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Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay & Llandudno JUNE - JULY 2018
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CONTENTS SEEFF PROPERTY PAGES
PROPERTY PROPERTY ANGLE - James Lewis SAMUEL SEEFF - property outlook improves, But still all about the buyers
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FEATURE PROPERTY 1 Victiorian Masterpiece - Newlands FEATURE PROPERTY 2 (COVER) Atlantic sunsets - Hout Bay PROPERTIES Constantia Upper Constantia Bishopscourt Zwaanswyk Wynberg Upper Claremont Kenilworth Rondebosch Plumstead Newlands Bergvliet Tokai / Meadowridge Rosebank Observatory
34 Southern Suburbs Rentals ShortStay Rentals Hout Bay Kerzner Estate Developments Property Law
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What’s on in Cape Town Steenberg Village Interior Trends Decor for the home - Design trends for 2018 Gardening tips Pets History Series Connect Me Now
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CONFIDENCE RISES, BUT MARKET STILL NEEDS TO CATCH UP by JAMES LEWIS My previous article reported that the 2018 forecast is looking positive … now two months later, and in part, this was correct as Seeff Southern Suburbs achieved a record month in March 2018 with over R150 million in concluded sales and rentals, and Seeff Hout Bay dominating sales in Hout Bay with an area market share for March of 25% and April 36% (Propstats). This is a remarkable achievement by Seeff Southern Suburbs and Hout Bay given that the hopeful South African (SA) 2018 economic turnaround year is yet to gain real momentum. Our respected Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago, call to Government to “resolve our Fiscal risk” was heard. Nhlanhla Nene is back in house as our Finance Minister, which saw an immediate strengthening of the rand, business confidence improve and the World Bank has adjusted its economic growth outlook for SA to 1.4% from an initial 1.1% at the start of the year. Our President’s 100 days in office has been well received with the appointment of a high profile team tasked with attracting R1.2 trillion ($100 billion) in new investment over the next five years to boost economic growth. Much needed for South Africa to return to annual GDP growth levels of 5%. The VAT increase will assist the Treasury in meeting our monetary debt terms. Fiscal consolidation and sorting out SOEs such as Eskom and SAA appear to be high on the President and Treasury’s agenda. Moodies who were lurking in the wings – the last rating agency to consider having our Rand denominated debt rating downgraded – have held their position. Day zero has been avoided for now and the recent good rains experienced to date of writing this article will hopefully make a move to alleviating the harsh water restrictive conditions we currently live under. Those sellers who have adopted water-wise operating systems have made their properties more attractive to potential buyers as the drought has impacted on buyer enthusiasm The water crisis continues to affect the local economy and we trust in the medium to long term it will be alleviated.
Foreign buying improves marginally One of the aspects which reflects confidence in the market is expat and foreign buying and investing. A recent First National Bank (FNB) Property Barometer notes that while the overall percentage of foreign buying is still below the highs of some years ago, it is improving. Bear in mind that when it comes to foreigners investing in the country, there are often factors in their own home countries and economies which might impact on the demand. FNB notes that foreign buying for the two quarters to end March 2018 amounted to 4.33% of total home buying and, while improving, it is still markedly down on the 5.72% high reached in the 3rd quarter of 2016. The Foreign Home Buying Confidence Index was at its strongest in the final quarter of 2014, but declined notably since 2015, largely in line with the deteriorating political and economic landscape. Interestingly, the barometer also shows a corresponding decline in foreign buying from the African Continent, dropping from a high of 31% of all foreign buying as at the 1st quarter of 2016 to 21.29% by the end of March this year. FNB attributes this to tougher African economic conditions compared to those in more developed nations. The third class of foreign buyers, being SA expats, showed a small improvement over the last few months, increasing to 1.51% in the 1st quarter of 2018 from a low of 1.21% by the 3rd quarter of 2017, but still well below the high of 2.65% in 2014.
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Although some of this would be driven by weaker economic conditions on the continent and abroad, it is also seen as part of the dampened investor sentiment towards South Africa in general last year. The positive political changes since the start of this year were expected to boost foreign buying along with overall improvement in the property market but the now sudden move by the Presidency to drive Land Expropriation without compensation has fuelled significant fear amongst foreign buyers. As South Africans we understand that the willing buyer - willing seller policy adopted for redistribution of agricultural land has failed. Government need to act in order to provide suitable housing for all South Africans.
More second property buying, but still low overall Although the expectation is that secondary home buying levels could rise slightly in 2018, FNB expects it to remain modest compared to primary residential buying. Secondary property buying improved to an estimated 12.96% by the 1st quarter from 11.99% in the previous quarter, but still below the 14.47% high in early 2017 and the boom period’s 20%-plus. Second property buying is largely a factor of the economy and would require notable improvement in the primary housing market and overall confidence before you see any dramatic upturn in those statistics. A concern for this area of the market, is Capital Gains Tax and more recently, concerns around land expropriation although this is confined to agricultural land.
Could house prices turn the corner? With so much positivity and expectation of better economic growth in the 3rd and 4th quarters of this year, the question that sellers have is whether house prices are turning the corner. Not quite yet! According to the latest FNB Area Value Band House Price Indices shows that there are some gains, yet these are generally at the lower price bands while upper end price growth continues to soften. The index tracks 5 average income bands, being Luxury (R2.358m), Upper Income (R1.251m), Middle Income (R895,089), Lower Middle Income (R577,587) and Low Income (R364,937).
growth rate of all the price segments by the 1st quarter of 2018. It recorded growth of 4.9% in the 1st quarter, down from 5.2% in the prior quarter. That said, FNB points to the higher end prices possibly starting to stabilize and even turn the corner towards some strengthening.
Economic and property recovery a slow process While consumer and business confidence continues to improve, economic growth remains hampered by rising costs driven by the VAT and petrol price hikes amongst others. Although the leading economic indicators are pointing towards a strengthening economy and FNB says that we can expect prices to improve, for the time being, it seems to be mostly the lower price levels below R3m which are experiencing growth. Above that, it is sporadic and most property professionals are reporting slow activity, especially above the R5m - R8m price range. When we look at actual sales data for this year recorded on Lightstone (actual transfers in the Deeds office), most areas are showing very little price growth. In many of the areas, the average selling price is actually down this year to last year, largely as a result of a softening of higher end price sales and hence downward pressure on the average selling price. Current market conditions therefore continue to necessitate price counselling for serious sellers. It is important to also note that the number of buyers in the market has declined notably over the last year and stock levels remain wellbalanced. While we remain outside the parameters of a buoyant market, it remains business as usual with sufficient activity in the market to allow the Seeff Southern Suburbs team to achieve record figures in March! If you are in the market to buy, now is a great time before the market turns and sellers start pressing for higher prices. To our friends, clients and readers of The Property Pages, thank you for your continued support and we strive each issue to make your Seeff experience an awesome one!
The Low Income House Price remained the strongest performer with 13.9% year-on-year growth for the 1st quarter of 2018. FNB does caution that this index includes subsidised and new homes which may skew the growth rate somewhat. Price growth in the Lower-Middle Income Area dipped slightly from 7.7% in the prior quarter to 7.6% in the 1st quarter of 2018.
JAMES LEWIS
On the upside, house price growth accelerated slightly in the Middle and Upper Income price bands. Middle Income Area prices rose by 5% in the 1st quarter, up from 4.9% in the 4th quarter of 2017 while the Upper Income Area showed growth of 5.5% in quarter 1, up from 5.4%. The Luxury Area Value Band slowed the most significantly of all five value bands since around 2014, reaching the slowest
Reference: Property Statistics http://www.propstats.co.za Lightstone Property Report http://toolkit.lightstoneproperty.co.za FNB John Loots Property Barometer March/April 2018
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SEEFF EASTER BONANZA
Our Easter Bonanza at our Seeff office in Belvedere Square was a huge success. We handed out free Easter eggs and hot cross buns to all our clients for a full day prior to the Easter weekend. We also handed out entries for a lucky draw which enabled customers to win one of 3 luxury Easter hampers. The Easter hampers were sponsored by Miltons, Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes and Mantellis Direct. Princeton were present and were promoting their new SOS app which can be downloaded onto your phone for R89. Lots of fun was had by all, the kids especially enjoyed receiving free Easter eggs.
The winners were notified after the Easter weekend and came in to collect their hampers from the Seeff Belvedere office. The winners were: Megan le Roux, Brett Hannington & Megan Flanagan.
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PROPERTY OUTLOOK IMPROVES, BUT STILL ALL ABOUT THE BUYERS Although the economic and property market outlook has improved, we are still waiting for this to translate into a meaningful increase in sales and prices. While the latest FNB Property Barometers note that agents are pointing to improvements in the market, sales volumes and price growth remain flat for the time being. The Gauteng market seems to be performing much better and appears to be the most price-realistic and relatively well balanced with properties spending on average just under 12 weeks on the market compared to the coastal metro markets with a far weaker just under 18 weeks on average. Cape Town remains the best performing coastal market with properties spending on average just over 15 weeks on the market compared to almost 21 weeks for Durban (Ethekwini) and 22 weeks for Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Bay). The greater Joburg metro (City of Joburg and Ekurhuleni Metros) averages almost 15 weeks while Pretoria (Tshwane Metro), averages at an impressive just under 11 weeks. Although the survey points towards a mostly well-balanced market, word on the ground remains that most areas continue to favour buyers with plenty of stock to choose from. That means that serious sellers need to remain realistic with their price expectations or wait until the market shows real improvement. The still fairly weak market conditions also apply to foreign and expat buying. We are still seeing a good deal of development taking place in the large metros and interest in well-priced units and homes remains strong. Overall, the upper end of the market is still seeing some ‘watch and wait’ on the part of high net-worth investors, but we are beginning to see some enthusiasm amongst those looking to invest before the market again takes an upswing. While there are still challenges ahead, we continue seeing signs of an improved economy and are encouraged by the steps taken by President Cyril Ramaphosa including the new foreign investment drive which economists predict could be a major economic growth booster.
The property market tends to track the economy closely and we usually see a lag in improvement. That means that once we start seeing more sustained uptick in economic activity, we can expect the property market to follow. That said, if you are looking to buy or invest in property, you would not want to leave it too late, because once the market takes off so too will the prices..
SAMUEL SEEFF Chairman, Seeff
“Although agents are positive about the market improving, Gauteng seems to be leading the way with the Cape metro lagging somewhat. On the whole, sales volumes and prices remain flat and sellers need to remain realistic if they want to make a sale.” – Samuel Seeff, Chairman of Seeff
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what’s on
WHAT’S ON IN
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Source: http://www.whatsonincapetown.com
LIFESTYLE
Vortex Phoenix Festival of Fire
Table Mountain Cableway Kidz Season
22 to 24 June 2018 Venue: Kam’Bati River Resort
27 April 2018 to 24 September 2018 Venue: Table Mountain Cableway
Rugby: SA vs England
‘People and Places’ @ The Cape Gallery
23 June 2018 Venue: DHL Newlands Stadium
30 April 2018 to 2 June 2018 Venue: The Cape Gallery
Cartoon Network Live!
Drizzled Winter Music & Food Fest
26 June 2018 to 1 July 2018 Venue: GrandWest Casino
3 June 2018 Venue: Mason’s Press, Woodstock
Gordon’s Bay Winter Wonderland
Taste the Helderberg 2018
29 June 2018 to 8 July 2018 Venue: Gordon’s Bay
8 June 2018 Venue: NH The Lord Charles Hotel
Zip Zap Winter Tots Camp
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
2 to 6 July 2018 Venue: Zip Zap Dome
13 June 2018 Venue: CTICC
MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Franschhoek Winter Wines
The Parlotones 20th Anniversary Tour
16 June 2018 Venue: Franschhoek Motor Museum
1 June 2018 Venue: Artscape
International Day of Yoga
Karen Zoid at Artscape
16 June 2018 Venue: CTICC
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19 to 20 June 2018 Venue: Artscape
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Love Factually – Alan Committie 29 May 2018 to 16 June 2018 Venue: Baxter Theatre
Significant Other 30 May 2018 to 15 June 2018 Venue: Fugard Theatre
Imagine! Family Magic Spectacular 2 June 2018 Venue: Artscape Theatre
Abakhulu – The Great Ones 3 June 2018 Venue: Artscape
World Arts Cinema Season: Follies 17 June 2018 Venue: Fugard Bioscope
Autumn Symphony Season: Alexander Buzlov 21 June 2018 Venue: Artscape Opera House
Noddy 23 June 2018 to 7 July 2018 Venue: Artscape Theatre
A Passion for Opera 27 June 2018 Venue: Artscape
Satin to Sequins – More Than A Minstrel
Autumn Symphony Season: Nikita BorisoGlebsky
28 June 2018 to 14 July 2018 Venue: Baxter Theatre
7 June 2018 Venue: Artscape Opera House
Giselle – Cape Town City Ballet
Cape Town’s Most Wanted 7 to 9 June 2018 Venue: Artscape
World Arts Cinema Season: Manon 10 June 2018 Venue: Fugard Bioscope
Autumn Symphony Season: Spencer Myer 14 June 2018 Venue: Artscape Opera House
Romantic Trios: CT Concert Series 16 June 2018 Venue: Baxter Theatre
6 to 15 July 2018 Venue: Artscape
Jive Cape Town Funny Festival 10 July 2018 to 6 August 2018 Venue: Baxter Theatre
Disney On Ice – Dream Big 11 to 15 July 2018 Venue: GrandWest Casino
Once Upon A Nation 14 July 2018 to 18 August 2018 Venue: Artscape
Mandela Trilogy – A Musical Tribute 17 to 18 July 2018 Venue: Artscape
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THEATRE & COMEDY
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Social and Vibrant. Steenberg Village Shopping Centre is nestled in the heart of beautiful Tokai, along the Constantia Wine Valley. The relaxed, village-like ambiance of the centre renders much more than a convenient shopping destination it is also a favourite meeting place for friends, family and business executives.
Veronica Lidchi’s love for beautiful rugs, interiors and her passion for sourcing fabrics and wallpapers is one to be shared!
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In her showroom in Steenberg Village, you’ll find unique rug collections which contain a mix of designs, from contemporary to classic. Each piece is handpicked for its own unique charm and quality. She provides a full interior decorating service and will help you bring your vision to life, to create a home you’ll love and always dreamed of. Her trusted contractors are of the best in the trade, and you can rest assured, quality service is their biggest pride. Her latest rug collections include beautiful muted shades with pops of colour to create an ideal winter scene. The vintage and distressed trend have been taking the world by storm and is designed to add flair in any room setting with muted greys, greens, blues, ashes and stone. Veronica’s winter warmer tip to add texture to any room is adding one of their beautiful throws - in a muted winter colour - to your favourite piece of furniture. It works on a chair, a sofa, as an extra blanket over a bed or to snuggle up outside on a chilly afternoon. Find them on: @veronicalidchi or /veronicalidchiinteriors Connect via www.veronicalidchi.co.za or call 021 702 0952 / 082 857 1113
STORE DIRECTORY: Food & Drink: PicknPay PicknPay Liquor Woolworths Food Restaurants & Eateries: Basilico Cape Town Fish Market Chops Biltong Hussar Grill Jakes in the Village Molly & Mason - Home Bakes Red! the Café Thai Café Vida E Caffe Vovo Telo
Home Décor, Art, Gifts & Stationery: In House - Baking & Kitchen Essentials Old London Road - Home Décor & Gifts Red! The Gallery - Art Star Dot Toys The Write Shoppe - Stationery Veronica Lidchi Fine Rugs & Interiors Health & Beauty: FLEX Pilates Reddam Pharmacy Sorbet The Hair Café Wayne Hodgkinson Optometrists Wellness Warehouse
Fashion & Lifestyle: Raynor - Jewelry Design Studio s.a.n.d Lifestyle Boutique Services & Specialty: Creative Photo Lab Harrington’s Dry Cleaners Harvey World Travel MTN Postnet Steenberg Veterinary Clinic Thunder Brothers Car Wash ATM’s Nedbank Standard Bank
CENTRE DETAILS: REDDAM AVENUE, TOKAI | WEBSITE: WWW.STEENBERGVILLAGE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STEENBERG-VILLAGE
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Victiorian Masterpiece AT BOUTIQUE ESTATE
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Newlands | R14 950 000 Offering the elegance, rich history and sheer grandeur of a Victorian manor house together with the tranquility and peace of mind of a boutique gated security estate, this home is without comparison. Built circa 1895 and once the principle homestead in the area, this property now presides over Monorgan Mews in the heart of Newlands. A recent and historically sensitive upgrade has seen this genteel home restored as a remarkably contemporary residence – respectful of the past whilst embracing every modern convenience and luxury. Occupying prime position on the school belt, this home enjoys a unique offering on the doorstep of the cricket grounds, Kelvin Grove and the Claremont CBD.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garage 3 WEB 465354 SEAN GUY 082 491 3099
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Tierboskloof Nature Estate Hout Bay | R9 950 000 Uniquely positioned in Tierboskloof Estate on 1420m² of uninterrupted sea, mountain & nature reserve views. This architecturally designed home has been tastefully refurbished with high quality finishes, while preserving the beautifully restored wooden floors with a strong emphasis on indoor & outdoor living, vaulted ceilings and expansive windows, framing the surrounding mountains, ocean and never-resting scenery.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 417268 STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808
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Character homestead on over an acre with tennis court and cottage Constantia Upper | R16 500 000 Easy living sumptuous 4 bedroomed family home plus courtyard cottage and double staff suite. A wonderful deep-set wrap-around verandah overlooks the lush borehole irrigated garden and pool, creating a sense of relaxation and harmony. Generous proportions throughout this delightful home with an ultra-spacious dine-in kitchen with fireplace feature and various inter-leading living areas.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 Parkings 3 WEB 462926 JANINE 073 168 4749 | PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 16 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Beautifully presented family home with cottage in park like setting Constantia Upper | R16 000 000 This light, bright and modern home is situated in an exclusive pocket, down a leafy lane. Exceptional attention to detail with easy indoor/outdoor flow to sunny entertainment patio and landscaped garden. Borehole irrigated garden. Delightful self contained cottage.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 454945 JANINE 073 168 4749 | PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 17
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Stately Cape Dutch in large established park like garden setting Constantia Upper | R13 500 000 The roomy tiled entrance hall has high wooden ceiling beams, looking out onto the park like garden setting, through wood panel double doors. Versatile opportunities abound with sub-division potential.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Parkings 4 WEB 460978 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | JANINE 073 168 4749 | LIZA 082 805 7005
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Position and views! High up in the sought-after avenues of Upper Constantia! Constantia Upper | R12 950 000 plus VAT Immaculately presented 4 bedroomed, all en-suite entertainers dream home with fully equipped guest-flat, staff quarters and deluxe home-office. Efficient and functional floor plan with various spacious free-flowing living areas opening onto an expansive inner-courtyard with patios under vine and wooden decking.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 462603 JANINE 073 168 4749 | PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 19
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Piece of Paradise Zwaanswyk | R14 950 000 Set in the most gorgeous fairy garden, this magnificent home has made good use of the 4000 squares it resides on. A thatch beauty, this home has the rustic feel, yet the comfort of modern living. North facing with breathtaking views, this property must be viewed.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garage 2 Parkings 10 WEB 465289 JANE WINTER 082 659 0592 20 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Beautifully renovated home in prime position walking distance to Constantia village Constantia | R7 450 000 House is made up of two wings - Main house has a modern large open plan entertainment/ reception room which flows into the kitchen on one side and two spacious bedrooms both en-suite on the other side. The second wing/cottage has a bedroom and bathroom and large open plan reception room with kitchenette. Both wings are separated by an internal door. Endless possibilities: 2 bedroom house with separate cottage to rent out or work from home or 3 bed house or can be turned back into a 4 bedroom house. Includes double garage and swimming pool. Walking distance to Constantia Village.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 460902 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807
Brand new & spacious Constantia | R8 950 000 Beautiful, brand new double storey in a lovely position in Strawberry Lane. Easy, low maintenance living, with many extras and in easy reach of Reddam, Waldorf and American International schools. The house has ample accommodation with 3/4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, open plan living and study nook. Top notch finishes - solid wood flooring throughout, ultra modern bathrooms and a modern kitchen with centre island. Great flow to the patio and walled garden via stacking doors. Direct access double garage, 3 extra parking spaces, heat pump, rainwater collection system, all LED lighting and security system.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 2 Parkings 3 WEB 463193 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883
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Immaculate, solidly built home with panoramic views of Constantia Valley Bishopscourt | R17 900 000 This contemporary home is nestled in a quiet street and is situated on over 4000m² of beautiful terraced garden, with pool perfect for nature lovers. This home offers a haven of tranquility and privacy. Expansive entertainment terraces with multiple balconies and spectacular views!
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 461968 PAUL SALE 082 959 6783 22 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Price includes VAT - No transfer duty Constantia | R7 500 000 Beautiful big home with many extras and amazing entertainment space. Recently built, with a modern, practical layout and spacious open plan living, in a quiet road. High quality decor, outside office, grey water filtration and rain collection system. Opportunity for a self contained flat upstairs, leaving 2 bedrooms en-suite for the main house.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 2 WEB 462676 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 | FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 23
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Love at first sight - easy living with excellent accommodation Wynberg Upper | R6 500 000 A beautifully proportioned, light and bright modern family home in a prime position close to top schools, and easy access to shopping malls and main arterials.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3.5 Parkings 3 WEB 455643 FORD KING 083 226 2946
Delightful cluster home in sought after Oakleigh Manor - a secure gated development of 8 special units! Wynberg Upper | R5 350 000 A rare opportunity to own a 4 bedroom home close to top schools with secure off street guest parking in a gated security Estate. Freehold units with very low levies.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 2 Parkings 3 WEB 463599 FORD KING 083 226 2946
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Elegant double storey four bedroom Victorian walk to top schools Wynberg Upper | R7 350 000 Set on 1,361 sq.m this family home enjoys high ceilings, generous size reception rooms, modern kitchen, sparkling pool and lots of secure off street parking for family and friends. Bonus of very large outbuildings with easy conversion to spacious cottage.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Parkings 3 WEB 463688 FORD KING 083 226 2946
Stunning low maintenance family home - walking distance to top schools Wynberg Upper | R6 450 000 Attractive 3-4 bedroom family home boasting top finishes and not a cent to be spent! Borehole, solar heating geysers and pool.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 FORD KING 083 226 2946
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Opportunity only knocks once! Let us open the door for you to a fabulous investment home. Wynberg Upper | R15 500 000 Traditional double storey family home 486 sq.m with high ceilings and generous proportions, set on 2,928 sq.m of terraced garden with excellent borehole and possible subdivision. Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 3 Parkings 4 WEB 455734 FORD KING 083 226 2946 26 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Modern townhouse in a complex of 4 units Claremont | R4 500 000 This North facing double storey townhouse offers a secure lock up and go lifestyle and is within walking distance to Palmyra Junction Shopping Centre and close to top schools, Cavendish and Newlands Rugby and Cricket Stadiums.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Parking 1 WEB 465582 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
Characterful double storey family home Claremont | R4 395 000 This charming and cosy home in Lynfrae is set amongst a leafy and tranquil garden with stunning mountain views. Downstairs has Oregon pine flooring and wooden window frames. The lounge has French doors leading out onto the front patio with a pretty garden and a manageable pool. The lounge flows into an open plan kitchen with a separate scullery/ laundry. Formica wooden tops, plenty BIC’s and plumbed for 2 appliances. There is a separate dining room flowing into a 2nd lounge. 1st bedroom has a separate entrance off the kitchen with an en-suite bathroom with shower. The second bedroom has French doors leading onto a private pretty courtyard. Full family bathroom.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 3 WEB 466793 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
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Light and bright family home Claremont | R3 650 000 AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!! This immaculate family home is well presented and beautifully renovated. Large open plan lounge/ dining room with porcelain tiles. Modern tiled kitchen plumbed for 3 appliances. Post form wood tops & built-in oven and hob. Modern family bathroom with shower. Large main bedroom with laminate flooring and separate dressing room. En-suite bathroom with shower. 2nd large bedroom, carpeted and with BIC’s. Separate flatlet with BIC’s, toilet and basin. Aluminium windows throughout. Single garage and off street parking for 3 cars. Outside shed. Low maintenance back garden. Excellent security.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parkings 3 WEB 464147 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
Light and bright post Victorian family home Claremont | R5 400 000 This lived in and loved substantial family home is set on a double plot of 952sqm. Wide passage with high ceilings and Jarrah wooden floors. Formal lounge with Oregon pine flooring and a wood burning fireplace. Bay window with wooden sash windows and lovely mountain views. French doors to undercover entertainment patio. Study with wooden floors. Large tiled separate kitchen with granite tops. Built-in oven and gas hob. Large pantry cupboard. Lovely sash windows. Outside toilet and storeroom. Garage plus 2 secure off street parkings plus 2 undercover tandem bays. Separate laundry room/work from home. 2500 litre JoJo tank plus well point. Sizeable chlorine pool and substantial well maintained wraparound garden.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parkings 4 WEB 464924 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
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Modern family home in fantastic location Claremont | R3 950 000 This North facing renovated home with a fantastic flow offers high ceilings, warmth and charm. Stacking doors from lounge leading onto a wooden deck in the front with splash pool and built-in braai under bamboo cover. Stunning mountain views! Open plan lounge/ dining room and kitchen. Wood fireplace in lounge. Built-in wine cellar with air conditioner (can be converted into a large pantry). Tiled family bathroom with bath and shower. Outside office. Back garden with sand pit and undercover patio. Wendy house used as a laundry and separate storeroom/shed. Excellent security. Secure parking for 2 cars. Walk to Belvedere Square centre and directly opposite the Choo Choo park.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 464837 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
Perfectly positioned North facing family home in prime location! Rondebosch | R4 800 000 This is a unique opportunity to own a home directly opposite Keurboom Park, Little Bosch and WP cricket grounds. The property falls within the school catchment area which is perfect for families with children and the park across the road is great for dogs. 3 Carpeted bedrooms and main bedroom has French doors leading to the North facing patio and pool. Lounge with an anthracite fireplace and French doors leading to outside patio and pool facing the park and lovely mountain views. North facing paved patio with pillars and chlorinated pool. Built-in oven and hob. Outside room and storeroom which can be used as a flatlet/work from home/teen pad. Excellent security.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 3 WEB 465173 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
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Versatile family home set on 2000m2 Kenilworth Upper | R13 950 000 This much loved north facing family home set on over 2000m2 is ideal for the young family and offers perfect dual living.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 466049 PAUL SALE 082 959 6783
Family Home Bergvliet | R4 150 000 Set in the pretty Poplar area, this immaculate family home has everything you could want. Perfect for an older or new family, with dual living, or Air B&B possibility. Don’t miss this one, with it’s high security set up, modern kitchen and open plan living. North facing bedrooms and entertainment area. Lovely neighbourhood. Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parkings 6 WEB 466555 SHARYN DABBS 084 764 5269
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Freehold townhouse. School catchment zone immaculate lock up ‘n go, beautifully renovated... Rondebosch | R3 825 000 Kitchen - open plan with breakfast counter to tiled dining room and lounge. Granite tops, oven, hob and extractor, plumbed for dishwasher and washing machine. Lounge with doors to enclosed garden, built in outdoor braai and retractable awning. Guest loo. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, carpeted and with bics. Main bedroom: spacious, plenty bics, Juliet balcony, mes (shower, loo and basin). Full family bathroom. Single garage, auto door with direct access 2nd secure parking bay. Pet friendly. Walk to leading schools and UCT.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 465373 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567
Charm and elegance prevail in this gorgeous home on over 1020sqm..... will suit those who love to entertain...... Rondebosch | R8 900 000 Meranti wooden floors, Oregon architraves, high ceilings and fireplaces. Formal lounge with gas fireplace ornate marble fire surround, wallpapered walls all add to the elegant formal lounge. Excellent security.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 Parkings 4 WEB 462247 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567
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Gracious Golden Mile home....... set in a park like garden on 990sqm Rondebosch | R8 900 000 Update this gracious grand old dame....to suit your family needs. Cottage pane windows, high ceilings, fireplaces, wooden beams add to the character of this north facing home.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 2 WEB 457889 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567
Remodeled to perfection! Rondebosch | R3 350 000 This bright and spacious 122sqm apartment, in sought after Southbrooke in Rondebosch Upper, offers the perfect home for anyone looking for a safe, secure, well-equipped and convenient place to reside. The apartment, remodeled to perfection, offers the full range of amenities - 2 spacious bedrooms with BIC, full bathroom and a second toilet, open plan kitchen (with separate scullery), a large dining room and living area, not to mention a private balcony with a garden view. Automated garage included. Bonus Fibre installed. This excellently situated apartment is close to popular amenities and transport, offering ease of access to many service providers nearby. It offers peace of mind - safe and secure with a fitted alarm system, CCTV and perimeter electric fencing.
Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 Garage 1 WEB 463182 CAROLINE O’RAHILLY 072 506 5672
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Location and convenience Rondebosch | R1 695 000 This spacious 2 bed duplex, in sought after Rondebosch Park Estate, offers an open plan kitchen/lounge area downstairs. Fitted kitchen, plumbed for 1 appliance. Both bedrooms have BIC. Full bathroom. 1 parking bay included. Located close to the Rondebosch Common, Red Cross Children’s Hospital and Rondebosch Village Shopping Centre.
Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 Parking 1 WEB 460230 CAROLINE O’RAHILLY 072 506 5672
Upper Plumstead with 4 bedrooms and a cottage. Plumstead | R3 695 000 Beautifully maintained home on corner plot in Upper Plumstead on Constantia border with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 studies / craft rooms plus full flatlet for dual living or work from home.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 4 WEB 465567 PETER THORNTON 072 625 8467 PETER MARAIS 082 493 3316
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Unmistakably exclusive Newlands / Fernwood | R12 500 000 A spacious home abounding in charm and elegance with mountain views. Quietly situated within walking distance of Kirstenbosch Gardens. Separate entrance teenpad / staff accommodation.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 464410 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955 34 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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The perfect cottage Newlands / Fernwood | R4 000 000 Situated in leafy Fernwood in move-in condition offering views, a delightful garden and secure parking.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 458536 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955
Immaculate garden apartment in Chelsea Village Wynberg Upper | R3 500 000 This unique garden apartment situated in this very special area of Chelsea Wynberg, offers a safe and quiet spot to make your home. Small apartment block consisting of 8 units only make this a secluded gated complex. The apartment is a corner unit with a good sized garden which will be managed with a borehole servicing the whole complex.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Garages 1 WEB 462813 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105 GAIL TURNER 079 386 5153
Spacious, north facing and conveniently located Wynberg Upper | R3 500 000 Price reduced - North facing three bed apartment located in a sought after pocket within Wynberg Upper. Spacious floor plan with wooden floors throughout. Sun drenched large open plan living and dining area leading to balcony. Kitchen boasts plenty of cupboards and has a built in oven, hob and extractor. Complex has a lift. Garage plus additional parking bay. Excellent security. Alarm system installed.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 WEB 463307 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 35
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Cosy cottage Wynberg Upper | R2 750 000 Charm, light and pristine finishes are just a few features of this delightful two bed cottage. Cosy lounge with pretty outlook. Kitchen dining area flow out onto a secluded, low maintenance, courtyard garden.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 Parking 1 WEB 460760 GAIL TURNER 079 386 5153 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105
“The Armoury” historical home in Chelsea Village Wynberg Upper | R4 850 000 Victorian home built in the early 1900’s. Oregon floors, high ceilings, sash windows and skylights all lends itself to any furnishing style, from antique to modern. The Cottage is the perfect lock and go to suit all your needs.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 Parking 1 WEB 464532 GAIL TURNER 079 386 5153 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105
Charming character-filled home Kenilworth Upper | R5 200 000 This light and bright Victorian home is set in the heart of Kenilworth Upper. A seamless flow with wooden flooring, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters throughout. Close to leading schools and local amenities.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 Parking 1 WEB 464428 PAUL SALE 082 959 6783
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Going... Going... Gone! Rosebank | R1 250 000 Conveniently positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac in Rosebank. This ground floor apartment offers open plan kitchen/lounge. Spacious 1 bedroom with BIC. There is another smaller room, which could be used as a second bedroom/study. Both rooms lead to full bathroom with shower over bath. Tenant in place until 31 January 2019. Ideally located close to all amenities and well positioned within the catchment area of UCT. Easy access to arterial roads.
Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Parking 1 WEB 464579 CAROLINE O’RAHILLY 072 506 5672
Seller says make an offer! Kenilworth | R1 825 000 Drenched in sunshine, this ground floor apartment with large balcony is north facing and overlooks the garden. The carpeting throughout gives a warm and homely atmosphere... cupboards in abundance. One bathroom with bath and second bathroom with shower and toilet... relatively small well maintained complex. Garage and parking bay.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 Parking 1 WEB 462966 DEIDRE TRACEY 083 753 5226
Price reduced - owner will look at offers! Kenilworth | R1 795 000 Sit back... relax... your new home awaits... Recently renovated spacious three bedroomed / two bathroomed apartment. All bedrooms have built in cupboards and extra linen cupboards in hallway. Fully fitted modern kitchen with oven/hob and extractor. Security gate on front door with Trellidors on windows. This top floor corner apartment offers views, sun and proximity to desirable shopping amenities.
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Stunning Victorian home Observatory | R3 495 000 Located in a sought after part of Observatory is this beautiful Victorian home. The home exudes the character of a bygone era. Large rooms, wooden floors, high ceilings, original fireplaces make you feel right at home. There is secure off street parking for 2 cars.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 463054 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576
Lovely family home Observatory | R3 000 000 This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in Observatory is the ideal starter home. The main bedroom is en suite. There is a large open plan living area (with fireplace) and kitchen with great flow to the patio area in the front of the property and to the 2nd entertainment area at the back of the property. There is secure parking for 2-3 cars. There is a laundry room.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parkings 2 WEB 458303 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576
Position and style wrapped in one Tokai | R4 395 000 Whether you are wanting to downsize without downgrading or upgrade for your growing family, this could be your dream come true.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Garage 2 Parkings 3 WEB 462817 HEATHER ROBERTSON-JOHNSON 082 377 7975
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Fabulously positioned family home with great dual living potential. Tokai | R4 595 000 This spacious home with great dual living potential, is a must see! Set in leafy Tokai, bordering Dennendal, with above average land size for ‘ village ‘ position. This one has it all.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2.5 Garage 2 Parkings 3 WEB 462333 HEATHER ROBERTSON-JOHNSON 082 377 7975
Tokai Security Estate ... only a signature away Tokai | R1 695 000 Rare, highly sought after Burgundy in secure Tokai Villas. This 2 bed apartment, with automated garage on the 1st floor boasts a sunny and bright living area leading to covered spacious, very private balcony. Open plan kitchen with new counter, hob, oven, extractor and double sink. Security gate and burglar bars. All aluminium windows and doors. 24 HOUR GATE SECURITY, perimeter electric fencing, sparkling swimming pool and laundry.
Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 Garage 1 WEB 463190 KAY BROUGHTON 082 491 6313
Top location between schools Meadowridge | R3 675 000 Large family home perfectly situated next to top schools (Sweet Valley catchment area). Spacious lounge with 3 bedrooms plus a study, fitted kitchen, separate flatlet and double garage. Large garden with pool for the kids to romp. Excellent value and perfect for a family with children.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Parkings 4 WEB 464045 PETER MARAIS 082 493 3316 PETER THORNTON 072 625 8467 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 39
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A beautiful family home for all seasons Bishopscourt | R85 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parkings 6 WEB 462153 MARINDA BIENZ 083 926 1553
Beautifully furnished/ unfurnished heritage estate home Silvertree Estate | R55 000 p.m Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parkings 3 WEB 465020 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
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A sophisticated home in desirable Sillery Estate Constantia | R70 000 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 464295 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
Appealing unfurnished heritage home close to the American International School Constantia | R55 000 p.m Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 Parking 4 WEB 433792 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
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Established 3/4 bed Upper Constantia home Constantia | R35 000 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parkings 4 WEB 463503 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
Beautiful secure new development Tokai | R35 000 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parking 1 WEB 458587 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
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Quaint cottage Constantia | R20 000 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 424951 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
Spacious 5/6 bedroom property in ideal location Constantia | R40 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parking 2 WEB 431214 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
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rentals Quaint furnished home Wynberg | R17 500 p.m Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garage 2 WEB 425731 MARINDA BIENZ 083 926 1553
Gorgeous upmarket townhouse in secure complex Kenilworth | R20 000 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parking 1 WEB 326131 MARINDA BIENZ 083 926 1553
The total package - have it both ways! Claremont | R20 000 p.m Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Parkings 2 WEB 461656 MARINDA BIENZ 083 926 1553
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rentals Newly renovated, unfurnished 5 bedroom house Claremont | R25 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 WEB 457429 NATHEEMA TYMOWICZ 073 474 2702
Unfurnished three bedroom apartment Observatory | R15 500 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parking 1 WEB 426316 NATHEEMA TYMOWICZ 073 474 2702
Unfurnished apartment available in September 2018 Woodstock | R12 000 p.m Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1 Parking 1 NATHEEMA TYMOWICZ 073 474 2702
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rentals Two bedroom apartment - new development Woodstock | R14 500 p.m Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 Parking 1 NATHEEMA TYMOWICZ 073 474 2702
Freestanding cosy family home Claremont | R20 000 p.m Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 1 Parkings 2 WEB 460314 ALEXIS JOHNSON 071 066 7058
Ideal starter family home Rondebosch | R18 000 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Parkings 2 WEB 460366 ALEXIS JOHNSON 071 066 7058
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MAKE US PART OF YOUR STORY BY LETTING US MANAGE AND GROW YOUR RENTAL INVESTMENTS. With over 50 years in the property business, we know our stuff. Let us take charge of your home and take the risk out of renting. With Seeff you benefit from our expertise and maximise your property’s income potential.
CONTACT SEEFF SOUTHERN SUBURBS RENTALS ON 021 794 5252
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holiday & corporate rentals
Perfect holiday home with incredible sea views Hout Bay | R4 500 per night Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parkings 3
Open plan holiday home Hout Bay | R4 000 per night Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2
Luxurious elegance Bishopscourt | R18 000 per night Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Parkings 4
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Ideal family getaway Newlands | R5 000 per night Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 2
Entertainer’s delight with sensational sea views Llandudno | R18 000 per night Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Parkings 2
A stones throw from Llandudno beach Llandudno | R5 500 per night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 1
www.seeffshortstay.com 086 123 STAY (7829)
CURTAINING
FABRICS
SOFT FURNISHING
INTERIOR DESIGN
WALLPAPER
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SHUTTERS
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UPHOLSTERY & RE-UPHOLSTERY
First established in 1950, Mamacos curtains and interiors is a family owned business, which provides local, national and international service, passed down from one generation to the next. Here, we continue to live up to the ethos of founder Dimitri Mamacos: always provide a great product with exceptional service, at the right price. At Mamacos we provide our clients with a wide range of services, from personalised interior advice to designing and creating some of the country’s most sought after curtains and dÊcor for both domestic and commercial requirements. Using only the finest locally made and imported fabrics, we have a team of experienced staff and a strict quality policy, which has seen the company flourish into a respected market leader.
CONTACT ONE OF OUR CONSULTANTS 021 712 7777 Physical Address: 121 Main Rd, Diep River, Cape Town 7800 Email: sales@mamacos.co.za | Web: www.mamacos.co.za Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 51
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Baviaanskloof beauty.... This transformation will astound you! Hout Bay | R6 500 000 Freshly renovated dual living home all on a level enjoying magnificent North facing mountain vistas. This new home enjoys the luxury of exceptional privacy from the road and the benefit of being a corner property, spacious garaging and secure off street parking.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 433177 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557 / NOELINE HUISAMEN 082 462 6664 52 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Charming family home Hout Bay | R3 295 000 Delightful face brick home situated at the top of Penzance Estate, offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms all on one level. This lovely home is set on a sunny double plot with mature trees and wind sheltered entertainment areas. Spacious open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge with wood burning stove to heat the whole house on cool winter evenings. Large main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walkin wardrobe.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 466670 LAUREN ZUIDEMA 079 529 6275
Elegant and spacious sea view home Hout Bay | R6 995 000 Large family home in sought after Scott Estate. Open plan kitchen, dining and living area leading out to large patio with magnificent sea and mountain views. 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms plus a cinema room. Braai room with stackable doors leading out to garden and heated pool. Whether you are looking for a large family home, dual living, income producing or work from home, this Scott Estate Stunner is a must see!
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5.5 Garages 2 WEB 466658 LAUREN ZUIDEMA 079 529 6275
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Sublime sunsets Llandudno | R29 950 000 The epitome of beachy elegance and quality, this beautiful, substantial and private home sits on the side of the mountain towering above Llandudno beach. Carefully designed to maximise its incredible ocean side position and 360 degree views, indoor living and entertainment areas flow seamlessly to the covered wrap around balcony with outdoor lounging and dining and the sea as a perfect backdrop.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 WEB 455307 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557 54 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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A home of distinction Hout Bay | R9 950 000 No words aptly describe the magnificence of this top quality home. Owner built with a particular focus on open plan, spacious living with a seamless indoor/outdoor flow to entertainment patio and pool with leafy backdrop and wonderful garden on generous erf. North facing and designed to capture the breathtaking mountain views from Klein Leeukoppie to Constantia Nek.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4.5 Garages 3 WEB 463338 ASHLEY LARTER 083 235 1049 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 55
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Secure Woodcutters Grove Hout Bay | R3 695 000 Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac lies an exclusive gated estate of 9 uniquely located houses known as Woodcutters Grove. Perched up against the mountain side you will find this delightful home with captivating views overlooking the valley and mountains towards Orangekloof Mountain Reserve. Enjoy peace and serenity from the sun drenched patio and in Winter the calm and soothing effect from the Winter stream that forms part of the landscaped garden.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 462001 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 230 8557 / NOELINE HUISAMEN 082 462 6664 56 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Mountain home Hout Bay | R4 495 000 This solid 4 bedroom family home, situated high up on the slopes of Baviaanskloof, overlooking the valley and mountain ranges, is ideally suited to young families looking for generous spaces and a large outdoor living aspect. The home has been well configured with a strong northern and western focus, ensuring temperate accommodation throughout the seasons and spectacular sunsets.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 457169 STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808 Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 57
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Delightful ground floor apartment Hout Bay | R2 195 000 Enjoy secure and relaxed complex living in this 81m² PET FRIENDLY apartment in sought after Manor Gardens. Step out onto the North facing balcony from the open plan living area to watch the sun setting over the mountain tops. The spacious kitchen leads out to an enclosed tranquil courtyard for outdoor dining with family and friends. Offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, secure parking bay plus the option to purchase the single garage for an additional R150,000. Cool off on hot summer days in the communal pool. Walking distance to parks, shops, restaurants and public transport.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Garages 1 WEB 464498 LAUREN ZUIDEMA 079 529 6275
Princess Beach apartment Hout Bay | R1 850 000 Light and bright 2 bed, 1 bath top floor apartment, with captivating mountain views, in sought after secure complex. Exclusive use parking bay plus ADDED BONUS – a 3m² storeroom.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Parking 1 WEB 465542 NOELINE HUISAMEN 082 462 6664
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Exquisite newly built family home Hout Bay | R50 000 p.m. Be first to move into this stunning, modern home with magnificent sea and mountain views. All 4 bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms and plenty of built-in cupboards. Large open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge leading onto a spacious entertainment deck boasting sea and mountain views. There is a second TV room/children’s play room that leads out to the pool and braai area. Study nook in the centre of the house with plenty of shelving. Laundry room and laundry shoots on both levels of the house. Shower & toilet downstairs. Small pets may be considered. Available immediately.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 WEB 459809 CINDY BOUCHER 076 941 1469
Gorgeous home in exclusive estate with sea views Hout Bay | R47 500 p.m. This gorgeous home is situated in exclusive Hanging Meadows Estate. Lovely open plan dining and lounge area with fireplace leading onto spacious entertainment patio and pool area boasting magical mountain and sea view.. Large kitchen with breakfast nook. 3 Bedrooms (all have balcony access) and 2 bathrooms downstairs. Main bedroom has en-suite full bathroom and dressing area. Upstairs has a full guest suite with en-suite bathroom and private patio with great sea and mountain views. Double electric garage and space for another two cars in the driveway. Available 1 May UNFURNISHED for a long term rental.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 463600 CINDY BOUCHER 076 941 1469 JANINE VAN HEERDEN 082 926 2712
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Kerzner Estate
I CALL THIS PLACE HOME. NOW YOU CAN TOO
Welcome to Sol Kerzner’s exclusive mountainside estate, Cape Town’s premier lifestyle development.
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Kerzner Estate
Kerzner Estate,
exclusive residential housing estate launched by Sol Kerzner The Kerzner family has launched one of the most anticipated developments in Cape Town, the new Kerzner Estate which is set to be one of the most exclusive residential estates in the country.
THE LOCATION
THE ESTATE
Conveniently located between Camps Bay and Constantia, Kerzner Estate is close to Cape Town’s world famous beaches, a short drive away from the V&A Waterfront, the city centre, and the wine farms of the Constantiaberg Valley.
The Kerzner family are famous worldwide for luxury hospitality, and residents at the Estate can arrange to enjoy unique, resort-style services such as horse riding lessons, catering services, housekeeping options and airport transfers.
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Kerzner Estate
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he 10ha estate is located high on the slopes of Leeukoppie, just off Victoria Road with stunning views towards Chapman’s Peak, the bay, valley and mountains. The estate offers 48 luxury houses with three, four and five bedrooms, priced from just over R20 million inclusive of VAT with no transfer duty payable. Ross Levin, Seeff Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl developments director, says that Seeff has enjoyed the opportunity to work closely with the Kerzner family again. Given that this is the Kerzner’s home here in South Africa, this is a project close to their hearts, so much so that this is the first development ever to carry the Kerzner family name. Kerzner needs no introduction and is a hotelier of world standing who has brought enormous prestige to South Africa. He bought the original property in 1983 and it has served as his Cape Town home since and is famed for hosting visiting celebrities and delegates and for his New Year’s Eve parties. Developed as an eco-estate, each plot is around 1500sqm. The luxury houses feature unique designs with greening elements and the use of natural building materials such as wood and stone, tailored to suit each individual site, all under the careful eye of Sol Kerzner and his daughter, Andrea, says Levin. In typical Kerzner style, six architectural firms are involved in designing the homes of the first release. These include Dennis Fabian from Fabian Architects, who has a long-
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standing history with Sol Kerzner along with Stefan Antoni from ARRCC, Sean Mahoney from studioMAS, Jon Jacobson from Metropolis, Sally Tsiliyiannis from Gapp and Ian Gray from COA (Craft of Architecture). Each home is designed in a manner that it cannot be picked up and placed on any other plot, because the architecture of each home is tailored to the site like a great suit. This means that every home maximises on the unique features that the particular site has to offer. All houses enjoy air conditioning, fireplaces in the living areas, en-suite bathrooms to every bedroom, provision for grey and rain water harvesting and top of the line finishes. House sizes range from 374sqm-738sqm, but there is no onesize-fits-all here and each house will be unique, designed by a different architect to fit the plot perfectly and bring out the best views/features possible. Aside from the top class architectural designs by some of South Africa’s top architects, the finishes will be of superior quality. This will include EuroCasa Kitchens and Miele appliances, aspects such as stone and wooden flooring, top quality bathrooms, double glazing, air-conditioning in bedrooms, fireplaces in the living areas, a swimming pool, an allocation for rain water and greywater harvesting and landscaping allowances. One of the core principles that Mr Kerzner built his hospitality success on is to ‘blow the customer away’ and Levin says that the same attention to detail and the highest standards applies to this estate.
Kerzner Estate
The estate will have top security, a fitness centre, and access to a host of Kerzner Hospitality services that residents may want to make use of. The indigenous vegetation of the estate will be restored with fynbos replacing all alien pine trees. The estate is just a 15-minute drive from the Atlantic Seaboard attractions and Blue Flag beaches and also from the top private schools here and in the Southern Suburbs. Levin says that he expects significant interest in the development to come from buyers within the Cape looking for a luxury security estate home as well as from upcountry areas such as Johannesburg and Pretoria. The estate will also appeal to international buyers looking for a second home in South Africa.
CONTACT SEEFF:
Sol Kerzner with his daughter, Andrea Kerzner
STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808 / 021 790 1032 stephan@seeff.com OR INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557 ingred@seeff.com
OR VISIT www.kerznerestate.com
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R O YA L 29 catagory
Part of the
HOUT BAY, CAPE TOWN
DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N
70% SOLD
Royal29 is a contemporary residential apartment block of six unique residences. Situated in the urban heart of Hout Bay along a direct gateway to the crisp white dunes and clear Atlantic waters easily accessed by foot. The close proximity to the beach, eateries, coffee shops, MyCiti bus and general amenities gives rise to a walkable lifestyle, more commonly related in Europe. The site’s surrounding perspectives of linked mountain peaks, silhouetting against the piercing blue skies, preside here.
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UNITS FROM R3 899 000 (No Transfer Duty) • • • • • • • • • • • • •
2 and 3 bedroom units Secure and central Units from 77m2 to 133m2 Open plan living spaces Energy efficient Private balcony and terraces (upper floors) Private garden and pool (ground floor) Built-in braais Mountain views Rain water harvesting Solar water heating or heatpumps Secure basement parking Optional basement storeroom units available
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PROPERTY FEATURES This contemporary block, designed by Darryl Croome Architects, comprises six bespoke units. All of the units lead to private decks or balconies with built in braais. The ground floor units enjoy private gardens and pools on their North Western aspects, capitalizing on the afternoon sun while sheltering the area from the prevailing summer winds. Extensive use of modern and textured materials, used to craft the internal living areas, bathrooms and kitchens give the spaces a fresh and crisp feel. Three Penthouse units above comprising of 3 bedrooms each have been designed over 2 storeys, featuring expansive and double volume internal living areas leading to view terraces and balconies, ideal for summer entertaining and braaiing. Energy efficient heatpumps or solar heaters supply the hot water to the units. Each unit is provided with secure basement parking bays. Royal29 offers suburban living conveniences with the outdoor lifestyle which only Hout Bay can offer. Mountainous views which surround the site, a plethora of hiking and walking trails, outdoor activities ranging from trail running, cycling, SUP’ing, fishing, kayaking to yachting or scenic drives along Chapmans Peak Drive to Constantia’s wine route. The building offers sustainable living with energy efficient fittings, lighting, solar and heat pumps. Spacious living areas open onto balconies, garden and pool, promoting a healthy indoor / outdoor flow, while maintaining the building’s contemporary form.
For further information please contact: STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808 stephan@seeff.com OR INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557 ingred@seeff.com
OR VISIT www.developments.seeff.com/royal29
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SALT RIVER, CAPE TOWN DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N
NEW DEVELOPMENT – SALT, mixed-use development in Salt River offers trendy apartments The local area of Salt River lies nestled between the Devil’s Peak mountains and the sea. The area was established more than 250 years ago and Salt River centre is located a stone’s throw away from the Cape Town Central Business District. It is connected to metropolitan Cape Town via the national and main transportation routes namely the N1, N2, and the Southern and Northern suburb corridors. Unknown to some, Salt River is quickly becoming one of Cape Town’s more popular and active suburbs. From families looking to buy their first homes in Cape Town, to anyone looking to spend a day under the loving shadow of Mother Mountain where good food, good people and sunshine are in no short supply. It is one of the few places that remain true to its roots, whilst transforming into one of the most colourful and influential neighbourhoods in Cape Town. Once you have been there, you will always long to return and relive the extraordinary experience. 66 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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One bedroom and two bedroom units Each apartment with its own balcony Modern design Sliding doors and window systems Vinyl wood flooring throughout apartment Italian designed kitchen Electric hob and oven Built-in bedroom cupboards
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f you are not yet aware of the enormous interest that the Woodstock-Observatory-Salt River area is currently enjoying, then you are in for a real treat, says Steven Holvec, Developments Manager for Seeff Southern Suburbs. This area is now seen as the next big thing given the rising prices and growing unaffordability of the Cape Town CBD. It is basically adjacent to the CBD, but also offers excellent access to the Southern Suburbs and other areas of the city. It is highly sought after for the convenient location, but also has its own unique attractions and enjoys the same streetcafé culture and urban energy of the CBD, he says. To meet the enormous demand for housing in the area, there are a number of new developments that seem to be selling like hotcakes, he adds. The latest, is SALT, a fabulous new mixed-use development which offers 184 one and two-bedroomed apartments of 55.4sqm and 78.4sqm respectively. The development is very affordably priced from just R1.295m per unit. Careful thought has been given to maximise the modern, upwardly mobile lifestyle, says Holvec. Italian designed kitchens and vinyl wood flooring are some of the stylish features. Each apartment has a balcony and secure parking. There will be state of the art security features throughout the building. The ground floor will comprise of a retail component for utmost convenience with coffee shops and the like. The Woodstock-Observatory-Salt River area is part of what FNB terms the ‘Near Eastern Suburbs sub-region’ of the city and it highlights it as a major mover and shaker in the property market right now, says Holvec. FNB points to price growth in the area as continuing to rise, from 16.8% in early 2017 to 17.5% by end 2017. It is the fastest growing house price market in the city for the past year, attributed to the high demand for property to escape the rising traffic and congestion in and around the city. The area benefits from an excellent central location with quick access to most major motorways in addition to enjoying lovely views of Table Mountain. The area and developments such as SALT are clearly an excellent investment and, adds Holvec, as an added benefit, buyers and investors should note that the SALT development falls within the URBAN DEVELOPMENT ZONE which means that investors can take advantage of the UDZ Tax incentives.
CONTACT SEEFF: (O) 021 794 5252 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576 BERNICE MUSIKANTH 083 444 3434
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CONSTANTIA VALLEY, CAPE TOWN DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N
TWENTY SIX ON B RO M M A E RT Exclusive secure, gated development All the grandeur of stylish, spacious Constantia Valley living, in a convenient, easy-to-maintain, lock-and-go with exceptional security. Ten brand new homes are planned for exclusive secure, gated development, 26 On Brommaert.
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PRICED FROM R12 250 000 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Homes range in size from 394m2 to 437m2 Erf sizes range in size from 524m2 to 740m2 DSTV, fibre network installed before occupation - 100MB fibre line in each house Under floor heating in the bathrooms Solar heating Double-glazed windows Solid timber pivot doors Imported double door slow combustion fireplaces LED lighting Smeg appliances Hansgrohe fittings High-specification finishes and composite stone tops Double-sided Calore fireplaces North-facing
THE DESIGN Architecturally designed with soaring ceilings and doubleglazed windows, the north-facing interiors convey a light, spacious ambiance. Taking cognizance of Cape Town’s outdoor lifestyle, an impressive feature of each of the homes is the wraparound patio, inviting the outside in. Each of the homes is fitted with 100MB fibre connectivity that is wired to each room. During the construction phase, a satellite television connection is installed, so no further connections will be needed on occupancy. Paradox Wireless alarm systems and high-definition security cameras have been installed. Borehole water and grey water harvesting systems are installed to ensure that the properties in this estate remain water wise. Green living is made easier with smart gadgets, including a water filtration device in the kitchen. The entire estate is protected by electric fencing and security beams, with one access-controlled entrance. The gatehouse is contactable via cell phones or a handheld device.
CONTACT SEEFF: (O) 021 794 5252 PRISCILLA YOUNG: 082 324 3793 OR EMAIL priscilla.young@seeff.com JANINE STEVENSON: 073 168 4749 OR EMAIL janine.stevenson@seeff.com LIZA SNIJMAN: 082 805 7005 OR EMAIL liza.s@seeff.com Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 69
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1. Vase bamboo, R249 - @home; 2. Table Lamp, R349 - @home; 3. Cushion Duck Egg Ikat Sheen, R499 - @home; 4. Caro Cushion, Country Road, R799 - Woolworths; 5. Siena Scroll Scatter Cushion, R353,07 - Woolworths; 6. Florence Lounger | Beige, R8 995 - Block & Chisel; 7. Carpet Vintage Greys 160X230, R2999 - @home; 8. Chandelier Catalina 8-Arm Crystal, R3 599 - @home; 9. Emily Bedend, R2 995 - Block & Chisel; 10. Burgundy Armoire, R30 995 - Block & Chisel; 11. Throw Faux Fur Bear Natural, R1 299 - @home; 12. Dorothy Occasional Chair | Mink, R7 995 - Block & Chisel; 13. Fps 3 Drawer Pedestal, R6 995 - Block & Chisel. *Prices correct at time of going to press
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Interior design trends for 2018 This year there appears to be a lot of confusion as to what’s hot and what’s not. We took a look around and put together a selection of top tips for interior design trends for 2018.
Colour Palettes
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Ultra Violet may be Pantone’s colour of the year for 2018, but designers don’t seem to be jumping for joy at this selection. Millennial Pink, on the other hand, continues to be a favoured choice for interiors and it looks as though this colour will remain a favourite for the year ahead. Millennial Pink isn’t a candy-sweet shade of pink that one would expect when thinking of pink, but rather a subdued and elegant hue that adds matured sophistication to any room. When paired with neutral hues, Millennial Pink adds a dash of colour that brings out the best of natural without being too brash or bold. 72 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
decor for the home Decor and Accessories Metallic materials continue to dominate in 2018, but it’s no longer just about Rose Gold it’s about the full spectrum of metallic finishes. There will be a resurgence of copper, brass, steel and vintage metals. There is also a move away from stainless steel, and you can expect brass fittings to replace these in bathrooms - a nice change and a move towards warmer accents that will warm up a cold, sterile bathroom setting. Geometric designs continue to be trendy this year, so keep an eye out for wallpaper designs that can be used to fill up a blank space. DIY Decor DIY is not just a phase - it has become a way of life. With power tool manufacturers constantly looking for ways to make DIY even easier, and the availability and affordability of materials and supplies, homeowners have the freedom to ‘make’ rather than ‘buy’. Hardware stores continue to pop up around the country as more people realise the potential of DIY projects, whether making the occasional piece of furniture, or tackling more intensive home improvement jobs.
Give reclaimed wood a more trendy look
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Reclaimed wood - especially pallet wood - will always be popular because it is inexpensive and easy to work with. While the popularity for using reclaimed wood is fizzling out as a trend, it’s a matter of personal preference and affordability that decides what materials to use for a project. If you love the look of reclaimed wood furniture and accessories, but like to stay up to date with trends when it comes to decorating your home, modernise the look with accessories that are on trend.
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recipes In the Chinese language a pear is called lĭ and is considered a symbol of immortality. The destruction of a pear tree, the Chinese believe, symbolises a tragic or untimely death. Fen lĭ means ‘to share a pear’, but can also mean ‘to separate’. So, when in China, eat your pear and do not offer anyone a bite…it is considered bad luck. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy these two pear recipes. Cuddled up beside a fireplace, with a glass of dessert wine, your favourite people and a pear dessert…as Homer said about pears, a gift from the gods! Enjoy!
PEAR AND CHOCOLATE CAKE SERVES: 12 DIFFICULTY: moderate PREPARATION TIME: 1¾ hours
INGREDIENTS 185 g gluten-free self-raising flour 3 pinches salt 30 g cocoa powder 250 g unsalted butter 95 g caster sugar 95 g muscovado sugar 250 g good-quality dark chocolate 185 ml black coffee (plunger or filter) 185 ml water 2 eggs, beaten lightly 2 large pears, peeled, quartered and cored
METHOD Preheat the oven to 180° C. Spray a ring-form tin with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Sift the flour, salt and cocoa together. Place the butter, caster and muscovado sugar, chocolate, coffee and the water in thick-bottomed saucepan and stir over low heat until melted, thick and glossy. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture into sifted dry ingredients and beat well until smooth. Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl and then beat into the dry mixture. The mixture should be runny. Place the pear quarters in the bottom of the ring-form tin, with their rounded sides facing down. Pour the chocolaty mixture into the tin. Place into the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. When cooked, the top will be firm and slightly cracked. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Remove from the tin and place onto a serving platter. CHEF’S NOTE: This cake is moist and can be served as dessert. Serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt, whipped cream or crème fraîche. 74 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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PEARS WRAPPED IN PASTRY SERVES: 6 DIFFICULTY: a little complex PREPARATION TIME: 2½ hours
INGREDIENTS 200 g cake flour 125 g butter, cut into chunks 2 tbsp cold water 6 small pears 2 tbsp butter 250 ml Port wine 4 tbsp caramel sugar (plus extra for sprinkling) milk for brushing 6 sprigs of thyme for serving
METHOD Preheat the oven to 200º C. Place the flour in a bowl. Rub the chunks of butter into the flour using your fingertips, until they resemble large bread crumbs. Stir in the cold water. Bring the mixture together to form a ball that is firm but not sticky. Place the pastry in a plastic bag and chill while you prepare the fruit. Peel the pears, leaving the stems on, and slice off the bottom of each so that they stand on the baking tray. Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the Port wine and caramel sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the pears and cook on a medium heat, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the sauce and set aside to cool and drain. Once the pears have cooled, take the pastry out of the fridge, divide into 6 equal portions, and roll out into rough circles. Sprinkle each circle with a little caramel sugar, and place a pear in the middle of each. Fold the edges of the pastry up the sides of each pear, as far as it will go (about halfway), and press the pastry so that it fits as snugly around the pear as possible. Brush the outside of each pastry shell with milk. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. To serve, heat the syrup and drizzle each pear with some of the syrup and decorate with a sprig of thyme. Serve warm.
CHEF’S TIP: When making the dough, you may need to add a little more water. Do not handle the dough too much because this will toughen it.
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Sophia Lindop has published five recipe books which can be found in all major bookstores. She is passionate about marketing South Africa as a food destination to both an international and local audience. She works as a private chef and occasionally hosts cookery classes in her home kitchen. Visit www.sophialindop.com for more info. You can also find her on
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a local favourite… Like every Capetonian, bar none, I am desperately wishing for a very, very rainy and wet winter. This past week we celebrated some desperately needed rain and we continue to hope for lot lots more. The rainy weather will hopefully take us further and further from the dreaded “Day Zero” but it also heralds a change in our behaviour. The days are shorter and darker, and we are more reluctant to leave our warm and cosy homes. And if we do, we do not want to venture very far. And so for that reason (among others) I am truly blessed to live in Sea Point and to have one of my favourite restuarants right on my doorstep.
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a Mouette opened in 2010 and at the time I was beside myself with excitement. I couldn’t wait to try it (even though at that stage I didn’t know all that much about it) and when I did I was even more impressed. I loved the look and feel and of course the food was sublime. I can’t remember exactly what I ate that first meal but I do clearly remember Mari, one of the co-owners, spending time with us telling their story and passionately describing the menu. And that personal hands on touch has made La Mouette one of my, and many others, go to places since they opened. I have been dining there for the past eight years and have enjoyed every memorable meal there. This past long weekend and the start of winter was a good reason to celebrate and take advantage of La Mouette’s fantastic Winter Tasting menu. The evening we dined, the weather had turned milder and one could have sat on the verandah and enjoyed the fountain and twinkling lights in the Courtyard but we were happy to sit inside in one of the cosy dining rooms alongside the fireplace. One of the many things I love about La Mouette is that you feel like you are dining in a home. There are a number of rooms both upstairs and downstairs, so whilst the restaurant can seat 110, your experience feels private. La Mouette means Seagull in French – aptly named .The building was the old mayoral residence and the owners have very cleverly combined the old charm of the building by keeping the leaded windows and stained glass but yet modernizing it with fresh, elegant furnishings. The result is warm and inviting with a casual elegance. But it is really the food that one goes there for! The restaurant offers a seasonal three course menu (with five choices per course) for R395 (R695 including wine pairing) and during winter they are renowned for their special Winter Tasting menu for R295 (R620 including wine pairing). I was eager to try the tasting menu and had no trouble convincing my companion to do the same. La Mouette’s award winning wine list is sensational and is crafted to complement and enhance your food experience. Their in-house wine consultant travels far and wide sourcing boutique, unique and interesting wines for wine-lovers to enjoy and so the wine list requires time to consider and deliberate on. Whilst tempted by the wine pairing menu option, I had an early flight the next morning and so instead we chose a bottle of Vondeling Chardonnay which was delicious and worked well with our selections. The food and wine menus are elegantly printed on crisp brown paper and presented on clipboards which adds a nice touch. Service at La Mouette is professional and attentive. The staff have been well trained and are knowledgeable about the menus. Adelaide was our charming waitress and her excellent service made our dining experience extra special. Whilst we were making our menu choices, she brought us a bread platter with Chef Henry’s take on mosbolletjies and freshly baked seed loaf accompanied by whipped goats butter with parsley oil and onion shoots
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and a selection of salt. A delicious start but we had to pace ourselves as there was a lot more coming. The first course of the tasting menu “Snacks” could have been a meal in itself. Mushroom Gyoza, dashi gel, fermented cabbage and coconut, an incredibly beautiful creation of tempura beetroot leaf with marinated beetroot and pine nuts which was almost too pretty to eat but which was light and crispy and totally delicious and finally truffle and cheese croquettes with roasted garlic aioli. Creamy, earthy, crispy. Heavenly and Moreish are the best two words I can use to describe them. The first course was Chef Henry’s incredible (special recipe) butternut soup. It is poured at your table onto a bed of linseed crackle, pumpkin seed praline and whipped goats cheese. A delight for the eyes and the tastebuds. Next up was a choice of pan fried calamari with lime mousse, parmesan crumb, leek and onion ‘air’ or a very interesting open turnip ravioli with house made ricotta, umami emulsion, parsley oil, onion and almond which I opted for. It was light and fresh and a great combination of textures. The main course was a choice between free-range chicken breast carrot purée and seasonal veggies or pan-fried gnocchi with mushrooms and pecorino cream. I had to have the gnocchi and it was totally amazing. Perfect texture and complimented beautifully by the exotic mushrooms and pecorino cream, with just the right touch of crunch. Yum …I am still dreaming about it!
Dessert was a bit of death by chocolate with La Mouette’s version of Rocky Road … a deconstructed combination of chocolate soil, shortbread crumbs. By this stage I realized I was going to have to double my Fitbit steps for the next month! But the decadence was not over as Adelaide presented two beautiful Macha Macaroons with a passion fruit cream to end our meal with. Once again I was blown away by Chef Henry’s creativity and his use of fresh, local seasonal ingredients. The La Mouette team get it right on every level – it’s fine but relaxed dining in a beautiful, elegant yet casual environment and you are spoilt with superb service. The friend whom I dined with lives in Green Point and so is a local, could not believe that she had never been to La Mouette and her message to me the next day was, “I can’t wait to go back”. I know I will be back (very soon) and next time I visit I am going to make sure that I make time for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap in the gorgeous upstairs bar.
So if you haven’t visited La Mouette get there fast (especially to take advantage of their winter special) and if you have been … go again because you will not be disappointed. You might even be lucky and win a meal in the fabulous giveaway on Page 79. Jacqui Morris owns and runs sa-vour, which offers unique and personal cooking and culinary experiences in Cape Town and surrounds. Join us for hands-on cooking classes, demos with leading chefs, visits to local producers, wineries and so much more. We tailor make your foodie experiences including culinary holidays, gourmet weekends, special celebrations, corporate getaways, team building.
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Win an amazing Lifestyle Package for 2 valued at R4,950. The package includes two nights accommodation, a four course food and wine pairing lunch, wine gift pack and a pure bliss couple spa treat! SMS ‘Clos Malverne’ and email address to 33716
Shrouded in the misty veils of Devon Valley, lies the family-owned wine estate that is Clos Malverne. This fully operational wine farm has been producing award winning wines since 1988. The 9 luxurious guest rooms available make for the perfect place to be based in and around Stellenbosch. Each room is stylishly decorated to reflect our beautiful surroundings and is equipped with: a spacious bathroom, flat screen TV with satellite channels; air-conditioning; free Wi-Fi & parking. In our self-catering guest cottage you will experience a distinct atmosphere, an air of tranquillity and charm not readily found today. We provide quality accommodation, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all our guests. The self-catering guest cottage boasts 2 bedrooms each with its own en-suite full bathroom and extra length King size beds, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge with fireplace, patio with bbq area and front veranda with breath-taking views. The selfcatering guest cottage is equipped with: flat screen TV with satellite channels; air-conditioning & free parking & Wi-Fi. Located a short 6km drive from the centre of Stellenbosch and 30min drive from Cape Town International Airport, visitors can relax among the lush vineyards, soaking up the beautiful Devon Valley vista. The estate also boasts a highly acclaimed Restaurant and Day Spa, consistently rated among Stellenbosch’s best on Trip Advisor. Guests are invited to come and enjoy a languid afternoon on the wraparound balcony, where you become one with nature with our prized vineyards right in front of you. For ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, guests can choose and book one of the several treatments from the Day Spa. Guests can lounge next to the lavish private pool between treatments or even enjoy a couple’s treatment. Clos Malverne also offers an annual Lifestyle Package that runs from 1 April to 30 September. This must-do-treat is designed for couples, friends or simply as a get-away for two. It also makes the perfect gift! We can assure you complete rejuvenation in a breath-taking setting with the cultural hub of Stellenbosch just a few minutes away. FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT US ON: Accommodation: accommodation@closmalverne.co.za Restaurant: info@closmalverne.co.za Spa: spa@closmalverne.co.za Tel: +27 21 865 2022
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Reservation must be made in advance and is subject to commercial availability. The prize must be redeemed prior to 30 September and is not redeemable or transferable. The prize includes two nights’ accommodation for two people, a four course wine pairing lunch for two, agift pack of wine and a pure bliss couple spa treat. All other meals, beverages, activities, extras and gratutities are excluded.
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Since opening it’s doors in 2010 - La Mouette Restaurant has been a Sea Point local and food favourite amongst residents and travellers alike. The restaurant continues to delight the tastebuds with it’s ever-changing, visually interesting and modern menus and various boutique wine events throughout the year. La Mouette has since its opening, been nominated twice for the Eat Out Top 10 restaurants in South Africa, has been consistently listed in the Tripadvisor top 10 list for Cape Town, has won numerous American Express Fine Dining awards and recently won a Diners Platinum award for their extensive and carefully curated wine list. La Mouette Restaurant has a very unique setting. Housed in a 100-year old tudor home (once the home of the mayor of Cape Town), the double storey landmark building on the busy Main Road - has been lovingly renovated by the owners in 2010 and continues to draw in guests from near and far. The original woodwork and coloured glass original Tudor windows speak of a forgotten time and the charm of the building, along with the wonderful Sea Point surroundings, serve as continuous inspiration to chef and co-owner Henry Vigar and his team. Chef Henry along with his wife Mari and their business partner Gerrit Bruwer, strive to ensure guests always have a wonderful time and while La Mouette is perceived as “finer dining” = their service philosophy is one of relaxed, delicious and modern food done well. During the long and lazy summer months - the courtyard is extremely popular for dining al-fresco, and online booking in advance through the website is advised as the restaurant fills up very quickly with long waiting lists in peak times. La Mouette gladly welcomes events of all sizes and also caters to exclusive day-time events. OUR TRADING HOURS ARE:
Tuesdays to Saturdays - dinner Sundays - lunch and dinner Mondays - CLOSED CONTACT DETAILS:
Tel: 0214330856 Email: reservations@lamouette.co.za Address: 78 Regent Road, Seapoint, 8005 Website: www.lamouette.co.za THE OWNERS OF LA MOUETTE HAVE ALSO RECENTLY OPENED ANOTHER UNIQUE DINING SPACE IN GREEN POINT, UPPER BLOEM RESTAURANT ON THE MAIN ROAD IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WWW.UBRESTAURANT.CO.ZA Terms and Conditions One lucky reader has the opportunity to win a meal for winter special meal for two valued at R590 . Reservations must be made in advance and are subject to commercial availability. The prize is not redeemable or transferable and expires on 30 September 2018. Gratuity is not included.
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Win a wonderful winter tasting menu for two at La Mouette including a bottle of wine. SMS ‘La Mouette’ and email address to 33716
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Barcelona SPAIN
Article source: https://www.lonelyplanet.com
Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene.
Architecture of the Ages
A Moveable Feast
Barcelona’s architectural treasures span 2000-plus years. Towering temple columns, ancient city walls and subterranean stone corridors provide a window into Roman-era Barcino. Fast forward a thousand years or so to the Middle Ages by taking a stroll through the shadowy lanes of the Gothic quarter, past tranquil plazas and soaring 14th-century cathedrals. In other parts of town bloom the sculptural masterpieces of Modernisme, a mix of ingenious and whimsical creations by Gaudí and his Catalan architectural contemporaries. Barcelona has also long inspired artists, including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, both of whom have major Barcelona museums devoted to their works.
The masters of molecular gastronomy – Albert Adrià, Carles Abellan et al – are part of the long and celebrated tradition of Catalan cooking. Simple, flavourful ingredients – seafood, jamón (cured ham), market-fresh produce – are transformed into remarkable delicacies and then served in captivating settings. Feast on hearty, rich paella at an outdoor table overlooking the sea or step back to the 1920s at an elegant art nouveau dining room. Barcelona’s wide-ranging palate adds further complexity: Basque-style tapas bars, Galician seafood taverns, avant-garde Japanese restaurants and sinful chocolate shops are all essential parts of the culinary landscape.
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The deep blue Mediterranean beckons. Sun-drenched beaches make a fine backdrop to a jog, bike ride or long leisurely stroll along the seaside – followed by a refreshing dip. You can also enjoy the view from out on the water while kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or taking it easy on a sunset cruise. Looming behind the city, the rolling forestcovered Collserola hills provide a scenic setting for hiking, mountain biking or just admiring the view. Closer to the city centre, hilltop Montjuïc offers endless exploring amid botanic and sculpture gardens, an old castle and first-rate museums with panoramic views at every turn.
Twenty-four-hour Party People The night holds limitless possibilities in Barcelona. Start with sunset drinks on a panoramic terrace or dig your heels in the sand at a rustic beachside chiringuito (bar). As darkness falls, live music transforms the city: the rapid-fire rhythms of flamenco, brassy jazz spilling out of basements, and hands-in-the-air indie-rock at vintage concert halls. Towards midnight the bars fill. Take your pick from old-school taverns adorned with 19th-century murals, plush lounges in lamplit medieval chambers or boisterous cava bars. If you’re still standing at 3am, hit the clubs and explore Barcelona’s unabashed wild side.Gaze in awe at one of the seven natural wonders of the world
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THINGS TO DO La Sagrada Família If you have time for only one sightseeing outing, this should be it. La Sagrada Família inspires awe by its sheer verticality, and in the manner of the medieval cathedrals it emulates, it’s still under construction. Work began in 1882 and is hoped (perhaps optimistically) to be completed in 2026, a century after the architect’s death. Unfinished it may be, but it attracts around 2.8 million visitors a year and is the most visited monument in Spain. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) was Antoni Gaudí’s allconsuming obsession. Given the commission by a conservative society that wished to build a temple as atonement for the city’s sins of modernity, Gaudí saw its completion as his holy mission. As funds dried up, he contributed his own, and in the last years of his life he was never shy of pleading with anyone he thought a likely donor.
Las Ramblas – Barcelona’s most famous walking street Barcelona’s most famous street is both a tourist magnet and a window into Catalan culture, with cultural centres, theatres and intriguing architecture. Flanked by plane trees, the middle section of La Rambla is a broad pedestrian boulevard, crowded every day until the wee hours with a wide cross-section of society. The horrific terrorist attacks in 2017 did little to diminish its popularity; neither with the tourists, nor with the hawkers, buskers, pavement artists, mimes and living statues. Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 81
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Under the Iberian Sun
travel - barcelona The Font Mágica Fountain The Magic Fountain is a ‘must see’ Barcelona attraction. You have never seen a fountain like this. It really does feel magic to experience the beautiful show of water, light and music. The Magic fountain was built in 1929 as one of the main attractions for the Barcelona World Fair and the Font Magica is still one of the most famous spots in Barcelona with an estimated 2.5 million visitors annually. There are evening water and light shows in the winter on Friday and Saturdays only. In the summer the evening light and music show are from Thursday to Sunday. Admission is free all year. See show times below. Please note that sometimes due to exhibitions and events access to the fountain can be closed. Visit the Magic Fountain by metro to station Espanya.
Barrio Gotico
Gothic quarter of Barcelona’s medieval city The gothic quarter is the medieval city of Barcelona. It grew around the ancient Roman town of Barcino which is Barcelona’s oldest area. The gothic part of the city has many beautiful churches, plazas, markets and museums and you can see parts of the old Roman walls. If you visit the Barcelona history musuem Museu d’Història de la Ciutat you can see remains of Roman Barcino houses and streets under the museum. The gothic quarter is free to visit and best seen on foot because tour buses cannot drive through the narrow streets. There are no dangerous areas in the Gothic quarter, but be aware of Barcelona pickpockets. Also worth visiting is the neighbouring medieval areas of Barcelona’s old city called El Born, Barceloneta and Raval.
Picasso Museum The setting alone, in five contiguous medieval stone mansions, makes the Museu Picasso unique (and worth the probable queues). The pretty courtyards, galleries and staircases preserved in the first three of these buildings are as delightful as the collection inside. While the collection concentrates on the artist’s formative years – sometimes disappointing for those hoping for a feast of his better-known later works (they had better head for Paris) – there is enough material from subsequent periods to give you a thorough impression of the man’s versatility and genius. Above all, you come away feeling that Picasso was the true original, always one step ahead of himself (let alone anyone else), in his search for new forms of expression.
Poble Espanyol
Cultural centre in Montjuïc, Poble Sec & Sant Antoni Welcome to Spain! All of it! This ‘Spanish Village’ is an intriguing scrapbook of Spanish architecture built for the Spanish crafts section of the 1929 World Exhibition. You can meander from Andalucía to the Balearic Islands in the space of a couple of hours, visiting surprisingly good copies of Spain’s characteristic structures. The 117 buildings include 17 restaurants, cafes and bars, and 20 craft shops and workshops (for glass artists and other artisans), as well as souvenir stores. 82 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
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Football in Camp Nou, Pedralbes & La Zona Alta The massive stadium of Camp Nou (‘New Field’ in Catalan) is home to the legendary Futbol Club Barcelona. Attending a game amid the roar of the crowds is an unforgettable experience; the season runs from September to May. Alternatively, get a taste of all the excitement at the interactive Camp Nou Experience, which includes a tour of the stadium.
Mercat de la Boqueria
Top choice market in El Raval Mercat de la Boqueria is possibly La Rambla’s most interesting building, not so much for its Modernistainfluenced design (it was actually built over a long period, from 1840 to 1914, on the site of the former St Joseph Monastery), but for the action of the food market within. Barcelona’s most central produce market is one of the greatest sound, smell and colour sensations in Europe. It spills over with all the rich and varied bounty of fruit and vegetable stands, and seemingly limitless varieties of sea critters, sausages, cheeses, meats (including the finest Jabugo ham) and sweets.
Park Guell by Gaudi
Gaudi’s modernist park on Carmel hill Parc Guell is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to one of Gaudi’s most artistic works. Parc Guell is a Barcelona top attraction and must-see. The park is on Carmel hill so seeing this attraction involves a 900m uphill walk if you take the hop-on-hop-off bus or arrive from metro station Vallcarca. If you prefer not to walk, then take a taxi to the Park Guell front gate. The original idea of Park Guell was to be a private and exclusive residential garden village with 60 houses. This was a business idea of Josep Guell which didn’t work and after his death in 1923 the park was donated by his family to Barcelona´s city as a public park.
Tibidabo hill
Tibadabo hill, Sagrat Cor church & Tibidabo amusement park A visit to Tibadabo is a fun thing to do in Barcelona and great for kids. The views of Barcelona are fantastic and there is a small and fun vintage amusement park at the top, which is open in the summer from March to September. You can reach the Tibadabo hilltop by a vintage Blue Tram which connects to a mountain railway. Or take a bus from the Plaza Catalunya directly to Tibidabo when the funfair is open. The fun-fair is closed in winter, It is open at weekends in spring and autumn and generally open from Wednesday to Sunday in summer, but check before visiting. The Skywalk to enjoy views of Barcelona is free and open all year except a few weeks in February for annual maintenance.
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LOSE BELLY FAT WITHOUT ANY EXERCISE
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Well, most working women, homemakers, mothers, and nerdy teens have one recurring dream – getting the perfect curves at the right place and a flat belly. Exercising seems impossible, given their tight schedules, so it is easy to give up all hopes of living that dream. There is no doubt that a balanced diet and a good exercise routine will get you those envious flat abs, but don’t worry if exercising is not your thing
Get your posture right
Hydrate yourself
To stand straight, imagine a rope pulling your upper body towards the ceiling, and you will already feel your shoulders rise. To improve your posture while sitting, make sure your feet touch the floor at all times. You could also place a pillow at the small of your back to make sure you are pulled forward on your chair.
It is a good idea to avoid alcohol as well if you are aiming for a flat belly. Alcohol messes up your system and causes bloating. Also, drinking too much water can also cause bloating.
A good posture is the first step to a flat belly. Often, slumping and slouching accentuate your stomach, and over time, as you sit with a slouch continually, you will notice a little paunch. Standing up straight will immediately reduce a few pounds, making those abs look flatter almost in an instant.
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Drinking water, at least eight big glasses a day, not only hydrates you and removes those unwanted toxins, but also helps you shed some pounds, especially in the midsection of the body. Drinking a good quantity of fluids also helps to keep premenstrual bloating in check. Drink water before your meal. Don’t drink water right after lunch or dinner. Wait for 10-15 mins and then drink water.
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You do not have to completely avoid eating carbohydrates. Carbohydrates also have loads of vitamins and minerals that are good for our body. That said, choose the source of carbohydrate intelligently. Brown rice, couscous, cereal fiber, bulgur wheat, and dark bread can help in losing belly fat. These whole grains are filled with fiber that makes you feel full, and as a result, you tend to eat less.
Eat right
Eating right includes a lot of things. First things first, you need to completely cut down on processed and instant foods. The preservatives and high content of salt in them induce a rather instant bloating. Secondly, you must include fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber and also have high water content. The water will reduce the bloating, and the fiber will induce proper digestion that will, in turn, shed some pounds off that tummy. Thirdly, eat small and frequent meals. Use smaller plates or bowls to make the small portion size look big. Fourthly, chewing food is also extremely essential to keep that figure right. You must chew your food at least 10 times before you swallow it. If you don’t chew it well, the body needs to work extra to break down that food in the stomach. This leads to gas, bloating, and indigestion. Lastly, when you eat quickly, you tend to swallow air, and this will accumulate in the belly, causing a little bump.
Load up on the probiotics
Probiotics are amazing. They support your digestive system and make sure the food is broken down well, and the gastrointestinal problems are kept at bay.
Negative calorie foods such as watermelon, tomato, lettuce, broccoli, coffee, celery, grapefruit, yogurt, fish, chicken, turkey, chillies, chicken broth, apple, orange, arugula, cucumber, and asparagus are not only healthy, but also tasty. Experiment making awesome salads or cook amazing meals with these foods, and you will notice the difference.
Cut out the sugar
Every time you drink a packaged fruit juice, you take in more calories than if just eat the fruit. Though the packaged juices are claimed to be of real fruit juices, they contain high amounts of sugar, flavor, and color. Try to avoid them. Almost all of us have a sweet tooth, and we can’t give up on eating cakes and pastries either! You can eat cakes that contain less sugar or artificial sugar, dark chocolate, and less sweetened sweets.
Balance it out with supplements
B-complex and calcium are vital for your well-being. While most women are unaware of this fact, some do take these supplements. There is a rise in the estrogen levels after puberty. This helps in housing the good fat, or protective fat, in your hips and your tummy, while it prepares your body for pregnancy. When you reach menopause, the estrogen levels drop, and the protective fat settles down around your belly area. Therefore, B-complex vitamins and calcium are not only vital for your well-being, but they also help in regulating the levels of estrogen in your body. These supplements flush out the excess estrogen, making sure you have a slimmer middle.
Have three servings of dairy foods every day
The best way to include probiotics or the good bacteria in your diet is to consume yogurt and buttermilk. Of course, you could even take supplements. But it is always good to stay natural.
Three servings of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, buttermilk, and cheese will boost your immunity, improve your digestion, make your bones stronger, and will also help you shed that extra fat. These foods will also make you feel full, signaling your brain that you do not need to eat anymore.
Go on long, lazy walks
Eat more protein
Here comes the best way to lose belly fat without exercise. A leisurely 30-minute walk is also a good idea to enhance your metabolism and burn those extra inches off your waistline. You could take a stroll down the road or take your dog for a walk in the park. A leisurely walk is definitely not counted as exercise.
Eating high-quality protein helps to reduce abdominal fat as proteins aid metabolism and reduce cravings or hunger pangs. Include baked fish, chicken stew, soya chunks, lentils, sprouts, and mushrooms in your diet.
Avoid chewing gum
Avoid starchy foods
Chewing gum causes swallowing puff-producing air. It causes bloating and makes it very hard for you to put on those skinny jeans. To keep your breath fresh, you better suck on mint rather than chewing gum. You can surely prevent a growing belly if you steer clear of chewing gum.
Consume negative calorie foods
It is advisable to include vegetables as too much protein intake may lead to gout.
White bread, polished rice, pasta, noodle, corn, corn flour, potato, etc. are all high in starch content. Starch is broken down into sugar in our body, and when there is excessive sugar accumulation, it gets stored in the body as fat. To get a flat tummy, avoid starchy foods. Switch to healthier alternatives such as brown bread and brown rice.
Negative calorie foods are fruits and veggies that require more energy to metabolize them than the calories that these foods hold. They have high water content, vitamins, minerals, and proteins.
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TIPS on growing edibles in Autumn/Winter
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ou might think that the colder months aren’t great for growing veggies, but in South Africa, April until the end of August is a great time to plant vegetables to grow in winter. Actually not only Edibles but all plants. You can be enjoying home-grown veg and a new garden, lovely jubley. One of the reasons we love our winter vegetable garden is that snails and other pests are much less of a problem. Plus you usually don’t have to water as much because of the cooler temperatures, a bonus in a drought. The edibles also will become more established in the cooler months, especially perennial herbs which will flourish come spring.
3. Broad beans Autumn is the best time to sow delicious broad beans as they get established in the still-warm soil and can be left over winter for an early taste of spring later in the year. Sow seeds at a depth of 5 to 10 cm, with about 15 to 20 cm between plants, and pick to eat from August. The podded beans are best eaten young. You can also snip off the green tops after the first pods appear – they’re delicious when simply wilted with butter. TOP TIP: Broad beans grow best in a sunny spot sheltered from wind. They enjoy rich, moist, well-drained soil.
How to grow your own vegetables from seed
4. Thyme
If you’re sowing these winter growing vegetables from seed, you may want to cover the ground with perforated polythene to encourage the seeds to germinate, but seedling should be able to cope without protection, if put behind a window in morning sun.
This hardy herb is low-growing so it makes great ground cover in a border, or it can be planted in pots together with other evergreen herbs like rosemary. Buy it now as small plants, water well, dig a hole and plant in a garden border. Firm it in well and water again. Make sure this herb is not over watered much like all herbs.
1. Shallots All onions are easy to grow over winter, but shallots are the best money-saver as they’re more expensive in the veggie shop than ordinary onions. Plant the mini bulbs, called sets, so the tip just protrudes through the soil. Leave a space of 18cm between each one. Harvest in June after the leaves turn yellow. Please remember shallots and radish are not nice if watered by grey water , purely because of the layers the onion has and the rough skin a radish has. TOP TIP: To keep shallots growing, you’ll need to make sure the soil drains well so they stay quite dry.
2. Cauliflower Did you know, the head of the cauliflower is called the curd? Cauliflower is one of the best vegetables to grow in winter because you don’t have to worry about caterpillars eating your crop when it’s cold! The seedlings must be planted about 60cm apart and grown in richly fertilised soil, which should never be allowed to dry out. Sow at intervals so that you can have fresh cauliflower throughout the year. TOP TIP: Don’t let sunshine reach the cauliflower curds. This will cause them to discolour. Tie the leaves closed, over the curds, with string. 86 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
If it’s going in a pot, plant slightly deeper than the plastic pot it came in, and leave room for it to fill out as it grows. Thyme is so versatile and can be used to pep up meat, veg, soups and stuffings, it is a yummy herb. TOP TIP: Thyme can also be used as an edible ground cover. Buy seed in bulk to create a thyme lawn. It also grows well between rocks and paving. If you have no time for seeds then purchase a punnet of time… personally I prefer a more established herb, growing from seed is time consuming.
5. Garlic Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in winter. Start it off in seedling trays so they take root before you transplant them outdoors. Break the bulbs into cloves, push each clove into the compost and put in a warm bright spot. Keep the soil moist until shoots form, then plant outdoors later in May. Your garlic should be ready to harvest in September, but you can also snip the green garlic shoots and use them in recipes as you would chives. TOP TIP: Garlic does best in well-drained, rich soil with lots of compost, in a raised bed.
gardeningtips 6. Spring onions
9. Spinach
These mini sweet onions are easy and cheap to grow, but make sure you choose a variety that’s hardy in winter. Sow seeds from early autumn and they’ll be ready to harvest in late winter to early spring. They’re a must for your salads. If you buy the spring onion in a punnets, then split each individual spring onion… grows so much better.
This popular vegetable doesn’t do so well in summer, but loves autumn weather to grow. Sow spinach seeds thinly, 15mm deep in rows 30cm apart and, as long as the weather isn’t really cold, they’ll germinate in 5 to 9 days. Make successive sowings for a continuous supply. Harvest from July, picking smaller leaves for salads.
TOP TIP: Spring onions thrive in loose soil that’s wellfertilised and drains well.
TOP TIP: The trick to good spinach is a good start. Keep it moist and cool and don’t be shy about fertilising.
7. Winter gem lettuce
10. Snap peas
This lettuce latest variety can be grown right through the winter and forms a crunchy sweet heart, so it’s an excellent choice. Sow a few at a time directly into the ground at twoweek intervals from the end of April through to the end of July. This ensures you get a continuous supply. The hearty lettuce is ready to harvest 8 to 12 weeks later.
Snap peas are some of the easiest vegetables to grow in winter. Sow the seeds directly into the ground, about 10 cm apart, then keep them moist to encourage germination. Make sure each pea plant has something to climb up — a stake or trellis will do. Once they start producing pods, make sure you pick them regularly, because the more you pick, the more the plants produce.
TOP TIP: Lettuce grows best in rich, cool and moist soil, as it’s 95% water. Most lettuce is not overly full of nutrients however add spinach, kale, watercress and rocket then you have your salad full of nutrients.
8. Micro Greens Micro-leaf varieties are a new variety of salad — they’re basically seedlings of plants, such as broccoli or radish, picked very young. They’re popular as they make salads look so exotic and the hardy leaves are full of nutrients. They’ll happily grow on a window sill over winter.These lil gems are full of goodness. Follow the directions on the packet to sow — the leaves grow quickly and are ready to eat in just 12 to 15 days. Pick for salads and sandwiches, usually at the first leaf stage. TOP TIP: Keep the soil damp and remove weeds so the greens don’t compete for water.
Bonus: Fruit trees Most fruit trees, like apple and pear, should be planted any time from April through winter. You need to buy a small but established tree, as it’s hard to grow good cropping trees from seed. Bare root trees are cheaper as it saves on bulky delivery, or small potted trees are a good choice. Plant now and harvest the fruit from late next summer. TOP TIP: If you don’t have much space, mini trees such as dwarf citrus trees thrive in pots.
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Teaching Your Puppy: OBEDIENCE TRAINING BASICS
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or successful training, practice the following basic training steps with your puppy every day. Keep training sessions short. Your puppy will see everything as a game, so keep him stimulated by changing what he’s learning. Do each command for about five minutes and come back to it whenever you can. Practice the commands in lots of different places — in the living room, garden, hall or kitchen, even out on walks — so that he gets used to responding to you in all sorts of situations. You can use the click technique to help with other aspects of your puppy’s training, such as encouraging him to stand still for grooming and getting him used to traveling by car. Your puppy will learn very quickly and respond to love and affection as well as rewards. Obedience training will help build a lasting bond between the two of you and you’ll be rewarded with a happy, well-trained dog.
Table manners Giving in to your puppy’s every need is not a good thing. As your puppy grows, so will his need to assert himself. Puppies often choose mealtimes as a battleground. But giving in to him is a mistake. You need to make sure he knows that you won’t respond to his every demand. Your puppy needs to learn that people around him, particularly small children, can be a bit unpredictable. But he needs to accept that their unpredictable behavior is not threatening. You can help him do this by imitating a child’s behavior. Try stepping quickly towards his bowl — then drop in a treat. Gently bump into him, while he’s eating, or roll toys nearby — anything to cause a distraction, but drop a treat in the bowl to reward him for continuing to eat calmly. Do this every so often, but not at every meal. If your puppy freezes mid-mouthful, growls or glares at you, stop and try again another time. If this continues, it’s best to seek advice from a veterinary behaviorist or certified dog trainer.
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Reading your puppy’s body language Dogs have always communicated with each other by using body language. This involves facial expressions, body postures, noises and scents. Dogs will use their mouth, eyes, ears and tail to express emotions. By learning how to interpret your puppy’s body language, you can interpret your puppy’s intentions. Signs of aggression or submission If your puppy is feeling brave or aggressive, he’ll try to make himself larger by standing tall, with his ears and tail sticking upright. He’ll also push out his chest and raise the hair on his neck and back. He might also growl and wave his tail slowly. On the other hand, a submissive dog will try to make himself appear small and act like a puppy. This is because an adult dog will “tell off” a puppy but not attack him. Submission 88 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
will take the form of a sideways crouch near to the ground, his tail held low but wagging away. He may also try to lick the face of the dominant dog or human. He may even roll on his back. Your puppy’s tail Most of us recognize that tail wagging is a sign of friendliness and pleasure, but the tail can indicate other moods, too. The normal way a dog holds his tail varies from breed to breed but generally speaking, a tail held higher than 45 degrees to the back expresses alertness and interest. If your puppy’s tail is waved slowly and stiffly, that’s an expression of anger. If it’s clamped low over his hindquarters, it means your pet is afraid. An anxious or nervous dog may droop his tail but wag it stiffly. Your puppy’s eyes If your dog’s eyes are half closed, that’s a sign of pleasure or submission, while eyes wide open can indicate aggression. In the wild, dogs stare at each other until one backs down or makes a challenge, so you should never attempt to outstare your puppy, especially if he’s nervous. Your puppy’s smile Submissive dogs and some breeds such as Labradors often open their mouths in a kind of lop-sided “grin”, and indeed, it is a sign of friendliness. But when lips are drawn back tightly to bare the teeth, that’s aggression, make no mistake. Wanting to play If your puppy wants to play, he’ll raise a paw or bow down and bark to attract attention. Or he might offer up a toy, or bound up to another dog to get him to join in a chase. How your dog sees you Your puppy will watch you to read your body signals more than he will listen to you, and he’ll quickly learn what you’re feeling even without you speaking. If you want to improve communication with your puppy, you can improve upon your own body language. For example, crouching down with arms opened out is a welcome sign while towering over him and staring is a sign of threat. How your puppy learns Your puppy will learn very quickly, so it’s important that he learns how to behave properly right from the start. Dogs learn by association, so if your puppy does something good, reward him. Then the action is much more likely to be repeated. But the reward must be linked to the action, so he must be rewarded quickly, within a second or two. The reward itself can be a few kibbles of puppy food or praise, or both. Your puppy needs to be taught what he can and cannot do. Some harmless behaviors can be ignored, but potentially dangerous ones need to be handled immediately by interrupting the behavior with a sharp “no” to get his attention — be sure to reward him when he stops and pays attention to you. Shouting or hitting will not help your puppy learn.
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History of the South African Astronomical Observatory (Part 2) A yardstick to the nearest stars
The Airy transit circle was installed at the Cape in 1855. It remained the principal instrument for measuring star positions until 1905. The observatory was not by any means a failure, however. Fallows had worked hard and well, although delays at the Admiralty (even after death!) meant that most of his measurements of the southern stars appeared only in 1851. His successor Henderson “gave to the world a catalogue of the principal Southern stars of an equal accuracy with the contemporaneous work of the best observatories in the Northern hemisphere, and which will in all time be regarded as the true basis of refined sidereal astronomy in the Southern hemisphere.” Henderson also made “by far the most accurate” measurement of the Moon’s distance then available. But his most remarkable achievement was to make the first observations from which the distance of a star (other than the Sun) could be calculated. The slight shifts he measured in the position of Alpha Centauri (about one five thousandth of a degree) were equivalent to measuring the diameter of a 1 cent piece 4 km away. To achieve this accuracy at the Cape in 1833 with a mural circle in serious need of repair required both skill and determination.
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Visitors were common even in the early days of the observatory, when Fallows preached in the southeast ground floor room he fitted up as the first Anglican chapel in South Africa. Some visitors were a great asset. Sir John Herschel’s experience was invaluable to Maclear in the 1830’s. Frank McClean detected oxygen in the atmospheres of hot stars during his visit in the 1890s, and donated the observatory’s first large telescope.
But a certain Captain Bosse challenged Maclear to a duel, offending Maclear’s sense of the proprieties by sending the challenge with a mere baker. In the early twentieth century, visitors who might interfere with ‘the important duties of a scientific establishment . . . for the gratification of mere curiosity’ were kept at bay with a ‘paper of questions’ asking whether they had an observatory of their own and requesting references.
Stars, lighthouses and Livingstone
‘Modus Operandi’. Charles Piazzi Smyth (right) and assistants ‘create’ a base line in preparationfor the great survey to establish the shape of the Earth’s southern hemisphere.
Work sped up drastically when the original mural circle that had given Henderson and Fallows such trouble was finally replaced. (The large pivot was only soldered on loosely, making the whole instrument wobble.) The third astronomer at the Cape, Thomas Maclear, found himself responsible for more work than the Greenwich Observatory but with only a fraction of the staff. He kept track of tides and of the magnetic dip and deviation, founded the Meteorological Commission, and made the first accurate surveys in South Africa (nearly starting a riot in the Grand Parade amid a suspicious crowd), besides making vast numbers of accurate astronomical observations, investigating wrecks, establishing lighthouses, and being an active member of the Weights and Measures Commission, the Committee of the Association for Exploring Central Africa, and many other bodies.
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The explorer/missionary David Livingstone learned to use the sextant from Maclear, who became a lifelong friend. Quite naturally it was Maclear who did the calculations necessary to produce accurate geographical positions from Livingstone’s observations.
Maclear as weather wizard, in a cartoon from The Squib (1870). Rain twice forced postponement of the official opening of the Albert Dock. Maclear was responsible for Cape Town’s main weather station, and was the obvious choice as scapegoat. 90 | Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018
Maclear even contributed to the development of art at the Cape – by firing Thomas Bowler, who was to be a far greater success as a sketcher and painter of Cape scenes than as a ‘labourer’ at the Royal Observatory. Bowler did have an impact on astronomy, however. In the preface to Maclear’s account of Astronomical Observations Made at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, in the Year 1834, a discrepancy in the observations is connected with ‘the eyepiece having come into contact with Thos. Bowler’s head’.
history series he also embarked on a less ambitious photographic survey of the southern sky from the Cape – paying much of the cost himself. Gill’s Cape Photographic Durchmusterung gave positions and brightnesses for 454875 southern stars.
Scratching for Ireland
In the 1750s Nicholas de la Caille made careful measurements at the Cape which appeared to show that the shape of the southern hemisphere of the Earth was not the same as the shape of the northern hemisphere — the Earth was slightly pear-shaped. In 1837 the Admiralty authorised a new attempt. Maclear and his assistants Charles Piazzi Smyth and William Mann spent ten years dragging delicate astronomical instruments to such inhospitable sites as the peaks of Kamiesberg, Winterberg, and Sneeuwkop. At least two of the crew died in the ten years of thirst, blizzards, and dust. Leopards and Bushmen provided occasional unexpected excitement. The zenith sector sent from London for these treks was a towering, fragile device whose protection from mountain storms was a 20-foot wigwam ‘which no ordinary system of rope stays can control in windy weather’. At the end of ten years of effort and hardship, Maclear and his assistants had not only established the true shape of the southern hemisphere of the Earth, but had made the first accurate geodetic surveys of South Africa, extending hundreds of kilometers inland. Maclear’s 36 years of observations of the stars, Moon, and planets were of equally excellent quality, but were so voluminous that only in the decades after Maclear’s retirement was enough computing labour available to publish the results.
The very image of a modern observatory
Later in the nineteenth century, the Cape observatory pioneered in showing how photography could revolutionise astronomy. David Gill’s career in astronomy began when he installed a 12-inch reflecting telescope in his father’s garden, and used it to take an ‘exceptionally good’ photograph of the Moon. A leading British astronomer kept his copy of Gill’s photograph mounted in his dining room window for the rest of his life, and a visitor who saw it offered Gill his first professional post in astronomy. Three years after becoming director of the Royal Observatory at the Cape, Gill found it possible to photograph the great comet of 1882 – and many faint stars in the same field. Mapping the sky had always meant measuring star positions one by one. The comet pictures suggested that a single photograph might record thousands of stars. Before long Gill was involved in organising a massive international effort to produce a detailed photographic ‘Map of the Heavens’. As a first step,
Difficulties over the lens and other parts of the 24-inch refractor Grubb later made for the observatory fill six volumes of correspondence, and ended in such acrimony that arbitration was necessary. The arbitrator seems to have found all parties concerned somewhat unreasonable.
A hive of activity
To end uncertainty about the distance of the Sun, Gill led an international effort to measure the exact positions of three asteroids (minor planets) as seen from different parts of the Earth. He also attacked the problem spectroscopically, measuring the changing velocities of bright stars as the Earth moved around the Sun. Gill’s distance to the Sun remained the standard for nearly half a century. Work at the Cape also produced improved measurements of the mass of Jupiter and of the Moon. Gill’s distances to other stars were ‘. . . the only reliable determinations . . . ever made in the Southern Hemisphere . . . almost . . . the first extensive series of parallaxes, which command the entire confidence of astronomers.’ For a newspaper interview, Gill compared his accuracy in measuring star positions to measuring a threepenny piece a hundred miles away (which prompted the comment that only a Scot would be worried about a threepenny piece at that distance). On a more earthbound level, Gill extended African surveys to Namibia and northern Zambia. When Gill first arrived, he found an observatory with limited, aging equipment, so poorly maintained that bees were taking over one wing of the main building. When he left, the observatory was investigating the physical nature of stars with large modern (1901) refractors. His quadrupled staff included ladies to measure photographic plates, West African ‘Kroomen’ and specialist experts on double stars and on spectroscopy (the art of estimating chemical composition, temperature, etc. from the intensities of the rainbow colours of a spectrum). Early work with the spectroscope at the Cape identified silicon, oxygen and europium in stars, while a somewhat more eccentric publication described an analysis of the elements found in lead pencils. In 1907, the Royal Observatory at the Cape of Good Hope was the finest observatory in the southern hemisphere. Gill’s ultramodern Reversible Transit Circle proved so reliable and accurate that it remained in use until 1972. For decades, accurate positions for southern stars depended mainly on this one instrument. (The bees occasionally try for a comeback by invading one of the older buildings.) Seeff Property Pages | June - July 2018 | 91
Written for the Observatory’s 175th anniversary (1995) – Original text by CD Laney
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The observatory survey crew spent a winter observing at Sneeuwkop, where one of the men died of exposure. A sailor employed on the survey drowned crossing a river.
The ‘astrographic’ telescope for photographing the heavens at the Cape not only faced endless political difficulties in Britain because the hostile Astronomer Royal, but was also delayed by the inability of Howard Grubb in Dublin to get the lens ready. In a letter to the Cape observatory, Grubb complained that an Irish Republican on his staff had scratched and otherwise sabotaged Grubb’s lenses. When told that the focus was so far off that 3 cm had to be sawed off the length of the tube, Grubb simply pleaded strain and overwork. A man who always carried a loaded gun when testing lenses at night was certainly under strain.
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LITIGATION VERSUS ARBITRATION - by Belinda Lewis This month we take a moment to consider the difference between 2 processes of dispute resolution in South Africa, namely: Litigation and Arbitration. We review the basic elements of each as well as the benefits and pitfalls one experiences when going through either. This article aims to clarify for you why you might prefer to use the one means over the other to resolve a civil dispute. LITIGATION is a very old process of dispute resolution which takes place in our courts whether it be the Magistrates’ or High court and the respective Appeal Courts of those. A Magistrate or Judge presides over the process, hearing each case put forward and delivering a judgment thereafter. Civil litigation is between 2 parties and criminal litigation is between 1 (or more parties) and the State. Civil litigation cases are conducted in a very public forum and the process is formal and highly regulated. The entire matter is of public record with anyone, including the press, having access to the records that are filed as part of each party’s case. ARBITRATION on the contrary is a far less formal mode of dispute resolution which does not take place in a courtroom but a venue of the parties’ choice. An arbitration hearing is conducted completely outside the ambit of the courts. Basically, parties in a dispute with one another would proceed to have the matter adjudicated by arbitration in terms of a pre-agreement with one another when they contracted initially (before the dispute arose) or at the time of the dispute,
rather than electing to go through the civil litigation process for reasons which will be outlined below. The parties will agree on the rules and processes of the arbitration for instance: - When will it be held and where? - Who will the arbitrator be? - Is an appeal process agreed to? An essential point of difference with arbitration is that an arbitrator can be appointed by mutual agreement and be one who is skilled and experienced in the subject matter of the dispute. For instance, in a building dispute, the arbitrator might well be an architect or building engineer. This is not so with civil litigation where the Magistrate or Judge is appointed by the State and the parties have little or no control over their appointment, which can even be on a roster basis. It is far quicker to get an arbitration hearing than a court date. As soon as all the parties are ready with their documentation and the availability of their expert witnesses has been secured, the arbitration hearing can be set down – on average it can be a matter of months, with the process being completed within approximately 6 months.
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On the contrary, it can take 18 months to 2 years to get to the trial court in a civil litigation matter. In both cases it would obviously depend on the nature and complexity of the matter. Disputes which are arbitrated are completely private and confidential- both the hearing and all documentation involved. One can also add in a “confidentiality clause� into the arbitration agreement which would force both parties to maintain confidentiality around the entire process.
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In conclusion, one can see from the above that the arbitration process has certain advantages over litigation; however, the cost thereof can be a deterrent. I believe that each2013/2014 has its firm place and function in our legal system.
In LITIGATION, the judgment of the court can be taken on appeal. With the Western Cape High Court for instance, to a full bench of judges, then to the Supreme Court of Appeal and if still unsuccessful, to the Constitutional Court in certain circumstances. An appeal can add on an additional 2 years to the final determination and outcome of the dispute. ARBITRATION awards on the other hand possess a quality of finality. In general, arbitration awards are final. If the parties agree to an appeal procedure, the arbitration award may be appealed to a bench of 3 arbitrators. Even if the matter is appealed, the appeal can be heard as soon as a date can be set by the arbitrators and the parties to the dispute. Therefore, even the appeal in arbitration can be dealt with far more expeditiously than in the formal litigation process. ARBITRATION, is however a more costly route to follow than the litigation process. With arbitration, the cost of the venue and arbitrator is covered by the parties themselves whereas with litigation, the cost of the courtroom, the magistrate or judge and other court officials is covered by you, the tax payer. Having said that, time is money and the lengthly appeal processes involved could mean a turnaround time of approximately 4 years from inception to final determination of the dispute.
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