Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl Property Pages Mag (now BLUE) Summer 2015

PROPERT Y PAGES COVER PROPERTY

ATLANTIC SEABOARD

S U M ME R

2015/6

& CITY BOWL

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A PLACE IN THE SUN

THE PRECISION KITCHEN

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R111 MILLION

Compact City Chic

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FROM SAMUEL SEEFF Property Market Still Packed with Opportunity

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t is not a lack of buyers, but rather a lack of stock that is characterising much of the housing market right now. The recent twenty five basis point interest rate hike notwithstanding, conditions within the market continue to favour sellers.

While the economic climate remains muted and many sectors are slowing down, the property market is one area that still provides plenty of opportunity.

Our branches continue to report strong buyer interest with excellent attendance at show houses.

Sellers are still seeing good offers and, provided they are pegging their price in line with what buyers are prepared to pay, are seeing good prices, often close to or even full asking price.

In many areas, the time that it now takes to sell a property has almost halved from what it was two to three years ago.

Well priced properties in high demand areas can sell for well within a month of listing, sometimes in less than a week.

In most areas, the number of properties on the market has reduced drastically, yet another factor pointing to the

still favourable selling conditions. Agents report that in primary areas, for example, there are now waiting lists of bond and cash-ready buyers.

The buoyant conditions have also led to many areas seeing excellent double-digit price growth over the last two years.

This, on the back of stronger demand and buyers willing to pay more to get their hands on the right property in the right location.

While the economic challenges are no doubt mounting, we believe that the housing market will maintain its good balance throughout this year. Regardless, there will always be buyers and people who need to move for whatever reason, being transferred to another location, or getting a promotion and looking to move to a better house or area, for example.

This means that there will always be activity in the housing market, sometimes a bit less, as the case was three to five years ago, and sometimes more, as we have seen over the last two years.

With demand levels still well above what it was two years ago, now is still a particularly favourable time for sellers.

We are delighted

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of real estate buys or to find your nearest branch if you are looking to sell or obtain a valuation for your property.

TEL: +27 (0) 82 452 8110

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5 NETTLETON ROAD CLIFTON FETCHES A RECORD-BREAKING PRICE OF R111 MILLION. A VIEW LIKE NO OTHER.

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THE PRECISION KITCHEN

DÉCOR AND DESIGN

bulthaup, A LEADING GERMAN BRAND INTRODUCES THE FUTURE OF THE KITCHEN.

A YOUNG DESIGNER HEADS HOME AFTER THREE YEARS IN SPAIN, BRINGING BACK SOME SPANISH INFLUENCES.

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MARKET OVERVIEW

CAMPSBAY IS ABUZZ. YOUNG, CASHRICH BUYERS AND TENANTS ARE PUSHING PROPERTY PRICES TO RECORD HEIGHTS.

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LIFESTYLE: MIX IT UP

TRAVEL: ZANZIBAR

SPOTLIGHT ON: TUNNELS UNDER THE CITY

AT PLAY: YACHTING IN CAPE TOWN

FUTURE HOMES: CHIC CITY COMPACT

ENTERTAINMENT: TWELVE APOSTLES

ART & DINING: CHARCOAL

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INSIGHT

ATLANTIC SEABOARD & CITY BOWL PROPERTY A WORLD-CLASS LOCATION BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AND SEA THAT CONSISTENTLY STANDS THE TEST OF TIME

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ape Town, the Mother City, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Fronted by vast expanses of white, Blue Flag beaches, and beautiful blue ocean, all set against the backdrop of the towering Table Mountain range, the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl area is home to some of the most desirable real estate in the world.

There is only so much land between the mountains and the sea and its scarcity and desirability is consistently reflected in the prices Sellers demand and the prices Buyers are prepared to pay for their pieces of the Cape Town dream.

Added to the world-class coastal location is some of the best weather, a laid-back cosmopolitan lifestyle with street cafés aplenty, an ever evolving smorgasbord of experiences and entertainment and access to top-class infrastructure, including the V&A Waterfront with its international retail brands and harbour-side dining.

For the culture enthusiast, the city offers a wealth of activities, from ballet and opera to international theatre productions and art films.

As consistent market leaders in the sales and rental of prestigious residential properties, with a proud history of record-setting successes in the area, we enjoy the contribution we are able to make to our great city. In that spirit, we’re very excited to bring you this, the very first edition of our Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl Property Pages.

The magazine is being widely distributed, reaching home owners, visitors, including thousands of visiting cruise line passengers, as well as to international hotel guests and upcountry visitors; yet another aspect of our focused commitment to reach more and more unique Buyers for

our Sellers; a policy that is constantly reflected in our unparalleled sales successes.

Each quality issue will showcase a carefully selected collection of luxury homes, as well as related lifestyle content from the City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard which we hope you’ll enjoy whether relaxing at home, in our coffee shops or on our beaches.

Come visit us at any one of our six exclusive Summer Property Expos at the V&A Waterfront – Africa’s most visited destination.

Please feel free to contact us for all your property needs, whether you’re selling, renting or looking for commercial space, we’d love to be of service to you.

Contact Seeff

Atlantic Seaboard/Sea Point: +27 (0) 21 434 915 Camps Bay: +27 (0) 21 438 1055 V&A Waterfront: +27 (0) 21 425 5970 City Bowl/CBD: +27 (0) 21 423 9146

www.seeff.com

IAN SLOT

Managing Director, Seeff Atlantic Seaboard, V&A Waterfront Marina and City Bowl

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PAINT IT RED

MIX IT UP

Summer in Cape Town. Time to shake off the slumber and prepare for those long, balmy days that are the envy of the world. A chance to mix it up – whether with the perfect cocktails, healthiest shakes, trendiest accessories or most beautiful people.

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1 PS3 THRUSTMASTER FERRARI WIRELESS GAMEPAD Battle it out at Monza and Monaco with Hamilton and Vettel. This limited edition stunning accessory is suited for both PC and PS3. £499+ on collectors’ sites.

Or visit Thrustmaster.com 2 BELLA LINEA SPORT ROCKET BLENDER This compact blender with travel cup blends whole

fruits and vegetables in seconds. Perfect for an on-the-go tasty nutrient boost to keep you in tip-top summer shape.

R449 at Yuppiechef.com 3 VESPA GTS 300 SUPER Tourists and their 4x4s take up parking spaces and block traffic. Show them the quick way of zipping out and back to the beach with this timeless trendy scooter.

R93,000 from Vespa.co.za

4 SMEG RETRO MIXER You’ll love the die cast aluminium body and 10step variable speed plus a safety lock when the head is tilted up. It also has a large capacity stainless steel bowl.

R6,990 at Yuppiechef.com 5 ARTISAN CORDLESS HAND BLENDER Powerful and cordless, it comes with two blending arms, three stainless steel

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blade bells, a food chopper, whisk and mixing pitcher.

R4,490 at Yuppiechef.com 6 BUGATTI VELA BLENDER Smoothies, quick soups and dips bursting with flavour are so much a part of al fresco dining that you’ll need this workhorse in reach at all times. Vroom vroom, start it up and get cooking in style.

R3,210 at Yuppiechef.com

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TIPS FOR COFFEE LOVERS 8 6

BACKWASH

If you use your espresso machine daily, a backwash once a month is necessary to remove any coffee oils and grounds that have built up over time.

STEAM WAND

Keep the steam wand clean by wiping it with a damp cloth immediately after every use.

This will prevent milk from burning – and sticking – to the outside of it, which is much more difficult to clean off.

9 7 LKS ENAMEL POTJIE This 7.8 litre potjie will brighten up your braai area. Its enamel coated cast iron construction allows for use on open fire or on a gas braai. Perfect for your first lobster pot or seafood curry.

R1,199 at Yuppiechef.com 8 MINIME DELONGHI MACCHIATO MAGIC The Nescafe Dolce Gusto range creates perfect

single-cup servings. And with 15-bars of pressure, your crema is delivered in under 30 seconds.

R1,650 at select retailers 9 CARTIER FOUNTAIN PEN Remember how precious each entry in your summer diary was when you penned your romantic secrets with black ink? Dip right back in with a golden fountain pen crafted under

the classic, carefull eye of Cartier.

From R9,000 at select retailers 10 BREVILLE ESPRESSO MACHINE This 15-bar programmable espresso machine has a built-in burr grinder with an integrated bean hopper and grind size selector.

Choose between single cup or double cup.

R6,999 at Yuppiechef.com

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A PLACE IN THE SUN C L I F T O N ’ S R111 MILLION VIEW

Only three residential properties in the Cape have ever sold over the R100 million mark, and Seeff has sold two of them. Most recently, Number 5 Nettleton Road in Clifton, a street where the previous high was R60 million, sold for a record R111 million.

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he one thing we can all agree on, is that the view from this Stefan Antoni-designed house is just spectacular. The whole front of the house, all 1,318 square metres, opens up to the azure horizons of the Atlantic, seeing all the way to the Americas – well, almost, it feels.

And this house was designed to live with the view. There are several ultra-luxurious lounge areas at each level, the main level flowing out to a pool deck that spills into the horizon over the infinity pool. When the weather turns, ultra-high glass stack doors keep the elements at bay and the beauty close by, while underfloor heating keeps the climate just right.

The master bedroom suite covers an entire floor and one could likely fit both the Samoan and the All Black rugby teams, locks included, in the same bed with you without knowing when they roll over. If they bother you, call the butler, who has his own apartment section in the house. Or invite them to join you in your 10-seater in-house cinema. Better still, send them to your gym. In fact, the house is big enough for them to play a quick pick-up of sevens-a-side!

According to Ian Slot, Managing Director of Seeff Atlantic Seaboard, this exceptional property joins the other R20 million plus properties that have contributed to over R1 billion in sales this year across the seaboard. With the Rand weak, and with housing stock low, it seems that prices will just keep on surging.

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ASKING: Sold for record R111 million SIZE: 1,381 square metres DESIGN: Stefan Antoni INCLUDES: Butler’s apartment & 10-seater cinema. Own lift.

AGENT: Lance Cohen on lance@seeff.com or +27 (0) 82 416 6103 (cell) or +27 (0) 21 434 9175 (office)

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MARKET OVERVIEW

YOUNG, CASH-RICH BUYERS

CAMPS BAY BOOM With its excellent 60/40 mix of freehold and sectional title homes and apartments, Camps Bay property remains popular despite the overall slowing in the economy and housing market. With the average sales price for the suburb now some R1.5 million more than last year, buyers continue signalling their confidence in property here.

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he property market in Camps Bay keeps delivering a stellar performance for sellers, according to Ian Slot, Seeff’s Managing Director for the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl. The demand for property here has never been higher. Based on this year’s sales, Camps Bay now boasts an average sales price of almost R10 million, which is about a 20% increase over last year’s R8.4 million.

Pola Jocum, who has been operating in the area for more than 35 years, says Camps Bay now easily ranks as one of the most sought-after areas in the country. It has an X-factor

– the perfect combination of a palm-fringed white beach, cosmopolitan lifestyle, desirable real estate and excellent returns on investment. There is only so much property to go around and buyers are, therefore, prepared to pay ever-higher prices.

The excellent performance of the market here is clearly reflective of its Blue Chip status, but Camps Bay also offers you more for your money compared to neighbouring Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and even the Waterfront.

This, says Slot, has attracted those looking to get a strong foothold on the Atlantic Seaboard and has resulted in both the number of properties sold and the value

doubling from five years ago.

Another trend is that it is not the traditionally older buyers, but younger, cash-rich buyers who have driven much of the activity.

More than 60% of the R1.5bn in sales since the start of last year came from younger buyers, with 80% of these deals being cash.

Freehold houses remain the biggest seller, accounting for some 66% of activity, with 114 units sold to the value of almost R1.175bn. Whereas only about 10% of all freehold house sales were above the R10 million price mark (ranging to a highest price of only R13.5 million) five years ago, almost 40% of recent sales are above that price level. This

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includes six R20 million-plus sales (ranging up to R24 million), with the highest price achieved this year for a home sold by Seeff agents, Lyn Pope and Rochelle Serman. A good location in the suburb is now so sought-after that Pope and Serman recently sold an older home in Park Avenue, about two blocks up from the beach, for R9.5 million, which was more than the asking price of R8.995 million.

The house is being demolished to make way for a new dream villa. (This particular property, incidentally, was bought by the seller in 2007 for R5.5 million and,

thus, sold for a profit of R4 million, delivering a return on investment of 173% in just seven years.)

Camps Bay also has a very dynamic rental market and, according to agents Christine Ireland and Tamar Cheerin, commands some of the highest rental rates in the country. Longterm rentals now range from around R30 000 per month for a house to around R80 000 on average, but can go as high as R150 000 for an exclusive villa with stunning finishes and sea views.

The suburb is also extremely popular for short term lets,

especially with holiday makers who flock here over the summer months. Daily rates can now range up to about R15 000 per day.

If Camps Bay is on your bucket list, Slot says you need to make your move sooner rather than later or risk paying ever higher prices. If you are a seller, it is still an excellent time to sell, provided your asking price is fair.

For more information, contact Seeff Camps Bay on +27 (0) 21 438 1055 or VISIT: WWW.SEEFF.COM

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URBAN EXPLORERS

THE GROUND BENEATH OUR FEET

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Just below the surface of the city lies a network of underground waterways that were built to manage the city’s supply of fresh mountain water. For the daring, the less claustrophobic and for some graffiti artists, it is a place of adventure.

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ape Town was first settled because of the water which collects on her mountains in the form of streams and springs. In fact, the ancient Khoi name for Cape Town is Camissa – the place of sweet waters.

If water is at the heart of Cape Town’s long history, where, you may well ask, is her river system? The answer, it seems, is that it was sent underground and has long since been obscured beneath her pavements.

Cape Town once had an abundance of open waterways to transport fresh water from Table Mountain to residents and trading ships docked in the harbour. But over time, the growth of the city meant the waterways and canals had to make way for roads and buildings. Tunnels were dug and the many open waterways were subsequently channelled underground.

Today these forgotten tunnels, measuring about two metres in diameter, still snake along under the streets of the CBD. Some are relatively well trafficked by graffiti artists, but others have been so long forgotten that you could stand right next to their entrance and not realise there was anything there at all.

While the city’s many hiking trails have been celebrated repeatedly (and for good reason), her tunnels remain the jewel in her crown. Or, more specifically, the jewel under her crown. And because it’s always fascinating to pull back the curtain and get a look at the city that came before us, there’s a group of urban explorers who’ll help you rediscover these secret water tunnels, some of which date as far back as 1652.

But be warned: You need to be relatively fit to tour the tunnels, as some parts can be very slippery and you will encounter various obstacles and ladders. Exploring the tunnels with back problems is not advised.

MORE INFO: WWW.GOODHOPEADVENTURES.COM

bulthau The Precision Kitchen

By Ramรณn Casadรณ, Design Director at bulthaup South Africa

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STYLE

The kitchen space is all about touch and feel – it is the area where we create with our hands.

The bulthaup philosophy blends the finest German traditions of craftsmanship and precision engineering in kitchen cabinetry with the vision of combining function and aesthetics initiated

by Bauhaus and the Ulm School of Design.

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he needs of the client provide the compass for every bulthaup design.

Once these functional requirements are specified, bulthaup will deliver a luxury kitchen with precision solutions, superior design and meticulous workmanship. After 60 years, bulthaup designs have re-invented the kitchen itself and have won numerous awards for innovation, notably the Architects Partner Gold Award 2014 for Kitchens and the Wallpaper Award 2013 for Best Storage.

Every bulthaup kitchen is one-of-a-kind. All aspects of food preparation and entertainment ambitions are considered and integrated into the planning. From the overarching design, to the ergonomics of where appliances are placed, to the storage of cutlery and glassware, and the size and location of the pantry and scullery, bulthaup clients have very detailed pictures in mind for their kitchens and often budget more than the traditional 10% of the value of the home to realise those dreams.

Precision materials and components are ordered from Germany. Then, bulthaup fitters, trained and certified in Germany at the bulthaup headquarters, manage each installation. They use high-tech tools, such as laser levels and laser distometres to ensure millimetre precision, which is practically unknown in South Africa. bulthaup products represent the very highend of the kitchen furniture segment. They offer materials, fittings and finishes engineered in Germany with the highest levels of craftsmanship possible. All the hinges, the soft-touch mechanisms, and the handles, for example, are engineered to last 15-20 years.

Clients are thrilled by the use of new luxury materials from bulthaup, such as solid engineered

timber and aluminium finishes, as well as structured oak, which is becoming available in South Africa for the first time.

Yet, it is not just the products that are so compelling, it is this incredible focus on functionality paired with incomparable design and German engineering that produces the spectacular results.

PRECISION STORAGE

The new bulthaup interior storage system for the award-winning b3 range is called Prism. Clients can now customise the interior of their pull-outs in line with their specific needs and then re-define them every day as they desire. Combined with dividers and accessories, this allows users to tidy and organise cutlery, kitchen utensils, food items, dishes and much more, exactly to their preference.

The next great ideas from the bulthaup design team include e-touch technology for fridges that allows for a handle-free faรงade, and exquisitely crafted pocket doors that conceal anything from a coffee machine to large appliances when not in use. The effect of these innovations is that appliances disappear behind sleek walls.

Everything is seamless or is built in, including ceiling and down-draft extractors, appliances, wine refrigerators, freezers and ovens.

WWW.LIVINGKITCHENS.BULTHAUP.COM

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STYLE

VISIT: GREEN POINT (CT): 47 Somerset Rd +27 (0) 21 419 5445 KRAMERVILLE (JHB): 9 Kramer Rd at +27 (0) 11 262 5257

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AT PLAY

CAPE YACHTING

BOATING WORLD’S

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’S TARGA 48 OPEN

Yachting is called the king of sports and the sport of kings and for good reason, because when you hit the perfect conditions at sea with the right crew and the right yacht, nothing comes even close to the experience. It is a whole summer wrapped in one perfect day. But, they do sometimes call it the “Cape of Storms”, so it is seriously worth being guided into the sport by the very best in the industry.

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CO-OWNERSHIP

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t should have become part of the local lore by now that the Levy family of Boating World have salt water in their veins. Their patriarch was a water-ski champ and brought the family into yachting more than 50 years ago.

Today, as a 40-year-plus veteran of the industry, Derrick Levy sits atop a mass of industry and ocean experience that is put to good use for Boating World’s clients each day.

Operating from trendy Granger Bay, Boating World now exclusively represents many of the world’s very top yachting brands in South Africa. On the power boating side, Derrick has made the award-winning British Fairline brand a household name among locals, and currently, one of the most exciting new yachts in Cape waters is the Fairline Targe 48 Open. See if you can spot it lying off Clifton on a perfect summer’s day. Derrick reckons: “Some people aspire to own a Fairline for its comfort, style and luxury detailing and have no need to invest in the bigger – and consequentially more expensive – engine options. Fairline gives clients so

much versatility.”

Other trusted brands under Derrick and his team’s watchful eye include the equally enchanting Rivieras from Australia, the Searay range, FountainePajot (sail and power), Jeanneau (sail and power), as well as many well-known pre-owned yachts.

Regardless of your style of play, whether deep-sea game fishing, recreational ocean cruising, sailing, or anyone of the watersports, you would be well-advised to speak to Derrick and his team. Besides assisting you with a yacht purchase, Boating World offers a range of other complementary services, such as co-ownership programmes, maintenance plans, fishfinders/GPS equipment, air berths, marine insurance and much more.

CONTACT: DERRICK LEVY AT BOATING WORLD derrick@boatingworld.co.za Cell: 082 881 2607 Office: 0861 324 754 (national) www.boatingworld.co.za

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Boating World has come up with a very innovative way to become a 2015 Fairline Targa 48 Open owner through a shareownership scheme. You can own one-quarter of the yacht at a very reasonable R2 562 250 +VAT, including a threeyear warranty. Sleeping between 4-7 people, this luxurious yacht is airconditioned throughout.

She comes with ceramic hob, cockpit bar with griddle and icemaker.

State-of-the-art latest technology IPS Drives makes skippering a cinch even for beginners. Some great features included on this magnificent vessel are the folding teak deck table, AIS fitted to VHF, Autopilot, Radome and 12” GPS touchscreen display to helm. This beauty has a steel blue hull with stunning selected interior colours with leather seating. Teak laid cockpit floor and side decks round out the luxury feel.

When out for the day, a simple touch button retracts the sliding cockpit roof. Other activity features include the powered hydraulic swim platform, a sunbed on the bow and a 100hp Williams Jet RIB 285 with its own garage. After sunset, sofas convert to beds and mood lighting in the interior and exterior and underwater lights sets the romantic scene. So ends the perfect day.

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE NOUSCHKA OČENÁŠEK

Having recently returned from a three-and-ahalf year stint in Marbella, Spain, it’s clear that local Interior Designer, Nouschka Očenášek’s work exhibits a meticulous design aesthetic and a distinctly European flair.

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DÉCOR & DESIGN

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eople in the know will tell you that interior design is about more than just picking out fabrics, rugs and cushions to create beautiful spaces.

It is the crucial interface between architects and interior decorators, essential to creating the interior flow, the creative ethic, as well as the functional details that ensure a thoroughly considered and beautiful space. Designers are skilled professionals who combine extensive technical training with astute creativity.

Interior designer Nouschka Očenášek, whose work for a client in Spain and Cape Town is pictured here, identified and pursued her passion for creating and reinventing interior spaces soon after leaving school – eventually graduating top of her class from Observatory’s Design Time School of Interior Design.

Nouschka has since worked on projects ranging from corporate offices, to highstreet eateries and luxury residential properties in Cape Town, as well as in Europe, Singapore and the UK. She describes her professional style as “a mix of contemporary lines, timeless finishes and organic flow – with a cheeky, retro twist”.

Her work is on-trend, elegant, inviting and always liveable. She believes patience and a meticulous eye for detail play key roles in achieving practical design solutions.

Down-to-earth, approachable and creative, Nouschka is renowned for creating contemporary spaces that both calm and invigorate the senses. Her unique talent lies in her ability to blend modern and traditional interiors.

She prefers using soft, neutral colours which work to enhance a space and which provide the perfect backdrop for beautiful furniture, artworks and lighting. At the moment she’s into turquoise, taupes, warm greys and yellows, combined with raw timbers and organic shapes.

Nouschka ranks high in our book for her reply when asked what she would do with an extra R50,000 in a client budget: “Add Apple Airplay to all bedrooms to stream your Spotify music and rip all your anonymous dance moves.”

WWW.NOUSCHKAOCENASEK.COM

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FUTURE HOMES

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Award-winning London-based designer Simon Woodroffe has developed a solution to fitting 80 square metres of luxury living into half the space. With local City Bowl luxury apartments attracting a premium, it is just a matter of time before this compact chic style hits local shores.

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he key to how YO! Home shrinks space lies in the moving parts. The dining table rises out of the floor. The bed descends from the ceiling. A whole working kitchen disappears into the wall behind a sliding door. According to Woodroffe, “These moving parts draw on the wealth of engineering technology taken from fields as diverse as yacht and automotive design and the mechanics of stage production, allowing the transformation of a 40 square metre space – the size of a one bedroom apartment – into what feels like a much bigger home. Homes help shape our lives. They are our refuge and our rock. Since the invention of the city centre apartment, we’ve never really re-invented it. YO! Home is that new invention.”

Now into its second prototype YO! Home is building its first 24 modular apartments in a factory in the UK, which are scheduled to debut in Manchester. Not dissimilar to an auto assembly line, they start at one end and by the time the apartment reaches the other end, the finished product is lifted onto a truck and delivered

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to its location. The structural integrity is in the “box” itself, so the apartments are stacked on-site, a bit like LEGO, and services are connected. This process reduces on-site expenses and eliminates factors that affect build times, such as weather, and therefore costs overall, allowing a contractor to bring luxury living to everyone.

The YO! Home vision is tower blocks of single space YO! Home developments in city centres around the world, from Manhattan and Buenos Aires, to Tokyo and Shanghai, changing the way people live in small spaces whilst addressing the growing population issues and still maintaining a sense of luxury. At £150,000 a pop, it is a fair question how long before Cape Town signs-on for our own compact chic developments. Time to admit that size does matter.

MORE INFO: WWW.YO.CO.UK/HOME

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H O P, S K I P A N D J U M P

THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR It is an exotic indulgence to say the words ‘Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.’ It is as if the name of the region captures all of the flavours and personal dramas of spices, traders, wars, sultans and slaves that have crossed these white beaches.

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LUXURY HOLIDAY

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anzibar is remarkably accessible from South Africa.

Yet, once you arrive after just a short flight, it is as if time has stood still for millions of years.

Step out on the porch of your private villa at The Residence, onto the purest whitest beaches you have ever seen, close your eyes, and exhale all of the stress you brought from Johannesburg.

See the old man with a bicycle on the beach selling ice cold drinks.

The palms behind him sway in the breeze. The blue water stretches into eternity. You can smell the coconut sunscreen, and despite you being curious how your thriller book may end, tomorrow is another day. Just doze off on the beach chair.

Tonight, by candle light, friendly staff will serve fresh catch of the day, brought to shore by the hand-carved dhows that ploughed the horizon behind your selfies on the beach today. Fresh fruit and vegetables were brought by smiling villagers.

This is how it has always been. Harmony. Health.

Simplicity. Beauty.

Take three more days.

Take four. By the time you get back to home you will be a different person. Guaranteed. Did we even mention the spa? Speak to your travel agent today.

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he Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa offers a most unique and glamorous lunch option that starts with an exhilarating helicopter trip over the Atlantic Ocean. Departing from the V&A Waterfront to the hotel, arrival is followed by a three-course gourmet select menu at Azure Restaurant and a flight of three wines selected by the Sommelier for a tasting, as well as a hotel shuttle by vehicle back to the V&A. Along the way, safely seated in a private NAC helicopter, guests can take in a bird’s eye view of Robben Island, Clifton, Lion’s Head and Camps Bay. The chopper lands at the Twelve Apostles Hotel’s own helipad – set amongst the fynbos gardens behind the hotel.

The delicious select menu is prepared by Executive Chef Christo Pretorius. Mouth-watering choices include Chef Christo’s signature Prawn Dhal with roast cauliflower, grape chutney and fenugreek yoghurt; fresh Catch of the Day served with beer battered mussels, roast butternut, vanilla bean, braised mung beans, baby marrow

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S Is there any more perfect way of celebrating a special occasion or of impressing a client than to arrive at the Twelve Apostles in a helicopter before sitting down for a gourmet lunch?

and Malay spiced velouté; and, as a sweet finish, Brown Butter Panna Cotta – hazelnut sponge, pear sorbet, pear gel and compressed pear.

The excellent service and perfect Atlantic Ocean views, combined with a warm and welcoming interior and superior food and wine, invite diners to immerse themselves in a true Cape delight. The Two Flights Experience costs R1 650 per person with a minimum of two guests per flight.

EDITOR’S NOTE

To book, contact concierge@12apostles.co.za or telephone +27 (0) 21 437 9047. Flights are available from the V&A at 12:00 or 14:00, with lunch taking place between 12:30 and 15:30. The transfer shuttle back to the V&A leaves the hotel every hour on the hour. Please note that the Two Flights Experience is weather dependent.

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ART & DINING

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t is one of those little gems that tourists stumble across when in the city and then write rave reviews on Facebook and Tripadvisor after they’ve waived all their other dinner reservations and returned here night after night. And it’s the kind of place where a couple of in-the-know locals will take their friends – never their boss. It is good enough to impress a potential new romantic partner, but too gentle an atmosphere for any kind of fake, smiley tête-à-tête.

Restauranteur Roy van Litsenborgh, who has vast experience in the South Africa food industry, always wanted to create a personalised and intimate but unpretentious dining venue. With his partner Bettina Scheffler, who has been in the photographic art industry for many years, it was possible to create their dream: fine dining in the company of a fine art exhibition.

Starting with the shell of the building at 50 New Church Street, selecting items from around the world and having access to a unique photographic art collection, they created a holistic experience of comfortable and relaxed dining with European influences, intending to excite all the senses.

Roy follows sustainable principles of choosing local seasonal produce and uses free range and organic supplies wherever possible. The menu is small and carefully chosen and changes daily depending on availability of fresh, quality products. Look at their latest menu online when you make a reservation.

ON EXHIBIT: FRANCOIS ROBERT

Francois Robert, born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, is a self taught photographer, living in the USA. He is renowned for his commercial work while his fine-art photography is equally provocative and covers a wide range of subjects from candid street and travel photographs, to evocative Polaroid transfers, to nudes and still-life. On exhibit at Charcoal are works extracted from one of his most recent books called Stop the Violence.

WWW.CHARCOALDINING.CO.ZA

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CLIFTON

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Parking 3 WEB 364361 Designer apartment boasting style & sophistication with the ambiance of peace & tranquility. A car lift provides access to the apartment plus 24 hour security and a concierge. Three en-suite bedrooms plus fourth bedroom / study. Open plan living and dining areas lead onto a wraparound patio.

Clifton has long been the ultimate South African suburb. Home to the rich and famous and a haven of international jet-setters. Together with its immaculate white sands and glistening water, bronzed bodies and designer sunglasses grace Clifton’s four beaches with sufficient glamour and eco-savvy to deserve not only the ‘see and be seen’ status it has acquired but its blue flag status as well.

The upmarket suburb of Clifton lies just beyond Bantry Bay, between Sea Point and Camps Bay, in one of the most superb settings against the backdrop of Table Mountain.

[O] 021 434 9175 | LANCE 082 416 6103

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CAMPS BAY

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R18 750 000 ALL THAT A FAMILY COULD WISH FOR Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 4 Parking 4 WEB 355207

Architecturally designed with emphasis on eco-friendly modern efficient low-cost living functionality & spectacular beach & mountain views.

Ideal for entertaining from spacious living rooms to outdoor decks, heated pool & huge level garden.

Separate guest suite, staff Q & multiple garaging complete this unique home.

Camps Bay, situated alongside prestigious Clifton, boasts some of the most sought-after real estate and property in Cape Town and the Atlantic seaboard.

Stretched along the slopes of Table Mountain above a glistening, white beach, Camps Bay property enjoys spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean and down the Cape Peninsula.

[O] 021 438 1055 POLA 083 261 0116 | NADINE 072 230 1947

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HIGGOVALE

HIGGOVALE | POA OPULENT MODERN MANSION Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 WEB 358410 Higgovale’s most exclusive residence luxuriously designed, boasting extravagant proportions and breathtaking views from every angle. With banquet size open plan living areas, comprising of a Grand Entrance, 3 large reception rooms and very sexy bar. All boasting marble tiled floors, floor to ceiling glass sliding doors, ensuring ample light and exceptional City, harbour and Mountain views throughout. Ideal for summer entertaining as all reception rooms lead out to a glorious patio, manicured garden and sparkling pool. Underfloor heating and two fireplaces ensure a warm ambiance for winter. Gourmet open plan kitchen with Miele and Gaggenau appliances opens onto the family-room, aided by separate pantry and laundry. 5 spacious North-facing bedroom suites, all with en-suite bathrooms, walk in cupboards and all open out to patios, with again exceptional views. The Master bedroom boasts a large bathroom with Table Mountain views from the Jacuzzi bath. Spectacular glass angles in the ceiling allow for exceptional Mountain views from the grand stairwell of the home. A large playroom ideal for kids, or studio, and cosy pajama lounge, completes the upper level.

Triple garaging; plenty of storage and ample additional parking completes this exceptional property with unmatched amenities.

[O] 021 423 9146 TALITHA 083 297 8224 | MICHELE 072 952 1444

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TAMBOERSKLOOF

R18 500 000 AN EDWARDIAN ON AN ALREADY SUB-DIVIDED DOUBLE PLOT Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Parking 1 WEB 364699 Edwardian arches, wooden floors, pressed ceilings, an original fireplace and views all round from this wonderful home in the most sought-after area of Tamboerskloof. The front entrance is in Devonport Road and the access to the garage is in the secure Signal Hill Estate, so it would be easy to build a second home. The pool nestles among lavender and a tall pine and the large deck is for al fresco living all the year round.

[O] 021 423 9146 MICHAEL 082 888 0970 | DORIS 082 898 0519

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MOUILLE POINT

R17 995 000 VIEWS TOWARDS ROBBEN ISLAND AND BEYOND! Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parking 2 WEB 359982 Luxurious apartment on Mouille Point Platinum Mile situated high in a prestigious complex. Large living areas lead to spacious covered patio with unobstructed sea views. Sea facing main bedroom with full en suite, second and third bedroom with either side sea views or golf course view. Full guest bathroom with laundry appliances. Secure well maintained complex with excellent 24 hour manned security.

[O] 021 434 9175 KIM 083 448 2632 | FINELLA 082 600 9530

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BANTRY BAY

R14 500 000 PERCHED ON THE ROCKS OF THE BAY Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parking 1 WEB 366145 A rare opportunity to own this 178m² apartment in sought-after Bantry Point. With large patios, this direct North-facing beauty is the pinnacle of luxury. Includes covered parking bay in 24hr security complex, with generator.

[O] 021 434 9175 ADRIAN 082 826 6454 | CECILY 072 968 3280

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FRESNAYE

FRESNAYE | R11 500 000 THE ULTIMATE RETREAT Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parking 3 WEB 354350 Magical views, prime position, secluded deck with sun-drenched pool. Tucked away with the nature reserve as its back garden.

This home is the perfect hideaway. Fresnaye is the highly prized and exclusive residential suburb set high on the slopes of Lion’s Head above Sea Point and adjacent to Bantry Bay. It enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean micro climate and is one of Cape Town’s most wind protected suburbs. It has a delightful French connection with many of the streets carrying French names and delightful avenues with central rows of palm trees which create a breathtaking silhouette at sunset.

Properties in Fresnaye enjoy dramatic sweeping views over Sea Point, out to the Atlantic Ocean, Table Bay and Robben Island and beyond. At night this view becomes a dazzling array of the soft lights of the suburbs below.

Fresnaye is regarded by many as the jewel of the coast and contains many fabulous homes. It is largely a residential area with beautiful homes and a few sought after luxurious apartments.

[O] 021 434 9175 KAREN LURIE 083 655 2095 | LANCE COHEN 082 416 6103

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