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Elevation of the luxurious apartment block.
The Somerset launches cottages, apartments
Fullyfurnished 2bedroom cottage.
Visit our new fully furnished cottage.
The formidable development of The Somerset, the new life style retirement development east of Somerset West, achieves another milestone with the official launch of the new cottages on Thursday 14 November.
The highly anticipated 20 cottages will be in high demand as they provide the ideal compact space. The cottages have beautiful views as well as an effective lock-upand-go for the senior citizen or retired couple who enjoy an active and varied lifestyle. Yet another trophy on Somerset’s mantelpiece is the launch of the first apartment block offering 15 luxurious, spacious apartments. These apartments have a lift to service in the upper level apartments and affording magnificent views of the False Bay, Table Mountain and Helderberg Mountain. Purchasers of the first seven apartments will enjoy their first year after oc-
cupation levies-free. As usual, all finishes and materials are of the best quality and the Potgieter family stamp of excellence can be seen from the onset. Complying with all the new SANS building regulations, buyers can be sure the latest building techniques and materials are used in the construction process. The finished product will thus ensure maximum energy efficiency and cost effective electricity usage. Whilst retirement is often viewed as a time of boredom and slowing down, at The Somerset it is viewed as a time to indulge in activities you have not had time for in the past – with like-minded people. This is where The Governors Club, which will form the hub of the village activities from outings to wine estates or the theatre, to invited speakers and speciality events, comes into place. We invite interested parties who have not as yet purchased at The Somerset, but
wish to become part of the village life and enjoy many of the benefits offered to the residents to register for early membership to The Governor’s Club at the launch. This will make their transition that much easier when they do purchase. The Somerset has much to offer, whether you need a small apartment, a cottage with a garden or a luxury home, frail care or home-care, social events or just friendship, there is something for everyone. We invite you to view our showcase which is open daily from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. Our sales consultants will be there to answer all your questions and take you through the available options. It is expected to draw big interest from the local and upcountry buyers seeking a secure and quality lifestyle for their golden years. For any enquiries about The Somerset please call the agents at our sales office 021 840 0018.
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Demand for secure estates continues to grow targets. It’s no surprise then that many purchasers are moving towards homes within the confines of gated estates. In many cases these properties don’t cost much more than similar properties in the suburbs, with developers realising they need to encourage sales in a competitive market. Strong demand at KelderEven in the early 1990’s I can hof Country Village, Croydon recall that Johannesburg buyOlive and Vineyard estates, ers would often remark at the and the successes of Erinvale, fact that most of our properties Boskloof, Schonenberg Estate didn’t have high walls around and Heritage Park prove the them, and electric fencing was point. certainly never seen. What are the possible negaHow things have changed. tives of living in such an estate? It’s now the exception to be able Every estate will have rules to walk to a front door. Six-foot and regulations, which are walls surround almost every there for the benefit and comhome, and electric fencing is fort of residents – but in some not uncommon. It’s a harsh recases this could require a measality of our modern world that ure of cooperation and sacrimost property owners have fice. You also have levies to pay gone to these extremes to profor the benefit of the security, tect their families and possesTalking Property by Steve maintenance of common propsions from crime. erty, and general upkeep of the Gated estates started to CaradocDavies, principal estate. make their appearance in the of Harcourts Platinum In most cases these estates 1990’s, but they were still the exception and many buyers steered clear of have a Home Owners Association and specific them as they didn’t like the “rules and regula- architectural and design guidelines have to be tions” of these estates. Today things are differ- adhered to so that there is a uniform theme in the estate. This does limit one when it comes ent. By far the majority of new developments are to building or improving a home – but the benenow gated estates that offer their residents, at fit is an estate with a strong identity and minia minimum, an enclosed boundary and en- mum standards, which will ultimately protect trance gate with controlled access. In many cas- your investment. So yes – there is a price to pay, es the level of security is increased to include albeit a modest one. Current sales show though, security guards, electric fencing, and security that purchasers see the benefits as the demand cameras. Whilst no guarantee that you won’t for properties in gated estates continues to be affected by crime, they are a very strong de- grow at a record rate.Email your real estate terrent, and criminals will usually go for softer questions to steve.cd@harcourts.co.za. Back in the 1980’s a gated estate was a rarity, and usually applied only to sectional title complexes. In most cases normal residential properties weren’t even walled to the road – and you could almost always walk to the front door and ring the doorbell.
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HELDERBERG 10 Districtmail Planning a move? Get the basics right and save yourself a packet 14 November, 2013
Many people move house every month, often using bakkies, trailers or a hired trucks and their own manpower. Many others need the help of professional movers – and ways of limiting the cost of such services. If this is the route you’re taking you should try not to plan your move for the end of a month or during De-
cember or January, says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterBond Home Loans, SA’s biggest mortgage origination group. “At other times of the month, or in winter, when the moving companies are not so busy, you will usually get a better rate. You should also get quotes from three different moving
companies and their agents should preferably visit your home to make their estimates as accurate as possible,” noted Rademeyer. Secondly, try to get rid of everything you don’t need to take to your new home. “Aim to reduce the number of items to be transported by at least half, because weight and
bulk sre a big factors in determining the price of a long-haul move: there’s really no point in paying someone to transport something you don’t use or that won’t fit into your new home.” The third step is to get boxes and pack as many small items as you can yourself, to reduce the time the mov-
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ers take to pack, and hopefully reduce their charges as well. “And finally, you need to make sure that your possessions are properly insured while in transit, as road and weather conditions, hijacking, robberies, strikes and riots can undo the work of even the best moving companies.”
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Charming Victorian family home on market in Wellington A picturesque Victorian home has come onto the market in Wellington. Originally built as the pastorie for a local church about 100 years ago, the home is exclusively available through Pam Golding Properties (PGP), priced at R1,499 million. PGP agents Erika Odendaal and Lynette Kannemeyer say the prop-
erty spans an erf of just under 700 m². “The home has such a unique, historic character,” say the agents. “Finely preserved details include the lace-work trim on the eaves and wrap-around veranda, as well as Oregon pine floors, ceilings and shutters. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a spacious liv-
ing area with a fireplace. The garden contains attractive trees. The property is located close to local schools and would make a warm and charming family home.” To view the property, or for more information, call PGP agents Erika Odendaal (082 412 6964) and Lynette Kannemeyer (082 672 1022), or contact their office on 021 873 4557 or wellington@pamgolding.co.za.
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This Victorian home is on the market in Wellington for R1.499 million and is exclusively available through Pam Golding Properties.
RANGE ROVER: NEW SPORT ANNOUNCED
Fastest on-road, most agile model ever QUICK The all-new Range Rover Sport, revealed to the South African media at OR Tambo airport last week, is the ultimate premium sports SUV – the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever. Developed alongside the highlyacclaimed new Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport now delivers the brand’s best-ever on-road dynamics, together with class-leading, genuine Land Rover all-terrain capability. The new, technology-packed, Range Rover Sport, presents customers with a more assertive and muscular exterior and a more luxurious interior. Exploiting Land Rover’s breakthrough lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies, the Sport’s all-new, first-in-class aluminium architecture achieves a weight saving of up to 420 kg. This transforms the vehicle’s dynamic performance, enabling it to blend agile handling with exceptional comfort while offering a unique mix of sporting luxury and a dynamic, connected driving experience, along with CO² emissions reduced to as low as 209 g/km. Kevin Flynn, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa said: “The second-generation Sport moves the goalposts once again. This car is a remarkable engineering achievement and its combination of lightweight aluminium architecture, powerful and fuel-efficient engines and innovative dynamic chassis technologies have made it is the fastest, most agile and most responsive Land Rover ever.
At launch, Range Rover Sport customers will have a choice of three powerplants: two supercharged petrol en gines (5,0 F 375 kW V8 and the new 3.0litre 250 kW V6) and a 215 kW 3.0 F SDV6 diesel engine.
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“Ground-breaking construction, which sees the all-new Range Rover Sport tip the scales massively lighter than its predecessor. brings benefits in a number of areas; including emissions, fuel consumption, acceleration, braking and handling. Building on the success of the recently launched flagship Range Rover, the all-new Range Rover Sport also employs a vast array of new technologies which help to transform its performance, refinement and all round capabilities,”
added Flynn. At launch, Range Rover Sport customers will have a choice of three powerplants: two supercharged petrol engines (5,0 F 375 kW V8 and the new 3,0 F 250 kW V6) and a 215 kW 3,0 F SDV6 diesel engine. All are paired with an advanced, electronically controlled ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic gearbox. Acceleration times for the 0100 km/h dash start at just 5,3 seconds for the flagship V8 S/C, while fuel consumption is cut by up to 24
percent. The weight reduction measures on the all- new Range Rover Sport open up the future possibility for the fitment of a smaller, lighter power plant, such as a four cylinder engine. The all-new Range Rover Sport has been developed as the ultimate ‘no compromise’ vehicle that will fit perfectly into its customers’ lifestyles. It has been engineered to incorporate the latest developments in customer-focused vehicle and safety technologies to enhance com-
fort, confidence and safety behind the wheel. New or enhanced chassis technologies for the new Sport include Adaptive Dynamics featuring continuously variable dampers, and on more powerful models, a dedicated Dynamic mode in the Terrain Response® 2 system for enthusiastic on-road driving. This system is combined with twin-channel Dynamic Response active lean control, a Dynamic Active Rear Locking Differential, and Torque Vectoring by Braking, which transfers torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing understeer. The new model introduces a digital camera system which supports driver assistance features that help deliver improved driver awareness. for example Automatic High Beam Assist. Another unique innovation on the Sport is the optional Wade Sensing™ feature that provides ‘depth’ information when driving through water, made even more beneficial to the driver now that the Sport’s maximum wading depth has increased by 150 mm over the previous model to 850 mm. The all-new Range Rover Sport, with its greatly enhanced versatility, is destined to continue the outstanding success of its predecessor, which quickly became one of Land Rover’s most popular models following its introduction in 2005, with sales exceeding 380 000 units to date. Designed and engineered at Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, the new model is produced in a state-of-the-art low-energy manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK. The All-new Range Rover Sport is priced from R824 500, with the flagship V8 Supercharged HSE Dynamic at R1 263 600.
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Ford to debut EcoBoost engine at Daytona in 2014 QUICKPIC As part of its continuing strategy to introduce product-relevant technology into racing, Ford announced today plans to bring its 3,5 F V6 EcoBoost racing engine to the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series in the US. The new engine, which will debut at the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 25-26 and run the entire 12-race season, will power a newlook Daytona Prototype car, created with Ford corporate design influence. Michael Shank
Racing is on-board as the first team to put EcoBoost power into its Daytona Prototype car. “At Ford Racing, we really put great emphasis on on racing production-based vehicles as well as production-based technologies,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “We’re proud to bring a direct-injected, twin-turbo 3,5 F V6 EcoBoost engine to the United Sports Car Championship in a field of competitive V8powered entries. We want to show Ford EcoBoost’s capabilities as an engine that provides both performance and fuel economy, on and off the track.” “This engine is the future,” said Doug Yates, CEO, Roush Yates Racing Engines. “This Ford EcoBoost engine includes all the newest technologies: direct injection, turbocharging and high efficiency. We’re looking at taking it to the next level through this sportscar racing programme.” A new, Ford-inspired Riley Technologies Daytona Prototype car will accompany the 3,5 F V6 EcoBoost at Daytona. The car’s body features enhanced Ford production vehicle design cues created by lead Ford production designer Garen Nicoghosian with aerodynamic support from Ford Racing chief aerodynamicist Bernie Marcus. “Ford Motor Company has taken today’s Daytona Prototype and injected into it unique Ford attributes and unique Ford design characteristics,” said Allison. “This EcoBoost-powered car is obviously adapted for racing applications with racing controls, but ultimately we’re running what we’re selling and selling what we’re running.” While the new engine will make its competitive racing debut at the highly anticipated 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona, it will actually hit the Daytona track for the first time on October 9. In a joint effort between Michael Shank Racing, Ford Racing and Continental Tire, the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona championship team will
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This new, Fordinspired Riley Technologies Daytona Prototype car will by powered by the 3,5 litre V6 EcoBoost at Daytona. PHOTO: QUICKPIC aim to set a new track record at the ‘World Centre of Speed’ by eclipsing the 210,364 m/h lap laid down on February 9, 1987 by NASCAR champion Bill Elliott, who pushed his Ford Thunderbird to the top of the speed charts in qualifying for the Daytona 500. “It’s really a privilege to have an opportunity to put your name in the record books like this,” said team owner Mike Shank. “It is almost inconceivable that this record has stood for such a long time, so it’s pretty special to be involved. We worked a long time to develop our relationship with Ford to be in a position to take on projects like this. Anytime you can get in the record books, it is a great opportunity and just builds on what this company has done.” “Ford Motor Company stands for innovation and leading-edge technology, so having a chance to debut our Ford EcoBoost technology in a high-visibility setting such as this record run attempt, as well as the entire 2014 USCC schedule with its iconic races is great,” said Allison. “Through USCC racing and its fan outreach, we want to showcase how EcoBoost
technology presents the combined benefits of performance and fuel efficiency – something all consumers would want in their vehicles.” To prepare for the record run and upcoming season, the EcoBoost engine has recently undergone endurance testing at Ford’s Dynamometer Lab in Dearborn, Mich., U.S., specifically at the specialised 17G cell. Production and racing engineers from Ford and specialists from Roush Yates Racing Engines have collaborated to ensure the engine is ready for the season. “The key about this dyno cell is that it’s dedicated to motorsports, but it’s within Ford’s dynamometer facility,” said David Simon, Ford Racing engine engineer. “We can do full vehicle simulation in racing conditions in a way some of our other cells aren’t capable of doing. It’s very, very specific to high-performance racing engine programmes.” Race fans can follow the progression of the record run attempt on Ford Racing’s Twitter channel (@FordRacing) and Facebook page throughout the day.
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NUWE BESTUUR: Die TATA Paarl Werkswinkel in Rectanglestraat 9, Triangle Park is nou onder nuwe bestuur. Die werkswinkel足span staan gereed om jou die beste diens te lewer op alle TATA足modelle sowel as enige ander soort voertuig. Van links staan Mar足 laine Kotze (diensadviseur), Hilton Davids (tegnikus), Radie Campher (tegnikus), Richard Daniels (senior tegnikus) en Martin Esterhuyse die werkswinkelbestuurder. Skakel hul by 021 862 9090.