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16 HOT DECOR & DESIGNQ & A with Richard Shaw,

sexy chairs and sofas, and

the new Blu-Line showroom

are our talking points

this month.

33 STRONG BONES We bring you the latest

trends in walls, fl oors,

and ceilings.

ContentsTRENDS

14 HOT PLATEMayan-style chocs,

Braamies’ Neighbourgoods

Market, and molecular

mixology at the Polo Bar.

20 WHAT’S ONThis month’s hippest events.

44 OFF THE WALLWe speak to industry

experts about the business

of walls, fl oors and ceilings.

51 FOR WHOM THE DINNER BELL TOLLSA Property Dinner at

Hemingways.

57 ARE WE THERE YET?The new holiday

home hotspots.

88 IF THESE WALLS COULD TALKLucia de Waal of De Waal

Art on the popular trend of

vinyl wall art.

LUXURY

13 HOT SPACEThe Saxon Spa’s savvy

summer opening hours will

have you indulging from

morning till evening.

18 HOT INDULGENCENew stylish goodies for

guys and gals, the perfect

summer tipple and a new

travel concept have got us

wagging our plastic around.

60 PRIDE AND JOYTake a walk with lions at

Limpopo’s Protea Hotel

The Ranch.

75 SOCIETYOut and about with

Jozi’s fi nest.

DESIGN

24 RETREATING INTO NATUREumSisi House in the majestic

lowveld allows its visitors

an unmatched opportunity

to relax.

41 DESIGN BY DEGREESHot conversations with

Fahrenheit Design’s

Grant Webster.

REAL ESTATE

63 A NEW LEAF FOR PROPERTYThe FNB Property

Professionals of the Year,

Ryan Chaitowitz and Salmon

Frisby, get ready to embrace

the market’s revival.

64 RESIDENTIALInternational buyers eyeing

Joburg, Lombardy Estate’s

relaunch, and Fleurhof on

its way.

65 COMMERCIALNew sources of credit,

Atterbury’s Club, Soweto’s

shopping list, and awards for

Food Lover’s Market.

66 DURBANResidential and commercial

developments where the

water’s warmer.

67 CAPE TOWNBreaking ground on Cape

Town’s skyscraper, and

resting on the West Coast

and the Garden Route.

68 INTERNATIONALMarriott’s fractional

ownership club, a historic

French home, and an

old-school safari camp

in Botswana.

70 GARDEN ROUTESedgefi eld’s ‘go slow’

approach gets a

popular following, and

George offers great

investment opportunities.

72 MOZAMBIQUEA new island gem from the

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ED’S LETTER

� is month you really must …

My idea of decorating is framing some nice travel pics, popping them up on the wall accompanied with some inherited artworks or even some from my painting days (loosely translated as the ‘when I had free time days’).

It’s not that I don’t have an eye for decor and design; I like to think I do. And I can’t use money as an excuse because, let’s face it, with the ridiculous amount of decor

shows on TV these days, a� ordable tips are readily available. I could also blame time, but that’s everyone’s excuse. However, there is one reason I am reluctant to reveal, which is de� nitely getting in the way of my inner decorating guru trying to release herself …

The truth is I’m a terrible hoarder. Shock! Gasp! Horror! Yes, my name is Nicky and I am a pack rat. Yes, shameful in this day and age when the focus is on decluttering one’s life and lifestyle … becoming yin and exploring yang.

It’s not that I’m messy, not at all; it’s just that I can’t let go. And I mean not just my high-school yearbook collection: I’m talking about tennis trophies from age 12, a rose from my � rst teen romance which today looks more like a giant mothball. I have kept every diary I’ve written from age 12 and I have every love letter ever given to me. I also keep most birthday cards just in case, one day, usually never, I will recycle them and get arty with a home-made card. I keep shoes that no longer have heels because they are seriously hot, and I’m guilty, like most women, of keeping clothes that just don’t � t anymore (one day, one day). I accidentally began collecting elephants – ‘accidentally’ because, if you look around my apartment, you will see a suspicious amount of elephant � gurines, bookends and candles that have appeared over the years. I’m loathe to throw away old candle glasses in the event I one day take a candle-making class, and I have a vast collection of books, even really, really, really bad ones, that I just can’t bring myself to give away. I keep old batteries in case of an emergency, and buttons for the same reason. I

have a ribbon and wrapping paper drawer (surely I’m too young?) and I keep every gift bag ever bestowed on me.

I have an old cowboy hat and Indian headdress just in case there is another Cowboys and Indian party, as well as bright purple eyeshadow because you just never know when you may need it. I have blinds that don’t � t any of the windows in my house (I may move) and empty pot plants waiting for the day I actually buy seeds. I have an unopened bottle of garish green liquor from a holiday in Greece in 2002 taking up space in my booze cupboard and don’t even get me started on my bathroom cabinets …

I will take your silence to be comradeship rather than complete and utter shock. And although some may think I am a great candidate for a home makeover show, I’m sure there are others who are secretly nodding in unison, knowing the powers of an old holey varsity jumper in the bottom of the cupboard.

And so in closing … I have realised that redecorating any � oor, wall or ceiling in my home just cannot happen … Because, frankly, my dear … there just isn’t any space.

Maybe I will dig into my � ve-years-old-and-still-going-strong collection of decor mags in the corner of the living room for some inspiration.

Indulge in one of these multipurpose stools. A

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Discover the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

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� e Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa is giving Joburgers another reason to celebrate the commencement of summer with the spa’s new extended opening hours

Set in bustling Sandhurst, the Saxon

is an oasis of serenity. Not to

mention pure indulgence. Greeted

as you park your car, you are

whisked away like royalty to reception and

greeted by warm and welcoming staff before

being led to the spa where, especially for our

summer months, business hours have been

extended so that the facility is now open from

7.30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The spa was conceptualised by consultant

Alison Rightford from the Sanctuary Group,

which has designed and run a host of top spas

in South Africa and abroad, while the stylish

interiors were created by PJ de Kock from

Blacksmith Interior Inspiration, the company

that’s also responsible for the Saxon’s

sophisticated villas.

Private havens of tranquillity and relaxation,

the treatment rooms nestle indoors and

outside and surround a variety of hydro

facilities, such as an outdoor heated pool in

an intimate, sheltered area, an indoor Jacuzzi,

a Rasul chamber decorated with an exquisite

mosaic, and a cold plunge pool. In addition to

the standard menu of massages and facilities,

including facials, body wraps and a hair and

nail salon, the award-winning spa at the Saxon

offers signature treatments, such as sound

therapy, and its exclusive Elemental Massage.

Sound therapy involves the use of gongs and

Tibetan singing bowls whose vibrations restore

the body’s natural energy centres while you

relax on a heated waterbed. The Elemental

Massage incorporates the therapeutic benefi ts

of earth, fi re, water and air.

The spa is running a number of specials,

so be sure to book for a spot of well-deserved

self-indulgence. +27 (0)11 292 6000,

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Win! One lucky couple stands to win a Saxon Spa Traveller treatment package, the highest earthly realm of relaxation, worth R5 100.

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Discover the welcoming touch of the

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Treat yourself to turbo-charged ice lollies, fynbos infused aqua, magic cocktails, Mayan chocs, mini markets and artisanal bistro fair

Chefs BERTUS BASSON

and CRAIG CORMACKS’ restaurant, Overture, is a hidden gem

located on the wine farm Hidden Valley,

in Stellenbosch. The menu changes daily,

and the fare has been called ‘sublime’

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Stellenbosch at

Summer Place

extravaganza

in Hyde Park,

Johannesburg.

Q You will be sharing your signature dishes at this year’s extravaganza. Can you give us a tasty sneak peek at the menu?I will be sharing something altogether

new with everybody this year. I will be

making a cold smoked wild barbel with a

sauce gribiche. I’m very excited!

Q What is the most rewarding part of working at Overture?To see how the food and Overture have

grown and developed over the past four

years – it’s been quite a ride.

Q You say that ‘perfection is often strived for, but never achieved’. For you, what is the most important aspect or element of cooking?Flavour.

Q When did your passion for cooking begin?I was fortunate enough to grow up in

an Afrikaans home where food was an

important part of our heritage, so you

can call it a natural progression!

Q What has been the highlight of your career?There have been countless highlights for

which I am truly grateful. One of them

is seeing how people who train in our

company grow and mature and go out

into the world and achieve great things.

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Market maniaCitizens of Joburg can fi nally see what all the fuss is about with the Old Biscuit Mill in Cape

Town with the introduction of its Joburg-based little sister. Situated in Braamfontein, the

Neighbourgoods Market takes up over two fl oors of 73 Juta Street where the upper level

features a rooftop area with fabulous views. Enjoy the best of fresh goods from Origin

Coffee Roasting and Nigiro Teas, Cheese Gourmet and Lazanou Organic Vineyards, to

name a few. neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za

� ere really is a (chocolate) heavenAttention all chocoholics! There’s a new store in town dedicated to chocolate and pastry – a

sinful and positively decadent combination. Chocola. J (pronounced cho. kola. j – that’s the

Mayan for ‘we drink chocolate together’) is the brainchild of Nelia de Carvalho Smee and Claudia

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Smooth scienceBe wowed by the Westcliff’s Polo Bar’s molecular

mixology menu, where fl avours are scientifi cally

manipulated into a variety of textures, such as

foams, airs, gels, spheres, smoke and fi re. Try the

orange-and-sage Martini with vanilla panna cotta

and apricot- mandarin infused spheres – it’s a visual

and taste sensation that you need to experience to

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No boohoo with buchuBuchulife herbal water is the newest

thirst quencher on the market. Packed

with essential vitamins and antioxidants,

this tonic aims to combat the body’s free

radicals and enhance general well-being.

Flavours include natural, cranberry, lime and

blackcurrant – all 100% natural.

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Mojito motorGet your hands on the new Bacardi Mojito

Ready-to-Serve (RTS) cocktail mix. The Mojito

RTS is a ready-made mix of Bacardi Superior

Rum, natural lime and mint fl avour that you

simply pour over ice to enjoy. Available at a

summer cocktail party near you. bacardi.com

Bryanston’s hidden gemTucked away in Hobart Grove shopping centre is Junipa’s, a

bistro offering delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere. What

started out as a baking side business for husband-and-wife team

Julian and Andrea Platt has become a successful eatery offering

family values and wholesome gourmet fare. The bistro has its own

bakery, a coffee roastery and a fun kids menu, too. We love the

crème brûlée French toast – defi nitely a decadent way to start

your day! +27 (0)11 706 2387, junipas.co.za

Ice, ice, babyCreate any ice lolly you can think of in just seven minutes with the Zoku

QuickPop Maker. With its quick-freeze technology, you can use any

juice, fresh fruit pulp, drinking yoghurt, fruit smoothies, chocolate milk

or sweetened coffee to make tasty ice lollies. No electricity is needed

– simply pop it into the freezer and make up to nine lollies in one go.

Available from selected Boardmans stores and online. yuppiechef.co.za


HOT PROPERTY

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

Update your living areas with choice imported and local design innovations in seating, sanware and ceramics

Tongue in seatThe Tongue, designed by Pierre Paulin for Dutch furniture brand Artifort, is now

available to the South African market through Limeline Interiors. We think it’s a

delicious addition to any lounge.

+27 (0)21 424 8682,

limeline.co.za

Good tasteCaesarstone has launched its 2012

Classico colour palette, offering six new

colours inspired by international trends.

Gorgeous mood boards reveal the

culinary inspiration behind the colours,

including cocoa fudge, panna cotta and

oyster. caesarstone.co.za

RICHARD SHAW is associate

partner at Head Interiors, a renowned

Joburg-based interior design

consultancy with a roster of prestigious

clients in South Africa and abroad.

Q I have a fi ve-bedroom house and need some interior design tips, including plants. What do you recommend?First you need to prioritise the areas of

your house you want to focus on. Cost

is a major consideration: you will have

to determine how much you want to

spend. The renovation of bathrooms and

kitchens can be expensive, but when

properly undertaken, will increase the

value of your property. Good interior

design is all about improving the spaces

you are using and enhancing the fl ow

of the rooms. There are many ways

to achieve this on a smaller scale. For

instance, consider the style of your home

and choose furnishings that complement

it. Lighting is also important, as it

creates ambience and can be part of the

structural design of a house. Plants add

good energy. But you will need to check

which plant will work for your home,

depending on the lighting conditions

and care requirements. Potted orchids

are always a nice, elegant touch and

require little maintenance. If you feel you

need to turn to a professional, choose an

interior designer you feel comfortable

working with, someone who shares

your ideas and views and can develop

them. Decorating a home can be a long

process and you need to build a good

relationship based on trust and guidance

with your interior designer.

Got a question? Ask

the expert!

Email emma@

headinteriors.com

+27 (0)11 325 2700


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Bellini on tapThe latest from sanitaryware

manufacturer Bellini is the

Piovana Collection, a premium

range of design-led taps, mixers

and spouts. Not only are they

feats of designer style, but they

are also designed to ensure the

effi cient consumption of water

through the use of aerators, which

dramatically reduce the fl ow of

water but not the water pressure.

+27 (0)21 534 1357, bellini.co.za

A pert perchPeace River Trading Company has just unveiled its new

range of sofas, interior accessories, lamps and scatter

cushions, for those who want to get a head start on

their Christmas shopping. We absolutely adore the

Jenna Couch, which may be a bit extravagant as a gift

but would make the perfect Christmas party perch.

+27 (0)21 421 1910, peaceriver.co.za

On show Blu-Line’s new extended showroom is the

perfect showcase not only for its imported

and locally manufactured luxury kitchens,

wardrobes and other ranges of fi tted

furniture, but also for its philosophy of

‘relational living’. Situated in the Design

Quarter in Fourways, the showroom allows

Blu-Line’s niche clientele to experience

every detail that makes up a Blu-Line living

space, explore the latest in design trends

and technological advancements and fully

appreciate the company’s craftsmanship.

0860 548 464, blu-line.co.za

Sink inThe giant of the couch world, Coricraft, has

a new collection of locally manufactured

couches and chairs, including occasional

chairs, two- and three-division couches and

corner units. Coricraft has also extended

its range of textures and colours, and

its upholstery range now includes 100%

A-grade leathers. We love the Preston

Leather Occasional Chair. coricraft.co.za

HOT PROPERTY

High fashion, high-tech and natural highs to entertain you

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SALUTING FASHIONThis December, keep an eye out for the

season’s hottest fashion item at selected

boutiques. Alpha Industries, the pioneers

of the original military jackets of the

American Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps,

has moved into the realm of the inspired

T-shirt, giving it a military twist.

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

HOT, HOT, HOTAdd a dash of colour to your accessories this

month with the new Nikon D-SLR – the D3100

Red. Nikon’s most popular entry-level D-SLR is

now hotter than ever, allowing you to capture

summer’s greatest moments in vibrant style.

086 116 4566, nikon.co.za

TICKLED PINKCreated exclusively for Woolies and offering

a hint of ripe strawberries, raspberries and

redcurrant, Simonsig’s limited-release Pinot

Noir Rosé 2010 is perfect for lazy summer

lunches.+27 (0)21 888 4915, simonsig.co.za

TRAVEL DIFFERENTLYWimdu is a new travel sensation taking the world by storm. The online marketplace

pairs globetrotters with over 10 000 private local hosts in more than 50 countries. List

your room, apartment or house for free and invite a fellow explorer to visit. The website

encourages the exchange of information and the rating of properties. Plus, there is a

24-hour hotline available to hosts and guests. +27 (0)21 300 9812, wimdu.co.za

SPOIL YOURSELFEvery girl’s best friend in the hair department has just upped the

ante with its new nail salon. Set next door to the bustling hair area

of Tanaz, the nail salon is a throwback to the ’50s. Relax in an

antique armchair and nibble on fresh pastries served with coffee

while you get your nails pampered. Tanaz certainly is a one-stop

beauty shop. It also offers a range of grooming services and

products to keep men looking sharp. +27 (0)11 786 2976, tanaz.net

086 116 4566, nikon.co.za

Every girl’s best friend in the hair department has just upped the

ante with its new nail salon. Set next door to the bustling hair area

of Tanaz, the nail salon is a throwback to the ’50s. Relax in an

antique armchair and nibble on fresh pastries served with coffee

while you get your nails pampered. Tanaz certainly is a one-stop

DMK IMITATES NATURETreat yourself by treating your skin. Including cleansing,

extraction and toning, the Enzyme Treatment facial by

Danné Montague-King is the best rejuvenation your

face can get in just one hour. The special ingredient

is the enzyme mask, which dries like plaster of Paris

(not for the claustrophobic) while working it magic.

+27 (0)11 262 6120, dannemking.com

season’s hottest fashion item at selected

boutiques. Alpha Industries, the pioneers

of the original military jackets of the

American Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps,

has moved into the realm of the inspired

T-shirt, giving it a military twist.

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

A NEW REASON TO WORK OUTAustralia’s award-winning

Lorna Jane Activewear

has reached our shores.

The brand takes gym

clothes to another level

with its stylish and form-

fl attering collection,

motivating women to

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Jane has also launched

its VIW (Very Important

Woman) loyalty

programme, offering

discounts, competitions

and monthly catalogues.

+27 (0)82 498 9295,

lornajane.com

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HOT STUFF

IT’S ALL IN THE WRIST

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Bafunny Bafunny, 14–15 OctoberWarm up your funny bone,

because SA’s greatest comedians

are back with their new show,

The Odd-Shaped Ball. Just in time

for the Rugby World Cup, Trevor

Noah, John Vlismas, Loyiso Gola,

Nik Rabinowitz, Mark Banks,

Eugene Khoza, Stuart Taylor and

Barry Hilton are touring nationally

(although the Cousin can’t make

the Jozi fi xtures). Catch them in

Gauteng at the Big Top Arena,

Carnival City. Tickets from R120.

bafunnybafunny.com;

computicket.com

RMB WineX Sandton, 26–28 OctoberTaking place at the Sandton

Convention Centre’s Pavilion, the

event features a vast selection of

wines from SA’s top cellars and

‘garagistes’, as well as boutique

cheeses, artisanal olives, stemware

and wine accessories. Tickets from

R90–R150, including tasting glass

and unlimited tastings.

computicket.com; winex.co.za

Cinderella Panto,From 28 OctoberAn annual tradition, Janice

Honeyman’s pantomime at the

Joburg Theatre is back with an

all-star cast, including Robert

Whitehead as an Ugly Sister.

Audiences can be assured of a

production packed with comedy,

music, dance, beautiful costumes

and magnifi cent sets. Tickets from

R190. 0861 670 670;

joburgtheatre.com

FNB Whisky Live Festival, 9–11 NovemberEnter the sublime world of whisky

and experience over 180 local and

international whiskies, a choice of

whisky liqueurs, new releases to

SA and a range of luxury lifestyle

products. Blend your very own

dram, learn to pair whisky and

food, enjoy a whisky workshop,

and much, much more. Tickets

from R190, including a tasting

glass, whisky-tasting vouchers and

more treats. Turn to the Ed’s Letter

page for a chance to win tickets.

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of Delaire Coastal Cuveé 2010

– a winner at the Old Mutual

Trophy Wine Show 2011 – in

celebration of Stellenbosch’s

40th wine tourism anniversary.

To stand a chance of winning, email

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and ‘Delaire’ in the subject line. Competition closes

15 November 2011. Terms and conditions apply.

Stellenbosch at Summer Place, 9 NovemberSavour 40 years of Stellenbosch Winelands’ splendour at the

extravaganza at Summer Place, Hyde Park. Taste unrivalled wine

from top Stellenbosch winemakers, experience Stellies chefs

in action, listen to live music performances, and enjoy rare

pieces of art from the Sanlam Art Collection. Tickets R395,

including wine tasting and gourmet indulgences.

+27 (0)21 886 8275, wineroute.co.za

WIN!One of 12 bottles of Delaire Coastal

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handbag. Made from smooth, durable plastic with soft gel

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designed to fi t your wrist comfortably. The handy gizmo

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any call at the touch of a button on the bracelet.

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Very few MAKE IT TO BLUE

Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Rare character. Epic achievement.

Every great journey, every grand

vision, every epic achievement

– they all start somewhere. For

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, it

started in 1867, with Alexander Walker.

This was an age that would change

the world beyond recognition, an era that

would see epic achievements in the fi elds

of commerce, architecture, philanthropy,

engineering and banking.

And, in this time of epic achievement,

Alexander Walker was honing blending skills

that had been passed down from his father,

John Walker, whose name is synonymous

with Scotch whisky.

John Walker was just 15 when he fi rst

opened a shop in Ayrshire in 1820 and

began to trade in teas and spices from the

New World, developing his talent in the

subtle art of blending. It wasn’t long before

he applied his skills to whisky.

John and later his sons, harnessed

whisky fl avours from the four corners of

Scotland, marrying sweetness and smoke to

produce deep, characterful blends.

John’s son, Alexander, was like his father

in many ways: determined, visionary, driven

… But more so.

He searched for layered fl avours and

subtle notes, which culminated in his 1867

Old Highland Whisky, a blend of such rare

crafting and fl avour that it became the

defi nitive statement in whisky excellence.

Alexander’s entrepreneurial vision

knew no bounds. His Old Highland Whisky

travelled to the four corners of the world,

winning awards for excellence in Sydney,

Jamaica, Paris and Brisbane. And, in his

quest he continued to break new ground.

He created the four-cornered bottle so

that it could be shipped more easily. He

slanted the label to precisely 24º, making

the Johnnie Walker brand instantly

recognisable. The design, as well as the

whisky, became iconic and desirable, and by

1920 Johnnie Walker whiskies were being

sold in more than 120 countries.

Today, Johnnie Walker Blue Label

commemorates Alexander Walker’s

remarkable Old Highland Whisky,

demonstrating the same rare commitment

to fl avour and the blender’s art.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is an epic

achievement for our modern era and is

enjoyed by those who share its founder’s

commitment to excellence.

To celebrate epic achievements past

and present, a new look for this iconic

luxury bottle has been launched. The

new Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottle is

a celebration of the original 19th-century

design’s square shape, blue-tinted glass and

thick base.

This peerless blend is a perfect

combination of heritage and modernity,

a beautifully crafted Scotch whisky in a

striking, contemporary bottle.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label refl ects

the Walker family’s belief that neither

the whisky’s age alone nor one single

location is enough to achieve the creation

of an unrivalled masterpiece. For

more information visit facebook.com/

JohnnieWalkerSouthAfrica.

Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18. Drink Responsibly.

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Words Nicky MansonPhotographs courtesy Jamie Thom

RETREATING

An interesting landscape of rocks, boulders, indigenous vegetation and a lion’s head form

the backyard of this special property

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PRIME PROPERTY

Nestled in the lower reaches of the Mpumalanga escarpment, where the bushveld meets the lowveld, is a property so perfectly situated that it

could have escaped from a fairy tale. The area does indeed enjoy a literary connection, thanks to Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, who worked on a supply route through the lowveld: umSisi House is within the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy, on that original road.

The tale of umSisi House, named after the sacred coral trees, or , which are indigenous to the area, is an enduring love story � lled with intense passion and dedicated hard work. Two English adventurers met on their travels, fell in love and decided to plant their roots in the lowveld region. Amanda and Paddy Bond Gunning’s search for an African farmhouse to call their home was a long one, but nine years later their journey ended, right where it had begun, in the blissful lowveld, just 15 minutes away from the Kruger National Park.

The original farmhouse on the property was simple, yet its views and gardens were unsurpassable. It was the perfect property for the couple to refurbish and turn into their dream home. The roof needed to be replaced, the interiors opened up, the ceiling height extended, the � oors redone, the walls replastered, the windows and doors replaced, the foundations extended by 100m2, the kitchen and bathrooms improved, and the � ttings upgraded. So this wasn’t just a revamp; it was a refurbishment on a rather grand

scale. Or so it was believed. Until the existing walls crumbled away when work began and the owners suddenly found themselves tackling a rebuild from the foundations up. Fortunately, Amanda and Paddy knew what they wanted from the get-go, and with the help of a local architect and a large, enthusiastic team of local labourers, their vision was ful� lled in seven months, and their African farmhouse was revealed. While umSisi House is their home, it’s also a luxurious, � ve- star country house which they run according to the maxim, ‘At home in Africa’. Here they o� er a bespoke African experience to private groups looking for all the comforts of home when away on their travels. ‘It’s all about quality time in an “at home” holiday environment where people can explore the area and do as they please and then return to the comfort of their African home,’ says Paddy.

Although the building is referred to as a ‘typical lowveld farmhouse’, the exterior of the house is actually quite grand, a vision of whitewashed walls and a striking red roof. A sweeping staircase greets you from the driveway and romantically pulls your eyes towards the front door which sits under the cool shade of a beautiful old � ame tree, one of the many existing trees around which the house was designed. Amanda and Paddy tried to source as many of the building materials as they could locally, but certain standout features had to be found elsewhere, such as the glass balustrades around the veranda, which could only be found in Cape Town, and the bright red

roo� ng material, which came from Joburg because, Amanda explains, ‘the colour was just unavailable in the lowveld’. While the exterior is certainly di� erent now from its previous look, the footprint of the old farmhouse remains and bits of it were incorporated into the rebuilt home, so much so that the old owners frequently pop by to visit.

The house is made up of a collection of entertainment rooms, with an open-plan kitchen, breakfast bar and dining room � owing through to a large living room with an inviting � replace. There is also an intimate TV room which houses a massive leather sofa that’s big enough for the whole family, as well as a � oor-to-ceiling library and a small media room with internet access.

The rooms are all tastefully decorated with furniture and artefacts made from local woods, leather, African textiles and all sorts of wonderful curios collected on the couple’s travels. The main living room opens up onto a large, L-shaped, covered veranda. This space is home to further dining and chill-out areas, which include a built-in Jetmaster braai and reveal panoramic views of the majestic Legogote Mountain, known locally as ‘Lion’s Head – the Sentinel of the Lowveld’. Under Legogote and along the ridge in front of umSisi House lies the African village of Masoyi, where at night the twinkling, low- density lights resemble a Christmas scene.

Closer to home there are views of manicured gardens, magni� cent boulders and an inviting

‘Our objective with umSisi House is to provide our guests with quality time in a space where they feel comfortable and can call their own.

umSisi is about the small touches, and guests will be intrigued by the many special pieces positioned throughout the farmhouse’


Opening page A front view of umSisi House where it sits in the shade of a flame tree and overlooks the inviting pool area. Opposite, bottom umSisi house was carefully

built around the garden’s existing trees, and the owners have lovingly created a tree trail for the lowveld flora enthusiast. This page, top A wonderful open-plan kitchen

and dining area with its unique collection of African curios. Bottom The stylish and comfortable veranda allows for stunning, unparalleled views at dusk of Legogote

Mountain and surrounds.


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swimming pool area. The views from the veranda are equally enjoyable, thanks to the glass balustrades, which have taken the place of walls and invite the outside into the farmhouse.

Of the four bedrooms, three host guests, and all are en suite. Sophisticated and luxurious finishes can be seen throughout, and simple colonial paddle fans fight off the lowveld heat. Style and comfort are the name of the game, and all of the bedrooms boast inspiring views of the lowveld landscape. Amanda and Paddy’s rooms have a private entrance with adjoining office, a dressing room that serves as a bedroom for their spoilt, but adorable, boxers, and a small courtyard. There are a further two guest bedrooms, which share a double shower room, in the charming self-catering cottage.

An important colour scheme running throughout the property is red, emulating the umSisi trees’ distinctive flowers and lucky beans. Accents of red have been carefully placed throughout the house in the form of red oven gloves, a red papier mâché hippo, red antique railway lanterns and even a red chopping board. A closer look will reveal red lucky beans creatively placed about the rooms. ‘Our objective with umSisi House is to provide our guests with quality time in a space where they feel comfortable and can call their own. umSisi is about the small touches, and guests will be intrigued by the many special pieces positioned throughout the farmhouse,’ says Amanda. ‘Everything has been considered,’ she adds, ‘even complete wheelchair access.’

One of the most endearing and interesting aspects of the farmhouse are the African curios dotted around. Nothing is randomly selected and each piece tells a story about Amanda and Paddy’s extensive African travels. The couple are responsible for the entire property’s decor and interiors. umSisi House is best described as ‘classic English meets contemporary African chic with an international flair to meet the expectations of a well-travelled clientele’.

Another striking feature of the farmhouse is the wide passageway that leads you to the bedrooms. Steeped in natural light thanks to discreet skylights, the hallway resembles a private art gallery and is home to a number of framed photographs and drawings by the talented duo. Handmade wooden shelves were

Clockwise from top The self-catering cottage nestles discreetly in its leafy surrounds, offering privacy and serenity; when the umSisi tree, from which the house takes its

name, is in bloom, it creates an exquisite canopy of red; views of the majestic lowveld from the cottage’s deck.

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specially designed and made locally to adorn the walls and are filled with more souvenirs from the owners’ travels.

If the house causes you to sit awhile and relax, then the garden will have you sitting a while longer in wonder: umSisi House is situated on a slope and behind the property is an extraordinary landscape of smooth rocks juxtaposed against pointy cacti. Among the scattered rocks and boulders lie intricate, predominantly indigenous, plants that provide bursts of colour against the landscape. Even the Jacuzzi moulds into its surroundings thanks to its wooden cladding and begs you to take a dip.

The property extends a further 40ha into the lowveld; 10km worth of hiking trails have been lovingly carved out for the more energetic guests. Add to this a garden tree trail and an impressive veggie

patch and it’s clear that nature has found a home at umSisi House, too.

The house is also impressively green and features solar geysers, rainwater collection tanks, freshwater springs, an indigenous forest and a worm farm, and runs a recycling programme.

As a small water feature bubbles in the background, baby olive woodpeckers sing for their food. The umSisi trees are in full bloom, creating a blaze of red against the blue sky of the lowveld. And as the sun lingers, its rays lazily crawling down the mountainside like a weary traveller, you are wrapped in the warm embrace of Legogote Mountain, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in paradise. +27 (0)13 750 1520, umsisihouse.co.za

Top The main living area exudes warmth and comfort, and opens onto the expansive veranda. Centre left

Plush bedrooms make guests feel ‘at home in Africa’. Bottom left The picturesque rock garden at the back of

umSisi House.

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Eagle Waters Wild Life Resort (formally known as Oberon)

Investment opportunity of a lifetime! Fully operating holiday resort on the Hartbeespoortdam Waterfront

with massive development potential!!

Extent: ± 233,0897 haEntrance complex: 3 guard houses, office, covered walkways, storeroom, garages, carports, laundry, ablutions and cloakrooms.Recreational complex: ablutions and 2 ironing rooms, kitchen with ablutions, 2 lapas, storeroom and swimming pool.Chalets: 9 chalets; 6x4 sleepers and 3x6 sleepers, braai facilities and swimming pool are close to the chalets.Domestic Quarters: 22 domestic rooms, storeroom, male and female ablution blocks.Staff houses: 3 houses each with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, guest toilet, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry, pantry, garage, domestic room and facilities.Camping grounds complex & cottage: 21 electrical points thus 84 camp sites, various ablution blocks, kitchen with sinks and ironing rooms, lapas, boma, braai facilities, swimming pool and cottage consisting of an open plan bedroom and kitchenette, bathroom, covered patio and swimming pool.Lapa, restaurant, tented camp & stable complex: Restaurant, bar, offices, ablutions, storerooms, and large covered area with flat metal IBR extension and stage. Stables, 2 circular horse paddocks, tented accommodation; 1x6 sleeper and 1x2 sleeper. (partially complete)Club house: Partially completeBackpacker: Partially completeSchool camp complex: Dining hall, kitchen, hall, reception and covered patio, 2 ablution blocks, 12 blocks for student accommodation, thatch lapa and swimming pool. (partially complete)Dwelling house complex: 4 blocks each with 2 dwelling units consisting of 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge/kitchenette, each block has a storeroom used as a bedroom. Loose standing dwelling with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge.School: classrooms, library, computer room, hall, ablution facilities and more.House - Mountain side: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 living areas and more.

Auctioneer’s note:This property was rated by local government as the “most valuable

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AT: EAGLE WATERS WILD LIFE RESORT,HARTBEESPOORTDAM

± 45 km from Pretoria

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WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS

Together, walls, fl oors and ceilings form the skeleton of any home. We show you how to fl esh them out in style

Words Genevieve FisherBONES

In addition to their primary function of providing structure for a building, walls, � oors and ceilings have the potential to de� ne the character of your home. Using textured wallpaper, laying � oating vinyl

� oorboards and installing interesting ceiling mouldings are just a few of the trendy decor techniques you can use to add some life to your home.

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THE WRITING’S ON THE WALL WELL GROUNDEDHEADS-UP

Suppliers list …

Barrow Flooring, +27 (0)11 444 8500, barrowfl ooring.co.za; Bathroom Bizzare, 0861 555 000, bathroom.co.za; Bestwood Flooring,

+27 (0)21 465 1035, bestwood.co.za; Caesarstone, caesarstone.co.za; Douglas Jones, 0861 667 242, douglasjones.co.za; Dulux South

Africa, +27 (0)11 861 1000, dulux.co.za; Dynamic Artistic Solutions, 0860 103 385, fergusonmouldings.co.za; Finfl oor, 0860 346 356,

inovar.co.za; Floorworx, 0860 346 679, fl oorworx.co.za; NMC Decorative Mouldings, +27 (0)21 551 2640, nmcsa.co.za; Oggie Hardwood

Flooring, +27 (0)21 510 2846, oggie-sa.co.za; Pigs Can Fly Interiors, +27 (0)82 418 6767; Plascon, 0860 204 060, plascon.co.za;

Pressed Ceilings, +27 (0)11 728 9512, pressed-ceilings.co.za; Smart Art, +27 (0)21 447 0872, smartart.co.za; Upper Edge Products,

+27 (0)11 865 2847, upperedge.co.za; Wall Design, +27 (0)11 704 9780, walldesign.co.za

Main Pergo Gold Quality Expression Stone in glazed metallic stone, Barrow Flooring. Inset, left Ceiling installation, Upper Edge

Products. Middle Feature wall with pink fl ower wallpaper, Smart Art. Right FSC-certifi ed Oak Ona Greymist Rustic fl ooring, Oggie

Hardwood Flooring.




1Caesarstone 2012 Collection mood board in shiitake, Caesarstone. 2FSC-

certifi ed Oak Herringbone, Oggie Hardwood Flooring. 3Marmoleum fl oor,

Floorworx. 4Walnut whitewashed fl ooring, Bestwood Flooring. 5Pergo

Gold Expression Tile, Barrow Flooring. 6Woodline Parquetry swatches,

Finfl oor. 7Caesarstone in Raven, Caesarstone. 8Faux wood porcelain tiles,

Bathroom Bizarre. 9Vinyl fl ooring in retro red and pink, Smart Art.

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Well groundedTHERESA VENTER, Marketing Director, Floorworx

‘Once again, hard surfaces – hardwood fl oors, ceramic tiles and laminate – are dominating the residential fl ooring options. Laminate fl oors

have taken over the fl oor-covering market with the practical benefi ts of being durable, hard wearing and beautiful. Wooden fl oors continue to

add old-world elegance, but with a new twist, moving more towards distressed planks, broader widths, and the introduction of exotic woods.

Now more than ever, it’s easy for the average homeowner to make environmentally friendly choices when it comes to home fl ooring products.

Linoleum is the original environmentally friendly fl oor covering, and Marmoleum is available in a wide selection of colours and patterns and

is suitable for any decorating solution. Another trend that’s on the rise is luxury vinyl planks, which are manufactured from virgin PVC, have a

tough wear layer and a more robust backing system than standard vinyl sheets. They are also soft and comfortable underfoot and offer the

look of natural surfaces, such as stone, ceramic tiles and hardwood. An extension of these are fl oating vinyl fl oor planks, which have become

very popular, as they employ new technology that doesn’t require an adhesive for installation, thus allowing for a wider area to be fi tted in less

time. These planks can be easily removed and reinstalled, not to mention that they are 100% recyclable, are environmentally friendly, have no

VOCs and are antibacterial.’



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Heads-upLANCE PORTER, Sales and Marketing Manager, NMC Decorative Mouldings

‘Today, homeowners are looking to mix and match the old with the modern – old ideas translated into new formats by reconsidering form,

texture and shape. Plain ceilings have become dated, and new ideas are available to create interest on ceilings and in the areas where they

meet the walls. A major trend we’re seeing is decorative ceilings incorporating lighting, for instance, smooth, seamless, Rhinolite fl ush-

plastered ceilings with LED downlighters or star lights. Modern cornices with straight lines are currently a favourite in modern homes,

particularly to create round-the-room lighting experiences. The trend of using light troughs or light shields to border a room with indirect

light is also on the rise. Classical centre ceiling roses are being used very effectively with modern chandeliers. When it comes to structure and

design, bulkheads and dropped ceilings are popular for creating a three-dimensional look. Ceiling dado moulding strips can also be used to

create visually appealing detail in both colour and form and to break up a ceiling, giving it extra character. Decorative ceiling tiles are not only

trendy, but also their application is becoming more and more fuss free. You can create a three-dimensional effect in both texture and form

with decorative tiles bringing the ceiling alive – it’s the best way to modernise dated ceilings. The technology employed in these tiles makes

them lightweight, unbreakable and an insulant, with the added benefi t of no fuss or mess in their installation. Styrene mouldings have become

the norm in the building industry today, replacing the plaster and gypsum-based products.’

1Pressed ceiling designs and centrepiece rose, Pressed Ceilings. 2Decorative cornices, ceiling roses and tiles, Dynamic Artistic Solutions. 3Installed ceiling against pop art panorama, NMC Decorative Mouldings. 4Installed ceiling tiles in study, Upper Edge.

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� e writing’s on the wallSONICA BUCKSTEG, Colour Expert, Dulux South Africa

‘There is a growing need to retreat and connect with nature. We see this refl ected in the blurring of boundaries between interior and exterior.

For instance, lounges are increasingly being designed to open out onto large patios. So, nature – earth, wood, water, stone, fauna and fl ora – is

the inspiration for walls. The juxtaposition of natural materials and textures is very trendy, from the rougher, more unfi nished stone-clad walls

to combinations of smooth, refi ned wood and metal. These surfaces are honed to reveal the intrinsic beauty of the material. Cool, elegant

neutrals remain the popular choice for broad walls in the home. Combined with either luxurious, warm camels and blushing coral are nuances

of forged steel, polished concrete and anodised aluminium, wood, copper and oiled leathers. We are also seeing neutrals being offset by

bolder colours inspired by an industrial look or bright colours inspired by fl orals and birds. Aside from paint, interesting plaster techniques

created from combinations of steel, wood and stone inlays make for unusual coverings. Trendy wallpapers range from fl orals to monotone

backgrounds with boldly coloured geometric shapes and patterns and wallcoverings that create fun optical illusions. When it comes to

technical applications and features, there is defi nitely a move towards easier applications with less mess, and low-odour solutions. Eco-friendly

products are on the rise. There is also a big focus on paint products’ being designed for rooms with specifi c requirements, such as the kitchen

and bathroom, where the products need to be steam resistant, grease proof, anti-mould and anti-fungal for high-moisture areas.’

1Handpainted Gardenia Grey design, Pigs Can Fly Interiors. 2Gardens of Amsterdam wallpaper by BN Wallcoverings, Wall Design. 3Plascon

Colour Forecast 2012 mood board, Plascon. 4Floral wall mosaic, Douglas Jones. 5Gardens of Amsterdam wallpaper by BN Wallcoverings,

Wall Design. 6Wall and fl oors in Caesarstone Concetto’s White Quartz, Caesarstone. 7New York skyline on canvas, Smart Art.

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natural luminaire

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‘There I was, sitting up a tree, waiting my turn to drive the truck. I’d found a sun-bleached copy of an

old Cosmo mag, and was � icking through their Top Ten Cool Careers list. Ad Exec sounded good, and hey, what about Interior Designer as runner-up?’

Grant Webster wasn’t the � rst young army recruit to feel the pressure of picking a career as his conscription neared its end. Thing is, Grant had � ed to the army after trying out his � rst career choice: ‘I loved model aeroplanes, so Aeronautical Engineer it was. The closest course at the time was BSc Mechanical Engineering.’ The year was an unmitigated disaster, and when that door shut loudly, even the army looked attractive.

Grant’s military stint, too, came to an abrupt end when conscription was reduced to a single year, mid-year. He returned to the Top Ten list, and consulted with both technikon department heads: ‘Something struck a chord with Design, and I thought, Okay, I’ll be a designer. It took a year, and I was totally absorbed by it. It was very technical, and I’d always understood space and dimensions. My brain works in 3-D.’ Grant was the design department’s candidate for the prestigious Emma Smith


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bursary, and by third year he’d opened a design business with a fellow student a year ahead of him: ‘African Image Company. I’d work, go to tech, work, go to tech … It was a crazy time. We had a little office in the stair lobby of a house in Ridge Road owned by a guy who produced wrought-iron work. We designed the wrought iron in lieu of rent.’ Wonderfully, the duo won the project to renovate the Robertsons Spices’ building: ‘We did it with calculators and tape measures. No computers or even a typewriter. We handwrote everything, and a freelance typist put it onto our letterhead.’ Good times, then bad, and African Image Company parted ways.

For Grant’s 25th birthday, his sister gave him a registered business: Fahrenheit Design. He shrugs. ‘I just liked the name. Everybody struggles to spell it – even I had to check out the spelling on the perfume bottle in Edgars. No Google then …’

Fahrenheit Design ran on a similarly threadbare shoestring to the previous company: ‘No, I had no clients. I had a one-and-a-half-bedroom flat, and a secretary. I rose at dawn daily to tidy the bedroom before she arrived for work, ’cause the half room was off the bedroom.’ And the work? The one-man-band sigh: ‘You take anything. Everything.’ And the business limped along with calculators, a wing and a prayer.

Grant was offered a place in a design company in London – ironically with his previous business partner – so, weary of the uphill battle of the solo artist, he packed for greener pastures. But months later, the process was still incomplete, and he decided to stay in Durban: ‘My business was worth nothing, so if it was going to go under, it would go under big. A version of “Go big, or go bust”.’ Not surprisingly, he went big because, for Grant, this turning point was not about staying here, but about viewing himself differently. He just stopped worrying about losing the business or about being a success: ‘When I lost the fear, the business took off. We went from 2 to 22 staff in a couple of years.’ Was there a client who put him on the map? ‘No, I don’t think so. I just changed my mindset. I stopped doing what everybody wanted, and started telling them what they should be doing. That’s how we ended up with some significant clients.’

Having said that, Grant acknowledges Hassan Mall as the first person in his community to entrust him with a major project, and this was the impetus to Grant’s deeper understanding of Muslim culture. He’s completed innumerable projects since, from entire upmarket residential apartment blocks for individual owners to nightclubs to 30 shops at Gateway Theatre of Shopping. His favourite work? Hotels. Why? A grin. ‘It’s a home with no resident client. You get to do bedrooms, lounges, bars, dining rooms … No client taste. It’s my taste – all of it.’

‘That doesn’t mean residential clients are harder to work with,’ says Grant, and he’s not kidding when he says he lectures them. They’re likely to get a version of, ‘You can have it two ways. Either what your friends

have, and probably what you expect, or what I want to do, and you’ll get something extraordinary.’ But there’s a caveat to the latter: ‘You can’t panic halfway, and hold me back, because your job will be a disaster. Halfway through the work, you won’t understand what I’m trying to do. Let it go the whole way, and trust me that only when all the puzzle pieces start to fit together – about two months before completion – you’ll understand what I’m doing.’ Some do, some don’t, but Grant knows those who do will always get the better job.

So, do his clients have any say in terms of decor? ‘I’m not talking decor; I’m talking design,’ says Grant. ‘That’s the non-negotiable bit. Give me your architect’s plans before you’ve laid the first brick, and let me look at them. I’ll plan the house, source the tiles, furniture, everything … pull it all together and, if necessary, commission a painting for your house.’ A grin. ‘We’ve hired domestic workers, put a live-concert DVD into the machine, and filled the fridge, too. We’ve done an R8-million house where I met the client when he gave me the job, and only once again when I gave him the keys.’

Grant is adamant: ‘There are no coincidences in my interiors. Everything is by design: a mirror will be bevelled to refract light and make patterns on a particular surface; tiles will run in a particular direction to draw the eye towards something. Almost everything is customised, and you will never ever see a repeat in any of my other projects.’

When Grant talks commercial work, it’s always about the intention: ‘Designing a fast-food venue where you don’t want people to linger any longer than half an hour needs an entirely different visual and functional approach to a single-sitting, fine-dining experience.’ But no matter what, for Grant, ‘you have to start right at the beginning of the project – I can’t make the most of an interior if it’s already half done.’

A request for decor trends doesn’t sit well with him: ‘I’m always asked this, and actually, I’m disinterested. I love grey, and before anybody says I only use grey, there are probably about 400 shades of it. I love dirty colours, can’t abide primaries, and I’m not good with white. If you want to talk trends, then talk about big drivers, like technology. Home automation can have a price tag of R1 million, as opposed to taps and baths, which come in at R200 000, so it’s imperative that I know all about that aspect of design. Technological advances make a massive difference to high-end design.’

To date, Fahrenheit Design has completed over a thousand projects, from London to Umhlanga, Uganda to Angola, where they’re currently looking at a project of over 50 hotels. Is Grant stressed by the magnitude of this venture? Not at all. A wide grin. ‘I’ve been doing this for 18 years now, and I’m no longer scared of anything. In fact, I’m probably having fun for the very first time.’ +27 (0)31 312 3335, fahrenheitdesign.co.za

Opening page Grant’s design journey begins, evolves and ends on site. This page, top to bottom A plush guest

bedroom at Coastlands four-star hotel, Umhlanga; a commercial interior with a strong sense of movement to

the design; a clever collaboration of fine detail in this warm, stylish home in Glenashley; Fahrenheit Design is

responsible for most of the bright and bold signature interiors of Primi Xpress. Opposite, clockwise from top left

Coastlands hotel: the dramatic main atrium, the triple-volume entrance over reception, and a warm twist to the

decor of the sophisticated Saffron Restaurant; Grant’s trademark is detailed customisation of almost everything,

as seen in this private apartment at Cape St Francis Resort.


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‘We’ve hired domestic workers, put a live-concert DVD into the machine, and filled the fridge, too. We’ve done an R8-million house where I met the client when he gave me the job, and only once again when I gave him the keys’

We chat to the creatives and specialists in walls, floors and ceilingsPhotographs Erik Förster


ask the experts


ASK THE EXPERTS


BARROW FLOORING

0800 444 000,

andrew@barrowfl ooring.co.za

Tell us about yourself and your

products/services.

Barrow Flooring is South

Africa’s sole distributor for

the world- renowned fl ooring

brands, Pergo, Universal and

Magnum. Pergo’s vast range is

comprised of timeless oaks, rich,

radiant woods, stone and fashion

ranges as well as the new vinyl

range. Universal and Magnum

engineered fl oors offer a variety

of natural timber species with

a selection of fi nishes, from

lacquered or oiled to brushed,

to name a few.

What’s trending in your fi eld?

Globally there has been a

shift towards environmentally

responsible products in both

commercial and residential

projects, and the positive

features of wood takes

advantage of the green

revolution. Engineered fl ooring

reduces the cost of production

in comparison to a solid wood

fl oor and limits problems

related to installation, which

in turn translates into a cost

saving for the client. Pergo’s

enhanced durability, fade and

stain resistance and superior

moisture resistance are seeing

a remarkable turn towards

laminate fl ooring.

Describe your fantasy project.

To be able to design my dream

green home with the most

advanced systems to enhance

energy effi ciency and recycling.

Andrew Norton, Sales Manager

BARROW FLOORING


products/services.

Barrow Flooring is one of the

leading suppliers of fl ooring,

laminate and engineered timber

alike, namely, Pergo, Universal

and Magnum. Our laminate range,

Pergo, ranges from timeless oaks

and radiant, rich woods to ceramic

and stone fi nishes. We also have

included vinyl in our new range.

Our new, longer board size makes

installations quicker and gives you

the feel of real timber planks. Our

engineered ranges, Universal and

Magnum, also boast a wide range

of exotic timbers: brushed and

limewashed, just to name a few.


South Africa is usually

conservative, but is leaning more

and more towards European

trends, which makes it easier to sell

our range. The current trend seems

to be the whitewashed/greyish

look – even black – for fl oors. The

trend is also moving towards the

longer-formatted boards with a

bevelled edge.

Your best-selling product?

Our best-selling product would

have to be the Pergo Living

Expression long plank with a four-

way bevel, if it’s the natural look

and feel you’re looking for. Our

best-sellers in the engineered

range would be the new Universal

Monet range.

Colleen George, Customer Relations

0800 444 000,

barrowfl ooring.co.za

CEMCRETE


products/services.

Cemcrete is a family-run

business founded in 1973 by

Graham Bendall. It is now run

by the third generation, brother

and sister Shaun Bendall and

Joanne Sykes. Cemcrete is

the leading manufacturer of

cement-based decorative

coatings for nearly any surface:

walls, fl oors, swimming pools,

roofs, waterproofi ng systems

and more. We specialise in

cement innovation, continuously

developing and adapting

products to the needs of our

clients. We have launched eight

new products in the past two

years alone.


The clean, clinical and industrial

look has defi nitely taken South

Africa by storm, and our products

are perfect for any of these

modern trends. I still feel the

African/European contemporary

look will carry on for years to

come – a true classic style.


PoolCrete, Cemcrete’s swimming

pool marble plaster, available in

a range of 10 stunning colours,

has always been Cemcrete’s top

seller. Cemcrete’s fl oor coatings

are also very popular due to their

durable and easy-to-maintain

properties, as well as their

classical look and feel.

+27 (0)11 474 2415,

cemcrete.co.za

Joanne Sykes, Marketing Director

BLACK FABRICS

Briefl y tell us about yourself and

your products.

Black Fabrics is a decorative

fabric wholesaler offering an

unparalleled variety of brands

sourced and created both locally

and internationally, that cater

to everyone’s tastes in fabrics,

wallpapers, leathers or furniture.

What are the biggest trends in

your industry?

The wallpaper trend continues

to grow both locally and

internationally, so much so that it

has become the design signature

of a room, reception at the offi ce

or wall feature in a retail space. It is

a must have! Locally, we are seeing

the use of sheer drapes becoming

more and more popular. With our

climate and wonderful natural

light, it makes sense to decorate

your windows with our many sheer

fabric options. They offer privacy

yet still let the light in. For 2012,

look out for washed cottons and

linens that create a shabby-chic-

less-than-perfect-crumpled look

for drapes and furniture.

Your top selling product?

Without a doubt it would be our

range of decorative wallpapers.

+27 (0)11 262 3130,

blackfabrics.co.za

Stephen Black


DOUGLAS JONES


products/services.

I fi nd that running a dynamic

family business that specializes

in the supply of mosaics is an

exceptionally exciting way to

earn a living! From passionate

and professional staff to the

artistic fl air and experience

from my father, Robin, I am

surrounded by people who need

guidance rather than motivation.

Our products are all answers to

the questions our market asks.


The most exciting interior design

trend presently is the migration

back to wallpaper as a feature

within a home. Technology

allows these feature walls to

be covered in mosaic patterns

and this has opened up creative

opportunities for our marketing

and production departments.


Rustic ceramic mosaics are

a popular and inexpensive

alternative to natural stone.

And our numerous glass

combination products are

attracting much attention.


This is a diffi cult question!

With mosaics, the options are

limitless. From feature walls to

very sophisticated and elegant

bathrooms and kitchens, the

most important aspect is to get

the balance correct: too busy can

be overkill, while too little could

prove counterproductive.

[email protected],

douglasjones.co.za

Anthony Douglas-Jones, Managing Director

ECOSTRONG

+27 (0)11 552 8480,

ecostrong.co.za


products/services.

Ecostrong is the pioneer of

bamboo fl ooring in South Africa.

Formed in 2003, Ecostrong

was established to import and

distribute bamboo fl ooring to the

southern African market. Today,

Ecostrong remains a premier

supplier of top-quality bamboo

fl ooring and products.


Bamboo remains one of the only

truly green natural products on

the market. The scope of projects

is increasing, as bamboo is no

longer restricted to fl ooring, but

extends to panelling, ceilings,

custom furniture, exposed

laminated roof beams and so

much more.


There are three grain variations in

bamboo: horizontal, vertical and

strand woven with two colour

options in each grain: natural

and carbonised. Our best-selling

product is still the carbonised

strand-woven wide-plank fl oor.

The most interest, though, is

generated by the solid bamboo

panels in various thicknesses, as

it can be used for anything, from

panelling to staircases and even

custom joinery.


No fantasy, but a goal, is to work

with top SA designers to exploit

the full versatility of bamboo.

Andrew Murray, General Manager

EVA-LAST (EVA-TECH WPC)

+27 (0)11 462 1221,

eva-last.co.za


products.

Eva-tech wood plastic

composite, or WPC, is part of the

world’s fastest growing material

market. Eva-tech is an extremely

low-maintenance material which

can be used for many traditional

timber applications, particularly

decking. Eva-Last has been the

leading the development of WPC

in Africa for 5 years.


your industry?

In the WPC industry newer

manufacturing techniques allow

us to produce more natural-

looking and a wider variety of

fi nishes. The popularity of solid

composite decking is increasing

rapidly. This decking season,

reversible boards, with a different

fi nish on each side are in!

Name your company’s top-

selling product?

Currently, our top selling product

is our recently launched Eva-tech

Classic profi le. This is a revisable,

solid, composite decking board

with our new wood-grain and

reeded fi nishes.


I would use Eva-tech on an

exclusive marina development

and boardwalk with spectacular

views across Mombasa harbour,

old town and Fort Jesus. The

boardwalk would allow more

people to soak up the working

harbour town’s vibrant culture

and history.

Nathan Chapman, Director

HOME FABRICS

+27 (0)11 262 3492,

homefabrics.co.za

Tell us about yourself and

products.

After 21 years with Home Fabrics,

I am still passionate about this

industry and feel privileged to

be able to work in a fi eld that

is so creative, exciting and

ever changing. The company

distributes furnishing fabrics and

wallcoverings, and we are proud

to have some of the world’s

leading brands in our portfolio.


your industry?

After many years of offering

cutting-edge furnishing fabrics,

we are delighted to be able to

bring a vast array of gorgeous

wallcoverings to the market. This

trend is fast gaining momentum

in SA and around the world.

Name your company’s top

selling product.

In the wallpaper sector we have

a brand from Holland called

Eijffi nger, which is proving to be

a real winner with its diversity of

exciting products and innovative

concepts.

Given a ‘carte blanche’ design

brief and a generous budget,

describe your fantasy project.

I fancy being the client and

having the opportunity of

redesigning my home without

any budgetary restraints.

Haidee Kramer, Director

ASK THE EXPERTS


LEMON.DECOR

+27 (0)11 262 4117/6,

lemondecor.co.za


products.

lemon.decor covers walls with

art by scaling up a simple

graphic or photograph to a scale

that makes the entire wall an

impressive visual experience,

playful in colour, honest in its

design ethos, and emphasising

the space’s architecture. The

wall, now a piece of art, then

refl ects the personality of the

owners in the context in which it

is required.


Glass is a huge trend at the

moment. Our custom-printed

glass product gives you

the ability to view the print

through the glass. Viewing

designs/ photographs through

glass on a large scale creates

a breathtaking effect. Glass is

also a very green product, and

with most companies now,

green consciousness is their

fi rst choice.


Custom-printed glass.


An empty Guggenheim Museum.

Kevin Frankental, Co owner

NOUWENS CARPETS


products.

After fi ve years in the paint

industry, I joined Nouwens Carpets

as the marketing manager. Our

carpets are known for their quality

and craftsmanship and keeping up

with trends.


trends in fl ooring are texture and

natural products. Consumers

and specifi ers alike want unique

materials, colours and fi nishes

to make their project something

special. People are increasingly

aware of the benefi ts of using

natural products, like wool, which

come with insulation properties and

luxury second to none.


Our big sellers include our

fl atweave range, Nouwens

Copenhagen: it’s 100% wool and

has an SABS use-class rating of

fi ve – the best in class. It is ideal for

homes or offi ces, but still has all

the luxury and longevity of wool.

Traditional cut-pile carpets, such

as Nouwens Chenille and Nouwens

Twistyle, remain popular: the 100%

polyester pile; comfortable, but

stain resistant, and colours are

constantly updated to keep up with

international trends.


The Wool Project has been

successfull internationally, purely

around innovation in wool, its

luxurious fi nish, unique multi-

faceted nature, built-in dirt

resistance and comfortable

insulation in all climates.

Richard Nuss, Marketing Manager

0860 000 058,

nouwens.co.za

KENZAN TILES


products.

As an interior designer, I was

frustrated by insuffi cient

technical information available

in terms of tiles. I joined Kenzan

a year ago, inspired by its

cutting- edge attitude and

passion for the products we

represent. Kenzan has been

around for over 30 years as a

project-based company dealing

mainly with the professional

teams on a variety of projects.


Current trends internationally

are large-format monochromatic

tiles with a play on textures and

sizing. We’re seeing combinations

of unusual formats: polished,

matt and rough used together.

Locally, this interpretation

creates a space that’s enhanced

by the tiling rather than

dominated by it, a space that

encourages interaction. The

pendulum has also swung back

to European tiles.


Our latest is Petra Antiqua –

a natural stone, 10mm thick

and pre-sealed.


Where the integration of the

landscape, architecture and

fi nishes are in complete harmony

with the environment and the

end user. Where the carbon

footprint is reduced and the

building is self-sustained.

+27 (0)11 467 8533,

[email protected]

Bronwyn Laburn, Project Consultant

QUARTZ CARPET

0861 782 789,

quartzcarpet.co.za


products/services.

My primary function is new

product marketing and

development. It’s incredibly

exciting to be part of the

seamless-fl ooring industry.

Quartz Carpet is the industry

leader, and its products are

available in 35 countries across

5 continents.


In keeping abreast with

international trends, we are

introducing several new fl ooring

lines into the local market:

rubber crumb, epoxy terrazzo

and a funky colour range of

self- levelling epoxies are all

exciting lines to look out for.


We have relaunched the external

Quartz Carpet range, which is

now 30% cheaper than before! It

is 100% UV stable and is perfect

for our climate. The range has

increased to 36 colours and

comes with our industry-leading

fi ve-year warranty.


We try to keep our fl ooring

styles minimalistic and not

too fl ash! A beautiful fl oor is

not necessarily noticed, as it’s

seamless elegance allows other

design elements to announce

themselves in subtle ways …

Dream on!

Helen Rodrigues, New Product Development & Marketing

ASK THE EXPERTS

RHOMS TIMBERWORLD


products/services.

Rhoms Timberworld is a leading

and trusted name in the supply

and installation of wooden and

laminate fl oors. We stock a full

range of products, from laminate

and engineered timber to solid

wooden fl oors. We also carry the

prestigious FSC certifi cation for

our commitment to supplying

eco-friendly product at no extra

cost to the end user.


Laminate fl oors are trending more

and more towards realism in the

look and touch and feel of the

product. Plastic-looking fl oors

are old generation. This has led

to the development of the Super

Natural and Extra-Wide (XL)

ranges. The South African market

is now exposed to the latest

technology available in the world,

as we introduced these products

to our range in 2010 and keep

expanding on them. Developments

in computer-aided design now

allow for laminates to not only look

real, but also to create what we

call ‘endless beauty’, meaning that

the boards join to form what looks

like extra-long boards only found

in real, solid wood. Oak is back,

and we have all versions, from

whitened to dark, but we still carry

the favourites, such as cherry and

maple, but now in XL and Super

Natural fi nishes.

+27 (0)11 4991282,

rtw.co.za


UNIQUE IMPRESSIONS WALLPAPER SPECIALISTS

+27 (0)11 450 2344,

uniqueimpressions.co.za


products.

Our natural passion for creativity

will bring your ideas to life

through the harmony of patterns,

designs and just a sprinkle

of imagination. We weave

enchantment and creativity into

your personal living or business

space. Unique Impressions helps

you to capture your ideas and

bring them to life on your walls.


Custom-designed and -printed

wallpaper is taking the industry

to a new, dynamic level.


Unique Impressions’ best-

selling wallpapers are custom

designed and printed wallpaper.

Our crystal wall applications

are popular.


To hit the walls of Vegas and

just add our ‘Unique’ South

African signature. Budget?

What budget … ?

Lea Massey-Hicks, Owner

RHOMS TIMBERWORLD

+27 (0)11 465 4150,

rtw.co.za


products/services.

Rhoms Professional is a

specialised division of Rhoms

Timberworld focused on the

supply and installation of

engineered and solid-wood

fl ooring. We travel the world

to ensure we have the latest

products. By using our own

in-house experienced installers

we ensure that not only do our

clients receive the fl oor of their

dreams, but also that it is also

installed correctly to last for

many years to come. With three

generations of experience in the

timber industry, we believe we

can give the right advice and

right product. Our commitment

to the environment led us to

being the fi rst South African

fl ooring company to achieve the

coveted FSC certifi cation.


Our famous vintage range of oak

engineered fl ooring has been

expanded into a new lifestyle

range as we follow the latest

European trends. This new range

now adds more colours and

never-seen-before fi nishes to the

fl oors. We now can offer lacquer

and oil fi nishes on most of our

range, including hand scraped,

brushed, raised knots, cobbled

and fi ne sawn, among others.

We have introduced some of

this new range at prices just over

R500/m2, allowing everyone to

now be able to fi t the real thing.

Rose Kin, General Manager and Director

Munroe Swirsky, Group Managing Director

WALL DESIGN

+27 (0)11 704 9780,

walldesign.co.za


products.

We are a wallcovering distributor

to the construction industry

with exclusive rights to several

acclaimed European and North

American manufacturers’

entire wallcovering catalogues.

Our newest additions are

the world- renowned Vycon

and Symphony brands from

J Josephson, Inc.


As with most industries the

focus is shifting towards

sustainability and the overall

greenness of products. We saw

this trend starting to pick up

steam internationally a couple

of years ago and introduced our

Second-Look range of recycled

wallcoverings, South Africa’s fi rst.


Our top-selling brand would

be BN International’s Durafort

range of contract, paper-

backed wallpaper for use in

A-grade offi ces.


I’d have to say it would be a large

hotel where every single wall was

dressed with our wallpaper. In

Europe, for instance, it’s a given

that classy hotels use wallpaper

everywhere instead of plain paint,

because of its durability, looks

and, of course, prestige.

Jacques Lombard, Director


ASK THE EXPERTS

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WOMAG


products or services.

Our large and airy showrooms

are veritable one-stop

destinations for those looking

for up-to-date customised hard

interior solutions for their home.

WOMAG offers a comprehensive

collection of natural stone tiles,

first-class imported glazed

and polished porcelain tiles,

and customised countertops

in either natural stone or

quartz composite (Silestone

and Phoenix Stone). We also

stock leading international

sanitaryware brands, DECA and

Bellini. Importantly, WOMAG is

distinctive in that we are able

to customise the raw materials

we stock, such as large slabs

of natural stone or engineered

quartz surfacing, to a client’s

exact specifications, and we

are therefore considered to be

craftsmen by the many architects

and interior designers who

rely on us to help them create

beautiful interior spaces.

What’s trending in your field?

In addition to visiting the world’s

leading trade shows, I visit the

quarries and personally inspect

the stone, selecting the very best

for our customers. The trend is

towards soft grey, from light to

very dark, in a variety of finishes;

white; and stone undertones in

natural stone flooring.

+27 (0)11 234 4401,

womag.co.za

Oren Sachs, Director


THE PROPERTY DINNER

Guest list

Justinus Adriaanse Private Property, Sakkie Burger VDT Attorneys, Young Carr Aïda, Barbara Coetzee VDT Attorneys, Mark Coetzee Private

Property, Jan Davel Realnet, Genevieve du Preez Private Property, Anine Ehlers The Property Magazine, Jackie Gray The Property Magazine,

Paul Greyling Chas Everitt Centurion, Sonia Joubert Property 100, Gerhard Kotze Era, Antoinette Loots FAR Properties, Freda Kooij

Smartsell, Tobie Le Cornu Fuchs Roux Inc., Johann Liebenberg VDT Attorneys, Johalna Minaar Rawson Properties, Rothea Olivier Real One

Realtors, Alison Potgieter Smartsell, Rochelle Pheiffer DeVilliers & Phieffer Attorneys, Sanet van den Berg Property 100, Chris van der Walt

FAR Properties, Albert van Rensburg Private Consultant, Tony Vaughan Media Nova

Centurion and Pretoria’s � nest real estate agents and conveyancing attorneys gathered at the invitation of The Property Magazine and Private Property to eat,

drink and celebrate some of the real estate market’s recent positives.

The award-winning Hemingways Restaurant is fashioned along simple French café lines. Red brick walls, dark wooden blinds, fully laden bookshelves and an imposing bar are just a few of the elements that

draw the eye. Lush gardens and a cigar and cognac lounge complete the scene.

At the restaurant’s helm is Executive Chef Jan de Wet Botha, a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, who prides himself on using only the freshest seasonal ingredients to execute his exciting gourmet meals.

Tony Vaughan, MD of Media Nova, kick-started the evening, following which Jan and the sommelier brie� y explained the menu and wine pairings for the evening.

Justinus Adriaanse, CEO of Private Property, remarked that these dinners were important as they acted as a platform for growth and recognition. He added that his team were proud of the progress that they had achieved within the industry to date, and that the company was looking forward to bringing even more value to property buyers and sellers through a variety of new tools and ideas on its website, privateproperty.co.za. One such tool is its Property Index, which provides users with information that

A warm spring evening infused with a hint of blossoming fl owers set the tone for a Property Dinner at Hemingways Restaurant and Wine

Cellar at Leriba Hotel

For whom the DINNER BELL tolls

Words Jackie Gray Photographs Michael Glenister


The ProPerTy Dinner

The Menu

Arrival

Pierre Jourdan Cuvée Belle Rose.

Selection of local cheeses.

Soup

L’Avenir Chenin Blanc.

Asparagus and Parma ham soup.

Starter

Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon.

Beef chop suey.

Main

Veenwouden Syrah 2008.

Lamb loin set on a saffron fondant potato

with pea purée.

Braised lamb neck crépinette on cauliflower

purée with a mélange of vegetables drizzled

with a lamb and thyme jus.

Dessert

Deetlefs Soet Hanepoot.

Apricot malva, chocolate brownie and fig

ice cream.

Hemingways Restaurant & Wine Cellar

Leriba Lodge, 245 End Street,

Clubview, Centurion.

+27 (0)12 660 3300,

hemingwaysrestaurant.co.za

enables them to make informed decisions about their properties, such as property values nationwide and municipal valuations. Justinus also happily announced the completion of the company’s first TV advert, which will be flighted soon.

Over a delicious starter of asparagus and ham soup, I discussed the state of Centurion and Pretoria’s property markets with Private Property Regional Sales Manager Genevieve du Preez, Sanet van den Berg and Sonia Joubert of Property 100, and Paul Greyling of Chas Everitt Centurion. All remarked that they had witnessed an uptick in activity, sales and values, and that market conditions appeared to be improving. They added that Brits, Rustenburg, Centurion and Hartbeespoort’s lifestyle estates in particular were booming.

Rochelle Pheiffer of DeVilliers & Phieffer Attorneys, Jan Davel of Realnet and Antoinette Loots of FAR Properties agreed. ‘The advent of spring always improves sentiment, and agents are tapping into this positivity,’ noted Jan.

While I sipped on a glass of excellent Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon, Freda Kooij of Smartsell outlined how she had entered the property market when it was at its lowest ebb, in 2008. Not only had she survived, but she’d thrived, and she attributed her success to her partnership with Private Property as well as to her determination to work purely on a sole-mandate basis.

As the guests polished off the last of Jan’s butter- soft beef chop suey, I asked Johann Liebenberg of VDT Attorneys and Tobie Le Cornu of Fuchs Roux Inc. what they thought of SA’s current legislative environment. Both said that while the National Credit Act, Companies Act and Consumer Protection Act were essentially positive, the proposed Property Rates Amendment Bill, if passed in its current form, would have disastrous consequences for the property market and that it needed to be overhauled.

Over the flavour-packed lamb main course, Era CEO Gerhard Kotze said he reckoned the property market was fundamentally healthy. The only real fly in the ointment, he said, was that personal debt levels were high, and that your average first-time buyer couldn’t afford a bond. But developers were beginning to cater for this segment and this would galvanise market activity, he added happily.

Just before dessert I chatted to Rothea Olivier, the founder of Realnet, who was clearly passionate about the industry: even though she sold the company a number of years ago and retired, she couldn’t stay away from the game, and recently founded Real One Realtors. She said she aimed to establish 21 franchises before the end of the year and that she was well on her way to achieving her goal.

The evening came to a close with a decadent chocolate brownie, fig ice cream and apricot malva dessert. While I savoured this confection, Albert van Rensburg, an IT and Business Media Specialist, explained how South Africa’s strong legal and banking framework was standing the country in good stead with foreign investors.

Our appetites sated, Rawson Properties’ Johalna Minaar remarked that the group was experiencing good growth. This was simply the cherry on the top of an evening suffused with positive sentiment.

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HOLIDAY LIVING

The economy’s depressed, and so are a fair number of property investors who either overextended themselves or aren’t enjoying their envisaged returns.

Like the entire property market, the holiday home market has taken a knock, and effectively a nastier one because, says Dieter Deppisch, head of Property Data Research at the South African Property Transfer Guide, ‘these properties are deemed non-primary homes, and recovery of the buy-to-let and leisure market sectors of the market has been significantly slower’.

But there will always be those for whom a holiday home is an integral part of their lives. Andreas Wassenaar, principal of Seeff Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), says, ‘Zimbali and Simbithi alone, without even considering the popular sectional title holiday homes of Ballito or the freehold properties of Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach, accounted for R860 million in trade for the period of 1 January 2010 to 30 August 2011 – evidence that holiday homes in KZN are finding buyers.’ If you

own a beach house, it comes with a number of issues, from security concerns when it’s semi-dormant for most of the year to the rising cost of rates, electricity, and water. On the flip side, says Fiona Crago of Fiona Crago Real Estate, the rising costs of owning a home in a gated estate and the stringent homeowners associations’ rules are nudging would-be buyers back into the freestanding-home market.

Holiday homes were predominantly beach cottages strung along the warm waters of the KZN coastline, and owned, rented or let out by the landlocked. Families flocked to the sea, and it made good sense then to own your own property, or at least syndicate it among family and friends. Today a great deal of that holiday and investment market, particularly, but by no means exclusively, the international sector, is heading to the more cosmopolitan glam of the Cape coastline. So, other than our bank balances, what’s changed in terms of where we holiday and why?

Clearly, local is lekker, and even more so when you have to bring on the good times for an entire family. But it’s not just about cost – there’s a massive upsurge

in the number of people wanting to explore their own vast and varied terrain, and there’s a wealth of glorious holiday options from coast to coast. The serenity of the Agulhas/Struisbaai/Arniston region, for example, is gaining traction in the market, thanks to natural attractions, such as Agulhas National Park, De Mond estuary and De Hoop Nature Reserve, the longest uninterrupted beach in the southern hemisphere, warmer waters than those further west, and associated activities, including whale-watching, offshore and deep-sea fishing, says Johan Roodt, spokesperson for Langezandt Fishermen’s Village. This year has seen homes in the R5-million to R10-million bracket being built at Langezandt as it begins to rival places such as Hermanus, Arniston and Knsyna.

Of course, the traditional hotspots – Clifton, Plett, Hermanus, Langebaan, Umhlanga, Zinkwazi, George and Knysna, will always hold their value and appeal. But there’s been a shift in mindset. Over the past decade, we’ve all been hit by the accelerated pace of life, the limited leisure time together, and the stresses of everything from traffic to the onslaught of easy

Words Anne Schauffer

Holidays. We don’t only love them – we also need them. But what about the country’s holiday home investment market? Where are the new hotspots, and why are they popular?

Are we there yet?


HOLIDAY LIVING

communication, and this has moulded a new leisure market that seeks the road less travelled – and balks at it being tarred. Add to that the 4 × 4 as standard family vehicle, the relative affordability of holidaying, or indeed buying, in little towns off the beaten track, the charm of renting or buying a cottage with fewer mod cons but more nature, more wildlife and simpler pursuits, and you have a holiday/ investment market with a new face. You need only look at the number of vehicles with mountain bike carriers and rooftop attachments for everything from tents to kayaks and it’s clear that many families are going back to basics, albeit in fine style.

Holidays involving outdoor leisure activities are on the rise, and niche towns like Dullstroom, Clarens, Prince Albert and others hold great appeal. Chris Hatter, principal of Rawlinson & Hoff Estate Agents, in Dullstroom, says people used to purchase property in the area as private weekend retreats or as buy-to-let investments, but that’s changing: ‘Many of the

weekenders have either retired here permanently or made a lifestyle change – they live here, and commute to the cities or even abroad. You can still pick up a cottage here for R750 000 – if one comes on the market.’ Bottom line: little spots, such as Churchhaven, St Francis, Clanwilliam, Paternoster and Gordon’s Bay, are now beckoning to those who not only don’t want to keep up with the Joneses, but also prefer to get as far away from them as possible.

Speak to many South African holidaymakers today and you’ll find that the bush has become the new beach. A burgeoning sector of the market is choosing to holiday in exclusive developments bordering nature or game parks, such as Kruger National Park or Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, and is investing in its own or syndicated lodges. Others are heading for the plethora of superlative private game reserves where the simple life can be anything from rustic to sumptuous.

Another factor in the mix is the number of little towns, say, up the Cape West Coast or KZN’s

North or South coasts, which previously were holiday/investment havens and are now becoming viable homes for purchase by those entering the property market. Not only have the amenities and infrastructure of these enclaves improved substantially, but also accessibility to business hubs has been made speedier by sophisticated road systems, while internet connectivity is making it an option to work from home. Some people are now buying these holiday homes with the future in mind, not so much as an investment, but as a place to retire to.

This means, of course, that previously forgotten little towns are now being remembered – like it or not. The joys of no traffic jams, limited cellphone reception, walking and talking to your kids, and making history with them, is becoming increasingly appealing. The world will always adore the seasonal buzz of Plett, the bright lights of Umhlanga, and boating on the Vaal, but there’s something about Paternoster and Parys …

With thanks to …

Andreas Wassenaar, Seeff Dolphin Coast, +27 (0)32 586 0170, seeff.com

Chris Hatter, Rawlinson & Hoff Estate Agents, +27 (0)13 254 0000, rawlinsonhoff.co.za

Fiona Crago, Fiona Crago Real Estate, +27(0)32 946 1439, fionacrago.co.za

Johan Roodt, Langezandt Fisherman’s Village, +27 (0)21 424 0055, langezandt.co.za

Opposite and this page, top right Homes in Langezandt Fisherman’s Village go for as much as R10 million. This page, top and bottom left Beach cottage in Vermaaklikheid

priced in the R30 millions, available through Pam Golding Properties. Bottom right Holiday home in Dullstroom, available through Rawlinson & Hoff Estate Agents.

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I have a confession to make: up until a few weeks ago, I had no idea where Polokwane was. So when the opportunity to visit Protea Hotel The Ranch in Limpopo came up,

hearing that it was about 20km outside Polokwane didn’t really help me.

It turns out that this translates into a drive that takes roughly three hours from Sandton. Once my travel companion and I had passed the city tra� c, the drive was a breeze, and we even managed to make up time.

We arrived at the hotel at around 7 p.m. It looked like any other game resort: rooms spread out over the grounds, with ample space for parking. But there’s far more to Protea Hotel The Ranch than � rst meets the eye.

A hint of what was to come greeted us in the reception area. Standing high above the front desk

was a beautifully preserved lion, one of the Ranch Conservancy’s former inhabitants, who died of cancer. After checking in and taking a few photos, we headed to our suite, complete with its private Jacuzzi and patio. We dumped our bags and made a beeline for Basil’s, the hotel’s � ne-dining restaurant, where each course was more delicious than the last. We went to bed satiated, and excited about the next morning’s adventure. Walking with lions.

By the light of the next day the full e� ect of the Ranch’s 1 000ha hit home. The conservancy is home to 30 species of game, and of course its pride and joy (pun intended), is the lion park.

Filled with exhilaration at the prospect of getting up close and personal with the king of the jungle, we climbed into a game-viewing vehicle. As we approached the lion park our driver, Frank, explained that the lions that we would be meeting were all about

nine months old. I breathed a sigh of relief – surely they couldn’t be that big?

As we arrived at their holding area, I tried to listen as we were given a safety brie� ng, but all I could focus on were the � ve giant cats playfully rolling around and jumping on each other in the background.

I looked around for the dart gun that I was surely going to be given for our walk. Instead I was handed a wooden stick. One of the three white lions let out a growl as a friend pounced on him, and I gulped. Suddenly this didn’t seem like such a good idea.

The rules for the walk are simple: no running or crouching, as this will be seen as an invitation to join their pouncing and playing, and no interacting with the lions when they are eating their meat, as ‘they will become aggressive’.

We followed our guides into the enclosure and the lions greeted them excitedly. As we entered the

Words Michelle LoewensteinPhotographs courtesy Protea Hotel The Ranch

Pride and joy

Words Michelle LoewensteinPhotographs courtesy Protea Hotel The Ranch

Go walking with lions in Limpopo at Protea Hotel � e Ranch

Opposite, top Protea Hotel The Ranch lets you get up close and personal with its resident lions. This page,

clockwise from top Kolobe Tented Camp is perfect for team-building exercises; fi ne dining at Basil’s; giraffe

at the conservancy; the hotel and some of its many facilities, with the conservancy in the background.

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park, the lions dashed o� into the distance. However, our guides explained later, they would always keep us in sight because, for that day at least, we were part of their pride.

While the lions behave mostly like giant toddlers, you can almost see the wheels turning in their minds when they look at you, and every so often one of them reminds you what it truly is by growling at one of its mates.

As the lions began to relax into their morning walk, we were given the opportunity to hold their tails and stroke their backs. For most of the walk they barely acknowledged us, but one of the white lions did run past and nudge me, which, one of our guides explained, is a sign of a� ection.

The morning seemed almost surreal: as the lions became calmer, so too did we, and the walk was over before we knew it.

After a delicious breakfast, Paul Shearer, whose family owns the Ranch, took me on a tour of the grounds. I was immediately overwhelmed by the scope of the facilities o� ered, including the 12-hole, 3-par executive golf course and academy, which Protea Hotel The Ranch added to its grounds in May last year.

Guests can stay in one of 40 � ve-star self-catering cottages – perfect for a family trip. While dad enjoys a bit of time on the course, the kids can swim in one of the four swimming pools, play in the games room, visit the animal farm or go on a lion tour (under-16s are not allowed on the walks, though they may tour by game-viewing vehicle).

A wedding venue and 13 conference venues of various sizes are also on the grounds. What I found fascinating was that a few conferences were taking place that weekend, yet our relaxation time was never

once interrupted by attendees (or anything else for that matter). If all of these facilities aren’t enough to make you drive through to Limpopo, then perhaps staying at Kolobe Tented Camp or a spin on the 4 × 4 course will do the trick.

In addition to the self-catering cottages, the hotel has 150 rooms, including presidential and executive suites and deluxe rooms. Everywhere you go the sta� greet you politely. And while the facilities are as impressive as any Sandton hotel’s, Protea Hotel The Ranch still possesses the warmth of the family business it has been for over 50 years.

After yet another sumptuous dinner and breakfast and a few hours whiled away in the pool and Jacuzzi, it was time to go home. We left armed with stacks of photos and plenty to boast about in the o� ce on Monday morning. +27 (0)15 290 5000,

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Traditionally, the property market tends to pick up in terms of sales volumes from spring onwards. This has been an eventful year with a slight improvement

in sales volumes over 2010. Contributing factors include steady interest rates, homebuyers’ realisation that the time to buy is now, and homesellers who have become more realistic in terms of their asking price or are taking the opportunity to either upgrade their homes or move on with their plans. We see a stable property market for the foreseeable future, provided political situations, international crises and interest rates don’t spiral out of control.

There is still a healthy demand for property in Johannesburg’s good Northern Suburbs, as clients strive to be conveniently closer to their places of work and play and to good schools. This pattern can be discerned in other major centres across South Africa, too.

Our advice on making deals happen in the current market is that you need to balance the needs of homebuyers with those of homesellers. Agents need to have the knowledge and insight to comfort buyers that they’re getting a fair deal and to educate sellers on setting a realistic market price.

The latter is achieved by providing factual information in the form of a detailed comparative market analysis showing similar homes that are for sale, actual registered sale prices as well as homes that have not sold despite an active marketing campaign.

The role of the modern estate agent has become an integral part of the property sector, because for most people property is the biggest asset they will ever own as well as the largest � nancial investment they will ever make. Education within the real estate industry is going through a much-needed formalisation process which in turn will lead to a more professional industry.

It is an honour to have been named the FNB Property Professionals of the Year. We had many worthy competitors from around the country. The message that we would like to spread during our tenure as the FNB Property Professionals of the Year is that real estate is a viable, lucrative career option for young professionals and entrepreneurs. Good luck for the last few months of 2011. Stay optimistic, and we wish you all the best!

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residential, commercial & international

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Your MoveLew Geffen Sotheby’s

International Realty

Executive Director:

Ya’el Fine

Memories, relationships

and treasured

possessions – homes

are havens for the things that matter most.

Our brand knows that what makes a property

special is not just its price tag, but the

importance of the life within. Many people

ask us how to go about turning a house into

the perfect home. Having visited some of the

world’s most beautiful properties, and since

I've just furnished my own new home, I feel

qualified to educate and give some tips.

Decorate for yourself

Some people think they should dress their

home a certain way in order to make a

statement. This is completely off the mark.

Your home should reflect who you are, not

your multimillionaire neighbour! There is no

point aspiring to a Philippe Starck home if

you find it uncomfortable. Also, it is advisable

to follow the structure of the shell: if it’s

contemporary, don’t go putting antiques all

over the place.

Less is more – clutter kills

When you first start decorating, it’s like an

addiction – you want to do everything, now!

Slow down, and choose pieces wisely. Try and

visualise the whole picture. No one likes clutter

– it makes a home look clumsy and dirty. Also,

don’t store things just because you may need

them one day. If you haven’t used a couch or

table in six months, it needs to go.

Colour lifts your spirits

My friends know that I am obsessed with

colour, especially oranges and reds, and this

is conveyed the minute you walk through

my door. My home encompasses pockets

of colour in selected areas. Usually, people

are terrified of colour and think that neutral

shades signify class. But sometimes if you’re

a little too neutral it looks dull and makes you

lethargic in your own home. I am a huge fan of

gorgeous wallpaper or splashing one wall with

a vibrant colour, such as an easy-on-the- eye

red or blue. If you choose a colour theme,

weave it throughout your home using throws,

scatter cushions and even pot planters. Form a

palette, just like an artist would, and play with

it, but always tastefully. The one thing worse

than a dull home is garish one!

Next month, I’ll share what I’ve learned

about gardens, photos and artworks, interior

decorators, and the importance of having fun.

Until next month.

Ya’el

For the full story visit www.sothebysrealty.co.za

and look under Ya’el’s blog posts.

Foreign interest seems to be more focused on Sandton Central and the Atlantic Seaboard

– Ryan Chaitowitz and Salmon Frisby, Firzt Realty Company

Lombardy’s new lease of life The recent relaunch of the 100ha Lombardy Estate

and Health Spa in Pretoria East has elicited renewed

interest from the market and has massively boosted

sales. Greg Dart, business development manager at

Kharafi Holdings, says the company’s aim was always

to create something more contemporary and more

luxurious than most other homes in the Tweefontein

area, which is why it enlisted Cape Town-based

Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects to

collaborate with local firm QTS Architects. Double-

and triple-storey, full-title townhouses are available

from R975 000 to R1,9 million in the Fountains

section, and double-storey, three-bedroom boutique

homes, priced from R2,85 million, are for sale in the

Lombardy Lakes section. The third phase offers

stands for development. These range from 734m2

to 1 950m2 and are priced from R700 000 to

R2,5 million. Lombardy Estate first launched in 2006.

+27 (0)12 809 2270, lombardyestate.co.za

Ear to the groundPam Golding Properties (PGP) says the number

of international buyers purchasing property in

Joburg’s Northern Suburbs has increased. PGP

Hyde Park Branch Managers Jonathan Davies and

Rupert Finnemore say buyers from China and India,

as well as buyers from African countries, such as

Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia, are being attracted

by the growth in mining and mineral beneficiation

in sub-Saharan Africa. Parkmore, Parkview,

Parkwood, Parktown North, Fourways, Kyalami

and Bryanston are among the many suburbs where

mining-driven purchases are taking place. Homes

and townhouses in secure complexes are selling

from R3 million to as much as R30 million, they

add. +27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za

Raising the barLocated on 440ha between Roodepoort and Soweto, Fleurhof is an affordable housing

development that will comprise 8 604 residential units. To serve the community, it will have

seven preschools, three schools, 38 sites for community amenities and parks, five sites for

religious purposes and six sites for business and industry. Soula Proxenos, managing partner

at International Housing Solutions (IHS), which has invested R100 million in the project, says,

‘The government has been highly supportive of private sector developments at the lower

end of the market because of their potential to make a dent in the housing backlog. There

is a huge need for affordable

housing in the country, and it

will likely be decades before

the available supply starts

satisfying demand.’ Four

types of home, ranging from

36m2 to 80m2 in size, will be

built. JSE-listed Calgro M3

Holdings is the developer.

+27 (0)11 300 7500,

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Firzt Realty Company

Join the clubProperty investment and development company Atterbury is developing a modern

and vibrant mixed-used node called the Club, in Hazelwood, Pretoria. Comprising over

30 000m2 of retail, restaurant and office space, the Club is set to become a well-known

landmark, especially because of its location: it’s near the suburbs of Hatfield, Waterkloof

and Brooklyn, and offers convenient access to the N1. The R550-million development will

be constructed in four phases, and is expected to be completed by 2013. Atterbury Group

CEO Louis van der Watt says the Club will have a sophisticated design that pays homage

to the architectural history of Pretoria. +27 (0)12 471 1600, atterbury.co.za.

A new helping handBecause of the global credit crisis, a new tier of

non-bank lenders attempting to fill the void left

by strict bank lending requirements has emerged

in the US and the UK. By offering investors a

different source of funding, second- tier lenders

have begun to make a significant impact on the

property sector. Never far behind international

property markets, South Africa has followed

this trend, with non-bank lenders offering

comprehensive lending solutions to cash-strapped

investors. Paragon Lending Solutions CEO Gary

Palmer says, ‘The fact that banks are increasingly

tightening their lending criteria, even with credible

clients, has spurred investors to begin looking

at alternative credible solutions for funding.’

+27 (0)21 434 0101, paragonlending.co.za

Hot vegFruit & Veg City’s Food Lover’s Market at the Wedge, in Morningside,

has won the title of Gauteng Retailer of the Year at the annual Special

Star awards. Initiated by the South African Council of Shopping Centres,

the criteria for the award include customer service, store design,

store merchandise, store signage, window displays, stock availability,

appearance of staff, overall shopping experience and additional services

available. Ben Rubin, owner of Food Lover’s Market at the Wedge says,

‘We are thrilled with this award, as it’s a clear testament to our dedication

to superior customer service. We have only been open for five months,

and in that time we have taken great pains to ensure that the highest

levels of service are maintained throughout the store, ensuring a tailored

and considered customer experience. This award will only motivate us to

continue on this path.’ The store also won in the Supermarket category.

+27 (0)21 532 5400, fruitandvegcity.co.za

Soweto’s shopping wish listPick n Pay and Shoprite have officially signed as anchor tenants of the

first phase of Soweto City, a development that will include the largest

number of retailers in the township. Mark Brown, CEO of the Brown

Group (TBG), the co-developer of Soweto City, says that extensive

research showed that the people of Soweto had Pick n Pay and Shoprite

on the top of their wish list, and so TBG decided to provide them with

both retailers. The first phase of the development is 90% let, and final

negotiations with other national and international potential tenants are

under way. The developers are ready to break ground in January 2012.

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Green upThe Green Building Council of South Africa has extended its training courses. The Greening Existing Buildings workshop held on 29 September

discussed the importance of going green and provided professionals with a good understanding of the issues associated with the long-term

sustainability of buildings and the optimisation of energy and water efficiency. +27 (0)21 659 5973, gbcsa.org.za


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Going, going …With just 800m2 left to let, the brand-new mixed-use Crake

Investments development, Redlyn Business Park, in Riverhorse

Valley, has been very well received. Situated next to eThekwini

Hospital & Heart Centre, the 9 000m2, A-grade development

combines high visibility with easy access to the N2 and a central,

convenient location. Auction house Dales Bros. occupies a portion

of the lower ground fl oor, while Mustek (owner of the Mecer

personal computers brand), SA Mercantile Shipping and Fotomax

are the other prominent tenants who occupy the retail sites on the

ground fl oor. ‘As well as other smaller components, approximately

600m2 of prime top-fl oor space with beautiful views is still

available and would be ideal for a blue-chip corporate,’ says

Bradley Hancock of Portfolio Property Investments. ‘Tagged at

just R90/m2 to R100/m2, with free parking, this is a very attractive

opportunity.’ +27 (0)31 563 9566, portfolio-property.com

Opening doorsLeading retailers are fl ocking to the latest shopping centre development

in Pietermaritzburg, Edendale Mall, which opened on 29 September. The

mall is situated roughly 7km south-west of the Pietermaritzburg CBD,

catering for the smaller towns and rural areas in the precinct. Developed

by McCormick Property Development and designed by MDS Architects,

Edendale Mall offers consumers 110 shops and abundant parking space.

The R450-million mall of 31 520m2 is connected to an existing value

centre of 6 000m2 as well as to a taxi rank of 8 000m2. The mall is

already 96% let, says Jonathan Tagg of Retail Network Services. Some of

the national retailers who have a presence at Edendale Mall are Mr Price,

Truworths, Markham, Totalsports, Clicks, Sterns and Joshua Doore, as

well as national restaurant franchises, and branches and ATMs of several

major banks. +27 (0)11 807 6995, rns.co.za

Garden settingNow selling off plan, the expansive Driefontein Gardens development

will be situated on the pristine site that's currently home to the Jacob

family, well known on the Dolphin Coast for their popular Driefontein

Nursery. The sea views, rolling hills and 1ha dedicated to magnifi cent

landscaped gardens where children will be free to play are set to give

this development a natural edge. Developed in partnership with multi-

award winning Greg Meyer of Mastercraft, the low-rise, contemporary

units have been designed to complement the particulars of climate and

location. ‘Proximity to the airport as well as the commercial, social and

business opportunities offered by the expanding Ballito area add to the

external lure of this location, while inside, the proposed clubhouse, pool,

braai and picnic areas, bird hide and 24-hour security will make this a

choice place to call home,’ says Terence McMurray of McMurray Real

Estate. +27 (0)32 946 3003, mcmurrayrealestate.co.za

Private splendourDeveloped by Thomas Vlahakis of Zimbali Developments, Umsinsi is in

the fi nal stages of completion and comprises 20 luxuriously designed

homes, including seven newly launched freestanding homes of about

500m2 and priced at R9,7 million. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens,

each home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with the main

bedroom featuring a spa bath, double shower, double basins and a

private patio. The homes all have ducted air conditioning, and large

open-plan living areas with magnifi cent frameless glass doors leading

out onto a wooden deck. Well-positioned private pools lend themselves

to indoor/ outdoor living and set the scene for the enjoyment of the

spectacular views of the sea or the tranquil golf course. ‘The open-plan

kitchens with fi tted Miele gas stoves, double-door fridges and separate

sculleries make entertaining inviting, and the double garages sport, of

course, ample room for a golf cart, too,’ says Cheryl Coburn of Coburn

Property Group. +27 (0)32 946 1448, coburnpropertygroup.co.za


Vermaaklikheid entertainsThe hamlet of Vermaaklikheid lies about three

and a half hours out of Cape Town, on the

Duiwenhoks River, in the Overberg region.

There are only 70 houses there, many of

which are used as holiday homes. De Hoop

Nature Reserve is close by and popular in

whale season, and there’s a private airport

just 35km away. Property prices range from

R1,1 million to R5,5 million, says Jennifer

Seggie, area principal for Pam Golding

Properties (PGP). PGP currently has three

properties on the market in Vermaaklikheid.

+27 (0)28 713 4940, pamgolding.co.za

Rising to the occasionOld Mutual and FirstRand Bank have broken ground on their

joint development of the Portside Building, in the Cape Town

CBD. Attending the ceremony was Western Cape Premier Helen

Zille, who commended the two fi nancial services groups on

their commitment to the economic growth of the Western Cape

Province. The R1,6-billion project represents a sizable investment

in the local economy. Designed by dhk Architects and Louis

Karol Architects, the 32-storey building will be the tallest in the

CBD, taking up the entire block between Buitengracht, Hans

Strijdom, Bree and Mechau streets. The Portside Building will have

52 000m2 of offi ce space and a banking and retail area of 1 200m2,

with ground fl oor access from either side. The developers are

conforming to green building principles and intend applying for a

four-green-star rating for Portside. With its completion scheduled

for late 2014, the Portside Building will serve as the provincial

headquarters of FNB, RMB and Wesbank.

+27 (0)21 530 4581, oldmutualproperty.com

Ingenious moveBidvest Bank has signed a fi ve-year lease for

900m2 of A-grade offi ce space in 33 Martin

Hammerschlag Way, one of fi ve buildings on Cape

Town’s Foreshore that are being revamped. Major

drawcards for Bidvest were the ample parking

space available – a novelty in the CBD – as well as

the easy access to the N1 and N2 highways and

proximity to an IRT terminal. The bank’s offi ce will

be situated on the sixth fl oor that’s being added

to the building. Owned by Ingenuity Property

Investments, 33 Martin Hammerschlag Way is

also getting new elevators, a new foyer and new

fi nishes as part of the renovation. IBM is another

of the building’s blue-chip tenants. The Vodacom

building on the Foreshore is also being upgraded.

JHI’s Selwyn Sharon says interest in offi ce space in

Cape Town has picked up this year, and that future

expansion of the city will take place around the

Cape Town International Convention Centre and

Heerengracht Street. +27 (0)21 943 1000, jhi.co.za

West Coast wonderJust off the R27 (West Coast Road) and some 60km from Cape Town is the Unesco-

proclaimed Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve. The reserve totals 685ha, of which 60ha

has been allocated to an eco- friendly housing development. There are 220 erven of

800m2 each, and the residential component is 80% complete. Pam Golding Properties

is marketing six properties within the reserve. Prices range from R1,6 million for a

three-bedroom cottage to R2,7 million for a 711m2 beachfront plot and R7,7 million for

a designer villa. Most homes on the estate offer views of Table Mountain and Dassen

Island. This unspoilt area is protected against further housing development.

+27 (0)22 451 2188, pamgolding.co.za

‘The developers intend applying for a four-green-star rating for Portside.’

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travellers to London will enjoy 21 days’ exclusive use, per year, of an immaculate and fully furnished apartment in a revamped Edwardian building.

The building includes 49 apartments, with13 fractional ownership investors to a unit. There are � ve apartment types, including one-bedroom executive units of 51m2 and two-bedroom deluxe units of 95m2. Memberships are priced from £114 000 to £270 000 (roughly R1,5 million to R3,5 million). Additional nights may be purchased for less than £100 (about R1 300) a night. Should members not use up all of their allotted days, the balance will be put towards rental inventory, providing a 65% return on the net rate. Members may also swap

their days for stays at other Marriott establishments worldwide. Membership privileges include a 24-hour concierge, a twice-daily maid service, room service, an in-house � orist, in-room dining catered by the chefs of the three-Michelin-star Le Gavroche restaurant, and exclusive business services.

The centrality of the residence gives investors access to some of the best of the city’s attractions, including membership privileges at the Pasley-Tyer business club, the London Golf Club and Marriott Park Lane Hotel’s health club, priority booking and exclusive events at the Royal Opera House, dining and entertainment at Morton’s, and pampering atSpa Illuminata.

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Jack’s Camp was voted number one in the world in the Condé Nast

Traveller Awards last year

Jack of the bushveldJack’s Camp, an oasis in the remote

Makgadikgadi Pan in Botswana, is a

traditional East African, 1940s-style

safari experience. Voted number one in

the world in the Condé Nast Traveller

UK Readers Travel Awards last year, the

camp comprises 10 sophisticated tents

with en-suite bathrooms and indoor and

outdoor showers. It is pitched on a low

grassland knoll among Kalahari fl ora, and

the surrounds offer expansive views and

sightings of wildlife, such as the thousands

of wildebeest and zebra that migrate to

the area in the wet season. Also frequently

spotted are lion, cheetah, meerkat

and fl amingo. +27 (0)21 790 0972,

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Caribbean luxuryThe Royal Apartments is a collection of 36 luxurious residences for sale at Royal Westmoreland

resort, in Barbados. Priced from £265 000 (about R3 million), and ranging from 77m2 to 186m2

in size, these open-plan, one- to three-bedroom apartments are colonial in style, with spacious

balconies, natural stone fl oors, coral renderings and air conditioning throughout. Overlooking

the Platinum Coast, Royal Westmoreland is an established 300ha villa community with a

championship golf course, spa facilities, tennis courts and a large communal swimming pool.

Property maintenance is provided, and the apartments can be rented out on the owners’ behalf

as part of Royal Westmoreland’s rental programme. +44 1524 782 649, royalwestmoreland.com

Choose ChelseaNew to property and design fi rm Finchatton is a three-storey Manresa

Road apartment in prime London’s Chelsea, priced at £25 million

(just shy of R290 million). The 595m2 property includes three

bedrooms, a gym, a private outdoor terrace, a relaxation room with

bamboo trees, and a walk-in wine cellar. The home is close to Chelsea

Cinema on King’s Road and pays tribute to the area’s silver-screen

heritage with its own media/cinema room. Also close by are the

Ciné Lumière, the Science Museum’s IMAX theatre, and the South

Kensington tube station. +44 207 591 2700, fi nchatton.co.uk

French escapeAn investment opportunity like no other has presented itself in the

bastide of Monpazier, a heritage site in south-west France, where a

beautiful three-storey, 350m2 stone home dating back to 1286 is for

sale. The property would be the ideal place in which to either live out

your retirement years, make your permanent home, use as a secure

holiday home or convert to a chambres d'hotes (B & B). The entrance

hall, laundry, shower and boiler room are on the ground fl oor; on

the fi rst fl oor are charming entertainment areas, including a large

living room, separate dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two

bathrooms. There are several attic rooms on the top fl oor as well as

two additional bedrooms with a toilet. The home features modern

conveniences, such as central heating. Permission has also been

granted to build a roof terrace to extend the house. The property

is priced at ¤300 000 (a little under R3,1 million) and is being sold

through a private seller with extensive knowledge of French property

law. A picturesque haven dotted with restaurants, cafés, art galleries

and artisanal shops, Monpazier is one of the best-preserved bastides

in the country. The town of Villeréal is close by and offers further

shopping facilities, and Bergerac’s international airport is only

45 minutes away. +33 553 220 885, Fionafi [email protected]

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1–2This upmarket log home in the Cola Conservancy sold for R2,3 million through Pam

Golding Properties. 3Myoli and Cola beaches. 4A relaxing day out at Myoli Beach.

Garden Routeinvestment, real estate, news & leisure

The quaint coastal town of Sedge� eld, on the Garden Route, has been drawing more and more attention from investors and holidaymakers since it was accredited

as the � rst Cittaslow town in Africa. Cittaslow is a global organisation that promotes quality of life and represents the resistance to life in the fast lane.

Walter Bakker, marketing manager for Pam Golding Properties Sedge� eld, says that the slow-paced, relaxed lifestyle in Sedge� eld has been boosted by the presence of surfers, volleyball players and other

beach and surf enthusiasts. Other attractions that have seen the town growing in its appeal are a new co� ee shop, a beach volleyball court, a surf shop, a pub, and the Slow Festival that takes place annually in July.

Because of the town’s increased international exposure, interest in its residential property market is also growing, says Walter: ‘Word has spread that, even in the early millions, there are excellent value-for-money homes available, and more and more of these are being snapped up by smart investors and those who have waited to capitalise on such opportunities

to � nally purchase their longed-for seaside home.’ A two-bedroom, one-bathroom home with a full one-bedroom guest suite and kitchen can be purchased for R895 000, while a three-bedroom, two-bathroom family home of 1 115m2, goes for around R999 000. The price of beachfront stands ranges from R1,97 million to R3,3 million. Walter adds that 60% to 70% of homeowners are permanent residents, and that building activity in Sedge� eld has resumed, with numerous new homes springing up. +27 (0)44 343 1287, pamgolding.co.za

� e quality of life that Sedgefi eld off ers is

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into a gated estate

The ins and outs of property valuesTraditionally, the Garden Route’s property market has lagged behind other markets, and

subsequently has been slower to recover than others after the recession. Peter Maré, owner of the

Sotheby’s International Realty franchise in Knysna, says that this is because numerous out-of-town

sellers are not realistic about local market conditions and are asking too much for their properties.

Many sellers in the region are also not under the same financial pressures as those in other areas, as

evidenced by the lower-than-average number of distressed property sales in Knysna. According to

Lew Geffen, chairman of Sotheby’s International Realty in South Africa, overpricing in Knysna could

cause demand to dry up in a market that is almost entirely made up of second homes. Lew says,

‘In tough economic times the number of potential buyers is limited anyway, while would-be sellers

often don’t realise that market conditions in the town are quite different to those in which they have

their primary residences.’ However, Lew adds, the demand for coastal homes has increased recently,

and that those who want to sell now should seek advice on pricing their properties correctly.

+27 (0)44 384 0134, sirknysna.co.za

Spa-liciousThe renowned leisure and lifestyle destination,

Fancourt, has something exciting to offer on

the spa and wellness front. A finalist in the

Resort/Hotel Spa Category in the 2011 Les

Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards, the

Fancourt Spa features 10 treatment rooms,

including a hydrotherapy room, a heated

Roman bath, a couple’s treatment room

and a shower room. Its new spa treatments

include the half-day Spa Splendour Package,

consisting of a Pure Being Body Massage

Ritual, a Foot and Hand Ritual and a Healing

Earth Facial. Another unique treatment is the

D’Vine Pinotage Facial, which forms part of

the spa’s new Water and Earth Ritual Package.

There’s even a Glowing Golfer Package for the

golf enthusiast. +27 (0)44 804 0000,

fancourt.co.za

A boost, by George!The southern Cape city of George

is known for its scenic environment,

mild climate and, more recently,

for its value-for-money properties,

previously unheard of in this affluent

area. Tim Kirby, owner of the Sotheby’s

International Realty franchise in

George, says, ‘In the boom years from

2003 to 2008, prices rose rapidly in

George and in nearby towns, such as

Wilderness and Sedgefield, as well as

in the luxury golf estates dotted along

the Southern Cape coast.’ But because

of the recession, property prices have

dropped and are now more accessible

to the average buyer as well as to local

salary earners. You can now purchase

older homes in George for around

R850 000 to R1,2 million, and there

are also superb opportunities for those

wanting to buy into a gated estate. Tim

says, ‘In many cases, serviced stands

in security estates here are being sold

for less than they originally cost, with

prices ranging from as little as R80 000

to about R650 000.’ Another hit with

the buyers are lock-up-and-go holiday

homes which make for excellent

long-term investments, such as the

14 three-bedroom, two-bathroom units

in Wilderness Milkwood gated estate,

which are available from R1,2 million.

+27 (0)44 873 2519, sirgeorge.co.za

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Embracing Mother Nature

The collective vision of Stella and Christopher Bettany and an a� uent African businessman, Quilálea is an idyllic island paradise.

The story begins with Stella and Christopher, originally hedge fund managers in London. They discovered a young local, Gabriel, and his backpackers’ retreat on Benguerra Island in Mozambique while holidaying, and it was a friendship that would inspire a change of heart, career and destination. What was the original backpackers’ is now the stylish and luxurious Azura Resort, which is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, perfect location alongside a coral reef, and its modern facilities, which include a Padi dive centre.

With the success of Azura under their belt, it was a natural decision to acquire Quilálea Private Island when it came on the market. Situated in northern Mozambique, the island was tired, run down and in need of some good, old-fashioned love and a

big dose of passion. O� cial renovations started in February and today the result is Azura Quilélea – simply heavenly. Nine villas have been magically transformed into romantic, and private dwellings that are perfect for the ultimate escape.

Quilálea is essentially an eco resort, and while it’s luxurious, it also embraces all green principles and encourages its guests to do the same. In fact, in the bedrooms, guests have the option to choose the ‘Eco’ switch, which makes use of solar panels and minimal electricity, or the ‘Luxe’ switch, which turns on the air conditioning. The island, however, lies in the path of a gentle ocean breeze and creates its own cooling patterns, and thanks to this, Quilálea has been certi� ed by the World Health Organisaton as the only malaria-free island in Mozambique.

There is no airstrip; there is no helicopter pad. The only access to Quilálea is by speedboat. Add to this no cellphone reception and you have the ultimate in exclusivity and seclusion.

� is November sees the reopening of Quilálea Private Island as Azura Quilálea,

a masterpiece of luxury and natural splendour situated in the pristine Quirimbas Archipelago

National Park

Industry leader Andrew Shapland, the

Roving Ambassador, introduces Azura at

Quilálea, which takes island destinations

into a new dimension in eco tourism and

takes you beyond ‘Six Senses’.

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Gambling on paradiseA group of business professionals from Macau, but based in South Africa, have expressed their interest in building a casino on the site of the

Maputo International Fair (Facim) in Ricatla, in the southern Marracuene district. The Export Promotion Institute (Ipex) says the project is just

one example of the contacts made during the most recent fair. Other parties are interested in building hotels on the site. Ipex is seeking ways

to make the site economically viable throughout the year rather than for just the couple of weeks in which the Facim takes place.

‘The natural gas discovery has recoverable potentialof 6 trillioncubic feet’

� e casino project is just one example of the contacts made during the most recent Maputo International Fair

Oiling up MozambiqueInvestors are buying into the development of a $4 billion (R30 billion) liquefi ed natural gas (LNG) terminal, located in the deep-water Rovuma

Basin, off the Mozambican coast. London’s AIM-listed Cove Energy holds an 8,5% stake, while Mumbai-based Bharat Petroleum Corporation

(BPCL), one of the largest public sector oil marketing companies, will invest $400 million (R3 billion) for a 10% stake in the project. An

additional 10% has been bought by Videocon Hydrocarbon Holdings. In the six blocks in the terminal owned between BPLC and Videocon,

four major natural gas discoveries have been made, encouraging additional exploration and, probably, further commercial developments.

Mozambique’s state-owned oil company, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, holds a 15% share in the project, while a 20% stake belongs to

Japan-based Mitsui E & P’s Mozambique subsidiary. Texas-based Anadarko Petroleum holds the largest stake, with 36,5% in hand. D. Rajkumar,

MD and CEO of BPCL, says, ‘We have a world-class natural gas discovery in Mozambique, with recoverable potential of 6 trillion cubic feet.’

Global engineering companies KBR and Technip have been commissioned to perform pre-FEED studies on the terminal.


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Some people start their businesses on a wing and prayer. Not so with Jo Morreira, director of Blue Living Properties, who had a clear vision for her own realty company after years of working for bigger corporates.

‘It wasn’t about ego, or even seeking my fortune,’ says Jo, although she says she has “an entrepreneurial spirit”.

‘I wanted to offer a fl exible, highly personalised service to my clients and follow through with consistency, versatility and excellence.’

She says she conceived a niche company where clients could pop in for a cappuccino and a chat – ‘nothing intimidating, no huge, soulless boardrooms, just honest service and communication.’

She then proceeded to look around for a “strong, dynamic team”.

‘I wanted a sales team with the same values, integrity, and work ethic as me. People who are willing to give 100% to every task.’

She found this in an all-female staff: Louise Henning, Sue Prior and Jemini Netscher. ‘Louise has built and sold many of her own homes and is honest, direct, brilliant at valuing property and is very vibrant and well-connected. Sue is down-to-earth, and has a psychology background so has strong interpersonal skills and an extra insight into what people want, while Jemini is our

admin wiz.’ Of herself, Jo says she is unfailingly patient, calm and “highly tolerant”.

‘So far, this is a woman’s only agency. We are family people with our own children and parents. We want to treat our clients the way we want other agents to treat our children when they’re buying their fi rst house or our parents when they’re selling to move to a retirement home.’

When it comes to selling homes, Jo says, you’re really selling “lifestyle and dreams”. ‘It’s all based on a huge amount of trust, and often, women have a natural facility for this. I’m not saying I’ll never employ a man – but he’ll have to be a pretty special kind of guy!’ she laughs.

The ‘Blue Living’ name started with the fact that Jo’s favourite colour is blue. ‘It’s symbolic of water. The logo is of an olive branch, a metaphor for new life and peace.’

Jo says clients often need guidance to see beyond what is immediately visible. ‘Sometimes it’s hard to see

the fi nished product and one small adjustment can make all the difference in a new property.’ She says it’s usually the biggest asset people will own and buyers want to feel ‘nurtured’ through the process.

‘I love marrying a buyer with a seller, being exposed to people’s individual decor and designs, and seeing how people interpret their personal space.

‘But most of all, I enjoy the fi nal product: a happy ending for buyer and seller. The feeling is one of complete closure.’

Jo and her team are on hand for a cappuccino, a chat, and most importantly, a highly personal and professional residential real estate service.

Expansive 5 bedroomed family home with cottage, swimming pool and tennis court on 3222m2.

Art Deco, New York styled north facing 2 bedroomed apartment in prestigious heritage building.

3 stands available in exclusive NE facing Estate with unparalleled views of Keurbooms River and Lagoon and the Tsitsikamma Mountains.

Jo: 082 371 4358 | Sue: 084 610 0453 | Louise: 083 260 9912Offi ce: 011 447 2556 | Fax: 011 447 3360

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TEN MELVILLE, ILLOVOMELROSE STREET, BIRDHAVEN

GLENEAGLES, KILLARNEY OCEAN VIEW ESTATE, PLETTENBERG BAY

Expansive 5 bedroomed family home with cottage, swimming pool and tennis court on 3222m

R5.5 MILLION

Art Deco, New York styled north facing 2 bedroomed apartment in prestigious heritage building.

R1.6 MILLION R2.5 MILLION – R4.9 MILLION

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Executive living at its best. 166m2 northfacing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with huge patio.

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WINELANDS LIVINGOur award winning Seeff team can assist you to find your ideal property in the Winelands. They can also advise you about the excellent schools in the Paarl area, as well as Bridge House Private School in Franschhoek. It’s all about quality of life for the whole family! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SALES / LETTING

Well positioned 440 m² home with double volume lounge & entertainment area leading to expansive verandah with views. 3 En-suite bedrooms + AC & UFH.Melina 082 419 9928 [email protected] 021 876 4592 Web ref 248 610

DOMAINE DES ANGES SOLE MANDATE AT R6.5M

Grande Six bedroom Villa overlooking the Signature hole with incredible views of the lake & mountains. Masterpiece of 790m² of home on large 1300m² plot. Exclusively to be viewed with Dot Fraser: 083 261 0652 [email protected]

PEARL VALLEY GOLF ESTATE SOLE MANDATE AT R9.25M

A beautiful 883 plot nestled on the edge of a lake on this prestigious countrylifestyle estate situated between Paarl & Franschhoek. Plan your home & move! Sonja 082 333 5731 [email protected] 021 876 4592 www.valdevie.co.za

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VAL DE VIE ESTATE SOLE MANDATE AT R1.9M

North facing 4 bedroom home of 665m² bordering a nature reserve with zebra & buck. Offers 3 garages, luxurious entertainment areas and high level finishes.Peter 082 55 333 96 [email protected] 021 876 4592 www.valdevie.co.za

VAL DE VIE ESTATE EXCLUSIVE VIEWING AT R8.95M

Still fresh FOR SALE

FOR SALE – A Fine Neo-Classical Restored Cape Dutch Homestead in Stellenbosch

Imagine yourself living in this historical manor house, built in 1812 – the very same year in which Boschendal Estate Manor House was built. The property’s pedigree is practically peerless: a national monument, it dates back to 1692, and the fi rst title deed carries the signature of Cape Governor Simon van der Stel.

Offers around R16,9 million are invited. This fi ne property comprises:

Manor House• Cellar• Cottage• Wagon House• Outbuilding (presently used as stables)• Four-car garage•

till freshafter all these years!

To view, please contact Owner on +27 (0)71 372 2883 or [email protected].

Conveniently situated some 4 km from the Stellenbosch town centre, the property is bordered by a security estate on one side and vineyards and fruit trees on the other, making it both secure and picturesque, with lovely lawns and gardens extending to a perennial stream. Nearly 10 years of intensive restoration work on the house and outbuilding has been done, ensuring that the property is good for another 200 years! Yellowwood fl oors and ceilings and stinkwood/yellowwood doors, and a tiled entrance and kitchen lend a sense of charm and history to the house, while the thatched roof and thick walls keep it cool in summer.

The Manor House (635 sqm) is confi gured for two bedrooms, but there is additional space in the roof for at least another three. The cottage (308 sqm) has three large bedrooms, and the wagon house (256 sqm) has an additional two large bedrooms with living rooms. The building next to the house is presently used as stables (96 sqm), but is suited to use as a

house or staff accommodation. The cellar (430 sqm) is a blank canvas, its uses limited only to what you can imagine!

Run your own business from this oasis of calm! You could live in the Manor House while hiring out the other buildings as wedding or conference venues, or use them for guest accommodation, or convert them to a fi nancially viable wellness centre and spa, or offi ce space.

Stellenbosch is conveniently close to Cape Town International Airport, Franschhoek and Somerset West and boasts one of South Africa’s fi nest universities and is well known for the quality of its schools. The town offers incredible mountain scenery, wine farms, restaurants, the Conservatoire of Music, heritage sites and golf clubs, and is the home of Maties Rugby!

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A MIX OF BUSHVELD AND COASTALBedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 229074A stunning, spacious double storey home on an elevated plot with 180O sea views across False Bay.

[O] 028 273 8808 JOHN DU TOIT 084 460 6070

ESTABLISHED AND TRANQUIL Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 246645Very well kept home walking distance to all amenities. Lovely easy flow interior. Renovated kitchen. On 778 m² plot.

[O] 028 313 0390 PIERRE THERON 082 492 1676

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME IN UPINGTONBedrooms 24 Bathrooms 23 WEB 211835Well-known B&B. Wedding functions & conferences. Investors can transform this property: Upington boasts a new hospital, plans for a Mall and solar farms in the area.

[O] 054 331 2166 LESLEY LIEBENBERG 082 473 6942

EXUDES SOPHISTICATED ENERGY - VIEWS!Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 WEB 247166Prestigious property on Northern slope boasting tennis court, pool. On a sub-divisible stand.

[O] 011 476 3536 NORAH WHITTINGHAM-JONES 083 628 5290

EXCEPTIONAL CLUSTER - MINT CONDITION!Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 248388Reception areas lead onto covered patio, garden and pool. Excellent kitchen. Study and sewing room. SQ with bathroom. Extra parking.

[O] 011 476 3536 RUTH MARAIS 082 851 8133

SPACIOUS HOME WITH COTTAGE!Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 242767Lounge/dining with family room to covered patio, pool and garden. Thatch lapa with bar. Cottage (75m²). Borehole.

[O] 011 476 3536 ELIZABETH GODLEWSKA 083 378 3017

IT’S A NO-NO! NO PAINTING, NO FIXING!Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 244706Convenient, friendly family home. All you could ever want! Spacious master bedroom. Secluded patio overlooking mature, manicured lawn. Values like this sell quickly. Call now!

[O] 011 476 3536 CHRIS LIEBENBERG 074 117 4971

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HERMANUS R2 600 000 UPINGTON R9 000 000 NORTHCLIFF EXT2 R11 500 000

BLOUBERGSTRAND R6 295 000 BIG BAY WATERFRONT R2 300 000 ROOI ELS R4 500 000 NEG.

FAIRLAND R3 200 000 MORET R1 890 000 WILGEHEUWEL R945 000

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FOR ONCE, THE TERM “EXCLUSIVE OFFER”ACTUALLY MEANS SOMETHING.Vered is pleased to offer the most exclusive properties in Hyde Park and Sandhurst with the most sought-after addresses in Johannesburg.For an appointment to view these magnificent homes, please contact Stephen Brick 082 551 7971 or Nina Obel 082 552 7325. Or visitwww.vered.co.za to find out about other exceptional properties that we have available. We’re confident you’ll find just what you want.

This architectural masterpiece is elegant, impressive and full of character. The home is situated in the most prestigious position in Sandhurst. Wonderfulreception rooms spill out to a grand terrace overlooking a unique garden, sparkling pool and Putting-Green. All the magnificent bedrooms are en-suite andthe master suite is sensational. The gourmet kitchen is well appointed for the top connoisseur. Includes an enormous gym, Billiard room, sauna and winecellar complete the picture.

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SANDHURST

An elegant, gracious Cape Dutch-Gable. Home set on approx 6900sqm of magnificent ground situated in an affluent and influential gated community. This superb home artfully achieves a functional balance of beauty, comfort and convenience. High imposing ceilings, wooden shutters, Waterford Crystalchandeliers and wonderful flow of spacious rooms are all painstakingly engineered to embrace the most discerning living expectations. A wine cellar andfitted bar flows out to a romantic courtyard. A deep feeling of contentment emanates from this lovely home which oozes charm & character and lends itselfto warm & gracious hospitality. Come and fall in love.

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The Bull Run Restaurant is famed for its prime cuts of exquisite South African beef – served via it’s own in-house butchery – and an extensive selection of the fi nest Cape wines. Situated near popular nightspots in the upmarket suburb of Sandton, the energy and vibe of the Bull Run

caters for any occasion – be it a business lunch, dinner before a night on the town, or a corporate function.

Tel + 27 (0)11 884 - 1400 | E-mail [email protected] Bookings [email protected]

Opposite the Johannesburg Stock ExchangeAdjacent to the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton

20 Maude Street, Sandton

BEAUTIFUL FREESTANDING KITCHENS AND

FURNITURE.

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Vasco Henriques

Fountains, fireplace surrounds, pots, architectural decorative items, statuary made in concrete/paint

finishes or re-constituted sandstone or limestone

Website www.vascohenriques.co.za Email [email protected] R512 near Lanseria

Nooitgedacht Tel 084-495-4435 Open Monday - Sunday

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Luxury 2-Bed V&A Waterfront ApartmentModern 2-bedroom apartment with quality finishes,

situated high up in the new Kylemore block and offering stunning views. Open plan with 2 en-suite bedrooms.

Included are 2 parking bays and storeroom. Great investment property currently under long-term lease to

5-star tenant. The V&A offers the best lifestyle investment with all amenities on your doorstep. Make it your own.

Asking R7,8-million, all offers considered

Contact Bryan on +27 (0)78 879 7354

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V&AV&ALuxury 2-Bed V&A Waterfront Apartmentodern 2-bedroom apartment with quality finishes,

situated high up in the new Kylemore block and offering stunning views. Open plan with 2 en-suite bedrooms.

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Sometimes it’s good to be driven up the wall

We can’t get enough of vinyl

wall art. From quirky motifs to

elaborate designs in any colour

imaginable, they add personality

to any space. Lucia De Waal of De Waal Art

talks to us about this growing trend of vinyl wall

stickers, the benefi ts of working from home and

why everyone is falling in love with South African

design symbols.

could talk

IF THESE WALLS

Q What gave you the idea to design wall stickers as decor items?I studied BA Fine Art, and instead

of waitressing, as many of my

contemporaries did, I decided to

design murals for companies and

private clients, and these were

published in magazines. When

my children were old enough and

I had more freedom I decided

to resurrect my design skills and

started my wall art business from

home via the internet and other

media. I enjoy the best of both

worlds, namely working at home

surrounded by my family and

servicing customers nationally.

Q Where do you draw inspiration from for your new ranges?Our beautiful country, its people

and, of course, my clients, who

challenge me constantly with new

ideas and concepts for custom

designs. I love doing bespoke

designs and working with my

clients to create something

interesting specifi cally for them.

Q Why is wall art, especially stickers, growing as a trend?Vinyl art is trendy, fun, playful

and sometimes whimsical. It takes

the seriousness out of art as we

know it. And it is affordable –

for just R1 000 you can make a

showstopper of a statement on a

large wall space.

Q What are some of the most popular design requests you get from clients?My Homesoil Collection has been

doing very well. It features typical

South African elements such

as windmills, pendoring trees,

acacia trees and, of course, our

national symbol, the springbok.

I think that as South Africans

we are becoming prouder and

more aware of the fact that

home- grown design and art

doesn’t have to take second

place to any other designs or

products from abroad.

+27 (0)21 790 9120,

dewaalart.com

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