Neighbourhood 10 SEPTEMBER 2017
PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE
Inspired by nature Discover a hidden gem nestled in the scenic beauty of the Western Cape, page 7
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SUBURB FOCUS: HOLIDAYING IN BALLITO
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PROPERTY STATISTICS
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BUSINESS Q&A
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PROPERTY NEWS
10 SEPTEMBER 2017
Neighbourhood
Suburb focus
Ballito
Here’s what’s happening in property in the area WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE IMAGES: KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY, SHANE VAN ECK & ISTOCK
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ow’s the best time to start planning your December holidays, and what better way is there to spend your time off than on the beautiful beaches of Ballito? This resort town has been attracting holidaymakers for decades, especially those from Gauteng, and it’s easy to see why. Not only does Ballito have the warm Indian Ocean and gorgeous beaches, it also offers a wealth of amenities, restaurants and local attractions.
Other attractions include the fascinating King Shaka Heritage Route, mountain biking on the Holla Trails and so much more to keep you entertained and intrigued throughout your holiday. The coastal town is also home to The Ballito Pro, an annual international surfing competition that brings a festive atmosphere to the town.
Part of the North Coast shoreline, the beaches here are the playground of bottlenose dolphins, which can be seen from the shore all year round; this is where this stretch of area gets its name, the Dolphin Coast. Whales can also be seen here as they migrate to Mozambique. The main beach in Ballito, Willard, is favoured by young people and families as it has shark nets and a lifeguard on duty seven days a week. It’s also a popular choice for surfers and bodyboarders. Other popular beaches include Thompsons, a picturesque setting with coves and interesting lime rock formations; Salt Rock beach, which has plenty of great waves for surfing; Chakas Rock, which has a tidal pool teeming with sea life; as well as Sheffield and Christmas Bay. For those looking for a thrill, the area boasts plenty to keep you
entertained, such as microlight tours, kitesurfing, scuba diving and deepsea fishing. For those who want to take things a bit slower, there’s the Flag Animal Farm, which is home to more than 1,000 rescued animals, and the Ndlondlo Reptile Park.
The Ballito Junction Regional Mall, which opened on 23 March this year, has more than 200 retail stores and top-quality dining experiences and entertainment options for the whole family. Ballito has come a long way since it was first established in 1954 as a private township. Its immense growth over the past two decades has transformed it into a laid-back, fun and stunning destination for all. Less than 40 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport, this coastal gem is also conveniently located close the popular Umhlanga area in the south and Salt Rock and Shaka’s Rock in the north, offering holidaymakers an opportunity to explore and appreciate the beauty of KwaZulu-Natal.
STAY OVER: • • • • • •
Fairmont Zimbali Resort The Vineyard on Ballito Ballito Manor Chantilly Resort Hampshire Hotel Coco De Mer
DINE OUT: • Fiamma Grill: for superb cuts of meat • Mozambik Ballito: for mouthwatering seafood • Al Pescatore: for delicious Italian cuisine • Beira Alta: for Portuguese cuisine with an African influence • Zaras Cafe: for continental-style dishes • Beluga: for delicious Asian cuisine • Casa Bella: for wood-fired pizza
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Harold Johnson Nature Reserve Simbithi Golf Course Zimbali Country Club Ballito Helicopter Flips Ballito Lifestyle Centre King Shaka Heritage Route Flag Animal Farm Ballito Brewing Company (formerly known as The Great Railroad Brewing Company)
I love escaping my big city life in Joburg and spending my holiday enjoying the beach, the warm waters and the friendly atmosphere of Ballito JESSICA DANIELS, HOLIDAYMAKER
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PROPERTY NEWS
For sale
For rent
Median asking prices
Median monthly asking prices
R5,34m
R19,000
For a typical property (four-bedroom house)
R3,68m
R2,85m
In a complex
For an apartment
For a typical rental property (three-bedroom house)
R4,96m For a house
R17,600 In a complex
Property type 61%
31%
house
apartment
Monthly bond repayments
You’ll pay
R52,420
For a typical property in this area
per month
3
R10,200 For an apartment
R22,400 For a house
Property type 8%
complex Based on
47%
44%
house
apartment
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R5,34m
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10,5%
median asking price
years
prime
3 bed 2 bath
R2 400 000 NORTHCLIFF
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ADVERTORIAL
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Neighbourhood
What the health! Doppio Zero’s Fresh Campaign is back, bringing spring freshness to a branch near you
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he cold winter months have drawn to a close and the warm embrace of spring and summer is approaching. Plants have started to flower and a sense of excitement and freshness has taken hold – spring is in the air! New beginnings are what spring is all about, and while September is in the last part of the year, this period provides you with an opportunity to either continue, start, or restart the resolutions you made at the beginning of the year. With a new healthy spring menu launched on 6 September, Doppio Zero can make this a breeze for you. After eight successful years, Doppio Zero is back with its Fresh Campaign, healthier and more invigorating than ever. The focus is on meals and drinks that are nourishing, fresh and satisfying, made with healthy ingredients with all sorts of benefits. Expect ingredients like flaxseed and chia seeds, great sources of fibre and rich in omega-3 fatty acid, and matcha, an increasingly popular green tea powder teeming with antioxidants and containing many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, zinc and magnesium.
Revitalising breakfasts
Give yourself a running start in the morning with a fantastic selection of nutritious Breakfast Bowls. There are four to choose from: the Acai Bowl, the Smoked Salmon and Sweet Potato Bowl, the Turmeric Scrambled Bowl, and the Mexican Breakfast Bowl. Each one is unique, packed full of flavour and healthy ingredients. Instead of your usual morning coffee, pair your Breakfast Bowl with one of these delicious alternatives: a turmeric, matcha or spiced rooibos latte.
Juice galore
Juices are one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to get your daily nutrients, and with Doppio Zero’s freshly squeezed juice of the day, you may find yourself tempted to visit your local branch several times a week. Not familiar with one of the ingredients? You’re welcome to sample the juice free of charge. If you’re not in the mood for sitting down and sipping, try one of the Power Shots; each one is as flavoursome and sustaining as the next.
Wholesome lunches
Doppio Zero’s lunchtime menu will ensure that you’re set up for the rest of the day. The Lunch Bowls are not just
fresh and flavoursome, they’re also colourful and trendy. If you haven’t tried poké yet, Doppio Zero presents you with the perfect opportunity. The Salmon Poké Bowl, with gingerand-chilli-cured Norwegian salmon, black rice, avo, julienne cucumber and carrot, pickled ginger and edamame beans, is full of protein, fibre and punch. There are just four Lunch Bowls to choose from, but you may struggle to decide which one you like best. Healthy meals and drinks made with fresh, nutritious and flavoursome ingredients can change your day. There’s a widespread misconception that healthy does not equal tasty, but that’s simply not true. Visit your local Doppio Zero to find out for yourself. The Fresh Campaign will run until 15 October, so make sure you visit sooner rather than later. Use @DoppioZeroSA to follow Doppio Zero on Facebook and Instagram.
EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Doppio Zero doppio.co.za
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PROPERTY NEWS
10 SEPTEMBER 2017
Neighbourhood
My business neighbourhood The Family Corner in Moreleta Park provides therapy, counselling and training for the whole family WORDS: ZENA LE ROUX
IMAGE: ISTOCK
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he Family Corner team consists of a registered counsellor, an educational psychologist, a spiritual leader, a social worker and a psychology graduate. The business helps clients with emotional wellness (dealing with anxiety, stress and depression), divorce, family therapy, restructured family relationships and loss, premarital counselling, couples
therapy and more. Owner, Annemien Bauermeister, tells us more. Q: How did your business start? A: I felt there was a need for a holistic, family centre where all family members have access to all kinds of services. I acted upon that feeling and that was the beginning of The Family Corner. Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop? A: I chose this area (Moreleta Park) because of its excellent location. Our premises are close to a few preprimary, primary and secondary schools. Q: How did you find your premises? A: It was quite a challenge to find the perfect location for what we had in mind for The Family Corner. We were constantly on the lookout for our ideal premises and eventually, after a lot of hard work, we were lucky to find the premises we’re using now. Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business? A: Our premises are ideally suited to our business because of the excellent visibility. We’re located on a busy street and therefore we have great brand visibility. The premises are also securely located and provide privacy for clients who need therapy.
Q: What are the shop rental/sales prices like in this area? A: T he prices are quite reasonable for what you get. Q: How many people go through your office each day? A: We usually have at least eight people who make use of our services per day. Q: Do you have any expansion plans? A: Yes, at this stage we’re busy training a few more counsellors to become part of our therapy and counselling sessions. We’re also specifically marketing our workshop that we present at the centre. Q: Do you operate online as well? A: We’ve recently developed our online workshops and therapy services and have an online couples and parenting workshop. We’re also on Facebook (facebook. com/TheFamilyCorner), Twitter (@FamilyCornerSA) and LinkedIn (goo.gl/TohnYx). Q: What’s your most popular service? A: I’d say the couples therapy and child assessments.
Q: Who are your neighbours? A: We’ve got the Hearing Hub on the one side and the PC Pro Shop on the other side.
SEE FOR YOURSELF: The Family Corner 076 246 2572 familycorner.co.za
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Great homes make great memories, find yours
Midstream Ridge Estate
Brooklyn
4 bed | 3 bath | R3 995 000 | ADHS:5641
4 bed | 3 bath | R3 100 000 | ADHS:6449
New property in built. Ultra modern, well designed with stunning features, a home with extra natural light, open plan reception area in sync with a kitchen to dream of. A home unique in character and style, enough to blow you over. Well located on a corner in a quiet cul-de-sac, close to multiple parks, walk-ways and plenty the Estate offers you.
This beautiful family home is located within the secure Brooklyn Security Village and in a quiet cul-de-sac. 1 study, openplan living and dining room with fireplace for those cold winters, well-appointed kitchen, scullery and separate laundry, undercover patio leading to the gorgeous easy-care garden with pool and lapa with built-in braai and 2 garages.
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AMANDA 082 921 7093 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695
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Country View Estate
Moreletapark
826 m2 Land Area | R780 000 | ADHS:6254
5 bed | 3 baths | R2 200 000 | ADHS:6312
This upmarket, family and pet friendly estate with a selection of approved north facing plans awaits an investor/ home owner who knows a BARGAIN! Situated on the western boundary in a PRIME CUL-DE-SAC this stand offers road level contours with a fabulous view of its surroundings. Be a resident in a SOUGHT-AFTER estate.
DO YOU HAVE THE PENCHANT FOR A PROFIT? IF LOCATION, TRANQUILITY, PRIVACY AND SECURITY are your priority, then you have found the ideal home‌ PLAY within this FULL TITLE, WELL LAID OUT, COOL AND SPACIOUS 5 BEDROOM, 300SQM home built on the border of the Moreleta Kloof Nature/Game Reserve
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DIANNE 082 957 8261 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695
DIANNE 082 957 8261 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695
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Waterkloof Ridge
3 bed | 2 bath | R1 450 000 | ADHS:6475
3 bed | 2 bath | R4 700 000 | ADHS:6456
This welcoming home offers wonderfully open, sizeable spaces for a growing family. The property has 3 open plan living areas, kitchen (with scullery tucked away), and patio with a built-in wood braai downstairs to enjoy. Upstairs, the warm bedroom with a full en-suite bathroom leads out to the balcony, while two bedrooms share a bathroom with shower only.
Exquisite family home. Ideal for the entertainer and lock-up-and-go, with absolute peace of mind. Drive through the manned security post into this prestige security estate. Enter your triple story home with its own elevator. This classic style home is a mix of style with modern finishes. Unrestricted views complete the experience.
VIEW BY APPOINTMENT TLHOGI 076 147 4903 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695
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Rooihuiskraal
4 bed | 3 bath | R1 460 000 | ADHS:6210
4 bed | 2 bath | R1 580 000 | ADHS:6296
A Beautiful spacious family home with big main bedroom and a huge modern kitchen! Located in a quiet street this beautiful well laid out home set in a tranquil garden setting has a lot to offer. The large main bedroom with modern bathroom en-suite and the huge modern kitchen with granite tops give this home the wow factor! Two spacious living areas, a built in bar, a dining area, covered entertainment patio, sparkling swimming pool. ON SHOW 2PM-4PM MICHELE 071 965 1895 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695
Situated in an excellent location with 3 bedrooms plus a large study or 4th bedroom. You decide! This lovely family home is situated in an excellent location in the upmarket suburb of Rooihuiskraal. Attractive from the outside and with a large back garden perfect for kids and animals to play in. The lounge has a fireplace perfect for those cold winter evenings and the lounge also leads out to the patio with a built in braai, perfect for those that love to entertain VIEW BY APPOINTMENT
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