Neighbourhood CT - 12 March 2017

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12 MARCH 2017

Neighbourhood PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE

Robertson

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Editor’s Exclusive CHARIS LE RICHE

World Poetry Day

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In your hood:

Woodstock

Babbo’s | 021 447 3359 | goo.gl/fXtzq6 Hidden Leaf | 021 447 4868 | facebook.com/hiddenleaf.eatery Gather | facebook.com/gathercapetown

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n 21 March, we’ll celebrate World Poetry Day, and it’s so fitting that this should coincide with Human Rights Day. Our country has a wealth of activist poets who were the voice of the oppressed during apartheid. Poets like Mzwakhe “The People’s Poet” Mbuli, Keorapetse William Kgositsile, Breyten Breytenbach, Mazisi Kunene used their words to fight the system and inspired many others to take up the pen in order to highlight injustices in their community.

In honour of World Poetry Day and Human Rights Day, we invite you to share some of your favourite poems on the Neighbourhood Facebook page: facebook.com/YourNeighbourhoodZA.

On our radar

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Woodstock

Woodstock has got such a great vibe to it; it’s lively and warm while still having a real urban, gritty feel, which is why I think it has become so popular with small businesses in recent years

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SASHNEE MOODLEY, RESIDENT AND BUSINESS OWNER

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Somerset West Did you know?

Somerset West was founded in 1822 and was originally part of the well-known wine estate, Vergelegen. Today Vergelegen is just one of the many estates found in Somerset West.

BABBO’S

HIDDEN LEAF

New in Woodstock Three gems with a home feel will make you want to move right in WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: KIT HEATHCOCK & SUPPLIED

The Company’s Garden is a beloved park and heritage site which can have thousands of visitors a day. It happens to be one of Cape Town’s oldest sites, established over three centuries ago as a garden to grow fresh produce to replenish the many ships that would pass the Cape.

Unit G04, Old Castle Brewery Bldg 6 Beach Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 087 828 0423

Babbo’s

Behind its shaded front courtyard on Roodebloem Road, Babbo’s opens out onto high-ceilinged rooms with wooden floors and a comfortable lounge. Italian owner, Andrea Angiolo sees it as a real neighbourhood eatery, serving locals simple breakfasts, great coffee, home-made pastas and crisp, wood-fired pizzas. It’s just down the hill from his popular seafood restaurant Pesce Azzurro, where he salt cures fresh tuna for the unusual tonnina and bean salad, a speciality of Elba. Other touches of home are his grandmother’s melanzane alla parmigiana recipe, gnocchi made with ricotta and the specially built wood-fired pizza oven.

Andrea’s father, Volpe Angiolo, is a renowned Italian artist and his stunning paintings decorate the walls.

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oodstock’s vibrant mix of old and new is invigorating, and never more so than when you discover friendly neighbourhood eateries tucked away in beautiful Victorian houses. Here are three recent finds.

EDITORIAL TEAM: Group Editor: Charis Le Riche charisl@yourneighbourhood.co.za Junior Managing Editor: Molly Fitz-Patrick Senior Sub-Editor: Mlungisi Mthembu Designers: Anja Bramley & Samantha Durand Group Online Editor: Lauren Joubert

Hidden Leaf

Hidden it certainly is, behind a narrow doorway on Roodebloem Road and up a steep staircase, but walk out onto the

wraparound balcony and amazing views of Table Mountain and Cape Town spread out before you. Bianca Bezuidenhout and Warren Booysen have created a home away from home in the two comfortable dining rooms with plants and books, dreamcatchers and candles, and the space is just as welcoming for a casual lunch as for an intimate dinner. The focus is on the freshest local organic ingredients cooked simply, be it seared fillet steak, generous burgers (beef and vegan), chicken parmigiana, home-made ravioli or a satisfying vegan cottage pie.

Gather

This serene vegan cafe surprises with its ever so secret location: 196 Victoria Road is a beautiful historic building housing a holistic centre and art gallery. Weave your way to the back and discover an inner courtyard with a Zen-like calm. Open only for weekday lunches, Gather embraces local farm-to-table, plant-based food. Filippa Harrington and Daniela Puccini create a short versatile menu, using the crop surplus from local organic farmers. Fermented foods add zest and crunch to the varied open sandwiches, platters, salads and veggie bowls, and there are tasty baked treats to go with cold-brew coffee.

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In your hood:

Somerset West

Lourensford Estate | 021 847 2333 | lourensford.co.za

Lazy days at F Lourensford Lourensford Estate is racking up the gold medals for the mantelpiece, but this estate on the slopes of the Helderberg isn’t only about wine WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGES: SUPPLIED

ounded in 1709, Lourensford Estate is easily one of the most scenic wine estates in the country. Spread across 4,000ha of mountain, fynbos, forest and vineyard, the estate – owned by retail mogul Christo Wiese – produces a remarkably wide range of awardwinning wines, from Viognier to Merlot and Méthode Cap Classique.

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Kyoto Garden Sushi | 021 422 2001 | kyotogardensushict.com

With an enviable tally of medals at wine competitions both at home and abroad, 2016 was a particularly good year for the cellar. Leading the charge was the Limited Release Chardonnay 2015, a full-bodied blend of tropical fruit and creamy oak richness. One of just three South African wines to take home a Grand Gold Medal at the respected Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, it also picked up a Gold medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.

Another from the Limited Release range that’s worth looking out for is the White Blend 2012. Driven by Sauvignon Blanc, but with splashes of Chardonnay and Viognier, this unusual blend won Double Gold at the 2016 Michelangelo International Wine Awards.

Key to the success is the farm’s coastal terroir. Facing False Bay, with vineyards running up the Helderberg, “the cool conditions and influence of the Atlantic Ocean breezes contribute to the low pH and high natural acidity in our wines, ensuring they are complex and layered so they can last in bottle,” says Lourensford cellarmaster, Hannes Nel. His Limited Release Viognier and Lourensford MCC Brut Blanc 2011 are also worth seeking out at the estate, which is open daily for tastings. Yet while the wine is the star attraction of the estate, it’s certainly not the only reason to visit.

The Millhouse Kitchen is a hit with locals, and dishes up bistro-style French and Italian cuisine, alongside excellent wood-fired pizzas. The nearby playground makes it especially popular with families. The weekly Lourensford Market (Sundays 10am3pm, alternate Fridays 4pm-9pm) also draws in foodies from far and wide, with 70 stalls offering light meals, arts, crafts and organic produce. The Coffee Roasting Company is also worth a stop, notably for the singleorigin coffee beans roasted on site.

Although hidden behind the suburban streets of Somerset West, Lourensford Estate is well worth visiting on your next weekend escape into the Winelands.

Dinner for two Kyoto Garden Sushi caters for the perfect date night WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE

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yoto Garden Sushi can be easy to overlook, especially with its rowdier neighbour around the corner. However, for those in the know, this Kloof Nek restaurant is the one of the best places to visit for sushi.

The brainchild of American world traveller, Scott Wood, this award-winning Japanese restaurant opened its doors eight years ago. With chef Koshi Koyama in the kitchen, it’s now regarded as one of the best Asian restaurants in South Africa.

The interior, designed by Scott himself, is sleek and minimal, and it’s easy to see that Scott was heavily influenced by his travels throughout Asia. The simple decor – complete with a water feature – oozes peace and tranquillity and comes together to create a serene oasis in the middle of bustling Kloof.

The new set menu for two (R780 in total) is the perfect excuse for a date night. The six-course meal highlights the best aspects of Kyoto Garden Sushi. As you sit down you’re given a bowl of lightly salted edamame beans.

I suggest you only nibble on these to leave space for the six tantalising dishes that follow.

First up was the tuna tartare with a touch of soy sauce. This light but flavourful taster was the perfect start to the night.

The seaweed salad with shitake mushrooms and seared salmon followed and was fresh and tasty.

Of course, you can’t go to Kyoto without sampling the sushi. The chef’s creation of sushi, sashimi and California rolls of prawns, salmon, tuna and linefish followed and was deliciously satisfying.

Up next was the vegetable tempura, which was moreish – the only downside was that I had to share it with my partner.

The fifth course, ramen noodles with prawns in a miso broth, was wholesome and strangely comforting – something I can imagine being a staple for me in the winter months. To end off the evening, we had the delightful white sesame seed ice cream.

As low-key eateries go, Kyoto has a firm place in my heart and it’s easy to see why it’s one of the best Asian restaurants in South Africa.

For a relaxed atmosphere and phenomenal food, be sure to visit.

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My business neighbourhood Vibrant contemporary African fashion and accessories conceptualised from a shared design studio in Hope Street, Gardens WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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he buzz of a shared studio space is ideal for a creative designer, as Lucy Mulima found when she joined Hope Street Studios last year.

She tells us more about her business, Aya Goods.

Q: How did your business start?

A: A fter studying journalism, a stint in fashion PR and starting a natural skincare range using traditional ingredients from West Africa, I decided to try my hand at clothing. I’d attended a lot of workshops at the CCDI to get myself up to speed in terms of how a business should work and how I could harness my creativity to make a living. I had no real intention of working with African-inspired wax prints in the beginning, but it came easily to me having grown up with the fabric all around me in Zambia where it’s used for pretty much everything in day-to-day life. A friend could supply me with the fabric, so it was a no-brainer. Before I knew it, I had

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a logo, patterns and a few garments.

In August 2015, I launched my range of outerwear at Open Design and I haven’t looked back since.

Q: Why did you choose this area for your business?

A: I was looking for a shared design studio space in the Cape Town CBD as I wanted to be central. I was closing my shop in Johannesburg (Work Shop New Town) when I heard about Hope Street Studios; the location was ideal – it seemed like fate.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: I was tipped off by a creative acquaintance about a new shared space opening. I got in touch with Hannah Lavery who manages the space and luckily there was still availability.

Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business?

A: It’s amazing to be surrounded by creators in various disciplines.

The space is always buzzing with people creating something new or chasing a deadline, which helps me stay focused on pushing the business forward, be it to produce or conceptualise new designs. Another exciting thing is everyone’s willingness to collaborate on projects, plus there’s always someone to bounce your ideas off or to get insight/advice from when needed.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: T here are 15 of us in the shared

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studio, including jewellery makers, ceramicists, artists, fashion designers, photographers and more.

Q: What are the rental prices like in this area?

A: T he rentals for our studios are reasonable, seeing as we’re splitting them between us all.

Q: How many people go through your store each day?

A: I don’t have a shop here, but I see people at the design studio by appointment. I’m currently stocking some of my products at the Thabo Makhetha Collective at the African Pride Hotel (15 on Orange).

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: I’m looking to expand my brand presence by stocking more shops in Cape Town and Gauteng. I’m also looking at Europe and the US. Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: My website has an online shop.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: T his varies, but there seems to be a consistent interest in the 13” laptop sleeve.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Aya Goods 073 783 6609 ayagoods.com

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Local green building movement picking up speed

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he Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is gearing up for an exciting period as the local green building movement takes an exponential growth trajectory, one that's different in scale and scope from anything seen so far.

As it enters its 10th year, and with sustainability expert Dorah Modise as its new CEO, the GBCSA has identified its next areas of impact as the residential and public sectors and is expanding its vision to include entire green communities and cities.

So far, more than 230 formal green building certifications have been achieved in South Africa, mostly in the commercial property sector.

“Government is a property investor, landlord, tenant, accommodation provider and employer. These are all touch points that can benefit hugely from green building.

Our metros, cities and towns can achieve big wins with green building – financially, economically and environmentally. It’s straightforward, and we’re here to show them how,” says Modise.

The residential sector is already showing rapid uptake in green building. So far 3,500 homes have been registered with the GBCSA to target Edge (a green building rating tool) certification after only one year of the tool’s operation in South Africa.

Buying a property jointly may mean that you are able to comfortably afford the costs of home ownership, as you will be using the power of two people’s income rather than one. However, the long time horizon of property ownership means there is a good chance that circumstances will change during your partnership.

ALBERTUS VAN STADEN, HEAD OF CREDIT, FNB HOUSING FINANCE

R1,3bn mixed-use development to launch in Umhlanga

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new development named Umhlanga Arch has been announced by the Multiply Group, a Durban-based global investment company offering access to proprietary transactions in Africa.

prior to launching to the public, but it has also already attracted R350m in foreign investment to the region, confirmed an international hotel operator and engaged with a number of the country’s top retail brands.

Prominently positioned on the slopes of Umhlanga’s Ridgeside, this R1,3bn development is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the province and hopes to bolster tourism, stimulate investment into the region, further elevate Umhlanga and greater Durban to a world-class standing and facilitate significant job creation.

“Umhlanga Arch is going to be a place where you can live a full, productive day without having to venture from your address. Our vision for this development was to create a lifestyle for emerging entrepreneurs, serious businesspeople who are trying to establish a balanced home-work lifestyle and those individuals who frequent this area and aspire to live within it,” says, Terry Rosenberg, chairman, Multiply Group.

Umhlanga Arch has already sold 80% of the residential component

Southern Suburbs scoops 40% of the Cape metro’s property transactions

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he residential property market across the Southern Suburbs, stretching from Woodstock to Tokai and incorporating predominantly the suburbs that lie above the M5 motorway, generated over R8,4bn in sales last year.

"That," says James Lewis, MD, Seeff Southern Suburbs, "equates to about 40% of the total value of property transactions recorded for the Cape metro last year."

Despite a slower market overall, Lewis says that the area remains very active, both in terms of sales and rentals with some neighbourhoods remaining busier than in the preceding few years.

The area encompasses about 31 smaller suburbs. Constantia, the largest, has the highest number of households, followed by Claremont, Rondebosch and Kenilworth.

Some 2,948 transactions worth over R8,4bn, were recorded for 2016 at an average selling price of R2,86m, the highest on record.

"That means that about eight property sales were concluded on average each day across the area," says Lewis. "Wellpriced properties below the R8m-R10m price range are still selling within four to six weeks, the lower end of the price scale obviously selling much faster while the upper end takes a bit longer."

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Home decor trends 2017 A new year brings a fresh batch of home decor trends for you to explore, experiment with and adapt WORDS: MOLLY FITZ-PATRICK IMAGE: ISTOCK

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ust like food and fashion, decor trends go through cycles. Each year brings about new, classic and revised trends, delivered to us through our favourite magazines, radio shows and TV programmes. Here are some of this year’s most popular trends. Consider introducing them into your home.

Greenery

The 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year is “greenery”. Luckily for us, this can be interpreted in many different ways in our homes. You can choose a wall or a room to paint in one of the many wonderful shades of green. Or you could be a bit more subtle and invest in greenery for the indoors – maybe a selection of succulents for your mantelpiece, or an indoor tree to be the focal point in your dining room.

Smart homes

This isn’t a new trend. It is, however, gaining a lot of traction this year as an increasing number of homeowners make their homes more automated and organised. Once you’ve got the hang of it, a smart home can be energy-efficient, which can save you time and money. Some of the most popular options for creating a smart home include smart thermostats, smart switches, voice-controlled hubs and smoke detectors.

Texture

When it comes to our senses, we often neglect touch, especially in our homes. Sure, we want our home to be aesthetically pleasing, but what about its texture? Adding texture to your home can really elevate it and make it more interesting, inviting and comfortable. It also allows you to incorporate different trends and elements into your home such as wood and stone, particularly marble, for hard textures. For softer textures, think of items such as a velvet couch, a macrame wall hanging, a cotton quilt, a faux fur rug or cushions.

Mixed metals

You’ve seen them all over Pinterest and at your local homeware shops, and now you can make them your own. Metals such as stainless steel, copper, bronze and brass can add a modern or classic touch to your home. What’s great about metals is that they are versatile and can be paired with almost anything. You do not need an ultra-modern home to introduce metals. In fact, introducing this trend to a more rustic-style home can often have more of an impact.

You can find mixed metals in many forms now, such as copper cookware or light fittings, brass standing lamps or frames, stainless steel surfaces and bronze cutlery or doorknobs.

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Robertson Here’s what’s happening in property in the area WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY

BEST IN FOOD: • Fraai Uitzicht: for beautiful views and excellent food • The Small Restaurant at the Robertson Small Hotel: for classic dishes • Lady Grey Restaurant: for great food and panoramic views of the valley • Four Cousins: for lunch in town • Saggy Stone: for craft beers and pizza

THINGS TO DO: • Visit Owl’s Rest Lavender Farm.

• Visit Marbrin Olive Farm.

• Try some delicious eats at Wolfkloof Winery Food Night Market.

• Shop for Rialheim ceramics at Clairvaux.

• Have a picnic on a boat at Viljoensdrift Winery.

WINE ESTATES NEARBY: • • • • •

Springfield Estate Graham Beck Van Loveren Family Wines De Wetshof Estate Rietvallei Wine Estate

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he centre of a thriving wine valley under the Langeberg mountains, Robertson is a charming small town that has retained the slow pace of times gone by. Capetonians flock to the valley for popular annual events such as the Wacky Wine Weekend and the Slow Food and Wine Festival.

There’s a steady stream of holidaymakers of all nationalities touring the wine estates, kayaking, rafting and cruising on the Breede River, mountain biking, enjoying adventure sports and exploring the scenic surroundings.

Most of the attractions are spread along the valley and the Route 62, and the town itself has a down-to-earth feel and a friendly local community.

“People are very welcoming, helpful and polite,” says resident Lana Groenewald who manages The Robertson Small Hotel. “When I moved here from the city, life in Robertson took some getting used to. The closest thing to a traffic

jam comprises four cars pulling up to a four-way stop simultaneously and everyone courteously waiting for the other to drive first. People make time to share stories. I now enjoy that one has to add 15 minutes to every shopping trip.

It’s astonishing how much news one can catch up on in the queue at the bank!”

With jacaranda-lined streets and gardens filled with fruit trees, there’s a country feel to life even beyond the joys of an outdoor lifestyle with fresh local produce and award-winning wines at cellar prices. The traditional leiwater irrigation system still operates: open channels alongside each street run with water on designated days and everyone takes turns to divert water into their garden. There are plenty of sophisticated pleasures to be enjoyed too, with some excellent restaurants, world-class wines, food artisans selling at farmers’ markets and farmstalls, and a growing olive industry.

I love strolling through the rose and jacaranda-lined streets, admiring the array of quirky mailboxes. The people are genuine and welcoming. Many gardens have fruit trees and it’s not uncommon to see neighbours exchanging fruit, nuts or home-made preserves.

LANA GROENEWALD, RESIDENT

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For sale Property type

Median asking prices

R1,65m

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

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R1,68m

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Monthly bond repayments For a typical property in this area.

Agent Insight Local property experts give us the inside scoop on Robertson

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What do you love about the Robertson area?

How would you spend a free day in the Robertson area?

Best things about Robertson for families?

It’s the proverbial small-town, big-heart place, only about a 90-minute drive from Cape Town. The bucolic lifestyle includes glorious wine estates, walking and cycling, the Breede River with leisure cruises and canoeing, water-skiing and adventure kayaking. In spring, streets bloom purple with jacaranda trees. A dry, hot summer follows, then autumn in arrays of reds and golds, and finally winter with cool, crisp days and frosty nights.

Robertson is one the best weekend and holiday escapes.

It’s surrounded by vineyards and renowned for its wine farms, roses and outdoor pursuits. It has the Breede River with a host of water sports, plus hiking and mountain biking with excellent natural indulgences including nearby nature reserves. The village also has excellent restaurants, diners and wine shops, and you can escape to clean air and healthy, relaxed living.

Robertson is a beautiful town in the heart of the Breede River Valley. Surrounded by vineyards and mountain ranges, this well-managed town is the ideal place for those looking for a high quality of life. The growing tourist industry and a stable farming community provide attractive business opportunities. Robertson offers outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain bike trails, horse riding, bird-watching and so much more.

Lorraine Frames

Polla van Wyk

Mardi Botha

PRIME LANDMARK

SEEFF ROBERTSON

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023 626 6171 robertson@seeff.com seeff.com

CHAS EVERITT ROBERTSON 083 627 3636 mardi.botha@everitt.co.za everitt.co.za

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Visit Van Loveren Family Vineyards for an array of superb wine pairings. Explore our history garden or enjoy our stunning hiking and MTB routes. Christina’s Bistro offers great food, including wood-fired pizza and gourmet burgers.

PAIRINGS BISTRO FOOD WHISKY WINE

At the new @ Four Cousins restaurant and tasting centre, conveniently situated in Robertson, visitors can enjoy our entire range of wines, non-alcoholic Zari, shop for gifts and discover Boet craft beer straight from our micro-brewery.

Van Loveren: Mon-Fri: 08H00 - 17H00 I Saturday: 09H30 - 16H00 I Sunday: 11H00 - 15H00 @Four Cousins: Mon-Fri: 08H30 - 17H00 I Sat: 09H30 - 16H00 I Sun: 11H00 - 15H00 I Public Holidays: 09H30 - 16H00 @Four Cousins Restaurant: Mon-Fri: 09H00 - 21H30 I Sat: 09H00 - 21H30 I Sun: 09H00 - 17H00 I Public Holidays: 09H00 - 21H30

Tel: 023 615 1505

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R13 900 000 BLOUBERGSTRAND

R10 450 000

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Wonderful large Georgian home in the quiet Ext 1. Massive open plan living, granite kitchen, enclosed sun room with braai & with concertina doors. Pool and garden. 4 en-suite bedrooms, balconies with amazing views.

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Located in the seaside community of Waters Edge. Modern open plan beach house complete with many extras including internal lift, home automation and air conditioning with gap views, 4 en-suite bedrooms, North facing outdoor deck and pool, 3 car garaging and wine store.

Michelle Lister 083 603 0001 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

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

Sunset Links / R7.45 million

Ref# 1TV1303577

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 / This beautiful modern family home offers a large family entertainment room with balcony, braai and breathtaking sea and mountain views. The roof top deck has unmatched 360° views from around Cape Town and Table Bay where you can see the world heritage site Table Mountain. Follow PGP boards from Bay Beach Avenue.

Ansie Matthysen 082 823 3551

Bloubergrant / R4.99 million

Ref# 1TV1304718

Sunningdale / R1.795 million

Ref# 1TV1308254

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Stunning house in the exclusive Bloubergrant for the entertainer. This comfortable and spacious home with duel-living offers ample space. Follow PGP boards from Marine Circle.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / This beautifully renovated home on a large erf offers open-plan living with a north-facing verandah and maintainable garden. Follow PGP boards from Sandown Circle into Valderama Road.

Leon Engelbrecht 083 455 9530 / Marinda Engelbrecht 079 876 3562

Amanda Hanel 083 264 0098

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A unique lifestyle built around community and family

Atlantic Beach Estate / R15 million

Ref# 1TV1301048

Atlantic Beach Estate / R2.95 million

Ref# 1TV1294248

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Architecturally designed and built with care as the clients conceptualised their dream holiday home in South Africa. This luxury home is situated on one of the largest pieces of land in Atlantic Beach Estate on a quite cul-de-sac with the ocean right on its doorstep.

Bedrooms 3 /Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Neat and tidy vacant home ready to be occupied. Single-level home with open-plan living spaces. Open-plan kitchen leads onto spacious lounge/dining room area. 3 Bedrooms, all en suite with shower and full bathroom. Double garage.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R45 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1305781

Atlantic Beach Estate / R35 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1294049

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4.5 / Garages 2 / Beautiful fully-furnished spacious home is perfectly perched overlooking a dam teaming with bird life. It has magnificent mountain and sea views and lends itself to relaxed entertaining with a charming bar, pool, and shady patio areas with seating amongst the natural rock.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 / Super spacious and private family home is ideal for relaxed indoor/outdoor living and is beautifully sheltered from the wind. All rooms open out onto a lovely big tranquil treed garden and patio. Open-plan kitchen overlooks a dining room/indoor braai for fun entertaining.

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

I am Anne Frankle I am Mandy Oschman Sales: Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398 mandy.oschman@pamgolding.co.za

Rentals: Anne Frankle 074 159 6723 anne.frankle@pamgolding.co.za

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MELKBOSSTRAND

Neighbourhood

R3 750 000

SOLE MANDATE

FABULOUS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED! This lovely family home offer an open plan kitchen with dining area. The fabulous indoor entertainment area with built-in bbq flows onto the enclosed private garden. Enjoy all year round entertaining as this area is cosy and the heart of the home. Downstairs are 3 bedrooms with a full family bathroom while the main bedroom have en-suite bathroom.

There is a flat with open plan living, modern kitchen and two en-suite bedrooms. Offering a separate entrance makes this ideal for guests, teenagers or a great income potential.

PATRICIA LERM 083 412 7455

VAN RIEBEECKSTRAND

Web Ref: LFMB-0204

R5 595 000

SOLE MANDATE STUNNING DOUBLE STOREY HOME! On entering this much loved family home one will be in awe of the finishes and spaciousness that this Eco-friendly home has to offer. The generous formal lounge has some views of the Ocean. The one-of-a-kind garden has a swimming pool, an outside covered lounge, and a Thatched Lapa with weather blinds. A joy for the garden lover and an amazing space for your children to play. This 4 bed, 3 bath home has so much to offer that a viewing is a must to experience the quality of this home!

PETRA VAN ASCH 082 501 4977

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE

Web Ref: LFMB-0436

R3 095 000

PRICED TO GO! Single level 3 bedroom plus 2 bathroom house with double garage. Jacuzzi in private courtyard. Lovely open plan property with beautiful modern kitchen. On becoming a homeowner on this estate also gives you free access to the Leisure centre where there are flood lit tennis courts as well as Olympic size pool and BBQ facilities.

PATRICIA LERM 083 412 7455

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MELKBOSSTRAND - T 021 553 1911 F 021 553 1913 | UNIT 2,3 ON 6TH AVENUE, MELKBOSSTRAND,7441

Make an offer online Sunningdale, Cape Town

3 River Bend Road Sunningdale

Sunningdale, Cape Town

R2.75 million

3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 garages

44 Peach Tree Crescent Sunningdale

3D

R1.675 million

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 1 garage

Family focus

3D

Family focus

Schools within 2km

Schools within 1km

Elkanah House Primary School - Blouberg Campus Elkanah House - Sunningdale Campus Chalkwood House Sunningdale Primary School Generation Schools Sunningdale

Elkanah House Primary School - Blouberg Campus Elkanah House - Sunningdale Campus Parklands College

Melkbosstrand

Retreat

Rental potential

R7-8k

76 Coral Heights Melkbosch Drive Melkbosstrand

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 1 open parking

R739 900 3D

1 Zwaans Mews Zwaans Road Retreat

Kenilworth

3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 1 carport

R1.295 million 3D

Kenilworth

Rental potential

Rental potential

R9-10k

28 Mortimer Gardens Twilley Road Kenilworth

3 bedrooms 1 bathroom 83m

R1.595 million 3D

R9-10k

19 Jutter Court 23 Mckinley Rd Kenilworth

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 71m

R1.375 million

1 parking bay

3D

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7

52m�

R1.35m

R1.35m

R76 950

R1 273 050

April 2016

8

55m�

R1.4m

R1.42m

R79 800

R1 340 200

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52m�

R1.35m

R1.35m

R76 950

R1 273 050

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PARKLANDS

R2 750 000

SUNNINGDALE

R2 095 000

NEW RELEASE

PARKLANDS

R1 500 000

NEW RELEASE

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344195223

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 1 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344193974

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 1 | Pool: -

Prestine condition with superb security & entertaining space, large enclosed braai room leading to a sparking pool

A spectacular renovated home offers, open plan kitchen and large undercover entertainment area, built in bar, braai and swimming pool.

Beautiful home, well priced in lovely quiet area.

Lindy Dippenaar: 083 480 3703 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Daphne Corbett: 071 301 3175 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Lynda Cozijn 0836212883/ 021 557 1124 (o)

BLOUBERGRANT

R4 350 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2 | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344194402

WAVES EDGE

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: - | Pool: -

R4 995 000

WEB REF: 91344194516

WEB REF: 91344194952

SUNNINGDALE

R2 290 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344194672

Magnificent beachfront apartment with spectacular views of Table Mountain, offers space, tranquillity and sea breeze.

Picture Perfect -Amazing Ocean & Mountain views, neat, modern and spacious 24hr manned security. A must see….

240sqm of house, offering a haven for each family member, close to Private school, shopping Centre and Hospital- a must view

Silvia Vassileva: 082 578 9807/ 021 557 1124 (o)

Chris Visser: 072 340 8461/ 021 557 1124 (o)

Chris Visser 072 340 8461/ 021 557 1124 (o)

TABLE VIEW

R1 500 000

FLAMINGO VLEI

R2 850 000

BLOUBERG SANDS

R2 850 000

SOLE MANDATE

Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 1 | Garages: 1 | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344194854

SOLE MANDATE

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344194950

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2 | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344192144

This home offers security, open plan kitchen and large lounge area, small low maintenance garden undercover patio with built in braai.

So much house for this price! This stunning home has 3 self-catered cottages providing a passive rental income.

Spacious and sunny face-brick house and granny flat. Beautiful garden, well point and all the extras .

Daphne Corbett: 071 301 3175 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Lynda Cozijn: 083 621 2883/ 021 557 1124 (o)

Silvia Vassileva: 082 578 9807/ 021 557 1124 (o)

BLOUBERG SANDS

R3 690 000

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344194622

PARKLANDS

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2 | Pool: -

R1 675 000

WEB REF: 91344193188

TABLE VIEW

R1 670 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 1 | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344193933

Large family home in a great condition with a bonus 120M² flatlet.

Cottage style home, offers cosy space all around including a large landscaped garden and patio area.

Secure village close to all amenities, a good size garden with a lot of potential – A must view.

Lindy Dippenaar: 083 480 3703/ 021 557 1124 (o)

Daphne Corbett: 071 301 3175 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R3.095m. AFFORDABLE SECURITY ESTATE LIVING Charming and immaculate north-facing single level townhouse – free standing and walled for privacy and pets. Entrance hall, modern open plan kitchen with beautiful counter top, dining room and lounge, three bedrooms, main en-suite shower room, family bathroom, lovely patio & garden area.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

R2.75m. APARTMENT ON THE FAIRWAYS Lovely top floor apartment with views of Table Mountain and the fairways. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from your balcony. Two spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main en-suite with shower and a full second bathroom).

Modern open plan kitchen & living area.

Secure parking.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

R4.45m. SPACIOUS SINGLE LEVEL LIVING Spacious single level house – ideal as a retirement or starter home. Lounge and dining room, extra spacious kitchen and scullery, second lounge area with barbeque, study nook, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (main en-suite) and automated double garage.

Small private garden.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

R6.75m. ENTERTAINER HOME WITH VIEW Immaculately presented home – light and inviting and with elegant contemporary finishes and design. Amazing outdoor entertainment areas with balcony, covered & open patios, pavilion & heated pool. Striking interior architectural features and open plan design with different levels.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE R 7 750 000

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE R 5 995 000

EXCLUSIVE WESTERN SEABOARD PROPERTIES EXPECT TO BE IMPRESSED

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE R 5 750 000

3 Large Beds Ensuite - Loads of potential for just about any living style, 3 Garages 2 Lounges, Laundry room and study or 4th bedroom Sole Mandate - Hayley 082 561 7116

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE R 7 850 000

Uber-stylish Single level home with fantastic flow and privacy. 4 Beds 2 Ensuite 3 Garages Pool Set on culdesac near play park Sole Mandate - Hayley 082 561 7116

Grab this front row property before it’s too late!

One of the best sea views on the estate. 4 LRG bedrooms with ensuite. Pool & garden Sole Mandate - Hayley 082 561 7116

Come and make your dream home on this dream plot of over 1000sqm with views ! The main house is 2 Bed and there is a 1 Bed cottage sep.ent.

Sole Mandate - Hayley 082 561 7116

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