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Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

Out & about

Eat

If you’re in the Mother City and looking to have a wholesome and totally delicious lunch to linger over, then head to Hemelhuijs. Jacques Erasmus is inspiring in his roles as chef, artist, curator and owner. Menus are seasonal and you can still catch the winter menu which is gorgeous on so many levels. The venue is beautiful and tucked away just off the original city fan walk. I started with a carrot, beetroot and pomegranate craft juice served in a tall carafe with a straw. The winter salad of herb roasted artichoke, baked pear and avocado with walnut praline and Parmesan was tasty and nourishing. I also tried the tuna and seaweed tempura with daikon, fresh grapefruit and soy-ginger dressing: a light and an exquisite combination of flavours – just like winter on a plate.

Warming brews Winter sinking in its icy claws is no reason to steer clear of craft beer WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Drink

Bosman Family Vineyards is as serious about making excellent Fairtrade wine as they are about their business being centred on the people that work there. It’s no surprise then that most staff live on the premises and own a large part of the business through the Adama Trust (staff turnover is less than 2%). I also love that there are women at the helm of the wine-making – Corlea Fourie and Natasha Williams. The Adama blends reflect the essence of what Bosman is about. While I enjoyed the creamy Adama White blend of seven cultivars, I really fell for the Adama Red which has a Shiraz foundation. With complex red fruit of plums and cherries to it, this is a seamless blend of Cinsaut, Grenache Noir, Nero d’Avola, Mourvedre, Primitivo and Viognier.

Corne, who hails from the UK, moved to South Africa in 2010 and soon began writing a column for a monthly travel magazine. The beer column turned into a beer blog, and the blog turned into a book. African Brew was the first book to showcase local craft beer producers, followed last year by Beer Safari that saw Corne visiting over a hundred breweries across the country. So she knows a little about her beer.

The Vampire Robust Porter from Red Sky Brew comes top of Corne’s list for wintry beers. The first commercially released dark beer from the Gordon’s Bay-based brewery, the Robust Porter offers a smooth and rich introduction to the world of dark beers. Expect lots of enticing chocolate and coffee richness on the nose and palate. Corne also recommends the Imperial IPA from the Cape Brewing Company on the Spice Route Destination outside Paarl. “This is an Imperial stout on steroids. A stouter stout than most,” laughs Corne. “Imperial really just means the beer has got more of everything: more alcohol, more hops… so if you enjoy your hops, but want something a bit bigger and bolder, this is a great choice.”

See

One thing I can always do more of is see live performances. And if the subject matter is comical and relevant, then it’s NEELS CLASEN, TARYN-LEE HUDSON, a given that I’ll attend. That’s BRANDON LINDSAY, CLAIRE TAYLOR why I went to see the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Theatre On The Bay. The show will be in Joburg from EXPERIENCE IT 10 August. Directed by Elizma FOR YOURSELF: Badenhorst it’s the perfect tonic for the cold nights. It had me laughing out loud Hemelhuijs (in fact, I cried with laughter at the 021 418 2042 “exhausted dad” snippet). It’s a pacey hemelhuijs.co.za and honest look at relationships and love through the different stages of Bosman Family Vineyards life. With the the performers playing 021 873 3170 various characters in different bosmanwines.com scenes, the acting was slick and the singing was top-notch. Theatre on the Bay Add it this one to your list. 021 438 3301

Dubbed The Cape of Good Hops, it’s crafted by respected brewmaster Wolfgang Koedel from two varieties of American hops, and the brewery’s own unique strain of yeasts. You’ll find bold fruity notes including gooseberries and granadilla, tempered by a strong malty backbone and hoppy bitterness. At 7,5% alcohol, it’ll quickly banish those winter chills.

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“Beer is for all weather, and now is the ideal time to discover richer, heavier beers,” says beer blogger and author Lucy Corne.

And whether it’s a Belgian dubbel or Russian Imperial Stout clocking in upwards of 9% alcohol, it’s “beers higher in alcohol that tend to do well at this time of year, especially the dark beers,” says Corne. “Porters, stouts, spiced ales and pumpkin ales are all popular.”

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ith rain lashing the Cape and the mercury heading toward single digits, you’re more likely to reach for a glass of port than pour a pint. But just because winter’s finally here doesn’t mean you should leave the beers for sunnier days.

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Breakfast like a king Breakfast at The Shortmarket Club seasons classic egg dishes with dashes of old-world glamour and fine-dining panache WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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ery few top restaurants open for breakfast, so when Luke Dale-Roberts in partnership with chef Wesley Randles and Simon Widdison (both previously of the Pot Luck Club) made it part of their new Shortmarket Club offering, I was curious to discover what the fine dining take on this least glamorous meal of the day would be. As we selected from the tea menu, daylight streamed down on the central tables, beams of sunlight playing on the striking decorative wall of paper butterflies. The button back banquettes around the walls are lit golden by retro glass lamp shades, giving the room the feel of a last century club waking up to a new day. The breakfast menu is short and unusual. “It’s been interesting taking classic dishes that have almost been forgotten,” says chef Wesley Randles, “changing preconceived ideas of them and giving them a new feel.” However short it is, it’s still hard to decide. Omelette Arnold Bennett won out for me, a decadently rich classic, involving an omelette with housesmoked hake under a rich creamy sauce, topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan and grilled till golden. It comes in a copper pan, and the wholewheat toast (the bread baked in-house, served in an appealing old school toast rack) is essential to mop up all the creaminess.

Another excellent choice was the hot smoked trout with poached egg and salad, with the sweet miso butter raising it above the ordinary. The Scotch & Egg with wild mushrooms and truffle, and the Egg & Soldiers with artichoke brioche are other tempting choices. If you want more than one course, you could start with the quinoa granola with buffalo yoghurt and grapefruit. Wesley changes things up when the mood strikes, sometimes sending out steaming bowls of mieliepap with honeycomb in chilly weather. He’s contemplating waffles with persimmon for the weekend, and a new take on croque-monsieur. As we were leaving, shallow bowls of prickly chestnut husks caught my eye at the open kitchen. Wesley says they are for smoking a signature dish of slow-roasted petit poussin stuffed with chestnuts and a touch of fynbos, brought to table on the smoking chestnut husks. I feel like booking straight back in for lunch.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: The Shortmarket Club 021 447 2874 theshortmarketclub.co.za

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Wine down Take the slow lane to the country and enjoy great wine and food at the Robertson Slow Fest WORDS: LAUREN JOUBERT

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ake a couple of days to escape the buzz of city life with the Robertson’s Slow Food and Wine Festival. In case you needed any more reasons to eat, drink and be merry, we’re about to tell you why you need to attend the 10th season of this Route 62 favourite from 5 to 7 August.

Perhaps you’re interested in seeing some game. The Graham Beck Private Game Reserve will be open for a food and bubbly pairing not to be missed. If you’re looking for something more adventurous, you’re welcome to hop on a 4x4 and get dirty off road.

What you can expect

Who doesn’t enjoy plunging into all the goodies artisanal markets have to offer? With the hearty nature of the slow fest, you can be certain to pick up a few gems as gifts for friends or treats for yourself. Enjoy snacks, musical acts and local produce at the family market on Sunday.

Apart from the scenic drive through Route 62, this festival is all about unwinding and enjoying the very best in local wines and artisanal treats. Some of the country’s top wineries will be presenting attendees with intimate get-togethers. Enjoy some good old country hospitality and be prepared for a slow, relaxing weekend, filled with robust food and delectable wine.

Intimate dinners

Meet and chat with famous winemakers during intimate dinner evenings. Discuss wines, fruits, and add even more quality vino to your cellar collection after picking the brains of classic connoisseurs.

Obvious outdoors

A few cruises will be available on the weekend, with snacks and dinners, to enjoy the serene backdrop of the Breede River.

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Feathered friends

Excelsior Wine Estate is bringing a treat through this year with a feather tour. Take a look into the estate’s ostrichinfluenced past. Enjoy a four-course meal, a historical tour and don’t forget to dress up! This affair is strictly 1920s inspired, so it’s time to get your feathers on.

Picture-perfect pairings

Wine and cheese, wine and boeries, wine and chocolate… Need we say more? What could be more relaxing than a few glasses of the best South African wines, a gourmet cheese platter and treats for those with a sweet tooth?

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Robertson’s Slow Food and Wine Festival 023 626 3167 robertsonslow.com

Supertextured WORDS: CHRIS REID

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esign trends often exist in interesting relationships with each other – with two seemingly opposite trends being seen at the same time. At the moment, for example, we’re seeing a trend towards minimalism and maximalism in design. At one extreme, there’s a Scandinavian- and Japanese-inspired paring back of design elements to basic forms and structures, while at the same time other (often European) brands amplify and exaggerate design features for maximum impact. One of the more interesting manifestations of this trend is in super-textured surfaces across the design spectrum. We’ve seen this happening in carpets for a while now, with rugs contrasting high and low pile treatments to create design features out of textural difference. This same approach can also be seen on furniture pieces now, with designers applying hyper-textured textiles onto sofas and chairs to elevate often very

simple silhouettes. Brands like Arte apply this same treatment to wall coverings too, taking them from background to statement piece. This focus on texture is interesting when you look at design more broadly. The things we interact with every day are getting sleeker and simpler – with technology and appliances often endeavouring to be as inconspicuous as possible. With this being the case, we are often starved for texture in our homes. Designers are therefore just responding to this tactile deficiency by turning up the volume on textile textures, adding visual interest to spaces without having to add more things.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Arte arte-international.com

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My business neighbourhood Serviced office space in a prime location, Bureaux Black in Sea Point provides a flexible business base for today’s executives, entrepreneurs and professionals WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: SUPPLIED

he Bureaux offers allocated desk space, private office suites and meeting rooms to rent in Woodstock, Cape Town CBD, Sea Point and The Water Club making up around 7,500m2 of entrepreneurfocused work space. Greg Beadle tells us about Bureaux Black, their latest premium space in Sea Point. Q: How did your business start? A: The Bureaux started as an idea popping into my head at 2am one morning mid-2012. I got out of bed, wrote down the ideas and, as the business continues to grow rapidly, those pillars still stand firm today. Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop? A: We identified Sea Point as an area of high demand for serviced office space and co-working nodes. Our members mostly live in Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay, with others commuting from Camps Bay, Llandudno, Hout Bay and the Southern Suburbs.

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Q: How did you find your premises? A: We have strong relationships with landlords around Cape Town and always try to start working with them early on in the development stages of new buildings to ensure we have the optimal setup. We believe location is paramount to our members, offering them convenience, productivity and the perfect environment to focus on their business. On average we look at four potential new sites a month. Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business? A: The Point centre provides the perfect habitat for us with underground parking, a wide range of retailers, coffee shops, eateries, a gym, doctors and wellness specialists. Our views across the Atlantic Ocean are possibly the best in South Africa. Security, 24/7 access, fibre-optic internet ensuring a high-speed internet service, and a dedicated reception service round off the best possible premises for serviced office space. Q: Who are your neighbours? A: R SAWeb, Berman Brothers Group, BUC Fitness Club, Knead, Bootlegger Coffee Company, Sorbet, Vodacom, Nedbank and Discovery. Q: What are the shop rentals like in this area? A: Being a redevelopment building, the rentals are probably the highest in the area. That being said, the building is fully occupied, so all tenants see fair value in the rental rates. Q: What is your foot traffic? A: We have a large amount of

prospective members walking in on a daily basis to consider working from The Bureaux. Word of mouth from our existing tenants tends to attract most of our new members. Q: Do you have any expansion plans? A: We are looking to expand within Cape Town as well as further afield within the next 12 months. Q: Do you operate online as well? A: We offer virtual memberships on top of our normal rentals. Virtual Members are given access to our address for business address and mailing purposes, as well as reception services for VoIP lines if necessary. This specific tenant never needs to set foot in our space. Q: What’s your most popular offering? A: Most of our members choose The Bureaux as their flexible work habitat as we include all our services in one rate rather than, as our competitors do, add on extra charges for services like using meeting rooms, internet usage and kitchen access – complicating what should be a simplified working environment. Also, our standard office notice period is three months and allocated desk rentals work on a month-to-month notice basis.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Bureaux Black 079 517 6357 / 087 470 0369 bureauxblack.com

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Residential sales in Sandton hit R8bn mark S

andton and its surrounding suburbs have generated an estimated R8bn in residential sales in the past 18 months, says Charles Vining, MD, Seeff Sandton. A fair number of these sales have either been cash deals and/or in the R5m or more price range. “About 10 sales a year are made in the R20m plus price range in Sandton and we are seeing more activity in this segment of

the market than in the prior 18 months. To date, the highest price our branch has achieved in 2016 has been R26m for a mansion in Sandhurst,” he says. “The highest asking prices are generally in the mid-R20m range. These homes are located in the most desirable suburbs, especially Sandhurst and Hyde Park.” Vining says Seeff Sandton currently has three properties

in the R60m to R75m price range and six homes in the R32m to R40m bracket. One of the most lavish properties on Seeff Sandton’s books, is a R60m home reminiscent of the Ewing family’s Southfork Ranch on the television series Dallas. The erf is 5,776m 2 . There are five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a gym, spa, cinema, library, cigar bar, summerhouse and tennis court.

Estate living offers a safe and all-inclusive lifestyle Sitari Country Estate allows residents to enjoy a convenient and rounded lifestyle in a premium country estate where safety and security is of utmost importance. Sitari includes amenities like the Country Clubhouse with restaurant, deli, gym and resort-style pool, first-rate schooling system in the form of flagship Curro Sitari, a contemporary retail shopping centre, 21ha reinstated wetland, formal parks and herb gardens and a 14km biking and jogging path. JOHN COETZEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UVEST PROPERTY GROUP

Retail sales growth may not contain vacancy rates

eal retail sales growth has remained solid relative to economic growth this year, averaging a healthy 3,3% year on year for the three months to 31 May, according to John Loos, household and property sector strategist, FNB, in his July property barometer.

new development of space has been brisk, and so much will depend on the future pace of retail sales and retail building activity. “Whether under- or oversupplies of retail space will develop, also has much to do with the level of new retail development activity,” he says.

Loos is not sure, however, if this growth will contain vacancy rates in retail space on a national average basis because the pace of

StatsSA Retail Building Statistics point to high levels of retail space plans passed for the 12 months to 30 April of 1,405,425m 2 . Yet the

additional real retail sales/new square metres of retail space planned ratio per month for the 12 months to April 2016, has declined to R664/m 2 . The additional real retail sales/ new square metres completed ratio declined to R1,664/m 2 over the same period. This suggests that the risk of rising retail vacancy rates has been on the increase early this year despite the real retail sales growth rate.

Western Cape again leads house price surge

he Western Cape continues to be the hottest regional housing market, and the lower price band – houses selling for less than R1m – remains the top-performing category, according to the Pam Golding Properties Winter 2016 issue of The Study, released earlier this month. The report incorporates the Pam Golding Property (PGP) Index. After averaging at a 6,4% increase in Q1, the index shows that national

house price inflation continued to strengthen, rising by 6,7% in May from levels a year earlier. Semigration to the Western Cape fuels house price increases in the coastal region, according to the report.

month, according to Lightstone. The PGP Index lower price band (<R1m) continues to register the strongest growth in house price inflation. Nationally this category posted an average inflation rate of 9,4% in the first five months of the year.

Prices in Cape Town increased by 10% in February 2016 from February 2015, well above house price inflation rates in Tshwane (6,7%), Durban (5,8%) and Joburg (5%) in the same

According to bond originator ooba, the average first-time buyer was 34 years old and the average purchase price was R813,000 during the first five months of the year.

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All welcome? T

here is an often-repeated phrase that government officials like to use to promote South Africa as an investment destination. “This country,” they say, “is open for business.” It’s meant to portray South Africa as a place where new enterprises, new innovations and new people are welcome. It even suggests a country that actively encourages foreigners to bring in their expertise and find opportunities for their businesses here. What governments say and what they do, however, are often rather at odds. And in this case, that is the unfortunate reality.

how much a country can benefit from welcoming skilled entrepreneurs. A big part of the economic success enjoyed by Singapore in the second half of the last century was based on encouraging immigration and new enterprises. The country also imposed very low or no tax at all on what it called “pioneer industries”. These are lessons that South Africa would do well to learn. If we really want to be “open for business” that should start with relooking at our immigration policy and making it far easier for those who appreciate the opportunities that this country offers to do business here.

South Africa’s immigration policy often makes it very difficult for foreigners to come into the country to work and set up their own enter prises. There seems to be a fear that allowing such people into this country will see them stealing local jobs or using up local resources that should be benefiting South Africans. This is thoroughly misguided. Economics is not a zero-sum game. Just because a foreigner comes into South Africa and starts a business does not mean that there will be one less business for a local citizen to start. On the contrary, someone setting up a business in South Africa is growing the economy, creating employment and quite likely stimulating other businesses. This is either through bringing in new competition or establishing demand for goods or services that can be met by local suppliers. Perhaps even more importantly, immigrants might bring in new skills, new technologies and new ways of doing things. These obviously benefit their businesses in the short term, but these innovations are quickly adopted and passed on to drive creativity and performance among not only direct competitors but sometimes in the wider economy. In making it difficult for foreigners to become residents in South Africa and start their own businesses here, the country is actively discouraging this from happening. This is a great pity because there are great examples of

According to Eisenberg & Associates, 51% of all permanent and temporary residence applications submitted in South Africa last year were denied

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Somerset West Here’s what’s happening in property in the area IMAGES: NATASHA LASSEN

For sale

For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R2,99m

R1,5m

R1,08m

R3,63m

R18,000

R9,600

R8,200

R18,600

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

In a complex

For an apartment

For a house

For a typical rental property (threebedroom house)

In a complex

For an apartment

For a house

Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Somerset West comprise approximately 17% of the total sale listings in the Boland.

17%

42%

Properties listed for rent in Somerset West comprise approximately 42% of the total rental listings in the Boland.

Interest

Interest Approximately 24% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Boland is attributable to properties for sale in Somerset West.

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Buying in Somerset West The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Somerset West, namely a three-bedroom house, with the median asking price of R2,99m, is R29,852 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

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Approximately 37% of the interest (views) in properties for rent in the Boland is attributable to properties for rent in Somerset West.

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BEST IN FOOD: • Benguela on Main for classic fine dining • Camphors at Vergelegen for modern cuisine in a beautiful setting • The Restaurant at Waterkloof for fine dining with a view • TRE bakery for trendy casual fare with Banting and vegan options • Giuseppe’s Pizzeria for the best wood-fired pizzas

About the area WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

ith the dramatic Helderberg mountains on one side, glorious views over False Bay on the other and picturesque vineyards in between, Somerset West has all the ingredients of picture postcard appeal. It’s therefore no surprise that the once small town has grown dramatically over the last decade, as newcomers settle here from all over the country, attracted by the leafy streets, outdoor lifestyle and convenient proximity to Cape Town and the international airport. The new secure estates and developments may have expanded its boundaries but Somerset West retains its identity as a small town with a strong sense of community. Families are well catered for with good public primary schools (Beaumont and De Hoop), Parel Vallei High School, and a growing number of excellent private schools. Radloff Park offers a whole range of sports activities from cricket to squash and its green fields on the banks of the Lourens River are a magnet for dogwalkers, kids on bicycles and runners.

It’s easy to head up into the Helderberg Nature Reserve for bird-watching, picnics, hiking in the fynbos and summer concerts. For watersports the beach at Strand is only a 10-minute drive away. THINGS TO DO:

The pleasures of the winelands are another attraction for foodies and wine connoisseurs – historic Vergelegen and Lourensford are practically within the town, Waterkloof is just outside and many more renowned estates lie between the town and Stellenbosch, so that you are spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining and wine tasting right on your doorstep. On a more practical note residents appreciate the fact that although Cape Town is within easy reach for commuting, the town itself has everything they need in the way of shopping and services – from the 3km length of Somerset Mall to the chic Waterstone Village with its flagship Woolworths food store and the bustling Main Street.

• Hike in the Helderberg Nature Reserve. • Picnic at Vergelegen Estate • Play golf at Erinvale Golf Club or Somerset West Golf Club. • Watch a community theatre production at The Playhouse Theatre.

I love the friendly and hospitable community, and the fact that it is so close to the winelands and the sea. Whether you are a fitness freak, a shopaholic or just simply laid back, Somerset West really is dynamic and caters for every lifestyle. CHAZ MALAN, RESIDENT

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Agent commentary Q: What types of properties are available and what can buyers expect to pay? A: Somerset West offers a range of properties to suit most budgets between R750,000 and R30m. Sectional title properties start at about R750,000 for a two-bedroom unit in a secure complex. Free-standing homes in the suburbs are hard to find under R2m – the majority between R2,5m and R5m. In high demand are properties in gated estates, where a luxury home of 400m2 to 600m2 in Erinvale will cost over R10m. A new home in a mid-range estate will cost between R2,8m and R4m for between 175m2 and 225m2. Top-end homes in Spanish Farm range from R10m to R60m.

Q: How has the area changed over the past five years? A: Somerset West is increasingly sought after for its central, conve nient location close to Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town itself, and its country lifestyle with all the city luxuries. New homes are being built on several estates filling the increased de mand for accommodation. Improved infrastructure includes double lanes on Sir Lowry’s Pass, and a new road connecting Sir Lowry’s to the N2. New shopping malls include Vergelegen Plein and The Sanctuary. New schools include Reddam House, Curro Castle Nursery and Curro Sitari. Somerset West is also attracting some of the best doctors and specialists in the country.

Q: What attracts buyers to the Somerset West area? A: Somerset West is a village, a community, a haven that offers the lifestyle we all yearn for. We fall under the management of the City of Cape Town but we’re certainly no city. Our unique location between the Helderberg mountain and the beaches of False Bay ensures minimal traffic and excellent security. We have the luxury of winelands, beaches, mountain trails, top schools, and the world-class Vergelegen Mediclinic – all within 20 minutes of the airport and 40 minutes of Cape Town. It’s no wonder that our town has become one of the most desired locations in South Africa.

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esign: The character of this home with interiors designed by ARRCC, is in keeping with Pearl Valley’s style and also has the Stefan Antoni and ARRCC signature of crafting contemporary interiors which captivate and move. Strong horizontal lines and floating elements create an interesting play with the more traditional pitched roof maximising views and natural light through the clerestory windows. Integration of inside and outside is a strong design feature in terms of the large glass sliding doors that open up to green courtyards and the estate’s beautiful natural surroundings. The home is built for the perfect balance between family living and entertaining guests with an open-plan layout, centered around the indoor braai area. Natural modern materials are used, such as exposed timber rafters, off-shutter concrete and natural stonework, which contrasts against the crisp, clean white plastered walls and modern joinery.

Superior Finishes • Aluminium external windows, doors and shutters • Automated garage doors • Belgotex carpets • Built-in braai area • Built-in gas fireplace • Ceiling bulkheads • Daikin inverter air conditioners • Energy saving LED downlights • Europlugs • Exposed Trusses • Fully automated irrigation system • Geberit concealed cisterns • Granite countertops • Hans Grohe taps • Heatpump • High speed fibre connection • Siemens gas hob and electric oven • Superior quality 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles • Swimming pool • Timber Pergolas • Wine Cellar OPTIONAL: • Solar energy plant including lithium batteries • Water feature * The developer is entitled to change any of the finishes to another finish of a similar standard at its sole discretion.

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WESTERN SEABOARD Atlantic Beach Estate

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Barontecy Estate

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Atlantic Beach Golf Estate

Durbanville

Harcourts

Big Bay

Plattekloof

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Flamingo Vlei

Eastcliff

Melkbosstrand

Franschhoek

Milnerton

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Paarl

Parklands North

Somerset West

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Sunningdale

Vermont

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Van Riebeeckstrand

West Beach

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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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Durbanville / R14.95 million Ref# DBV1168071 Bedrooms 7 / Bathrooms 9 / Garages 4 / Magnificent, luxurious, breathtakingly beautiful home on 8443m2 plot (sub-division possible). Awesome value. Serious seller.

Angela le Roux 078 100 9981

Ref# HF1249502

Ref# FWI1268703

Ref# WM1253177

Eastcliff, Hermanus / R21 million

Welgedacht / R8.5 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Seafront family home situated in the heart of Hermanus. Stylishly renovated by local architect Nicolette Lloyd - maintaining its charm.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4.5 / Garages 3 / Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Off-street parking 2 / Sunny, north facing family home with undercover An elegant home where style compliments the ultimate country lifestyle in a secure setting. braai area.

Dinita Hewett 082 898 4519

Gené 082 975 2869 / Paige 082 901 7045

Ref# TK1276826

Franschhoek, Simondium / R7.9 million

Ref# SW1277073

Jeanine 082 410 6837 / Doug 072 610 7208

Ref# TK1277456

Ref# SW1277494

Somerset West / R5.95 million Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Spacious living areas with breathtaking views. Low maintenance home ideal for the larger family or dual living. Farm-style kitchen. Edelweiss Hankey 083 252 1964

Ref# ON1264820

Paarl / R4.895 million

Somerset West / R2.999 million

Paarl / R1.95 million

Vermont / R1.425 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garage2 / Modern and stylish family home. Newly renovated, epitomising style and practicality. The home has above average finishes throughout the house.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 /Superbly renovated with splendid views. Well-proportioned living areas, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, home gym and study with TV lounge.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 /Just move in. Offering a lot for the discerning buyer. Welcoming entrance hall leads to the living areas open plan with the kitchen.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garage 1 / Ideal for starting out or scaling down. Magnificent mountain views. Bargain of the year.

Elaine Reeder 082 784 1453

Edelweiss Hankey 083 252 1964

Lynette Schoeman 082 553 3045

Sandra Boshoff 082 873 0166

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Barontecy Estate, Plattekloof / R15.8 million

Barontecy Estate, Plattekloof / R9.85 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 4 / Modern and sophisticated family home, set in a lush haven of tranquillity and privacy with panoramic views. Double-volume ceilings, light, space and attention to detail. Extras include goods lift and internet fibre connections throughout

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 3 / Modern architectural open-plan home with designer kitchen, finishes & accessories. Unique power floated floors with epoxy sealant allows for little to no maintenance and a unique architectural appeal.

Pierre Nel 076 967 3766 / Tonja Ellman 082 978 3576

Ref# 1PV1109531

Ref# 1PLA1250778

Barontecy Estate, Plattekloof / R14.4 million

Barontecy Estate, Plattekloof / R13.5 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 / Luxurious family home perched on the magnificent Tygerberg Hills Nature Reserve; Boasting uninterrupted panoramic views of Table Mountain and Table Bay. This modern masterpiece will take your breath away.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 5 / With the most breath-taking views, located right next to the greenbelt of Baronetcy Estate, this house will take your breath away. Perfectly set, both warm and welcoming. Extras include remote controlled blinds, central air system and spacious walk-in closets.

Pierre Nel 076 967 3766 / Tonja Ellman 082 978 3576

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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

Duynefontein / R2.95 million

Ref# 1TV1272413

Milnerton / R3.95 million

Ref# 1TV1273127

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / This beautiful family home is situated on a large erf with a beautiful tree-filled garden and swimming pool to round it of. Bedrooms have parquet flooring which gives it a nice warm feeling. The dining room flows into TV room/lounge with a fireplace to warm it up in cold winter months. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis Drive towards Van Riebeek Strand.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / A substantial home for a medium to large family. Just move in to this clean well-maintained home. Convenient location. Walking distance to popular Milnerton Primary and High Schools. Five minutes to Milnerton and Sunset beach beaches. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis Drive into Loxton Road.

Gerrit Bruwer 076 196 9847

Janet Gelgor 071 135 5544

Bloubergrant / R4.8 million

Ref# 1TV1275743

West Beach / R3.595 million

Ref# 1TV1274992

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This property is well-located and has possibilities for a guest house. Walking through the luscious garden with big trees you are embraced with tranquillity and joy. A spacious entertainment area with build-in braai leads out to the heated sparkling pool. Follow PGP boards from R27, turn into Porterfield Road.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Just move into this newly renovated modern home with light filled spacious rooms. The welcoming double-volume entrance has a study just off it that would be perfect for work-from-home opportunity. U-shape patio with pool. Follow PGP boards from Sandown Road into Rochester Road then into Balmoral Road.

Leon Engelbrecht 083 455 9530, Marinda Engelbrecht 079 876 3562

Linda Middleditch 082 433 4412

Big Bay / R4.895 million

Ref# 1TV1277991

Parklands / R1.85 million

Ref# 1TV1275456

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This north-facing, double-storey, home offers a modern kitchen and scullery, double garage plus additional large area for bikes, golf cart etc. A sparkling blue pool and private domestic quarters complete this estate home. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis, right into Big Bay Boulevard at the first traffic circle. Right into Dune Ridge Estate.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Outside shower, lovely granite kitchen with scullery leading into the double garage, spacious lounge and dining area with a fireplace, plus a lovely sunny family entertainment room with built-in braai, pizza oven and bar, the well-established garden offers a wonderful rock pool and Jacuzzi. Follow PGP boards from Parklands Main Road.

Melody Poynton 084 551 9844

Lyndle Botha 076 645 5921

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A unique lifestyle built around community and family

Atlantic Beach Estate / R7.98 million

Ref# 1TV1166793

Atlantic Beach Estate / R6 million

Ref# 1TV1224316

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 6 / Garages 2 / Modern, spacious home with views to the east and west. Enter the home through an impressive entrance hall to the open-plan lounge/kitchen area with centre gas fireplace. A special feature to this home is the private indoor pool area and the pool is solar-heated.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Immaculate modern home with three-levels. All bedrooms have sliding doors opening onto outside. Upstairs lounge has views of Table Mountain and the ocean. Superb outdoor entertainment area.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R18 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1278171

Atlantic Beach Estate / R3 500 pd

Ref# 1TV1249929

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Covered Parkings 1 / Beautiful warm sunny upstairs apartment with spacious lounge opening to balcony with stunning views of the fairway and Table Mountain. Views also from main en suite bedroom. Well-fitted open-plan kitchen. Underground parking and laundry.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 / Luxurious home situated in the pristine Atlantic Beach Golf Estate offers supreme holiday accommodation with Fairway, Table Mountain and Ocean views. Spacious home opens onto veranda with built-in braai and overlooking the large heated pool.

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

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PARKLANDS

R 1 435 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344190919

PARKLANDS NORTH

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

R 1 985 000

TABLE VIEW

WEB REF: 91344190550

R 1 695 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 1

WEB REF: 91344191187

A great price for what she offers, situated in a quiet street with great privacy as the property is surrounded by a high parameter wall

Brand new home in luxurious Parklands North, with beautiful finishes, open plan living, gas fireplace and solar geyser.

Immaculate property – ready to move into. This home is close to all amenities and schools within the Table view area.

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

Shelly Guastella 082 312 5092 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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

PARKLANDS NORTH

R 2 399 000

FLAMINGO VLEI

R 1 995 000

FLAMINGO VLEI

R 4 195 000

EASE

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2½ | Garages: 2

WEB REF:91344190498

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

WEB REF: 91344190579

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

WEB REF: 91344190612

Designed for efficacy, class, style and comfort. A wizardry of technology for the modern family.

Give this spacious family home your touch and style and she will blossom into your Ideal family home.

This home offers perfection and everything that your heart desires including flatlet with uninterrupted views of Table Mountain.

Carel vd Merwe 074 604 6894 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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

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

PARKLANDS NEW RELEASE

R 1 675 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344191370

TABLE VIEW

Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

R 2 699 000

SUNNINGDALE

WEB REF: 91344190370

R 2 050 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344191106

Cottage style home, offers a large landscaped garden and patio area, with an open plan kitchen.

Immaculate family home. INCOME GENERATING APARTMENT EARNING IN EURO'S. A business and family home opportunity.

Ideal home for the over 50's. In Retirement Village with 24 Hour Security and Low Levy.

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

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

Hennie Greyvenstein 084 800 2000 / 021 557 1124 (o)

PARKLANDS NORTH

R 3 495 000

PARKLANDS NEW RELEASE

R 1 795 000 ON SHOW

BLOUBERGSTRAND

R 26 000 pm

RENTAL

OW Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344189246

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

WEB REF: 91344191369

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

WEB REF: 91344176735

A HOME OF DISTINCTION. This double storey styled for today with exquisite finishes situated on a corner stand.

Large family home with a small garden, built in braai and a splash pool.

Large family home- walking distance to the beach with lots of entertainment space, pool and jacuzzi. Available. 01 October 2016

Carel vd Merwe 074 604 6894 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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NEW - SOLE AGENT

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R3.65m

THE HOTTEST BUY THIS WINTER. You will be pleasantly surprised by the space and value this single level home offers. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms (main en-suite), open plan living space with big dining area, lounge and study plus a lovely sunroom. Big kitchen with separate scullery. Double garage (automated doors) plus outside staff toilet. Plenty of off-street parking. This sunny abode is inviting and would be the ideal smaller (195 sqm) family home for any age group. MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R 7.98m

TOP CLASS HOME WITH INDOOR POOL Impressive slate roof beauty with a striking entrance. Magnificent entertainment & living spaces with a “bird's eye view” of the fairways & a green plus amazing Table Mountain & breaker sea views. Four spacious bedrooms (all en-suite), 2 guest WC's, private heated indoor pool, contemporary open plan kitchen, fire-places, bar area, balcony and patios. Extra big double garage with storage mezzanine. Designed for the easy, cost-effective addition of a huge room (with sea view) above the garages. MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R10.5m

RAMBLING ESTATE HOME WITH GUEST COTTAGE. This amazing property has versatile use options. It consists of a huge main residence plus a large private guest cottage - all on a double stand. It offers a private, tranquil culde-sac setting with expansive golf vistas. Light and inviting, it has neutral, natural finishes with textures, coves, interesting angles and different ceiling heights to add to the unique character. A superb layout with the centre point being the private pool deck/ garden piazza that separate the two dwellings. MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

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ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

NEW

R15.0m

VERY BIG, A BIT BOLD & REALLY BEAUTIFUL. Spacious contemporary home of over 1000 sqm perched on the highest ridge of the Secure Atlantic Beach Golf Estate. Amazing flow and fantastic views. Superb entertainment areas flow seamlessly onto the huge heated pool and barbeque area. Relaxed yet smart. Eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, five living rooms, four garages, three balconies and staff accommodation. Every comfort you need. Suitable for dual living.

SOLE AGENT

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

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ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

NEW

R5.98m neg.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

SOLE AGENT

WARM & INVITING FAMILY HOME ON THE FAIRWAY. A tranquil and friendly single level space with a style as timeless as the beautiful golf course vistas. This extra spacious home is as neat as a pin. Open plan layout with a separate entertainment room that leads onto the inviting pool area. Three double bedrooms (main with en-suite & dressing room), 2.5 bathrooms, office, studio, plus a private guest wing with lounge, bathroom and bedroom. Full of extras and stunning features.

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE

R4.85m

THE BEST VALUE ON ATLANTIC BEACH? Quiet setting. Immaculate family home with lovely garden space, privacy & lots of off street parking. Entrance hall, lounge (fire place), dining, open plan kitchen, scullery & pantry, big master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom and walk in closet, 2 double guest bedrooms, study, kids playroom, family bathroom, covered braai patio, big tiled double garage plus store room. Upstairs: 4th bedroom & bathroom & huge family room.

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