Neighbourhood CT - 13 March 2016

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Neighbourhood 13 MARCH 2016

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Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

No place like home

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hether you rent or own your home, making it pretty and comfy is certainly something that many of us aspire to. It’s important as it’s the place we spend most of our time. I was inspired to hear more about what this year’s trend forecasters are saying.

Decor-wise the global trend has been summed up as The Considered Home. But what does this actually mean?

Well, according to Sian Gutstadt, portfolio director, Decorex SA, it is a combination of decorating genres and is the design embodiment of the phrase “global village”.

Sian says, “The essence of the considered home is a welledited space that is layered, but not cluttered, with a mix of quality high-end and store-bought pieces.” What a great vision. I love that everything doesn’t have to match and that timeless can live alongside new. It’s also more about quality rather than quantity. Now that will work for me.

Natural selection Informal lunches, charcuterie and innovative pop-up dining are all part of the Naturalis food journey WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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What’s good?

What?

Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition When and where?

Today at the Watershed, V&A Waterfront

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f you have not seen this masterful and one-of-a-kind exhibition then be aware that today is the last day of its Cape Town leg. While it features an incredible collection of artifacts, it is the stories of the passengers on board and their fates that sets this expo apart from the rest.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition 021 418 0738 titanicexpo.co.za

rriving at the Old Biscuit Mill, it’s easy to miss the two vertically stacked containers cleverly sandwiched between the buildings to create Luke Dale-Roberts’ latest kitchen space. Naturalis, youngest sibling of The Test Kitchen and The Pot Luck Club, was conceived as an incubation hub for Luke and his team – a place to play with new ideas.

As a result, it is informal and constantly evolving. Turn up for lunch (there are no bookings) and grab a place at the shared 12-seater oak table. Last month, you would have helped yourself from the harvest table. Now there is a variety of tempting platters to choose from.

In the evening, the industrial chic space transforms into a wine bar with bubbly and charcuterie for the after-work crowd.

And then there are pop-up events like the

successful week of breakfasts promoting The Shortmarket Club, which opens in June – these you do need to book for.

So what can you expect? “We’re emphasising making everything ourselves,” says Luke, “so we’re doing all the charcuterie, making pâtés and curing meats.”

The meat boards at lunch are a treat for anyone nostalgic for France, with beautiful selections of rabbit galantine, hammock and truffle potato terrine, duck Amiens, hams and much more.

It’s simple, down-to-earth fare put together with the skilful command of flavours and East/West inspiration you’d expect from this legendary team.

Share a generous meat or fish board and add a creative vegetarian platter featuring tarts, roasted vegetables and

salads, with an uplifting dash of miso cream here, or truffle dressing there.

The Naturalis kitchen and curing room produces charcuterie for The Test Kitchen too. “We’re taking stuff from ground level all the way up,” adds Luke, “for example, turning pork belly into bacon, which is used in The Test Kitchen to wrap around scallops. It adds to the experience.”

Besides its unlimited potential for experimental pop-up dining experiences for his team and for guest chefs to showcase new ideas, Luke is waiting to see how Naturalis will develop.

“I can’t say exactly what this is going to be. It’s finding its feet like an unruly child really that needs to grow.”

So stop by and see what’s happening – it’s guaranteed to be different and delicious.

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Naturalis For information on upcoming pop-ups, email thebreakfastclub@naturalis.co.za.

The Market at Val de Vie When and where?

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rab the picnic basket and head off for a spectacular day of fun, live music and, of course, polo at Val de Vie. Don’t worry if you forget the picnic basket as there will be plenty of fresh local produce on offer and many food stalls serving delish treats.

The Market at Val de Vie 021 863 6191 valdevie.co.za

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ImproGuise Improv Festival 2016 When and where?

14 to 19 March at The Galloway Theatre, Waterfront Theatre School

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ImproGuise Improv Festival 2016 082 772 8867 goo.gl/kgyJJP

he Cape Town Improv Festival presented by ImproGuise – the team behind the hugely popular TheatreSports – returns and promises to be even better and funnier than before. Be sure not to miss this epic laugh-a-minute extravaganza.

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Tasting off the beaten track

Put that tried-andtrusted Cabernet or Chenin Blanc back on the wine rack, and try one of the Cape’s more unusual varietals instead WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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ired of the same-old Shiraz and so-so Sauvignon Blanc? Stop in at a decent wine merchant – Wine Concepts in Newlands is my favourite – and you’ll discover the adventurous spirit in local cellars as winemakers dabble in a raft of new varietals you’ve likely never heard of.

Fancy a glass of Grüner Veltliner? How about some Albarino or Assyrtiko?

The latter, a Greek cultivar from the island of Santorini, is well-suited to hot, dry and windy conditions and is being planted on the high slopes of Jordan Wine Estate. It’s yet to make it into a bottle, but you can already try Diemersdal’s Grüner Veltliner. Austria’s signature grape results in a medium-bodied white wine that is aromatic and elegant – an excellent wine to pair with food.

This is also true for Roussanne, a cultivar hailing from the Rhone Valley in France.

Ken Forrester may be most famous for his Chenin Blanc, but he has long had a love affair with Roussanne and offers a rare single-varietal bottling of this fragrant full-bodied white wine.

If you fancy a sip you’ll have to visit his charming winery in Stellenbosch, though, as this cellar exclusive is only available from the tasting room.

As owners of one of the leading vine nurseries in the country, it’s no surprise that Bosman Family Vineyards is known to produce an unusual gem or two. Last year it released South Africa’s first certified Nero d’Avola, a grape long associated with the island of Sicily. From Wellington vineyards the 2014 vintage is a wonderful balance of spiciness and red fruit, a wine with firm tannins that’ll stand up nicely to red meat and pasta dishes.

Carignan is another grape rarely seen in local cellars, but the Fairview “Peg Leg” Carignan is certainly a beauty. Made from the oldest Carignan vineyard in the country, planted in the Swartland in 1972, it’s an elegant wine ideal for game meats.

The Steenberg Nebbiolo, however, I’d enjoy all on its own. With its bright cherry fruit on the palate and lovely balance of tannins and acidity, this Italian variety from Piedmont will tempt lovers of Pinot Noir.

Rewind and reforest

Greenpop brings back its Reforest Fest at Platbos WORDS: LAUREN JOUBERT

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f you haven’t heard of the Greenpop Reforest Fest, get ready to be part of something more than what might sound like a music festival. Greenpop is a social enterprise that focuses on reconnecting people to the planet. Reforest Fest is a way to celebrate all things green at Platbos, Africa’s southern-most forest. The idea behind the festival is to rehabilitate the Platbos Forest by replanting trees and helping people to be more eco-friendly through daily workshops. A split between a friends’ and family weekend, each festival is catered and dedicated to making our planet greener and broadening our knowledge of eco-education.

Family weekend

Bring your children and get your hands dirty with a range of exciting activities you can do as a family.

Everyone can make new friends and interact in a gorgeous, natural setting.

Friends’ weekend

The friends’ weekend incorporates more of a party feel to the festival.

Spend time with old and new friends and enjoy a longer night-time party, live music, eco-workshops and camping.

With thousands of trees planted over the last five years, the festival is now starting to reap the benefits of everyone’s joint efforts.

“The Greenpop Reforest Fest is one of the purest examples of our mission in action. We want to help people (re)connect with our planet and each other, and year on year we watch the community grow, interact and celebrate together in the Platbos Forest,” says Misha Teasdale, Greenpop Tree-E-O. He attributes being in the magical space and working alongside inspired people, as the reasons for making Reforest Festival his favourite festival.

Family weekend: 11 to 13 March Tickets available at: goo.gl/Cwe8TH Friends’ weekend: 18 to 20 March Tickets available at: goo.gl/fu4fta

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Reforest Fest greenpop.org

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Five ingredients for a super school holiday With the Easter school holidays looming, we’ve rounded up what you need to make it a relaxing break for everyone – parents included WORDS: BRIDGET MCNULTY

The great outdoors

Most often, the thing that makes a holiday so different – and so much more exciting – than being at home is the surroundings. Whether you choose to go inland and stay on a farm next to a dam, or to the coast near the ocean and beach, or up to the mountains with adventure trails to hike, having the great outdoors as your back garden guarantees lots of fun outside (with the added bonus of happily exhausted kids at the end of the day).

Enough space

While it might sound fun to have the whole family crammed into a small cottage for a sleepover, odds are you’re going to appreciate having a bedroom to yourself. So when you’re looking for the perfect getaway, be sure there’s enough space for the whole family to live (comfortably) for the entire holiday.

Plenty of entertainment

Not necessarily DVDs and computer games (although those can be handy emergency tools), but plenty of board games the whole family can play, bat

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and ball to keep you busy outside, giant puzzles and colouring books.

Don’t forget this is your holiday too, and you don’t want to spend it being your child’s one-man-band of entertainment.

A teaspoon of discipline

While it can be tempting to throw all the rules out the window because you’re on holiday, remember that you have to go back to real life once the trip is over, and be kind to your future self. Simple things like still clearing the table, tidying up after yourself, and brushing your teeth at the same time every day, can keep a comforting routine to the day.

A large helping of laughter

One of my most vivid childhood holiday memories was being on a roadtrip with my family of six and arriving at a holiday house only to find that there were no bowls.

Anywhere. My parents merrily served us soup and cereal in tall drinking glasses and I thought it was fabulous.

Don’t sweat the small stuff when you’re on holiday – everything can be a game with the right attitude.

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Analyse it PATRICK CAIRNS

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hether or not you felt that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivered a successful budget last month, you should be glad of one thing – according to the latest Open Budget Index, South Africa’s budget is the third most transparent in the world.

My business neighbourhood

This is an incredible statistic. South Africa ranks behind only New Zealand and Sweden in terms of the information that the government provides to the public about its finances. That places it ahead of the likes of the US, Germany and the UK.

@Frits is a fun new luxury dog hotel and daycare in the CBD

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anic Clue is passionate about dogs and hospitality, so opening a luxury dog hotel and creating a line of designer dog clothing was the perfect fit. Her dog, Frits, is the CEO who keeps a close eye on the daycare, dog spa and hotel services, as well as the Thursday adoption days when shelter dogs visit for some well-deserved pampering while they wait for their forever home.

Q: How did your business start?

A: When I got Frits in 2010 it was a rainy August in Cape Town, so when he went out before bedtime he was getting soaked. He needed a raincoat.

The same year while I was doing my MBA at Stellenbosch, I read a trend forecast talking about dog hotels and I decided that I had to open one.

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Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop?

A: I always say location, location, location, and for this business accessibility is key. We’re easy to reach from anywhere in the City Bowl and also for people who work in the CBD and bring their dogs into daycare from the suburbs.

A country’s standing in the index is significant because it shows how transparent a government is about revenue collection and spending.

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

A: It’s the CBD, so the price per square metre is quite high, which is why it’s so important to make the most of the location.

The more disclosure there is, the more the media, economists, academics and civil society are able to scrutinise what the government does with public money and hold officials accountable for where it goes.

Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: In the December holiday season we had about 86 dogs a day, and for public holidays we’re often booked up ahead to our maximum of 100 dogs.

It’s really quite simple. The more the public knows, the more it can engage with trying to improve things. When access to information is restricted, everyone outside of the government is effectively disempowered.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: I’d love to open another @Frits in the Western Cape, and I’m planning to make franchises available to others who’d like to open in London, Dubai, New York and Johannesburg.

In South Africa, the presentation of the budget is a big occasion, and this year it was particularly so. For days leading up to it and for days afterwards, the discussion around the issue was robust.

That shows that this is a process that South Africans feel they are involved in.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: Yes, we have an online reservations system and an online shop for our dog clothing range.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: Clients love our webcam app, so they can see what their pets are up to while they work!

We could all have our opinions about what was included or excluded, we could praise or lament the introduction of a sugar tax, and we could immediately calculate how much income tax we could expect to pay in the coming year. All of this was possible because the information was available for us to analyse and debate.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: I saw this building in January last year, but was originally going for another property in Kloof Street.

That fell through in October after we’d almost had everything approved.

This one was still empty, but the owner had it up for auction. Luckily only four people showed up and he decided to rent to me after all.

It is crucial that we don’t take this for granted. We should not gloss over the fact that despite the many difficulties in the government, the Treasury remains open, accessible and credible.

For a start, this shows that the department takes its work seriously.

It understands it obligations.

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

A: It had been a club before, so it had big open spaces; it was a double storey and had a ventilation system already approved for 500 humans.

This meant it was easy to get council approval for health and the building was simple to convert into spacious hotel and daycare spaces.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: We have a Build It on one side and a parking lot on the other.

There is an open grass space that I’d love to develop into a beautiful public area, which at the moment is ugly and neglected.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: @Frits Dog Hotel & Daycare Centre 021 200 4244 atfritsdoghotel.com

We should not gloss over the fact that despite the many difficulties in the government, the Treasury remains open, accessible and credible

But, just as importantly, it indicates that it has respect for the public that it is serving. Governments that don’t care about public opinion, don’t tell the public anything. They certainly don’t produce transparent budgets.

It is very encouraging that in South Africa we don’t have this problem.

Despite the many pressures on it, the Treasury still acts in a way that includes the public in what it does.

That must be celebrated, just as much as it must be protected.

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Where South Africans R1,6bn in developments invest

Go passports Africa Rising to roll out

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ith a growing number of countries vying to attract international property investors, the time is right to do some passport shopping. But, warns James Bowling, CEO and founder, Monarch & Co International, maintaining an investment in a foreign country isn’t the only requirement for residency or citizenship.

“Investors can lose their residence or citizenship status if they don’t meet other requirements, such as a minimum stay,” says Bowling. For example, the UK requires investors to make the country their primary residence by spending at least 50% of their time there, while Malta residence holders can’t spend more than 183 days a year in another jurisdiction.

When it comes to the perks such as free education and health care, the rules are different for citizens and residents.

Residency holders are entitled to receive free state education only in the country of residency, and should always be covered by comprehensive international health insurance.

In Portugal, however, you need to be a citizen contributing to social security as a taxpayer living and working in Portugal to qualify for free health care and education, according to Chris Immelman, MD, Pam Golding Properties International and Projects Division. He says residency doesn’t provide holders with free health care or education, though they have access to it.

China doesn’t acknowledge dual citizenship, so investors would have to sacrifice their current one. “SA recognises dual citizenship, so our investors don’t have to worry,” says Bowling.

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frica Rising, a Durbanbased independent property development company, purchased properties worth R300m from Tongaat Hulett Developments during 2015. It plans to roll out over R1,6bn worth of developments in the Umhlanga Ridge area.

Africa Rising has purchased 12 pieces of land from Tongaat Hulett Developments. The properties, recently added to the company’s portfolio, include The Madison, The Marina, Park Avenue, Aria and Jefferson in the Umhlanga Town Centre, and a commercial property at Sibaya.

Four of these are currently under development. The Madison is a mixeduse development that will cater to the medical sector benefitting from its strategic location opposite the Gateway Private Hospital. It comprises 97 apartments and 27 medical suites and is expected to be completed by August this year. It is already 90% sold.

Construction has started on Park Avenue, a joint venture which comprises upmarket apartments which are 85% sold.

Aria, providing retirement apartments, and Jefferson, providing student accommodation of 300 and 240 units respectively, will launch this year.

On retirement development trends Accommodation for the elderly is increasingly moving away from nursing home-style facilities towards independent living. Sectional title retirement villages are the way to go for senior housing. The involve­ ment of attorneys with extensive sectional title experience from the inception of a new development is, however, essential to ensure that there is the necessary balance between the developers’ objectives and the interests of residents MARINA CONSTAS, DIRECTOR, BBM ATTORNEYS, AND AUTHOR OF DEMYSTIFYING SECTIONAL TITLE

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from a list of eight locations, the majority of South Africans chose the UK (36%), the US (34%), and Australia (29%).

The global investment trends survey was commissioned by property investment firm IP Global and conducted by YouGov. Over 1,000 online South African adults were asked what investment assets they held, as well as their preferences and key concerns when it comes to investing in overseas real estate.

Commenting on the results, George Radford, Africa Director, IP Global, says, “The United Kingdom remains a favourite for South African investors who are looking to pockets of value in outer London and to Northern Powerhouse Manchester where property prices are expected to grow by 26,4% between 2016 and 2020. In the United States, Chicago is emerging as a major city to watch with average yields of 7,9%, while in Australia we’re still seeing huge amounts of interest in Melbourne and Brisbane.”

recent survey on where South Africans choose to invest reveals that 28% invest in local property, and 3% in property offshore, while almost half (45%) have no money in any investment assets at all.

When asked to pick where they would consider investing in property abroad

Expropriation Bill gets passed

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ith all eyes on the budget during the last week of February, the government hurried through the Expropriation Bill.

On 23 February, Parliament passed the Expropriation Bill that will allow the state to pay for land at a value determined by a government adjudicator and then expropriate it. This effectively scraps the “willing buyer, willing seller” approach to land reform.

Despite the proposed intention of the bill to redress racial disparities in land ownership, there are a number of problematic clauses that make it possible for land to be expropriated unfairly.

Dr Anthea Jeffery, head: policy research, the Institute of Race Relations, says the bill leaves property owners open to massive losses should the government decide to expropriate their homes, land or other property.

Now that the bill has been passed by Parliament, it still has to be passed by the National Council of Provinces, after which it will be sent to President Jacob Zuma to be signed into law. “None of these concerns were addressed, and I doubt that the National Council of Provinces will not pass it, so it will be up to the president to make a decision, and given the current focus on land reform in SA, I am fairly certain he will sign,” says Jeffery.

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Bloubergstrand Here’s what’s happening in property in the area IMAGES: ANTON SCHOLTZ & SUPPLIED

For sale

For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R2,649m

R3,71m

R2,96m

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R15,725

R18,500

R13,160

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For a typical rental property (two-bedroom apartment)

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Properties listed

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Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Bloubergstrand comprise approximately 16% of the total sale listings in the Tableview and Blouberg area.

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Properties listed for rent in Bloubergstrand comprise approximately 34% of the total rental listings in the Tableview and Blouberg area.

Interest

Interest Approximately 18% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Tableview and Blouberg area is attributable to properties listed for sale in Bloubergstrand.

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Buying in Bloubergstrand The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Bloubergstrand, namely a threebedroom house with the median asking price of R2,649m, is R26,004 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,25% with no deposit.

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An absolute must in the summer months is having a pizza and beer at the Blue Peter or morning breakfast at On the Rocks

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GET OUTDOORS •

MAX GEBHARDT, BLOUBERGSTRAND PROPERTY OWNER

About the area

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Go kite-boarding in one of the best locations for the sport worldwide.

Jog along the shore with a friend.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach.

Take yourself or your kids for a surfing lesson.

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ated one of the best destinations in the world for kite-surfing, Bloubergstrand is known particularly for its outdoor activities and beautiful beach. To add to that, the views of Table Mountain across the bay are unbeatable, and amateur and professional photographers alike head to the area in the early mornings to try and snap that perfect shot.

The suburb features a mixture of property types, with more apartments on the beachfront and larger stand-alone houses more prevalent as you head away from the beach. “Many of the apartment blocks along Marine Drive have also received face-lifts,” says Max Gebhardt, Joburg resident and Bloubergstrand property owner. More recently, the development of the Big Bay area has included more sectional title houses, while more apartments have appeared within the recent development at Eden on the Bay. Although there are many overseas visitors and local holiday-makers who flock to Bloubergstrand in the

summer months, the area is mostly filled with local residents. During the holiday season, Bloubergstrand is less busy than beaches like Camps Bay and Clifton.

There’s also more parking available and a more relaxed atmosphere.

Overall, it’s the watersports that really attract visitors to the area.

“From kitesurfing to longboarding to walking and running along the beach, Bloubergstrand has so many outdoor activities to keep you busy,” says resident and business owner Michael Ruhl. After a busy day out on the water, enjoy the spectacular sunsets and then head to one of the many beachfront restaurants for an evening meal. Choose seafood at Ocean Basket or pasta at Primi Piatti, or maybe sink your teeth into a burger at Jerry’s Burger Bar. You could also have a pizza and beer at Blue Peter as you soak up the views.

Keen cyclists can enjoy great cycle paths into the city, or ride out to Koeberg Nature Reserve via Melkbosstrand for a wealth of mountain bike trails.

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Take the kids to Melkbosstrand for a picnic.

Have a pizza and beer at the Blue Peter.

Eat breakfast at On the Rocks.

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Get your bike onto one of the many dedicated cycle paths into the city.

And if you get tired? You’re allowed to bring your bike on several of the bus routes back home.

Head out to Koeberg Nature Reserve for mountain bike trails.

Agent commentary Q: What attracts buyers to the area?

A: Buyers are attracted to Blouberg as it offers the perfect family beach, with long sandy stretches and uninterrupted views of spectacular sunsets, whales in the bay, and Table Mountain in the distance. Sports enthusiasts love the wave-surfing, kite-surfing and wind-surfing.

While you have easy access to the great outdoors and wonderful West Coast resorts further north, the Western Seaboard was the first area to be linked to the central city via MyCiTi in 2011 (the airport route was already operating).

This has made people look at the neighbourhood as a place where you can fight the traffic.

Q: What type of buyers does Bloubergstrand appeal to?

A: Old Bloubergstrand village has a character of its own. It is a historical neighbourhood where families of all generations reside close to the beach and well-known rock pools.

It boasts world-renowned views of Table Mountain and Robben Island and attracts a more discerning buyer. Residents tend to renovate older homes and stay forever.

Move along to Big Bay and the vibe changes. There are beachfront restaurants, a young family vibe, kite surfers and water sports lovers, and a bay ideal for swimming.

The heart of Bloubergstrand is its active residents association that plays an important role in caring for the community and taking care of their suburb.

Q: What do you love about this area?

A: Bloubergstrand is one of the best places to live from a lifestyle perspective. It has unparalleled water sports action, miles of cycling paths and the beachfront is crammed with amazing little restaurants.

It’s also one of the most affordable areas to buy property in, so it presents the opportunity of an ocean-side lifestyle to a much broader range of people than would ordinarily be the case, creating an interesting and diverse community.

I also love what the MyCiTi bus route has done to bring the area closer to the CBD; it’s now faster to take public transport than one’s own car.

Emarie Campbell

Caron Leslie

Brendan Miller

FRANCHISEE, PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES WESTERN SEABOARD

BROKER/OWNER, RE/MAX PROPERTY ASSOCIATES

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021 439 3903 brendan@sothebysrealty.co.za sothebysrealty.co.za

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Area Guide

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Agency Guide

SOUTHERN SUBURBS Maitland

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Pinelands

13, 23

Plattekloof

11, 15

Atlantic Beach Estate

17

Uitzicht

14

BetterLife

22

Chas Everitt International

BOLAND, OVERBERG & HELDERBERG

WESTERN SEABOARD

Property Group

11

ERA Real Estate

20

Atlantic Beach

13, 17, 23

Franschhoek

14

Leapfrog

19

Big Bay

13, 16, 18, 24

Hermanus

14

Pam Golding Properties

14 - 16

Bloubergrand

13, 20, 23

Paarl

14

Rawson Properties

18 - 19

Bloubergsands

16, 18, 23

Stellenbosch

14

Re/Max International

Bloubergstrand

12, 18, 20, 23, 24

Val De Vie

14

Property Group

12 - 13

Duynefontein

19

Vermont

14

Sotheby’s international Realty

24

Flamingo Vlei

13, 18

Voelklip

14

Melkbosstrand

19, 23

Parklands

13, 19, 20, 23, 24

Classifieds:

Sunset Beach

13

Atlantic Beach Estate

23

Table View

18, 20, 23

ERA Real Estate

23

Van Riebeeckstrand

19, 23

Leapfrog

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West Beach

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Paarl R8.75 million Exclusive living in prime location. This warm ,safe and secure family home is situated in a prestigious neighbourhood close to leading schools. Excellent flow from the open-plan living areas to the large undercover patio that offers an outdoor braai and pizza oven, overlooking the pool. Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 4 / Ref# TK1213223 Lynette Schoeman 082 553 3045

WINELANDS TO WHALECOAST Onrus: 028 316 3390 / Hermanus: 028 312 1110 / Stellenbosch: 021 887 1017 / Somerset West: 021 851 2633 Paarl: 021 871 1480 / Franschhoek: 021 876 2100 / Durbanville: 021 975 7209 / Welgemoed: 021 913 7670

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Stellenbosch / R17.85 million

Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate / R9.5 million

Stellenbosch / R8.35 million

Vermont / R6.9 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 Exceptional family home in the prestigious De Zalze Golf Estate. Generous reception rooms, majestic mountain views.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 A gracious, double storey home built on the water’s edge of Kanonberg dam.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 Modern architect-designed barn-style home situated in the exclusive Brandwacht Aan Rivier security estate. Breathtaking views.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 Provençal masterpiece with unobscured mountain and ocean views. Ideal guest houseopportunity.

Deanne Kriel 083 531 7827

Gené 082 975 2869 / Paige 082 901 7045

Di van Graan 082 569 2429

Sandra Boshoff 082 873 0166

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Franschhoek / R4.75 million

Val de Vie / R3.85 million

Uitzicht, Durbanville / R2.495 million Voëlklip, Hermanus / R1.1 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 This charming home offers spacious living.

North-facing mountain views, a mature garden, walking distance to the village.

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 Cosy cottage well located on this exquisite Polo Estate. Beautiful mountain views, walking trails and safe play parks for children.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 Lovely family home in quiet cul-de-sac. Well finished with good flow. Entertainment space and ample lawn for children to play.

Erf size: 495 m² Level plot in quiet area of Voëlklip. Surrounded by upmarket properties. Unobstructed mountain views.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

Igna 082 884 8492/Hayley 082 926 8587/Jordan 083 298 1481

Peta Bodley 083 528 1290

Santa Bedeker 082 772 7052

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PLATTEKLOOF Sales & Rentals: 021 558 3438 / plattekloof@pamgolding.co.za

Baronetcy Estate, Plattekloof / R9.85 million

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Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 3 Located high up on the slopes of Tygerberg Hills, this unique 643m2 home offers uncompromising luxury and entertainment spaces on a grand scale. Clean lines, modern grandeur and custommade finishes are exhibited in this unique home. On show today, Baronetcy Estate, Plattekloof.

Pierre Nel 076 967 3766 / Tonja Ellman 082 978 3576 /PamGoldingProperties @PamGoldingGroup

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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

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Bloubergsands / R4.395 million

Big Bay / R4.95 million

Bedrooms 6 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Modern, spacious family home offering quality finishes throughout. Follow showboards from Sandown Road into Harbour Close.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This modern renovated property with open-plan living and comfortable flow is a true gem. Within walking distance to the beach.

Linda Middleditch 082 433 4412

Hjalmar Larsen 082 940 8034

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Big Bay / R7.85 million

Maitland / R995 000

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / This magnificent property is situated in the renowned Waters Edge Estate in Big Bay. It has beautiful gap views of Table Mountain.

Bedrooms 3.5 / Bathrooms 2 / Parkings 1 / Paved undercover backyard with koi pond, outside basin and storage space. Follow showboards from corner Kensington Road.

Hjalmar Larsen 082 940 8034

Patricia Harrison 083 241 7640

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SOLE PROPERTY PARTNER Mandy Oschman / Sales 082 567 0398 mandy.oschman@pamgolding.co.za Tracy-Ann Craig / Rentals 082 415 4852 tracy.craig@pamgolding.co.za

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 pamgolding.co.za/atlantic-beach-estate

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.9 million

Atlantic Beach Estate / R4.2 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This immaculate country-style home is situated on a corner plot right on the fairway. High-ceilings and spacious rooms define the downstairs areas.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / A perfectly laid out home. Open-plan lounge with gas fireplace. Lounge opens onto a private covered patio with large private garden.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R25 000 pm

Atlantic Beach Estate / R24 000 pm

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / Spacious 3 - 4 bedroom family home with a separate study located alongside the fairway. This property is worth R35 000 rental per month.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This modern fully-furnished, large 3-bedroom home with a study or work-from-home office is located near to the golf clubhouse. 6 Month rental only.

Tracy-Ann Craig 082 415 4852

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R2 300 000

MELKBOSSTRAND

R3 150 000

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SOLE MANDATE

NEW ON THE MARKET! Cottage style home offering 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a large living area that leads to covered patio and pool. The garden is on 2 levels of which the bottom part is ideal for the kids to play. Single garage and carport. In walking distance to the beach.

PETRA VAN ASCH 082 501 4977

DUYNEFONTEIN

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R4 995 000

SOLE MANDATE

MELKBOSSTRAND

PETRA VAN ASCH 082 501 4977

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R5 500 000

VAN RIEBEECKSTRAND

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R6 950 000

JOINT MANDATE

MAGNIFICENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!!

Ultra modern double storey house offers 5 bedrooms. The upstairs consists of large o/plan living areas leading to a sea facing balcony and undercover BBQ area.

Downstairs comprise of 4 more bedrooms plus 3 bathrooms, lounge and pool.

PETRA VAN ASCH 082 501 4977

A TRUE GEM IN THE AVENUES! This face brick property offers 4 bedrooms plus two lounges and pool set in wind free courtyard. Truly a lock-up holiday home as it requires minimum Maintenance. All window frames are aluminium and you also have a small self maintained garden. Pool and courtyard can be accessed from both lounges as well as main bedroom.

Web ref:LFMB-0081 PETRA VAN ASCH 082 501 4977

JOINT MANDATE

LEAP INTO THIS MAGNIFICENT HOME! If space is what you are looking for than this is the one! Large grounds; main house 3bed, 2bath, dbl auto garage.

Two fully equipped flats both with 2 bedrooms.Views from up-stairs flat only a short stroll to the beach. Excellent finishes throughout the property and so much more! This property is worth viewing.

R3 500 000

SOLE MANDATE

GRACIOUS AND SPACIOUS HOME! Double storey home with elegant sitting room and fire place. Spacious dining area with indoor braai facilities. Solid poplar wooden kitchen with scullery. 4 Good size beds, the master is en-suite, and there is separate family bath. Pool in the back garden, auto d/garage, upstairs is a large entertainment room leading to an outdoor BBQ deck.

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PRISTINE LIFESTYLE! Triple storey family home offering various reception areas opening onto sunny sea facing patios and pool area and private pathway to the beach. A few special features of this fabulous home are the very spacious entertaining areas with sweeping sea views. 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, plus domestic quarters and garaging for 7 cars.

Web ref:LFMB-0211 PETRA VAN ASCH 082 501 4977

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

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Bloubergstrand - Asking R3.990m ON SHOW Dream and discover!! Triplex apartment in Blouberg.

Sea/mountain views. 3 Carpeted bedrs. Spacious master bedroom e/s

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Big Bay - Asking R3.995 million

Stunning home for a young family, modern and spacious.

Consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, open plan lounge, dinning room & kitchen, indoor braai, bar, Jacuzzi, patio area, separate study, access

with ocean views. Spacious o/plan lounge & dining area. Maple & granite kitchen with fitted oven, gas hob + extractor fan. Large balcony. D/gar with dir/acc. Tiled flooring throughout. Acc controlled secure complex. Close to all amenities. Dir: Blaauwberg Rd into Beach Blvd into Seal Dve - entr to Atlantic Shores follow pointers. Parking in Seal Rd. In att: Lydia 082 561 3046

to garage, lounge with indoor braai, laundry, pool with paved garden, double garage, parking for 4 cars. 2 Minutes walk to beach & to Onse Huise & On the Rocks Restaurants. Call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

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Parklands North - R3.5 million

New release! A delightful mingling of sunlight & fresh mountain air

In prime position with breezy ocean air. Easy access to beach, West coast & to N/suburbs, as well as City & bus routes. 3 Beds, 2.5 baths, o/plan kitchen with granite tops, cherrywood finishes. 3 Gas burner hob & 2 electric plates & oven. D/gar with 3 sec off str parking. Tommy 084 575 7894 or Lydia 082 561 3046

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Bloubergstrand - POA

Spectacular home with breathtaking views and immaculate designs and finishes

4 En-suite bedrooms, 3 with their own balcony and the fourth leads onto the garden. Beautiful appointed kitchen, Smeg oven and wood burning oven.

Breakfast counter 2 lounge areas, separate dining area. Upstairs lounges can be used as a coffee or champagne bar. Private enclosed garden, salt water chlorinated swimming pool. Excellent security in the estate and own electric fencing. Trellidoors on all doors and invisibars on all windows. Garage for 3

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cars. Separate laundry with laundry shoot. Call Gaby 083 448 4993 or Lydia 082 561 3046

Parklands - Asking R1.050 million Stunning Investment Opportunity!

3 Bed Townhouse in secure complex, opposite new Virgin Active and Food Lovers Market. Investment Opp only as tenant has just signed a year's lease.

Main bedr e/s, 2nd bed upstairs, 3rd bed & guest bathr downstairs. Lounge, kitchen, DSTV points in all bedrs, fitted blinds throughout, paved low maintenance patio area, full laundry in complex, 24hr sec, meter electricity, single gar & parking bay. Call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

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Parklands - R750 000

This charming duplex is situated in a gated complex

On the Myciti Bus route & close to all amenities. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathFor more pics & info SMS 1354700 to 38573*

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West Beach - Asking R2.990 million

rooms (1 main-en- suite), open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen, single garage & parking bay plus lots of visitors parking. To view call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

New release never been seen before

There are no tomorrows with today's market. A home of this calibre at this price is a rarity. This charming home is brimming with atmosphere, gleaming with wooden floors, great indoor / outdoor entertaining patio leading to swimming pool. Entrance hall, kitchen with scullery, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, family room, double garages. Call to arrange viewings Lydia 082 561 3046 or Gaby 083 448 4993 Experts in home finance.