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PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE
Tranquil times The slow-paced, quiet, and established suburb of Erasmia offers families the ideal place to settle down, page 2
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This suburb is ideal for families who want to settle in a quiet area with the luxury of not being too far away from the add-ons of the city WORDS: BETSIE LOOCK-VAN DER MERWE
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he established suburb of Erasmia peacefully nestles on the scenic outer edge of Pretoria’s western peripheries close to the beautiful Hennops River Valley. The streets of this suburb are usually quiet. There are no towering buildings – only an abundant splendour of tall palm trees. Erasmia offers a quality lifestyle and a slow pace, and it unobtrusively meets the daily needs of modern living. Its proximity to main arteries and highways like the R55, N14, N1 and R51, makes daily commuting to and from other parts of Pretoria, Midrand, Hartbeespoort Dam, Krugersdorp and Sandton a pleasure, while both Wonderboom Airport and Lanseria International Airport are just about 35km away. Being within a few minutes’ drive from Centurion central, residents have easy access to top hospitals,
comprehensive shopping facilities, and any other service imaginable. The neighbourhood is blessed with its own schools and many churches, mosques and an active community working together towards creating a safe and enjoyable environment to live in.
Property The property offering in Erasmia primarily comprises free-standing family homes on large stands. These homes generally vary in size from older, comfortably sized three-bedroom houses to colossal homes with five to eight bedrooms and multiple bathrooms suited for extended families, guesthouses and the likes. Modern homes and townhouses can also be found in a few small complexes and the designer Ansaar Estate. Erasmia almost literally has no high-rise buildings and there’s little building activity going on. However, vacant land is available and several farms and plots in the surrounding area are also on the market. Property prices are reasonable taking into account the size of stands and structures and roughly range from about R1,4m to R5m+ with the largest lot falling in the R2m to R3m price class.
Schools Erasmia is a family-oriented neighbourhood. Even though the suburb is located somewhat away from the main hustle and bustle of Centurion, schoolgoing children have several options of schools to attend. One of them is the very wellestablished public primary school Erasmia Primary. Other public primary schools in neighbouring suburbs are Valhalla Primary School, originally established in 1965, and Laerskool Swartkop, an Afrikaans-medium school. Amity International School Erasmia campus is situated in a quiet corner PUBLISHED BY TIMES MEDIA PROPERTY PUBLISHING 1st Floor, Block H, Sable Square cnr Bosmansdam and Ratanga roads Milnerton, Cape Town
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in the suburb and offers quality independent education to learners, from preprimary to senior secondary phase, while Al Ghazali College is an independent Islamic school catering to learners from Grade R to Grade 12. More options are Tshwane Muslim School and others in the bordering suburb of Laudium while residents have easy access to all other Centurion schools.
Explore Nestling on the rural western outskirts of the city with beautiful pastoral views over the rolling hills and grasslands, the area is home to many secluded health and wellness hydro and day spas. These offer the ideal breakaway for weary city dwellers. Kai Thai Spa Erasmia is conveniently located in the heart of the suburb. Both Bakwena Spa, located at Velmoré Hotel Estate just outside Erasmia on the banks of the Hennops River, and Bayete Estate & Spa, located just a few kilometers further on the M26, offer an attractive range of treatments and packages in a charming serene environment. The highly regarded Hoogland Health Hydro, situated 10km from Erasmia, is renowned for its extensive variety of shortand long-term health and wellness retreats. Mangwanani River Valley, Mangwanani Mbali and Sense Day Spa are also located just a stone’s throw away from the neighbourhood. Outdoor recreational activities in this scenic piece of countryside include mountain biking, hiking and 4x4 and off-road trails at Hennops MTB on the R511 to Hartbeespoort Dam. The venue also has a picnic spot and swimming and braai facilities. Speed-loving residents have ample opportunities to participate in exciting motoring and biking events and activities at the close by Zwartkops Raceway, while on lazy days residents can indulge in a book borrowed from Erasmia Library or a watch a movie at Mall@Reds.
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KAI THAI SPA
We are a closeknit community where individuals from different cultures take hands and work towards communal goals YUSUF ABRAMJEE, RESIDENT
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R19,142 per month
Median asking price:
Median asking price:
R1,95m
R4,530
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R6,750 In a complex
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ll decks are not created equal. There are different materials, qualities, dimensions, durability, longevity, and, of course, price tags. Maintenance, too, varies.
Different kinds
“The three main categories,” says Dustin Thomas, CEO, Durban Decks, “are pressure-treated and treated softwood like CCA (copperchrome-arsenate) treated pine, accoya and Rhino Wood; hardwood like balau, macerenduba, garapa (most popular decking timbers because of their superior resistance to insects and wood rot); and wood, plastic and bamboo-plastic composites.
What to ask your contractor
Timber, timber Outdoor living is like breathing to South Africans, and anything which enhances that experience is king. Decking does that. WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER IMAGES: SUPPLIED & SHUTTERSTOCK
Be proactive and ask questions. “For your preferred aesthetic, do some research and identify the material best suited to you. Each has their own characteristics and dimensions,” says Thomas. Choosing a competent, reliable contractor is crucial. “Ensuring the deck has been built correctly (and safely) is paramount to its longevity. Incorrect installation may cause strain on the timber and affect the lifespan,” he says. His estimates for lifespan always carry the rider “…provided the timber is from a reputable supplier and the deck has been correctly constructed”. “Bottom line,” he says, “do some research on contractors’ previous projects and get referrals. For example, where does he source his materials from – here, in KwaZulu-Natal, a reliable source like Coastal Timbers ensures the right standard.”
additional support to reduce the span between structural joists. Composite suppliers have a guideline on the correct spacing between the support joists to allow the customer the guarantee of the 10 or 25 years (depending on the product). “For hardwood and CCA treated woods, it’s difficult to guarantee a natural product – on average, expect your timber deck to last upward of 15 years.”
Eco-friendly decking
“Composite decking or eco-friendly decking has become popular over the last couple of years,” says Thomas. He singles out Eva-Last as a forwardthinking brand which is continually improving their product. “EvaLast composite uses FCS (Forest Stewardship Council) approved timbers, a unique combination of bamboo and recycled plastics, and requires no sanding or sealing at all.” Andrew Prior, sales director for locally-sourced and manufactured modified timber product Rhino Wood, says, “Rhino Wood is a combination of two materials – local SA pine and a unique locally sourced preservation compound. The patented process involves thermally treating the timber, then impregnating it under pressure to ensure full treatment or saturation. It has all the hardwood properties of strength, dimensional stability and a durability rating of Class 1 – that’s important, as anything below can be susceptible to fungal decay and rot.”
And then… to seal or not to seal – are you prepared for that maintenance? “If you choose a hardwood, you don’t have to seal. The timber oxidises to a beautiful grey colour with little maintenance without compromising its lifespan.” Most of Thomas’ customers who choose sealed decks sign up for his maintenance schedule.
Rhino Wood is a natural timber (albeit enhanced), not a plastic product. “It provides a proper eco-friendly solution to many of the readily available hardwoods, which are sourced from the ever-diminishing tropical rain forests around the world. Comparing it to softwoods, Rhino Wood is nontoxic and, other than the occasional cleaning, does not require maintenance to prevent it from rotting. It’s already treated. The boards will weather to that appealing grey/silver patina.”
Longevity
Maintenance
Thomas says, “Composite decking may last up to 25 years, depending on the structural integrity. Composite, although strong, is less rigid than traditional timbers and requires
Timber can be coated with sealant, left to age naturally, or oiled, while composite materials require no sealant. Sealed or unsealed decks can be washed off with water.
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