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LIVING ON THE WATER’S EDGE

AT BIG BAY

Linda Erasmus, CEO of Fine & Country South Africa, on interpreting the new consumer laws

THE GREENHOUSEORGANIC WINING AND DINING AT CELLARS-HOHENORT

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GREEN

12 HOT STUFFEssential eco-friendly gadgets –

a clock powered by water, and a

green universal charger.

23 TREADING LIGHTLYEco-sensitive innovations in a

Cape Town home, and the green

success of Melrose Arch.

39 SOLAR FLAIRGreen Star-accredited

architect, Matthew Friedland,

on eco-sensitive design.

46 ROOT TO TIPThese experts have the goods

to keep your home green and

cost- effective to run.

TRENDS

8 HOT PLATEA luxury café, a chic beauty

parlour-cum-diner, and organic

foods, we can’t get enough of.

9 HOT SHOPDesigner clothes, shoes,

eco- friendly wallets and an ode

to Vivienne Westwood.

10 HOT DECOR & DESIGNMeet the creative genius behind

Recreate, and get to grips with

hot decor trends.

31 OUR GARDENOF EDENThe Garden Route, a fairy-tale

come to life, is brimming with

investment potential, thanks to

the subdued real estate market.

43 WOMEN IN INDUSTRYAugust is Women’s Month. We

chat to women who’ve made it in

their respective industries.

72 A FEEL FORGREENThe hottest, greenest

decor items.

LUXURY

7 A ROYAL AFFAIRGetting the royal treatment at the

V & A Waterfront’s newest luxury

hotel, the Queen Victoria.

51 GOOD, GREENAND FRESHDinner at the Greenhouse with

our new editor, Nicky Manson.

54 WIN!A Bissell POWERwash

POWERBRUSH Select deep

cleaner, valued at R2 999,95!

DESIGN

14 PURE & SIMPLEA South Coast beach cottage

gets a swish makeover without

losing that homely touch.

REAL ESTATE

55 VISIONARY INTERPRETATIONGuest Editor, Linda Erasmus,

CEO of Fine & Country South

Africa, explains the importance

of getting to grips with the

Consumer Protection Act.

56 RESIDENTIALResidential estates with a green

focus in Cape Town and Knysna.

57 COMMERCIALThe Vineyard Hotel’s recent

green accolade, and a revamp

for Milnerton’s Centre Point

shopping centre.

58 OFFSHOREThe emerging African cities of

Gabarone and Lusaka, a quaint

villa in Provence, and how to buy

property in the UK discreetly.

SEYCHELLES

68 OUT OF AIRTIMEA holiday in minute but

magnifi cent Desroche Island and

new developments.

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ARTArt Director Warren Uytenbogaardt [email protected] DesignerTrudine ScannellSenior RetoucherTim LakeJunior DesignerMadeleine Dreyfuss

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SKY LIVINGI enjoyed the penthouse living article you published recently. I cannot believe that there are people in this market buying properties for R40 million. I think it’s a positive sign for property sales in the future. This penthouse is particularly stunning. But reading further about Melrose Arch’s penthouses currently being built, with some going for R25 million, I see there is de� nitely a trend towards penthouse living and there are obviously people around with money to burn. Now to win the Lotto …Mark Grossman, Sandown

TREND DELIGHTI absolutely loved your June ‘Trends’ section. It was so beautifully designed and so informative with regards to all areas of the home that I have hung onto this particular issue with strong arms to keep my daughter, sister, mother … from stealing it. It de� nitely is a keeper and will be my style guide when next I get the redecorating bug!Sally Frances, Parkhurst

GREENBACK PLANETI have read with interest several of your articles where property developers state that the cost of putting up eco-friendly buildings is prohibitive. It is my opinion that this problem applies equally to consumer goods. Why do supermarkets insist on a higher mark-up on eco-friendly products? Your average citizen who wants to do good by Planet Earth quite honestly cannot a� ord to pay through the nose for such products. Is it a case of supply and demand? That if more citizens were to purchase these ‘green’ products then the price would go down? Currently the message seems to be, ‘You want to be green? Pay the price!’ It’s a very � ne line between that and the ‘sin tax’, if you ask me. Alternatively the message is that ‘green’ is a luxury – though we all know that that is decidedly not the case. A company that truly cared about the environment would put environmentally friendly products, price-wise, well in reach of your average consumer.Disillusioned, Parklands

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Published monthly in three regional issues: Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-NatalCurrent ABC Audited Circulation (Q1 2011, January–March):

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AMPS Audited National Readership (2011A): 287 815

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EDITORIALEditorNicky Manson [email protected] Bureau ChiefAnne Schauffer [email protected] SubeditorYaron BlecherFeatures WritersGenevieve Fisher (Western Cape)André Fiore (KwaZulu-Natal)

ARTArt Director Warren Uytenbogaardt [email protected] DesignerTrudine ScannellSenior RetoucherTim LakeJunior DesignerMadeleine Dreyfuss

CONTRIBUTORJackie Gray

PHOTOGRAPHERSVal Adamson, Sally Chance, Grant Difford, Tim Lake, Natalie Payne, Grant Pitcher, Waldo Pretorius

PRINTING Paarl Media

ADVERTISING [email protected] Sales DirectorShanee SmartWestern Cape SalesTharien Nel, Michèle Jones, Justin LyonsKwaZulu-Natal Regional Sales ManagerJenni McCallumKwaZulu-Natal SalesCharles Roets

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ABC Audited National Circulation – Total Circulation, Jan.–Mar. 2011: 83 663AMPS (2011A) Audited Readership: 287 815

DISTRIBUTION

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Plus free distribution to VIPs in these sectors:PropertyMediaAdvertisingMarketingNational and local government-related industries

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTIONSelect servicesShowroomsIndustry-related businesses and eventsNamibia-specifi c distributions

ADDITIONAL FREE DISTRIBUTION – NATIONAL & INTERNATIONALDecor housesBanksTop industry-related businessesGolf clubsRestaurantsCoffee shops

Copies free-to-home in the following areas (including residential estates):Bakoven/OudekraalBantry BayBishopscourtCamps BayConstantiaDe WaterkantDurbanvilleFranschhoekFresnayeGreen PointHermanusHiggovaleHout BayKenilworthKirstenboschLlandudnoMouille PointNewlandsOranjezichtOude WesthofPaarlPlattekloofRondeboschSea PointSomerset WestStellenboschSunset BeachTamboerskloof

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Copies to luxury outlets:One&Only Cape TownTintswalo AtlanticThe Mount Nelson HotelTwelve Apostles HotelHout Bay ManorCape Heritage HotelThe Grand Daddy HotelHippo Boutique HotelCape Cadogan Boutique HotelThe Table Bay Hoteld’Ouwe Werf HotelErinvale Estate HotelLeeuwenzee Guest HouseThe Lanzerac HotelHighlands HouseThe Cellars-HohenortConstantia Woods Estate The ConstantiaConstantia UitsigSteenberg EstateColona Castle

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Located along Portswood

Road, a main artery into the

world-renowned Victoria

& Alfred Waterfront, the

majestic Queen Victoria Hotel lies in a

precinct of heritage buildings elegantly

perched between Cape Town Harbour

and Table Mountain. And, yes, you

guessed it: it has what are arguably

the best views in Cape Town. Most of

the 35 rooms look out onto either the

sweeping mountain or the dock, and

the hotel itself is a sight to behold.

The heritage building’s

transformation into the chic,

contemporary, luxury Queen Victoria

Hotel was achieved by a dedicated

creative team comprising Tarryn

Cohen of Peerutin Architects and

interior designer Francois du Plessis.

The result is a glamorous enclave of

sophistication and opulence where

every detail has been considered, from

the wallpaper decals of Queen Victoria

to the bespoke scent that wafts

through the passageways. Presented

with a splendid palette of grey, taupe

and silver with regal purple and lilac

accents, a dramatic three-storey spiral

staircase, marble-clad walls, glass

elevator, crystal chandeliers and the

South African-designed interior, which

jump out at you, you really do feel as if

you have arrived.

Francois says injecting some South

African fl avour into the interiors was

one of his main aims: ‘Jacques Erasmus

designed some lighting fi xtures;

there are Gregor Jenkin tables in the

restaurant; Louise Gelderblom ceramics

and fynbos-print wallpaper,’ he says.

The culinary offering at the hotel is

the 36-seat restaurant and bar, Dash,

named after the queen’s beloved

King Charles spaniel. Executive Chef

Stephen Templeton takes a classic

French approach to cooking and, apart

from the caviar, all the ingredients are

locally sourced. The menu is concise,

well priced, and changes every few

weeks as new ingredients become

available. Stephen and his team even

went the extra mile by sourcing

a home-grown, 18-month-mature

cheddar called the Queen Victoria from

a dairy in Prince Albert.

The interiors of Dash complement

the sense of drama Stephen achieves

with the contents of the oval, uneven

plates. The artwork is supplied by the

Everard Read Gallery across from the

Portswood precinct and every few

months it gets replaced with new

work by local artists. The parquet

wooden fl ooring, black leather seats,

quirky black Gregor Jenkin tables,

signature royal-purple bar stools and

otherworldly mirrored wall unite to

create an intimate, provocative space.

Stephen believes that dining out

should be a formal occasion with a

theatrical element to it, and between

the aesthetically pleasing dishes he

creates and the dramatic interiors, this

principle is expertly adhered to.

But the most striking feature

of the Queen Victoria Hotel is its

location, says Newmark Hotels MD Neil

Markovitz. ‘Although you are in the

hub of the Waterfront, it doesn’t feel

like it. The quiet and calm ambience

of the Portswood precinct makes you

feel as if your are away from the hustle

and bustle,’ he says. When choosing

the site for the new hotel, Neil and

his team felt it was important that

guests experience fi ve-star tranquillity.

‘The Queen Victoria is in an exclusive

position, giving high accessibility to

Cape Town’s leisure and entertainment

nucleus, the Waterfront, which

amplifi es its fi ve-star offering. Not to

mention that every guest is treated like

royalty,’ says Neil.

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A royal aff air

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With this award-winning chef at the helm,

patrons can look forward to dishes that are

honest, pure and true to the produce.

Q You used to cook on theTrans-Karoo. Do you prefer working in a less mobile kitchen?I had just started my career then – working on

trains – but I got married soon after. I prefer

having my feet on the ground because I have

someone special to go home to!

Q Your achievements include coming fi rst place in the Golden Chef ’s Hat Awards. Are there any awards you still covet?It is important for young chefs to take part

in competitions as it builds character and

confi dence. As for me, the only award I am

interested in now is having a satisfi ed customer

every day and, of course, all the accolades that

are bestowed on The Terrace at Fairlawns.

Q You were apprentice chef at the Hilton. What is the biggest diff erence between cooking for a large hotel group and cooking for a boutique hotel?There is much more attention to detail in a

boutique hotel in every way, from taking the

call for a reservation to seeing customers off

after their stay.

Q Describe a satisfying three- course meal.Seared tuna loin with soya mayonnaise,

caulifl ower and caramel popcorn; springbok

loin with red cabbage, mustard and parsley,

and then sinful chocolate with Black Forest

ham, hazelnut and cherry.

Terrace Restaurant,

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa.

+27 (0)11 804 2540, fairlawns.co.za

Pretty parlourGreen Point’s new Petticoat Parlour is a step back in time to the 1950s. The interiors are inspired by the

American diner aesthetic, with candyfl oss colours and iconic old-school motifs on the walls. Not only is it an

all-round beauty salon specialising in manis, pedis, facials and massages, but it is also a place to hang out, drink

‘sodas’ and coffee and nibble on cupcakes. +27 (0)21 434 9484, petticoatparlour.co.za

menu that focuses on fresh, home-made, unpretentious food inspired by the


HOT SHOP

HOT PROPERTY

Inspired choices to warm you up from the inside out.

Cheese with a conscience Just outside Ficksburg in the Free State is the family-run Uitkyk Farm, home

to Green Goose Organics. Foodies around the country cannot get enough

of the Goose’s organic Ficksburger reblochon, asiago, halloumi and mature

boerekaas. The milk is produced by the happy, 100%-grass-fed cows that

live on this eco- sensitive farm, so it’s a given that the taste and texture of

the cheese is ambrosial. +27 (0)82 925 2770, greengoose.co.za

GUCCI GOES RETROTaking its cue from the hard-edged glamour of the late ’70s, Gucci’s

Pre- Fall 2011–12 collection has just hit SA. +27 (0)21 421 8800, gucci.com

SUAVE SUEDESuperga has launched a men’s suede

boot shoe in various shades, adding

a pop of colour to the winter blues.

+27 (0)11 608 0023, superga.co.za

� e purest of heartsNew to the organic restaurant scene is Wynberg eatery, Organic At Heart. The

restaurant grows most of its own veggies, herbs and salads in an organic garden

complete with the happiest bees and ladybirds and even guinea fowl, Egyptian

geese and resident hadedas. Organic at Heart is set in a beautiful national

monument thatched home, making a meal here good for mind, body and soul.

+27 (0)21 797 0180, organicatheart.co.za

Chocoholics take note A recent addition to the stable of artisanal

food shops at the Old Biscuit Mill in

Woodstock is CocoáFair. The shop is fi tted

with glass panels, allowing the public to

view the art of fi ne chocolate making.

The chocolate is organic, with most

ingredients sourced locally. All profi ts will

be invested in social projects, including

education and training in entrepreneurial

skills and, of course, chocolate making,

giving you even more reason to indulge.

+27 (0)82 539 5214, cocoafair.com

THE BEST OF BRITISHVivienne Westwood has

fashioned a three- piece silk

coat modelled on the Union

Jack to adorn the bottles

of a limited edition of the

super- premium Chivas

Regal 18-Year-Old Gold

Signature Scotch whisky.

+27 (0)21 408 8800,

chivas.com

WORTHY WALLETSThese funky looking wallets from Cape Town-based NGO Mamelani Projects

really add some fun and functionality to the notion of recycling. Made from

some of SA’s best-loved grocery packaging, they are the perfect gift for the

‘greenie’ in your life. +27 (0)21 448 2725, mamelani.org.za


Add depth to your surfaces with these items.

HOT PROPERTY

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

KATIE THOMPSON of interior

design and

upcycled- furniture

company, Recreate,

has the gift of being

able to transform

the ordinary into

the extraordinary.

She tells us why

hoarding is not such a bad habit, and gives us

her top tips for upcycling old interior pieces.

Q How did the idea for your company, Recreate, come about?

Recreate happened very quickly and hasn’t

really stopped. A combination of a few factors

led to the original idea. I always wanted to start

my own business. I have a background in and

a passion for interior design. And I’m a hoarder

with an overactive imagination! Being offered

a space to exhibit at Decorex Cape 2009

made the idea a reality – I started Recreate in

February 2009 and launched with a range of

products at Decorex Cape three months later.

Q How do you implement green strategies in the day-to-day running of your business?Being a hoarder really helps! I don’t throw

anything away, from paper to envelopes to

bits of string to bubble wrap to old boxes and

everything in between. Envelopes are reused

as envelopes again. Boxes and other store

packets are recreated into our own brand of

packaging and price tags. Paper is reused until

there is not much left to write or scribble on:

if it looks pretty, I keep it to make gift cards; if

not, then it’s recycled. All glass jars and plastic

containers are kept for storage – we haven’t

and will never have a need to buy Tupperware

or other offi ce storage. Need I continue?

Q Any tips for people wanting to upcycle their old furniture?

Other than giving sentimental old pieces a

new lick of paint and adding modern fi nishes

to bring them back to life, you can change the

function of a piece that no longer serves its

original or outdated purpose. I constantly ask

myself: Will it work upside down, sideways, or

inside out? Does it work hanging on a wall or

from the ceiling? If yes, then it could be a light.

Does it have a door – if not, why not? Does it

have hinges – if not, why not? … And I see it as

a cupboard. Does it have a straight surface?

If yes, then it could be a shelf. Anything is

possible. +27 (0)21 447 0007, recreate.za.net

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Add depth to your surfaces with these items.

Boho fl airSpring/Summer 2011 at Woolies is all about bright

colours and an interesting mix of patterns and

prints. We love these pom-pom scatter cushions

and richly coloured glass goblets.

086 010 0987, woolworths.co.za

Burning the candle at both endsYuppie Gadgets introduces the Tanglabra,

a candelabra that can be twisted into

curves, loops and knots. The fl exible

chrome stem supports two candles in any

position you choose. +27 (0)83 641 7259,

urbangadgets.co.za

Something beginning with ‘M’Cape Town-based M-Interiors offers a range of

furniture pieces as an extension of its interior design

business. There is something about this particular

piece, the Orchid dining chair, that makes us go

‘Mmm …’ +27 (0)21 448 8739, m-interiors.co.za

086 010 0987, woolworths.co.za

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

HOT PROPERTY

Plush pickings for you to customise your comfort zones.


Sleeping beauties

New to Coricraft is their Sleep Studio, a facility that

allows customers to style their bedrooms from a

range of seven key looks that include everything

from linen and headboards to bed-ends and chests.

086 111 4779, coricraft.co.za

� is is a stick-upOur love affair with vinyl wall stickers continues. My Wall Tattoos now offers inspiring quotes and

phrases as part of this growing trend. +27 (0)21 802 4215, mywalltattoos.com

Wicked wicksSobeit Studio in Muizenberg is behind these unusual candles

that have been seen at various design hotspots, restaurants

and bars around Cape Town. We love the candles’ colours

and the tongue-in-cheek approach that Sobeit takes towards

traditional imagery. +27 (0)21 788 9007, sobeitstudio.com

Florence frenzyThe sights and sounds of Florence are the inspiration for the Firenze

Collection by interior design consultancy, Malibu & Resort. We adore these

scatter cushions, which are made from silk and have a dupion silk lining.

+27 (0)21 419 3533, malibusofts.co.za

Whoa – magnifi cent Womag (previously the World of Marble & Granite) has introduced its Phoenix

Stone collection. Combining 93% natural quartz with high-grade resins and

pigments, it offers the best of both worlds – a range of appealing interior

surfaces that are non-porous as well as shock, scratch, heat and stain resistant.

+27 (0)21 447 6161, womag.co.za


HOT PROPERTY

HOT STUFF

Xmas in July with Evita, until 31 JulySA’s favourite tannie, Evita Bezuidenhout, will be entertaining guests at her Darling

abode, Evita se Perron, with a buffet around a crackling fi re. Tannie Evita, alter ego

of renowned political satirist, Pieter-Dirk Uys, guarantees a laugh riot. Tickets priced

‘to suit your pocket’. +27 (0)22 492 3930, evita.co.za

Stellenbosch Wine Festival, 28–31 JulyThe 10th Annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival is once again being held at the Paul

Roos Centre, where there will be over 500 Stellenbosch wines for visitors to sample

along with gourmet delights from the region’s top chefs. Educational wine and food

workshops will also be held. Tickets from R120. +27 (0)21 886 4310,

wineroute.co.za; webtickets.co.za

Robertson Slow Festival, 5–7 AugustAlong the popular and scenic Route 62, only 90 minutes from Cape Town, is

Robertson Wine Valley, place of the annual Robertson Slow Festival. Guests will get

to sample the honest, old-fashioned, rural hospitality that’s synonymous with the

valley’s wine-making community. If slow food and good wine are your idea of a fun

time, then you won’t want to miss this. +27 (0)23 626 3167, robertsonslow.com

WHAT’S ON

Franschhoek Bastille Festival, 16–17 JulyFranschhoek will be celebrating its French Huguenot heritage at its yearly

Bastille Festival over this weekend. The Food and Wine Marquee, always

the focal point of the two-day festival, will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors can sample a wide selection of cuisine, including oysters, sushi,

local and French cheeses, charcuterie, hand-made chocolates and local

salmon trout. Not to be missed are the farmers’ market, craft market

stalls, musicians, and children’s activities. For those wanting to appreciate

French heritage in comfort, the Screening Room at Le Quartier Français

will be screening French movies the whole weekend. Day pass: R100/day.

+27 (0)21 876 2861, franschhoek.org.za; webtickets.co.za

RECHARGE THE LOT

Tell the time the natural way with the Gaia Egg

Water Clock. Based on the latest long-life H2O

technology, this nifty, egg-shaped gadget is

powered by water and tells the time through a

clear LCD display. Simply add water to the body

of the egg every 6 to 12 months to activate it,

and enjoy free energy. The Gaia Egg Water Clock

also has an alarm, and a temperature gauge in

degrees Celcius. R155 online.

Mobile technology company, Idapt, has announced its latest creation: the

Idapt i1 Eco Dual Universal Charger. Made from recycled materials and suitable

for most electronic devices, this eco-friendly charger is designed to minimise

your carbon footprint while you recharge your

gadgets. It meets Energy Star standards and has

an ‘auto-off’ function that powers down

the device automatically when it’s not in

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REGALPROMOTION

Having cooked for members of Britain’s royal family, Salt & Pepper Catering guarantees you’ll dine like royalty.

HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM, JAMES AND GUSHELAH SHIPTON,are committed to providing top-

notch catering for exceptional

events via their business, Salt &

Pepper Catering. James reveals

how their passion for catering

began when they cooked for

royalty in the United Kingdom, why

he loves to braai and what his most

popular dishes are at the moment.

How did Salt & Pepper Catering come to be?

My wife Gushelah and I both had the privilege of working

in the United Kingdom for a prestigious catering company,

Party Ingredients. We catered for royal events, such as the

Queen Mother’s 100th birthday, the Queen’s golden wedding

anniversary and the Queen’s Annual Tea Party, held at

Buckingham Palace for 2 000 guests. Our dream to have

our own catering company began there, and we started Salt

& Pepper Catering in January 2004.

What is your favourite dish to prepare?

Any food that is cooked over an open fi re. I love to braai,

particularly in Cape Town in the summer.

Which dish is the most popular with your customers?

Food trends are changing all the time and our clients are

always looking for something different. At the moment our

bowl food and mini meals menus are popular. Dishes that are

often ordered include the smoked duck breast with poached

baby pear and blue cheese brûlée; and the salad of chargrilled

calamari with cannellini beans, wild rocket and chilli.

How important is the use of organic products to you and in

what ways do you exercise green principles?

When possible we make use of green practices in our kitchen.

We try to make use of local suppliers and use as much

seasonal produce as we can, avoiding imported products.

We also try to recycle as much as possible. In our kitchen

there is very little waste, if any. Any leftover food is donated

to children in need.

What is your food philosophy?

Our philosophy and approach to food is quite simple:

freshness, quality and seasonal produce form the basis for

all our menus. We pride ourselves on using only the fi nest

ingredients, and all of our dishes are produced in our own

kitchens. We fi rmly believe that we are only as good as the

last meal we served, that we always offer good value for

money and that each customer is as important as the next.

+27 (0)21 982 3727, saltandpeppercatering.co.za

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PRIME PROPERTY

It began as a simple shed. Well, that’s what Joy Brasler calls it, and if you pare away the layers, its uncomplicated lines and shapes are there at its heart. It

remained that simple shed for eight years, with all the carefree attributes and basic drawbacks of the old South Coast beach cottages: little ’50s windows, one bathroom for all, sun-� lter curtains, everybody’s second-hand furniture and what Joy describes familiarly as ‘boerewors’ carpeting throughout. But there comes a time when this lifestyle needs to move up a few notches, when more privacy is needed, layers of comfort are required and amenities need to be introduced, or at least tailored. Realistically, our needs have

shifted quite substantially in the last decade, particularly in the realm of communications, security and sustainability, and these were important drivers for Joy’s reinvention of ‘the shed’.

The KZN South Coast is, above all, unpretentious, and there can’t be many coastlines worldwide that o� er kilometre after kilometre of perfect, tucked-away escapes such as this one.

Half an hour from Durban, light years from the city, when the gate of St Helier’s cottage glides shut behind you, you’re invisible to everyone other than those at sea. The ocean (and that includes world-renowned dive site, Aliwal Shoal) and all of

its moods are the permanent live theatre, and the curtain is always up.

Joy’s design concepts were premised on the family’s determination to retain the existing scale of the house: ‘We didn’t want a vast, double-storey mansion; we love the “bungalow” thing and the ease of it.’ That meant she could stretch the shed, but not raise it. For Joy, the relationship of building to landscape and sea was a constant consideration.

Most properties fronting the coastline are set on sloping or undulating plots, so level land is limited. Dunes are telling features of the landscape, so while Joy reshaped the land to gain additional space, she retained these

signature contours wherever possible. It felt important to collaborate with the landscape, so together with friend and passionate landscaper, Dennis Dyas, she created a dune. Joy says, ‘I remember shaping that dune with our hands, and when had we � nished, we asked each other how it looked. It looked as if it had always been here, as if nothing had happened.’ Perfect.

Dune and local foliage were sourced tirelessly by Dennis – ‘He even scoured the muti market for bulbs,’ says Joy – and he replicated elements of the landscape with extreme attention to detail. The rear vegetation-covered dune not only creates privacy and a water-wise, wind-resistant

Opposite The wall on the far left is built from stone sourced from a local quarry and encloses a relaxed, feet-in-the-sand outdoor eating space. Alongside it is the deck, where multipurpose shutters

provide fi ltered light for life on the outdoor deck, while the pool and sea beyond colour in the vista.

Shake the sand from your feet and stars from your eyes – this little gem is architect Joy

Brasler’s beach cottage.

AND SIMPLE

Words Anne SchaufferPhotographs Sally Chance


PRIME PROPERTY


‘The rear vegetation-covered dune notonly creates privacy and a water-wise,

wind-resistant environment, but has also become part of something bigger:

plant material has becomea living element of the architecture.’


PRIME PROPERTY

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environment, but has also become part of something bigger: plant material has become a living element of the architecture. The west side of the house is berthed into the dune, and where the new shower rooms extend out from the old structure, Joy has created towering cathedrals that will soon be covered in foliage. Effectively, with tactile wood decking and panelling, there’s a joyful outdoor feel to the showers, and the foliage will provide green privacy.

One of the key features of the cottage’s revival was the guest suite, and Joy chose to level the front garden and excavate beneath. From the rear of the property there’s a particularly Japanese approach to the front, with grassed stairs leading up onto the perfectly flat lawn and defined incisions down to the lower level. The intention was for the guest suite to be ‘another world’, and it is – descend through the upper lawn and

there, bedded into the contour, is a private, self-contained haven with its own deck and glorious sea views.

Joy admits to a certain sense of freedom when it came to establishing a limited footprint: ‘My own property, I could explore unproven technologies in a way I can’t do with clients. I could question my design, ask myself whether things could be handled in a more minimalist way without losing amenities. The bigger things are, the more service, cleaning, moving is needed.’ A shrug. ‘Makes me wonder why the typical house is so big, because it feels so perfect here, and we can run it by ourselves.’ Joy played with ideas and materials, installed solar panels, submerged rainwater tanks and concealed dumps in the deck for recycling glass, plastic and so on. The solar control (shutters) doubles as security, and there’s maximum use of cross-ventilation in the home. Effectively,

when all the doors are open, the living room is another veranda.

Joy loves the Swiss-Army-knife analogy for the house, and it’s clear why. With the shutters in particular, the cottage is designed to open up, unfold, discharge people, fun, all the elements needed for the day … and then later, fold down compactly for security or when they’re not there.

Inspired quite simply by the setting, the ocean, the interiors have a quiet, understated palette. The furniture inside and out is the same, and everything, bar small detail, is standardised and customised. Texture is as much a player as colour and shade, so surfaces include honed Carrara marble, beach pebble floors, grey oak, sandblasted timber and ‘chunky carpets for rolling around … like a pebble beach’, says Joy. ‘The palette is deliberately subdued – everybody arrives with noisy cossies, children, mags, pool

toys and kikois. It’s a stage for all that.’ It’s true that we see these weekend hideaways as something outside of our real lives. Joy prefers the idea that this is their real life: ‘It’s where we play Monopoly with the kids, do some real parenting and treat each other well, as opposed to the rush and precision that defines our Monday-to-Friday lives. Coming here is a grounding experience, feet in the sand, a place where we pick mussels, cook together, entertain far more than at home, and relish the simpler elements, like fire, water and sunsets.’

And then, on cue, the hallmark South Coast train. It’s kind of familiar and comforting, and although it’s below the sight line, it’s there, close, tucked into Dennis’s wonderful world of indigenous plants, and marks time that otherwise would pass entirely unnoticed were it not for the changing light over the ocean.

Opposite, clockwise from top Sunrise to sunset, the house is wide open to the sea; the uniformity of the smoked-oak laminate flooring and panelling contributes to the calming lack of clutter;

double bunks times two – always room for friends to overnight. This page, left to right The elemental indoor/outdoor bathroom; a vast mirror ensures this bedroom retains a sense of place.

Big Bay is big business when it comes to luxury houses with world-class

views. A double-plot home captures all the glamour of new residential

estate, Water’s Edge.

Words Genevieve Fisher

LIVING ON THE EDGE

The views from this private beachfront estate, Water’s Edge, are awe inspiring, with majestic Table Mountain on the left and Robben

Island to the front. Separating you from the sea are small stretches of beach and nature reserve, with Cape Town’s iconic attractions being almost tangible from this position. This was the starting point for the owners of this property, who live in Europe but holiday regularly in Cape Town.

The couple bought the double plot with the intention of building both a main house for themselves as well as a guest house to accommodate their large families on holiday. Stephan Fuchs of Germany-based Fuchs Wacker Architects, and local practice, Craft of Architecture (COA), collaborated on the project: Stephan did the sketches, and COA interpreted them and did the groundwork.

For Ian Gray and Victoria Wood, respectively the co- founder of COA and the project architect, the biggest challenge when interpreting the brief was to stick to a slick, minimalist aesthetic while retaining a beach house character. ‘The clients

Opposite top Tabor Construction

(formerly De Rooy Construction) is

renowned for delivering top-quality builds

in the luxury and new homes market since

2005. The family-owned business has a

team of knowledgeable and friendly staff

who ensure customer satisfaction by

delivering quality building end products.

Tabor Construction regards every one of

its projects as important, be it a building

project, a renovation, a remodelling job or

repairs, and fi nishes each job to the highest

standard. Opposite bottom With its

simple, clean lines, this modern beach front

home maximises the beach lifestyle and

views while offering a wind-protected pool

and garden. Focusing on passive design

principles, Craft of Architecture (COA)

also layered the house with an extensive

sliding timber shutter system that allows

the building to be manipulated to suit the

changing sun and weather patterns.


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knew exactly what they wanted, and they have an impeccable eye for design,’ Ian explains. ‘The desired aesthetic was very much based on a simple design style, which is very uncluttered and seemingly effortless.’

Victoria adds, ‘What people don’t realise is that achieving this minimalist look is often a lot more complicated than it seems, and most features in the house we had to custom-make ourselves or had to import.’

The home has a total living area of roughly 600m2, including the adjoining guest house. The main double-storey house has three bedrooms and two master bedrooms, both with bathrooms en suite, as well as a sauna room leading onto the courtyard and pool with a 6m wide pergola of Canadian cedar fitted by Nkoba Marine. The main house is spacious and the indoor-outdoor flow is almost seamless, as there are sliding glass doors stretching across the entire open-plan living, dining and cooking areas, which lead onto a deck that seems to go on for kilometres.

The thing about Big Bay that has the potential to put a damper on any holiday trip is the Cape’s notorious southeaster. The design team solved this problem by designing the pool courtyard area as a buffer, so that not a breath of wind is felt. ‘The pool courtyard is its own little enclave and is completely wind proof. We know

this, as we worked through the summer on the house and the “Cape Doctor” was howling, yet the courtyard was peaceful,’ says Victoria. Another thing that was solved expertly by the design team was the estate’s restriction on windows being placed in the southern facade: ‘We installed lengthy skylights on the second floor, extending through the passageway and connecting the kids’ bedrooms to the one master bedroom. This solved the potential problem of minimal light, and we used the south walls for extra cupboard space.’

But the most striking aspect of the home is the ample amount of wood that has been used. Western cedar and afromosia, to be specific. The exterior sides of the ground floor sliding doors all have sliding cedar shutters for privacy. ‘The great thing about cedar,’ says Ian, ‘is that it’s an incredibly lightweight timber that is also very durable when exposed to the elements. This makes it ideal for external cladding, and allowed us to design large shutters that do not need to be varnished and that will develop a distressed look over time, which adds to the uncomplicated beach house feel.’

When you walk through the house, you see wood everywhere you look, from the floors to the wall cladding to the solid timber staircase rail. The timber work, done by Franz Panzer of wooden floor


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ABOUT COA ...Ian Gray and John van Wyk founded Craft of Architecture

(COA) five years ago after spending four years together

as directors of a design firm responsible for large-scale

projects in the Middle East. They immediately asked Michal

Korycki to join them, and set about moulding a practice

concentrating on work in southern Africa in a reaction to

what was becoming a ‘soulless’ endeavour in the Middle East. By melding the

vast experience gained in delivering massive projects abroad with a desire

to be more personal and creative in its approach, COA now delivers simple,

creative solutions for both small and large projects. COA prides itself on its

intellectual capability to produce innovative, cutting-edge ideas and solutions,

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Nkoba Marine – Marine Style Architectural Balustrades

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and decking specialists, Stable Marketing,is impeccable.

Another standout feature is the open-plan kitchen, � tted out by Reto Kitchens with Euro Appliances devices and gadgets. perched on the counters. The central granite block, supplied by Mazista Tiles, is the most dramatic feature – it is 1,7m × 3,1m in size and is made up of two slabs.

The two master bathrooms are also sights to behold. Still Bathrooms sourced the products, including the cocoon-shaped baths, which are as elegant as they are minimalist, and whole sheets of glass that have been used for the shower cladding.

The symmetry of the house is � awless. Not to mention that it functions like a well-oiled machine.

According to Victoria, this is because the synergy between the project team members was amazing: ‘We all worked so well together, and the contractors on the project, Klaas de Rooy (who is the client’s uncle) and Hans de Kwaadsteniet of Tabor Construction deserve a special mention as they are to a large extent responsible for the successful result. From the beginning, both of them brought a lot of passion and positive energy to the client’s vision and in turn to our achievement.’

Opposite, top Nkoba Marine structurally engineered and installed the 6m-span poolside

pergola in the courtyard, as well as the fi rst-fl oor sunscreen and architect designed

balustrades. Nkoba Marine used stainless steel tubing beams for strength and clad them

with attractive cedar wood. Opposite, bottom right Stable Marketing, established in 1984,

specialises in the supply, manufacture and installation of high-quality solid timber product.

Its scope of work on this house included this solid afromosia stairway, as well as the sauna,

wall cladding and sliding screens in western red cedar, Ipe decking (without visible screws)

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GREEN BUILDING

Words Nicky Manson, Photographs Tim Lake

Additional photographs courtesy Melrose Arch


When it comes to reducing the country’s carbon

footprint, the fi rst name that comes to mind is the

Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). With

the backing of the South African Property Owners

Association, the GBCSA is responsible for creating an awareness of

how buildings, neighbourhoods and cities increase our carbon footprint,

and for the development of rating tools that will help us to reduce the

environmental damage caused by urbanisation.

So it makes perfect sense that for our Green issue we visited GBCSA

CEO Bruce Kerswill at his newly built home, which personifi es the best of

green architecture and design. Bruce also shares some tips on how you

can make your own home greener. And when it comes to commercial

buildings, Melrose Arch is considered the frontrunner of new-urban

developments in South Africa. We explore how this popular Gauteng ‘live,

work, play’ node is helping its residents and commercial tenants reduce

their energy consumption and carbon footprints.

Treading lightly‘Green’ is not a new buzzword, but it certainly is still current, and residential and commercial properties are now being built with green measures and initiatives fi rmly in place.

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Bruce Kerswill is fervently evangelical

about being sensitive to our natural

environment in everything he does.

Two years ago, Bruce, executive

chairman of the Green Building Council of South

Africa (GBCSA), decided to build his family a home

that was as eco-friendly as possible, to serve as

an example to others. ‘Through my work with the

GBCSA I spent a lot of time dealing with people

and organisations, trying to persuade them of the

merits of green building, and I felt it was important

that I put the green building principles that I am so

passionate about into practice within my own home.

I also felt it was important to showcase what can be

done on a domestic front and to show other South

African homeowners how they too can “go green” in

their homes,’ says Bruce.

Almost anything is possible, says Bruce, provided

you work with a professional and enthusiastic team

of architects, contractors and engineers. And do

ample research, of course. ‘Working with the team

of professionals that I did, there were very few

challenges. The pool of skills and expertise available

through the professional team made the process

so much easier and the enthusiasm and excitement

for the project from all parties involved made it a

pleasure,’ says Bruce.

Standing in the landscaped garden, the fi rst

thing you notice about the house is its size. With

a generous fl oor area of 540m2, the double-storey

house in Newlands looks more like a chic boutique

hotel than a residence, let alone a functional,

eco- friendly one. The second thing is its aesthetic

appeal, which can be attributed to Rohan Young

of Young Architecture, who worked in consultation

with Venon Collis of Collis and Associates the

sustainable systems consultant. Much of the building

material, such as the bricks, wooden beams and

concrete was reclaimed from the previous house

that stood on the property. What isn’t apparent

to the naked eye is the way in which the design

complements the green functionality of the home.

The south-facing windows, for instance, are double

glazed, to retain heat in winter, while the glass doors

in the north facing conservatory conserve heat in

winter..The discreet, intelligently designed gutter

system along the exterior walls catches rainwater,

which fl ows through various box fi lters before it

is channelled to the 10 Jojo tanks at the back of

the house, which can hold 50 000L of rainwater

at any given time. Patches of roof garden planted

with indigenous fl ora assist in insulating the home,

encourage biodiversity and are watered via a drip

system that minimises evaporation.

One of Bruce’s favourite features of the home

is the natural-looking swimming pool. ‘We enlisted

the help of Jerome Davis from Aqua Designs, who

Bruce Kerswill heads up the Green Building Council of South Africa, so its only natural that his newly built home sets the standard in sustainable, eco-friendly residential design.


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GREEN BUILDING


designed a pool that has two sections,’ he explains.

‘The swimming area drains into the reed bed with is

own natural ecosystem, like a mountain stream.’ He

adds, ‘Although the water looks murky and brown it

is drinkable.’

The interior of the home has been designed to

make full use of natural light. Rohan has placed large

windows across the upper half of the living spaces,

and these catch the sun at all the best angles as

the day progresses. When it comes to artifi cial

lighting, the house is fi tted out with LED dimmable

lights, and all electronic appliances and fi ttings are

powered by the solar panels on the roof, which were

installed by MLT Drives. (The energy from the panels

is channelled to an inverter in a back room and from

there is distributed to the rest of the house.)

Every element of the interior takes the

environment into account in one way or another.

In the kitchen, for example, green features include

solid bamboo cladding on the cabinets and recycled

CaesarStone countertops, as well as a gas hob

fuelled by an underground biodigester in the

backyard. Dual-fl ush toilets help conserve water.

Bruce’s favourite feature within the home is

the fl ooring. Here, a layer of recycled under-felt is

topped with timber that’s been approved by the

Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC. ‘I love the entire

house. But if I had to choose my favourite feature

it would be the wooden fl oors, which are made of

FSC-certifi ed timber, and the variety of other woods

used throughout the house that were recycled from

the original building on the property,’ says Bruce.

What adds substantially to Bruce’s home’s green

credentials is that the majority of the materials

were recycled from the old house that stood here,

including building materials, the pool fencing

and the trees. Building contractor Malcolm Grant

describes the process as one of ‘deconstruction

and reconstruction’. He says, ‘We took down the

previous house layer by layer and labelled all the

materials in each layer, which took six weeks. No

bulldozers were used and the materials we didn’t

need were given to the builders for their personal

use. The result is that much of the timber and

old bricks from the previous home have been

incorporated into the walls and beaming in this one,

even the fencing of the old pool has been employed

for reinforcing. The mortar used is comprised of

two-thirds of sand from the site and one-third

builder’s sand. We also identifi ed the valuable trees,

transported them to another location and when the

garden was being landscaped by Clare Burgess,

replanted them in it,’ he said. Malcolm and Rohan

say that this project has motivated them to be more

aware of eco-friendly practices in their respective

fi elds and that they’re very excited about green

building. Call it the ‘green house effect’.

BRUCE’S TIPS FOR GREENING YOUR HOME

• Get help from a professional to guide you

through the process of greening your home.

• Consider your budget, as well as your focus

area, such as the kitchen, the living room or

the garden.

• Look at reusing materials wherever you can,

as this can save you a lot of money.

• Look at ways to decrease the use of

electricity. Use gas for cooking and wood for

heating, for example.

• Collect or save water by using rainwater

barrels and low-fl ow shower heads. Monitor

how much water you use in your garden,

when you use it for how long, as this will help

you save water.

• The most important things to consider are

your behaviour and consumption patterns.

You can throw a whole lot of technology at

greening your home but if your usage is not

being monitored, then it’s pointless. Watch

how much water and electricity you use.

Switch things off when you are not using

them. Just by changing your behaviour, you

can make a difference to greening your home.Clockwise from opposite left The home is a symphony of sustainability; not a drop of rain-water goes to waste; the kitchen

has solid bamboo cladding, countertops of reconstituted CaesarStone and FSC-certifi ed fl ooring; most building materials were

reclaimed from the fi rst house on the site; gas for the hob is generated in the biodigester (bottom left); solar panel meters.

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GREEN BUILDING


Melrose Arch was built according to

the precepts of new urbanism, a

design movement that promotes

pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods

that mix residential, working and recreational

areas. Eco-friendliness is one of new urbanism’s

core concepts. Since its inception in 1996, the

Melrose Arch Brain’s Trust, comprised principally

of Osmond Lange Architects, Arup Consulting

Engineers and Bell Page and Pilling (now WSP)

wanted to maximise the energy effi ciency

inherent to the new urbanism approach to energy

consumption. John Norquist, former president

and CEO of the Congress for New Urbanism, once

summed up its benefi ts perfectly: ‘We would use

less energy, living closer together. High-rise cities

like Philadelphia and New York rarely come to mind

as models of environmentalism, but they should.

With people living closer to each other, walking

more and taking advantage of public transport,

cities have powerful environmental advantages.’

How and where you build residential dwellings,

offi ce space and retail space, restaurants and public

areas also makes a difference, and Melrose Arch,

Johannesburg’s greatest example of a mixed- use

environment, has taken these into account

effectively and created a secure pedestrian lifestyle

that results in decreased vehicular use.

Several initiatives that were introduced at the

beginning of the construction of the Arch, and

which are still in place, include ‘contra-cyclical

tenant usage on energy demand’, meaning that

the Arch’s entertainment and hotels’ energy usage

does not coincide with the offi ces’ and shops’.

Thermal effi ciency in the design of the facade and

the roof and other design guidelines for energy

effi ciency were also put in place, to reduce direct

consumption. A district cooling plant harvests

waste heat from the chilled-water generators

and distributes it, running cooled water to all

commercial tenants and homeowners.

Other green measures undertaken throughout

Melrose Arch are automatic meter readings for

water and electricity, while piped gas from Egoli

Gas is used to minimise the reliance on electricity.

‘This has all resulted in undoubtedly the most

energy-effi cient mixed-use precinct in the RSA,

and the load factor of an average 73% is testimony

to the vision of these pioneers in green building

design,’ says Nigel Pilling, former director of WSP

Consulting Engineers.

Following on from the Arch’s massive

development of hotels, shops and offi ces and

the successful completion of Phases 1 and 2 of its

Melrose Arch is a prime example of just how eco-friendly a development founded on the principles of new urbanism can be.

OVERARCHING GREEN GOALS

Above The newly launched Forty on Oak, the third phase of the residential component of Melrose Arch, is now selling off plan. It offers residents a trendy, futuristic lifestyle where they’ll

not only enjoy being at the centre of one of Jo’burg’s hottest social spots, but also the benefi ts of living in an eco-sensitive, pedestrian-friendly zone.

Words Nicky Manson Images courtesy Melrose Arch

GREEN BUILDING

residential development, Phase 3, named Forty on

Oak, is now under way, and aims even higher when

it comes to reducing its carbon footprint. Forty

on Oak offers a pristine environment, perfectly

maintained and secure, and in close proximity to

amenities, shopping, banking services, al fresco

dining and so much more. ‘It’s a privileged lifestyle,’

says Melrose Arch General Manager, Guy Gordon.

‘We have adopted the lessons learnt from our fi rst

two residential phases and have assimilated them

successfully into Forty on Oak, for the betterment

of the residential offering.’

Amdec CEO James Wilson says, ‘It’s a different

concept of living, a different concept of lifestyle,

where the pedestrian dominates.’ One of the

most exciting things about this residential phase

is its aim of achieving a Four-Star Green Star

SA rating. The Green Star rating tool is a way to

measure the performance of individual buildings

in reducing energy and resources required in the

construction and long-term running of the building.

Criteria include: being built to last, being able to

accommodate change, and being situated in a

neighbourhood that will remain desirable. These

all apply to Melrose Arch, and the developers are

pulling out all the stops to establish the Arch as a

green lung in Johannesburg. ‘“When” – not “if”’ they

receive this rating,’ says Guy, ‘Forty on Oak will

be SA’s fi rst residential development to have this

accolade. We are confi dent we will achieve this.’

Forty on Oak will build on the existing

green infrastructure to further reduce energy

consumption: special building materials will be used

to reduce noise pollution; natural cross ventilation

will be incorporated to minimise the need for air

conditioning; gas fi replaces and solar-controlled

glazing will be fi tted as alternative sources of

warmth; energy-effi cient internal lighting and light

fi ttings will be used; and fi ttings in bathrooms and

kitchens will be designed to address high water

consumption. Sustainable building materials will

be used, and will be locally sourced. To encourage

homeowners to monitor their energy usage, Forty

on Oak residences will be fi tted with technology

that feeds energy consumption information to

residents directly via their cellphones.

The beauty of living in Melrose Arch lies in its

‘live, work, play’ ethos, in step with our times. And

so it makes sense that Melrose Arch as a whole

encourages a green, sustainable lifestyle. But that

is just one aspect of a more holistic approach, says

Josef Quraishi of Amdec: ‘One must sustain that

energy, and urban revival is just as important. We

endeavour to bring sustainable and new urban

practices into this project.’ These practices include

employing a dedicated Gautrain route, bus stops

and a taxi rank within Melrose Arch. Melrose Arch is

certainly serving as a benchmark for new urbanism

and a move in the right direction – a move towards

sustainable green business and lifestyle practices

that other developments in SA would be wise to

emulate. Josef Quraishi, +27 (0)11 684 0000,

melrosearch.co.za

Top Concept stores of high-street fashion and other consumer brands add to the exclusivity of Melrose Arch. Top Central to the philosophy of new urbanism is ‘walkability’. Residents are

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were once out of the reach of ordinary buyers now beckon.

The drive along the N2 from Cape Town towards the Garden Route is one of the most idyllic stretches of road in the country. Reaching as far as Port Elizabeth, the

741km drive through the Overberg gets more and more enchanting as Table Mountain grows tinier and tinier in your rear-view mirror. This is particularly so in winter, after the � rst rains, when the hills are coloured every shade of green imaginable, accentuated by deep purple and orange fynbos and dotted with herds of cattle and quaint, colonial padstals. It really is beautiful, and feels a lot like the English countryside, like the land of Peter Rabbit and Co. Eventually, as you pass Mossel Bay, out pops the Indian Ocean on your right, and on the left the landscape starts to change dramatically. Along Kaaimans Pass on the way to Wilderness, the � ora comes alive. The greenery is wild and untamed, the forest canopies seemingly unending. Adding to the drama is the little

strip of highway you’re on, � anked by the blue and white ribbons of the ocean. You know you are now driving along the Garden Route, and the feeling of insigni� cance against the vast grandeur of nature this part of the world o� ers is overwhelming. It is this intimacy with nature that draws property investors here.

Whether they’re buying a property in the forest or on the expansive beaches, the Garden Route is many urbanites’ � rst choice when they’re looking to buy either a second home away from the city or a peaceful place to retire to. Many ‘swallows’ fall in love with the area too, and take their sabbaticals there.

But, believe it or not, the Garden Route property market is depressed, despite the picturesque setting and some of the healthiest, shiniest people you are bound to meet. The great news for property investors is that, even here, it’s a buyer’s market, and golden opportunities await you in Wilderness, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.


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Above A contemporary beachfront mansion in Wilderness, on sale through Pam Golding Properties (PGP) for just under R11 million. Opposite, clockwise from top left Knysna Heads is one of

the most popular suburbs on the Garden Route for holiday homes; the impressive entrance to Tsala Treetop Lodge; expansive views of Knysna Forest from the chic lounge of one of the six Tsala

Treetop Villas; each one of the 10 Tsala Treetop Suites has its own infinity pool; a luxury seaside home in Wilderness; Honeymoon Castle, Pezula; a Wilderness home on sale for R3,3 million (PGP).

Wilderness

As the name implies, Wilderness is, well, wild, but the houses, many of them huge villas, slot in comfortably with the beaches, forests, trees, rivers and streams. Stephen Murray, branch manager of Pam Golding Properties in George, says that this is what makes Wilderness unique. ‘The diverse natural surroundings make this a superb location for property investors,’ he says.

Properties range from smaller homes that are hidden among the rolling hills, lakes and mountains and start from around R2 million, to modern homes that are located in two of the luxury beach estates facing the ocean and that fetch anything from R1,85 million to R9,5 million. Away from the sea, the areas of Hoekwil and Wilderness Heights offer expansive smallholdings where trees and flora grow abundantly and where prices of plots range from R1 million to R3,9 million, depending on size and views. Homes with a sea view, particularly those in upmarket areas such as Constantia Kloof, can fetch anything from R3,6 million and R4,3 million, while beachfront homes are priced from R7,5 million to over R10 million, making them the most lucrative, from an investment perspective. Stephen says land is no longer available along the 19km beach, and this has pushed up prices dramatically.

The area also has some of the most pristine beaches, including Leentjies Klip,

the surfers’ paradise of Victoria Bay and the lagoon. Wilderness is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream because there are many activities on offer – canoeing, abseiling, paragliding, kitesurfing and more.

The nucleus of the Wilderness community has to be Milkwood Village, on Beacon Road, where bistros, sidewalk cafés, quaint shops and restaurants are housed in a charming setting of stone and timber. ‘The ambience of the village is warm and relaxed, particularly on Friday nights, when it comes alive with the popular night market where locals and visitors converge to enjoy good food, wine and live music,’ says Stephen.

Knysna

Knysna is a vibrant town. Its timber trade was established by the Thesen family in 1870 (Thesen Island is named after them) and this element of the area’s rich history is evident in the many log cabins dotted along the hills at the entrance to the town. Poking out from the verdant undergrowth, these quaint wooden structures add to Knysna’s fairy-tale ambience.

As in the rest of the Garden Route area, it is a buyer’s market here, says Alan Evans, principal of Seeff Properties Knysna. Because of its pretty lagoon and forests, Knysna has always been primarily a second-home investment area, with the most popular suburbs for holiday homes being

Knysna Heads, Leisure Isle, Belvedere and Brenton, says Alan. Houses here are big, especially at the Heads, and vary in style from contemporary mansions to the more unusual Spanish villas. Average prices for homes in these more established areas range from just R900 000 to R2 million, which is jaw dropping when you consider that many of them could easily match homes in Cape Town’s Clifton in terms of grandeur. It’s a sad sign of just how badly Knysna has been hit by the recession.

On the marina development of Thesen Islands, the outlook is somewhat brighter.The 550 homes that have recently been built there have maintained their value because they are close to Waterfront Knysna Keys, with its speciality stores, coffee shops and fine restaurants, including Lush, and Ile de Pain, which is renowned for its freshly baked breads and pastries. Thesen Islands offers security and an easy lifestyle. It incorporates 19 small islands linked by bridges, and feels like a town within a town. All the houses have been built in a beach-cottage style and there are quaint walkways and paths with security guards cycling along them.

Knysna was also quick to catch on to the golf estates trend that took root across South Africa in the past decade. ‘The explosion of golf estates nationwide saw Knysna latching fast and furiously onto this kind of lifestyle, with Pezula Private Estate (previously known

as Sparrebosch Estate) and Simola attracting second-home buyers from big cities, as well as swallows,’ says Alan. With its first two phases already sold out, Pezula has seen a marked reduction in the price of entry-level plots in recent years. ‘A 400 000m2 plot with magnificent forest views now fetches just under R1 million,’ says Alan, ‘one-third of its value’. The average price for a home on a security estate ranges from R2,5 million to R12 million. Another golf estate worthy of mention on the way to Knysna, just outside George, is Fancourt, home to the world-renowned Links Course which hosted the President’s Cup in 2003.

Given its history as a timber port, it is no wonder Knysna is chock-a-block with wooden-furniture and decor shops, especially in the the town centre, where you’ll find Kluyts & Co. and Rustic World of Wood. Knysna has some of the loveliest wooden products and interior decor items, all available at a fraction of the price you would pay at national furnishers or boutiques stores in bigger cities.

Knysna also has some of the country’s most alluring five-star luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants. Pezula Hotel Resort & Spa is worth mentioning, mainly because you can’t get a better location for a time-out. The views from the chalets are panoramic, as the estate is perched on the eastern Knysna head. There’s Noetzie Beach with its famous


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‘It is this intimacy with nature that draws property investors here.’


castles, three of which are owned by Pezula (the main castle is currently for sale), and the Field of Dreams, the soccer pitch where the notorious French standoff occurred during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. The peace and tranquillity here are somewhat surreal for a city dweller, and a tour of the castles emphasises the area’s ambience of enchantment. Pezula Hotel is home to the renowned gourmet restaurant, Zachary’s – when you eat here, you’ll understand why Executive Chef Geoffrey Murray has received numerous accolades for prioritising organic produce on his menu.

Further out of town, on the way to Plett, is Tsala Treetop Lodge, a unique five-star establishment that takes full advantage of the dramatic Knysna forest. The entire lodge is built on stilts, and the chalets hover above the treetops. When you look out of the chalets’ glass walls over the emerald expanse of the forest canopy, you’ll find it hard not to associate the scene with Jack and his beanstalk.

Plettenberg Bay

Ah, Plett! The jewel in the crown of the Garden Route! Why, you may ask? Well, where the other areas and towns are quirky and endearing, Plettenberg Bay is chic and glamorous. It is where the wealthy come to play, particularly over the December holidays, when the members of the mass exodus from Cape Town and Gauteng converge on the small seaside town. Like Wilderness and Knysna, Plett too is suffering from a depressed real estate market, with prices for entry-level homes being more or less equal for all three areas. However, it is at the top end of the market that Plett emerges victorious.

Pam Porter of Leapfrog Properties says, ‘It is difficult to pin down an average price range for homes in Plett, because pricing depends on many variables, most importantly location, views and proximity to the beaches.’ The views are spectacular no matter where you are in the hilly suburbs. ‘Entry-level residential homes start at around R1,2 million and the more top-end ones

can fetch around R25 million,’ says Pam. ‘There is a full range of property types to suit everyone’s needs in Plett, from apartment living to residential and smallholding living.’ Plett’s high-end apartments represent one of the city’s main distinguishing points from Wilderness and Knysa. Apartments here are a lucrative investment, tying in with Plett’s lock-up-and-go lifestyle. Here, too, the price range is vast, from R400 000 right up to R5 million, says Pam. She points out another interesting trend: last year, while prices were plummeting at the lower end of the market, the amount of vacant land purchased by investors increased. ‘Investors see the purchase of land as an affordable way of entering or remaining in the property market. It allows them time to either gradually build a home, or accumulate the funds to do so.’

Like many of the towns along the Garden Route, Plett offers a full range of outdoor activities, particularly water sports, as well as nature trails and abundant wildlife, the best of which is to be found

at Robberg Nature Reserve. It also has its weekend markets, a huge hit with the locals, who enjoy some of the best produce from the surrounding areas.

In December, when all roads lead to Plett and it’s ‘the place to be’, things can become frenetic. But the rest of the time it is very different – ‘idyllic’, according to Pam. ‘After living here for eight years, I still feel awe every morning as I drive into town. It is very beautiful. We have a moderate climate with sunshine almost all year round (we can go to the beach in winter). Security is the least of our worries. And the community is very friendly and supportive,’ she says.

If the Garden Route had been the place where Adam and Eve met and fell in love, they would’ve bought a home when the market favoured buyers, somewhere on a hilltop overlooking the beach and hidden by the wild beanstalks, and in their backyard they would’ve kept a furry rabbit named Peter. And they would have lived their lives as shiny, healthy people. ‘The End.’

With thanks to …

Leapfrog Properties, Pam Porter, +27 (0)44 533 6741, leapfrog.co.za

Pam Golding Properties, Stephen Murray, +27 (0)44 874 6619, pamgolding.co.za

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, +27 (0)44 302 3333, pezula.com

Seeff Properties, Alan Evans, +27 (0)44 382 5919, seeff.com

Tsala Treetop Lodge, +27 (0)44 532 8228, hunterhotels.com/tsalatreetoplodge/

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Above left Homes snuggle in between the verdant golf course greens at Pezula Private Estate (Seeff Properties); views of the ocean and the Tsitsikamma mountain range from Brackenridge, a

private residential estate in Plettenberg Bay; Schoongezicht Country Estate with its Mediterranean-style homes perched on a hill (RE/MAX Plettenberg Bay).

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Fancourt golf estate’s residential property offering now includes the newly launched, contemporary and environmentally friendly Montagu Ridge.

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A short drive away from George airport stands South Africa’s most renowned golf and lifestyle estate, Fancourt, whose

residential estate has consistently featured at the forefront of luxury developments. Whether it is the Cape Dutch, Links Ridge, Colonial Lodges, Oaklands Village or Links Avenue – all of which are set on 613ha and interspersed between three world-class golf courses – there is something to suit every investor’s taste, budget and lifestyle. New to the collection of investment properties at Fancourt is Montagu Ridge, consisting of custom-built villas and vacant plots.

Montagu Ridge overlooks the ninth fairway of Montagu Golf Course and provides panoramic views of the estate and the Outeniqua Mountains beyond. It is named after Ernest Montagu White, who in 1903 bought what was then the only residence on the estate, the Manor House. He named it Fancourt, in memory of his father, Henry Fancourt White. (In February this year, the Manor House was refurbished and launched

as the stylish Manor House Boutique Hotel, where the family heritage is reflected in the name of the fine-dining restaurant, Henry White’s.) Ernest Montagu White spent many a southern hemisphere summer here, and this tradition of luxury and leisure is carried through today to the slick, contemporary homes on Montagu Ridge.

There are 25 vacant stands for sale, ranging in size from 900m2 to 1 490m2 and priced from R3,9 million. Investors may design their own homes within design guidelines that maintain the integrity and environmental aspects of the development. (Guidelines would include the incorporation of low-pitched roofs and incorporate large glass windows, in keeping with the look of the development.) Adjacent to the plots stand the Montagu Ridge Villas with their luxe finishes and flawless flow between interiors and exteriors.

Currently there are 10 built villas, and the developer plans on building just 26 more, making Montagu Ridge an exclusive investment. Buyers may choose between

bespoke villas with either two or four bedrooms. The two-bedroom villas are sized at 280m2 and priced from R4,5 million, while the four-bedroom villas are 353m2 in size and start from R6 million.

Of the 10 built villas, 2 have been reserved for fractional ownership. Both are fully furnished (Ping Piccolo did the interior design). For R320 000, you can get three weeks of leisure time in an exclusive two-bedroom villa, or in a four-bedroom villa for R350 000. Prices include full Fancourt Family Membership.

What sets the Montagu Ridge Villas apart from other residential offerings at Fancourt is their sleek architectural aesthetic. Designed by Brink Stokes Mkhize Architects, the villas are contemporary and minimalist in style, with flat roofs and expansive wooden decks. Floor-to-ceiling windows take full advantage of the views of the lush estate and dramatic mountain range. The ample use of glass and the clean lines admit a lot of warmth and natural light into the villas, where no expense has been spared in the use of sumptuous

finishing. Timber flooring, CaesarStone kitchen countertops, Whirlpool appliances, solar heating, and underfloor heating in the bedrooms unite to provide sheer comfort.

The grounds are attractively landscaped with indigenous plants, creating gardens that practically maintain themselves. This convenience speaks to the broader appeal of Montagu Ridge Villas: investors can enjoy a lock-up-and-go lifestyle, assured that their homes will be safe and well maintained in their absence.

Montagu Ridge has its own entrance and exit, and investors have access to all of the estate’s amenities, including the Montagu and Outeniqua golf courses, the gym, spa, tennis courts, golf academy, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and leisure centre.

Fancourt’s close proximity to George gives residents easy access to Garden Route Mall, private school, Glenwood House and George Airport. Fancourt is on the famed Garden Route, putting Knysna, Plett and Wilderness, with their superb beaches and adventure activities, close to the estate.

Opposite The contemporary architecture of a Montagu Ridge house, built on one of the stands, allows for an easy indoor-outdoor flow. This page, top left to right Montagu Ridge Villas – no

expense has been spared, with luxurious finishes throughout. Bottom left to right Views of the Outeniqua Mountains and Montagu Golf Course from the living area and bedroom.

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With thanks to …

Pam Golding Properties at Fancourt Golf Estate,

+27 (0)44 804 0074, fancourt.co.za

It takes guts to go against the fl ow and swim upstream. Yet there are those who revel in doing so. Matthew Friedland, green architect and eco champion, is one such person.

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GREEN DESIGN

Jo’burg-born Matthew Friedland is a Green Star-accredited architect. But, strangely, he never intended to become an architect. He started out studying history and the Classics, trained as an

opera singer and guitarist, and then travelled the world. At age 25 he decided to ‘get serious’ and enrolled for

three courses at Wits university and was accepted by the School of Architecture and Planning. That’s when the green architecture bug bit him. While his fellow students were busy admiring the aesthetics of the buildings, Matthew would be exploring how the buildings functioned and how they could be made more efficient. He wrote a thesis on how to re-educate his peers in eco-friendly and sustainable design techniques.

Matthew went on to work for a number of top practices, including Albonico Sack Mzumara (now Albonico Sack Metacity, or ASM), Bentel Associates International (BAI) and TC Design Architects. Some of the developments he worked on were the Braamfontein Regeneration and Faraday Taxi Rank & Market projects, science exhibits at Sci-Bono, Bedford Square, the Standard Bank data centre in Samrand and the Massmart warehouse at Raceway Industrial Park.

In 2009 Matthew went solo and opened New Leaf Architecture. But it was slow going. ‘Despite all the progress which has taken place in the green arena over the years, South Africa’s building industry is still hugely conservative when it comes to implementing such protocols,’ says Matthew. ‘This aspect, coupled with the fact that many green building products and methods are still expensive, has made it difficult to attract clients who are open to the process and who can afford truly eco-friendly buildings.’ House Fleming proved to be the exception.

House Fleming is located in Memel in the Free State. Working closely with the owner of the house, a builder by the name of Andrew Fleming, Matthew was able to combine a number of green technologies and principles into a single, super-efficient, eco-friendly structure. The region’s extreme seasonal fluctuations presented the biggest challenge: in summer, temperatures in Memel can peak in the high 30s, and plummet to -17ºC in winter. To deal with this, Matthew used rammed earth for the northern and eastern walls. For the southern and western walls he used a concrete-filled

polyblock system. In winter the rammed earth gathers heat from the sun, while the polystyrene blocks prevent heat loss in winter. (Rammed earth is a sustainable and ancient building technique – the Great Wall of China, for example, is made from rammed earth with stone cladding.) Wide overhangs keep the rammed earth cool in summer and draw heat out of the house. Double-glazed windows also help to control heat gain and heat loss. Still more comfort is achieved in House Fleming through the use of insulated slabs on the ground floor and water-based under-floor heating that’s fed by an air source heat pump. (Matthew says the house is so thermally efficient that the heat pump hasn’t had to be connected yet.) A high-efficiency stove with double flue is the only other source of heat.

Every room in House Fleming is designed to maximise cross ventilation, eliminating the need for energy-wasting

air conditioning. (Last summer Matthew tested the lounge space and found that a 6ºC –8ºC temperature difference was maintained, even with all the doors open.) Hot water is sourced via large solar water heaters.

Further energy savings have been achieved through the use of LED lights, which are powered by a solar photovoltaic array. To save water, Matthew specified water-efficient toilets with a 3/6L flush, and flow restrictors for all the taps. Waste water is treated with biological and chemical filters until it becomes potable again, and this method combined with rainwater harvesting (still to be implemented) will make the house completely water independent. Matthew has also created an artificial wetland at the back of the house.

According to Matthew, most homes in SA allow for a certain amount of heat to be gained and lost through the shell. In summer, the loss of extra heat isn’t a problem, but it isn’t preferable in winter and can be extremely wasteful from an energy conservation point of view. Matthew typically uses an insulated shell with double glazing as the starting point for all his designs – just one of the many thing he learned from working on House Wozniak.

Built in Chartwell North Estates in Jo’burg in 2005/6, House Wozniak features a standard brick shell and is designed to fully utilise the sunlight in winter and keep it out in summer. Matthew says that, given the mild climate, relatively little insulation is necessary for the house. A shallow floor plan means maximum sunlight and cross ventilation.

‘House Wozniak’s bedrooms, dining room and lounge were placed on the north side so as to capitalise on winter sun. I placed the toilets and kitchen on the south side, which is in line with standard design practice as mandated by SANS 204. A generous roof overhang keeps out summer sun and provides glare-free views.’ Matthew also placed as few windows as possible in the west facade, to avoid overheating the house on summer afternoons.

Other designs by Matthew under the New Leaf banner include House Liddle in Meyersdal Eco Estate, and Eco House X, designed in collaboration with Grahame Cruikshanks. House Liddle is a high-tech green house where Matthew employed many of the methods he used on House Fleming. The only differences are that House Liddle has a super-insulated shell, and large amounts of double glazing

have been used. Eco House X remains to be built, but the plans alone are exciting to see. They show a space-age, modular, prefabricated house. It will have a super-insulated shell, and will be fully independent in terms of water and power. And it is the first house to have a solar air heater specified in the design.

Because of the current global financial crisis, Matthew has had to shelve his freelance work. He currently works as a site architect and planner in the Northern Cape offices of Jo’burg-based TPS.P Architecs, but hopes to regenerate New Leaf some day.

His message for the architecture and building fraternities? ‘It’s not enough to just have energy-efficient buildings, but that true eco-friendliness can only be achieved through the integration of all aspects of a build – preferably from grassroots up. +27 (0)72 407 1111

‘While his fellow students were busy admiring the way buildings looked, he would be exploring what made the buildings tick and how they could be made more efficient.’


The lighTer side of MaTThew friedland …hats: freelance writer, editor and lecturer.

hobbies: fencing, mixed martial arts, ballroom

dancing, guitar.

favourite restaurant: Maxwell’s in Parkmore.

favourite getaway: Cape Town in summer.

Currently reading: Capitalism as if the World

Mattered; The Railway Children

favourite website: stumbleupon.com

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opening page Bathroom in House Fleming. The careful mix of eco-friendly building materials and methods is apparent in the earthy textures of

the wall. This spread, clockwise from top left House Fleming: the breezy living area; view through an ornate grill to Memel’s veld; the house rests

comfortably and unobtrusively amid the natural surrounds; 50mm of polyurethane in the roof and 25mm of recycled ceiling boards help to keep the

house super-insulated. House Liddle: site elevations – luxury meets eco-friendliness in exclusive Meyersdal Eco Estate. Eco House X: plans drawn up

by Matthew Friedland and Grahame Cruikshanks for a modular, off-the-grid home. House Fleming: an aesthetically pleasing green building.

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‘Behind every great man there is a great woman.’ So the saying goes. But when it comes to real estate and other agencies and inter ior fitting companies, it should be, ‘behind every great woman there are more great women’! In the past, the role of real estate agent was typically

occupied by women whose first pr iorities were their families, and was a job they did part-time between school lifts, sports runs and managing their household. The same

could be said of other industr ies, for example the inter ior fitting field, where work was seen more as a hobby than a woman’s pr ime occupation.

Today, these are full-time corporate positions that require dedication and passion. We speak to women who keep these industr ies rolling in Cape Town:the agents of RE/MAX Living, Seeff Southern Suburbs, and the managing director of Barrow Flooring. Happy Women’s Day!

Cape Town’s top women in the real-estate and home-fi tting industries tell us how women are

doing great things in theses respective fi elds.

Women in INDUSTRY

WOMEN’S MONTH

APPRECIATING

WOMEN’S

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With its sexy new look, Barrow Flooring is walking the talk at Katherine & West, Ipanema, Radisson Blu and other prestigious developments across South Africa.

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Gunilla Barrow, Managing Director

Barrow Flooring is well known for

supplying the widest range of fl ooring

in South Africa. It is also the country’s

exclusive distributor of Pergo laminate

fl ooring and Universal multi-layer wood

fl ooring. In line with its own recent brand

makeover and new, modern image,

Barrow Flooring has introduced vinyl and

engineered wood brand, Magnum, to its

range. Barrow Flooring’s vast client base

includes Cell C, Volkswagen (worldwide),

Woolworths, Vida e Caffè, Protea Hotels,

Hilton, Radisson Blu and Southern Sun, as

well as private homeowners.

Q&AHow did you get into

your fi eld?

I wanted to introduce a

uniquely Swedish product,

Pergo, when I came to SA

from Sweden.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in your

industry?

The building industry

has always been male

dominated, historically.

But nowadays women are

very comfortable being in

a ‘man’s world’.

What unique qualities do

women bring to your line

of work?

The ability to marry

aesthetics with

practical solutions.

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Women with business sense.THE SMART MOVE …

SEEFF SOuTHERn SubuRbS

Top left: Constantia Team – (from left) Barbara Stephenson,

Faith Knight, Lana Redman, Shelley Kruger, Deidre Tracey, Nikki

Edenborough. Bottom left: Rondebosch Team

– (from left) Vanessa Clarke, Linda Knoop, Barbara van

der Westhuyzen, Charmaine Scott- Wilson

Seeff Southern Suburbs, including the

branches of Constantia, Rondebosch/

Claremont and Newlands, is an integral

part of a powerful real estate brand. We

understand that our business is primarily

about people, the absolute requirement

to understand our client’s needs, and

providing unsurpassed levels of service.

This has resulted in continued market

share growth, while promoting the Seeff

core values: integrity, passion, experience,

excellence, creativity and family.

Seeff Constantia, +27 (0)21 794 5252.

Seeff Rondebosch/Claremont,

+27 (0)21 683 0731.

Seeff newlands, +27 (0)21 686 8518

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Q&AHow did you get into your field?

We all share a passion for people

and property.

What unique qualities do women bring to

your line of work?

It is in our opinion that women have more

patience, more perseverance and tenacity in

dealing with all the different aspects of being a

property agent.

What do you do for fun?

Due to the crazy hours that the industry

demands, fun time is often spontaneous, and

includes sporting activities and socialising.

What are the challenges facing the Southern

Suburbs property market currently?

Historically, property owners in the Southern

Suburbs upgraded from suburb to suburb,

with Constantia or Bishopscourt being the

ultimate destinations. This contributed to a

fluid market and a steady increase in property

value. Now the demand for larger properties

has diminished and many owners have chosen

to upgrade what they have. The ‘better area’

syndrome has become less important. The

global economic downturn has driven the

market into its shell. The only buyers out there

are those that really need to buy. The demand

for property has dropped, and because of the

pressure of debt, the supply has increased,

turning the traditional annual increase

in property value into a decrease. Some

properties are not worth what they were in

2006. This is a scary thought for owners, but

it is also scary for agents, who often bear the

brunt of the seller’s disappointment. Pricing

property for the current market is therefore

the agents’ biggest challenge. Their desire to

do right by the seller conflicts with their need

to be frank about the property valuation.

real estate

Together, this team of exceptional women have sold over R240 million in property in just over 12 months.

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RE/MAX LIVINGBack, from left: Bev Eisele, Karryn Cartoulis, Jeanette Collocott, Petra

Davidan, Megan Davies. Front, from left: Gerlinde Moser,

Manuela Morini. (Also: Harriet Engelbrecht, Marlene Allul.)

Dominant in the City Bowl and the

Atlantic Seaboard, RE/ MAX Living has

consistently delivered outstanding service

and obtained sterling results year after

year. A founder member of RE/ MAX, the

offi ce has grown into one of the largest

in the city and has a staff complement of

some 60 property professionals.

RE/MAX Living City Bowl, +27 (0)21 423 4488.

RE/MAX Living Atlantic Seaboard,

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ABOVE THE SEABoasting a glorious beach, wonderful climate, whales in the Bay, two five star hotels, five wineries, top schools, restaurants and much more. This beautiful home on famous Chapmans Peak drive is spectacular in every sense.Rainer Kloos 082 449 7666 RE/MAX Living 021 423 4488 Web ref 434630

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IN A CLASS OF ITS OWNBreathtaking views. Magnificent family home offering elegant and stylish living. Situated in a beautiful 1535 m² landscaped garden with expansive indoor / outdoor entertainment areas .Ample accommodation and excellent security. The lifestyle of a lifetime for the discerning buyer.

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Q&AAre men and women are equally represented

in your industry?

Women are playing a unique and dominant role

in residential real estate. In the past, traditional

companies employed many housewives and

part-timers, who would fi t their work in with

their home and family schedules. Today, all

successful agents are full-time professionals.

For many years the RE/MAX agent profi le was

male-dominant, but the scales have tipped and

there are now more women agents than men.

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How does your company help

others live a greener life?

Saint-Gobain manufactures

insulation products for the

domestic, commercial and industrial

markets, along with energy-saving

lightweight construction and mortar

systems, through Gyproc, Isover and

Weber in SA. Isover Aerolite glass

wool insulation is manufactured

from up to 80% recycled glass,

and in its lifetime saves more

than 100 times the energy that is

used in its manufacture. Gyproc’s

gypsum- based RhinoWall and

Rhinolite products and Weber’s

tiling products and mortars are

made from natural resources, and

are VOC free.

Some of your more recent,

prestigious projects?

Saint-Gobain’s energy-effi cient

systems have been specifi ed in

several upmarket homes, as well as

in prestigious projects, such as the

Pearls in Umhlanga, Freedom Park,

King Shaka International Airport, the

Mall of the North and the Sandton

Holiday Inn. Our products have also

been used by Habitat for Humanity

in housing projects in Diepsloot,

and in Cosmo City in a project with

Cornell University.

Describe your newest and most

popular products.

For homeowners, Aerolite and

Geyser Packs are the most popular

products for making a quick and

affordable reduction in energy

consumption and a decreased

impact on the environment.

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SAINT-GOBAIN

Lisa Reynolds, Technical & Specifi cation Director

+27 (0)21 510 2846

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We have sourced, imported and

distributed eco-friendly products

for the last three years, focusing on

eco-friendly alternatives for regular

daily use and providing ways for

consumers to partake in their own

personal journey of contributing

to a healthier planet. We specialise

in lighting, including solar and

LED lamps. Besides the economic

advantages our lights offer, the

reduction in power usage will result

in a lower electrical generation

requirement, which ultimately has a

positive outcome for all of us.


popular products.

For exterior use, our Sentry-108 is

a powerful all-night LED fl oodlight

with an internal battery and 10W

solar panel, available through large

retailers like Builders Warehouse.

The unit is ideal for lighting up an

area of around 150m2 and requires

only a small amount of DIY to fi t.

Our internal LED range has proven

to be a big hit. Our 6W warm-white

unit is the ideal replacement for the

traditional 50W halogen. We supply

this lamp in 220V and 12V. The

lamps also have a dimmable option.

The other options are 3W and 9W,

all of which are available in warm

white and cool white. LED lighting

has come a long way in the last fi ve

years: the fi rst lamps had fewer

colour ranges and were not as stable

as those available today.



Our 38 ON TAP franchisees

nationwide sell a wide variety of

water-saving taps and shower heads

that can help you save up to 60%

on your water usage, as well as

energy- saving heat pumps, solar

heating systems and grey- water

systems. We have bathroom and

kitchen products to suit your

needs and your budget. ON TAP

will also recommend qualifi ed,

Eskom- registered installers so that

you may claim for your Eskom

rebate, ensuring that your going

green initiative is well worth it.

ON TAP has the support of many

international brands, such as Duravit,

Hansgrohe and Kale, who all have

in place environmental policies for

manufacturing. Our ‘Water Wise’

logo helps customers to easily

identify all green products. We also

provide free advice and information

on local and international bathroom

and kitchen brands that are geared

towards green living.



The fi ve-star Pepper Club hotel

in Cape Town and the revamp of

Beacon Isle Resort in Plett.


popular products?

One of our popular products, the

GeyserWise switch, allows you to

control the temperature and timing

of your geyser inside your house

without even touching the geyser,

helping you save electricity.



After a lengthy process, Oggie

fi nally achieved the coveted full

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Chain of Custody certifi cation in

June 2009. Although full compliance

with FSC standards is expensive,

we’ve absorbed these costs – our

customers don’t pay more for

high- quality, fully green fl ooring.


popular products?

The full range of WoCA Denmark

maintenance oils and soaps. These

are vegetable based and completely

free of VOCs. WoCA oils penetrate

the wood and harden to form a

protective surface, which becomes

part of the fl oor. So tough, in fact,

that WoCA oils are used to protect

the wood fl ooring at Eurostar’s

St. Pancras International terminal.

How can one tell if a wood product

is genuinely green?

It’s simple. Look for a supplier’s

FSC certifi cation number. Without

it, claims of being green are

meaningless. Surveillance Générale

of Switzerland does regular audits

for the FSC throughout the supply

chain to ensure compliance by

certifi cate holders.



Oggie’s hardwood fl ooring has

been used in a variety of exciting

projects this year, including wine

farms, game farms, boutique hotels,

corporate head offi ces and top-end

residential projects.

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Guest list

Marcus Brewster Marcus Brewster Publicity, Dirk Elzinga Convention Industry Consultants, Genevieve Fisher Media Nova, Michèle Jones Media Nova, Nicky

Manson Media Nova, Audrey Matthews Ronnie Matthews Estates, Annette Nel Luxury Brands, Jeremy Nel Luxury Brands, Tharien Nel Media Nova, Ivo Nestel,

Redefi ne Properties, Marina Nestel The Little Black Book, Tony Romer-Lee The Collection by Liz McGrath, Trevor Shapiro dhk thinkspace, Paul Simpson RED Real

Estate Developments, Christo Smeda Admakers, Kim Smith Weylandts, Anya van der Merwe Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects, Tony Vaughan Media Nova,

Chris Weylandt Weylandts

THE PROPERTY DINNER

The Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort hotel in Constantia is a culinary haven where Chef Peter Tempelhoff ’s dishes epitomise luxury on a plate. Many of

the guests at this Property Dinner were new to the Greenhouse experience, so it was a fitting opportunity to introduce them to another new element of the evening, The Property Magazine’s recently appointed editor, Nicky Manson.

The guest list was a mix of some of the most influential personalities in the property, architecture, PR and inter ior design industr ies, and conversation pivoted on green initiatives. After Media Nova MD Tony Vaughan said his piece, the affable Nicky impressed everyone with her commitment to bringing a refreshing new energy to the magazine. And with this the starters of local water buffalo mozzarella and tomato salad arr ived, served with the tangy Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc. A hush fell over the tables as guests concentrated on what was happening on their palates – a rare sensation of tastes and

textures. Tony Romer-Lee, CEO of The Collection by Liz McGrath, said the clean and flavoursome tastes could be attr ibuted to the fact that Chef Peter grows many of the ingredients on the hotel grounds, in its organic garden. ‘We have 9 acres of garden, a nursery and veggie garden. The food on the menu comes from here as well as being locally sourced. The wines are mostly from the Constantia region and therefore have a low carbon footprint,’ said Romer-Lee.

And as the discussion around the green movement got more involved, I turned to my left to Anya van der Merwe, a director at Van der Merwe Miszewski Architects, who told me the firm had recently completed the new, five-Green-Star-accredited Allan Gray building in the Clocktower Precinct at the V & A Waterfront. ‘I’m currently on the team that is writing the public building rating tool commissioned by the Green Building Council (GBC),’ said Anya. ‘It’s an interesting process, as I’ve been on both sides: implementing green initiatives in public buildings, and now writing the guidelines for this procedure.

I believe in going green and think that today it’s what the internet was when it first came into awareness, namely, people are dabbling in it, but in the future no one will do things any other way except green.’

When the main course arr ived – slow-cooked sirloin paired with the Yardstick Pinot Noir 2010 – guests couldn’t wait to tuck in. It was interesting to learn what green strategies the guests implement in the day-to-day running of their companies. ‘We are a small business and work from my home,’ said Marina Nestel of The Little Black Book PR and events company. ‘My staff and I are all on profit-share, so we have to keep a close eye on how much we consume, as it will ultimately affect our share.’ PR guru, Marcus Brewster, said he has been using the term ‘green paper’ for ages. ‘I have a drawer of paper in my office which is filled with what we call “green paper” – one-sided printed paper of old minutes and status updates, which we use for notes and such. This has been a structure we’ve had in place since Marcus Brewster Publicity started 15 years ago. We’ve saved hundreds of trees!’ he said.

� e Greenhouse was the appropriate venue for introducing our new editor to some of Cape Town’s top professionals. Glasses clinked, plates were wiped clean and issues of a

green nature took centre stage.

� e Greenhouse was the appropriate venue for introducing our new editor to some of

GOOD,GREEN and FRESH Words Genevieve Fisher Photographs Tim Lake


Dirk Elzinga, MD of Convention Industry Consultants and ex-manager of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), said that, histor ically, the exhibitions and conventions industry had been careless of the environment, but today it has done a 360º turn: ‘From exhibitors to convention centres, such as the CTICC, they’re becoming extremely green, and the convention packages they are offer ing are too.’

The green movement is also gr ipping the real estate industry, on the residential side as well as on the commerical side. Audrey Matthews, director of Ronnie Mattews Estates, said the demand is there but not the supply: ‘When I come across a home that has eco-sensitive features and intelligent home systems, buyers, no matter what their pr iorities are, green or not, are interested. In the future it will become non-negotiable for homes on the upper end of the market. The question is, how quickly can properties be converted to meet the demand.’

Paul Simpson, CEO of RED Developments, said the biggest question he faces in the construction of a retail space or centre is, how do you make

a project a commercially viable one, and at the same time implement green initiatives? ‘The design of a building has to be smart. For example, the orientation of the building to the sun, to provide sufficient light and heat. It starts from the bottom up – you shouldn’t have to throw solar panels on a roof to make it green,’ he said. Trevor Shapiro, MD of dhk thinkspace, elaborated, ‘Instead of fitting out a building with green technology, which is expensive and often inaccessible to many businesses, the greenest thing you can do is reuse and work with what you already have.’

As the conversation about going green heated up, the dessert added a final taste explosion of toasted almond bavarois, paired with Vin De Hohenort 2007. Weylandts MD Chris Weylandt and Annette Nel of Luxury Brands shared similar sentiments about the importance of the green movement and the responsibility each one of us has to be more environmentally aware. ‘Green sensibilities have to become second nature. Whatever decision you make regarding your way of life needs to be informed by green issues. It needs to become the norm,’ said Chris. Annette agreed and said that it’s a question of changing our behavioural patterns. ‘We have to be conscious of our behaviour and need to be more aware of, for example, switching off the lights when they’re not needed, and recycling our rubbish. This is something I’ve been teaching my kids, and they actually enjoy separating the garbage. Everybody needs to do their bit,’ she said.

With new friends made and new taste sensations experienced, guests filtered out of The Greenhouse, retaining lots of green food for thought.

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Klein Constantia

Brut 2007 A blend of mostly Chardonnay with a little Pinot Noir. The nose

shows aromas of fresh apples and the palate is rich and intensely flavoured.

Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Pungent aromas of guavas, citrus blossom and

passion fruit greet the nose. Flavours are piercing and vibrant with a richly

textured finish. The overall sensation is one of crystalline fruit expression with

an underlying refreshing character.

Yardstick Pinot Noir 2010 Classic Pinot aromas of musk, perfume and bright

red fruits lead onto a palate that is both fresh and subtle. Its clean acidity and

fruit flavours refresh the palate, finishing on a long, harmonious note.+27 (0)21 794 5188, kleinconstantia.com

The Cellars-Hohenort

Vin de Hohenort The hotel’s small vineyard was exclusively planted to four

clones of Muscat de Frontignan grapes with an age of 17 years. In 2006 this

delectable, natural, sweet wine was the first to be made from this grape. The

palate is rich, creamy and full bodied, with a superb minerality, elegance and

finesse. +27 (0)21 794 2137, cellars-hohenort.com


Menu

Starter

Local water buffalo mozzarella

and tomato salad with avocado

mousse, dehydrated heirloom

tomatoes, olive oil powder,

dehydrated black olives

Wine: Klein Constantia

Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Main

Slow-cooked Karan beef

sirloin with pomme fondant,

Jerusalem artichoke purée, red

onion marmalade, young turnips

and carrots

Wine: Yardstick Pinot Noir 2010

Dessert

Toasted almond bavarois with

bitter chocolate square, rooibos

reduced milk ice cream, rooibos

tea poached pear

Wine: Vin De Hohenort 2007

The Greenhouse

The Cellars-Hohenort,

93 Brommersvlei Road,

Constantia. +27 (0)21 794 2137,

cellars-hohenort.com

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It was in 1985 that the Estate Agent’s Board commissioned two Unisa professors to compile a manuscript covering all aspects of the nature of the

estate agency business and its management. I was appointed as manager of my first sales team in 1989 and have used that publication as a solid business guideline for many years.

The general approach in those days was: ‘Whatever the situation, the salesperson responsible for a marketing plan starts by identifying the target market for the property and determining a marketing mix for the marketing of the property.’ The Four Ps (Price, Product, Place and Promotion) were followed by a diagram illustrating all the different marketing projects of the firm and the estate agent. At the time the part of the graph which fascinated me the most was the circle surrounding all those components and in which was written: ‘Economical Environment; Political and Legal Environment; Internal and External Factors; Social and Ethical Environment’.

I am convinced that those factors in the outer circle have played a major role in the property market since my first entry into the real estate sector in 1986.

The old system of Parliamentary sovereignty came to an end in 1994, overtaken by a supreme Constitution. Customary law started to be recognised by

our courts. The death penalty was ousted and ‘ubuntu’ – which implies both rights and duties – became the word of the moment. So political direction was indeed a factor that has influenced the sale of property since 1986. Prior to 1994, I once drove home at 9 p.m. after finalising a property sales agreement. The streets were empty and I had the feeling of being abandoned. Those were the dark days of fear, before the elections of 1994 started to transform the country.

The economical and social factors had their influences as well. The world became a smaller place with more Joneses to keep up with. Shortly thereafter came the new millennium, property markets around the world boomed, and SA was not left behind. There we were, ‘experiencing the same excitement more than a century after the true gold rush’. And then once again a recession set in and SA was not left out either.

Technology was not a major factor of influence in 1990. It surely had its own impact on business overall, but another factor that is highly influenced by the political direction of a country is legislation. It must be in the light of the aforementioned political, social and economical background that the legislator spent some time promulgating the new Consumer Protection Act in order to assist the ‘struggling’ Rainbow Nation. This Act has brought about its own

challenges and the man in the street is not the only one confused. The Constitution (S39 (2)) guides us through a process of interpretation that must promote the spirit, purport and objects of the Bill of Rights. When interpreting legislation the courts can now take surrounding circumstances into consideration. When interpreting the law, they must find out the purpose of the law.

So, the Constitution is the supreme law, ubuntu is the underlying principle and the consumer is king. I have no doubt that in good time our learned judiciary will interpret the Act and find its purpose, the contract lawyers will soon come up with exact clauses for consumers and suppliers, and the law will once again have its own time.

If I do ever get the opportunity to speak to the legislator, there is just one question I would want to ask: why make a law to protect the consumer that states that suppliers and service providers must use simple language, while the entire nation is struggling to understand the legislator himself? Can the legislator not use simple language to educate the nation, or am I reading something into the Constitution that is not there?

Ask me today what I think about the property market in South Africa and I’ll tell you: in the political environment, ubuntu remains the barometer, so it is up to the Rainbow Nation itself; the economic cycle

can only go up (easy to say when you’re at the bottom), technology will make us less social (humans need interaction with humans to be healthy) and the legislator will be active (expect new laws).

I have interacted with many people from different spheres during my 25 years in property and the thing that scares me the most is the ignorance of the educated consumer. Estate agents are often faced with clients who refuse to assist them with gathering all the information needed for the sale. Getting a copy of a title deed from a potential home-seller is like asking to find a needle in a haystack. The many opinions still floating around only add to the confusion. I believe we need to get an exact message out soonest, and not only to the less-informed or less-educated consumer. And then we just might succeed in not only protecting the consumer, but also getting consumers to understand and abide by the law.


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VisioNary InterpretAtIonThe introduction of consumer protection laws is laudable only insofar as they are accessible to and understandable by the citizens they’re meant to protect.

Linda Erasmus CEO, Fine & Country South Africa

residential, commercial, offshore

Your MoveChairman: Lew

Geffen of Sotheby’s

International Realty

(South Africa)

Property sales along

Cape Town’s Atlantic

Seaboard have

slowed dramatically

this year, after a

surge in 2010 – and

the sales that are taking place are mostly of

properties that have been on the market for a

long time and are now being sold for much less

than their original asking prices. The only real life

in this market is coming from investors with the

means and foresight to buy trophy properties in

this famed location, at a huge discount.

Deeds Offi ce fi gures show a signifi cant

increase in the number of sales in Atlantic

Seaboard suburbs last year, with house sales

in Fresnaye up from 31 in 2009 to 63; in Green

Point, from 30 to 75; and in Bakoven, from 33 to

45. Camps Bay saw a spectacular increase in

the number of sectional title units sold, from

27 in 2009 to 112, and there were also notable

increases in the number of apartment sales in

Clifton, Green Point and Mouille Point.

But PropStats, which tracks sales as they

happen, records a defi nite sales slump in the

fi rst fi ve months of 2011. In Bantry Bay the total

sales listed were just 9, compared with a total

of 63 registered during 2010. In Clifton, just

12 sales were made between January and end

May, compared with 44 registered in 2010. The

numbers paint a similar picture in Fresnaye,

Green Point and Mouille Point. But the most

dramatic decline occurred in Sea Point: just

91 sales were recorded in the fi rst fi ve months of

2011, compared with the 767 registered during

2010, when investors were still snapping up the

bargain fl ats and holiday homes that panicky

owners had dumped during the recession.

Once this stock was absorbed, and prices

began to rise once more, these buyers lost

interest, and that is what is happening on a

bigger scale right along the Atlantic Seaboard:

wealthy investors are cherry-picking those

multimillion-rand properties where they can

negotiate a substantial price reduction, and

largely ignoring the rest. There were 20 Atlantic

Seaboard properties sold for more than

R10 million in the fi rst fi ve months of 2011, and

the average price reduction was 16% – some

were discounted by as much as a third. The

average length of time they had been on the

market was 231 days, but half had been listed for

a year or more. The message is clear: if you have

an Atlantic Seaboard property that you want or

need to sell soon, get help from an experienced

agent, to make sure your price is in line with

what savvy investors are prepared to pay;

otherwise you could be in for a very long wait.

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Village greensConcordia Cottages, just outside Knysna and overlooking the lagoon, is a new development of 15 homes

that are practically independent of the national grid. The developers, Knysna locals Jonathan and Estelle

Hodgson, consulted Specialized Solar Systems (SSS) for help with alternative-energy solutions for

Concordia Cottages. The result is a development that, by using solar power, low-energy lighting and

high-tech electrical controllers to produce energy-effi cient homes, sets an example of how people don’t

have to compromise their lifestyles just because they use less Eskom electricity. (Solar power provides

the primary electrical supply, with Eskom being the secondary supplier.) SSS came up with an electrical

layout for the units that contain just four

circuits. The street lights of the complex

are completely solar powered and can stay

on all night after charging for just three

hours. In addition to being eco-friendly, the

cottages are spacious and attractive. The

double- storey cottages offer 102m2 of living

space, a 15m2 patio and a large carport. The

units have two downstairs bedrooms, a loft,

a third bedroom (or study) upstairs and a

single bathroom. Priced from R665 000,

including VAT. +27 (0)44 878 1126,

specializedsolarsystems.co.za

Suburban blissProperty marketing agency Adlab Advertising has acquired the sole marketing mandate to advertise the

award-winning Buh-Rein Estate. Containing several smaller estates, Buh-Rein is more like a suburb than your

typical residential estate. It is situated on 8 762ha of rezoned land between Durbanville and Kraaifontein and will

ultimately include 3 241 apartments, 133 freestanding homes and 137 townhouses. CEO Riaan Roos of property

group MSP Developments says the estate’s target market is the middle-income housing bracket of R650 000

and below. Buh-Rein Estate will incorporate large natural spaces, including 20 parks and a central green zone.

Pedestrian and cycling paths will connect the parks with other amenities while the wide, pedestrian-friendly

streets will encourage residents to walk rather than drive. An on-site shopping centre owned by anchor tenant

Shoprite/Checkers will cater to residents’ shopping needs. Construction of Precinct 1 began in March this year

and will bring six sectional-title complexes to market. These smaller estates will comprise 28 to 53 units each for

a total of 252 units. Apartments in Phase 1 have two bedrooms, one bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and a living

area leading to a balcony. Units are priced from R442 900, inclusive of VAT and bond and transfer costs. Mettle

Property Solutions Securitisation (MPSS) is fi nancing the R1,5-billion project, which will be complete in four to

fi ve years’ time. 086 112 3522, adlab.co.za; buhreinestate.co.za

Buh-Rein Estate is being marketed by Adlab Advertising.

RESIDENTIAL Real Estate

A buyer’s market only aff ords the players with cash on hand to play the game. Today’s buyers shouldlearn from today’s sellers. – Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country South Africa


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� e rental market remains tight. Landlords have to review their off ers in order to attract good tenants. – Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country South Africa

Conserving commercial energyJHI Properties is busy metering utility consumption in Fourways Golf Park

with a view to improving on current usage patterns. Landlords are under

pressure to ensure their properties are as energy effi cient as possible

because tenants are asking wiser questions before committing to or

renewing a lease, says JHI Senior Manager, Sean Liebenberg. Sean says

there are several energy- saving interventions that can be implemented at

low-to-medium cost. ‘These incorporate structural, mechanical and electrical

strategies, which seek to achieve on average about 11%. There is also human

or managerial interventions, such as behavioural changes, which can see

savings of up to 5%,’ he says. Structural interventions include better use of

natural light and better building insulation. Mechanical interventions look to

installations; for example, modern lift drive gears can generate power for the

elevator. Using central heating systems instead of individual space heaters

is another way of conserving energy. Electricity savings can be achieved

through the use of energy-effi cient light fi ttings and bulbs, installing smart

lighting in parking lots and installing occupancy sensors or timers to

conserve electricity when an areas is vacant, using refl ectors, and reducing

or dimming artifi cial light during the day. +27 (0)11 911 8000, jhi.co.za

Silver service The Vineyard Hotel & Spa’s recent accolade, the Green Leaf Environmental

Standard, honours its ongoing environmental efforts. The Green Leaf

Environmental Standard is an international benchmark that measures green

accommodation, business, products, conferencing facilities and green events. The

Vineyard Hotel & Spa recently completed an independent and impartial on-site

audit against the Green Leaf Environmental Standard Hotelier Framework 2011 and

scored more than 75% compliance, earning it ‘Silver’ status. ‘We’re one of only six

hospitality properties in the Western Cape with Green Leaf status,’ says Chris van

Zyl, the hotel’s group environmental manager and horticulturist. ‘It would be great

to see this number increase. Limiting the impact we have on the environment has

become a non-negotiable component of our business and an integral part of our

success and future planning.’ +27 (0)21 657 4500, vineyard.co.za

Razing a PointCentre Point Shopping Centre in Milnerton is going to be demolished and

rebuilt. The redevelopment is set to begin in January 2012 and the newer,

more modern building that rises in the existing centre’s place will open its

doors to the public by October 2013. The revamp is expected to change the

face of the Milnerton CBD completely by generating new business, creating

employment and triggering further investment to keep pace with residential

developments in and around the area. Plans include three levels of secure,

covered basement parking and 10 000m2 of retail space over two fl oors,

including Pick n Pay and Clicks, a food hall, full banking lobby, clothing

shops, and restaurants overlooking Table Bay. There are also plans for an

apartment block to be developed on the western edge at a later stage. The

block will offer 60 apartments with views of Table Mountain and Table Bay.

The redevelopment of Centre Point Shopping Centre is being led by Public

Investment Corporation Real Estate Managers. +27 (0)21 658 3900,

picream.gov.za

Call us now for a quote on 021 706 0642 / 082 520 3937www.blendeventlife.co.za

[email protected] / [email protected]

Blend Eventlife – your turnkey events solutionBlend Eventlife is a leader in the events industry, offering professional and experienced solutions to all your event needs. Our team of passionate individuals strive for perfection and excellence in the market, constantly raising the standard of service and expectations. Blend Eventlife offers a

turnkey event solution, specialising in full event management, portable bar solutions, food bars, event infrastructure and staffing.

STUNNING HOME IN VINEYARD ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 3 Garages

FRANSCHHOEK

R7.9 Million

A very spacious home with unpretentious eleganceoffering 4 en-suite bedrooms, entertaining openplan kitchen to living areas with vaulted ceilings.2 Lounges and dining area leading to large coveredpatio and pool. Additional study and games room.

FRANSCHHOEK DELIGHTFULLY

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MELINA VISSER 082 419 9928

WEB 234 854

FRANSCHHOEK

R4.95 Million

Refreshingly crisp and light 4 bedroom home with a well designed kitchen and living area to the garden and pool. Separate TV room with a compact study. Property is fully alarmed with external beamsfor peace of mind - a very stylish central property!

EXCELLENT GUEST HOUSE INVESTMENT Bedrooms 9 Bathrooms 9

R8.95 Million

Thoughtfully renovated and well managed Victorian Beauty situated in the centre of the Village. 9 en-suite bedroomswith four-poster beds and sumptuous olde world charm, reception area, lounge with fireplace. Upstairs deck with amazing views and lovely guest pool. .

country style kitchen &

EXCELLENT WINE FARM WITH CELLAR

R29 MillionThis is your opportunity to buy a fully operational wine farm affording you the luxury of a lovely manor house, with a manager’s home and guest cottages set amongst rare protea species against Wemmershoek mountains,with 20 Hectares under vine & a modern 64 ton cellar.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2

63 Hectares with manor home, cottages & other

FRANSCHHOEK

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R1 150 000

FAMILY HOME. Spacious family home with enclosed entertainment area and built in braai. Open plan kitchen with scullery. Wrap around garden with swimming pool. Situated in quiet crescent.

PARKLANDS

Errolene Stanbridge: 079 692 4420

Web Ref: PL1427Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2

SOLE MANDATE

R2 175 000

LOW MAINTENANCE FACEBRICK HOME. Situated in the heart of West Beach. Offers ample living space with large sunny bedrooms, dining room and 2 lounges. Outdoor braai which leads onto a rock pool and large grass area for the kids to play.

WEST BEACH



SOLE MANDATE

R2 600 000

LUXURY AND STYLE. With sea views from your windows you will definitely get the best of everything from this spacious 123m² upmarket apartment. The Ceasar Stone kitchen is in a class of its own. The open plan lounge and dining room lead out onto a spacious balcony and is great to sit and watch the waves.

SEA POINT


Web Ref: SP1296Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1

SOLE MANDATE

R3 395 000

LEAGUE OF IT’S OWN. 4 bedroom home with open plan kitchen, lounge, dining room and entertainment areas. Indoor pub area that is great for en-tertaining as well as an outside patio area. French doors leading outside to a well-established garden and sparkling swimming pool.

SUNSET BEACH



SOLE MANDATE

R4 450 000

PRIME POSITION. Perfectly located, beautiful home with 3 en-suite bath-rooms, stylish open plan kitchen, high ceilings, fire place and wooden floors. There is a lovely entertainment terrace with a plunge pool. BONUS: 3 garag-ing/parking. Central wind free position.

BANTRY BAY

Henry Schwulst 082 921 2176


SOLE MANDATE

R6 500 000

NEWLY REFURBISHED. Positioned below Signal Hill, this sunny home offers sweeping views of Table Bay. Consisting of fully fitted kitchen and dining area which leads out to pool and garden area. Plus lots more!

GREEN POINT



SOLE MANDATE

R7 700 000

TRIPLE STOREY LOCK AND GO. This 3 storey house with basement and 2 floors above consists of entrance foyer, family room, study, 3 en-suite bed-rooms, laundry, open plan kitchen, dining room and living room, pool, decks and balconies.

FRESNAYE



SOLE MANDATE

POA

THREE LEVEL DESIGNER LIVING. Spend your days on the balcony with rim flow pool, whilst you indulge in the panoramic views. Tasteful kitchen with granite tops and discreet storage. Solar panelling that sustains all through winter and garaging for 4 cars.

GREEN POINT

Tracy Kitching: 083 740 1880


SOLE MANDATE

R6 500 000

LUXURY AND STYLE. All bedrooms are fully equipped with en-suite bathrooms, under floor heating and air-conditioning. The downstairs landing consists of an open plan living area and kitchen with scullery.There is a separate living area with fireplace that opens up onto and open balcony with magnificent views.

SEA POINT



SOLE MANDATE

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SOMERSET WEST R2 295 000 SOMERSET WEST R1 950 000 SOMERSET WEST R2 295 000

SOMERSET WEST R2 600 000 SOMERSET WEST R2 500 000


PRIME HISTORIC RIVERSIDE INVESTMENTMore than 0.7ha of prime land to build your haven on the banks of the Lourens River surrounded by Vergelegen & Morgenster Farms. Property with mature trees & mtn views is ready for you to develop an excl. est.

EXPANSIVE ENTERTAINMENT GOURMET KITCHEN Built-in bar, braai, pizza oven, fitted study, formal lounge, 3 bedrms, 3 bathrms, extra workroom, 2-bedrm flat with own entrance, R4 300 p.m. rental income, 3 garages & pool. Low maintenance.

CREATE YOUR OWN OASIS!A house to renovate lovingly to retain the old-style farmhouse ambience. 5 bedrms, 2 bathrms, beautiful wooden floors & stretch of stoep.

EASY LIVING … SCHONENBERG ESTATE3 bedrms & 2 bathrms, o/plan lounge with high ceiling & dining room leading onto a patio & easy-to-maintain garden. Spacious kitchen plus scullery. Dble automated garage with direct access in secure estate!

SECURE LUXURY LIVING IN SCHONENBERG EST3 bedrms, 2 bathrms (mes with sep. toilet), family, dining, kitchen with scullery, private lounge, 2 bedrms leading onto patio with lovely views. Double garage.

CNR PROPERTY WITH EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENTWell-built home in prime secure estate. O/plan living with 3 en-suite bedrms, 3 living areas with in- & outdoor braai areas. A magnificent kitchen with sep. laundry/scullery, a guest cloak & dble auto garage.

SECURE ESTATE CLOSE TO ERINVALE GOLF ESTATEModern, light finishes. Living & dining room, 3 bedrms, 2 full bathrms, Italian imported kitchen, pool & double garage. North-facing patio.

EXCEPTIONAL HOME IN BEL’AIRE ESTATECharacterful open-plan living area with fireplace, a feature kitchen with sep. laundry/scullery, 3 en-suite bedrms, study, outdoor entertainment & braai area onto pool, dble garage. Views of Stellenbosch valley.

HelderbergHelderberg: 021-852 6464

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Di Havard 082 497 7685RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300338867

Stella Marais 082 893 3865RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300330775

Adri McFarlane 082 320 1520RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300339215

Elmaré Doran 083 255 3744RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300350194

TEAM PIETER KOTZÉ Johan Gouws 082 412 7200RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300352728

TEAM PIETER KOTZÉ Pieter Kotzé 082 3 555 789RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300354336

Linda van Nes 082 532 3383RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300352096

TEAM PIETER KOTZÉ Pieter Kotzé 082 3 555 789RE/MAX Helderberg 021-852 6464 Web ref: 300212946

LivingCity Bowl and Atlantic: 021 423 4488

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ONCE IN A LIFETIMEAmazing space – large family home situated on tranquil “forest like” 2000m² erf. Triple volume spaces and magnifi cent fl ow to heated pool completes this extra-ordinary picture.

Petra Davidan 082 490 6329RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976 Web ref 306606

HIGGOVALE R6 750 000 EX VAT

PRICED TO SELL!! Best price per m² in Higgovale. Urban Oasis, Ultra modern 4 bed all en-suite cluster home, set in a Tranquil leafy garden with pool. Table Mountain views as well as City & Bay views from private Jacuzzi !! NO TRANSFER DUTY

Petra Davidan 082 490 6329 RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976 Web ref 445247

GREEN POINT R1 499 000

SPACE TO BREATH AND ENTERTAIN Cute apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a huge paved patio for entertaining. Parking for 2 cars. Modern block with pool and large courtyard.

Martin Freedman 082 356 6280RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976 Web ref 450055

BO-KAAP R1 250 000

DE WATERKANT R4 200 000 EX VAT

Petra Davidan 082 490 6329RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976 Web ref 414709

Xandra Bolliger 082 646 8948RE/MAX Living 021 423 4488 Web Ref 449225

SYMPHONY OF LIGHT AND SPACESuperbly situated. Magnifi cent contemporary home with high quality fi nishes. State of the art kitchen, perfect fl ow to outdoor area and pool. 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, study & separate staff room. Double garage.


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DEFINITELY THE RIGHT NEIGHBOURHOOD North-facing home of great proportions. Entertainers lounge. 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, guest fl at. Spacious kitchen. Fabulous views & pool. 4 garages & parking for 8 cars.

HIGGOVALE R8 995 000

Gerlinde Moser 082 569 4644RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976 Web ref 450813

FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY – A RARE FINDIn the very best part of De Waterkant – Position, Peace and Tranquility. 3 Beds-mes, fi replace, private garden, 2 off street parking. Can develop further, R5 Zoning.

CONVENIENCE – STATE OF THE ART FINISHES Ultra modern 2 bedroom apartment. Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area with views. 1 Parking bay in secure complex.

Hannelore Harms 082 337 6992RE/MAX Living 021 422 3976 Web ref 445483

CAPE TOWN R2 500 000

UNIQUE HOME WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL2 beds & 1 bed fl at with bath, located close to famous De Waterkant Village with all its new developments. Floor plans, council plans and recent engineers report is available. A business departure application has also been submitted.Nick van Huyssteen 082 566 3336RE/MAX Living 021 423 4488 Web ref 367824

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WEST BEACH R6 700 000 BIG BAY ESTATES R3 550 000

BlouBERGSTRAnd ExT. 1 R2 975 000

AMID THE UPPER ECHELON occasionally in life you come across something so unique and special that it’s impossible to resist: 4 bedrms, 3 bathrms, lounge and dining areas, studio, entertainment room, flatlet, & garaging for 5 cars.

OPULENT ESTATE RESIDENCE Impressive entertainer’s home. Expansive open-plan living areas with granite kitchen to enclosed sunny patio & dining & BBQ unit. Sep. TV lounge, pool, storeroom & laundry, 4 beds, 3 baths, dbl garage.

PACKED WITH POTENTIAL!Spacious older home in popular street, offering 4 reception areas, 4 beds, 2 baths & double garage. Sparkling pool with rock feature & large roof terrace with views of the sea.

Adrian van Varik 082 459 6767 Nicky Jones 082 371 7881 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web ref: 300334028

Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 554 9638 Web ref: 300352215

Monica Clark 082 5544 241 Lize Clark 082 737 5077 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web ref: 300351314

uPPER ConSTAnTIA R12 000 000 RIEBEEK VAllEY R1 100 000 InCl VAT RIEBEEK VAllEY R1 950 000

LOCK UP & GO … INVEST fOR RETIREMENT And rent it out! 2 beds, 2 baths & stylish finishes. one hour from Cape Town, the characterful Riebeek Valley has a lifestyle to match. Come see for yourself!

HUGE fAMILY HOME Total 425m². Pizza oven in outside room … Your future restaurant? Main house with stunning oregon, & sep. 96m² flat, large entertain-ment rooms, indoor/outdoor braai, dbl garage, aircon & large loft.

EXECUTIVE HOME IN PRIME LOCATIONTastefully updated 4-bedroom (all en-suite) home on 2 100m2. Ideal for the entertainer. Exceptional flow. Extras: Guest cottage, large office, triple garage & top security. no transfer duty.

Christiaan Steytler 082 658 0071RE/MAX Premier 021 657 3560 Web ref: 300349571

Daniel Christen 082 8204949 RE/MAX oaktree “In The Valley” 022 4481749 Web ref: 300304159

Daniel Christen 082 8204949 RE/MAX oaktree “In The Valley” 022 4481749 Web ref: 300280202

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BlouBERGSTRAnd R3 250 000

OOZING CHARACTER & CHARM!upmarket home, incl. the furniture! 4 bedrooms (2 en suite), 3.5 bath-rooms, kitchen, laundry, 4 reception areas, tropical garden, pool & koi pond, views, & state-of-the-art security in sought-after la Paloma!

Gail de Jager 083 261 1682 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web ref: 300349994

3-STOREY WITH LIfT!Mind-boggling views of the magnificent Table Mountain & coastline with your only neighbour the peaceful nature reserve! Entertain at the well-appointed pool & braai area. double plot, size of ±3 000m².

Mimi Dellis 082 469 6068RE/MAX de Kloof 021 939 8161 Web ref: 300351319

PlATTEKlooF 3 R16 900 000

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Luxury Apartments all with magnificent viewsSecure your Stake in the Cape - From R 1 595 000 to R 8 500 000 VAT incl. (No transfer duty)

Located in trendy De Waterkant. 10% Deposit secures.

For more information contact Rob Stefanutto 083 556 6861 or Graeme Bunce 076 323 7647.

Directions: Follow boards from Somerset Road into Napier Street into Jarvis Street at the Sotheby's International Realty office.

www.sothebysrealty.co.za • www.sothebysrealty.com

3 Marine House, cnr Main & St John's Roads, Sea Point, Cape Town.Tel 021 434 1223 [email protected]

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Shop 12,The Promenade,Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town.Tel: 021 438 1827 [email protected]

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2nd Floor, Buchanan Chambers, cnr Pearce and Warwick Roads, Claremont.Tel: 021 673 1240 [email protected]

Westlake Lifestyle Centre,Tokai, Cape Town.Tel: 021 701 2446 [email protected]

Priced from R5 995 000 (Incl.VAT). Brand new development

Located in a prime position close to leading schools. North facing

townhouse-style homes set in a complex of 4 offering excellent security,

accommodation, position and value. View with Elaine Dobson 082 413 7369.

Upper Claremont

Web 667480 Dual Mandate

NewlandsAsking R6 600 000. A seldom found opportunity

An outstanding family home in the heart of Newlands. Close to leading

schools, sports grounds, UCT and Kirstenbosch. Can also function as a fully

equipped executive level guest house. View with Dave Burger 083 458 3333.

Silvertree Estate

ZwaanswykAsking R17 500 000. Modern Masterpiece with Magnificent Views

Spectacular, contemporary home set in a unique position overlooking the Tokai Mountains, Forest Reserves and the valley below. Double-volume entrance hall

and 3 reception rooms, open plan kitchen, wrap-around covered porch, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, TV Room, games room, rim-flow pool, landscaped indigenous

garden on 2 levels, adventure jungle gym under large trees. An incredible family home offering an enviable lifestyle! View with Dawn Bloch 072 496 9458.

Web 656923

Upper ConstantiaOffers from R9 950 000. Unbeatable value in the exclusive “Hohenhort” area. Over 5,000m², tennis court and cottage!

Timeless elegance, sumptuous reception rooms, 5/6 beds plus a large, separate, fully self-contained cottage, all combine to create an idyllic family home. Semi

open-plan, offering superb flow from all the reception rooms and bedrooms, with beautiful treed vistas. A gorgeous garden, with mountain views, is an exquisite

backdrop to the sunny patios, pool and flood-lit tennis court. Asking R10 395 000. View with Ingrid 082 490 6246, Phyl 082 593 1624 and Steve 084 4714722.

BishopscourtAsking R10 000 000. Historic family home or small guest house

Possessing a rare ambience this much loved home, currently run as a very successful boutique guest house, offers versatile accommodation with six

beautiful suites, expansive living areas, and an English country garden. View by appointment with Barbara Manning 083 407 3656.

Web 526973

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Asking R6 400 000. This home offers 5 bedrooms plus study

Magnificent main bed en-suite with views. Spacious lounge, dining room,

open plan kitchen and double garage. Separate outside room with bathroom.

Estate Specialists: Rouvaun 071 671 0821 and Nancy 082 600 6207.

Web 680100 Sole Mandate

Rondebosch


Offers from R5 900 000 / Asking R6 300 000. Impeccable design

Stylish architect designed home. Superb entertainment flow, 3-4 bedrooms,

3 en-suites, 3 receptions, pool, separate guest cottage, study. 3 off-street

parking. View with Lynne 083 516 5671 and Eileen 082 410 7204.


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Seychellesinvestment, real estate & leisure

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Far, far away from the world of clattering keyboards and frenzied communication lies a place so calm, so quiet and so alluring

that you almost want to laugh. More some lazy protrusion of the earth’s circumference, a mere shrug of a shoulder just above the water line, than a man-sized island, Desroches forms part of the Amirantes archipelago in Seychelles and offers an experience beyond any expectations. All 6,2km of it.

Although only a 40-minute flight from mainland Mahé, the step down onto this hideaway resort takes you worlds away from any form of life as we know it. Here it is always summer. Here, silence is bettered by gossiping cicadas, sighing doves and the comic whoosh-plop of plummeting coconuts. Here the sands are so white, the palms so perfect and the views so pristine that when they’re framed by a window or quiet architectural lines, you catch yourself thinking someone’s popped a picture on a wall. Total and complete relaxation doesn’t come easily to most, but here they’re a given. And wholly geared towards making this happen, the Desroches Island Lodge, operated and marketed by Seasons in Africa, is the playground perfect.

Owned by Collins International (which leased the island in 2008, renovated the existing hotel and built the first set of villas), accommodation at Desroches ranges from private beach suites just 25m from the sea to four- or five-bedroom villas, the largest sprawling some 750m2 – suitable for couples, families and friends. As well as an outstanding hotel experience, Desroches offers ownership and co-ownership options on some of the existing beach retreats and on the newly launched second-phase villas. With a total of just 60 villas and 20 suites

in the entire development, exclusivity is set to be maintained, and the opportunities for absolute seclusion remain. ‘With an exceptionally appointed, superbly decorated five-bedroom villa at the water’s edge, available for $3,25 million (around R22,4 million) this is one of the best offerings in Seychelles,’ says Desroches Sales and Marketing Manager, Sarah Jensen. The additional option of placing one’s retreat in the hotel rental pool offers comfortable financial returns and levy-free terms.

Design by architects Sieg de Beer and Lisa Rorich features a delight of secluded spaces, communal relaxation areas, an intriguing use of levels and screens for added privacy, maximised outdoor living with linked walkways, cloistered gardens, expansive decking and glorious pools, and a host of open-plan bar, kitchen and dining facilities. Bedrooms typically boast signature bathrooms that open onto private gardens with secluded plunge pools, outdoor showers and freestanding bathtubs. In a palette of muted azures, greens and blanched sea whites, the decor incorporates Seychellois favourites, such as breezy drapes with organic weaves, together with rattan, rope, stone, fine linen, cool cotton, and magnificent wooden furniture and structures crafted at the island’s alien tree elimination project.

With suites so sensational, there’s a great temptation to lounge like royalty (Will and Kate did), but the lure of the kitchens is just too much. The choice is dazzling. The options overwhelm. There are breakfasts with tea and dim sum, romantic in-villa dinners complete with a private chef or two, fairy-tale seaside picnics (bubbly-baskets-and-sarong style), sophisticated pairing menus, starlit banquets taken barefoot just metres from the water and including such marvels as their tandoori

oven, Asian buffet, Malaysian curries, lamb on the spit, whole-cooked pigs, fresh fish, oysters, crays and Moreton Bay bugs. There is the delicatessen, the pizzeria, the outdoor grills, the chocolatier, and then a whole array of truly wicked desserts.

And after fine dining and an earnest appreciation of the very fine international wine selection, what’s left to do but relax? A gentle tour of the island by bicycle (no strain or stress here: it’s completely flat and there are no cars whatsoever) or in a golf buggy leads explorers to the giant-tortoise breeding programme, the turtle nests, the furniture workshop, the organic veggie garden, the Creole village and restaurant, along soothing

paths through the magically lit forests and to beach after beach of powder-fine sand.

For those with more energy to spare, the extensive water sports centre offers snorkelling, scuba diving past rays and turtles to reefs wild with colour and sea life, windsurfing, kayaking, hydro biking, and sunset cruises to some of the best fly and game fishing spots in the world – sailfish, job fish, rainbow runner, bonitos, tuna …

With so much to do, you hardly notice it’s happened. Relaxation has done its thing. There is no cell signal on Desroches, although there is internet access, they say. But somehow, in the face of all this, the need to log on, times out.

SEYCHELLES

Opposite The exceptionally appointed beach retreats lie just metres from waters teeming with life. This page

The superb lodge amenities will soon be complemented by a Malacchi spa.

Visit thepropertymag.co.za for more fabulous

getaway destinations.

With thanks to …

Desroches Island, +27 (0)13 737 6626, desroches-island.com

Seyunique, +27 (0)11 453 2933, seyunique.co.za

Air Seychelles, +27 (0)11 452 0244, airseychelles.com

Seychelles Tourism, +248 4 67 13 00, seychelles.travel

Creole Travel, +248 29 70 00, creoletravelservices.com

Dei Gratia PR, +27 (0)21 554 3591, dei-gratia.co.za


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Raindrops keep falling …Frégate Island Private, a 3km stretch of pure luxury, is an exclusive eco resort and

a driving force behind an increase in environmental sustainability and harmonious

co-existence with the natural environment. As part of its ecological initiatives, the

resort has planted 100 000 trees since its reforestation programme started in 1998,

and in 2008 it introduced a solar-powered fl eet of buggies for guests’ use. In its

latest green quest, Frégate Island Private has completed Phase 1 of its rainwater

harvesting system, which will see 30 000L/day collected, or 60% of the island’s

water requirements. Phase 2 of the project will raise the amount of water collected

to 6 000 000L/year – enough to sustain the entire island.

+49 69 86 00 42 980, fregate.com

‘Destinationdining at Banyan

Tree Seychelles epitomises the

romance of travel.’

SEYCHELLES

Edenic hitConstruction work is well under way on the residential marina development of

Eden Island, near Mahé, where some $30 million (about R200 million) in real

estates sales has been made this year alone, mostly to international investors. Eden

Island offers freehold title homes, including one- to three-bedroom apartments,

duplex maisons, and luxury villas. Owners of these prime properties will have the

use of four private beaches and electrically powered vehicles (EPV). Each property

is air conditioned, has a fully fi tted kitchen and offers sensational views of the

ocean, beaches, islands, forests or mountains. There’s an array of leisure facilities

on offer, including private moorings. A retail centre is also being built for residents’

convenience. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion at the end of 2011. Villas are

priced from $2 million. The cherry on the top? Owners of Eden Island property

qualify for residency of Seychelles. +27 (0)21 762 2617, edenisland.sc

The half of itTo show the country’s commitment to becoming a global leader in environmental

conservation, the Government of Seychelles has announced that a further

15,72km2 is to come under its protection. Seychelles’ land territory totals 45 500ha

(excluding reclaimed area), meaning a little over 50% of the land will now enjoy

government protection. ‘We will become the fi rst country in the world that has

half of its territory protected as national parks and nature reserves. This will ensure

that our most beautiful islands remain in the hands of all Seychellois, for many

generations to come. We will show the world how important it is to preserve

this precious natural heritage, both for sustainable development of a small island

nation, for tourism development, as well as the protection of our planet for our

children,’ says President James Michel. Last year Silhouette National Park and Recif

Island Reserve were created. The new protected areas include Curieuse National

Park, South Island Farquhar National Park, Goëlettes Island (Farquhar) and Banc de

Sable Special Reserves, among others. The environmental protection measures are

expected to become law this year, sustaining the islands’ eco-tourism drawcard.

Location, location, locationA stunning landscape, luxurious accommodation and now … romancing your

loved one with fi ne dining against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Banyan

Tree Seychelles has embraced the notion of ‘destination dining’, introducing

exclusive dining experiences that epitomise the romance of travel. Whether

it’s champagne on the rocks, a moonlit dinner, a grill on the sand or dinner

at the romantic beach gazebo, your options for exploring nature and

experiencing dining pleasure are practically limitless. Set in picturesque

Intendance Bay, Mahé, Banyan Tree Seychelles is a private, all-villa private

pool resort that encompasses powder-white beaches, palm trees and

tropical forests. +27 (0)11 463 8195, banyantree.com

Frégate Island Private’s rainwater harvesting system will see 30 000L/ day collected – or 60% of the island’s water requirements.

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TREND WATCH

A feel for green


Never before has the meeting of aesthetics and eco-friendliness been more prominent. Here is our pick of the hottest, greenest decor items.

Grow upIf you’ve always wanted your own veggie

patch or garden but are short on ground

space, then the Wallfl ower Vertical Garden

by Haldane Martin should be on your wish

list. This modular planter system is made

from recycled, roto-moulded polyethylene

plastic and recycled stainless steel. The

design even includes a water-effi cient drip

irrigation system. +27 (0)21 448 0999,

haldanemartin.co.za

Floating on AireDesigned by Piero Lissoni for Cassina,

the Aire Sofa’s components can be

entirely disassembled and are up to

80% recyclable. The internal tensile

structure saves on material and volume

because it uses 65% less polyurethane

than traditional foam stuffi ng. This in

turn saves on energy use during the

production process.

+27 (0)21 424 8682, limeline.co.za

Seeds of successThese chandeliers by the African Queen Studio in

McGregor are made of transformed natural waste:

dried jacaranda seed pods. They’re handmade by

women from the local rural community without the

use of machinery or electricity, and are creatively

enhanced with glass beads and crystals.

+27 (0)23 625 1843, africanqueen.org.za






+27 (0)21 424 8682, limeline.co.za

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A good, green readGreen power couple, Michelle and Riaan

Garforth-Venter, have just launched their fi rst book,

The Green Line: A South African Guide to Green

Living. It is printed on Sappi’s Masuga paper, which

is produced from sugar cane waste rather than

trees and is 100% recyclable. Packed with practical

green living tips, this book belongs on the coffee

tables of every home and offi ce.

+27 (0)11 023 9101, thegreenlinetv.com

Where the glass is greenerThe new Govino range of 100% recyclable wine glasses are stemless and shatterproof,

have an ergonomic thumb enclave – and don’t contain any glass at all! The range is

made from a fl exible, BPA-free, odourless polymer that refl ects a wine’s colour and

projects its aromatics, much like expensive crystal would.

+27 (0)84 607 3621, entertainoutside.co.za

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Floating on AireDesigned by Piero Lissoni for Cassina,

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entirely disassembled and are up to






production process.

+27 (0)21 424 8682, limeline.co.za

Where the glass is greenerThe new Govino range of 100% recyclable wine glasses are stemless and shatterproof,

have an ergonomic thumb enclave – and don’t contain any glass at all! The range is

made from a fl exible, BPA-free, odourless polymer that refl ects a wine’s colour and

Lighting your way

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Eurolux Online. Come see the latest trends in design and energy efficiency. Browse by product type, theme and family. Take part in our Poll and view consumers opinions. Discover a world of lighting in the ’School of Light’. Find the latest in industry news, media and top tips. For all your lighting needs visit

www.eurolux.co.zaNow you can get quotes from our top retailers in your area delivered to your email.

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Lighting your way

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Eurolux Online. Come see the latest trends in design and energy efficiency. Browse by product type, theme and family. Take part in our Poll and view consumers opinions. Discover a world of lighting in the ’School of Light’. Find the latest in industry news, media and top tips. For all your lighting needs visit

www.eurolux.co.zaNow you can get quotes from our top retailers in your area delivered to your email.

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environmentally conscious choice

SMS‘green’ to

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July/August 2011 Western Cape Issue