have blown me away as much as the OPC. The interior is a great place to be. From the superior body-hugging sport seats, to the thick leather-clad steering wheel – everything has its place. The OPC is suppose to be a two door coupé which can seat four adults, but I found the rear cramped. Not only with limited legroom but due to the sloping roof, headroom was limited for some taller passengers. The central console however is a bit busy. The switch gear was easy to operate, but there are just too many buttons and switches. Everything from climate control to audio settings and even heated seats, are controlled from the centre console. There are so many curves and lines on the OPC that I would imagine that this could be an engineers exotic dream. The LED-lights in the front combine nicely with the xenon’s. At the back things look even more aggressive. Massive twin tail pipes are the main focus point. These same exhausts deliver a hair
When you get to grips with launching the beast, you should reach the 100 km/h mark in 6 seconds. raising aural symphony when your right foot is planted. In fact when the OPC button is pushed, it lets out a roar that is out of this world. Once you hear the sound for the first time, there is no going back. The accelerator begs you to just stomp on in. The ride is firm because of the massive wheels fitted to the OPC. A full 20 inches are wrapped in 245 mm rubber. The suspension is perfect and the way the OPC goes around corners
is just fantastic. The levels of grip is endless. Opel fitted a tricked out limited slip diff which keeps you on the road and gets the mountains of torque to the front wheels. Power from the 2.0 F 4-cyclinder turbo engine is rated at 206kW/400 Nm. When you get to grips with launching the beast, you should reach the 100 km/h mark in 6 seconds. In gear acceleration and overtaking is a breeze thanks to the mountains of torque on offer. The hatch market is one of the
most competitive segments in our country and manufacturers do their utmost too attract potential buyers. With solid performers such as the VW Golf GTi, Ford’s fiery Focus ST and Renault’s manic Megane RS, the OPC is up against stiff competition. What Opel have done with it’s OPC, is use it as a show piece of just what the company is capable of. If you take a look at the complete Astra range, you will see that loads of OPC-inspired bits have trickled down to other models. This makes
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one think why other manufacturers would charge a hefty premium for their products, if you compare them to the Astra range’s pricing. The OPC has a 5 year/120 000km warranty and roadside assistance, as well as a comprehensive 5 years/90 000km service plan. At R 435 000, the OPC is certainly not cheap. For the price however you do get a no-holes-barred, individualistic fire breathing animal that will certainly make you stand out from the crowd.
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Meet the dealer principal 1.Tell us about yourself? (age, where you come from, where you live now, your family?) My name is Quinton Richter and I am 38 years old. I’m originally from Durbanville and am married to Rochelle who grew up in Somerset West. We have one awesome boy and are expecting another one in August. 2. How, when and why did you become a dealer principal? A passion for vehicles led me to the industry after completing my articles in 2000. I have been the dealer principal at Audi Centre Somerset West in an official capacity since March 2011, but have been involved in the general management and after sales at the dealership since 2006. I also have the privilege of serving on the board of directors of the Kelson Motor Group. 3.What do you think is the characteristics of a successful businessman or woman? A willingness to adapt to the ever changing needs of customers, staff, suppliers and stake holders. Also a strong motivation to be successful and to work hard. There is no substitute for hard work. 4.What is the biggest strength of your company? Our unrelenting commitment to exceed our current and future customers’ expectations. 5.What makes your business different from other similar enterprises? Our unique approach towards customer service which has led to us being rated the number one Audi dealer in the Western Cape by IPSOS for the last 4 years. 6.What keeps you motivated? Customer expectations.
Quinton Richter 7.If you could do anything else for a living, what would it be? A professional golfer. 8.How do spend your free time? Relaxing with family and slicing my way around the golf course on the odd occasion. 9.What is the best business advice you have ever received? Listen to your customer. 10.Where do you see yourself personally and your business in ten years? I will be very happy if in ten years I am still holding the reins at Audi Centre Somerset West whilst continuously building a sustainable business that invests in our community and provides sound mobility options to our valued customers.
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Steve Bekker wil gemeenskap dien “Die hele besigheid met Steve Bekker het begin in Augustus 1962 in Kaapstad. Iewers het ek uit ’n babawaentjie geval en my kop teen ’n kar se wieldop gestamp.
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“Vandaar my liefde vir wiele en alles met wiele,” glimlag Steve Bekker, eienaar van Access Auto, Hoofweg, Strand. Hy woon in die Strand, waar hy sy kliënte bedien. Sy vrou, Joey – hulle is getroud in Desember 1983 – is tans besig met haar honneursgraad in sielkunde op Stellenbosch, “Access Auto het eintlik al hier in die sewentigerjare begin toe ek as vakleerling by Volkswagen in Bellville begin werk het – ek
smous al met karre van toe af,” vertel Bekker. “Ek het later karre verkoop by Philwest Motors in Somerset-Wes en daar het ek besluit om die groot stap te neem om my eie onderneming, Access Auto, te begin. “Met baie hulp van die Davison-familie (eienaars van Philwest), my vrou en kinders het ons nege jaar terug in Stikland, by die Grasgarage, met die onderneming begin.” Hulle het later verskuif na Gordonsbaaiweg in die Strand, waarna hulle weer twee jaar later geskuif het na 110 Hoofweg, waar hulle nou reeds byna sewe jaar is. “Ek dink die sukses van Access Auto is ons kliënte,” sê Bekker. “Ons het mense wat ons
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so ondersteun, dat hulle en hul families al tientalle voertuie by ons gekoop het. Ons het ook ons eie Facebook-blad, Our Access Auto Strand. “Ons wil graag anders wees in die sin dat mense ons moet kan vertrou. Ons gee mense ons voertuie om te toets vir ’n dag of twee.” Bekker sê hy is baie bevoorreg dat sy seun en dogter saam met hom aan motorsport op Killarney deelneem en hy versamel ook klein karretjies vir ’n stokperdjie. “My vrye tyd bring ek met my vennoot Polla Erasmus by Access Auctions deur. Daar hou ons elke Donderdagaand ’n veiling vir die gemeenskap van die Strand. Hy vertel dat hy graag vir mense wil sê, “Jy sal nooit almal kan tevrede stel nie, maar solank jy jou beste gee en altyd daar is vir die gemeenskap, is die saak reg”. “Ons by Access Auto wil nie groter word nie, maar ons wil sien dat ons hier kan wees vir ons kliënte en vir die Helderberg en omgewing. Danksy ons kliënte het ons deur die swak tye bly staan, so ons glo dat ons diens net sal verbeter. “Enige kliënt is altyd welkom om by my in te stap met klagtes of pluimpies. Ons wil u dien soos ons sê: ‘Cars looking for good homes’,” sê Bekker.
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