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Roland Peens | winecellar.co.za
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here’s a new face on the Foreshore called The Onyx – and it’s magnificent.
Officially opened on 1 December, The Onyx is the 16th hotel in the Newmark Hotels, Residences, Reserves & Lodges collection, which includes, among others, The Queen Victoria Hotel in the V&A Waterfront, Hallmark House in Joburg, the Serengeti Explorer Camp in Tanzania, and the Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge. It’s a hotel management company known for its top-class accommodation offerings, and The Onyx is no exception in this regard. The hotel was developed in conjunction with Signatura, a property development company founded by John Rabie of the highly successful Rabie Property Group. It’s a mixed-use development, offering a blend of hotel and residential units. Situated in the heart of the Mother City, in Heerengracht Street opposite the CTICC, there are 219 units in total. The hotel comprises 14 studios, 32 deluxe studios, 28 one-bedroom apartments, 17 deluxe one-bedroom apartments and 11 two-bedroom apartments. The units have been kitted out with state-of-the-art appliances (black fridges, black toasters, black kettles and Smeg ovens and hobs) and the deluxe studios and apartments have either mountain or harbour views. A number
of the units boast huge balconies where these views can be absorbed. All bathrooms are en suite and the twobedroom units have two bathrooms (one with a bath and one with a shower). Guests and residents also have access to a well-equipped gym, spa (Sanctuary Spa at The Onyx), an indoor/outdoor pool, a wooden deck area with views of Table Mountain, and a breakfast and lunch spot – MRKT (pronounced “market”) – on the ground floor. Here the focus is on seasonal produce and healthy offerings with a twist. The restaurant does offer room service on request but it’s not your typical food-on-a-plate-on-a-trolley vibe. The items you order will be packaged (with biodegradable packaging) and sent up to the room to avoid the leaving of dirty crockery in the hallway. A much better proposition, if you ask me. A second restaurant, with an Asian theme, will be opening early next year. The Onyx really is a striking new addition to the Cape Town landscape. And it’s the perfect place from which to enjoy everything the Mother City has to offer.
The point of points? With hundreds of wines to choose from on local shelves, are the point and star ratings from wine critics any use? Only if you dig a little deeper, says one expert. WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGE: SUPPLIED
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he wine industry was atwitter earlier this year when UKbased critic Tim Atkin awarded a perfect 100-point score to a South African wine for the first time. The wine in question was the 2015 vintage of Kanonkop’s Paul Sauer. Originally sold at the cellar door for R595, today – if you can find a bottle – some retailers are offering the same bottle for nearly three times that. Such is the power of wine ratings. But are those stars and points embossed on golden stickers all they’re cracked up to be? “The problem with the 100-point system is that each scorer has a different idea of what constitutes a good score on that scale,” says Roland Peens, director of online wine retailer winecellar.co.za, and a respected local wine judge. For instance, while Tim gave the 2015 Paul Sauer a perfect score, Christian Eedes of winemag.co.za rated it just 94 points. So what’s a consumer to do? Wine drinkers looking for an assurance of quality need to take the stars and scores into account, but consider them in context, says Roland. “Consumers need to take a broader view. They need to understand the winemaker and follow the vintages. The committed consumer also shouldn’t only look at the score. It doesn’t help. They need to understand the taster and what kind of wines that taster likes.”
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Finding more information on the wine is the next step. Most wineries publish the tasting sheets and winemaking notes on their websites, which can offer a deeper level of insight into the wine you’re considering splurging on. “The notes often mean more than the score,” says Roland, “but consumers don’t have time, they want to quantify everything with a number. Instead of making a judgment on the notes about the wine, they make a judgment on the score.” The lesson, if you’re serious about wine? Taste widely and compare scores to find a critic with a palate similar to your own. Follow them, read widely and dig out more information. But of course, if you’re just looking for an easy mid-week quaffer, don’t be shy to follow the shiniest label.
THE 100-POINT SYSTEM* • 95–100 Classic: a great wine • 90–94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style • 85–89 Very good: a wine with special qualities • 80–84 Good: a solid, well-made wine • 75–79 Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws • 50–74 Not recommended
*According to Wine Spectator
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Gåte Restaurant | 021 888 4750 | gaterestaurant.co.za
A circus for the senses Invigorating and entertaining, Gåte’s 16-course tasting menu engages on all levels WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK
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aving worked with names such as Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller and Grant Atchez, you’d expect chef Rikku Ó’Donnchü to bring something new to the South African fine-dining scene, and the opening of Gåte (pronounced gah-teh) at the newly re-launched Quoin Rock Estate is indeed something special. Under new owners since 2012, the wine estate has completely re-invented itself and the meticulous attention to detail applied to infrastructure, vines, and excellent wines has also been lavished on the restaurant, where everything is beautifully handmade and harmonious. Despite the state-of-the-art kitchen, advanced culinary techniques, and 16-course menu, this is no temple of hushed gastronomic reverence. “Food should be playful, it should be enjoyable,” says Rikku. “It shouldn’t just be about eating, it needs to be a circus for the mind and body.” That energy is bubbling over on the first night, with the staff enthusiastic about the adventure and surprises in store for you. A tactile brass polyhedron is the first puzzle: it’s the menu, each facet engraved with the name of a dish, up to you to discover its secret. After a nitro-bomb palate cleanser, the first dish is a visual teaser: “Not an ashtray” is a brioche cigar to be dipped
in an ashy black garlic espuma with smoked tomato, demonstrating Rikku’s love for playing with perceptions, the sense of taste taking a leap of faith when your eyes deceive you. Ethical foie gras served with black garlic banana bread is just one dish turning conventional flavour combinations upside down. Later a dessert of curry and candyfloss is another delectable twist of expectations. The aroma of the ocean precedes “Black Pearl”, a stunning black and white dish inspired by an artwork – scallops both seared and tartare, with a melodious balance of Gorgonzola, white Valrhona chocolate, Beluga caviar and cauliflower vanilla puree. Each successive dish brings an element of drama or intrigue, interaction or indulgence. We’re wowed by the intensity of 25-year-old Parmesan in the superb cauli cheese, entertained by cooking our own Wagyu beef for the ramen dish, entranced by the Polynesian island seductiveness of a black cod ceviche with coconut and lime, and more delights too numerous to list. It’s four hours of food as entertainment, engaging all the senses, inviting you on a journey of exploration where you expect the unexpected. We wake up the next morning still smiling.
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Matilda The Musical | Computicket: bit.ly/2KUIpqf
Magical Matilda Enchanting for all ages WORDS: BELINDA MOUNTAIN IMAGES: MANUEL HARLAN/ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
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oald Dahl’s enduringly popular tale was turned into a musical that first showed in Stratfordupon-Avon in 2010 and has since won over 85 international awards. Touring across the world, the show has been wowing Joburg audiences since 17 October and will be on at the Artscape from 11 December to 13 January. We spoke to Dean Roberts, publicist at Pieter Toerien Productions, about what makes it quite so special. Q: What do you think it is about the Matilda story that so appeals to young children? A: The story has appealed to readers for 30 years as it’s penned by Roald Dahl, and his stories are genius: he writes for a sharp brain who listens to witty word play. Matilda is one of his triumphs as it fosters the reader’s will to be themselves, to defeat
Of Music 2014, Annie in Annie 2016/17 South African tour and Brigitta in the return season of The Sound Of Music 2018. Morgan was in Evita 2017 and 2018, and this is the talented Kitty’s first show.
the bully and tackle the oppressor. Children want to feel heard and seen, and this story of Matilda reinforces that fact that it’s okay to be yourself and find your own magic. Q: What age group is the show suitable for? A: The show is suitable for children six years old and up. It’s the fastest two hours of your life as the show just builds at such a pace. There are many generous payoffs in terms of song and dance numbers, with some incredible surprises from start to finish − that’s why it’s being called the musical of the decade. Q: Tell us more about the three girls playing Matilda: Lilla Fleischmann, Kitty Harris and Morgan Santo. A: Lilla has played Gretl in The Sound
These three actresses are accompanied by Ryan de Villers as Miss Trunchbull and Bethany Dickson as Matilda’s devoted teacher Miss Honey. Stephen Jubber and Claire Taylor play Mr and Mrs Wormwood and the loveable librarian, Mrs Phelps, is played by Nompumelelo Mayiyane. Says Mia Gordon (9), who saw the show in Joburg: “I loved the singing, music and dancing. I also loved Miss Trunchbull because she was funny but also scary.” So it seems that whatever your age, you’re in for a treat.
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My business neighbourhood Unpacked Pantry is a new plasticfree grocery for the Southern Suburbs WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: GARETH HUBBARD
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ianca Kasselman aims to encourage conscious consumption with her new plastic-free grocery in Bergvliet. Selling pantry staples loose – bring your own containers and jars – as well as fresh bread, home-made preserves and organic fruit and vegetables, it’s a one-stop shop for the eco-aware consumer. She tells us more about Unpacked Pantry.
Q: How did your business start? A: Growing up on the coast I have a big love for the ocean. Seeing how single-use plastic pollution affected our beaches really hit home and my fiancé and I tried to cut down on our plastic use, but we found it really difficult due to lack of options around. I needed a space where I could get my essentials without plastic packaging and at an affordable rate. So it started online, with the support of other likeminded people – especially the two
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families who started Better Earth Cleaning products. It grew to a point that I could open up a small shop space. Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop? A: The Bergvliet area is home to young families and elderly people, many of whom are not really aware of the plastic pollution problem, because they don’t have the connection to the ocean. They are only a 15-minute drive away from the beach, but they don’t see it daily. I want to inspire and educate, show people that there’s an alternative option that’s just as convenient as your big supermarket chains. Q: How did you find your premises? A: I was approached by the Harding family who own Restorabilia and The Backyard Cafe, and they offered to build our little shop on their premises. Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business? A: Backyard Cafe is a hidden gem tucked away just off Main Road, literally in the back yard of the furniture restoration shop Restorabilia. There are trees and it’s easy to park outside. Being inside the Backyard Cafe’s garden, we get a lot of foot traffic from their clientele, and therefore get to share our story with more people.
Q: How many people visit your business each day? A: About 30 to 40. Q: Do you have any expansion plans? A: Only to be able to set up small pop-up shops in rural areas where I think the demand is vital. Q: Do you operate online as well? A: Not at the moment. I love interacting with people and encourage them to pop in and have a conversation. We found that, when it comes to food, people would like to see their food, and have a choice that they can make right there and then – no need to plan a week ahead. We do have, however, a Facebook page (@unpackedpantry) and an Instagram account (@unpacked_pantry). Q: What’s your most popular item? A: Our tiffin tins. A life-long product made from stainless steel, which takes away the need for single-use packaging altogether when you’re packing lunches, and it’s great for picnics and take-aways.
SEE FOR YOURSELF: Unpacked Pantry 079 829 4119 unpackedpantry.co.za
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Holiday highlights This festive season be a tourist in your own city WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK TABLE MOUNTAIN
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ummer’s in the city and with the holidays looming, it’s time to forget the chores, slow down and see Cape Town from a new angle. Being a tourist in your own city is all about exploring at an unhurried pace, re-visiting old favourites – how long has it been since you last went up Table Mountain? – and taking in newer attractions that you haven’t yet got around to. Make time for sundowners, fish and chips, wine-tasting and artisan ice creams and you’re all set for summer.
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City Sightseeing
Ditch the car and see the Mother City from a new perspective on one of City Sightseeing’s open-top, red doubledecker busses. The hop-on, hop-off tours are the perfect way to spend a day exploring the best of Cape Town and make a fun day out for kids, teens and adults. One ticket allows you to keep going all day, both on the short route over Kloof Nek to Camps Bay and the longer Blue Mini Peninsula route over Constantia Nek to Hout Bay.
Up Cycles Or go for pedal power, and explore the Atlantic Seaboard on two wheels, freewheeling in carefree spirit along the Sea Point promenade, with cycle hire by the hour from Up Cycles. They have drop-and-go stations in the CBD, V&A Waterfront, the Sea Point Promenade and Camps Bay, so you can ride between points enjoying the views and get the MyCiTi bus back when you’ve had enough.
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The cutting-edge art museum is a must for visitors and locals, both for the largest collection of contemporary African Art in the world, and to marvel at the architecture and the
rooftop sculpture garden. There’s a programme of workshops and events through December and January, the current exhibition being “21 years of SA fashion”. SA citizens get free entry on Wednesdays 10am to 1pm and half price on Friday evenings. Explore the vibey Silo District too, the Moët & Chandon Golden Tree an additional feature over the festive season.
World of Birds
This private bird and wildlife sanctuary in Hout Bay is a flutter with colourful birds and charming monkeys, and you can get up close in walk-through aviaries. Providing a home and rehabilitation to all sorts of rescued small mammals, reptiles and birds, the sanctuary is urgently fund-raising to stay open, so a visit supports them in their good work, while making a memorable outing for the whole family.
Table Mountain sunset special Where better to enjoy a quintessential Cape Town sundowner than from the top of Table Mountain? Take your own drinks and snacks and watch the sun slip into the ocean from the best vantage point in the city. SA citizens get half price tickets after 6pm (until 19 December and again 3 January to 28 February), so it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature in style.
Free fun
Cape Town has so many iconic public spaces that kids love: the squirrels and huge trees in The Company’s Garden, riding bikes in Green Point Urban Park, and mountain streams in Newlands Forest. Geocaching is a fun way to engage older kids in exploring the city: a GPS directed treasure hunt game with geocaches hidden all over the city, containing a log
sheet and sometimes small treasures to exchange for one of your own.
Nature
You can’t be a tourist in Cape Town without exploring at least some of Table Mountain National Park. Take a picnic to Silvermine and swim in the reservoir, head to Cape Point for a hike and to explore the coves and beaches, visit the penguins at Boulders Beach or bag a braai spot at Oudekraal. Cape Town residents can buy a TMNP My Green Card to get all these entries at a fraction of the regular price.
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NATURE FOR LOCALS: For the cost of one entry into Cape Point, Cape Town residents can get a Table Mountain National Park My Green Card, valid for 12 entries over the year into Cape Point, Silvermine, Boulders Beach and Oudekraal. Entries can be used for local friends and family members too. Check out SANParks’ website for more details at bit.ly/2rGq6PN.
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It’s no hardship spending the holidays at home in Cape Town. Besides the beaches, our family favourites include picnics in Silvermine, Company Gardens for the Iziko museums and the squirrels, exploring Kirstenbosch, and hanging out at the V&A Waterfront watching the buskers and the boats, and the Cape Wheel. JENNY POOLE, CAPETONIAN
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The nitty gritty of building insurance
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nsurance is often regarded as a grudge expense, but it’s one of the many unavoidable facets of owning property, especially building insurance which is usually mandatory when a home is financed. Joanna Thomas, Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, says although there’s no specific law or regulation making home insurance compulsory in South Africa, most banks make it an obligatory requirement when granting home loans. However, selecting the right policy and ensuring one is adequately covered, is not always as simple as it may seem when it comes to determining the correct overall value that should be ascribed to the property. Director of Cape Town-based insurance brokerage FJL Consultants Frans Labuschagne, explains, “First you have to establish exactly which components are considered part of the building or structure as there are several elements over and above the bricks and mortar of the primary construction and obvious outbuildings which must be valued and included in the overall amount. Many people don’t realise that to be adequately insured, the following elements should also be accurately valued: fixtures and fittings; fixed recreational and ornamental structures; paved and surfaced areas of brick, concrete, asphalt, synthetic grass or stone (not gravel); boundary and other walls; gate posts and gates, including all their mechanisms; and fences.
Building insurance will also cover numerous non-essential features such as tennis courts, swimming pools, spa baths, saunas and associated machinery and equipment, satellite dishes, borehole machinery supplying water solely for domestic purposes, and septic tanks.” Craig Young, managing executive, oobainsure, the insurance division of ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator, says insurance can also be extremely useful to homeowners as their insurers are their first port of call in an emergency. “Many people are unaware that most building insurance policies also cover emergency service expenses, including security to protect your property should the unforeseen need arise, and replacement of keys, locks and remote-control units. Some policies will also cover alterations to your dwelling should you become confined to a wheelchair; damage to your garden caused by impact; geyser wear and tear; and accidental breakage of fixed glass or sanitaryware.” He advises, however, that to enjoy the benefits of full cover, it’s important to keep your property evaluation up to date and to advise your insurer when any alterations or renovations are done. “The insurer will increase your premiums annually, taking inflation and building material costs into consideration, but it’s up to you to request a reassessment of your property if you have carried out any renovations,” he concludes.
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Predictions: 2019 property market
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his year has been a tumultuous one, from newly instated presidents to economic recessions, ever-rising fuel costs, interesting IT revelations from Sars and a few more finance ministers. As we tear off the last page of our 2018 calendars, the question for real-estate investors as well as everyday citizens now becomes: What awaits us in 2019? “Not surprisingly, a lot will hinge around the outcome of the 2019 elections,” says Adrian Goslett, regional director and CEO, Re/max of Southern Africa. “Leading up to the elections, I predict that houseprice growth will be slow, somewhere in low single-digit numbers, as people await to hear the results before making significant long-term investment commitments. Properties are likely, therefore, to stay on the market somewhat longer during the marketing process for the first and second quarters of 2019, especially those properties in the high-end and luxury market,” he says. “Moreover, I predict that there will be a continued move to smaller, more manageable properties – such as sectional titles, estate-style living, and lock-up-and-go type homes – as consumers continue to feel the pinch of rising inflation and cost of living. Subsequently, I also predict that there will be fewer cash sales and more bonded transactions as the increased cost of living will
necessitate higher loan-to-value amounts on property transactions. Considering that the MPC has alluded to the possibility of a series of small interest rate increases throughout the year to counter inflation, it’s therefore likely that the market will continue to favour buyers in 2019 as those who are unable to afford the higher instalments on their home loans decide to put their properties on the market,” Goslett adds. “Consequently, 2019 will likely present the best opportunities to buy if you get in during the first half of the year. I anticipate reinvestment (both local and foreign) in the country postelection if the fight against corruption continues and tough decisions are made, which I do believe will happen. Greater stability should lead to consumer confidence and with that a more buoyant real-estate market. I therefore predict that the market will turn a positive corner post-election, so if you wait too late to purchase, you may miss the upside,” Goslett advises.
spending which leads to higher economic growth. As a by-product of encouraging more South Africans into home ownership, a stimulus or rebate policy of this sort could also result in the growth of all kinds of economies and industries that ‘live off’ the home, such as landscaping, pool services, telecommunication, building contractors, electricians, plumbing and the likes,” Goslett explains. “I would also strongly encourage government to re-examine their policies around entrepreneurship and do whatever they can to assist new business owners to get to the point where they can grow their own businesses and hire their own employees by removing some of the costly red tape involved in starting up a new company. Doing so will inevitably bolster the economy, lower unemployment levels, and restore investor confidence in our nation,” Goslett recommends.
“In order to bolster economic growth in general in 2019, I would recommend that government should come up with creative ways to encourage all first-time buyers, regardless of income classification, to enter the market by means of tax rebates, for example. Rising house prices (which results from an active property market filled with eligible buyers) encourages consumer
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Healthy retirement Moving into the retirement phase of life, each person has different concerns, budgets and priorities, particularly as to the medical or care aspect. That factor alone is likely to steer your course. WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER
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etirement developments fall largely in two different models – sectional title, or life rights. Sectional title is a familiar concept to South Africans, life rights being the preferred international model, but one which is increasingly claiming a footprint in South Africa.
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In a nutshell, sectional title gives the owner full ownership, can be sold at a market-related price, and will be willed to family. For life rights, the developer retains ownership of the unit (therefore has a vested interest in the upkeep of the development), while you and your spouse have the right to live there for your lifetime. On you or your spouse’s death, there will be a legal agreement in place, which entitles the developer to sell “your” unit, and pay out your heirs with something in the region of the original “purchase” price – this calculation varies, depending on the development or developer, but it’s a highly transparent process to which everybody is privy from the outset.
Medical or care facilities
Retirees always need to have one eye on future costs, but that’s tricky when you have no idea how long that future might be. At some stage, however, medical or care costs are very likely to be required, and there are a number of different care models. Full on-site, in-house care – sometimes two or three
tiers of such – is one model, and many retirees would choose this as first prize. Arthur Case, CEO, Evergreen, which operates on the life-rights model, says, “We develop care centres that cater to primary health care, home-based care, recuperative care, frail and palliative care, and soon we’ll include memory care facilities. In our large villages like Muizenberg and Broadacres, we have 2,000m² full-service care centres and in the smaller villages, clinics. All future villages will be large with care centres providing all levels of care, in other words, ‘continuous care’.” Regarding costs, there’s no cross subsidisation. Residents pay on a feefor-service basis when they need care. “Other than basic primary care services like blood pressure testing, care is not included in the basic levy, but provided on a fee-for-service basis. The care centres admit seniors from inside and outside the village. For 24/7 frail care, Evergreen residents pay approximately 20% less than non-residents,” says Case. Suzette du Preez, MD, TruCare Age Well Solutions Inc, Gauteng – known as MyCare in KwaZulu-Natal – believes, “Frail care, as we know it in South Africa, is an outdated model. The future of care is specialist facilities for conditions like Alzheimer’s, palliative care, and so on. On average,
only between 2% to 3% of residents living on an estate would require a higher level of care. That doesn’t warrant the high building cost and infrastructure of a frail care centre.” Du Preez is an exponent of the “ageing in place” philosophy which is increasingly the more popular global model. It makes more sense financially, and because it’s perceived as advantageous for today’s retiree. Receiving care in your own home is not only the choice of most, but it reduces the stress of the other partner who has to visit another section (often a distance from their own home) of the complex… and the isolation felt when home alone. By reducing the size of frail-care units or number of beds, and the numbers of permanent staff and facilities, a service is provided only when needed – a clinic provides all the basic services like blood pressure monitoring.
Outsourced medical?
Another smart option is not only outsourced care at a retirement village, but a freestanding medical centre with ageing-related illness specialists. Residents have this literally on their doorstep and can consult as they would any medical specialists and pay them independently of their accommodation.
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Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.995 million
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Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Fantastic north-facing, double-storey home with fairway position. All four bedrooms are upstairs of which 2 are en suites. Ample living area downstairs including open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge with fireplace.
Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / A tranquil oasis situated in a greenbelt. This home is an immaculate gem. Designed by Enrica van der Linden and built for the owners with care and attention. A light, modern home with a timeless design.
Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398
Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398
Atlantic Beach Estate / R28 000 Per month
Ref# 1TV1401580
Atlantic Beach Estate / R27 000 Per month
Ref# 1TV1400473
Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This home is situated in a quiet close on the estate close to a large park for children to play. An open-plan kitchen leads to the dining room and lounge area which has a wood-burning fireplace.
Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2.5 / Garage 2 / Move right into this immaculate home. Perched on the hill in the heart of the estate the position allows for lovely elevated views over the estate. Open-plan kitchen and dining room which leads out onto a glass enclosed wind-protected braai patio.
Lynnette Lee 082 453 3266
Lynnette Lee 082 453 3266
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Big Bay / R19.5 million
Ref# 1TV1397265
Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 3 / This classy home echoes with exquisite style and elegance. It’s luxurious finishes are effortlessly paired with an open-plan design whilst allowing ample natural sunlight and magnificent unsurpassed views over Table Bay. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis Drive. Hjalmar Larsen 082 940 8034
Big Bay / R11.75 million
Ref# 1TV1408477
Parklands / R2.195 million
Ref# 1TV1403373
Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 4 / Set in a 24-hour manned security estate, this brand new north-facing home has so much to offer with large open-plan living areas, with superb flow to the indoor and outdoor entertainment areas. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis Drive.
Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Welcome to this lovely home situated on a soughtafter close. Come on over and experience the spaciousness of this home. The location of this home may help cut the commute by being within a short distance of a few key transport arteries. . Follow PGP boards from Raats Drive into Ambleside Close.
Melody Poynton 084 551 9844
Kuda Chitando 065 906 4150
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MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081
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Top floor two-bedroom apartment with great views. Stunning modern duplex on the fairway. Negotiable. Single level. 3 bed, 2 bath, study, 2 lounges, 2 garages. Contemporary & stylish 4 bedroom. Sunny single level. Multi-level 5-bedroom family home. Excellent value!
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