Neighbourhood CT - 02 June 2019 by Your Neighbourhood

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Franschhoek

The Restaurant at Grande Provence | 021 876 8600 | grandeprovence.co.za

Chicken samoosas for the soul Showcasing SA staples like marog, rooibos and chakalaka, the new heritage dinner menu at The Restaurant at Grande Provence offers diners an elevated take on comforting home cooking WORDS: ANNETTE KLINGER

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f you’re in the camp that believes South African comfort classics like mieliepap, chakalaka and malva pudding can’t be improved upon, you might well reconsider after eating your way through the new heritage menu at The Restaurant at Grande Provence in Franschhoek.

Cool as ice

our home should feel like a sanctuary, and the latest decor trend is all about creating a Nordic-inspired retreat and surrounding yourself with natural finishes. You can expect tactile surfaces, lighting with natural elements, and earthy, warm neutral tones, as this trend moves away from industrial metals and towards nature. “Decor designs are now including materials that engage the senses. Earthy tones, neutrals and furnishings in wood will bring a touch of the outdoors into your home. These beautiful colour tones and materials are easily built on to create a stunning space and can be incorporated into almost any existing design aesthetics,” explains Alon Sachs, co-founder of classic and contemporary furniture supplier Mobelli Furniture + Living.

Away from it all

The Nordic retreat trend will bring sofas in greys and soft tones, paired with classic wood credenzas with designer cupboard doors. Wicker features heavily, in a range of finishes, and lighting features rustic wood and stone finishes, with hand-blown glass, copper and gold elements. For an extra layer of luxury, add textured scatter cushions or woven rugs. “As our screen time increases, this trend is a great way to create tactile, natural experiences in our homes. The materials featuring prominently under this trend are great for the everyday modern family,” says Alon. PUBLISHED BY TIMES MEDIA PROPERTY PUBLISHING 1st Floor, Block H, Sable Square cnr Bosmansdam and Ratanga roads Milnerton, Cape Town

Turn over a new leaf

Simple updates can transform your space into a natural wonder. Alon suggests the following tips for a natural look: • Smaller pieces can change the feel of a room. Look to incorporate modern credenzas with tactile surfaces, scatter cushions, textured vases, woven rugs, and natural textured pendant lights into your home. • Bring in plants for a fresh look that gives life and natural colour to your living area. • Choose colours and textures to tie in with the rest of the space. This will create a sense of harmony throughout. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns, just be sure to repeat the patterns to create an even flow. • To keep your decor from becoming cluttered, only choose pieces that you love and that would complement the items currently in your home. • Wooden furniture looks beautiful and adds character to any room. To ensure you’ll have a statement piece that will stand the test of time, look for good quality wood and workmanships.

Created by the recently appointed head chef Marvin Robyn, who has worked at a number of top fine-dining establishments in the Winelands including Equus at Cavalli and Makaron at Majeka House, the new dinner tasting menu not only celebrates the heritage of Grande Provence Estate, which was established in 1694, but also some of SA’s favourite culinary treasures. With his new tasting menu, Marvin showcases local ingredients like rooibos, buchu and morogo, as well as

the familiar flavours of South African home cooking in a way that honours its roots but offers diners an exciting, elevated update of the originals. The snacking plate of samoosas and bread course of fluffy mosbolletjies with home-churned herbed butter should tide you over nicely while you peruse the menu, where you can opt between three, four or five courses, with or without wine pairings from the estate. For starters, you really can’t go wrong with the savoury, smoky slivers of ox tongue, served with shaved radishes, a sophisticated spin on the traditional sweet mustard sauce and pickled mustard seeds – a real treat of a dish, especially when paired with Grande Provence Rosé 2017. Seafood lovers should definitely try the kabeljou – pan-fried to absolute perfection

with a deliciously crisped-up skin – served on a velvety heerenboon mash, with fresh grapes and dill cream. As far as meaty mains are concerned, it’s a toss-up between the braaied springbok loin with caramelised mieliepap disks, a spicy chakalaka and a buchu-and-honey jus, and the lamb rump with amorogo puree and rooibos reduction. The finish line of the fine-dining marathon rewards diners with a host of proudly-SA-inspired dessert options, not the least of which is the milktart with a citrusy naartjie ice cream and curried nut praline. As for Marvin’s take on malva pudding? Might want to try his malva ice cream with cheesecake mousse, plum jelly and marzipan, is all we’re saying. Getting back to your roots has certainly never tasted better.

I always say a change is as good as a holiday, and it doesn’t have to be major (or super-expensive, either). Follow these tips and your home will feel brand-new in no time.

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Cape Winelands

Bosman Family Vineyards | 021 873 3170 | bosmanwines.com Du Toitskloof Wines | 023 349 1601 | dutoitskloof.com Anthonij Rupert Wyne | 081 848 4295 | rupertwines.com Nederburg | 081 848 4295 | nederburg.co.za

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Stellenbosch

Tokara | 021 808 5900 | tokara.com

Saluti!

Italian cultivars are making inroads into local vineyards, and today’s the perfect day to raise a toast WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGES: SUPPLIED & SHUTTERSTOCK

he 2nd of June 1946 was a turning point in the history of Italy. Battered by the Second World War, the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini, and an ensuing civil war, Italians wanted change. In a landmark referendum they voted to become a republic and swept away the monarchy, deposing the monarchs of the House of Savoy and sending them into exile. Today, this moment is celebrated in the Festa della Repubblica, celebrated on 2 June each year. Happily, to toast the day, there’s no shortage of local wines celebrating proudly Italian cultivars. One of the most interesting releases of late has been the Nero d’Avola (R300) from Bosman Family Vineyards in the Wellington winelands. Wary of a warming climate, Petrus Bosman went looking for drought-resistant cultivars and found Nero d’Avola on the sun-baked slopes of Sicily, and their first vintage was released in 2014. The current release is from 2016 and its concentrated fruit and firm tannins make it a fine match for hearty meat dishes, or perhaps an aubergine caponata with plenty of capers. Another standout Italian cultivar worth discovering is nebbiolo, native to the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Though often sold at high prices locally, the Du Toitskloof Nebbiolo 2014 offers excellent value at just R60 a bottle. It’s a fruity, elegant wine that’s lighter in style and won’t mind being served slightly chilled. Equally appealing is sangiovese, the grape most often associated with Tuscany. And the Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2016 (R85) from Anthonij Rupert Wyne offers good bang for your buck. Part of their Terra del Capo range focussing on Italian cultivars, the ripe fruits and spicy notes make their sangiovese a fine match for classic osso buco.

While single cultivars show plenty of personality, blends can offer the best of all worlds, and the Nederburg Ingenuity Italian Blend 2014 (R365) is certainly a showstopper. Made from sangiovese, barbera and nebbiolo – grown from Darling to Stellenbosch – it’s a great example of Italian cultivars making themselves at home in the Cape.

Gold stars

Celebrating a new harvest of liquid gold olive oil at Tokara WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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he olive harvest at Tokara, high on the Helshoogte Pass above Stellenbosch, lasts over three months as different olive varieties ripen. Visiting in April, walking through olive groves heavy with fruit, we watched that day’s hand-harvested olives being cold-pressed into flowing rivers of gorgeous extra virgin olive oil, and tasted it straight from the press. Olive oil master Gert van Dyk tells us, “A good oil is made on the tree. I’m lucky enough to be hands on from the olive groves right through to the final pressing stage.” They buy olives from other growers to supplement their own 22ha of orchards and Gert spends time at each location to determine the exact point of ripeness to pick each variety. Tokara bottle two single variety oils, Mission and Frantoio, and two multivarietal blended oils, selected to balance the three main attributes that olive oil is judged on: fruit, bitter, pungency. Gert took us through a tasting so we could experience this for ourselves. After warming blue glass cups in our hands, we first inhaled the aromas, then

sipped and let the oil spread across tongue and palate. The first element to register is the fruitiness, mid-tongue detects the bitter quality, and then a slow release burn of the pepperiness hits the back of the throat. The ideal oil has a balance across all three, but personal preference plays a part, as does the culinary use you put it to. The gentle Mission single varietal, with warm fruit and only a mild peppery pungency, was lovely in a subtle couscous salad at lunch. More outspoken with a fierce kick, the Frantoio complemented hearty roast vegetables. The blends were delicious all-purpose characterful oils that work well across the whole menu. There’s also a lovely blended unfiltered oil available on tap at Tokara Deli. “We choose not to refine this special olive oil to retain its fresh and cloudy appeal,” says Gert. One important thing to note about olive oil, is the fresher the better. Unlike wine it doesn’t improve with age, so use liberally and return to Tokara for a refill. This is gold that cannot be hoarded!

PROPERTY NEWS

2 JUNE 2019

Neighbourhood

Short and sweet

South Africa is in the process of regulating the short-term rental sector of the hospitality industry in response to cries by the so-called regulated hotels and B&Bs, to ‘level the playing fields’ WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER

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ecently, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, chief executive, Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa, said that Airbnb had created “unfair competition”, because informal accommodation providers “were not abiding by any laws or regulations”. Government recently published the Tourism Amendment Bill, which stipulates that short-term home rentals will fall under the Tourism Act. Bottom line, the Department of Tourism has bowed to pressure from the regulated hospitality industry to regulate Airbnb, and the minister will lay down thresholds for Airbnb in South Africa – it may include limits on the number of nights guests are allowed to stay, maximum annual income allowable before an Airbnb establishment had to convert to a business, whether it was compulsory to be in the house during rentals, minimum security features, or determining zones where Airbnbs are allowed. Another issue (with local government) was how to differentiate between residential municipal property rates and business rates. Sars, too, would have to comment on the tax implications of the bill with regard to additional private income earned from Airbnb activities. Seen as disruptors – much like Uber – there’s strong debate as to why this highly successful sector should be

regulated to appease a sector which is taking strain because of Airbnb. The impressive income figures from Airbnb – the dollars generated directly, the spin-off dollars in added tourism, and the related employment figures, plus the fact that these are small businesses (precisely what SA needs), means regulations are not welcomed by the sector.

What’s Airbnb’s legal standpoint?

Airbnb.com’s terms of service include a provision that requires hosts to warrant that a listing they post for, or a guest’s stay at, an accommodation “will comply with all applicable laws (such as zoning laws), tax requirements, and other rules and regulations (including having all required permits, licences and registrations); and will not breach any agreements you have entered into with any third parties, such as a homeowners’ association, condominium, or other agreements”.

South Africa’s municipal bylaws

There is no law prohibiting short-term rentals in general, but each municipality has the power to create and enforce bylaws and zoning regulations around short-term rentals. Cape Town, for example, has developed its own set. You, as a property owner, need to check whether local bylaws exist around

short-term rentals, and if so, what’s required of you to comply with them. Question is, what constitutes a business? As more and more one- or two-person businesses save business rentals and work quietly from home, it’s a blurry line, largely ignored. Subscribing to online platforms such as Airbnb is becoming increasingly popular, as South Africans feel the pinch of the constrained economy, and supplement their funds.

Renting a property

If you rent a property, check whether your lease allows for subletting, and/or, speak to your landlord. If you don’t, when you’re discovered to have transgressed, you – and your tenant – can be evicted.

Living in a complex or gated estate

“Most sectional title body corporates and homeowners’ associations have rules about rentals,” says Maria Davey, Meumann White Attorneys, “so familiarise yourself with the rules of the scheme – or constitution of the association – as many prohibit short-term rentals and require the trustees or directors to consent to leases. Neither the Sectional Titles Act nor the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) address short-term letting and it is, therefore, permitted, but they do allow the trustees – as resolved by the members of the

body corporate – to make or amend conduct rules, which could include a restriction or prohibition on shortterm renting or the listing of units on a platform such as Airbnb if such a prohibition is already not in place.” Davey adds, “It’s imperative that you, the owner, include a copy of the conduct rules along with any other document the tenant is required to sign. You will after all be liable to the body corporate or homeowners’ association for your tenant’s misdemeanours. Similarly, a tenant who sublets is liable to the owner, so it’s imperative that the tenant makes all rules applicable to his subtenant.”

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PROPERTY NEWS

Steyn City offers more options for residents S

teyn City has expanded its apartment-living offering with the launch of a new development, 104 on Creek. The two- and three-bedroomed homes come standard with double-glazed windows, air conditioning, Siemens appliances, and superior fittings. Other amenities include play areas for kids, skate parks, outdoor gyms and yoga stations, cycling and running tracks, a promenade for jogs, a well-equipped gym at The Club, an indoor aquatic centre, an equestrian centre, and a Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf course. Dining options include XIX (Nineteen) restaurant and the more casual deli. Apartments are priced from R2,6m and measure 96m² up to 133m². All have undercover parking.

Rental market shows interest in Woodstock Quarter

oodstock Quarter has received healthy tenant interest from Capetonians since the Swish Property Group development launched in March. Construction of this building in the redevelopment zone of Sir Lowry Road in Woodstock was completed earlier this year. It has nine storeys and 386 residential units. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are available in various design options. Rentals range from R7,800 per month for a studio to R15,000 for a two-bedroom unit. Each apartment has an oven and hob as well as DStv and data connectivity. Communal facilities include a fitness centre, a rooftop bar with 360º views, a lounge, a deck and three swimming pools. “We paid a lot of attention to the design element,” says Swish Property Group sales and marketing representative Craig Getz. “The heritage-inspired façade and classy finishes such as stone countertops and USB ports throughout add that little extra. The market is noticing.” The ground floor and mezzanine retail area will include restaurants, bars and convenience stores.

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Activity in SA’s housing market on the up A

s anticipated, the MPC kept the repo rate steady, taking a conservative approach against the backdrop of rising fuel prices and with a wary eye on CPI inflation, says Dr Andrew Golding, CEO, Pam Golding Property Group.

“However, a reduction in the repo rate, on the back of the marketfriendly election outcome, would have created stimulus for the economy and property market, as well as a confidence boost for consumers in general, especially homeowners and buyers with outstanding mortgages and hefty bond repayments. “Having said that, and based on the Pam Golding Residential Property Index April statistics, it’s encouraging to see that the national housing market already appears to be starting to see

promising signs which augur well for an uptick in activity now that the dust has settled on the election.”

Golding says good news is that the slowdown in national house prices appears to be bottoming out, with national house price inflation steady at 3,7% in both March and April. “We believe the stabilisation and potential for a turnaround in the national market is being driven by a combination of a gradual strengthening in Gauteng and a tentative rebound in the Western Cape region, which had experienced a price correction. Despite this, the Western Cape remains the top-performing major region overall, with the strongest regional price growth (6,75%) across all price bands. Interestingly, the East Rand continues to enjoy a modest rebound and is currently the top-performing Gauteng market.”

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Suburb focus

Bloubergstrand Despite big developments springing up on its doorstep, this seaside suburb still retains its laid-back village appeal WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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loubergstrand is the historic heart of the greater Blouberg area. Once a small rural fishing village with fabulous views over Table Bay – its beaches edged by rock pools at the north end of Blouberg beach now a favourite of the bucket and spade brigade – it still feels slightly separate from the new developments and modern suburbs that now connect it to the metropole. Blouberg (also spelt Blaauwberg) has spread to include the estates growing up around Bloubergstrand, recently developed Big Bay, and the long Blouberg beachfront – a major kitesurfing hotspot – bordering on West Beach, Blouberg Rise, Bloubergrant and Table View.

SHOP • Eden on the Bay: Pick n Pay, beachchic boutiques, surf shops and restaurants • Seaside Village: Checkers, restaurants, services and medical practitioners • Table Bay: retail therapy for high street fashion and decor outlets, banks and services • Bayside: high street shops, independent boutiques and movies • West Coast Village: friendly local centre, Pick n Pay Woolworths Food, Sportsmans Warehouse

EAT • Ons Huisie: family-friendly feasts • On The Rocks: upmarket seafood dining • Blue Peter: sundowners, pizzas and live music on the weekend • Café Blouberg: breakfasts, cakes and light meals • Eden on the Bay restaurants: Big Bay Waffle Co, Moyo, Spur, Saints • Marine Circle: Catch 22, Homespun, FrozenYo, The Fat Greek, and Trecastelli

My favourite thing is being able to see the whole of Table Bay from my windows, to watch the arrival and departure of sea vessels, and to see the rain rolling across the sea like a white squall until it hits my windows in a spray of blur. SANTIE COETZEE, RESIDENT

PLAY • Surf, SUP, kitesurf in Big Bay or along Blouberg beach • Buckets and spades, swimming and sheltered sundowners on Small Bay beach • Hike the coastal dune trail in the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve starting from Eerste Steen • Volunteer at Sanccob saving and rehabilitating seabirds, or adopt a penguin • Explore the rock pools and observe marine life in miniature

Residents are proud of its long history and the village community feel that still exists. “Despite all the developments around Bloubergstrand village, it’s still tranquil and the most magical place on earth,” says resident Alan Zondagh. “The sea, the beaches, the view of Table Mountain, the surf spots, the pools on the rocks – John-Louw-se-pool left of Small Bay, and Kitti’s Pool on the Island.”

Property Bloubergstrand itself has a sprinkling of historic houses dating back to the 19th century, the oldest now home to Ons Huisie restaurant. Twentieth century beach villas and family homes make up the rest of the village property. In the dunes behind and stretching to the Big Bay area are several new secure estates and local shopping centres, as well as the big new Table Bay Mall conveniently close. “With all the new developments over the years we now have everything on our doorstep and within 5km, including shops, banks, restaurants, doctors, dentists, and medical centres. We’re spoiled for choice,” says Alan. The length of the Blouberg beachfront is a mix of high- and low-rise apartment buildings and complexes, making the most of the ocean views and the demand for holiday accommodation, especially by international kitesurfers.

Schools Between them the Western Seaboard suburbs have a wide choice of schools,

most of which are the other side of the R27 from Blouberg, but still within easy reach. Well-known private schools include Elkanah House, Parklands College, CBC St Johns Parklands, and many more options such as Blouberg International, Big Bay Academy, Shelanti, Generation Schools, and recently opened Rallim Preparatory. Sunningdale Primary and Blouberg Ridge Primary are public options with a good local reputation, and for public high schools it’s a MyCiTi bus ride to Melkbosstrand High, Milnerton High and Table View High.

Explore Locals love hanging out at Small Bay beach and Windell Park for a sundowner on a beautiful day, sheltered against the southeaster, says resident Santie Coetzee. “I raised my boys on the beach of Small Bay and have witnessed the cyclical erosion and accretion of the beach and dunes.”

She also enjoys having a beer and a crispy butter-based pizza on the lawn of the Blue Peter Hotel, “or a Weskus mussel pot on the stoep of the historical Ons Huisie restaurant, where you’ll definitely be able to catch up with a few locals”. Alan, his brother George, and Harold Larsen started the Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club more than 30 years ago. “It’s great to see it’s a thriving club with so many young boys and girls taking part in lifesaving,” he says. Other favourite things to do include “surfing, swimming, rowing in the sea and walking down the coast, eating breakfast at Café Blouberg, listening to live music at the Blue Peter”. Then, of course, any time the wind blows there is kitesurfing, with international competitions taking place here, surfing and SUP all with those fantastic views of Table Mountain and Robben Island as a backdrop.

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PROPERTY NEWS

Agent insight RE/MAX Property Associates | 021 521 3100 | remaxpropertyassociates.co.za

Bloubergstrand is steeped in history dating back to 1806, but today residents love it for its easy seaside living. Eat fish-andchips at Ons Huisie, go to On The Rocks for a more formal dining experience, and don’t forget the Blue Peter Hotel for sundowners on the lawn. Known as the Clifton of the West Coast, Bloubergstrand offers unequalled views of the iconic Table Mountain and Atlantic Ocean. Community driven initiatives for both Blouberg Village and Extension 1, provide a 24-hour, dedicated security patrol service. Caron Leslie, broker owner 082 416 6395 | caron@remaxpa.co.za

Agent insight Pam Golding | 021 557 1115 | pamgolding.co.za ONS HUISIE

Take long walks on the sandy stretches of beach all the way to Melkbosstrand, and marvel at the ease with which kitesurfers do mega loops. Hang out with the locals at Small Bay beach and Windell Park, which provide shelter against the South Easter. Small Bay waters also have ample harders (mullet) and sometimes you can buy a few from the local fishermen. Here people still greet one another, they will let you know when your garage door is left open, and our private patrol service will go beyond the call of duty. Lizzy Botha, area specialist 083 300 0093 | lizzy.botha@pamgolding.co.za

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Not only is Bloubergstrand one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world, it also boasts sought-after private schools, beautiful beaches, a variety of shopping malls, and views of Table Mountain and Robben Island that are just priceless. It’s the best alternative to the pricey Atlantic Seaboard, as an apartment in walking distance from the beach can still be purchased for under R2m. Surrounding areas offer secure estate living and free-standing homes – the variety is extensive and caters to all buyers’ needs.

For a typical property in this area You’ll pay

R26,995 per month

R2,75m

For a typical property (two-bedroom apartment)

R2,679m In a complex

2% 65%

Median asking price

COMPLEX

Median asking price

APARTMENT

Monthly bond repayments

For rent

R12,250

For a typical property (two-bedroom apartment)

R15,000 In a complex

6% 63%

APARTMENT

For sale

COMPLEX

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Based on

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For an apartment

R7,45m For a house

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For an apartment

R25,000 For a house

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R2,756,930 HOUSE

R2,75m median asking price

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R3 450 000 R1 000 000

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AREA R1 000 000 AREAREF : 123456 R1 000 000 WEB WEB REF : 123456 TIME BUYERS! CALLING INVESTORS/FIRST 2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and 1lounges, bed apartment with loft bedroom. Stunning viewsparking, of Table Mountain; 2 patio, exceptional views, visitors court and pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional Modern light and bright. Modernroom. apartment with anpatio, airy feeling of space and pool in complex plus maids lounges, exceptional views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex light and amazing views. BONUS; Garage and off street parking. views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628

SOLE AREA R1MANDATE 000 000 AREAREF : 123456 R1 000 000 WEB WEB REF :SECURE 123456 SPACIOUS AND IN TABLE VIEW! 2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and Starter Familypatio, Simplex for sale in a views, complexvisitors with 24hrparking, security in Tableand View. 2 lounges, exceptional court pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional The house boasts two spacious bedrooms with carpeted andexceptional tiled floors. pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, visitors parking, courtspace and pool in complex Aviews, recently renovated kitchen DIRECTIONS: with lots of cupboard all your kitchen views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court andfor pool in complex plus maids Magda 084 233 9628 essentials androom. a full family bathroom. Call or email before it’s SOLD!! plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628

AREA R1 000 000 AREAREF : 123456 R1 000 000 WEB WEB REF DELIGHT : 123456 ENTERTAINERS IN PARKLANDS NORTH! 2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and The heart of This beautiful and unique home shows theparking, love and attention to 2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors court and pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional detail that the ownersplus have maids put intoroom. it. With lounges, 3 bigger than average bedrooms, pool in complex patio, exceptional visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex 3 views, Entertainment rooms, a swimming pool and Koi pond. This house is worth views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 viewing. Call now to arrange a viewing. plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628

MARTIN HOUGH 082 320 1494

Web Ref: LFTV-1381 NTHABISENG KUENANE 072 211 8533

PARKLANDS

R1 690 000 PARKLANDS

AREA WEB REF : 123456

R1 000 000

2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional views, complex AREAvisitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool R1in000 000 AREAREF : 123456 R1 000 000 WEB plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 WEB REF : 123456

2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and SOLE MANDATE 2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional pool in visitors complexparking, plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional views, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex SITUATED IN A QUIET CLOSE! views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2 Garages plus maids Magda 084 is 233 9628 Located in a room. quite close, this home ideal for families starting out or those scaling down.

KERRY WEAVER 082 312 7713

AREA WEB REF : 123456

R1 000 000

2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, and SOLE court MANDATE 2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional pool in visitors complexparking, plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional views, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex CALLING ALL INVESTORS!!!!! views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 4plus Beds, 3 Baths, 1 Garage plushold maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 Free Triplex property situated in security estate with small home owners levy, centrally located.

R2 495 000 FLAMINGO VLEI

AREA

R1 699 000 SUNNINGDALE

Web Ref: LFTV-1367 KERRY WEAVER 082 312 7713

SUNNINGDALE

Web Ref: LFTV-1369 NTHABISENG KUENANE 072 211 8533

AREA

AREA WEB REF : 123456

R1 799 000

R1 000 000

2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and SOLE MANDATE 2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional pool in visitors complexparking, plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional views, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex VILLAGE IN CANAL WEST! views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex room. Magda 084 233 9628 3 plus Beds,maids 2 Baths, 1 Garage plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 Situated on corner plot in semi secure village, many value added extras like fireplace, gas hob and more.

Web Ref: LFTV-1352 KERRY WEAVER 082 312 7713

R2 895 000 SUNNINGDALE

R1 000 000

Web Ref: LFTV-1373

AREA

Web Ref: LFTV-1366

R2 995 000

R1 000 000

AREAREF : 123456 R1 000 000 000 000 AREA WEB R1 WEB REF : 123456 2 lounges, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and WEB REF patio, : 123456

2pool lounges, patio,parking, exceptional views,lounges, visitors court and in visitors complex plus maids room. patio, exceptional views, DIRECTIONS: court parking, and pool in complex views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex pool complex plusMagda maids084 room. exceptional plus in maids room. 233lounges, 9628 patio,SOLE MANDATE plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex BRIGHT, LIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL! plus maids room.2 Garages Magda 084 233 9628 3 Beds, 2 Baths,

2pool lounges, patio,parking, exceptional views,lounges, visitors court and in visitors complex plus maids room. patio, exceptional views, DIRECTIONS: court parking, and pool in complex views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex pool complex plusMagda maids084 room. exceptional plus in maids room. 233lounges, 9628 patio, SOLE MANDATE plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex SITUATED ON A LARGE CORNER PLOT IN A QUIET CLOSE! plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 5 Garages

2pool lounges, patio,parking, exceptional views,lounges, visitors court and in visitors complex plus maids room. patio, exceptional views, DIRECTIONS: court parking, and pool in complex views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex pool complex plus maids084 room. exceptional plus in maids room. Magda 233lounges, 9628 patio, SOLE MANDATE plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME! room. Magda 084 233 9628 3plus Beds,maids 2 Baths, 2 Garages

2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional

This home is light, bright and lovely, situated in the sought after Canal West Area within Sunningdale.

KERRY WEAVER 082 312 7713

2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional

This home hosts an additional dwelling consisting of 2 beds on the same erf which can be used as office space or for duel living.

Web Ref: LFTV-1182 KERRY WEAVER 082 312 7713

BLOUBERG RISE

R3 725 000 WEST BEACH

AREA R1 000 000 AREAREF : 123456 R1 000 000 WEB WEB REF : 123456 2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, court and 2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628

2 lounges, patio,plus exceptional views,lounges, visitors patio, parking, court and pool in complex maids room. exceptional

Located in sought after Canal West this home ticks all the boxes, separate scullery, office or 4th bedroom, pool, secure driveway and much more.

Web Ref: LFTV-0925 KERRY WEAVER 082 312 7713

R2 195 000 BLOUBERGRANT

Web Ref: LFTV-1385

R4 500 000

AREA WWW.LEAPFROG.CO.ZA R1 000 000 WWW.LEAPFROG.CO.ZA WEB REF : 123456

AREA WEB REF : 123456

2 lounges, patio, views, parking, and This beautiful openexceptional plan house, on a largevisitors erf, is spacious andcourt flowing. To avoid disappointment don’t delay in calling or emailing me for a viewing. pool complex plustomaids room. lounges, patio, exceptional Thisinproperty is going sell quickly! views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex plus maids room. Magda 084 233 9628 KATHRYN GRANDI 072 889 7205 Web Ref: LFTV-1316

2This lounges, patio,2 exceptional 3 bedroomed bathroom-ed views, house isvisitors tastefullyparking, decoratedcourt with aand waterwise manageable garden and a separate flatlet with own entrance. Close to pool in complex plus maids room. lounges, patio, exceptional shopping centres and medical facility. views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex DOROTHY 783 6467 / plus maidsLOUW room.082 Magda 084 233 9628 Web Ref: LFTV-1390

LOVELY FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE, IN BLOUBERG RISE!

WWW.LEAPFROG.CO.ZA

IDEAL WORK FROM HOME!

MIMI CLINKSCALES 083 702 4269

R1 000 000

CLOSE TO BEACH! 2 lounges, patio, exceptional views, visitors parking, Large immaculate modern house with excellent security system,court privateand landscaped garden with pool as well as a thatched roof braai room. pool inA teenage complex lounges, patio, exceptional Bonus: padplus withmaids separateroom. entrance and double garage.

views, visitors parking, DIRECTIONS: court and pool in complex

DOROTHY LOUW 783 6467 plus maids room.082Magda 084/ 233 9628 MIMI CLINKSCALES 083 702 4269

Web Ref: LFTV-1374

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R8.5 million

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R4.75 million

Ref# 1TV1424036

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / A completely renovated, north facing large open-plan farm-style country house with separate office/flat. Enter into a lovely large double-volume openplan lounge, dining room and kitchen with a wood burning fireplace.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / A loft area upstairs consists of two rooms which can be utilised as a study or play room leading off a TV area . Downstairs are the three bedrooms of which the main is ensuite with a full bathroom and a dressing room.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R20 000 Per month

Ref# 1TV1418256

Atlantic Beach Estate / R22 000 Per month

Ref# 1TV1438450

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This neat and secure fully furnished double storey home has a wind protected garden with sparkling pool. Well organized open plan kitchen. 24-Hour security and access to all amenities the Estate has to offer.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Sunny pet-friendly family home. The garden is enclosed and there is a double garage with plenty of space in front for parking. Access to all of the Estates amenities and lifestyle.

Lynnette Lee 082 453 3266

A C C R E D I T E D A G E N T S F O R AT L A N T I C B E A C H E S TAT E OFFICE HOURS Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 16:00, Sat: 09:00 - 12:00, Sun: 14:00 - 17:00 (Sales office situated at the Golf Club entrance, Birkenhead Drive)

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WESTERN SEABOARD Blouberg: 021 557 1115 • Big Bay: 021 554 0033 • Milnerton: 021 551 8640 • Melkbosstrand: 021 553 1912 • Sunningdale: 021 556 2362 • Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 • pamgolding.co.za/western-seaboard

Parklands North / R3.1 million

Ref# 1TV1437622

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This beautiful move in ready home offers comfort and space for the entire family. Double-volume lounge with fireplace, dining room and indoor braai room with sliding door to garden. Follow PGP boards from Braselton Road into Whitehall Way. Paolo Girardi 083 259 8245

West Beach / R1.45 million

Ref# 1TV1434358

Parklands / R1.395 million

Ref# 1TV1424873

Bedrooms 2 / Bathroom 1 / Parking 1 / Beautifully renovated ground-floor apartment in secure complex. The home offers a fully tiled open-plan living area, fitted kitchen, dining room and lounge leading out onto an undercover patio. Follow PGP boards from Sandown Road.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 1.5 / Garage 1 / Cozy, comfortable freestanding home with lots of positive ambiance. Ready to move into and a must see in a well-managed security complex. Follow PGP boards from Humewood Drive into Redcliffe Road.

Melody Poynton 084 551 9844

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