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ELGIN VALLEY CIDER

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BUSINESS Q&A

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In your hood:

CHARIS LE RICHE

April has arrived!

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he Easter long weekend is just around the corner and winter is nearly upon us. I can’t think of a better time to enjoy the outdoors than this month – the leaves are changing colour and we’re all excited about some well-deserved time away.

For those who want to spend the last of the long evenings enjoying the fresh Cape air (and some wine), be sure to check out the Merrell Autumn Night Run Series powered by Black Diamond. On Wednesday, 5 April, you can enjoy a fun night run through the

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V&A Waterfront

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historic vineyards of Groot Constantia and Klein Constantia. All runners (excluding juniors) who complete the race will get a complimentary bottle of Groot Constantia wine.

Find more information at: mountainrunner.co.za/events/ merrell-night-run-series.

Happy April!

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V&A Waterfront Living by the Waterfront is wonderful; I wake up and smell the ocean, and work is only a 10-minute walk away WYNAND PRETORIUS, RESIDENT

Mega bites With more than 40 burgers on the menu, Gibson’s is guaranteed to satisfy even the most voracious appetites WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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t used to be quite a mission to get a table at Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers and Ribs when it was inside the V&A Waterfront Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre. So it was about time it moved to a more spacious location. Now a quayside restaurant with a spectacular all-weather dining enclosure on the terrace with panoramic views, this popular eatery seats 71 people inside and 120 outside. The stylish decor by awardwinning designer Adam Court is sure to give you something to talk about.

On the new look, Ian Halfon – codirector with Doron Duveen of the Slick Restaurant Group, which owns Gibson’s as well as Belthazar and Balducci at the V&A Waterfront, and Auberge Daniella B&B in Franschhoek – says, “We wanted something fresh, funky and very different. We wanted the kitchen as open plan as possible. The toilets are also a design masterpiece, not to mention the beautiful alfresco terrace.”

Elgin Did you know?

The Elgin Valley produces about 60% of South Africa’s total annual apple crop.

About 40% of the total crop is exported.

The eatery has increased its offering to 40 burgers – including beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian and

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With more than 40 burgers on the menu, it was difficult to decide, but we eventually went for the Governor’s De-Luxe with five toppings (beef patty smothered in bar-b-que sauce, topped with cheese, bacon, guacamole and sweet mustard) and the MexTex (beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno and guacamole served with nachos, salsa and sour cream). These monsters are best devoured using both hands. It may get messy, but it’s completely worth it.

“Made from grain-fed beef, our juicy 200g burgers – we don’t use egg or any binders, just pure beef with a small natural fat content – are flame-grilled to perfection with lashings of our best-kept-secret basting, and then lovingly placed on a home-baked, lightly toasted sesame seed bun. The bun is freshly baked daily using only natural ingredients,” says Ian.

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We went to Gibson’s around 1pm on a Sunday – those who have dared visit the V&A Waterfront during this time (especially when the sun is out) know how packed the restaurants can get and how slow the service can be. However, we were really impressed with how efficient the service was and how handson the managers were at Gibson’s.

For efficient and friendly service, juicy burgers and delicious shakes – Gibson’s is the place to visit.

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Banting options. There are now also more than 100 Gourmet Shakes, and there’s even a new mega milkshake craze – giant 850ml Freek Shakes jampacked with indulgent treats. “They’re extremely popular, and we get rave reviews on TripAdvisor,” says Ian.

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In your hood:

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Somerset West

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lgin may be building a solid reputation for cool climate wines, but the valley is most famous for the picturesque apple and pear orchards that erupt into blossom each spring, and hang heavy with fruit by summer’s end.

While the fruits of those orchards are shipped worldwide, five local cider producers are giving

the craft beer fraternity a run for their money with a clutch of superb handcrafted ciders.

The producers range from garagiste favourites to urban-focused young brands, and the valley’s five cidermakers have formed the South African Craft Cider Guild to promote and protect the term “craft cider” under a simple definition: “cider fermented only from fresh pressed apples”.

That means, unlike commercial ciders, no juice concentrate or preservatives or added flavourants.

Michael Everson has long been a stalwart of Elgin ciders, using careful fermentation and barrel ageing to craft his wide range of expressive ciders. You can find (and taste) Everson’s Cider at the ever-popular Peregrine Farm Stall on the N2 (from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm).

Here also look out for Terra Madre Pomme Classique, the valley’s first sparkling cider made using the Méthode Cap Classique technique of secondary fermentation in the bottle. It’s

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dry, lightly sparkling and ideal with roasted pork dishes. Windermere Cider is another local favourite, and has been made in Elgin for more than 20 years. The current range of ciders is all barrel-aged for six months, and includes ciders infused with rooibos, elderflower and orchard botanicals. Look out for them at selected outlets and restaurants.

If Windermere is the original Elgin cider, Sxollie is the young upstart causing a stir. Fermented in stainless steel tanks using Champagne yeasts, the single-varietal ciders (Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and a Packham Pear “perry”) are available at the cosy tasting room on the platform of Elgin’s old railway station.

Further down the N2, the tasting room on Paul Cluver Estate is where you’ll find the delicious Cluver and Jack ciders. Made predominantly from Granny Smith apples, all the fruit is sourced from the Cluver family’s De Rust estate before being chopped, pressed, fermented and bottled. The result is a naturally made, deliciously dry cider that pairs perfectly with anything from quiche to pork and a piquant cheese board.

The art of dining A full-on fine-dining experience at Benguela on Main in the heart of Somerset West WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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f you think of fine dining outside Cape Town, it’s the wine estates that first spring to mind. However, Benguela on Main, which opened last year in the centre of Somerset West, is bucking that trend. Part of the Benguela Cove stable, it’s an elegant, contemporary space with avant-garde figurative paintings and sculptures.

The a la carte menu provides a lighter meal, but the Benguela experience is really about enjoying the chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings and lingering long into the evening over the many courses of intriguing and complex dishes. There were seven courses paired with wines and many imaginative extras in between: a fun snack platter with spicy caramelised popcorn and smoked fish croquettes; a far-too-tempting fennel brioche bread board with mushroom tapenade; a palate cleanser of a salted pineapple, celery and fennel lolly which arrived smoking on dry ice; and the gorgeous tree of petits fours with coffee – dramatic twists that add to the sense of occasion.

Chef Jean Delport clearly delights in playing with flavours and textures, and the wine pairings took it to the next

level, with a knowledgeable sommelier telling us about each.

“The food comes first – we’ve got quite an extensive wine list, and we’ll also buy in wines for a specific dish that we think would work well. It’s all about the experience – whatever completes the dish,” says Jean.

Ginger is one of the hardest ingredients to pair with wine, says Jean, and his solution was interesting: the carrot and scallop starter was paired with an unusually smooth mellow viognier from Hilton Vineyards, which after a mouthful of scallop dressed in vermouth and ginger became zesty and lively. We enjoyed the ocean delicacy of the black squid crisp layered with sea bass, prawns, asparagus and samphire paired with a Benguela Cove Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. The balance in the Goat’s Cheese Snowball bridged savoury and sweet with apple and honeycomb paired with an appley Riesling from Paul Cluver.

There were many more taste adventures in between, culminating in a gorgeous dark chocolate marquise with berries and a sparkle of candy pop to revive the palate after the well-paced threehour dining extravaganza.

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My business neighbourhood Sealand Gear’s upcycled bags sell from a vibrant new local design collective in Bo Kaap WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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ealand Gear makes a wide collection of bags and accessories, upcycling a variety of tough materials, from yacht sails to advertising billboard mesh, tents and tarpaulins. Co-owner Jasper Eales tells us about the business and the new design retail outlet, Bo-Op on Wale Street.

Q: How did your business start?

A: A fter studying industrial design at CPUT, I started my own business, Jasper Eales Originals, focusing on product design – things I needed in day-to-day life. Through some commissions for furniture pieces, and being in creative environments, I met Mike Schlebach, who was manufacturing bags from old yacht sails in Woodstock. We had an idea for a new business combining our skills and infrastructure, and so Sealand was born. Instead of just

using yacht sails, we created a collection of bags in a lot of different upcycled materials, and expanded the audience to people like ourselves, who are passionate about the outdoors, surf and engage with city life.

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

A: Sealand appeals to an international clientele. Our outlets are in tourist-orientated environments; we already have a kiosk at the V&A Waterfront. The Bo-Op is a collective retail space for very good quality local design products and the idea was to find a location with a high foot traffic of tourists. Bo Kaap is an iconic area with many visitors.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: The two local designers who own Bo-Op found it and we were one of the first brands they approached, so we got involved early in the development of the space.

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

A: It’s a very noticeable destination, with its Bauhaus colours, in an area that is already full of colour. On the corner of Rose Street and Wale Street, it’s a very good location, as the tour buses drop and collect tour groups right outside for their walking tours.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: Atlas Trading, Rocksole, and the local community all around us with corner shops and cafes. It’s been really great how the Bo-Op has communicated with the local community. The sales staff are

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locals and the local community has started to engage positively with what we’re doing.

Q: W hat are the rental/sales prices like in this area?

A: The area is uplifting; it’s cheaper than, say, Bree Street, but prices are increasing. We sublease from Bo-Op and get the full package of sales staff, internet, window displays and more.

Q: H ow many people go through your store each day?

A: At least 150 people on a daily basis.

First Thursdays get even busier and are by far the biggest trading days.

Q: D o you have any expansion plans?

A: Sealand is actively looking for central premises to open up a Sealand Experience flagship store here in Cape Town to showcase the brand, host events and tell our story.

Q: D o you operate online as well?

A: Our website has a full online shop with free delivery in South Africa and we’re about to launch our European website.

Q: W hat’s your most popular item?

A: Our duffel bags, Choob and Dune, and our Toastie and Wedge toiletry bags are the most consistent sellers.

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Downsizing: a lifestyle choice rather than necessity

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uring an economic decline, downsizing becomes more common when homeowners find themselves increasingly cashstrapped and debt-ridden, but this is only one reason motivating South Africans to move to smaller homes.

Sandy Geffen, executive director, Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, says downsizing can also free up a considerable amount of money each month that can be put to good use, such as boosting your retirement fund, decreasing debt or saving for an overseas family holiday.

“Two other reasons commonly cited by people selling larger homes are lifestyle and security. Compact homes generally require less maintenance, which means homeowners can get out and enjoy life rather than spending weekends mowing the lawn and attending to a seemingly

endless list of basic maintenance. And as the smaller properties are usually situated in gated communities or estates, they offer a greater level of security.”

According to a report by specialist property research company, Lightstone, one in 10 recent residential property purchases in South Africa have been in gated communities, and despite the fact that the rate of development nationally has slowed, demand has not.

The overall value of these properties is around R800bn, which according to Geffen indicates the extent of this trend.

“Lightstone’s research shows that only about a tenth of the properties in this sector fall into the luxury category,” says Geffen. “The vast majority are the sort of compact homes that specifically cater to this movement in lifestyle demand – people wanting safer, smaller and easier-to-maintain homes.”

If a buyer has signed an agreement, but would no longer like to purchase the property, it’s best for them to be upfront with the seller and let them know as soon as possible, rather than breaching the contract. The seller might be willing to let the buyer off the hook and look for another buyer, rather than drawing out the situation longer than necessary. It’s possible for the seller to pursue the matter legally, which could leave the buyer with a very expensive impulse purchase on their hands.

ADRIAN GOSLETT, REGIONAL DIRECTOR AND CEO, RE/MAX OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Family home buyers turn to Monte Vista

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ith affordability a key watchword for many homebuyers with young families, the conveniently positioned area of Monte Vista in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs is increasingly in demand, according to Pam Golding Properties agents Nannie Myburgh and Linda Bain.

“This is without a doubt a more affordable area which provides excellent value. The most popular and sought-after price range is for properties between R2m and R2,4m,” says Myburgh.

Residential property in the area

starts from apartments priced from around R1m to R1,4m. Most properties in Monte Vista comprise three to four bedrooms with the bulk of homes ranging between R2m and R3m, depending on size and specifications and whether the property is renovated.

“Further enhancing the appeal of the area, sellers are asking realistic prices, especially if homes require some renovations. We receive a high amount of internet enquiries and show homes are busy. As soon as we list a home for R 1,8m it will be snapped up within a week,” says Bain.

New secure estate planned for Constantia Upper

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ne of the fastest growing property sectors across the Cape Peninsula is security estates.

“In the suburbs of Constantiaberg, the average selling price of homes in gated security estates has shown growth of 44% over the past five years,” says Mike Greeff, CEO, Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate. “With the demand for homes in security estates at an all-time high, the launch of Wycombe Place, a gated secure estate in the heart of Constantia Upper, is perfectly timed, particularly as it is located in such a highly sought-after suburb.”

Wycombe Place is set to have six sectional title homes set in an estate with one entrance and exit point. The

security features include specialist electric fencing, a smart HD infrared CCTV IP camera system with both monitoring and movementdetection capabilities, alarm, off-site monitoring compliancy and full onsite recording and playback facilities.

“These homes are generously proportioned with spacious interiors and high-volume ceilings; they measure 425m² to 472m², and are set on grounds ranging from 692m² to 1,195m². They are designed for easy maintenance, while estate living allows for a carefree, lock-up-and-go lifestyle,” says Mike Fenner-Solomon, developer, Latitude Developers.

Estimated completion set for April 2018.

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Good-looking storage As your family grows, finding sufficient storage becomes difficult.

Here are some nifty solutions.

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o increase your home’s storage capacity, begin by decluttering.

Then, in rooms like the kitchen, rearrange or prioritise items that are used most often. Make sure they’re readily at hand, and relegate the lesserused items. You’ll free up a lot of space that way, but you’ll still need more.

Fortunately, there’s so much spacesaving gadgetry and innovative thinking sneaking its way onto the market as urbanisation takes hold that storage needn’t be expensive. For example, you can use grass-woven baskets or wooden crates custom-made by local vendors. Simple ideas like extra hooks and rails fitted onto existing cupboards to attach suspended metal baskets can double your storage space.

Take a look at the gap between your shelves in the kitchen cupboards – there’s often room for a stylish purpose-made metal basket to be suspended under the shelf above.

There are often a few centimetres of space inside cupboard doors which allow you to attach a metal or plastic magazine holder to stack

items like chopping boards or even boxes of tinfoil or plastic wrap.

For pots, consider a good-looking wallmounted rack with big hooks; it could be a custom-made copper or stainless steel pipe frame, joined with elbows and tees, or soldered. Make sure it’s suspended a good distance from the wall so the pots lean but aren’t squashed. Alternatively, fit a wooden or metal frame to the ceiling and hang your pots and other utensils there. Use magnetic strips to hold knives. You can even install adjustable metal rails from one interior side of a cupboard to the other and slide rolls of plastic wrap or foil, or even garbage bags, onto them. A painted pegboard is also a handy surface for hanging essentials.

Outdoor storage is always at a premium.

A trapdoor or two on your deck can conceal useful “bins” to store cushions, a hosepipe, or pool equipment.

Dual-function products are a great way of incorporating practical storage. The ottoman which stores blankets can also be a footstool and/or coffee table.

With ottomans, chests and indoor or

outdoor benches, opportunities exist to create space for anything from linen, to TV remotes and garden tools. Ideally buy them complete with the lift-up lid. For benches, alter them or build a storage box underneath the seat.

Don’t just buy the first handsome wall unit you see – think about your specific needs. You may be better off getting one custom-made. Don’t be afraid to mix up textures, too.

A bedroom needs a lot of storage space, but often has the least. For children, consider a customised bed elevated on a platform. You’ll have the height, depth, length and width of the bed to fit cubbyholes and other storage units. Castors work wonders for easily moveable toyboxes. You might prefer modular wall cubbyholes, or individual ones which can be customised and coloured to suit the ever-changing tastes of children.

Stack them or use them individually.

Just remember that it isn’t enough to just have a smart storage unit – get that unit organised.

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Somerset West Here’s what’s happening in property in the area

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We have the whole of the Heldeberg wrapped around us. We can go to a nature reserve, to the sea, to the mountains in five minutes.

It’s a family-orientated place that still feels like a small town and you feel part of the community.

HENRIQUE WILDING, RESIDENT

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more perfect setting for a town couldn’t be imagined.

With the beautiful Heldeberg mountains as a backdrop, panaromic views of False Bay, and historic wine estates all around, Somerset West really has it all. It’s no surprise that the area, which was once a small country town, has grown rapidly. Its outdoor lifestyle and proximity to Cape Town and the international airport makes it a favourite destination for South Africans relocating to the Cape from upcountry. Despite the addition of numerous secure developments and lifestyle estates around the town, Somerset West remains a town with a strong sense of community at heart.

“Somerset West is a place for any age group,” says resident, Megan Cooper. “There’s a vast mixture of old and young, families new to the area and families that have been here for centuries.” Part of the attraction that appeals to 20-somethings as much as families and retirees, is the way that green spaces and nature are woven into the fabric of everyday life.

The Helderberg Nature Reserve dips right down among residential streets, close at hand for impromptu picnics, summer sunset concerts and fynbos walks. Historic wine estates wrap around the town’s eastern border and offer the perfect playground, whether for picnics under the ancient camphor trees at Vergelegen, Sunday markets at Lourensford, or tastings of Morgenster’s award-winning olive oils. Another attraction is Radloff Park on the banks of the Lourens River, its meandering paths busy with runners and dog-walkers, the sports fields and club facilities fostering many a budding Western Province player.

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When it comes to shopping, photographer and stylist, Henrique Wilding, avoids the malls and heads for the town centre. “The Bright Street

THINGS TO DO: • Watch Starlight Classics concerts at Vergelegen.

• Taste olives at Morgenster.

• Play golf at Erinvale or Somerset West golf clubs.

• Visit Cheetah Outreach.

• Hike the mountain trails at Heldeberg Nature Reserve.

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Somerset College Parel Vallei High School Curro Sitari Reddam House Somerset Beaumont Primary Somerset House

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Camphors at Vergelegen The Restaurant at Waterkloof Millhouse Kitchen at Lourensford 95 at Morgenster Benguela on Main

area is very trendy with a walking Kloof Street feel; there’s everything from a raw food restaurant to great artisan coffee roasters. Chelsea Village is a brilliant place for interesting prop-hunting or gifts, with gorgeous French country antiques at Karlo and Guy, vintage decor at Gister, lovely things at Chelsea Decor, and organic veggie baskets and Deluxe coffee at Chelsea Bean,” she says.

Chic Waterstone Village mall with its huge flagship Woolworths Food store entices many residents.

“Walking past there on a Sunday morning is treacherous, as you’ll definitely be tempted into buying the freshest croissants you’ve ever had,” says Megan. If you do want to shop till you drop, Somerset Mall has as much variety as Canal Walk.

Somerset West has always prided itself on the high academic standards of its private and public schools. “I love the tradition that I’m able to send my children to the same school that I went to. It’s a very stable and secure community for children to grow up in,” says Henrique. The choice of high schools has recently grown, with Somerset College and Parel Vallei High School now joined by the new Curro and Reddam House schools in Sitari and Somerset Lakes respectively, new country estates along the N2 adjoining the town. And nearby top Stellenbosch schools Paul Roos and Rhenish Girls’ High are also popular choices.

With the beach close by at Strand, mountain adventures, excellent sports facilities and a trendy town centre, it’s a lifestyle that once you taste, you never want to give up. “Family and friends in Joburg often ask what it’s like to stay in such a small town,” says resident, Chaz Malan. “Once they have spent a few nights here, watching the sun set behind Table Mountain across the ocean, fantastic local wine in hand, they understand why I call this my home.”

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FIRST-TIME BUYER THEATRE

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Getting your home loan pre-qualified and approved: How does it work?

09:30

How to become a property investor - the dos and don’ts

The Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP)

10:15

What do the banks REALLY consider when assessing your application for finance and how do you use current property assets to increase your wealth?

5 helpful tools that every first-time buyer should know about

11:00

A detailed look at Cape Town’s best performing investment hotspots

Personal finance: Managing a home loan

11:45

What should you look for when considering an investment property

What to consider when buying your first home?

12:30

Tips for buying investment property “off-plan”

Helping you NAV>>igate the road to your ideal home

13:15

How tax can affect your property investment

The ABC of house hunting!

14:00

What’s it like to list your property on Airbnb?

Making an offer and taking transfer, your rights!

14:45

My experience as a professional property investor

Sectional title versus freehold ownership

15:30

Unpacking the new property-related legislation

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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

Parklands / R1.995 million

Ref# 1TV1307952

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This sizeable north-facing family home with a classically inspired elegance boasting 2 lounges (one with built-in wood fireplace), open-plan dining room and kitchen with separate scullery plumbed for 3 appliances. Follow PGP boards from Humewood Drive into Torquay Close.

Paolo Girardi 083 259 8245

Parklands / R1.55 million

Ref# 1TV1308288

Bedrooms 2 / Bathroom 1 / Parking 1 / Neat ground floor flat with a garden in a quiet well-maintained complex along the boundary line of Parklands and Table View. Sliding door from the main bedroom and lounge both lead onto the patio. Follow PGP boards from Parklands Main into Park Drive.

Nono Nqentsu 079 147 2957

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A unique lifestyle built around community and family

Atlantic Beach Estate / R10.5 million

Ref# 1TV1256268

Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.75 million

Ref# 1TV1292842

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Glass doors and windows allow for light and fairway views into your open-plan kitchen and living/entertainment areas which all flow out onto the wind-free pool and garden. Freestanding 2-bedroom cottage with open-plan lounge and kitchen. Entertainment area.

Bedrooms 3 /Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / Double-storey home with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 downstairs.

All bedrooms have en suites. Upstairs is an open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge opening up onto the balcony with fairways views. Downstairs is the main bedroom, 2nd lounge and study. 3 Garages.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R35 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1294049

Atlantic Beach Estate / R22 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1310319

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.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This delightful cottage has a breezy and relaxed open-plan feel about it. Well-fitted kitchen overlooks lounge area which flows onto covered patio/deck in small shady garden with plenty of parking. This is your low-maintenance comfortable home with lock-up-and-go appeal.

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

AT L A N T I C B E A C H E S TAT E OFFICE HOURS Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 16:00, Sat: 09:00 - 12:00, Sun: 14:00 - 17:00 pamgolding.co.za/atlantic-beach-estate

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16 Kensington Rd Baronetcy

5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms 3 garages

R9.85 million

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Brackenfell

32 Rupert Crescent Brackenfell

R1.85 million

3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 garage

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WALKTHROUGH VIDEO

Visit www.eazi.com for more details, call 0860 000 777 or WhatsApp us on 076 931 6889 (7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday).

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2 Belgrave Road Parklands North

Parklands North

R3.495 million

3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 2 garages

43 Trinity Street, Parklands North

3D

3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 garages

R2.075 million 3D

Top floor

Ground floor

Wynberg

602 The Oaks Oaks Avenue Wynberg

1 bedroom 1 bathroom 1 parking bay

Kirstenhof

R980 000 3D

8 Bloomdale Hayworth Road Kirstenhof

Kenilworth

3 bedrooms 2 bathroom 1 garage

R1,695 million 3D

Retreat

SOLD 19 Jutter Court 23 Mckinley Rd Kenilworth

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 71m

R1.375 million

1 parking bay

3D

1 Zwaans Mews Zwaans Road Retreat

3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 1 carport

R1.25 million 3D

Visit www.eazi.com for more details, call 0860 000 777 or WhatsApp us on 076 931 6889 (7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday).

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We offer you the following support: A market appraisal to price your property accurately and without bias.

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42 Raats Drive, Tableview, 7441 Each office is independently owned and operated Tel: (021) 557 1124 | Cell: 072 340 8461 | blaauwberg @ erasteer.co.za

BLOUBERGRANDT

R2 999 000

SUNNINGDALE

R2 095 000

MILNERTON

R1 390 000

NEW RELEASE

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

WEB REF: 91344195782

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

WEB REF: 91344193974

Bedrooms: - | Bathrooms: - | Garages: - | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344195478

Beautifully renovated family home in the heart of Bloubergrandt. She offers everything a fabulous garden with a huge lapa/braai area and pool.

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

This property is an investors dream. Zoned for business/flats and excellently priced.

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

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

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

BLOUBERGSTRAND

PARKLANDS

BLOUBERGRANT

R4 350 000

R2 700 000 - R14 700 000

R960 000 x 2/ R790

NEW RELEASE

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

WEB REF: 91344194402

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

Bedrooms: - | Bathrooms: - | Garages: - | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344195014

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

All the apartments are west-facing, ensuring that every unit enjoys uninterrupted iconic views of Cape Town, Table Mountain and Robben Island.

Three very nice sized vacant property available in good areas, Plan and build your dream family home.

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

Lynda Cozijn 0836212883/ 021 557 1124 (o)

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

R1 500 000

WAVES EDGE

BLOUBERG SANDS

SOLE MANDATE

NEW RELEASE

TABLE VIEW

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

WEB REF: 91344194854

R2 500 000 – R 7 000 000

R2 850 000 SOLE MANDATE

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

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4 | 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

Stunning apartments on the beach front, amazing views of Table Mountain and Robben Island.

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

PARKLANDS

R1 675 000

FLAMINGO VLEI

R1 400 000

NEW RELEASE

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

WEB REF: 91344194622

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

WEB REF: 91344193188

Bedrooms: - | Bathrooms: - | Garages: - | Pool: -

WEB REF: 91344193361

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.

If you pictured your dream house, then building it on this well sized, maintained erf will be your ideal purchase to turn your dream into a reality.

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

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

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

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MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

THE BEST BUYS ON ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R6.5m. SINGLE LEVEL FAIRWAY LIVING

R2.75m. LOCK-UP-AND-GO LIVING

R4.45m. PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME

R6.75m. ENTERTAINER HOME WITH VIEWS

A rare find – a spacious four bedroom single level family home on the fairway! Open plan design with three living areas, study, lovely pool area and a studio/hobby room. The 4th bedroom & smaller 3rd lounge is part of a separate wing. Impressive Zen-style entrance courtyard.

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.

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. Loads of cupboard space!

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

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R5 500 000

R3 750 000

MELKBOSSTRAND

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 083 412 7455 / PETRA 082 501 4977

Web Ref: LFMB-0204

R4 895 000

MELKBOSSTRAND

SOLE MANDATE

SINGLE STOREY BORDERING FAIRWAY! Exceptionally neat 3 bedroom property with main bedroom offering an en-suite of which the toilet is separate from the bathroom. Two of the 3 bedrooms, the lounge as well as the sun-room faces the solar heated pool area and have doors leading onto this area. This large enclosed sun room with built-in BBQ is perfect for all-year -round entertainment. Winter evenings in front of the wood-burning fireplace is but one of the many lovely aspects of this pristine home.

PATRICIA LERM 083 412 7455

EXCEPTIONALLY NEAT WITH QUALITY FINISHES THROUGHOUT! This beautiful house is a block away from the beach. It offers a smart-system state-of the-art light system as well as fantastic entertainment options. All the bedrooms are double size and the bathrooms offer heated towel rails. One of the guest bedrooms can be used as granny accommodation and or income generator. There is a theatre room, sun-room with 6 seater Jacuzzi and indoor braai, lovely swimming pool in private enclosed area.

Web Ref: LFMB-0404 PETRA 082 501 4977 / PATRICIA 083 412 7455

Web Ref: LFMB-0431

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

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