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Fly into the Antarctica in a private jet for an experience that is as luxurious as it is adventurous (page 88)

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signature pieces, there’s a leaning towards rose gold and pearls.

ED’S LETTER What intrigues the editor.

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NOTA BENE – NEWS

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Utterly random and occasionally tactical trivia.

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BAGS OF STYLE Adrian Furstenburg designs his bags to be functional and stylish because a handbag is much more than just a fashion accessory.

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ADVANCED STYLE

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ALL THAT GLITTERS From tokens of love from a bygone era to the modern simplicity of

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SUSTAINING SUCCESS Do ethical funding ventures provide better or worse financial returns than non-sustainable ones?

NOTA BENE – FRAGRANCE The new crop of scents are dosed with spring florals.

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NOTA BENE – WATCHES Notes on the most innovative timepieces on the planet.

The latest in fashion news and trends.

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WINGING IT Emilie Moutard-Martin talks about watches and the art of featherworking.

Beautiful, bespoke fashion for women of a certain age.

Creative direction: Kimberley Reid Photography: Cameron McDonald Styling: Robynne Kahn Hair and make-up: Sjani Grobbelaar Model: Shane Burnell (Outlaws Model Agency) Trench and sweater: Burberry Post-production: Jean-Pierre Gouws

NOTA BENE – JEWELLERY Notes on the classic beauties, audacious moderns and singular spoils in the world of jewellery.

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HOW TO GET A HEAD IN BUSINESS Alistair Hargreaves explains how he has made the transition from Springbok lock to craft brewer in London.

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Urbanologi describe their dishes as ‘street food enjoyed in a fine-dining manner’ (page 97)

MAXIMUM DRIVER ENGAGEMENT Could the McLaren 720S be the daily drive you always wanted but never really could justify?

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NOTA BENE – ACCELERATE Notes on modern classics and super performers to inform your choice of wheels.

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SOUTHEAST ASIA SANCTUARIES This region boasts some of the world’s best hotels and resorts, famed for capturing their unique surroundings and rich culture.

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IN FLANDERS FIELD A writer joins a World War I battlefield tour through France and Belgium, tracing his grandfather’s footsteps.

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THE SLOW ROAD A weekend in Kwa-Zulu Natal’s midlands offers a route best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

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FROM DOWNTOWN TO OUT OF TOWN There is a city-and-safari trip where art and an aesthetic experience surround you at every turn.

attracting the attention of some of the world’s most recognised names in architecture.

THE PILGRIMAGE The Seychelles is to the saltwater flyfisherman what Hawaii is to surfers and the Himalayas to mountaineers.

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When it comes to collecting work from emerging artists there’s a certain joy to following and investing in their careers.

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THE NORTH-SOUTH DESIGN PARADIGM The revitalisation of African design is

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DYNAMITE RIDES Once upon a time the lightness and playfulness that comes with small bikes was in short supply, but not anymore.

A HEADY COMBINATION After enjoying otherworldly cuisine creations married with just the right wine, and views to make you wonder why you bother travelling anywhere else, a writer reviews some fine wine estates.

HORSEPOWER The Franschhoek Motor Museum is a visual feast for vintage car enthusiasts.

LASTING IMPRESSIONS Flower pressing has been resurrected into a thoroughly modern art.

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NOTA BENE – DEPARTURES Notes on far-flung places, exotic spaces for your next escape.

NOTA BENE – DÉCOR Notes on décor and design news to spark direction and creativity.

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NOTA BENE – TASTINGS Notes on dining out, special tastes and brilliance in a bottle.

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FROM THE EDITOR

EDITOR CATHERINE DAVIS cdavis@tppsa.co.za PUBLISHER SUSAN NEWHAM-BLAKE

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CREATIVITY HAS BEEN pegged to conducive environments, perfect collaborators, personality traits, serendipity and sometimes spiritual muses.

Even those of us not in explicitly creative fields must come up with new ideas and insights in order to move ahead.

My creative trigger right now is this very magazine. There’s nothing quite like a new position to get the creative juices flowing: getting to grips with an inspiring brand, and working with talented colleagues and clients. Lucky me then — I’ve got my creative mojo at full throttle as I take the Private Edition reins from Les. So it works quite neatly that there’s a theme of creativity running through this issue. Each one of our smart and original features offers inspiration and information.

There’s the inventiveness of the Springbok lock turned craft brewer in London, Alistair Hargreaves, and those businesses keeping sustainability top of mind — if you’re concerned only with profit, you’re missing the point. The Ellerman House concierge team are possibly the most inventive in our travel industry right now: they’ve designed a phenomenal trip to the glassy wilderness of the Antarctica and back in 24 hours, on a jet.

The visionary creations by the designers of our featured watches, jewellery, fashion and fragrances are startling. Our watch writer, Debbie Hathway interviews Emilie Moutard-Martin, the talent behind Piaget’s Altiplano feather marquetry, who believes she was made for this intricate craft. Slightly less delicate but as innovative in their design are the cars and bikes — vintage and new — in our Accelerate section. The passion behind the design and engineering of these machines in intense. And not dissimilar to the passion of a fly-fisherman on a pilgrimage to reel in the elusive permit fish in the Seychelles. In our travel feature the writer likens it to the quest for the Holy Grail.

But if you are looking to nurture creativity in others, our art experts give some insight into how to invest in emerging artists. There’s a certain validation that comes with being attracted to an emerging artist’s work, then hearing a buzz about them being a good investment.

So welcome to the spring issue, where new-season trends have arrived like a breath of fresh air. Have a wonderful season.

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

We welcome the next generation of a property industry dynasty that started in 1952.

GEFFEN INTERNATIONAL REALTY FRANCHISES (GIRF), the company responsible for the development and oversight of all franchise operations within Sotheby’s International Realty South Africa, has announced a major management restructure: GIRF Executive Director Yael Geffen assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect.

Yael has a BA in Communications and Economics and a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications Strategy. She has extensive experience in marketing, sales, advertising and strategic planning both in South Africa and the United States, where she worked in New York and Los Angeles for six years on global accounts such as Microsoft, Pfizer, Electronic Arts and The Academy Awards before returning home and moving into real estate.

Even though she had extensive previous experience, Yael joined GIRF in 2006 at apprentice level and spent the following 11 years learning every aspect of the real estate business. She has served as an executive director and shareholder on the company’s board since 2010.

Yael’s appointment ushers in the next generation of a property industry dynasty that started in 1952 and

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A NEW DAWN

I am immensely pleased that my daughter has decided to continue the legacy in taking on the responsibility of the franchise company.

The Geffen real-estate legacy in South Africa spans nearly 65 years and began with my mother Aïda, who is still regarded as the doyenne of property. She was the first to list a real-estate company on the JSE and was a driven businesswoman who had a substantial hand in shaping the industry as it is today. I see a lot of her in Yael – such as her courage, charisma, talent, perspicacity and vision – and I have no doubt her legacy will be as meaningful.

Yael says, “Our brand is growing by the day and to ensure we remain at the sharp end of the industry wedge we needed a strong management team with the necessary skills to drive the process in a manner that will keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology that’s completely reshaping global consumer behaviour.

“I am looking forward to the challenge. We find ourselves in an era that will see technological leadership innovation provide even better tools for the immensely talented individuals who work within Sotheby’s International Realty’s South African operational structures. We are also focused on developing tools to provide ease of use and instant responsiveness to our clients, focusing on the provision of a luxury experience with every touch point of our brand.

“After 18 years of navigating the corporate shark tank, and, in fact, thriving in it, I’m ready to slam my foot on the accelerator. I also have no doubt that Sotheby’s International Realty South Africa’s new management team is going to ensure great prosperity in the future – not only because we’re firstclass, but also because we offer consumers bespoke service from the most highly skilled industry experts who have the international marketing muscle of such a globally renowned brand behind them,” Yael concludes.

I am fortunate to have someone of my daughter’s calibre ready to take over the reins of Geffen International Realty Franchises. We are also extremely proud, as one of South Africa’s most publicly recognised brands, to be adding our own large crack to the corporate glass ceiling with the appointment of a talented, dynamic female CEO.

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ALL EYES ON THE SKY When a business celebrates its 50th anniversary, one can’t help but reflect: it’s a reminder to consider where we came from, and where we’re headed.

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Africa last year and released with that saying of his as its title.

Dan’s mother, Kathy Eldon – whom I had the pleasure of meeting in Johannesburg last year – runs Creative Visions, a foundation dedicated to his memory that encourages and empowers creative activism around the world. It’s an inspiring organisation, driven by a mantra that sees the world differently: ‘Life is a safari. Open your eyes and your heart will follow; open your heart and your feet will move. Be compelled to ask brave new questions, and the creative actions, social change and brand-new destination will come.’

It might be argued that social change has driven the need for Montblanc’s new luxury Summit Smartwatch, launched in July.

It’s perfect for new-generation travellers, featuring a gyroscope and compass for orientation, a light sensor, barometer and sensors for measuring steps and heart rate. It also features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, a mic for voice commands and ample storage for music and data. It’s the perfect go-to for those on the go.

It’s also no secret that the team at Elegance has always seen the world differently, an approach that is evident in our client relationships and professional partnerships. While we keep our business feet firmly on the ground, we always keep our creative eye on the sky. Like Gi!’s very inspiration, the giraffe, we see things from a big-sky angle, looking over the trees – a reminder that today’s trivia will most likely be forgotten tomorrow.

Look around. Look again. It’s time to see the world differently and to appreciate others who do the same.

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WE’RE PART OF A NEW GENERATION of business, driven by a heady mix of service, skill and creativity.

It’s no secret that creativity can drive economic growth and revitalise cities, regions and, indeed, entire countries.

The creative class is a loose caboose of knowledge-based professionals, artists and intellectuals, scientists and engineers, designers and architects, documented by Richard Florida in his seminal work, The Rise of the Creative Class, as people ‘whose economic function is to create new ideas, new technology and new creative content’.

The creative class has been credited with reinventing neighbourhoods, cities and regions stretching from Seattle and Silicon Valley to Dublin and Bangalore as well as the cities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch in the Cape, with a ‘Cool Capital’ movement also taking root in Pretoria.

It’s said that if you provide an advertising agency’s creative team with a big budget and a long-lead deadline, you’ll get good work. But if you provide the same team with a smaller budget and a tight deadline, you’ll get outstanding work. Human brains work like that.

Indeed, some of the most innovative creations in South Africa are delivered by those who survive on the lowest socioeconomic rung of the ladder. Think of the thousands of recyclers, or waste-pickers, who glide through our streets on pimped-up shopping trolleys collecting plastic, paper and cooldrink tins, contributing millions to the formal economy and driving a large portion of our recycling programmes. You’ll also see recycling – and upcycling – in the reinvention of discarded goods into handbags, jewellery, artwork, furniture and clothing.

At the other end of the scale, but closer to home, our inhouse design team creates our beautiful, handcrafted collections like Gi!, named after my niece, Gianna. The sister brand to Nom Nom, Gi!’s inspiration is the giraffe, which reminds us to see things differently, from an elevated angle. The collection is underscored by a balance of passion and skill that always results in a beautiful product.

To pinch a phrase from the late Dan Eldon, the journey is the destination. Dan was a young Kenya-based British-American author and photographer whose life story was filmed in South

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Forget small, quaint florist shops – sleek, inviting flower boutiques are popping up worldwide. July’s Flower, contemporary florist in Shanghai, China, reflects a fresh, edgy culture that’s closer to fashion and design, and stands out from the crowd.

Designer Alberto Caiola used brushed metal, exposed concrete and angled mirrors positioned on the store’s ceiling. The result is an illusion of a much larger space, with the blossoms reflected ad infinitum to an intriguing effect. albertocaiola.com

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SMART SPEAKER Why stop at simply getting good sound from a speaker? The Apple HomePod assists too, with Siri. The speaker stands just over 17cm tall and has an outer covering of mesh for aesthetic and acoustic performance. From the inside, Apple promises to deliver highfidelity sound with its own engineered audio technology. While access to Apple Music is a given, users can also interact with Siri using either their voice or touchbased gestures. Available in South Africa from December. apple.com

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Bags of Style

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A handbag is so much more than just a fashion accessory – it holds really important stuff.

That’s why Adrian Furstenburg designs his to be functional and stylish. Words HELEN CLEMSON

THERE’S NOTHING GRACIOUS about the term ‘bag lady’. Footwear fiends have all the luck: ‘shoe lover’ is a far sexier moniker. So what do you call yourself if you’re handbag-obsessed?

And who isn’t?

A bag is a practical, everyday essential, and it protects of some of your most treasured assets. Find us a woman who claims it’s possible to leave the house without one – even just a tiny one – and we’ll prove her wrong.

Men, too, have joined the fray.

Even the more conservative gentleman is surprisingly on track when it comes to the purchase of a bag, says South African handbag designer Adrian Furstenburg.

Whereas men buy a bag as more of an investment piece (usually in classic brown or black) mostly for business use, like a laptop satchel, women purchase a bag to put all and sundry in, he says.

‘One purchases a bag because it not only looks great but also because it is essential for the invaluable, day-to-day items that make your life possible – your survival kit,’ says Furstenburg.

It’s the style, however, that sets the good bags apart from the sacks. Here’s where Furstenburg really knows his stuff. As winner of the Guess category at the Independent Handbag Designer Awards in New York City 2016, his Johannesburg-based atelier specialises in bespoke handbag design and limited-edition collections. But before he designed and crafted his chic ‘#7’ (from his SEVEN collection), also known as The Jacquie, his relationship with bags was like many a young frustrated fashionista: a bit of a wretched affair.

‘The first bag I ever bought was at the age of 14,’ he says. ‘It was one of those free gifts that you received when buying Calvin Klein CK One fragrance (it

was very popular back then) and was a black messenger cross-body bag. I literally bought the perfume just because of the bag with my saved-up pocket money. It was made from black canvas and had nylon straps. I was devastated when the lining tore after three months. This stuck with me, because I now make sure that the lining I use in my collection is one of the strongest fabrics available!’

Furstenburg is a qualified textile designer, so it’s no wonder that his lining is his calling card.

‘When you design a handbag you can’t redesign the wheel, so to speak, but I wanted to get my spirit into the bags and explain who I was on a piece of fabric,’ he says. He turned to friend Peter du Plessis to help with the project. The result is a lining that works for all seasons and is used in his entire collection as his signature.

As for the handbags themselves, there are seven in the collection that cater for work, travel and, of course, play. When pressed to name a favourite – and a good investment piece – Furstenburg says he adores The Jacquie bag (a valued client was the inspiration behind it).

It’s a classic shape with classic shades available in the range, he explains. ‘The game changer is the built-in sunglasses case holder. Apart from being the bestseller in my collection, the fact that it was designed for Jacquie makes it very special to me because there’s magic involved when you design something specific for someone. It’s a love thing and love is essential for design.’

Another matter close to this South African designer’s heart is helping to change how the world perceives local design. ‘A main focus is to help change how the world views South African design. Its reputation is often linked to touristy curios or bad-quality goods. But in the case of South African fine jewellery the perception is a good one, so we need that same energy.’

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Advanced Style As a much younger woman, my mother wore Dior heels to work, with her hair in a chignon and a spritz of YSL’s Rive Gauche fragrance on her wrists…

NOW THAT SHE’S 74, my mother’s style can best be described as dowdy – the Dior shoes are long gone and, like many women of her vintage, she struggles with the notion that beautiful, bespoke fashion is not made for her generation.

It’s young models like Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne selling clothes made for the young and, let’s face it, the thin. So what is the solution when women of a certain age want to invest in classic yet current pieces without any whisperings of mutton or lamb?

Enter Found Collection, a South African label created by Stellenbosch duo Gitte Muller and Lisa Carinus. The co-owners and designers describe the style of the garments in their collection as ‘classic and feminine but with a bold and modern edge’. Carinus says that, while their designs are certainly not just catering for the mature market (I’m 36 and own a Found piece), elegant older women are most drawn to their range. ‘Our more mature clients love to buy statement pieces that create interest in their wardrobes, like a tux shirt embellished with sequins or a Chanel-esque jacket,’ says Carinus. ‘We want our garments to make women

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of all ages feel beautiful. Our items are sophisticated and designed to cover those “sensitive” areas, like hips and upper arms.’

‘Most of our items are few of a kind, thus exclusive,’ says Muller, adding that the collection’s priciest pieces are really exclusive. ‘We use luxurious and interesting textiles that we hope make our clients feel valued.’

The focus is also on year round versatility. ‘Our Autumn/Spring/Winter coats are absolute winners and again, work for women of all ages,’ says Muller.

‘They are long and loose and cover all those delicate areas.’ They are also beautifully lined with luxurious fabrics and each one is a statement piece to wear with all your basics.

For women looking for a fiercer aesthetic, the label’s leather jackets in black, brown and camel are made from soft sheep nappa leather and are lined, with a hidden inner pocket. ‘These jackets add instant edge to any outfit,’

says Carinus. So where can Found be, er, found? Online. But if you’re someone who has to try something on before anything gets swiped (and there’s no shame in that), Carinus and Muller’s garments are available at a selection of boutiques in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Namibia, as well as online in Switzerland. And then there’s the ever-popular pop-up shops; the happy playgroup of boutique label hounds. Like Found Collection, many smaller ranges of gorgeous garments can be discovered, Champagne in hand, at a sprawling Westcliff or Franschhoek mansion.

Perhaps it’s time to ditch the tired idea that fabulous fashion can only be snatched up in upscale boutiques or when shopping abroad, and pursue other local sartorial avenues. You may just find the collection of your dreams.

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Notes on wardrobe classics and tempting accessories to signal a fashion refresh

The mood encapsulated in Versace’s Resort 2018 collection was one of diversity, pleasure and freedom – it was a love letter to Los Angeles, a tribute to all its communities and subcultures. The collection channelled the themes of retro glamour, rock‘n’roll and boho chic, all of which reflected an urban edginess, and were interpreted using a multitude of materials and textures – from black fabric, jersey, silk and lace to studded leather and faded denim. As for prints, Versace favoured pinstripes on suits (right), as well as on crop tops, skirts and lace dresses.

Studs were also present, embellishing a coat, a black leather minidress and several pairs of shoes. versace.com

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A SPRING SUIT Versace pays homage to LA.

SUN’S UP These blue-tinted sunglasses are from the ‘Safilo by Marc Newson’ collection and celebrate the brand’s 80-year history with its whisper of retro glamour. Find them at the WallpaperSTORE* pop-up in The Guild Group’s new flagship space at the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District. This exclusive collaboration between The Guild Group and the WallpaperSTORE* will be open between mid-September and early December. store.wallpaper.com

ROMANTIC FLORALS La Perla’s Hampton Court lingerie is intricately embroidered with flowers inspired by those found in the beautiful gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Made from scalloped Leavers lace and velvet, it is most luxurious and romantic, and the bra’s deepplunge shape means it remains unseen when even the most revealing necklines are worn. laperla.com

CULT STATUS Balenciaga’s ‘Arena’ design is defined by the oversized tongue and polished D-ring eyelets, making them instantly recognisable. This pair is made from light-grey creased leather and set on tonal rubber soles. The high-top shape works particularly well with slimfitting jeans. luminanceonline.com

THE GREAT ESCAPE Louis Vuitton designer Kim Jones channelled wanderlust and the magic of isolated archipelagos for the house’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection.

The designs were about a sense of spirited adventure. It was no different off the catwalk, as his legion of famous friends, including basketball player Russell Westbrook (above), showed up wearing none other than Louis Vuitton. louisvuitton.com

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FRAGRANCES A STAR IS BORN Chanel has a new floral fragrance, its first in nearly 15 years Luminous-toned florals, as Olivier Polge, perfume creator for the House of Chanel describes white flowers as ‘a stronger reflection of our time’. So forget the notion that a fragrance with a heady floral heart is going to be a hit of pungent sweetness and linger on skin in a cloying manner. It’s not. This type of perception often leads a woman down a dangerous perfumed path, her total disregard for flowers meaning she wears something that doesn’t suit her, like a scent with a note of strawberry daiquiri. Why would you choose to smell like that when charming tuberose is on offer? Polge used it, together with orange blossom, jasmine and ylang-ylang, in his bouquet when composing the new Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum. The scent, debuting 14 years after the launch of the house’s last fragrance, Chance, certainly wasn’t rushed from inception to completion (exceptional scents take time), and it turns the concept of a feminine fragrance on its head but in such an elegant way. It’s modern – it has to be, with actress Kristen Stewart as the face of the ad campaign – and its interpretation of floral erases all memories of potpourri-hazed scents and their ilk. The result is a contemporary, abstract white-floral fragrance that we reckon will become a classic. Available from Edgars and Woolworths stores.

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MORE OPTIONS FOR HIM AND HER (Clockwise from the top) Cartier Basier Fou – Edgars and Red Square; Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct – Edgars, Foschini and Truworths; Bulgari Splendida Iris d’Or –major retailers nationwide; Chanel No 5 L’Eau – Woolworths and Edgars; Penhaligon’s Portraits The Tragedy of Lord George – Skins Cosmetics

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ALL THAT GLITTERS From grand tokens of love and beauty from a bygone era to the modern simplicity of single signature pieces, there’s a leaning towards rose gold and a return to pearls…

Words HELEN CLEMSON

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WALLIS SIMPSON, the woman who infamously turned king from country, was also one of the most talked-about jewellery collectors in history. And what she gathered was vast. So substantial, in fact, that just part of her collection achieved a world-record price ($53,5 million when sold in 1987 by Sotheby’s in Geneva) for a single-owner jewellery sale. The Wallis Simpson collection consisted of 214 pieces and, more recently, further coveted items went up for sale.

The Duchess of Windsor’s devotion to Cartier pieces has made her one of their most famed clients. In 2010, the Cartier jewels from the Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII collections were again auctioned by Sotheby’s, and the Cartier Cross Bracelet she wore on the day she married the Duke of Windsor was among the pieces. It reached a cool £601 250. But this was a mere trifle, both in aesthetics and price. While the diamond bracelet is fine-looking (reportedly one of her favourites, it sports nine gem-set crosses), it’s certainly nothing like her more exotic pieces. These are, as marketers today say of their celebrity ambassadors, how she ‘lived the brand’. The striking Onyx and Diamond Panther Bracelet (a stalking panther encircling the wrist to form a cuff) went for a whopping £4,5 million. The vibrant Flamingo Brooch, ablaze with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, was the star lot of the 1987 sale, where it fetched more than £498 000. Of course, the princely sum wasn’t simply because of its beauty alone: it’s the tale of a gift from a fallen royal to his beloved that was the real jewel.

Fast-forward nearly 80 years and serious collectors are still turning to the likes of Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels when a true artistic investment is to be made or when they desire a classic piece like an engagement ring or celebration tennis bracelet. But while

big-piece jewellery is very much viewed as a wearable form of art, today these types of pieces aren’t exactly go-to accessories, even for after-hours occasions.

Perhaps it’s the lifestyle we lead, as well as security concerns, but the major dictator is – you guessed it – fashion. Trends have taken on a simplistic style, with a nod to Scandinavian design, says Candice Ilic, co-owner of Verus Fine Jewellery. ‘The Scandinavian influence is a major global design trend, and in fine jewellery it’s translated as pieces created with purity, simplicity and perfection,’ she says. The look is neither cluttered nor ostentatious but rather clean and modern, she explains. In short, the design of the piece, like with rings, doesn’t detract from the stones they grasp. Another trend Ilic unpacks is the concept of layering fine jewellery: a collection of individual pieces that make a larger statement when worn together. If pared down, the delicacy of the look – like one thin eternity band of inky black diamonds set in warm rose gold – is still just as modern. The idea of layering is to give the wearer flexibility and also a respite from heavy jewellery that really only could be worn one item at a time. ‘We’ve moved on from the cocktail ring,’ explains Ilic, ‘as the idea of a statement “thing” has been copied too much.’

(Below) Wallis Simpson’s Cartier Onyx and Diamond Panther Bracelet reached £4 521 250 at the 2010 Sotheby’s auction, a record-breaking price despite the fact that it was missing several small stones. Its buyer was unknown. (Right) The Duke of Windsor met with Cartier designer Jeanne Toussaint in 1940 to commission the famous Flamingo Brooch he was to give his wife for her birthday in the same year

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GOLD RUSH For fashion’s foreseeable future, keep yellow gold in the bank’s vault in the form of bullion coins. It doesn’t mean this particular hue isn’t valuable, it’s just not fine jewellery’s perfect ‘it’ colour.

Instead, enjoy updating your look with a hotter hue. ‘Yes, yellow gold has had a return,’ explains Ilic, but rose gold is extremely wearable. And, as for white gold and platinum, we’ve exhausted the desire for them, she reports. These metals are everywhere, and things have moved on. So, what’s the deal with rose gold?

‘For one, it’s a flattering colour on almost any skin tone,’ she says. ‘It adds warmth to stones too.’ Take black diamonds, for example: instead of making them appear cold (like a setting in white or platinum does), rose gold lends a sensual heat to the look, she says. ‘Ultimately, this shade of gold is softer, which gives your piece modernity.’

ROMANCING THE STONE Does every engagement ring have to be set with traditional white diamonds? No. Some of the most famous engagement rings in the world weren’t diamonds (of any hue), yet they sparked more interest than a classic solitaire. We won’t bore you with the tale of the late Princess Diana’s instantly recognisable sapphire and diamond ring (now on the Duchess of Cambridge’s fair finger), but we do have to mention Jackie O’s elegant emerald. Her intricately designed Van Cleef & Arples engagement ring (given to her by John F Kennedy) boasted both a 2.88ct diamond as well as a 2.84ct emerald.

True to Van Cleef & Arpels’ signature French style, the ring also included several tapered baguettes that accented the main stones with a ‘flowery’ look. Nearly 10 years into their marriage,

JFK ‘upgraded’ Jackie’s ring to include an additional 2.12ct of marquise and round-cut diamonds. Van Cleef & Arples still use coveted emeralds in their designs today.

Their Émeraude en Majesté collection is described as bearing witness to the special attachment they’ve always felt for this precious stone. If you’ve already tied the knot, bejewelled emerald and sapphire pieces make ideal dress rings, as these stones – especially emeralds – are much softer than diamonds.

THE STORYTELLER Vintage pieces are rare and as they represent a period in history, they’re naturally very special, says Ilic about collectable antique fine jewellery. Always look out for an art deco gem. Locally, auction houses like Stephan Welz & Co and Strauss & Co attain bespoke pieces, some with extremely reasonable asking prices and some that bidders immediately sense aren’t going to be won without a fight.

Diamond tennis bracelets are currently popular pieces to purchase. Stephan Welz has sold a few recently at final prices that were much lower than the estimated minimum.

Others have reached higher prices, proving that tennis bracelets – and diamond ones in particular – are steadfast classics. Other vintage pieces to buy right now are brooches, reports fashion writer and blogger at Big Bad Wolf RicciLee Kalish, as these liven up a plain black blazer instantly.

A diamond brooch adds interesting sparkle to a classic evening look, while a quirky piece, like a Victorian spider brooch (or a jewel-laden insect trinket, suggests Kalish) will be the envy of every fine jewellery collector – or, in fact, any woman – you meet.

DESIGN OF THE TIMES Knowing his bride-to-be had a soft spot for emeralds, John F Kennedy chose a vintage art-deco style engagement ring from Van Cleef & Arpels worth more than $1 million in 1953. He had a further 2.12ct of round and marquise-cut diamonds added to it 10 years later

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Speaking of creepy-crawlies, YSL paid homage to the Victorian-era spider brooch with a cleaned-up symmetrical design. Their brooch is made up of hand-placed multishaped crystals, creating a luxury-look statement piece.

It’s an ideal swap-out for diamonds if you prefer not to risk wearing the real deal. If you do want to show off genuine bling but need an accessory update, consider polki diamonds. Candice-Lee Kannemeyer, a personal stylist and editor of fashion-and-beauty blog In My Bag, is all about polki diamonds right now. ‘These are rough, uncut diamonds that have a natural and organic appeal,’ she says. ‘While they have less brilliance than traditional cut diamonds, I adore their natural, mysterious beauty.’ Quite a few local jewellers now use them in their collections – not only for their beauty and realness but also because they come in at an affordable price point, she adds. They can be set in any metal, from gold to silver to platinum. Lastly, let’s talk about pearls: they, too, are having a moment – especially at French fashion house Céline. Their Spring/ Summer ’17 collection featured organic-shaped baroque pearls in drop earrings, modernised by length, with both single and clusters of ivory gold swinging low on straight stems. Gorgeous!

JEWELLERY

Notes on the classic beauties, audacious moderns and singular spoils in the world of jewellery

UNLIKELY INSPIRATION In a daring counter to more traditional floral sources of inspiration, the Cactus de Cartier collection is sure to turn heads Cartier describes the cactus as ‘rebellious and resistant, tempting and haunting’, and while it may seem like a prickly choice when placed next to the more traditionally beautiful blooms in the Cartier archives, this precious reimagining of a succulent is enchanting. The jewels in the Cactus de Cartier collection are bold, with shapes that are geometric and sensuous, spiky and soft, and decorated with vivid shades of gemstones set in warm yellow gold that echoes the heat of the desert. cartier.com

FINISHING TOUCHES

PRETTY IN PINK GOLD

Harry Winston Zalium cuff links are part of a sleek line of men’s jewellery that features a proprietary zirconiumbased alloy that first debuted at Harry Winston as part of the House’s innovative timepiece collections. The unique chemical properties of Zalium, including its lightness and extreme durability, make it the ideal material for use in high-performance design and engineering. Precision-cut for the ultimate fit and finish, the individual Zalium plates are hand-set within an 18ct white-gold bezel and set with a Harry Winston round-brilliant diamond. harrywinston.com

The Louis Vuitton Empreinte collection subtly references the nails traditionally used on the legendary Louis Vuitton trunks. On pendants like this one, nails leave their delicate imprints around a distinctive central cutout Monogram flower motif.

Made of 18ct pink gold, its clean, unfussy design makes it timeless. louisvuitton.com

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Bulgari has launched a spectacular collection of high jewellery called Festa. More than 100 jewels and high-end watches have been created specially to pay tribute to the pure happiness of the Italian festas, or feast days. Lucia Silvestri, Jewellery Creation & Gem Buying Director at Bulgari, said that designing them had been an absolute joy.

‘Choosing a theme like Festa has allowed me a lot of creativity. Some jewels are linked to historical ladies famous for their outrageous lives and the wonderful festas they used to give in their palaces. Others are inspired by very basic symbols of happiness like ice creams and balloons.’ The delightful popsicle brooch in pink gold with 1.48ct buff-top rubies and 9.75ct pavé-set diamonds is the epitome of the range that celebrates summer, holidays and, well, the sweet life. bulgari.com

DIAMOND MAJESTY Treat yourself to a viewing of First Diamonds’ new Majestic Collection. These original and ingenious designs, created with the aid of innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology, offer invisibly set brilliant diamond jewellery. Perhaps the real magic of the Majestic Collection is that this unique cut, patented worldwide, makes the whole appear greater than the sum of its parts: a 1.5ct diamond can be assembled meticulously to resemble a striking 3ct gem. firstdiamonds.co.za

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WINGING IT

IF EVER THERE was an advertisement in fashion or design calling for an artist specialising in featherwork, the requirements for the successful candidate would have to include patience and, of course, a resistance to allergies that might bring on a fit of sneezing. Fortunately these are not challenges faced by award-winning artisan Emilie Moutard-Martin, the talent behind Piaget’s Altiplano feather marquetry.

Rather, her biggest personal challenge is ‘to give back to nature what nature gives to us, because the feathers are so unbelievable’. In the watch environment, the technical hurdle is miniaturisation – having to respect the tight tolerances presented by the height of the case, patterning and gluing the feathers in this instance in less than 30mm. ‘They have to lie as flat as possible to allow the hands to work on top of them – they can’t hit a feather when they turn!’ she explains.

Moutard-Martin first met the team from Piaget when they visited her exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris in 2015. Her creations inspired thoughts around how they could transpose her art into a dial. The result? Their collaboration shortly thereafter on the ultra-thin Altiplano (G0A40595), with a dial decorated in feather marquetry for the collection Secrets & Lights – a Mythical Journey by Piaget. Her second commission is among this year’s Piaget releases – the Altiplano Feather Marquetry 38mm (G0A42060). A boutique-exclusive model limited to 38 pieces, it reflects the artist’s touch in the peacock, duck and rooster feather marquetry, partially covered with silver leaf on the dial, as well as the peacock feathers that adorn the satinlook navy-blue calfskin strap.

Offset by an 18ct white-gold case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds that houses the Manufacture Piaget 430P mechanical handwound movement, just 2,1mm thick, the design explores the Maison’s new radiance territory for the Métiers d’Arts category that has been dedicated to the expression of the Piaget rose for the past few years. The direction is ideally suited

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to Moutard-Martin’s knack for incorporating light and movement into her work and her desire to conceptualise the presentation of the material so that people will see it differently.

The initial theme was developed in-house, and sketches painstakingly worked and reworked by studio designers for Moutard-Martin to assess their feasibility until the achievement of the final drawing. That done, she can complete the decoration of one dial in a week. She works in her atelier – a tranquil, usually silent environment that allows her to be ‘really focused’ on the task at hand. As a painter would select her pigments and materials, Moutard-Martin chooses each feather for its exact shade, density and texture, before washing it in soapy water, stabilising it in steam and meticulously recutting it by hand.

Each feather is then smoothed in preparation for careful placement in its appointed place and being glued flat. How accurate is she? Very. There is very little waste.

Moutard-Martin’s prowess among close to a dozen French feather artists to date only revealed itself about eight years ago when her Master’s dissertation on artisans’ social identity revealed a ‘passion for the physicality of handcrafted creations, and by extension, a fascination for fashion and watchmaking’.

Thus abandoning her psychology studies, Moutard-Martin went on to develop her crush on feathers while training as a milliner, finding them to be ‘a captivating organic material opening up infinite creative possibilities’. ‘What I love about fashion are the lines of a silhouette, a timeless look, the intimate relationship experienced with a garment worn directly on the skin, the idea of adorning while revealing, materials that stir the senses.’

While there is one school in Paris that trains this technique, Moutard-Martin was able to learn from a professional. ‘In France, there is true recognition of those rare crafts.

Their transmission to younger generations is encouraged, to keep the savoir-faire. This was my destiny,’ she says. ‘I was made for this.’

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DEBBIE HATHWAY talks to Emilie Moutard-Martin about watches and the art of featherworking.

Emilie Moutard-Martin was awarded the Grand Prix de la CrĂŠation de la Ville de Paris in the Artistic Crafts category in 2012

WATCHES

Notes on the most innovative, complicated and definition-defying timepieces on the planet

BACK TO THE FUTURE ‘Vintage’ is a contemporary watchmaking trend linked to brands that wish to perpetuate a definitive style of an iconic model. We look at some of the latest releases.

Understated and streamlined, Parmigiani Fleurier’s Toric Chronomètre is slightly more elongated in this incarnation of Michel Parmigiani’s first watch design.

The case in white or red gold contrasts with the grained white or black opaline dial, which perfectly highlights the slender javelin hands and the date aperture. The lugs are more ergonomic, and the end and fastening on the Hermès alligator strap more dynamic. The timepiece is powered by the COSC-certified Calibre PF331 chronometer movement with guilloche gold rotor. parmigiani.com

ELEGANT LEATHER Panerai’s Radiomir 3 Days Acciaio 47mm references a model made for consideration by the Royal Italian Navy in the 1930s.

The new version retains the distinctive 12-sided bezel and the inscription, ‘Officine Panerai – Brevettato’, which refers to the patent of the luminous Radiomir used on the dial. Limited to 1 000 pieces with either a brown dial (a new colour for Panerai) or a black one like the vintage version, the timepiece is finished with a calfskin strap sourced from Ponte Vecchio in Florence, where Panerai opened its first workshop. panerai.com

SEVENTIES’ UPDATE The Laureato by Girard-Perregaux continues to stay top of mind following the success of its limited-edition tribute to the Maison’s 225th anniversary in 2016. First revealed in the mid-seventies, this year’s launch heralds a complete collection of close to 30 references in four sizes (45mm, 42mm, 38mm and 34mm).

Sporty yet elegant, the Laureato features include a polished octagonal bezel on an integrated case, a dial with Clou de Paris pattern, and a self-winding mechanical movement. girard-perregaux.com

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TIMELESS METAL Collectors will want to adorn their wrists with the 60th anniversary editions of the Omega Speedmaster, Seamaster 300 and Railmaster. The Omega 1957 Trilogy Limited Edition series comes in a presentation box that includes two spare straps (leather and NATO), as well as a tool to change them.

The ‘Broad Arrow’ was the first chronograph wristwatch in the world with its tachymeter scale on the bezel and the 2017 Speedmaster repeats this design. The 1957 Railmaster was designed for those working close to electrical fields so the new model ups the ante with a Master Chronometer 8806 movement that can resist fields of 15 000 gauss. The movement is also in the new Seamaster 300, which retains the Naïad sign on the crown that conveyed exceptional water resistance in 1957. omegawatches.com

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Sustaining Success WITHIN BIOLOGY – from where the term sustainability originates – it’s about the ability to endure. As Darwin would tell you, living things have to behave in the best possible fashion to survive. So in business the term has come to signify the school of thought that examines how businesses operate in their social, cultural and economic environments. Increasingly, it’s becoming a story about ‘doing the right thing’ because doing the right thing means it’s more likely that you’ll still be around tomorrow.

As a trained environmental lawyer, former Investec asset manager and current Senior Associate at the Cape Town office of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, Malcolm Gray speaks with clarity and authority on a wide range of issues relating to sustainable investment.

He says there is no definitive proof whether ethical funding ventures provide better or worse financial returns than non-sustainable ones. ‘However,’ says Gray, ‘to fixate only on the bottom line misses the point.’

Gray says that sustainability is a complex and multifaceted issue, and there are a number of different ways to measure the success of socially responsible investments (SRIs), or, more recently, investment approaches that integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their analysis and decision-making practices, as well as a number of different reasons to account for their growing popularity.

‘The ESG movement has grown because of an increasing amount of evidence that we live in a world that is socially and environmentally unsustainable – and more and more people are waking up to that reality. The terminologies have changed.

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move away from being perceived as an ethical issue, towards being perceived as a fundamental investment issue. ESG has worked itself into the lexicon to become, increasingly, about sensible investment practices. Simply, given what we know about our world, would you want to invest any other way?’ Gray asks.

However, while this common-sense appeal to investors about the soundness of ESG funding has been gaining traction and influence over the course of more than 30 years, the way it plays out on the scale of industry is more complicated.

Traditional financial models – and South Africa is conservative, in this respect – tend to define success very narrowly, along the lines of return, or at least the perception of return, over a relatively short period of time. Whereas the kinds of spheres with which sustainability concerns itself (climate change, management of natural resources, income inequality and gender rights among others) are more difficult to quantify and to analyse using a neat financial metric – and they occur over much longer time scales.

Gray says that, 12 years ago when he first began a number of sustainable funds there was a paucity of data. ‘There was no carbon data, no data around water compliance, no data about salary levels between the highest paid and the lowest paid. So how do you shift an entire industry when that data doesn’t exist? It’s a multifaceted approach. You need the entrepreneurs, and the agitators who start pushing for change within that particular sector, but at the same time you need to change the policy and the legislative framework in which these operations take place.’

In South Africa, this has been achieved, in part, by a group of like-minded investment professionals working incrementally to influence policy and legislation, ‘to the point that it eventually became regulation. So in South Africa today, there is a subordinate law under the Pension Funds Act called Regulation 28, which creates a principle obligation for trustees that they have to take into account the environmental, social and governance impacts of their investments. If they don’t, they’re in breach of the regulations.’

These efforts to move capital into higher-impact social spaces continue to shape economic policy discussions at the highest level, and the creation of a Socially Responsible Index on the JSE has helped to influence the landscape from the perspective of company behaviour. ‘By insisting on transparency concerning companies’ resource utilisation, their waste policies, and wage and employment statistics, and by ratcheting up the requirements for qualifying for the JSE’s Socially Responsible Index slowly over the years, we’ve found a soft regulatory way to influence sustainable behaviour.’

Gray knows there is still a long way to go, and his concerns reflect a broader humanist outlook that encompasses anxieties about the Anthropocene – our current geological age, designated as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment – and the need for us to fundamentally change aspects of the way we run society.

‘The reality is that people battle with the fact that things have to change.

ILLUSTRATION: THEODORE KEY, REPRESENTED BY SPARX MEDIA

Some experts say there is no definitive proof whether ethical funding ventures provide better or worse financial returns than non-sustainable ones but, they also say, if you’re concerned only with profit you’re missing the point. Words DAVID CORNWELL

THINKTHINK TANKTANK

But against the backdrop of impending environmental crises and inequality disaster issues, one thing that encourages me is that there is a new generation that is much more sensitised to these issues, and it is emerging with a different value set.

And I don’t mean just moral values; I mean a different financial value set, where different kinds of capital will be valued more highly. We’ve lived in a world where it’s been very narrowly defined as financial capital – the money you make – but there are other forms of capital, and they are extremely valuable. Things like natural capital and relational capital.

There are opportunities for people to start investing in a future they really want.’

While Gray cites the choice between future investment in coal or solar energy – two competing energy commodities with which we are heavily endowed – as the kind of decision that will shape the future of South Africa’s sustainability landscape, there are, meanwhile, companies for whom sustainability is already a core part of their ethos and daily business practices.

Heidi Newton-King, sustainability director at Spier Wine Farm, says the company is building a flourishing business while operating according to principles that promote environmental and social wellbeing. ‘We believe both our staff and our business as a whole can act as agents of change, bringing about a meaningful positive impact in these spheres, while inspiring others to do the same.’

Besides pioneering a successful regenerative farming initiative, where farm workers can trade carbon credits for cash, Spier has also managed, through specific measures, to reduce guests’ electricity consumption by 30 percent, while the installation of 400 water-saving devices and an ecofriendly centralised waste water treatment plant has yielded excellent results. ‘The plant recycles 100 percent of Spier’s waste water, and the cleaned water is then used to irrigate the garden and grounds, and in our busiest guest toilets.’

Newton-King points out that these sustainable values resonate with clients who are specifically interested in using socially and ecologically responsible hotel and conferencing solutions. The benefits

don’t stop there. ‘Embedding sustainability into the way we do business has unified our staff behind a shared set of values and a shared belief in the power for us – both as individuals and as a business – to make a difference. The result has been a more engaged and motivated workforce and workplace.’

When asked how her experience of sustainability funding has informed her views on the future of South Africa’s natural resources, Newton-King echoes many of Gray’s sentiments about the need for a multi-partnered and holistic approach. ‘Ensuring adequate access to both water and energy is critical for catalysing socioeconomic development. We need to work towards eradicating poverty, supporting the growth of businesses, as well as improving quality of life. This requires businesses and individuals to reduce consumption and boost self-reliance, through the installation of solar panels and rainwater tanks, for example – and it requires the state, working with the private sector, to ensure that ageing infrastructure is maintained, upgraded and expanded to meet the country’s needs.’

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How To Get a Head in Business Durban-born Alistair Hargreaves explains how he has made the transition from Springbok lock to successful craft brewer in London. Words DANIEL FORD

SOME GUYS HAVE all the luck. Not content with several Springbok caps and a successful rugby career with the Sharks and then England’s Saracens, Alistair Hargreaves, together with business partner Chris Wyles, launched a craft brewery.

Next up: a pub.

So, on behalf of all South African men who are green with envy, I am in London, where Hargreaves now lives and works, to ask him how he went from sports star to beer entrepreneur.

And why it takes more than luck to be successful.

‘Chris Wyles, who captained the US team, and I are good mates. We started talking about what we were going to do when we finished playing rugby. Then Saracens facilitated a day where they invited a group of CEOs and we were able to pick their brains. They concluded that as rugby players we are largely educated, work in team environments, are disciplined and communicate well. But where could we exhibit these skills outside of rugby? So we thought, let’s just pick the best possible thing we can think of and try to make it work. Both of us enjoy the occasional pint, as most guys do, and with Saracens having built a new stadium, we thought, let’s try to brew beer and sell it at the stadium.’

So they found an old double-decker London bus ‘in the back of a scrap yard’, converted it, added beer taps and did a deal to sell their Wolfpack Lager at the stadium. (Wolfpack is the name given to Saracens’ defensive tactics.) The bus now parks in one corner of Saracens’ North London ground at games – and, thanks to an open top, fans can enjoy a cold one while watching the action.

One player they won’t be watching any longer, though, is Hargreaves himself, who retired in October last year. He now works full time in the Paddington office of Barrows, the global shopper-conversion specialists that started out in Durban in 1990. The day-to-day operations of Wildman Craft Beer (the

company that brews Wolfpack Lager) are run by friend and fellow South African Scott Campbell, but Hargreaves and Wyles remain at the heart.

Besides the bus, the innovative duo has introduced Wolfpack Lager at about 50 pubs in London, are renovating a mechanic’s workshop into a brew pub, and have converted a Land Rover Defender so their beer can be sold on tap.

‘We use it for pop-ups and promotions,’ says the 30-year-old Hargreaves, who won the last of his four Springbok Test caps against New Zealand in Wellington in 2011, the year he left the Sharks for London.

So could there be a return home for this Durban High School boy – at least as far as his lager is concerned?

‘Obviously there are a lot of mates back home and I’d love to take it to South Africa,’ he says. ‘But it’s about making sure we can produce the same quality we do this side of the world.

We’ve had conversations but I want to make sure that, when we do it, we do it properly.’

The rugby connection has opened another opportunity.

A Canadian team named Toronto Wolfpack, as luck would have it, joined the English Rugby League this year. Hargreaves says they have already been in discussions.

Yet, despite their success, when it comes to giving advice to people who want to start their own business, Hargreaves is remarkably humble. ‘Chris and I are always hesitant to say, “We’ve been hugely successful, and this is how we did it”, because for us it was trial and error. We asked a lot of questions and we have a background with some good networks, so we had a lot of leverage to play with. But the main thing was not having that fear of failure. We had to ring people and ask them how it was done but realised that if it failed it wouldn’t be the end of the world. What’s giving me confidence is that if Chris and I can start a successful brewery, then we can do anything.’

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The Pilgrimage The Seychelles is to the saltwater fly-fisherman what Hawaii is to surfers and the Himalayas to mountaineers. Words LEONARD FLEMMING

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ABOUT THE FISHERMAN Leonard Flemming writes for the online fly-fishing portal Feathers & Fluoro. Visit feathersandfluoro.com for more travel stories and advice from some of the finest fly-fishers in the country.

TIGHTENING THE LINE with a firm strip-set is standard procedure, but this fish swallowed the fly so close to my feet that I stumbled backwards and set the hook with a sharp lift of the rod. It sped off in a cloud of tropical coral dust and headed for the edge of the flat. With rod in full bend, line raced through my fingers and in no time the reel was screaming.

Saltwater fly-fishing. It’s an obsession easily developed. Few, however, come directly to it, as legendary Florida fishing guide and author Randy Wayne White pointed out. ‘It is a last step,’ he mused in the essay ‘Why do we fish?’ This final evolutionary step happens either out of freshwater flyfishing – targeting trout, bass, carp and the like – or art-lure angling.

As we progress, so do our horizons, with exotic species luring us to collect passport stamps and make memories in far-flung idyllic locations.

The Seychelles, with its 115 Indian Ocean islands and deserted atolls, is not such a place. It is far more alluring. It’s a pilgrimage any fly-rodder worth his salt must make.

And, in an Eden with many gardens, the Alphonse Group is perhaps the most spectacular. Made up of the islands of St Francois, Alphonse and Bijoutier, it is a pristine set of atolls in the Outer Islands an hour’s flight by light plane from Mahé. This is the base of Alphonse Fishing Company, under the leadership of South African Keith Rose-Innes, that tailor-makes fishing itineraries covering both lagoon and blue-water fly-fishing, as well as sight fishing in the warm-water shallows known as ‘flats’.

After targeting, catching and releasing everything from the ubiquitous bonefish to trophy-sized giant trevally during a dream of a fishing week, it was on the last day that we actively went after the sickle-finned creature called a permit, that holds the imagination of the fly-fishing world.

I’d heard via the trade winds that permit, arguably the most elusive of the fish that haunt the flats, can be highly picky about the crab fly imitations they eat. Fortunately the guides at Alphonse have years of experience and are at the cutting edge of fly design – this fish ate the fly on the first cast.

Ironically, it was on a flat we’d visited twice before in the week – guide Alec Gerbec’s favourite spot. The rest of the crew had seen permit every day, even schools of fish. I had seen very few and I doubted Gerbec’s honey hole.

Sight-casting to tailing fish – of a variety of species – that come onto the shallow flats to feed, is ultimately the reason why saltwater fly-fisherman travel

Then, as we reached the area where I’d only seen a handful of big bonefish before, two permit dorsals poked the surface.

Gerbec called this the ‘bread and butter zone’. He announced his sighting with a calm, proud voice and said, ‘Now the last thing you need to do is get excited; keep yourself calm.’

The permits were soon in reach of a comfortable cast, but the adrenalin distorted my sense of time. The biggest fish took the lead and I placed the white Alphlexo crab less than two metres in front of it. The permit promptly turned and followed the small crab on the first strip. On the second and third strips, it rushed towards us and tailed into and over the fly and almost to our feet.

‘Strike!’ screamed Gerbec. ‘Strike, strike, strike! It ate!’

It was at this point that I stumbled backward and lifted the G-Loomis NRX 10WT rather than pull a traditional strip-set.

When the fish finally turned on its side and gave in, I was quite distant and in a state of mixed emotions. My fishing and travel partner, Ewan Naude, had to hit me with his fist before I committed to his high-five. The fish had taken the crab so deep that we had to cut the line.

Fortunately, Ed Truter, a mentor of mine, had opened my eyes about squashing the barbs on saltwater hooks, so the release was 100 percent guilt-free. The strictly barbless fishing practised by Alphonse Fishing Company also shows in the fish numbers swimming around the atolls where they operate.

We celebrated my catch (which seemed average for St Francois) with a cold drink on the way to the next spot. It was Naude’s turn to nerve himself to face feeding permit.

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The holy grail: permit are widely regarded as the most elusive of fly targets. The author cannot contain his joy

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Alphonse Island, a pristine private island in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles offers some of the best saltwater fly-fishing in the world. Find out more about Alphonse Fishing Company’s catch-and-release fly-fishing packages at alphonsefishingco.com

ART INVESTMENT

The Early Show When it comes to collecting work from emerging artists there’s a certain joy to following and investing in their careers. The trick is knowing where to look, doing your research and trusting that moment when you’re struck by a painting.

Words ALEXIA WALKER and FRED SCOTT

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WE HANG ALL SORTS OF THINGS on our walls – cleverly designed clocks, cattle skulls, vintage rugs – but it’s original art that remains the holy grail. And if you care about the artistic process, collecting works by emerging artists – those at the start of their careers – can be one of the best ways to engage initially.

There is a distinction between buying artworks casually bought over time and collecting art, which entails a more thoughtful and determined approach. And collecting can be intimidating irrespective of the artist’s emerging or established status in the marketplace.

Selecting works by emerging artists requires an eye and the confidence to identify talent that has not yet been recognised widely.

Keep in mind that you’re taking a calculated risk: seasoned collectors look for specific attributes in an artwork or a body of work, such as originality, quality, innovation, longevity and artistic skill, and these features should already be present in the works of artists starting out.

To find the good artists and the right pieces, listen to the advice of trusted art advisors. You can hone your intuitions about a young artist or a work that may rise in value into a true skill by educating yourself.

Learn to distinguish between a painting, a drawing, a watercolour, a photograph and a multiple – prints like etchings, lithographs, silk screens, linocuts or digital prints. Know

Dictator VII by Sikhumbuzo Makandula forms part of a broader body of work titled ‘UBUZWE’, which denotes the concepts of nation, nationalism and nationhood.

(Opposite) Beings that Gathered in the Night Sky by Bianca Brand, a Pretoriabased illustrator with a preference for dark and strange subject matter – yet her work is distinctively colourful

the meaning of artistic terms and the difference between historical, modern and contemporary art, or between performance art, land art and installations.

It’s one thing to be moved by a particular artwork but it should not be the only reason for buying it. Exercise due diligence by understanding the medium used in a specific

piece and be assured that the artist used quality materials as a guarantee of the longevity of the piece. With oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, one should determine whether the stretching and the priming of the canvas were executed professionally in order to eliminate cracking of the paint over time. With works on paper, the use of quality archival paper

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A collection of artworks acquired from reliable galleries and talented young artists is bound to appreciate over time. There’s a certain validation that comes with being attracted to a new artist’s work and then hearing a buzz about them being a good investment.

is essential; with framed pieces, the framing materials should conform to museum standards, which include the use of acidfree boards and mounting tape.

It takes time to discover who the promising artists are but it’s always rewarding to visit group shows and artist studios. Art schools put on annual graduate shows whereas most art galleries have a selection of young artists in their

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stable. Art fairs usually allocate booths to debuting gallerists who specialise in showing the works of fresh new talents.

When visiting galleries, ask whether they support art programmes for younger artists and enquire about the artists’ creative processes to get a better understanding of their trajectory and place in the art market.

A collection of artworks acquired from reliable galleries and talented young artists is bound to appreciate over time.

There’s a certain validation that comes with being attracted to a new artist’s work and then hearing a buzz about them being a good investment. Should a collector decide at a later stage to upgrade their collection and sell some of the initially purchased works, there is a good possibility of making a profit. When buying at the beginning of an artist’s career, the chances of appreciation are in fact the highest because of the small initial cost.

Consider too, whether you really want to live with a particular artwork and whether the attraction to the work is not simply a fleeting impulse. Artists are inspired by matters of identity, gender, politics, or a social or historical milieu. The message and meaning of an artwork may convey a radical emotional expression. Before taking the plunge, it’s worth knowing that the significance of a piece will not lose its magnetism or potency over time.

Over time, all the viewing, exploration, deliberation and reading reward the passionate art collector, while the greatest reward of all is to be able to delight in the freshness and rawness of young art, and to identify and nurture talent early before it has been vetted by other art enthusiasts and specialists.

Walker Scott is an art advisory offering end-to-end art management services. For more information, visit walkerscott.co.za

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Monotype and Collography by Simphiwe Buthelezi, who is majoring in studio practice and has experience in photography, printmaking, painting and sculpture

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BOTANICAL ART BOTANICAL ART

Lasting Impressions

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Once a somewhat twee pastime, flower pressing has been resurrected into a thoroughly modern art where botanical forms are preserved and displayed as sculptural style statements. Words JUSTINE HEWITT

ASK A MILLENNIAL whether they know what flower pressing is and they’re likely to stare at you blankly. But speak to someone who grew up in the ’80s and they’ll most likely grin knowingly – it was one of the decade’s most popular hobbies.

The art of preserving flowers through pressing goes back much further than that, though. Oshibana is the Japanese art of ‘painting pictures’ using petals or leaves, and the craft is said to have originated in the 16th century when it was a discipline practised by samurai warriors to promote patience and a respect for nature. As explorers made their way to and from the Orient, an appreciation for this art form spread.

Because the Victorians were fond of the Asian aesthetic, and since this era was characterised by an enormous love of floral embellishment, be it on fabrics or tapestries, or in artworks, it made sense that women of a certain class, with time on their hands, turned their attention to the painstaking art of flower pressing – either between the pages of a heavy tome or in a specially designed and suitably embellished flower press.

Fast-forward to the 21st century, and even though Victorian-style flower pressing is still practised around the world and the techniques of traditional oshibana are still closely preserved, there is a new, thoroughly modern movement that is gaining momentum.

The principle of pressing flowers and allowing time to work its magic remains, but it is the colour combinations and the building of imagery using varying shapes and forms that have taken on contemporary character.

Dutch artist Anne Ten Donkelaar is a star in this realm.

Ten Donkelaar studied 3D product design in her home town, Utrecht, and her collage-like creations (left) feature marriages of faded, dried wildflowers and the brightest of blossoms, teamed with perfectly preserved butterflies and paper cutouts – the effect is mesmerising. Her delicate pieces are becoming highly sought after, and impressive shop windows for the likes of the Paris department store Printemps and commissions for high-profile clients around the world keep her at the top of the flower-pressing pile.

In South Africa, you’ll find ready-to-go pressed flowers and botanical artworks on Janine Mollentze’s website Foraged. co.za. A floral stylist by trade, Mollentze creates fresh bouquets and displays for events, homes and retail spaces, but demand for her dried flower and leaf creations, each beautifully suspended in glass, is on the rise.

From graphic fern leaves (right) to whimsical displays of cosmos and perfectly dissected strelitzias, Mollentze’s

‘living’ artwork are sought after by private individuals but an increasing number of interior designers are also commissioning her to create pressed botanical art pieces specifically planned around a space. Her love of and a talent for composition are clear, and it’s no surprise that her pieces are placed in contemporary homes, giving them an individual edge.

As technology moves the world forward at an astonishing pace, this centuries-old art and its resurrection are a gentle and reassuring reminder of the human desire for natural forms and time-honoured crafts.

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ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE

The North-south Design Paradigm

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The revitalisation of African design is attracting the attention of some of the world’s most recognised names in architecture who are creating structures that strike a balance between modernism and local aesthetic considerations. Words JUSTINE HEWITT RIGHT NOW AFRICA SEEMS to be hogging the architectural limelight – a deserving position thanks to a collective character that is pioneering, innovative and original. In the last decade, a multitude of noteworthy and diverse projects has focused the attention of the international design world on the unique and at times extraordinary spaces – private and public – across the continent. They have been created by home-grown talent whose focus is on urban regeneration and enhancing the human condition on social, cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable foundations.

Besides the growing global recognition of architects from countries like South Africa, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Nigeria who are creating spaces for their citizens and working on international projects, the continent is also inspiring a host of ‘starchitects’ to leave their distinctive imprints on its landscape.

A starchitect is an architect (or an architectural firm) whose professional renown has been elevated to almost celebrity status, with even those not particularly fluent in the language of design recognising their names and buildings.

Those on everyone’s lips right now include Norman Foster, Herzog & de Meuron, Tadao Ando, Rem Koolhaas, Frank Gehry and the late Zaha Hadid.

One such high-profile designer with a project currently underway in this emerging architectural hot zone is Londonbased Thomas Heatherwick. His eponymous Heatherwick Studio is the principal lead in the development of the historic Grain Silo Complex in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront that incorporates a hotel, retail spaces as well as the extraordinary Zeitz MOCAA (Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa) opened in September.

Other notable recent projects reflecting this thrilling new north-south design paradigm include a contemporary cathedral on the edge of a tea plantation outside Nairobi by UK firm John McAslan + Partners; THREAD, a cultural centre in a remote village in Senegal by Japanese architect Toshiko Mori built using only local materials and techniques; the Empower Shack,

The Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho in Kenya, designed by John McAslan + Partners

a series of low-cost prototype houses designed by New Yorkborn, Venezuela-based architect Alfredo Brillembourg of Urban-Think Tank as a response to the living conditions of shack dwellers in South Africa’s informal settlements; and the Memorial Arch, a symbolic sculptural structure in honour of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu designed by Snøhetta, a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice based in Oslo and New York, in collaboration with Johannesburg firm Local Studio.

One of the most celebrated and prolific of these ‘starchitects’, Sir David Adjaye OBE, believes the continent provides myriad great opportunities for architects. Even though working on projects on several continents at once, Adjaye’s special connection to Africa – he was born in Tanzania to Ghanaian parents – has seen him design an ocean-front house for former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in Ghana, as well as West Africa’s first luxury concept store, the Alara Concept Store, in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently his studio is working on a slavery museum in Cape Coast, Ghana; the new headquarters for the World Bank in Dakar, Senegal; a 100-bed children’s cancer hospital and teaching centre in Gahanga, Rwanda; and the regeneration of a 1970s high-rise industrial building in Johannesburg’s Maboneng district into a plant-covered tower of luxury apartments and a hotel.

In an interview with Dezeen magazine, Adjaye ascribed the movement in part to Africa’s strengthening economy and the unique creative opportunities afforded to architects who may be accustomed to a more traditional approach. ‘What’s amazing is that, unlike working in Europe or America at the moment, [as an architect] in Africa you can try to ascribe a new paradigm,’ he said. ‘If you get the right political agency and the right construction environment, you can make extraordinary moments in architecture. That, for me, is very exciting.’

For more information, visit Heatherwick Studio heatherwick.com, John McAslan + Partners mcaslan.co.uk, Toshiko Mori tmarch.com, Urban-Think Tank u-tt.com, Snøhetta snohetta.com, Local Studio localstudio.co.za, and Adjaye Associates adjaye.com

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DÉCOR

Notes on décor and design news to spark direction and creativity

FLOOR SCORE Floors have become another surface for creative expression Bisazza’s handcrafted Cementiles – a contemporary interpretation of traditional concrete tiles – give reason to elevate floors to main-feature status. Each tile is handcrafted and unique, and the designs include both modern geometric and classic motifs. Bisazza’s new mineral-inspired collection was created with designers Fernando and Humberto Campana and Greg Natale for Milan Design Week 2017. bisazza.com

OUT OF THE FRYING PAN… For three generations, Ghidini Bosco has focused primarily on making artefacts of brass, which it presents in all possible shapes and finishes (gold, copper, bronze).

The new Ghidini 1961 collection of furniture, lamps and household accessories was created under the artistic direction of Stefan Giovannoni. This extraordinarily diverse collection of lustrous, sophisticated and modern articles – such as this polished-brass Frying Pan mirror – was exhibited at Milan Design Week this year. ghidini1961.com

ON SHOW St Leger & Viney began with a small collection of local textile brands and today stock names like GP & J Baker, Zoffany, Mulberry Home, Élitis and Cole & Son. They’ve spread their wings again and opened doors in a new location in Joburg’s Kramerville design district. At the new address on Appel Road, the team – including interior designer Peter Gordon and architect Peter Cohen – has designed a space inspired by the top-drawer brands the company represents. stleger.co.za

LUXURIOUS AND FUNCTIONAL OUTSIDE STYLE

Inspired by Mayan history and architecture, L’Objet’s Tulum collection embraces the brand’s design approach where international influences are reinterpreted with a contemporary aesthetic. The Turtle Magnifying Glass is a flawless demonstration of this, appearing both ancient and modern at once.

A brass frame forms the outline of a turtle, the body of which is set with an enlarged magnifying glass. store.wallpaper.com

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The Boma Collection, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Kettal, consists of elegant and comfortable outdoor furniture that’s also durable thanks to the high-performance materials used. The same can be said of the new textile upholstery line Terrain & Geometrics Fabrics by Doshi Levien. As beautiful as any interior textiles, these fabrics are available in a range of colours and are designed to work with outdoor materials like stone, wood and coated metal. Available at Casarredo. casarredo.co.za

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Horsepower If you want to reduce a vintage car enthusiast or collector to tears, a few hours mingling with celebrity vehicles at the Franschhoek Motor Museum should do it.

Words JIM FREEMAN

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Roaring down the straight on a crisp winter morning, the LDS-Climax/Repco is a South African-built racing car that finished second in the local Formula One series.

It had a top speed of 240km/h

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One of the most celebrated racing sports cars of its era, this particular Jaguar D-type was built in 1955 and placed fourth in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race both in 1956 and 1957. Its particularly successful racing history meant that it was on display at Jaguar’s factory for years

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WHEN YOU TURN in to L’Ormarins in Franschhoek, you’re greeted by a discreet sign saying ‘Motor Museum 1km’. Below it is an even smaller but more peremptory injunction: ‘No buses. No motorcycles’.

The reason for the latter, I am told, is that buses and motorcycles disturb the horses grazing in picture-perfect paddocks alongside a long tree-lined avenue. If you’re not careful, though, you could be confronted by prancing horses of a different kind. For L’Ormarins is home to possibly the finest collection of Ferraris in South Africa, at the Franschhoek Motor Museum (FMM) – most in their trademark red livery and bearing the proud badge of a rearing black stallion on a yellow background.

Among the notable collector’s pieces are a 275 GTB Long Nose Alloy from 1966; an F50 manufactured to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary in 1995; and a 2002 Enzo Ferrari, named after the Italian marque’s founder and one of only 399 made.

Multiple Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher helped develop the vehicle, which has a top speed of 350km/h.

Pride of place, however, goes to the 1961 Ferrari 250 short-wheelbase Berlinetta (Italian for ‘little saloon’) that was designed by Pininfarina and built

by Scaglietti coachbuilders in Maranello Only 164 were produced, and the FMM’s specimen is regarded as one of the finest remaining examples in the world.

It’s often something of a cliché to use the descriptor ‘best-kept secret’, but it’s no exaggeration in reference to the FMM. Although nearly 11 500 motoring enthusiasts trooped through the four vast halls that house the exhibits in December last year, there’s never any feeling of crowding – you can spend your time admiring the vehicles almost as though you were alone with them.

Of the more than 220 vehicles in the collection (the oldest is an 1898 Beeston motor tricycle), 80 are on display at any one time. Nearly 90 percent of them are in full running order. There are also dozens of vehicles under repair or reconstruction.

Many of the vehicles are owned by Johann Rupert but a significant number are on semi-permanent loan from other collectors or trusts created to preserve the legacy of their deceased owners.

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The spectacular horn of the 1911 Lorraine-Dietrich tourer. Originally railway carriage builders, this pioneering company turned its focus to car manufacturing in 1897. (Left) The 6.1-litre V12 engine of the McLaren F1 – the ‘ultimate’ road car – means the vehicle is capable of reaching a top speed of 390km/h

and value, but one of the most visually appealing is a greenand-gold 1911 tourer from Lorraine-Dietrich. The company started out making railway carriages (hence the later name ‘coachbuilder’ for a craftsman who hand-builds the bodies of motor vehicles) under the name De Dietrich before opening an automobile production division in Lorraine, France, in 1897.

The car features a dramatic brass horn in the shape of a serpent and once belonged to a Free State diamond-mining magnate.

There is a strong motor-sport emphasis at the FMM, with cars raced by South Africans in Formula One series, both locally and abroad, on display. These include a Grand Prix-winning Ford Tyrrell 007/1 driven by Jody Scheckter in the ’70s, and a 1972 Chevron B25/3 driven by Jody’s younger brother, Ian, as well as John Love.

What we’ve singled out, however, is a 50-year-old LDSClimax/Repco, a South African-manufactured Formula One car that was an authorised copy of a Brabham BT11. Painted British Racing Green with the Brabham signature gold ring around the air-intake, the car won two South African Grands Prix. It was the last of 10 LDS built and the most successful.

If there is one racing car in the FMM collection that could perhaps match the Ferrari 250 Berlinetta for monetary value, it would be the buttercup-yellow British-built Jaguar D-Type. The D-Type was one of the most successful racing sports cars ever manufactured. The car on display, the very rare short-nose version, took fourth place in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in both 1956 and 1957 before embarking on a long and triumphant racing career in Europe and Japan.

Arguably, pole position goes to the McLaren F1, known as the ‘ultimate’ road car – lucky you, if it’s on the floor at the time of your visit. It was conceptualised by South African Formula One designer Gordon Murray and first saw light of day in Monaco in 1992. The F1 set the record in 1998 for the fastest road car in the world, reaching 391km/h. It’s capable of going from 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds. Each of the 106 F1s produced took more than 6 000 man-hours to build.

Viewings by appointment only; visit fmm.co.za for details.

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During the bigger-is-better trend of the late ’90s to mid-2000s, few street-legal motorcycles were less than 500cc, which meant that the lightness and playfulness that come with small bikes were also in short supply, but not anymore. Words JIM FREEMAN

IN 1977, Randy Newman sang ‘short people got no reason to live’. If you live to ride serious motorcycles and can’t because you’re vertically challenged, Newman’s tongue-in-cheek sentiment definitely applies to you.

It’s not that short people lack riding talent or strength, it’s just that their toes barely reach the ground. This is something that is rather important when your scoot is standing still.

It’s fine if you’re on a low-rider such as a Harley-Davidson.

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Riding a cruiser, however, is a limiting two-wheel experience, but the good news for the small and svelte is that there are some really good compact bikes that have arrived on the market recently.

There are any number of pocket rockets available in the 400 and 600cc categories and are outstanding if you want to crack on down the highway. There’s real fun to be had, though, in three offerings: one from Harley-Davidson, and two from BMW. Some time ago, I rode the slightly retro Harley Street 750 and thought, ‘what a great bike for a woman or someone small (I’m neither) who wants a grunt-filled city ride’. It’s got plenty of low-end torque and a narrow profile that make it perfect for riding in traffic. It also comes with Screamin’ Eagle pipes fitted as standard, so people will certainly hear you coming and going. The 750cc engine makes it the smallest power unit in the Harley-Davidson stable, which is ironic since this was once the acme engine size among roadbikes.

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Dynamite Rides

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Soon to be launched in South Africa, BMW’s G 310 GS promises to be a fully fledged adventure bike – at a fraction of the price and weight of other models in the series

Harley-Davidson has also brought out the Street Rod that has the same sized engine but is engineered for experienced riders who want to go hard on the open road (well, as hard as you can go with a Harley), while discovering their biking dark sides. With styling based on that of its 1250cc V-Rod Muscle big brother, the Street Rod looks a lot sleeker than your usual Harley-Davidson.

BMW Motorrad has been far more creative with its new model introductions, including an exciting ‘lite’ addition to its phenomenally popular adventure bike series. I use ‘lite’ advisedly because the soon-to-be launched BMW G 310 GS is a scaled-down version of the R 1200 GS flagship.

The bike features a considerably lower seating position than the grandaddy 1200, an engine capacity a quarter its size and – most importantly – is a full 75kg lighter. The BMW G 310 GS grants smaller riders access to the wonderful world of touring-enduro biking. Previously, they were pretty much restricted to 250cc off-road ‘scramblers’, which to a large extent ruled out tar-road riding.

In theory, the weight differential should make the 310

more of a pleasure with which to explore those amazing dirt roads that criss-cross South Africa than the R 1200 GS. I know of several 1200 owners who envy my ride comfort and agility with the smaller F 650 GS Dakar. My bike is also a lot easier to pick up if it almost inevitably decides to head over to the horizontal.

The BMW G 310 GS will be an attractive option for those lightweights who want an extremely versatile ride. Pricing will be announced closer to the launch date – either in the final quarter of this year or in early 2018.

At the other end of the scale, BMW Motorrad has gone big and bulky but nonetheless low to the ground with its very retrolooking R nineT range. It looks as it Steve McQueen could have used it to escape from a prison camp in World War Two but the technology employed on this 1200cc bruiser is very much up to date.

Weighing between 210 and 222kg (depending on the derivative), it’s not light, but during a launch ride in the Western Cape, I watched a slight television presenter – who just happens to have been a world racing champion – put the bike on its back wheel for extended duration on several occasions. The seat height is really low, between 795 and 805mm, so a flat-footed stationary stance is virtually assured.

This, coupled with the grumble of the BMW R nineT, will make even the tiniest rider look a lot larger than mere physical size suggests.

The Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the perfect urban ride for the smaller rider who still enjoys some biking ‘grunt’

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Maximum Driver Engagement Could the McLaren 720S be the daily drive you always wanted but never really could justify? This writer thinks so. Words ZEYD SULAIMAN AS A SOCIALLY AWKWARD TEEN in the ’90s, I spent far too many hours with my head buried in magazines looking for anything exciting to dull the boredom of being a socially awkward teen in the ’90s. Supercars, superbikes, supermodels…

But, oh, the thrill I felt on the day my eyes fell upon the incredible McLaren F1! It had curvy lines and a central driving position, and was the fastest production car in the world. The fact that it was conceived by someone from my home town meant that my world suddenly exploded with endless possibilities. If a guy named Gordon Murray from Technikon Natal could build something as astonishing as the McLaren F1, there was nothing stopping me from becoming an astronaut or a navy fighter pilot.

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The F1 represented everything that I never knew I wanted in a supercar and, frankly, I could spend the rest of this article boring you to death with facts and figures, but here’s the point: when the covers dropped off the new McLaren 720S at its official launch in Cape Town, so did my jaw.

The McLaren 720S is beautiful. Boasting a fresh new frontal architecture, it’s attractive and aggressive in equal measure. The McLaren designers took inspiration from the great white shark, in order to bend air as it devours the tarmac from 0-100km/h in 2,9 seconds. And when you fit a Twin Turbo V8 that grinds out well over 530kW in a carbonfibre Monocage, you can expect to reach the top speed of 341km/h swiftly.

The majestic opening of the doors is one of the most alluring design features of the 720S. Like a geometric work of art, the twin-hinged dihedral doors sweep forwards and up, to make entering and exiting effortless.

The downside of supercars is that they are rarely built for comfort – you expect to be stuffed into a carbon-fibre tortilla for a seat and have your spine realigned every time you drive over a cigarette butt. Yet the 720S balances phenomenal performance and comfort. The cabin is luxurious and spacious, with room enough for life-sized luggage. As for the touchscreen centre console… Let’s just say you won’t be needing that fidget spinner.

Visit capetown.mclaren.com to find out more.

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Notes on modern classics and super performers to inform your choice of wheels A BOLD STATEMENT Lexus’s ongoing plan to develop soul-stirring vehicles appears to be coming together in the LC 500 coupé.

A concept car come to life, the Lexus LC combines stunning design, high performance, long-distance comfort and luxury craftsmanship to join an elite group of international grand touring coupés. You know it’s a Lexus thanks to its hallmark spindle grille and dynamic character lines, but the LC 500 represents the most passionate expression of the brand’s design direction.

On starting, the 5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 issues a clarion call to driving enthusiasts. Based on the engine in the Lexus RC F high-performance models, the LC 500 version raises the output to 351kW and 450Nm of peak torque.

The LC 500 can sprint from zero to 100km/h in less than 4.7 seconds. At low engine revs the exhaust sound gives a sense of the car's power, while at high speeds the engine note evokes an exhilarating feel.

It's available in both petrol and hybrid in other global markets, but only the V8-powered petrol derivative is confirmed for South Africa. lexus.co.za

FORCEFIELD FOR CYCLISTS Night-time bike rides can now be a thrilling experience – rather than a terrifying one – with French tyre manufacturer Michelin’s genius lighting device, Bikesphere. This clever piece of tech constantly analyses the area around the cyclist and warns him if traffic intensity changes.

Its proximity sensor detects an approaching vehicle, and if the car gets too close, the system will automatically activate two rapidly revolving lasers to shield the bike with a red halo. The cyclist is alerted to an approaching vehicle and also makes him undeniably visible to the driver.

EIGHTH-GENERATION ROLLS Sir Henry Royce introduced the Rolls Royce ‘Phantom’ in 1925 – it’s the oldest model name in automotive history. Separated by nearly a century, the 2018 Phantom – the Phantom VIII – gives a nod to the past, while defining the future of luxury as only Rolls-Royce can do.

On its launch, Rolls-Royce described the Phantom VIII’s all-aluminum spaceframe chassis as the ‘architecture of luxury' – it’s lighter and stiffer than conventional unibody designs and employs self-leveling air suspension and four-wheel steering for a smooth ride. Whether you’re driving it or being driven in it, the 6.75-litre V12 engine adds twinturbochargers for greater power and torque. Speed is limited to 155 mph, and 60 mph is achieved from standstill in 5.3 seconds. daytona.co.za/rolls-royce-south-africa

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A SENSE OF SPORTINESS The E-Pace is the newest member of Jaguar’s SUV family following Jaguar’s first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace Concept, and the World Car of the Year Award-winning F-Pace performance SUV. The exterior design is inspired by the F-Type sports car and is characterised by the distinctive Jaguar grille, muscular proportions, short overhangs and powerful haunches. Optional 21inch alloy wheels give the E-Pace a bold and purposeful stance, which shouts dynamic agility. Jaguar sports car DNA is also evident in the fast sweep of the roofline and the distinctive side-window graphic. The E-Pace will be one of the most connected and intelligent vehicles in its class. The Jaguar E-Pace will launch in South Africa in early 2018. jaguar.co.za

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Southeast Asia Sanctuaries The region boasts some of the world’s best hotels and resorts, famed for their impeccable level of service and for capturing their unique surroundings and rich culture. These are the properties not to be overlooked. Words NARINA EXELBY

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SOUTHEAST ASIA HAS EVERY FORM of government from kingdoms to communists, and combines a deep spirituality with flash and sparkle. It’s sensual, exotic and enticing, and can leave you dazzled and dazed. You’ll need respite, a place to retire to at the end of each day, or where you can ready yourself at the start. Whether it’s among great swaths of hilly jungles, pristine beaches or high-end malls; whether you’re seeking out culture, peace, space or a sense of history, there’s a luxury property that will be the perfect base for your time away. We’ve found some…

FOR A JOURNEY TO REMEMBER

FOR A FAMILY HOLIDAY CLOSE TO NATURE

EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS, MALAYSIA AND THAILAND

THE DATAI LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

With rice paddies, dramatic karst mountains, colourful villages and burgeoning jungles, the landscape of Southeast Asia is fascinating to see. A journey by rail on board the Eastern & Oriental Express allows you to take in all of this, rocking gently in the comfort of an ultra-luxurious colonial-style cabin or suite (above). It’s a journey where time is marked by morning coffee and fresh pastries, afternoon tea served in silver teapots, and long drinks in crystal glasses in the evenings. The Eastern & Oriental signature three-day journey takes you from Singapore to Bangkok, through Malaysia, with excursions to Kuala Kangsar near Penang and the bridge on the River Kwai.

The Datai Langkawi is a luxury resort surrounded by a 10-million-year-old rainforest on a quiet peninsula on the northwest of Langkawi island, overlooking a private bay on the Andaman Sea (left). The broad, fine-sand beach that fringes The Datai has been listed by National Geographic as one of the 10 best in the world. The proximity of the rainforest means that flying lemurs, hornbills and dusky leaf monkeys can often be seen from the suites. Take a family nature walk, swim in a forest stream, go mountain-biking, snorkelling or sea kayaking… The Datai’s suites, designed for ultimate comfort and privacy, will leave you wanting for nothing. The same can be said for the spa, three restaurants and beach club.

BEFORE YOU GO Dressing up is encouraged on the Eastern & Oriental, so add to your black-tie wardrobe from high-end mall The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

WHILE YOU’RE THERE The morning nature walks with local naturalist and guide Irshad Mobarak are likely the most fascinating you’ll ever take – don’t miss them.

Find out more at belmond.com

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FOR AN ICONIC DESTINATION STAY RAFFLES HOTEL, SINGAPORE Tradition demands a stay in Singapore’s colonial-style Raffles Hotel.

Favoured by celebrities, writers, royalty and other discerning travellers since 1887, it was established by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies brothers, and named after Singapore’s founder, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. The grand hotel, one of the city state’s national monuments, is characterised by its immense white façade, marble columns and vast atriums. It’s situated in the business district and conveniently close to the shopping heaven Orchard Road, and The Esplanade, Singapore’s performing arts centre. Keep an eye on the website, however, as the hotel is being refurbished in stages, with the grand reopening set for mid-2018.

HAVE A DRINK The hotel’s Long Bar is where the first Singapore Sling was shaken in 1915 by head bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. You can’t pass through Singapore without enjoying a cocktail at this historic bar.

For more information, visit raffles.com

FOR A COMPLETE ESCAPE FIVELEMENTS BALI Health, harmony, transformation, rest and rejuvenation are at the heart of every guest’s stay at Fivelements Bali near Ubud. The beautiful jungle retreat centre has been designed as a wellness sanctuary, and treatments include an astonishing range of massages and healing ceremonies.

The resort blends into its lush surroundings, with tropical gardens engulfing the bamboo-and-thatch buildings and fish ponds. The spacious eco-luxurious villas overlook the Ayung River valley and each has an enormous stone bath on the veranda – completely private, of course.

When you’re all shopped out, indulge in a few treatments here.

Oh, and did we mention the glorious afternoon teas?

For more information, go to ritzcarlton.com

FOR AN ADVENTURE TRIP DUNIA BARU, INDONESIA With her sturdy ironwood hull and bark-coloured sails, Dunia Baru looks like a boat straight out of adventure storybooks.

She’s a traditional phinisi in style but is built to international superyacht standards and there is no shortage of luxury for guests who charter this boat (a crew of 18 tends to a maximum of 14 guests). The Indonesian archipelagos around which she sails vary according to the seasons, but highlights of any charter include pristine private beaches, views of dramatic landscapes; phenomenal diving and snorkelling in some of the planet’s richest marine environments, the opportunity to explore remote villages, and encounters with wildlife. Walk in search of Komodo dragons, swim with manta rays, watch dolphins riding the bow wave… All part of just another day on this magnificent superyacht.

WHILE YOU’RE SAILING Dunia Baru has a range of water toys on board – SUPs, Jet Skis, dinghies – as well as a fully equipped dive centre. Don’t dive yet?

You can get a PADI qualification during your journey.

Find out more at duniabaru.com

FOR AN ARTS-AND-CULTURE APPRECIATION HOLIDAY HOTEL METROPOLE, HANOI, VIETNAM

EAT CLEAN The restaurant at Fivelements serves epicurean, plant-based meals, giving guests the opportunity to eat clean and healthily – so if you’re wanting to detox, plan to have all of your meals here.

Explore the options at fivelements.org

FOR A SHOPPING STOP THE RITZ-CARLTON KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur is known as one of the best places in the world to do shopping – and if your reasons to travel include returning with more suitcases than you left with, the lavish Ritz-Carlton is a superb base for your time in Malaysia’s capital. The hotel is situated in the heart of KL’s Golden Triangle (aka shopper’s paradise) and, with sophisticated malls neighbouring the property, you hardly need to leave the air conditioning to reach all the shops you desire.

WHEN YOU’RE NOT SHOPPING The spa at The Ritz-Carlton is really something special, and therapists fuse ancient beauty practices with modern, sophisticated therapies.

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Hanoi’s stately French-colonial Hotel Metropole, in the heart of the city’s French quarter, has been a landmark for more than a century. Past guests include presidents, celebrities (such as Charlie Chaplain, who honeymooned here in 1936) and royal families, as well as prominent writers. It’s said that Graham Greene stayed at the Hotel Metropole while he wrote The Quiet American, and Somerset Maugham found it a wonderful place to write while he was working on The Gentleman in the Parlour.

A few years ago the hotel’s bomb shelter – where Joan Baez famously recorded parts of Where Are You Now, My Son? – was reopened. Guests can take a tour with the hotel’s resident historian for a deeper, darker understanding of what life in Vietnam’s capital was like during the American/Vietnam War. WHILE YOU’RE THERE Explore the evolution of modern art in Vietman on Sophie’s Art Tour (sophiesarttour.com). It’s an excellent tour for first-time visitors to the country, even if they don’t have an interest in art.

Find out more at sofitel-legend.com/hanoi/en/

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(Clockwise, from right) No Singapore itinerary is complete without a visit to the imposing Raffles Hotel; designed

by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli, the Petronas Twin Towers dominate the modern skyline of Kuala Lumpur; the striking superyacht Dunia Baru is a modern explorer’s dream; Hanoi’s storied Hotel Metropole is steeped in colonial grandeur; at Fivelements Bali retreat centre, guests can unwind and recharge on the very seam of the jungle

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In Flanders Fields JUSTIN FOX joins a World War I battlefield tour through France and Belgium, tracing his grandfather’s footsteps through the trenches of the Somme and Passchendaele, and gaining a much deeper understanding of war.

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IN 1916, MY GRANDFATHER, Albert ‘Bertie’ Fox, set sail from Cape Town to join the Royal Welch Fusiliers, the same regiment as war poet Siegfried Sassoon. He arrived at the Somme in August, just in time for an attack on Stuff Redoubt, a German strongpoint north of Thiepval, France.

Next, he moved with his battalion to Messines Ridge, Belgium, to prepare for the great battle of June 1917. Tunnels were dug below the German lines along the ridge. The plan was to detonate a series of mines underneath the enemy trenches at 03h10 on 7 June 1917, followed by waves of infantry attacks.

The massive explosions blew the crest off the ridge. Audible in London and lighting up the sky, the detonations were likened to a ‘pillar of fire’. Thousands of Germans were vaporised and the British attack was a success. Bertie was part of the Fusiliers advance, charging into a scene of utter devastation.

The summer of 1917 was hell. The Third Battle of Ypres, or Passchendaele, came to symbolise the worst horrors of trench warfare. Incessant rain turned the Belgian landscape to mud and many soldiers simply drowned in the sludge. Bertie prepared for the next battle, at Menin Road, under constant artillery fire.

Documents and maps in the National Archives and British Library record the exact position of British regiments on any given day of the war. The attack map placed Grandpa in Imperfect Trench, near Klein Zillebeke, Ypres, on the night of 20 September 1917. That’s when his war came to an end as German artillery pounded his position. I wanted to find the spot where a shell had buried him alive.

I set off on a guided 12-day Trafalgar trip that visits important sights from both World Wars. I joined the group in London, led by travel director and erudite history buff James Thomson. We spent two days in the capital exploring some of its war legacy, including

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Blitz sites and the Imperial War Museum, with its excellent new World War I section, complete with trenches and barbed wire.

From London we headed to Portsmouth and boarded ship to follow the D-Day route, arriving off Sword Beach, Normandy, at sunrise. After a few days exploring invasion sites and graveyards, it was time to change gear and focus on World War I. The Battle of the Somme was the costliest in British history.

On the first day alone (1 July 1916), there were more than 50 000 casualties. Troops were ordered to march slowly in ordered ranks towards the enemy trenches. German machine guns scythed them down like wheat.

We visited well-known sites along the line: Vimy Ridge, where the Canadians won a famous victory; Thiepval Memorial, with the names of 72 195 missing soldiers are inscribed on its walls; and Lochnagar Crater, which was formed when a huge British mine detonated beneath the German trenches.

The Somme battle lasted more than four months. For South Africans, the most terrible episode was the taking of Delville Wood in July 1916. We stopped at the memorial to pay our respects. Designed by Herbert Baker, it’s one of the most beautiful of its kind. We walked up an avenue of oaks, the air alive with the twitter of larks. All around was peaceful forest, replanted after the war by the South African government.

I thought of the many soldiers who’d fallen on this hallowed ground a century ago. Back then, the trees were shredded to stumps as German artillery shells fell upon them. I imagined the tap-tap-tap of machine-gun rounds as they clipped through the undergrowth. The South African brigade went into battle on 15 July with 3 153 men. At roll call on 21 July, only 780 were left.

Across the road lies Delville Wood’s cemetery. I walked among the rows and knelt before one of the gravestones. It had

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(From left) Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 tells the story of the terrible battle at Ypres in 1917, complete with reconstructed trenches; the graves at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial off Omaha Beach are a haunting reminder of the great sacrifices of D-Day; Grandpa Bertie Fox stands beside a car with my sister, mother and grandma in the 1950s. He never fully recovered from the shell shock he sustained at Passchendaele. (Previous page) Designed by Herbert Baker, the Delville Wood South African National Memorial is one of the most beautiful of its kind

the etched head of a springbok and the simple inscription: ‘A South African Soldier of the Great War’.

Later we stopped on a Belgian hillside covered with poppies, at the cemetery where Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae had penned ‘In Flanders Fields’ during a break from work at a dressing station.

According to legend, soldiers retrieved the poem after McCrae, dissatisfied, crumpled it up and threw it away. Because of this poem poppies have come to symbolise war remembrance.

Many in the tour group have close connections to the war and detours are often undertaken to visit a graveyard, lay a wreath or say a prayer. Our guide duly threaded the narrow lanes south of Ypres until we reached the hamlet of Klein Zillebeke. I asked the driver to stop at a cornfield where, according to battalion maps, my grandfather’s trench had been on that fateful night.

A German shell had exploded in the dugout, killing or wounding most of his men. Bertie staggered to his feet but was buried alive by the next shell. Soldiers managed to dig him out five hours later. The Battle of Menin Road was his last act in the war. He spent eight months in hospital in England being treated for severe shell shock before he was shipped back to Cape Town.

I trudged through cloying Flanders mud to plant a remembrance cross in honour of the grandfather I never met.

What horrors did he witness here as his men were killed around him? What images did he carry in his mind for the next 42 years?

On our last day in Belgium, we visited the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in Ypres. On its walls are the names of 54 395 Commonwealth soldiers still missing from the battles fought there. I placed a poppy at the foot of the section listing the missing Royal Welch Fusiliers – my grandfather’s band of brothers.

Later I had the honour of laying a wreath to the South African fallen during the Menin Gate Last Post ceremony, a nightly event for the past 100 years. If you attend and your eyes remain dry, you’re stronger than most. The bugles sound the last post, then a willowy gent calls out: ‘Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.’ A minute of haunting silence follows that chills you to the bone.

BEING THERE Starting in London and ending in Amsterdam, Trafalgar’s guided 12-day World War I and II battlefield journeys combine war history with entertaining side trips. Visit trafalgar.com

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The Slow Road The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands offers a route best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

Words JENNIFER CAMPBELL

Coffee culture is alive and well in the area, as I soon discovered when I popped into Blueberry Café at Netherwood Farm one morning. The cafe’s interior is trendy and bright with natural light, and big glass windows offer spectacular views. It really is a beautiful space from which to admire the mountains and farmlands, and it’s easy to see why the café won the Condé Nast House & Garden Gourmet Award in the category Hidden Gem last year. Not too far away is muchloved coffee roasters Terbodore that have opened a farm-style restaurant on the Curry’s Post Road. Besides a range of coffees that are roasted, blended, and flavoured on-site, the restaurant serves fresh, seasonal dishes. I opted for a light lunch of salmon fishcakes, but the menu also includes richer choices, like a duck and phyllo stack, and a twice-baked gruyere and Parmesan soufflé served with crusty bread.

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THERE IS SOMETHING soft about the Midlands – it’s in the colour of the rolling hills, the outline of the Drakensberg in the distance, in the light that never feels too harsh. But, there’s more to the area than its pretty scenery. On a recent trip, I discovered some surprising gems – restaurants serving up innovative dishes in cool, contemporary interiors, coffee shops taking their art seriously, and tranquil spots in which to really unwind.

For me, travelling through the Midlands is always quite nostalgic. As a child, I spent a lot of time on the Meander.

While some of the classic old spots – like Rawdon’s Hotel and the Nottingham Road Brewery– still remain, the increased popularity of housing estates, like Gowrie Farm and Eaglecrest Wildlife Estate near Nottingham Road, has brought a whole new dimension to the area’s range of accommodation and leisure activities, and, perhaps most excitingly, its culinary offering.

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The Midlands Kitchen, a brand-new foodie destination on the Midlands Meander, boasts 15 artisan kitchens. The space is only a few months old, and I couldn’t resist popping in to see if the concept was working. Set in a big warehouse, with the kitchens around the edges and seating available throughout, the restaurant has some pleasant surprises. Most exciting for me was the fresh goodness served up at Artichoke Authentic Vegan – think bowls of seaweed and pickled vegetables in honey and soy sauce, and chickpea, coriander and lentil casserole with coconut milk and red pepper. The menus (which include Indian, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine) were designed by top chef Terrence Ford, who is also the culinary manager at neighbouring Brahman Hills. There, the estate’s on-site restaurant, 89 on Copper, serves unpretentious, but indulgent three-course dinners that change daily. Expect options like beef fillet served with shitake

mushroom sauce and tempura biltong, and green Thai chicken and prawn curry with fresh mango salsa. After dinner, I stayed over at Brahman Hills, which is located in the Blue Crane nature reserve. The cottages have spacious private decks overlooking the hills, each with a built-in outdoor jacuzzi. An early morning coffee on the deck brought with it viewings of impala and zebra grazing close by. One last lunch before heading home led me to Abingdon Wine Estate, one of the area’s few farms that produces wine. It’s a bold move, but the allure of harvest boards loaded with local charcuterie, cheeses, freshly baked bread and treats like camembert and ginger tart and pumpkin seed pesto – as well as menu options like baked pork belly, slow roasted oxtail and salmon pink trout – more than made up for the small selection of local wines, and made for a happy, unhurried ending to the trip.

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There is a city-and-safari trip where art and an aesthetic experience surround you at every turn.

THE ZEITZ MUSEUM of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) in Cape Town, a cutting-edge contemporary art museum designed by Thomas Heatherwick, opens this month. Zeitz MOCAA’s unique architectural redevelopment of the V&A Waterfront’s iconic Grain Silo Complex is set to become a major non-profit cultural institution, housing one of the world’s most significant collections of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.

In celebration of its opening, Ellerman House invites guests on an ‘art in Africa’ journey.

Start with a visit to Segera Retreat in Kenya, one of the world’s most luxurious safari destinations and home of Zeitz MOCAA co-founder Jochen Zeitz. Segera helps conserve an area with the second-highest density of wildlife in Kenya.

Expressing just how luxurious sustainability can be, the retreat houses incredible art pieces from the Zeitz Collection.

Conclude your journey with a stay at Ellerman House, Cape Town’s iconic cliff-side location, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Bantry Bay. With views that will astound the most jaded traveller, Ellerman House is very much a luxurious home rather than a hotel, with a very quiet, exclusive atmosphere (guests may invite friends but the house is closed to the public).

It’s a mere 10-minute drive from Zeitz MOCAA, and guests will be able to visit the museum during their stay.

Visitors can also take in a tour of the most important South African art collection with Ellerman House’s art guide.

The in-house collection transports visitors on an exploration of the huge social and cultural shift that South African art has made from the mid-19th century to the present. Each piece tells of the character of the land and is an expression of a unique South African experience.

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Notes on far-flung places, exotic spaces and diary notes for your next escape

A TRIP LIKE NO OTHER Fly to the interior of Antarctica in a private jet.

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We’ve tamed and colonised most of the world, but one vast stretch of the planet remains beyond our grasp: Antarctica. This frozen, otherworldly continent at the end of the earth has never been permanently occupied by man.

But you can experience it for 24 hours, thanks to the Ellerman House concierge team who has collaborated with White Desert – the only company in the world to fly into the interior of Antarctica in a private jet to bring its guests a carbon-neutral experience that is as luxurious as it is adventurous.

After arriving in Cape Town and enjoying a few days at Ellerman House, you will be briefed and ready to embark on the 24-hour round trip to Antarctica on a private Gulfstream jet, which includes about eight hours of ground time, culminating in a gourmet Champagne dinner. If you don’t think 24 hours is enough time to explore the icy wilderness, then consider the four-day experience based at Whichaway Camp, a wind- and solar-powered temporary camp on the edge of a 200-foot ice cliff. ellerman.co.za

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Although the holiday season is still a few months away, it’s never too early to start making holiday plans. Celebrating its centenary in 2018, the fivediamond Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs has debuted an all-inclusive mountain getaway in the snow for Christmas. The Broadmoor Cloud Camp sits atop Cheyenne Mountain and so has spectacular unobstructed 360-degree views of the city, the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak. The rustic atmosphere follows you inside the lodge that boasts exposed wood, a massive stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and classic cabin décor. Spend your days relaxing by the fire, making snowmen or baking cookies for Father Christmas. Here, above the clouds, you can be as active or relaxed as you wish while your every need is taken care of. As part of the experience, the chefs at Cloud Camp will prepare every breakfast, lunch and dinner, including all specified Christmas recipes. The bespoke service even welcomes holiday decoration requests. broadmoor.com

CASTLE ON THE HILL On top of a hill in Moganshan village in the heart of the green Zhejiang region, China, you’ll find naked Castle. Rebuilt on the original foundations of the British castle-like villa Scottish missionary doctor Duncan Main built in 1910, naked Castle gives official recognition to the almost forgotten history of these mountains. It has 95 luxurious rooms, two restaurants with unbelieveable panoramic views, a spa, a cantilevered infinity pool and a lush garden with amphitheatre, all this surrounded by lush forest and majestic mountains. nakedretreats.cn

A SPACE FOR RITUAL Amani Spa at the Radisson Blu in Cape Town has recently reopened, and with its newly renovated interior, it’s a haven of calm tucked into the Waterfront hotel. The spa has several treatment rooms, designed for individual and couple treatments, as well as a hair salon, nail bar and heated pool. Unique features include salt therapy, as well as a specialised steam room – the Rasul chamber – where guests are given an exfoliating clay to apply to the whole body, after which water falls like rain from the ceiling, washing the mud away. amanispas.co.za

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Hennessy’s eighth-generation Master Blender, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde (left), takes the baton from his uncle Yann Fillioux after more than 15 years’ training

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Renaud Fillioux de Gironde has been named Master Blender for Maison Hennessy. He is the eighth generation in a lineage that has remained unbroken for more than two centuries.

ON 3 JULY 2017, Maison Hennessy marks an important milestone in its history. Its seventh Master Blender, Yann Fillioux, has passed the torch of know-how and cognac creation to his nephew Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, the eighth generation in a lineage that has remained unbroken for over two centuries.

A 39-year-old Cognac native, Fillioux de Gironde has already completed a comprehensive journey at Hennessy.

Previously the Winegrower Relations Manager, a key position for ensuring raw material supply, he has been groomed for the role of Master Blender by his uncle for more than 15 years.

Says CEO and President of Hennessy, Bernard Peillon: ‘My obsession is to guarantee the excellence of Hennessy cognacs just as my predecessors have done. After 15 years of preparation, Renaud, with the support of the experts of the Tasting Committee, is now a part of the Maison Hennessy’s future.’

In Cognac, Hennessy’s historic seat, Fillioux de Gironde followed in his predecessors’ footsteps by mastering the art

of selection, becoming a guarantor of eaux-de-vie’s excellence, ageing and quality. As the leader of the prestigious Tasting Committee, a group of in-house experts, the Master Blender samples and selects the best eaux-de-vie through daily tastings conducted with discipline and discernment. Only Hennessy has this multigenerational Tasting Committee. Each of its members is specialised in a facet of cognac making and is appointed by in-house connoisseurs.

Fillioux de Gironde embodies the new generation of Master Blenders who know first-hand the issues wine growers and wine-growing regions face, keep up with technological evolution and make a point of being open to the world.

He stands ready to enter the creative process without ever sacrificing quality and a long-term outlook.

‘I am at once very honoured that Maison Hennessy has entrusted me with this mission, and also very conscious of the responsibility I have been given as the eighth generation of Master Blenders in the Fillioux family,’ says Fillioux de Gironde.

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A Heady Combination After enjoying otherworldly cuisine creations married with just the right wine, and views to make you wonder why you bother travelling anywhere else, JIM FREEMAN reviews some fine wine estates.

(Left) The views from Tokara strech as far as the Hoerikwaggo, which rises at Cape Point and slinks all the way to Table Mountain

THE WESTERN CAPE is known as the ‘good taste’ province of South Africa and, with its abundance of fine restaurants and remarkable wine farms, this is hardly surprising. Nor is it astonishing that leading wine estates have opened restaurants on their properties to showcase their wines to the fullest.

Private Edition visited five of the finest estate restaurants and challenged the chefs to put together a lunch menu around a single signature wine. The wine’s versatility as well as the chef’s understanding of its taste nuances were at stake.

Here are the results (not rankings) in order of the establishments visited.

RESTAURANT: TOKARA ESTATE: TOKARA CHEF: RICHARD CARSTENS WINE: 2014 DIRECTOR’S RESERVE WHITE (69/31 SAUVIGNON BLANC/SEMILLON BLEND)

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If you’re looking for a table with a view, you’d have to go far to improve upon the vistas provided by the two restaurants we visited on Helshoogte just outside Stellenbosch. Tokara’s view stretches as far as the Hoerikwaggo, which rises at Cape Point and slinks all the way to Table Mountain.

Interestingly, given the beauty of its location and consistent excellence since opening seven years ago, the restaurant is more popular with locals than tourists and is no less busy on a winter weekday then in the height of season.

Carstens, a former Eat Out Chef of the Year, is as engaging out of the kitchen as he is strict in it and gives the impression his food is simple is as simple does. It’s anything but… The dishes are feather light, with a sensible

range of complementary flavours that tantalise without overpowering or detracting from the main elements.

His presentation gives credence to the dictum that the prettiest pictures are the ones painted most simply.

The starter was a Franco-Japanese interpretation of oyster, prawn, calamari, mussel and line fish, arranged in a circle with the oyster in the middle.

Carstens urged us to eat clockwise from the top and finish with the oyster: it’s a flavour progression, he says, and we were happy to oblige.

The main course was the line fish of the day: roasted hake, seemingly simple but with clever elements like a frothed butter sauce. Carstens reserves his trickery for dessert: my dining partner opted for the chocolate crémeux with white chocolate mousse, coffee ice cream and almonds, while I chose yuzu parfait with matcha ice cream, yoghurt and apple. Divine, both of them.

The wine set the bar incredibly high for the rest of the challenge, the Semillon adding just enough fruit to take the edge off the Sauvignon Blanc’s tartness. Just a hint of citrus complemented the menu perfectly.

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RESTAURANT: DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE: DELAIRE GRAFF CHEF: MICHAEL DEG WINE: 2015 DELAIRE GRAFF TERRACED BLOCK CHARDONNAY RESERVE Delaire Graff and Tokara might be separated only by the R310 but while the estates are similar in their terroir, the restaurants are very different.

Tokara was quiet, almost sedate, while the restaurant at Delaire Graff bustled. At the latter, there is a second restaurant, Indochine, which does offer a quieter atmosphere.

My host, head of marketing Tanja von Arnim secured us a spot next to the fire – most welcome since it had snowed recently and there was still a dusting atop the distant Slanghoek and Du Toitskloof mountain ranges. In summer, though, you’ll want to sit outside on the terrace that overlooks the vineyards and Simonsberg.

The Chardonnay is a ‘big’ wine, grown in a single block on the slopes of Botmaskop.

The grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented for a fortnight before maturing in 40 percent new French oak. According to the tasting notes, ‘an expressive bouquet of smoky floral and citrus notes on the nose. On the palate, almonds, pears and passion fruit are supported by a crisp acidity and fine spicy minerals.’ The richness of this flavour means the wine could easily overpower more subtle dishes, and Deg has put together a menu that is hearty without being heavy.

I selected seared tuna with a chermoula crust, carrot hummus, coriander gremolata, ginger and apple gel, artichoke crisps and a cider gel. The helping was generous, as was the sommelier with his pouring hand. It was a wonderful combination, followed by a wonderful dessert.

Of the estates visited, Delaire Graff was one of two that offers accommodation - it’s a member of the Relais & Châteaux group. Make time to browse the art collection, especially the bold sculptures that dot the property.

(Left) The dessert at Delaire Graff of tonka bean parfait, mango, tarragon yoghurt and honeycomb stones is a visual treat

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(Above left) Almost all the ingredients in Faber’s dishes come from the farm. (Above right) A multitude of origami swans swing from the ceiling at Catharina’s because Steenberg Vineyards’ original name was “Swaaneweide” – The Feeding Place of Swans. (Below) Creation is on the high slopes of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

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RESTAURANT: FABER

RESTAURANT: CATHARINA’S

RESTAURANT: CREATION

ESTATE: AVONDALE CHEF: ERIC BULPITT WINE: 2010 AVONDALE LA LUNA

ESTATE: STEENBERG CHEF: ARCHIE MACLEAN WINE: 2012 STEENBERG MAGNA CARTA (60/40 SAUVIGNON/SEMILLON BLEND)

ESTATE: CREATION WINES CHEF: JACO GROVÉ WINE: VARIOUS CREATION CHARDONNAY AND PINOT NOIR VINTAGES

Steenberg in Constantia was the first land grant made by Cape governor Simon van der Stel in 1682, making it the oldest privately owned wine estate in South Africa. It was granted to Catharina Ras, who had arrived in the Cape from Germany some years before disguised as a man since this was the only way she could find passage on a ship. Catharina became something of a ‘black widow’ figure, outliving several husbands who died of such causes as attacks by lion, marauding tribesmen or rampaging elephants.

It was pouring with rain when I arrived for lunch, and it didn’t stop.

I was welcomed with a glass of Steenberg sparkling wine by a highly entertaining chef-and-sommelier duo (Maclean is from Paisley in Scotland and John Chishimba from Zambia).

We agreed that a good glass of bubbles is appropriate in any weather.

The Magna Carta arrives soon after my guest and, frankly, this is the wine highlight of the series. Let your kid drop out of varsity or hock your Harley-Davidson – it’s worth getting your hands on a couple of bottles of these. The white blend intensified the flavours of Maclean’s orange and cardamom risotto with Franschhoek salmon trout starter.

You know you’re in for a long but delightful afternoon when this is followed by pan-fried kingklip with a lemon-butter sauce and herb blinis.

I loved my springbok main and my friend felt her vegetarian dish was the best she’d ever hand. Maclean said there’d been a slight citrus theme all the way through, because this paired so well with the Magna Carta.

Steenberg also has a boutique hotel, so check in and overindulge.

I allowed Carolyn Martin, co-owner of Creation Wines, to cheat on the wine selection because it’s a fool who whistles in the face of a typhoon. Creation, on the higher slopes of the exquisite Hemelen-Aarde Valley between Hermanus and Caledon is one of the gems of the Western Cape winelands, undiscovered by all but those who’ve done the rounds of the absolute finest.

Its location between ocean and mountains creates a thermal vortex that fans the vineyards during the growth period and results in temperature changes of up to 12˚C between midday and midnight. These are ideal climatic conditions for the production of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir cultivars for which Creation is renowned.

Martin has oversight of not only the pairings between wines and dishes but also some of the ostensibly minor ingredients of the latter – things like local herbs and flowers – to best bring out the subtleties of the wines. From her training notes for restaurant staff: ‘elderflower with Sauvignon Blanc’, ‘sweet violets with Pinot Noir’, ‘zucchini blossoms stuffed with Parmesan and ricotta with Sauvignon Blanc Semillon’.

Whether you do the ‘Kiss and Tell’ six-course tasting menu with three dishes featured each with Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, or any other pairing (brunch, cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, and tea and canapés for non-imbibers), you’re onto a winner. Could you say no to a strawberry and raspberry soup, tarragon and za’atar biscuit, followed by a duck breast with beetroot and raspberry sorbet, goat’s cheese, pomegranate and beetroot powder … both accompanied by a Pinot Noir? I think not.

Faber, by virtue of its relative newness and location somewhat off the beaten track (just off the R301, a few kilometres south of Paarl), is largely undiscovered. This this will not remain the case for much longer.

No one who’s been to Faber with me has been anything less than ecstatic about the dishes that come from Eric Bulpitt’s kitchen. The service is cheerful but not intrusive.

Avondale is wholly organic, to which the flock of ducks bussed daily to the vineyards to control the slugs and snails can attest. Owner Jonathan Grieve, a graphic artist by original profession, could keep you for hours when he tells how Avondale lives its motto, terra est vita (earth is life). Almost all his ingredients – with the exception of the Chalmar beef, seafood and, of course, the duck – come from the farm.

The wines are organic too. The La Luna is a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It’s a ‘meaty’ wine without being heavy, and Bulpitt’s menu does it full justice – and vice versa, as it should be. My lunch guest was heading to Barcelona later that afternoon for a McLaren sports-car launch and doesn’t drink before flying, so the bottle was mine alone…

The starter was very thinly sliced beef carpaccio with a smoked hake roe emulsion, Swiss chard and horseradish, followed by aged Chalmar sirloin with onion done three ways.

The best was left for last. The restaurant staff, having noticed on my previous visits that I don’t have a particularly sweet tooth, brought a wonderfully presented cheese-andbiscuit platter without my asking.

It included a Gorgonzola foam and fermented quince – that flavour combination is worth a repeat visit but, coupled with the wine, it’s sublime.

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Notes on dining out, special tastes and brilliance in a bottle – wherever you are in the world

WHERE THE BEANS GROW As single-origin beans continue to gain popularity, the people cultivating them are reaping rewards.

Over the last decade, the coffee world has started to realise what wine aficionados knew long before them: terroir affects the flavour of their preferred drink. And if you source beans from just one place – a single origin – the coffee will have flavour characteristics unique to that growing region. This has been especially good news for African coffee farmers whose ranks have dwindled over the past 20 years. But thanks to the craft revolution, discerning drinkers have now developed a taste for unique coffee as well as a willingness to pay enough to make it lucrative for farmers to continue growing. Now purveyors not only care about proper execution of a coffee drink, they are also particular about where the beans themselves come from. So, while sales volumes out of Africa have remained steady, a thirst for more expensive speciality beans will continue to help farmers of the sub-Saharan coffee region stay in the trade.

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WORDS: CATHERINE DAVIS. PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED; NATHAN DUMLAO

TERROIR AUTHENTICITY Gabriëlskloof Wine & Olive Estate has unveiled three red wines to form part of its Landscape Series. Gabriëlskloof has a diversity of terroirs that shape the complexity of character in their wines. WIth the addition of a maiden Cabernet Franc and two Syrahs, The Landscape Series – launched last year with two white wines – now consists of five wines made with the emphasis on the best of Gabriëlskloof’s natural heritage.

Each wine is crafted with as little intervention as possible in order to provide the most authentic portrayal of the vineyards. gabrielskloof.co.za

CREATIVE CUISINE Urbanologi is located at the 1 Fox Precinct in Ferreirasdorp, the oldest part of town and the heart of Johannesburg. Based inside the Mad Giant Brewery, Urbanologi works side by side with the brewery team brainstorming and testing new ideas in search of new flavours, ingredients, processes and techniques. There’s a focus on using top quality, fresh Asian and local ingredients while harnessing the character of street food with an avant-garde thought process. Head chef Jack Coetzee describes the offering as ‘street food enjoyed in a fine-dining manner’. urbanologi.co.za

VINOUS LEGACY Plaisir de Merle has launched what it deems the pinnacle of blends in the estate’s 400 years of wine-making tradition. The limited edition 2013 Charles Marais (named after the farm’s founder) is a heady blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Wine maker Niel Bester believes it’s the finest wine released in his 25 years as cellar master. plaisirdemerle.co.za

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EUROPEAN FLAIR Since it opened in mid-2016, The Shortmarket Club has dished up its modern interpretation of contemporary bistrostyle cuisine to huge acclaim. Until the end of September an extra dose of European flair is on offer: a three-course prix fixe lunch menu from Monday to Saturday. Chef Wesley Randles and manager Simon Widdison added their spin to the concept by convincing a handful of maverick Swartland Independent Producers to dig out a barrel or two of wine you’re unlikely to find on any other wine list. Each month a wine maker from the region put their stamp on the menu, pairing a carafe of ground-breaking wine with Randles’ good food. theshortmarketclub.co.za

THE PERSONAL TOUCH While the unsurpassed vistas of Joburg’s jacaranda-cloaked northern suburbs makes any meal at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff’s View restaurant unforgettable by default, the new chef, Farrel Hirsch, promises to serve exceptional fare, and with a personal touch. Having worked alongside some of Europe and South Africa’s most acclaimed chefs, Hirsch has a few changes up his sleeve, including the launch of Preview – a bar-inspired casual dining experience offering small plates and fantastic drinks. The emphasis at View, however, is on taking guests on a culinary journey through set menus and wine pairings in a more sophisticated setting. fourseasons.com

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Timeless Neo Classic palazzo with a contemporary palette of excellence. Vistas of verdant greenery and views of Sandton’s skyline. This home is a once-in-a-lifestyle statement for a privileged and discerning connoisseur. From the inviting portico with lush greenery to the triple volume entrance with skylight dome the tone is set for a home that invites a lifestyle of grandeur and elegance, sophisticated living and an ambience of sheer indulgence.

This palazzo is ideal for grand entertaining in a sumptuous environment of luxury, ease and comfort. Asking R55 million.

Property Brokers: Tasha Rossen 082 561 1675, Daniella Apteker 082 412 1273 Office: 011 886 8070 Web ref: 2156261

SEA POINT BEACHFRONT, CAPE TOWN

CAMPS BAY / BAKOVEN, CAPE TOWN

Quite simply a spectacular apartment right on the beach front! Outstanding luxurious penthouse with direct lift access and private pool. Beautifully designed and appointed apartment exudes elegance and sophistication. 3 Bedrooms (all luxuriously en-suite) plus Guest cloakroom. Combined open plan / dining / living / kitchen area for an easy relaxing lifestyle. Study area. Captivating ocean views. Huge roof deck which can converted into a private sanctuary. Double parking plus storeroom. Communal pool and gym. Quite simply a spectacular property. Asking R23 million. Contact: Malka Zinman 083 300 2111, Lauren Smith 082 853 8772 Web ref: 2243985

Holiday all the year round in Bakoven! Opportunity not to be missed – four bedroom four bathroom Bakoven beach home in priceless position offering a lifestyle second to none. Spend lazy days collecting shells on the sandy beaches or launch your kayak into the ocean just metres from your doorstep. Floor to ceiling glass sliding doors maximise the enchanting ocean views. Spacious pool deck for the entertainer. Garage and off-street parking, cherry on the top large basement and staff room. Dreams are made of this. Asking R22.500 million. Contact: Edith Marsh 083 654 2168 Web ref: 2115226

HIGGOVALE, CAPE TOWN

FRESNAYE, CAPE TOWN

You are invited to view this cutting edge designer home. Magnificent views, bespoke high quality finishes all set in a tranquil cul de sac. Generously proportioned, this home boasts an abundance of uncluttered space and light. Triple Garage, feature lift, water features, stunning pool/outdoor entertainment are but a few of the features on offer.

Asking R39 million. Contact: Denise Schmidt 083 653 6824, Sandy De Oliveira 083 261 3458 Web ref: 2171207

Massive plot in Fresnaye with move in condition home. Just bring clothes as there's "nothing to do and all day to do it here!" Move right in to this pristine and tastefully appointed home offering ample accommodation - 4 bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms, and an amazing landscaped garden. 3 Reception rooms (3 fireplaces), plus a study, staff suite and 4 parkings (2 garages and 2 off street parkings) complete the offer. Asking R16.995 million. Contact: Fran Segal 084 983 52787, Lara Kaplan 073 711 4111 Web ref: 2317385

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SENDERWOOD, JOHANNESBURG

SANDHURST, SANDTON

Glass in architecture with layers of light, flowing spaces and marble, wood and stone finishes! Nestled amongst the trees and at home with nature, this beautiful home has a welcoming double volume entrance hall with koi walkway, state of the art north facing kitchen (separate scullery/pantry/walk-in fridge), banquet dining room, huge formal lounge with fitted TV cabinetry, cosy study / playroom. 5 Bedrooms all en-suite. Huge entertainer’s patio overlooks pool and lush treed gardens, 3 garages and visitors parking for 10 cars, staff suite, excellent security with electric fencing, alarm system and beams. Asking R17.5 million. Contact: Charlene Leibman 082 448 0440, Marina Konidaris 083 307 3882 Web ref: 2244025

Unique! Exciting! Brand new modern contemporary triplex. Breathtaking in sheer artistry and design with spectacular 360° views over Sandton’s skyline. A synthesis of clean lines, quadruple volumes and proportions married in a velvety texture of glass windowscapes, steel and stone – enveloped by a natural haven of beauty. Five free flowing reception areas ensuring a harmonious indoor/outdoor flow ideal for grand entertaining and comfortable living centred around the elevated rim flow pool, patio and awe inspiring views. Private study, 5 luxurious bedroom all en-suite, parking at ground level for at least 10 cars. Asking R80 million. Contact: Tasha Rossen 082 561 1675, Daniella Apteker 082 412 1273 Web ref: 1792859

MORNINGSIDE, SANDTON

SANDHURST, SANDTON

This Arthur Quinton masterpiece on ±1954m², within a gated community, combines functionality and design with a spectacular result. Double volumes, high ceilings and disappearing sliding doors play with natural light and invite your eye out to the beautiful pool and spacious gardens. Designer kitchen, 4 bedroom suites, study, pyjama lounge and an exquisite patio with gas braai, indoor / outdoor cocktail bar, gas fireplaces and air-conditioning, this home has it all! 2 Garages, guest parking and double staff acc. Asking R11.499 million. Contact: Wayne Brownhill 078 023 5462 Office: 011 803 3380 Web ref: 2235848

French chateaux flair, grace and refined elegance! Awakens all ones senses, evokes the allure of romance and entices one to dream of all the possibilities. The epitome of refined elegance and luxury with perfect proportions and symmetry - breathtaking in sheer artistry, panache and style. Inviting quadruple volume entrance with frescos and chandeliers sets the tone for grand entertaining with an emphasis on luxurious comfort.

Baronial reception areas all leading to entertainers wrap around patio, sparkling pool with water fountain feature and the exquisite manicured gardens. 5 Bedroom suites plus self contained private guest house. Asking R42 million plus vat. Contact: Tasha Rossen 082 561 1675, Daniella Apteker 082 412 1273 Web ref: 1543716

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CONSTANTIA RURAL, CAPE TOWN

UPPER CONSTANTIA, CAPE TOWN

Modern and immaculate contemporary home. This stunning Constantia family home has been modernized to the highest standards. State of the art open plan kitchen, versatile reception areas and perfect indoor/outdoor flow are just a few of the best features.

This home is perfect for anyone that loves to entertain or spend quality time with friends and family throughout the year. The stunning patio and pool combines perfectly with a manicured garden and has uninterrupted mountain views. 4 Spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, triple garaging and the option to create dual living completes the perfect picture. Asking R9.25 million. Contact: Jacques Fourie 072 304 7957, Eileen O’Sullivan 082 410 7204, Jo Fourie 071 286 5383 Office: 021 701 2446 Web ref: 2318133

An elegant country home in the exclusive Silverhurst Security Estate. An enchanting home for a discerning buyer in the highly sought after Silverhurst Security Estate. It is ideally suited to a mature family with the main bedroom suite and study upstairs and remainder of bedrooms downstairs. This comfortable home offers a large TV lounge and separate formal lounge both with French doors to the sheltered undercover patio which boasts beautiful mountain views. The home is light and bright with great proportions throughout. Asking R59 million. Contact: Jo Thomas 084 404 4120, Rouvaun McKirby 071 671 0821, Phyl McCance-Price 082 593 1624 Office: 021 701 2446 Web Ref: 1919319

UPPER CLAREMONT, CAPE TOWN

NOORDHOEK, STONEHAVEN SECURITY ESTATE

Dartmouth House! Luxurious lock and go on the market for the first time, offering the best location and a superb layout with four bedrooms (all en suite), large TV / family room and open-plan kitchen / dining / living areas leading out to beautiful covered terrace, manageable small garden and sunny pool area. Asking R15.995 million. Incl vat.

Contact: Barbara Manning 083 407 3656 Office: 021 673 1240 Web ref: 2300029

Imagine waking up to this view every day. This masterpiece of a home is situated in the well-established Stonehaven Security Estate perched along the Table Mountain National Park overlooking the charming Noordhoek Valley all the way to Long Beach in the West. The position of this residence provides absolute privacy for the discerning

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owner. This home offers a generous open plan layout, a modern kitchen plus separate scullery, several reception rooms plus 5 bedrooms (or 4 plus an office). Entertain on your generous pool terrace or sip sun downers on the terrace adjoining the living area.

The premier building quality and classy interior features makes this a home for all seasons. Asking R6.95 million. Contact: Peter Stingl 076 315 0014 Web ref: 2327571

TOKAI BORDER DENNENDAL, CAPE TOWN

UPPER CONSTANTIA, CAPE TOWN

The epitome of perfection! The personification of 21st century lock and leave lifestyle.

Simply stunning, spacious, secure, sophisticated north facing wind sheltered executive family home with mountain views. The double volume entrance hall & well proportioned open plan living areas flow unrestricted through stack doors to a covered patio with built-in BBQ leading onto small garden & feature pool; fully fitted kitchen with Silo finishes & centre island is open plan to living areas; spacious separate scullery; separate TV / informal lounge / playroom; guest cloaks; 3 double bedrooms all en suite; 4th bedroom or study; double automated & integrated garage. Asking R7 million plus vat. Contact: Herculene Visser 083 658 2686 Office: 021 701 2446 Web ref: 2176024

The floor plan encompasses six spacious bedrooms with plenty of room for study, sleep and storage, six luxurious en-suite bathrooms, and a sleek and stylish kitchen that flows through to the dining room and Family Room. The master bedroom, complete with own seating area and en-suite, ensures parents have a private space where they can enjoy the view. Asking R26.9 million. Contact: Jo Thomas 084 404 4120, Rouvaun McKirby 071 671 0821, Phyl McCance-Price 082 593 1624 Office: 021 701 2446 Web Ref: 2016431

RONDEBOSCH, CAPE TOWN

HOUT BAY, CAPE TOWN

Spacious elegance in prime Silwood area. This elegant family home is nestled down a panhandle in a quiet cul-de-sac. The heart of the home is centred around the spacious eat-in gourmet kitchen. Entertaining areas flow from formal to informal living areas, all secured with internal metal shutters. Large lounge, dining room, family room, cinema room plus a study. Five spacious bedrooms, three en-suite and a full family bathroom.

Staff accommodation and triple garage with direct access. Lush garden with swimming pool, covered braai area and plenty of secure off street parking. Asking R11.5 million.

Contact: Lesley Payne 082 455 4808, Graham Knoop 083 500 5141 Office: 021 673 1240 Web ref: 2210601

“Castle� in Bergendal Estate. Classic enchanting three level home with an ambiance of refined grace and elegance. Privately situated in a 24 hour security estate. Double volumed reception areas consisting of formal lounge with Victorian fireplace, dining room and family room lounge. Chefs kitchen with picture marble walls, scullery and laundry. Double automated garage with parking for ten cars. Plunge pool and barbeque

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patio. Indigenous garden set around the rocks. Asking R6.5 million. Contact: Terri Steyn 082 777 074, Ursula Heppner 083 457 52888 Office: 021 701 2446 Web ref: 2161879

ZWAANSWYK, CAPE TOWN

CLOVELLY, CAPE TOWN

Original embassy dwelling with high ceilings, wooden floors and beams, beautiful stone-work, original doors and fire-places in the formal lounge, dining room and library.

Exquisite False Bay views, a beautifully landscaped garden and sparkling pool, providing complete privacy and calm, radiating the essence of a country retreat, but set in the Constantia Valley. 4 Spacious bedrooms, 3 with balconies and all with en-suite bathrooms. Country-style kitchen leading to open plan dining room and quaint courtyard garden. 3 Spacious reception rooms lead to covered outdoor entertainment patio and a TV lounge / family room opening up to a courtyard space looking onto a terraced garden. Asking R17.95 million. Contact: Dawn 072 496 9458 Lee-Ann 082 412 6597

One of four exclusive homes located in a private and tranquil eco-logical development above Clovelly Golf Estate with unobstructed views. This home is modern, contemporary, yet eco-friendly and constructed with large expanses of double-glazed floor to ceiling glass, Siberian Larch and stone from natural resources. The interior of this home does not disappoint... large open-plan living spaces flow from lounge to dining to kitchen to outdoor deck seamlessly with sophisticated style and elegance. Feature walls cladded with Spruce bring nature inside. In the winter months, underfloor heating and a freestanding fireplace in the lounge, will keep everyone toastywarm. Asking R5.795 million.

Contact: Taryn Breetzke 072 803 3935, Kate Feist 076 014 5357 Web Ref: 2321982

RONDEBOSCH / NEWLANDS, CAPE TOWN

STEENBERG GOLF ESTATE, CAPE TOWN

Talk about charm – Talk about character. This solid family home is tucked away down a quiet cul-de-sac. Close to all leading schools, sports facilities and walking distance to Kelvin Grove. Beautiful Oak and Oregon floors, teak windows throughout, spacious rooms and high ceilings. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Formal lounge with wood burning fire place and dining room. Lovely open plan kitchen to family room, leading to a covered patio overlooking swimming pool. Garage, plenty of off street parking & excellent security. Asking R7.495 million. Contact: Lesley Payne 082 455 4808, Web ref: 2346715

This gracious home will appeal to a buyer seeking privacy and relaxed elegance set among the vineyards of this superb estate. Beautifully appointed and finished to a high standard. Complete with basement bar and wine cellar. One of the best positions at Steenberg. Asking R14.95 million. Contact: Dave Burger 083 458 3333, Brenda Pretorius 083 442 1318 Office: 021 701 2446 Web ref: 2047309

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CONSTANTIA RURAL, CAPE TOWN

UPPER CONSTANTIA, CAPE TOWN

Modern and immaculate contemporary home. This stunning Constantia family home has been modernized to the highest standards. State of the art open plan kitchen, versatile reception areas and perfect indoor/outdoor flow are just a few of the best features.

This home is perfect for anyone that loves to entertain or spend quality time with friends and family throughout the year. The stunning patio and pool combines perfectly with a manicured garden and has uninterrupted mountain views. 4 Spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, triple garaging and the option to create dual living completes the perfect picture. Asking R9.25 million. Contact: Jacques Fourie 072 304 7957, Eileen O’Sullivan 082 410 7204, Jo Fourie 071 286 5383 Office: 021 701 2446 Web ref: 2318133

An elegant country home in the exclusive Silverhurst Security Estate. An enchanting home for a discerning buyer in the highly sought after Silverhurst Security Estate. It is ideally suited to a mature family with the main bedroom suite and study upstairs and remainder of bedrooms downstairs. This comfortable home offers a large TV lounge and separate formal lounge both with French doors to the sheltered undercover patio which boasts beautiful mountain views. The home is light and bright with great proportions throughout. Asking R59 million. Contact: Jo Thomas 084 404 4120, Rouvaun McKirby 071 671 0821, Phyl McCance-Price 082 593 1624 Office: 021 701 2446 Web Ref: 1919319

UPPER CLAREMONT, CAPE TOWN

NOORDHOEK, STONEHAVEN SECURITY ESTATE

Dartmouth House! Luxurious lock and go on the market for the first time, offering the best location and a superb layout with four bedrooms (all en suite), large TV / family room and open-plan kitchen / dining / living areas leading out to beautiful covered terrace, manageable small garden and sunny pool area. Asking R15.995 million. Incl vat.

Contact: Barbara Manning 083 407 3656 Office: 021 673 1240 Web ref: 2300029

Imagine waking up to this view every day. This masterpiece of a home is situated in the well-established Stonehaven Security Estate perched along the Table Mountain National Park overlooking the charming Noordhoek Valley all the way to Long Beach in the West. The position of this residence provides absolute privacy for the discerning

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owner. This home offers a generous open plan layout, a modern kitchen plus separate scullery, several reception rooms plus 5 bedrooms (or 4 plus an office). Entertain on your generous pool terrace or sip sun downers on the terrace adjoining the living area.

The premier building quality and classy interior features makes this a home for all seasons. Asking R6.95 million. Contact: Peter Stingl 076 315 0014 Web ref: 2327571

FRANSCHHOEK, WESTERN CAPE

FRANSCHHOEK, WESTERN CAPE

Magnificent wine farm in excellent village position. Measuring approximately 24Ha and intensively farmed with grapes and olives with an original turn-of-the-century Victorian homestead offering 4 bedrooms, a separate 1-bedroom self-contained cottage and swimming pool. The farm has ample water supplied by a combination of fresh spring source and boreholes and exceptional views of the Franschhoek Valley and surrounding mountains. Asking R45 million plus vat. Contact: Jac Hanekom 079 286 6972 Office: 021 8768480 Web ref: 1967785

Immaculate, North facing family home with magnificent, mature garden and swimming pool. With 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 spacious bathrooms, open plan kitchen / dining, separate lounge with fireplace and beautiful large covered patio overlooking the garden.

Also with double garage and separate studio, this property is not to be missed. Asking R5.4 million. Contact: Jac Hanekom 079 286 6972 Office: 021 8768480 Web ref: 2054122

NOOITGEDACHT ESTATE, HOUT BAY

TOKAI, CAPE TOWN

Nooitgedacht Estate - Purchase a 946m² plot starting from R2 950 000 and build your own dream home (In accordance with architectural guidelines). Or Plot & Plan options starting from R7 412 139 vat incl. - no transfer duty. Secure living in an exclusive gated estate of 20 plots all with magnificent mountain views. Three boreholes are present on the estate. Beaches, equestrian trails, shopping centres, restaurants and the markets of Hout Bay all on your door step plus the convenience of the Hout Bay International School. Why wait? Proximity to the city, a 20-25 minute drive in rush hour traffic along the beautiful coast road with terrific sea and mountain views. Contact: Terri Steyn 082 777 0748, Anne O’ Kelly 082 491 0029 Web ref: 1890457

Simply stunning! Stylish, North facing, gated, lock & leave Security Estate in cul-de-sac setting. Open plan living areas; 3 bedrooms - all en-suite; covered patio; double garage and private garden. Unit 1: 211,5m² R4.75 million plus vat Unit 2: 204,7m² R4.65 million plus vat. Unit 3: 204,7m² R4.75 million plus vat. Unit 4: 211,5m² R4.85 million plus vat.

Contact: Herculene Visser 083 658 2686 Office: 021 701 2446 Web ref: 2094651

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BOSCHENMEER GOLF & COUNTRY ESTATE, WESTERN CAPE

SOMERSET WEST, WESTERN CAPE

Immaculately presented and maintained. This is an extraordinary family home offering exceptional internal and external living spaces. The open plan lounge and dining area opens seamlessly onto the impressive under-cover braai and entertainment area with a sensational pool. The separate TV room/ pyjama lounge upstairs are practical with well-designed spaces perfect for a family living environment. The gourmet kitchen with designer lighting and fitted SMEG oven, gas hob, fridges and dishwasher compliment the overall aesthetic. Asking R8.4 million. Contact Marinda de Jongh 082 573 2204 Marilize Brown 083 241 1580 Office: 021 870 1011 Web ref: 2247655

Architectural designed home well positioned in exclusive upmarket residential estate.

This exquisite home awaits the discerning buyer who cares for spacious interiors and design for lavish entertaining. This elegant home spells quality, ambiance and serenity with sunny open plan living areas opening onto a large covered patio with swimming pool while enjoying spectacular sunsets and panoramic views. This home offers a spacious open plan family room with fireplace, large kitchen, scullery, separate dining room, living room, study, wine cellar. Easy maintained garden. Asking R5.85 million.

Contact: Chantal Botes 083 702 5460 Office: 021 851 4450 Web ref: 2342755

STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE

SOMERSET WEST, WESTERN CAPE

This extraordinary and versatile property, currently successfully managed as a four star boutique guesthouse, is situated in one of the most sought after and established areas of Stellenbosch. This exquisite guesthouse offers ten bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

The layout of the house is such that it can easily be redesigned into a family home with staff quarters, a flatlet for guests, additional gymnasium, recreation room or office space. Asking R16.4 million. Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645 Offce: 021 809 2760 Web ref: 1202624

This property is in Helena Heights, with easy access to R44, Stellenbosch and the beach. The property on 2019m², with an amazing outdoor pool area, and a view over False Bay. Bali styled entrance opens into a lounge with fireplace. The lounge, dining area, kitchen and scullery is upstairs leading out into a braai room and outside patio with sliding doors with awesome views. Three en suite bedrooms and guest bathroom opening onto an outdoor lapa & braai area. Asking R5.85 million. Contact: Anrita Schreuder 083 254 9294 Office: 021 851 4450 Web ref: 1599099

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STELLENBOSCH LIFESTYLE PROPERTY, WESTERN CAPE A secluded country lane traverses established vineyards to arrive at the commanding entrance gates of this impressive residential vineyard estate. Tucked away in a private location overlooking stunning gardens & with breath-taking vistas, this is an exceptional retreat surrounded by native oaks, gently sloping hills & vineyard rows. The property boasts a privileged position in the much sought after Devon Valley surrounded by a hillside of olive groves & vineyards and breathtaking views across the Boland mountains. This sublime estate carries the trademark of genteel wine country living & the best of wine country architecture that blends indoor with outdoor effortlessly & include an established kitchen garden, large pool area & 2 bedroomed guest cottage. Asking R57.5 million. Contact: Chris Cilliers 082 568 1122 Office: 021 809 2760 Web ref: ZLYD6H www.sothebysrealty.com

STELLENBOSCH LIFESTYLE FARM, WESTERN CAPE

PEARL VALLEY AT VAL DE VIE, WESTERN CAPE

Immersed in mother nature, this ultimate Gentleman’s retreat is a triumph in residential craftsmanship with stunning finishes, modern elegance and the charm of a Cape Dutch classic. Nestled against the mountain, in one of Stellenbosch most sought after valleys, this is a picture postcard setting, with expansive views across Stellenbosch and the majestic mountains. No detail has been forgotten in the design of this high calibre home where one can relax whilst enjoying the serenity of these magnificent surroundings. Set on approximately 3.8 hectares of terraced gardens and a small vineyard. Asking R23 million. Contact: George Cilliers 082 496 8296 Office: 021 809 2760 Web ref: PGY44J www.sothebysrealty.com

Pearl Valley Golf Course stand with magnificent views. Make the Valley of Life your home. Very few remaining opportunities available in this unique position on the 12th Fairway. Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course now part of the Val de Vie Estate offers the ideal lifestyle with the best security and an abundance of leisure activities available. Various Plot & Plan options available. Overlooking the 12th fairway.

Price includes VAT & membership joining fee. Asking from R2.745 million. Contact: Sandra Steenkamp 083 659 2988, Jacques Nortje 082 084 0860 Office: 021 870 1011 Web ref: 1172790

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STELLENBOSCH LIFESTYLE PROPERTY, WESTERN CAPE Inspired by a balloon trip in the French countryside, the owners created an exceptional residence in the heart of Stellenbosch. The North facing farmstead epitomizes sophistication and character, offering high quality finishes and ample capacity for grand scale entertaining in the generous reception areas. An unsurpassed, desirable quality of life awaits in natural farmland surrounds where peaceful, sunny afternoons are enjoyed on the enormous patio, cherishing the prolific birdlife on your private dam. Guests can be accommodated in the stylish cottages designed around the European style courtyard surrounded by manicured hedges, stone cobbled walls and rose bushes. The most exclusive address in town & only 1 of 8 smallholdings in this unique security estate. Asking R39.52 million no transfer duty or vat. Contact: Monique Stephens 076 383 2189 Web ref: 48GF92 www.sothebysrealty.com

STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE

PEARL VALLEY AT VAL DE VIE, WESTERN CAPE

Set within a stunning tranquil valley just minutes away from Stellenbosch town, this lifestyle farm is the rarest of assemblages. Offering a perfect combination of a comfortable family home and 6 independent income producing cottages. Set on approximately 3 hectares of beautifully manicured grounds with pond, tennis courts, two reflecting pools and a running stream. The renovated cottages are ideally positioned on the property to ensure absolute privacy and stunning views over the valley towards Stellenbosch. Asking R23.4 million. Contact: Detlef Struck 079 597 1727 Office: 021 809 2760 Web ref: 1042514

Unquestionably one of the finest properties on the market this spacious and stylish home offers open plan living areas with a modern kitchen at the heart of a lounge, dining room and braai room - perfect for entertaining. In addition there is a TV / family room that can be closed off, a large study, guest cloakroom and 4 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. This single level home, with its beautifully landscaped and manicured gardens, has many added features such as 3 fireplaces, American shutters, underfloor heat-pump system, large pool, double oven stove, separate utility room, beautiful light fittings and more. Asking R12.95 million. Contact: Annelize Reinmuller 076 788 9918, Leigh Robertson 082 882 8243 Office: 021 870 1011 Web ref: 2347598

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VALMARY PARK, DURBANVILLE, CAPE TOWN

MELKBOSSTRAND, CAPE TOWN

This majestic home of splendid proportions situated in a prime address close to Durbanville Golf Course, top schools and centre of Durbanville. Step into a double volume entrance with spacious open living areas. Enormous kitchen with centre island breakfast nook and separate scullery. Enclosed cinema room with built in bar.

6 Bedrooms with 6 en-suite bathroom. A luxurious master bedroom with open plan bathroom and dressing room. Fully fitted study, 5 living areas with sundowner balconies.

Private swimming pool and undercover braai area with built in bar and pizza oven.

3 Garages, domestic quarters and storeroom. Asking: R11.995 million. Contact: Dawie du Plessis 083 293 0449 Office: 021 910 1697 Web ref: 1564795

An exquisite 5 bedroom beachside family home with uninterrupted views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. This home comprises 750m² of family living designed to maximise the breathtaking views. Open plan reception rooms, indoor pool, entertainment lounge, 6 person lift, cherry wood gourmet kitchen, top of the range appliances, jacuzzi & sauna room are a few of the luxuries you can expect upon entering this home.

Melkbosstrand is located 35km north of Cape Town and is a mere 35 minute drive from the International Airport. Asking R25 million. Contact: Dawie du Plessis 083 293 0449 Office: 021 910 1697 Web ref: 2089431

COLOSSEUM, CENTURY CITY, CAPE TOWN

PETITE PROVENCE, EVERSDAL HEIGHTS

3 Superior bedrooms and 3 elegant bathrooms (one bedroom suite can be locked off to create a one bedroom Executive suite and a 2 bedrooms Presidential suite).

Luxuriously fitted and fully furnished interiors. Breathtaking views of Table Mountain set against a backdrop of the city skyline. Full hotel services available from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure. Located 10 minutes from the Waterfront & Cape Town city centre. Guaranteed 8% minimum rental return per annum for the first 2 years. Ownership gives you access to the RCI collection of resorts worldwide.

Includes 28 complimentary nights per year (nights can be exchanged at a selection of hotels and resorts worldwide). Asking R3.9 million. Contact: Leandre 082 943 8735

90% Sold out! Last plot and plan development opportunity left. Situated in the very popular Eversdal Heights area with 24 hour manned security. Vacant land price: R1,695,000 Erf size 508m² and minimum building size of 330m² Building costs are: R11,995 per sqm, vat included. Asking R5.295 million. Contact Dawie du Plessis 083 293 0449 Office: 021 979 4396

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PATERNOSTER, WEST COAST

PATERNOSTER, WEST COAST

Luxurious proportions await you from the moment you step into this haven of contentment. Extensive living areas lead to a secluded garden with gateway directly onto "Voorstrand" beach. The home is a double storey construction, immaculately maintained with bespoke finishes. On the first floor, a grand master suite affords views across the ocean, from the comfort of your bed & spa bathroom. Master dressing room, a wood burning fire place & balcony completes the picture. Two further en suite bedrooms and integral home office, on the upper floor. Poised as the ultimate investment & lifestyle objective. Asking R6.8 million. Contact Peggy Lannon 072 428 4412 Office 022 713 2858 Web ref: 2196967

Upon arrival, this property evokes abundant, yet comforting sentiments. Given the location, the setting provides unobstructed views & direct access across the "Fynbos" to the Atlantic Ocean. Sotheby's offers this unique find with the following considerations in mind: Simply, a grand beachside retreat, or high end venue with niche marketing prospective - petite wedding venue with accommodation (ceremony in the inner courtyard, or, on the beach), formal reception in expansive living areas. Avail the complete property as location for professional film shoots - inclusive of contents, for sale, separately.

Independent studio offers managerial or additional guest accommodation. Asking R5.8 million Contact: Peggy Lannon 072 428 4412 Office: 022 713 2858 Web ref: 2220950

FERNKLOOF GOLF ESTATE, HERMANUS, WESTERN CAPE

FERNKLOOF GOLF ESTATE, HERMANUS, WESTERN CAPE

Pure palatial luxury in Fernkloof Village on large stand; professionally designed and decorated with seven en-suite bedrooms, main lounge, separate sport’s bar, dining room, open plan kitchen with large scullery and crockery pantry. The magnificent sun lounge stacks open to private courtyard, perfect for entertaining with boma style fire pit, landscaped garden and pool with automatic cover. Extras include a separate laundry, study, 24-hour security and double garage with extra space for a golf cart.

Asking R16.5 million. Contact Brent Hill 083 441 9045 Office: 028 312 4970 Web ref: 2361162

Sophisticated Family Home set in the ‘Bishopscourt’ of Hermanus. Rolling lawns meet this beautiful double storey home with stunning northern views of the surrounding mountains and southern views of the ocean and neighbouring Hermanus Championship Golf Course. The home consists of four large en-suite bedrooms, homely kitchen, three reception rooms with fire place, private office, large cellar and double garage. Asking R14 million Contact: John Quincey 082 798 0221 Office: 028 312 4970

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PLETTENBERG BAY, GARDEN ROUTE

PLETTENBERG BAY, GARDEN ROUTE

Magnificent, unique 66ha pristine coastal estate overlooking the rugged southern coastline with dramatic cliffs & panoramic views. Local stone construction with castle-like design. Exceptional views, designed for outdoor living almost all year round regardless of prevailing wind, manicured gardens, pool, staff & manager's cottage, large dam, waterfall & cave that dates back to pre-historic times. This expansive natural wonder was home to people thousands of years ago & various artefacts that have been found on-site and are included in the sale. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own your own castle in one of South Africa's most beautiful places. Asking R75 million.

Contact: Hein Pretorius 083 701 3159 Office: 044 533 2529 Web ref: 1900435

One Beachy Head Drive, a gated estate currently under construction, is designed by world famous architects Stefan Antoni/Olmesdahl/Truen in association with Simplicitas Architects and is perched on a prominent hill overlooking the Piesang River Valley, Robberg peninsula and Beacon Isle beaches. Design is contemporary, state of the art, stylish and unique with in-depth study of site specific charachteristics maximizing natural light, protection from prevailing winds, privacy and views. ±613m² Comprising 4 en-suite bedrooms, open-plan living areas, lift, pub, swimming pool, generous terraces, double garage and storage space. Asking R18.52 million incl. vat. Contact: Hein Pretorius 083 701 3159 Office: 044 533 2529 Web ref: 1576990

KEURBOOMSTRAND, GARDEN ROUTE

PLETTENBERG BAY, GARDEN ROUTE

This modern, contemporary home is situated on the beach in Keurboomstrand.

Generous windows and glass doors invite the natural light and majestic views into this home. The interior exudes an atmosphere of simple elegance and attention to detail.

The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area leads to a covered patio and sparkling pool with lush green mountain views. 4 Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, all with patios and beautiful views over the ocean. Quality furniture and appliances are included in the sale. Situated within 20 minutes’ drive to shopping centres, schools, gyms, restaurants and Plett's beautiful beaches. Asking R16.7 million. Contact: Hein Pretorius 083 701 3159 Office: 044 533 2529 Web ref: 2192155

One of the best riverfront properties in ever-popular River Club. This gracious and spacious open plan home is family orientated and is within an access controlled complex consisting of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, granite counters in the kitchen, separate scullery, lovely covered patio with built-in braai, a single garage and the added benefit of a spacious loft room with a TV lounge and master en-suite. This home faces the river and has a beautifully landscaped garden. This special home has the perfect environment for family holidays with a communal pool, squash courts, and tennis courts. Close to the beach. Rental potential. Asking R6.4 million. Contact: Sue Harvey 083 306 7499 Office: 044 533 2529. Web ref: 2285063

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SIMOLA GOLF ESTATE, KNYSNA, GARDEN ROUTE

SIMOLA GOLF ESTATE, KNYSNA, GARDEN ROUTE

Perched on a high ridge, this beautifully designed 5 bedroom en-suite home, offers every luxury you would expect on this exclusive Golf Estate. With incredible views of the Knysna River and Estuary from every angle of this home, the design offers transparent living letting the indoors out and the outdoors in. An open plan kitchen, dining lounge will allow for easy entertaining and the second lounge is as relaxed however embraces a feeling of unsurpassed luxury. Surround sound, under floor heating, staff room and double garage all add to the value of this home. Vat included, therefore no transfer duty. R 30 282 000 incl. vat. Contact: Paulette Holst 083 496 0302, Alex Ricour 084 028 8299 Office: 044 382 4700 Web ref: 2238325

This stylish home for sale is inspired by Armani Casa designs both interior and exterior.

The master suite is on the ground level and the 3 other suites on the lower level. The lounge, dining room and kitchen are on one level with a second lounge and study that can be closed off from the other living areas or left as open plan. The rim flow swimming pool cascades into the jacuzzi area. There is an automated system which gives you remote management of the TV, sound system, security alarm, beams and cameras around the house. Double garage and golf cart garage. Wonderful views of the Knysna Heads, river and Outeniqua Mountains. R19.5 million. Contact: Cary Carroll 083 654 7304 Office: 044 382 0913 Web ref: 1721289

GREENPASTURES, KNYSNA, GARDEN ROUTE

SEDGEFIELD, GARDEN ROUTE

This modern home with three en-suite bedrooms as well as a large en-suite loft has a double volume dining room and entrance hall leading into a stunning kitchen, with delightful breakfast nook and wood burning fireplace. The north facing outdoor living area and built in barbeque is an entertainer’s delight. There is a choice of formal lounge with an electric fireplace or the cosy TV room adjoining the kitchen with a gas fireplace. Two automated garages complete this perfect home with a landscaped indigenous garden. Green Pastures is a secure estate with electric fence and CCTV cameras monitoring movement throughout. Asking R3.35 million. Contact: John 083 626 6077, Joey 082 901 4090 Office: 044 382 4700 Web ref: 2064747

This beautiful, three storey home enjoys endless ocean and lagoon views from expansive balconies and decks. On the first floor are three garages and a flatlet with living room, kitchen and bedroom with bathroom. The funicular or stairs access the second floor which boasts a modern kitchen and spacious living areas spilling out to the garden with sparkling pool. Four bedrooms are all en-suite and there is also a study and entertainment space. Features include two fireplaces, three sunroofs, three braai

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areas, under floor heating and a built-in lift shaft, should you wish to install a lift. A truly magnificent home! Asking R6.25 million. Contact: Kandy Grieve 072 694 4608, Louise Barnard 072 513 4188 Office: 044 343 2011 Web ref: 2050699

WILDERNESS, GARDEN ROUTE

CAMPHERSDRIFT, GEORGE, GARDEN ROUTE

This picturesque 3.2ha smallholding, with atmospheric mountain views, embodies peace and tranquillity. It comprises two separate, north-facing homes, all on one level, 4 garages, 2 studio apartments/guest rooms and an enchanting dam. A large section of level land, gently slopes to a seasonal stream. This property offers an opportunity for income generation or as a multiple living option. Enjoy self-sustainability, grow your own veggies and keep your horses and animals. The garages are 146.93m² in size.

Municipal water & electricity and rain water tanks. Asking R5.5 million. Contact: Mandy Pelser 074 149 1634, Peter Bartrum 082 550 4808 Office: 044 877 0767 Web ref: 1909652

This immaculate home offers versatile accommodation and exudes character and charm of days gone by. The old and new are skillfully combined and some of the features include wooden flooring, lighting with attention to detail and a luxuriously fitted kitchen, open plan to dining – living with indoor braai. The bar area and pool deck are ideal for entertaining. Five pristine bedrooms, featuring a mix of wooden floors and carpets are served by four stylish bathrooms. Double garages and two store rooms. An alarm system and controlled access provides peace of mind. View this breathtaking property without delay. Asking R4.85 million. Contact: Ronél Thiart 083 627 6806 Office: 044 873 2519 Web ref: 2337278

NAHOON VALLEY, EAST LONDON

GONUBIE, EAST LONDON

Grand Home on Nahoon River! This unique grand family home is set in a park like garden setting measuring 6764m² offering 5 bedrooms, 2 lounges, library / study, cocktail bar, expansive patio, pool entertainment lounge with pub, thatched gazebo and much more, namely a large office block, flatlet, domestic quarters, storerooms and carports located behind the residence. The property has 45 meters of river frontage, a private slipway to launch a boat and offers the developer a unique proposition to subdivide and create a unique complex along the banks of the Nahoon River. Asking R18 million. Contact: Ann Nel 083 445 1163 Office: 043 726 0111 Web ref: 2075815

Uninterrupted & sweeping views of the ocean, await you from this beautiful spacious home! Words cannot describe the views you will enjoy from every room in this house.

This is an ideal investment opportunity. This house has excellent finishes, a patio from each bedroom, fully fitted kitchen and scullery as well as fabulous open-plan living and dining areas. Other features include vacant stand which could be used for further development or tennis court. Parking space for at least 4 vehicles This home has been seen and admired by most and now is the opportunity to make it your new home or establish a Bed and Breakfast. POA. Contact: Linda Godfrey 083 779 5585 Office: 043 726 0111 Web ref: 2361686

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ZIMBALI COASTAL ESTATE, KWAZULU NATAL

WESTBROOK BEACH, KWAZULU NATAL

This recently completed, brand new home is yours to own in one of the best estates in KZN. Designed with open plan living areas, it is spacious, modern, and contemporary.

Additional features include a covered entertainment area with a wooden deck, a rim flow pool and landscaped garden. As a resident on this sought-after estate, you will have full access to the golf course, private gym, nature walks and direct access to the beach which is a "stone throw" away. Asking R7.9 million. Contact Colin Moses: 082 553 7576 Office: 032 943 2008 Web ref: 2164602

Have you ever just walked into a property and thought “This is where I should be!” – This stunner of a penthouse is selling fully furnished at an incredibly affordable price.

From the moment you step off the elevator, you’re greeted with this “inviting and warm ambience”. Designed with free-flowing spaces and modern architecture, it is superbly maintained with immaculate finishes and exceptional furniture that compliments it all.

You have access to all the complex amenities. Come see for yourself! Asking R8.9 million.

Contact: Colin Moses 082 553 7576 Office: 032 943 2008 Web Ref: 2361643

ZIMBALI COASTAL ESTATE, KWAZULU NATAL

HILLTOP ESTATE, KWAZULU NATAL

This beautiful multi-storey duplex is one of a kind. The entrance hall boasts architectural design of high levels. Downstairs consists of spacious open plan living areas; with an inviting ambience. The kitchen boasts immaculate finishes with various built-in appliances.

A fully operational theatre room right in the comfort of your home. A 2nd pyjama room and all 4 spacious bedrooms are located upstairs. Across the driveway, is your entertainment area with a fully built bar, garden, lap pool, wooden sundeck. Asking R12 million. Contact: Colin Moses 082 553 7576 Office: 032 943 2008 Web ref: 2299907

Spacious and elegant freestanding 4 Bedroom (all en-suite) townhouse. The entrance hall on ground floor has a beautiful iron balustrade which leads to the upstairs floor of the house where you'll find the 3 bedrooms and study nook. The en-suite guest room with its own private entrance is on the ground floor. The home is designed with open plan living areas. fully kitted kitchen for the aspiring chef. Extras include covered patio, built in braai and swimming pool. Asking R5.8 million. Contact Colin Moses: 082 553 7576 Web ref: 2165143

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LA LUCIA, KWAZULU NATAL

PRESTONDALE, KWAZULU NATAL

This multi-level home boasts so many amazing features and is ideal for a large family who enjoys entertaining as the heart of the home is a spectacular dining / entertainment room leading out onto the pool area. This 5 bedroom home has 3 bathrooms 2 of which are en-suite, dining dining room, gourmet kitchen, family lounge, study and four double sized bedrooms all fitted with their own air conditioners. The large size storeroom is situated under the double garage to complete this master piece. A must on your viewing roster this property is offer very good value for money. Asking R4.5 million.

Contact: Maurizio Dalle- Vedove 083 301 1946 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 2264570

Spacious Facebook home with modern finishes, large white kitchen with black granite tops, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage and good security. Plenty of space for the children to play in the garden. Within walking distance to the Umhlanga College.

Asking R3.899 million. Contact: Oriana Honeywill 083 776 4646, Milton Kahn 082 387 6562 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 1623170

POINT WATERFRONT, KWAZULU NATAL

LA LUCIA, KWAZULU NATAL

Own your piece of Waterfront luxury. Two bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment in the sought after block of The Sails. Large balcony overlooking the harbor mouth, with breath taking sea views. Enjoy the communal gym or just relax at the sparkling pool area or enjoy a cappuccino and sandwich at the food bar located downstairs. Own your piece of paradise and experience the best of a coastal lifestyle.

Asking R2.2 million. Contact: Maurizio Dalle-Vedove 083 301 1946 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 2278715

This beautiful home awakens all the senses and evokes the allure of romance which entices one to dream of all the possibilities. Grand entertaining with the champagne bar upstairs that leads onto a veranda with spectacular sea views. The spiral staircase takes you to the open top level area with breathtaking 360° sea views. Inland views from the reception rooms, leading to a staircase that will take you downstairs to the fully fitted wine cellar (space for 2000 bottles). Four bedrooms, four bathrooms plus a self-contained one bedroom cottage makes this house where romantic rooftop encounters are not just a scene from the movies, our choice of the month. Asking R6.995 million. Contact: Maurizio Dalle-Vedove 083 301 1946 Web ref: 2250945

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SHEFFIELD BEACH, KWAZULU NATAL

SHEFFIELD BEACH, KWAZULU NATAL

Amazing home with great sea views, perfect for family / work from home. Beautifully designed with spacious, flowing sunny rooms opening onto a large patio with stunning garden and pool. Open plan 2 lounges, dining room and kitchen. This home has direct access to the beach and is well looked after providing a coastal lifestyle extravaganza.

Triple garage on road level leading down to 2 bedroom garden cottage and a 2 bedroom spacious utility room leading down to the beautiful double story 4 bedroom home.

Asking R7.995 million. Contact: Michelle Taylor 083 653 3696 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 2303418

This home, set above the Dolphin Coast's expansive Sheffield Beach has 240° panoramic sea views. The ultimate "Beach House" is privately positioned and is awe-inspiring.

Architecturally designed with proportions that are a match for the rugged coastline and displaying sophisticated interior detailing. From the moment you walk into this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom utopia you feel a true sense of seamless integration between luxury and utility. This home engulfs you with its multi-sensory experience and impresses you with the sharp attention to fine detail and composition. We are proud to offer this fully furnished home for viewing by appointment only. Asking R19.95 million.

Contact: Michelle Taylor 083 653 3696 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 1623170

LA LUCIA, KWAZULU NATAL

SHEFFIELD BEACH, KWAZULU NATAL

Elegant immaculate 6 bedroom family home in a sought after location. Three lounges, dining room and huge open plan kitchen allow for family evenings or A- list dinner parties. Stunning rock pool with large entertainment area. Property is perfect to work from home. Excellent security, double garage with secure off-street parking for lots of cars. There is a full laundry room and en-suite staff accommodation. Beautiful level completely private granny flat too!This property is a stone throw away from the beach and has magnificent sea views. Asking R8.9 million. Contact: Michelle Taylor 083 653 3696 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 2219288

Fantastic breaker and sea views, 45m above the beach. Four bedrooms all en-suite, master bedroom upstairs and 3 downstairs. Upper floor has a kitchen, dining room, TV lounge, enclosed patio. There is also a guest loo and a large store room / workshop.

Downstairs open plan TV/ entertainment with large additional dining space and bar.

Small fitted study and store room. The house has aluminum shutters on all the outdoor windows and doors. There is a self-contained single bedroom flat let with kitchen and toilet / shower. This home has been renovated and is modern and exceptionally well maintained with its own private beach access. Asking R11.8 million. Contact: Michelle Taylor 083 653 3696 Office: 031 566 5150 Web ref: 2127598

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REMHOOGTE FARM / SKEERPOORT, NORTH WEST

KALKHEUWEL FARM, NORTH WEST

A majestic country home set on 6.8ha, bordered by the magic Magalies River, enveloped by the divine rolling landscape of Remhoogte / Skeerpoort, the old Boere farmlands which are towered over by the age old Magalies Mountain Range. Enjoy country living at its best with this spacious and well appointed 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom farmhouse with open plan kitchen and living areas. Spacious patio/veranda overlooking pool. 6 Income generating cottages. This is an ideal property to set up an equestrian centre. Situated on the edge of the Cradle of Mankind and only 40min from major centres like Pretoria, Northern and Western suburbs of Gauteng as well as Rustenburg. Asking R7.7 million.

Contact: Peter Deetlefs 073 563 8709 Office: 012 244 3300 Web ref: 2077064

A 10 min drive from Lanseria, this magnificent 8.5ha property is awaiting the right buyer. Set lusciously within its own indigenous forest, total tranquility. This superior 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has exceptional finishes. Multiple living and entertaining areas accentuated by crystal chandeliers and a spectacular pool. 2 Large offices will allow you to work from home. A super two bedroomed cottage and adequate staff quarters completes the offering. With more than enough of anything you need, including a helipad and hanger too. Space, peace, and perimeter fence, encloses you in your very own piece of Africa! Asking R13 million. Contact: Peter Deetlefs 073 563 8709 Office: 012 244 3300 Web ref: 2260552

IFAFI, HARTBEESTPOORT DAM

PECANWOOD ESTATE, HARTBEESTPOORT DAM

Entertainer’s delight. A spectacular double storey family home, perfectly located in a sought after suburb in Hartbeespoort. Breathtaking dam & mountain views from the balcony, the perfect spot for sundowners. A 5 bedroom home with gourmet kitchen and scullery, open plan living and dining areas. Property has a boat garage, potential apartment for teen pad, beautiful landscaped garden with mature trees and shrubs; a wonderful space for kids and pets to explore. Patio flows out onto a beautiful pool deck and bar overlooking the garden. Close to Ifafi boat club, shops and good schools in the area. Asking R2.995 million. Contact: Ashleigh Mitchley 083 703 3621 Office: 012 244 3300 Web ref: 2180294

Experience cutting-edge living in this unrestrained modern home. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 of which en-suite, and a study that can be converted into 5th bedroom.

The ultra-modern, very functional kitchen creates the perfect atmosphere to cook for friends and family. A covered braai area ideal for entertaining guests. A beautiful fireplace will keep you nice and snug in the winter and air conditioners will keep you cool as a cucumber in summer time. All living areas lead outside through folding stack

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doors and open to a view of an inland dam that will have you in a permanent state of bliss. Asking R4.3 million. Contact: Peta-Ann McBean 082 894 6097 Office: 012 244 3300 Web ref: 2310511

POORTVIEW, ROODEPOORT

RUIMSIG, ROODEPOORT

This magnificent estate presents an uncompromising lifestyle where casual elegance meets sophisticated charm in an idyllic natural setting. Masterfully custom built and set on an 11,000m² stand where Springbok roam, this spacious home offers spectacular uninterrupted views, which are echoed throughout the home through the light, naturally flowing interior. Every desired amenity can be found in this modern, 4 bedroom, two-level residence, that further boasts a separate 2 bedroom cottage.

Offering the ultimate blend of sophistication and privacy, this sanctuary is where city meets nature. Asking R9.995 million. Contact: Chris Liebenberg 074 117 4971, Henno Mentz 082 800 2132 Office: 010 020 1478 Web ref: 2364047

This luxurious wedding and conference venue, boasts not only a reception room, but a charming chapel, both with seating for a 100 guests. The elegant conference room seats up to 30 delegates and should an over-night stay be needed, the guest house can accommodate up to 40 people. Flourishing gardens, tennis court and a crystalline pool provide a variety of entertainment for guests, and the drive from Lanseria Airport being a mere 20 minutes, makes convenience another key aspect of this fully furnished and equipped gem. Asking R19.995 million. Contact: Chris Liebenberg 074 117 4971, Henno Mentz 082 800 2132 Office: 010 020 1478 Web ref: 2262967

ALBERANTE, ALBERTON

ALBERANTE, ALBERTON

The old stately estate, Alberante, where homes are from an era long past. With larger than normal stand sizes this magnificent suburb still is a major draw card for potential investors of property as they have potential for adding on. Family room, formal lounge, dining room and thatched lapa. The kitchen is ultra-modern. Entertainment area. 4 well sized bedrooms and potential for 5 if needed as the study has ample room to fit a bed and currently has built in cupboards. There is a bathroom with a shower and separate toilet to service the childrens bedrooms and the main bedroom is en-suite. Little cottage for Gran. Stunning self contained one bedroom flatlet. Asking R3.195 million. Contact: Genevieve Hutton 082 897 1548 Dean Hutton 082 415 3339 Web ref: 289086

A peaceful and private haven and a magical garden, this immaculate family home is tucked away, quiet and tranquil on 2700m². The architecturally attractive main house with Victorian style furniture included, offers 5 lovely North facing bedrooms with an exceptional flatlet. The floor plan provides excellent flow, with 3 spacious living areas, leading to the pool, covered braai area and sunken lounge. Bedrooms and study is

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situated upstairs with four of them each having a balcony. Triple garage, a wine cellar, tennis court and a secure lifestyle. Asking R5.3 million. Contact: Pieter Kritzinger 084 587 2222 Office: 011 867 3339 Web ref: 2090014

SILVER LAKES GOLF ESTATE, PRETORIA

WILLOW ACRES ESTATE, PRETORIA

A perfect, private setting in a quiet location within Silver Lakes Golf Estate offering you spacious reception areas with impressive chandeliers, lovely open flow areas enjoying a great view from the covered patio with pool. The spacious study flows easily from the entrance hall and is ideal if you work from home. A guest bedroom downstairs enjoys fitted wardrobes and bathroom. The French country kitchen design compliments the architecture and includes a breakfast nook, pantry, ample cupboards and a separate laundry / scullery with access onto the courtyard. Upstairs there is a pyjama lounge and three double bedrooms, with main being en-suite. Asking R3.2 million. Contact: Juanita du Plessis 082 322 3407 Office: 012 460 9261 Web ref: 2249764

This home is welcoming with its professional landscaped garden and open flowing reception areas, complimented with high ceilings and beautiful color schemes. A home to be proud of and to enjoy for many years to come! The property includes a large kitchen with a separate scullery/laundry and easy flow to the dining room open plan to the lounge and large entertainment room with built-in-braai enjoying access through folding doors onto the spacious garden with swimming pool. A private setting to enjoy family time! Asking R2.65 million. Contact: Juanita du Plessis 082 322 3407 Office: 012 460 9261 Web ref: 2126535

SILVER LAKES GOLF ESTATE, PRETORIA

WATERKLOOF, PRETORIA

Masterful design and construction created an impeccable home, fitted with top quality finishes throughout. The contemporary design is complimented with practical layout and flow as well as neutral color schemes to compliment any decor. Upon arrival, the private setting welcomes one into the entrance hall which flows easily into the lounge which is open plan to the spacious dining room and designer kitchen. The kitchen is well fitted with cupboards and enjoys a separate scullery / laundry. The elegant bar area flows easily to the outside covered patio in the walled garden. Asking R3.85 million.

Contact: Juanita du Plessis 082 322 3407 Office: 012 460 9261 Web ref: 2278839

Home is where the heart is. Set on a 2 552m² erf, lays this beautiful solid family home that exemplifies the essence of the perfect winter and summer family living. The location provides the homeowner with tranquil views and privacy, while simultaneously being conveniently situated close to schools, the university of Pretoria and shopping malls. The work from home space provides additional options to tick this home as a "must view today property�. Asking R6.45 million. Contact: Karin Petzer 082 922 4731

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Office: 012 460 9261 Web ref: 2310330

KYALAMI ESTATE, MIDRAND

BLUE VALLEY GOLF ESTATE, CENTURION

This prestigious home is nestled within a bird sanctuary and offers calming views of a lake and sweeping willow trees. Adorned with antiques and chandeliers, it offers a stately, peaceful family home. Private and generous living spaces envelop a modern families lifestyle. Elegant features include a billiards room, sunlit jacuzzi and sparkling pool set within a spacious covered patio. The master bedroom, offers a calm, tranquil space with a private study, warming winter fireplace and beautiful views of the lake and trees - a wonderful place to curl up with a good book! A grand family home, emanating elegance, luxury and an opportunity for real living. Asking R13.995 million. Contact: Tina de Waal 083 7718709, Vicky Lee Coffen 061 615 3248 Web ref: 2231385

Spacious family home situated in a private cul de sac, the home is built with the idea of having the whole family all under one roof offering 5 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 en-suite). The kitchen is designed with diner seating, breakfast room & separate scullery. Formal lounge & dining room with wood fire place. TV & entertainment room / kids toy room. Study. Enclose family room with built-in braai and folding doors opening up to the garden with pool and trampoline. Staff acc, double auto garage. Storeroom.

Estate facilities include Gary Player Designer Golf Course, clubhouse, tennis & squash courts, spa and fitness centre, shuttle service, 24hr security. Asking R5.3 million.

Contact: Susan Jonker 082 875 0151, Waldo Jonker 083 266 6333 Web ref: 2236904

SOUTHDOWNS ESTATE, CENTURION

RASLOUW MANOR SECURITY ESTATE, CENTURION

Exquisite home in Southdowns Estate, literally waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

After a well-thought-out planning on the selection of design and materials, a house of perfect flow with well-configured spaces, and fantastic inside-outside relationship rose from the ground. The main entrance boasts a dramatic curved free standing custom marble staircase. Installed by an Italian craftsman, this staircase enhances the open floor plan of this home and allows more light to penetrate the space below. Beautiful Italian tiles throughout and a wall of stone add texture to the airy interior. Asking R16.4 million Contact: Samir Jhina 079 812 9007 Office: 012 460 9261 Web ref: 2242081

A rare offering of one of the area's finest properties. Situated in the popular Raslouw Manor Security Estate, this home offers the ultimate level of luxury. A ±702m² residence on a ±1046m² stand with a perfectly manicured garden. 5 Bedrooms, all en-suite and an entertainment area that can easily be converted to a flatlet with an existing en-suite bedroom. Other features include staff quarters, a solar power system, CCTV cameras, a TV room and a sparkling swimming pool. Happy living starts here for your family. Asking R5.495 million. Contact: Prajesh Bhoola 082 711 0011 Office: 012 460 9261 Web ref: 2232307

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BOSKRUIN, RANDBURG

LINDEN EXT. RANDBURG

Nestle next to the Boskruin Koppie, in a secure estate with 24hr security on your doorstep, scenic gardens in the estate common areas, you enter this family home into a large open plan lounge and dining room and classic bar area, leading to a large heated pool, indoor braai, jacuzzi and small garden. Large kitchen leading to separate scullery.

4 En-suite bedrooms, study, and under floor heating throughout the house. Main bedroom and lounge has air conditioner. Double automated garage with extra parking space, extra storage space and Wendy Hut. Fibre internet available and motion detected cameras, alarm system and outside beams. Asking R5.5 million. Contact: Zona Coetzee 084 626 6119 Office: 011 476 8303 Web ref: 2158738

An exclusive Tuscan cluster with its plush interior oozing true elegance. A grand double volume entrance hall leading to up the stair case to 4 amazing spacious bedrooms, 2 en-suits, one full exquisite bathroom and guest toilet. Boutique style open plan dining room, family / TV room and designer kitchen with cosy separate lounge. A must see.

Asking R3.8 million. Contact: Melinda Odendaal 083 399 4113 Office: 011 476 8303 Web ref: 2280773

MORET, RANDBURG

NORTHCLIFF, JOHANNESBURG

An architectural designed home mixed with Cape Dutch characteristics and a unique modern touch. Open-plan kitchen with gas stove, 2 living areas, gas fireplace and undercover patio leading out through French doors onto heated pool and irrigated garden. Double volume ceilings and exposed beams completes the feeling of perfection.

Library in the dining room. Spacious main bedroom and bathroom with private lounge and balcony. Additional 2 bedrooms sharing a very modern bathroom. Cottage 1: 2 bedrooms with bathroom, open-plan lounge and kitchen. Own deck and garden.

Separate entrance. Cottage 2: 1 bedroom with bathroom & kitchenette. Ideal for a teenager.

Asking R3.1 million. Contact: Chantel Ackerman 083 407 6814 Web ref: 2351122

There is something special about stumbling upon exceptional architecture. It is like hearing a song that speaks to your heart for the first time. Time almost stands still. A moment is captured by a realization of excellence, excellently displayed with a permanence that is irremovable. Pabst created this exceptional masterpiece for someone extraordinary; our very own Ernest Ullmann, an artist in his own right whom we inherited from Europe in the early 1900’s. Intelligent lines which are calling for an intelligent mind to appreciate it and once again call it “home”. Asking R8.5 million. Contact: Gert Bekker 082 570 0222 Office: 011 476 8303 Web ref: 2376358

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BR-X1

chRonogRaph

The perfect combination of Bell & Ross’ expertise in the worlds of extreme watches and haute horlogerie, the BR-X1 RS17 is an instrument with an innovative design created for racing drivers, and produced as a limited edition of 250 pieces. The carbone case is protected by a bumper made from high-tech ceramic and rubber, forming a protective shield. The easy to read openworked dial sports colours taken from the RS17 steering wheel.

The skeleton chronograph movement is an exceptional mechanism, combining haute horlogerie finishes with extreme lightness · Available at: Bell & Ross Sandton Boutique · Adara · Bellagio · Big Five Duty Free · Cajees Time Zone · Makgalas · Murdocks · Roma Gioielli · Piajeh Jewellery & Objects D’Art · Sedgars · The Watch and Jewellery Gallery · Vesuvio · Information: +27 (0)11 783 8813 · www.bellross.com

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