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GREEN

14 HOT STUFFEssential eco-friendly gadgets –

a clock powered by water, and a

green universal charger.

21 TREADING LIGHTLYEco-sensitive innovations in a

Cape Town home, and the green

success of Melrose Arch.

27 ROOT TO TIPThese experts have the goods

to keep your home green and

cost- effective to run.

51 SOLAR FLAIRGreen Star-accredited

architect, Matthew Friedland,

on eco-sensitive design.

56 GREENING FROMTHE BOTTOM UPAn eco-warrior’s haven –

the Green Design Centre

at Waterfall Country Estate

in Midrand.

TRENDS

10 HOT PLATEOrganic food and an

eco-friendly restaurant are

on our radar this month.

11 HOT SHOPDesigner clothes, watches,

shoes and an ode to Vivienne

Westwood cause a stir.

12 HOT DECOR & DESIGNAdvice from Richard Shaw

of Head Interiors, and hot

decor trends.

29 WOMEN IN INDUSTRYAugust is Women’s Month. We

chat to women who’ve made it in

their respective industries.

39 OUR GARDENOF EDENThe Garden Route, a fairy-tale

come to life, is brimming with

investment potential.

LUXURY

9 A ROYAL AFFAIRGetting the royal treatment at the

V & A Waterfront’s newest luxury

hotel, the Queen Victoria.

36 SOCIETYOut and about with Gauteng’s

most wanted.

50 WIN!A Bissell POWERwash

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61 AN EDUCATIONAL EVENINGDinner at Sandton’s sleek

Moloko Strathavon Hotel.

DESIGN

16 PURE & SIMPLEAn architect updates her South

Coast beach cottage.

96 A FEEL FORGREENNever before has the meeting of

aesthetics and eco-friendliness

been more prominent. This

is our pick of the hottest,

greenest decor items.

REAL ESTATE

65 VISIONARY INTERPRETATIONGuest Editor, Linda Erasmus,

CEO of Fine & Country South

Africa, explains the importance

of getting to grips with the

Consumer Protection Act.

66 RESIDENTIALTwo new residential estates that

prioritise eco-sensitivity.

67 COMMERCIALRosebank is becoming a

hotspot for commercial and

residential property.

68 OFFSHOREThe emerging African cities of

Gabarone and Lusaka, a quaint

villa in Provence, and how to buy

property in the UK discreetly.

MOZAMBIQUE

79 FINDING MOTHER NATUREA unique investment opportunity

at The Peninsula Club.

81 Polana Serena Hotel commits to

sustainability, elephant families’

reunion, and deluxe resorts with a

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PROPERTY neighbourhood watch


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Clear evidence of the recovering property market in Cape Town was apparent at the launch of The Factory Apartments, held recently at Aquacor’s head o� ce. As Group Chairman

Arthur Quinton, whose architectural practice spearheaded all of Aquacor’s landmark successes, such as Metropolis in Green Point and Millwood in Bryanston, pointed out when welcoming some 90 guests to the event, ‘The fact that so many of you are here proves that the recession is over!’

By the end of the evening, the � rst 20 apartments in this 129-unit, seven-� oor building had been signed for – an amazing achievement in a market that has been moribund for the last two years.

Observatory’s ‘quiet investment revolution’The Factory Apartments will be located in the trendy suburb of Observatory, just 4km south-east of the CBD. This vibey residential area is enjoying something of a quiet investment revolution, as small businesses, art shops and galleries redevelop existing properties all along the well-known Lower Main Road strip. Surrounded by a plethora of well-attended tertiary institutions, it’s also a favourite suburb for young professionals, artists, media workers and postgraduates.

Cape Town, the Los Angeles of Africa

Matthew Quinton, Aquacor’s new business director, says he is delighted with the market’s response, especially the number of up-country buyers from Johannesburg and Durban. ‘Savvy investors always start with “location, location, location”. From that point of view, I predict that Cape Town is poised for another regional house price mini-boom that will outstrip the national averages.’

‘Cape Town is clearly the Los Angeles of Africa,’ he adds. ‘Everyone wants to be here: it has the best-run municipality

in the world, and has just been chosen as the “World’s Best Destination” by the in� uential tourist website, TripAdvisor.’

The Cape wins the ‘semigration’ war

Matthew says, ‘You just have to look at the “semigration’ statistics to see why Cape Town’s property values are set to rise well above the rest of the country’s. FNB’s Inter-provincial Home Buyer Monitor, published last month, clearly shows that Cape Town is the overall winner in the competition to attract skilled labour. According to prominent economist, John Loos, the Western Cape has shown a positive or “net inward” migration of +10,6%, compared to the next best province, Gauteng, which recorded a slight loss of skilled labour, showing a net outbound migration rate of -1,1%!’

Ideal investment for parents of students

Michael Morris, Aquacor’s � nancial director, underlined another bene� t of investing in The Factory Apartments. ‘Our new development is located at the educational epicentre of Cape Town, with UCT, CPUT, AFDA and Damelin all being within a 4km radius, and is excellently catered for by public and campus transport systems. So for any parent of a child starting their studies in Cape Town in 2013, investing in The Factory Apartments is something of a no-brainer.’

Michael adds, ‘Student accommodation is at a premium here. Instead of paying rent or exorbitant res. fees, you can house your child in your own secure, well-positioned apartment, which after three years will have developed into a potent foothold in the country’s most sought-after property market! A fair proportion of sales to date have been to exactly this pro� le of buyer. The huge demand for accommodation in the area also ensures that investors will not struggle to � nd tenants: rental demand in Observatory, not just from students, but also from young professionals, has been surging.’

Luxury features at affordable prices

The building itself o� ers features that are rare in the area, including a rooftop entertainment deck with a swimming pool and braai area, as well as a gym and laundry, secure undercover parking and 24-hour manned security.

No corners have been cut on � nishings and interiors: all apartments will be � tted with kitchen cupboards in a superior two-tone melamine and kitchen countertops � nished in a light-coloured granite; all bathroom brassware is by Grohe; and 600mm porcelain tiles have been used throughout.

‘We’ve even included built-in desks in the studio apartments – perfect for students, who simply have to move in,’ says Matthew. ‘We were fortunate to have the expertise of co-developer Ron Stringfellow, ex-CEO of Southern Sun Hotels, who worked closely with the architects and interior design team to ensure we created spaces that really work for the residents.’

The building will also be equipped with both wired and wireless high-speed broadband connectivity, which will allow for networked inter-apartment gaming.

‘Buyers are amazed that we have been able to o� er luxury features of this kind for average selling prices of around R17 000/m2,’ says Matthew.

Construction on The Factory Apartments is due to get under way in 2012, with completion anticipated for mid 2013. JLK Construction, which Aquacor has used for nearly 20 years, will be building the development.

Aquacor’s new development, � e Factory Apartments in Observatory, is primed to take full advantage of the recovering property market in the Mother City.

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� is month you simply must …

One cannot be tickled green, see green when angry or have a green Monday. Those expressions go to the more user-friendly colours – pink, red and blue, respectively. But don’t do away with green just yet, because with the rise of new urbanism, including energy e� ciency, sustainability and the importance of reducing one’s carbon footprint, green is the coolest hue on thecolour merry-go-round.

Welcome to our annual Green issue. Did you know the � rst use of green as a colour was in the year 700? The word is also closely associated with the verb ‘growan’, meaning ‘to grow’, and represents nature and new beginnings. Quite perfect, really, since this is also my debut issue as editor of The Property Magazine. This month we provide knowledge, tips and ideas aimed at inspiring you to live a more eco-inspired life. Look out for our leaf icon in the pages that follow – it indicates a green interest story.

‘Go green’ is the catchphrase of our time. People want to be seen as green; they want to be associated with green … And heaven help you if you don’t recycle! Living a green life is nothing

new: former US Vice-President Al Gore emerged as the green cause’s foremost evangelist in 2006.Watching your carbon footprint is no longer just about separating your glass, paper and plastic, or building a worm farm in your back

garden. It’s no longer about taking your own shopping bag in lieu of the supermarket’s plastic ones or using energy-e� cient light bulbs. All good practices, mind you – but nowadays it’s simply not enough.

You need to start from the bottom up, from the bricks and mortar of your home or workspace. Reuse the materials that you already own; install water e� cient accessories and solar heating panels; and purchase from local suppliers. There are green building regulations, leases and, thanks to the earth-friendly Green Building Council of South Africa, Green Star ratings, in place to help you. And even better for all the green-blooded people out there, studies by the GBCSA have shown that people in green buildings su� er less from � u and asthma as a result of better ventilation and environmentally friendly paint and furniture.

To be honest, there will never be ‘Green Rain’ or Roxanne putting on the green light. And having a Mr Green in Reservoir Dogs just doesn’t have the same ring to it. But, that said, if you look at the immense success of the green movement, and a couple of green superheroes to boot, there is something to be said for the colour green and its powerful PR company. So if you have not already, why not jump on the ‘Save the Planet’ bandwagon and enjoy the ride.

Visit the Marion on Nicol boutique hotel in

Sandton. The hotel’s decor is a visual feast,

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

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

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

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world-renowned Victoria

& Alfred Waterfront, the

majestic Queen Victoria Hotel lies in a

precinct of heritage buildings elegantly

perched between Cape Town Harbour

and Table Mountain. And, yes, you

guessed it: it has what are arguably

the best views in Cape Town. Most of

the 35 rooms look out onto either the

sweeping mountain or the dock, and

the hotel itself is a sight to behold.

The heritage building’s

transformation into the chic,

contemporary, luxury Queen Victoria

Hotel was achieved by a dedicated

creative team comprising Tarryn

Cohen of Peerutin Architects and

interior designer Francois du Plessis.

The result is a glamorous enclave of

sophistication and opulence where

every detail has been considered, from

the wallpaper decals of Queen Victoria

to the bespoke scent that wafts

through the passageways. Presented

with a splendid palette of grey, taupe

and silver with regal purple and lilac

accents, a dramatic three-storey spiral

staircase, marble-clad walls, glass

elevator, crystal chandeliers and the

South African-designed interior, which

jump out at you, you really do feel as if

you have arrived.

Francois says injecting some South

African fl avour into the interiors was

one of his main aims: ‘Jacques Erasmus

designed some lighting fi xtures;

there are Gregor Jenkin tables in the

restaurant; Louise Gelderblom ceramics

and fynbos-print wallpaper,’ he says.

The culinary offering at the hotel is

the 36-seat restaurant and bar, Dash,

named after the queen’s beloved

King Charles spaniel. Executive Chef

Stephen Templeton takes a classic

French approach to cooking and, apart

from the caviar, all the ingredients are

locally sourced. The menu is concise,

well priced, and changes every few

weeks as new ingredients become

available. Stephen and his team even

went the extra mile by sourcing

a home-grown, 18-month-mature

cheddar called the Queen Victoria from

a dairy in Prince Albert.

The interiors of Dash complement

the sense of drama Stephen achieves

with the contents of the oval, uneven

plates. The artwork is supplied by the

Everard Read Gallery across from the

Portswood precinct and every few

months it gets replaced with new

work by local artists. The parquet

wooden fl ooring, black leather seats,

quirky black Gregor Jenkin tables,

signature royal-purple bar stools and

otherworldly mirrored wall unite to

create an intimate, provocative space.

Stephen believes that dining out

should be a formal occasion with a

theatrical element to it, and between

the aesthetically pleasing dishes he

creates and the dramatic interiors, this

principle is expertly adhered to.

But the most striking feature

of the Queen Victoria Hotel is its

location, says Newmark Hotels MD Neil

Markovitz. ‘Although you are in the

hub of the Waterfront, it doesn’t feel

like it. The quiet and calm ambience

of the Portswood precinct makes you

feel as if your are away from the hustle

and bustle,’ he says. When choosing

the site for the new hotel, Neil and

his team felt it was important that

guests experience fi ve-star tranquillity.

‘The Queen Victoria is in an exclusive

position, giving high accessibility to

Cape Town’s leisure and entertainment

nucleus, the Waterfront, which

amplifi es its fi ve-star offering. Not to

mention that every guest is treated like

royalty,’ says Neil.

+27 (0)21 418 1466,

newmarkhotels.com

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Earth-friendly and indulgent restaurants, tea rooms, markets and organic foods that will leave you feeling fantastic in body and soul.

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KEITH FRISLEYis the new executive chef at The Terrace at

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sandton.

With this award-winning chef at the helm,

patrons can look forward to dishes that are

honest, pure and true to the produce.

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

trains – but I got married soon after. I prefer

having my feet on the ground because I have

someone special to go home to!

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

in competitions as it builds character and

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

interested in now is having a satisfi ed customer

every day and, of course, all the accolades that

are bestowed on The Terrace at Fairlawns.

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

boutique hotel in every way, from taking the

call for a reservation to seeing customers off

after their stay.

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

caulifl ower and caramel popcorn; springbok

loin with red cabbage, mustard and parsley,

and then sinful chocolate with Black Forest

ham, hazelnut and cherry.

Terrace Restaurant,

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa.

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

High-tea delightsMention Crabtree & Evelyn and luxurious bath and body beauty products shimmer to mind. Those seeking

to take the experience up a notch can do so at The Tearoom above Crabtree & Evelyn’s store at the Design

Quarter in Fourways. The Tearoom is beautifully decorated along quintessential English country lines. Here you

may munch on organic preserves and cucumber sandwiches, safe in the knowledge that Crabtree & Evelyn

goes out of its way to reduce its carbon footprint by supporting green initiatives, such as Food & Trees for

Africa and the group’s own Whole Earth recycling initiative. +27 (0)11 465 8276; crabtree-evelyn.com

Browns goes greenThe highly popular Browns of Rivonia

is moving with the green times. Over

half its kitchen now cooks with gas,

solar panelling is due to be installed,

an organic worm farm is in the pipeline

and all the proceeds from its paper

recycling initiative are donated to the

SPCA. Food-wise, Browns now only

serves fi sh rated green by the Southern

African Sustainable Seafood Initiative,

and for every fresh fi sh dish ordered,

R5 is donated to the Endangered

Wildlife Trust. A number of organic

wines have been introduced to the

restaurant’s famous cellar, and new

vegetarian dishes have even been

added to the menu. The owners have

also bought four eco-friendly Toyota

Priuses for personal and business use.

+27 (0)11 803 7533, browns.co.za


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HOT PROPERTY

Inspired choices to warm you up from the inside out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-Fall 2011–12 collection has just hit SA.

+27 (0)11 784 2597, gucci.com

SUAVE SUEDESuperga has launched a men’s suede

boot shoe in various shades, adding

a pop of colour to the winter blues.

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

GET YOUR TICKER RACING Those with a weakness for haute

horology will fi nd IWC’s latest

additions to its Portofi no collection

hard to resist. The 2011 range

includes the Hand-Wound Eight

Days, chronograph and automatic

models. +27 (0)11 317 2600; iwc.com

THE BEST OF BRITISHVivienne Westwood has fashioned a silk

three-piece coat modelled on the Union

Jack to adorn a limited edition of the

super- premium Scotch whisky, Chivas

Regal 18-Year-Old Gold Signature.

+27 (0)21 408 8800, chivas.com

TOOT YOUR SHOEHORNEdgars Melrose Arch recently

hosted SA’s fi rst-ever Shoe Affair,

where international designer

footwear, including L.A.M.B by

Gwen Stefani, Bebe, Velvet Angels,

Badgley Mischka and Mark &

James by Badgley Mischka made

their local debut. The premium

brands have proved to be an

instant hit with Jozi’s fashionistas.

0800 203 925, edgars.co.za

Feel at homeThe Mediterranean-style Deli Su Casa

in Fourways comprises a restaurant,

deli and catering branch. Recently this

contemporary establishment came under

new management, though it had already

earned itself a reputation for offering

fresh, delicious meals and high teas

courtesy of internationally renowned

resident chef, Richard Rust. Soups,

home- made breads, pâté, meats, cheeses

and decadent cakes are among the

mouth-watering delights that you can take

away in eco-friendly packaging.

+27 (0)11 465 9837, delisucasa.co.za

Organic by nature The Blubird Wholefood Market takes place at the Blubird Shopping Centre on

Athol Oaklands Road every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Much of the market’s

focus is on international fl avours and ingredients, all of which are free of additives,

preservatives and colourants, of course. The market also acts as a platform for

international cooks to show off their organic wares. wholefoodmarketsa.com

additions to its Portofi no collection

Days, chronograph and automatic

+27 (0)11 317 2600; iwc.com

instant hit with Jozi’s fashionistas.

0800 203 925, edgars.co.za


Add depth to your surfaces with these items.

HOT PROPERTY

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

RICHARD SHAW

is associate partner

at Head Interiors, a

renowned Jo’burg-

based interior

design consultancy

with over 30 years’

experience in

interior architecture

and design and a

client roster which includes some of the most

prestigious homes, offi ces and developments

in the residential, corporate, commercial and

hospitality sectors in South Africa and abroad.

Richard answers all your design- and space-

related questions with an expert’s insight into

the ins and outs, nuts and bolts and nitty-gritty

of the business. In his debut column, Richard

answers the following question …

Q Where is the value in hiring an interior designer, and why would I need this service?With the increasing popularity of home

decorating shows, do-it-yourself design books

and online courses, the world of interior

design has, happily, become less baffl ing for

the layman. But even the most confi dent self-

taught decorator can benefi t from the input

of an interior designer. Simply put, an interior

designer is professionally trained to create

or transform a space into a functional and

aesthetically pleasing interior environment.

Professional training comes in the form

of education, experience and accredited

examinations. With these qualifi cations, a

professional and competent interior designer

can identify, research and creatively resolve

issues inherent in a particular space.

Clients often have an idea of what they

would like, but are unable to visualise it

properly, much less explain it. The skilled

interior designer communicates with clients

and brings these visions to life. The interior

designer brings coherence and fl ow to a

space. And his or her intuitive understanding

of the role that scale and proportion play in

enhancing design adds a deeper, more fulfi lling

dimension to the clients’ original ideas.

On a practical level, the interior designer

can handle administrative functions, such as

obtaining necessary municipal documentation,

dealing with contractors, and ensuring safety

and security regulations are strictly enforced,

on behalf of the client.

Have a question? Ask the

expert. Email emma@

headinteriors.com.

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Add depth to your surfaces with these items.

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

colours and an interesting mix of patterns and

prints. We love these pom-pom scatter cushions

and richly coloured glass goblets.

086 010 0987, woolworths.co.za

Burning the candle at both endsYuppie Gadgets introduces the Tanglabra,

a candelabra that can be twisted into

curves, loops and knots. The fl exible

chrome stem supports two candles in any

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

urbangadgets.co.za

Whoa – magnifi cent Womag (previously the World of Marble & Granite)

has introduced its Phoenix Stone collection.

Combining 93% natural quartz with high-grade resins

and pigments, it offers the best of both worlds – a

range of appealing interior surfaces that are

non-porous as well as shock, scratch, heat and stain

resistant. +27 (0)11 234 4401, womag.co.za

Womag (previously the World of Marble & Granite)

Combining 93% natural quartz with high-grade resins

non-porous as well as shock, scratch, heat and stain

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

HOT PROPERTY

Plush pickings for you to customise your comfort zones.


Sleeping beauties

New to Coricraft is their Sleep Studio, a facility that

allows customers to style their bedrooms from a

range of seven key looks that include everything

from linen and headboards to bed-ends and chests.

086 111 4779, coricraft.co.za

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

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

Urban interiorsIn a move to introduce some local fl avour to Johannesburg’s design

and decor landscape, Hartmann & Keppler Interiors and 1886 | Boutique

Joburg have teamed up to create new ranges of furniture, soft

furnishings and decor accessories inspired by the city. Dubbed

‘The Edge’, the range is contemporary, cross functional and affordable.

1886 | Boutique Joburg’s range utilises textiles incorporating illustrated

renditions of Jo’burg’s skyline and photo collages of familiar landmarks.

Monochromatic colours dominate the home-grown range.

+27 (0)11 467 2264, 1886boutiquejoburg.co.za;

+27 (0)11 463 5005, hartmannandkeppler.co.za

Feeling all whitePremier sleep specialist Granny Goose has opened new

retail outlets in Fourways and Bedfordview. An all-white

theme, fl oor-to-ceiling glass walls and plenty of natural light

characterise the beautiful, larger Fourways branch. Both

branches offer a wide variety of luxurious goose and duck

down duvets, pillows, linen, towels and feather beds. You can

even have a pillow customised to your requirements while you

wait. +27 (0)11 465 0660, grannygoose.com

On the eco trackThe Plantation Shutter Co. is making waves by becoming the fi rst national

manufacturer of interior louvered shutters to go entirely green, thanks

to its water-based fi nish that is 100% eco-friendly. By working with

architects, designers and astute homeowners, the Plantation Shutter Co.

helps to create cutting-edge interior and exterior living spaces.

+27 (0)11 708 7222, plantation.co.za

Feeling all whiteFeeling all whiteFeeling all white


HOT PROPERTY

HOT STUFF

Rough Diamonds and Divas, 12 July – 28 AugustThe Barnyard Cresta theatre will be hosting a tribute show to music’s gravelly

voiced superstars. Guests will be treated to hits by Joe Cocker, Neil Diamond, Tina

Turner, Bonnie Tyler and Cher, among others. Tickets from R85. +27 (0)11 280 4370,

barnyardtheatre.co.za

Mandela Mondays, from 18 JulyIn a bid to emulate Nelson Mandela’s incredible lifework and philosophy, the Nelson

Mandela Foundation offi cially kicked off its Mandela Mondays initiative at the

beginning of June. It aims to encourage South Africans to spend just fi ve minutes

every Monday doing something that will either change someone’s life or the

environment for the better. The concept is a spin-off from Mandela Day, which takes

place yearly on 18 July. +27 (0)11 547 5600, nelsonmandela.org

The Table, 2 August – 18 SeptemberDirected by Sylvaine Strike, written by Craig Higginson and performed at the Laager

Theatre at Market Theatre, The Table is sure to impress. The show revolves around a

family meal where love, sibling rivalry, confused genetics, domesticity, tradition and

food combine with interesting results. +27 (0)11 832 1641, markettheatre.co.za

Michael Jackson, HIStory – This Is It, 23–28 AugustInternationally acclaimed Michael Jackson impersonator, Kenny Wizz, will

be performing his sell-out world-tour show, Michael Jackson, HIStory – This

Is It at the South African State Theatre, alongside a full international touring

company of musicians and dancers. This should make for a fantastic evening out.

Tickets: R180–R250. +27 (0)11 392 4000, statetheatre.co.za; computicket.com

WHAT’S ON

World Chefs Tour Against Hunger, 23–27 AugustTwo hundred chefs from over 30 countries will descend on South Africa

to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the hungry as part of the

Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger. Show your support by buying

a chef’s hat for R10, and see the visiting chefs in action at a shopping

centre near you. Or book your table at one of the Food Festival venues

at Southern Sun hotels around the country, where a portion of the bill will

be donated towards the fi ght against hunger.

worldchefstour.com; southernsun.com

Win!Stand to win a Food Festival dinner for two, worth R600! Tell us which leading hotel

group is hosting the Food

Festivals for the Bidvest World

Chefs Tour. Email your answer

to [email protected]

and put ‘chef’ in the subject line.

Closing date is 15 August 2011.

Terms and conditions apply.

Remember!The Discovery 702

Walk the Talk is

happening on Sunday,

24 July at Marks

Park in Emmarentia,

so be aware of road

closures in the area.

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RECHARGE THE LOT

Tell the time the natural way with the Gaia Egg

Water Clock. Based on the latest long-life H2O

technology, this nifty, egg-shaped gadget is

powered by water and tells the time through a

clear LCD display. Simply add water to the body

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

and enjoy free energy. The Gaia Egg Water Clock

also has an alarm, and a temperature gauge in

degrees Celcius. R155 online.

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

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

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

your carbon footprint while you recharge your

gadgets. It meets Energy Star standards and has

an ‘auto-off’ function that powers down

the device automatically when it’s not in

use or when charging is fi nished. A car

adapter, which comes included, means

you can use the charger not only when

you’re at home or in the offi ce, but also when

you’re on the go. The Idapt i1 Eco has two points of

charge, a USB port and an interchangeable ‘tip’

port, making it compatible with over

4 000 different devices, including

iPads, iPhones, BlackBerries,

Nintendo PSP, XBOX controllers,

GPS systems and Bluetooth

products. Order it online for

$24,99 (about R170).

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PRIME PROPERTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brasler’s beach cottage.

AND SIMPLE

Words Anne SchaufferPhotographs Sally Chance


PRIME PROPERTY


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

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

plant material has becomea living element of the architecture.’


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GREEN BUILDING

Words Nicky Manson, Photographs Tim Lake

Additional photographs courtesy Melrose Arch


When it comes to reducing the country’s carbon

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

Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). With

the backing of the South African Property Owners

Association, the GBCSA is responsible for creating an awareness of

how buildings, neighbourhoods and cities increase our carbon footprint,

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

environmental damage caused by urbanisation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

their energy consumption and carbon footprints.

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

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Words Genevieve Fisher

Photographs Tim Lake

Bruce Kerswill is fervently evangelical

about being sensitive to our natural

environment in everything he does.

Two years ago, Bruce, executive

chairman of the Green Building Council of South

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

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

an example to others. ‘Through my work with the

GBCSA I spent a lot of time dealing with people

and organisations, trying to persuade them of the

merits of green building, and I felt it was important

that I put the green building principles that I am so

passionate about into practice within my own home.

I also felt it was important to showcase what can be

done on a domestic front and to show other South

African homeowners how they too can “go green” in

their homes,’ says Bruce.

Almost anything is possible, says Bruce, provided

you work with a professional and enthusiastic team

of architects, contractors and engineers. And do

ample research, of course. ‘Working with the team

of professionals that I did, there were very few

challenges. The pool of skills and expertise available

through the professional team made the process

so much easier and the enthusiasm and excitement

for the project from all parties involved made it a

pleasure,’ says Bruce.

Standing in the landscaped garden, the fi rst

thing you notice about the house is its size. With

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

house in Newlands looks more like a chic boutique

hotel than a residence, let alone a functional,

eco- friendly one. The second thing is its aesthetic

appeal, which can be attributed to Rohan Young

of Young Architecture, who worked in consultation

with Venon Collis of Collis and Associates the

sustainable systems consultant. Much of the building

material, such as the bricks, wooden beams and

concrete was reclaimed from the previous house

that stood on the property. What isn’t apparent

to the naked eye is the way in which the design

complements the green functionality of the home.

The south-facing windows, for instance, are double

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

in the north facing conservatory conserve heat in

winter..The discreet, intelligently designed gutter

system along the exterior walls catches rainwater,

which fl ows through various box fi lters before it

is channelled to the 10 Jojo tanks at the back of

the house, which can hold 50 000L of rainwater

at any given time. Patches of roof garden planted

with indigenous fl ora assist in insulating the home,

encourage biodiversity and are watered via a drip

system that minimises evaporation.

One of Bruce’s favourite features of the home

is the natural-looking swimming pool. ‘We enlisted

the help of Jerome Davis from Aqua Designs, who

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


Bruce Kerswill heads up the Green Building Council of South

The GREEN HOUSE effect


GREEN BUILDING


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

‘The swimming area drains into the reed bed with is

own natural ecosystem, like a mountain stream.’ He

adds, ‘Although the water looks murky and brown it

is drinkable.’

The interior of the home has been designed to

make full use of natural light. Rohan has placed large

windows across the upper half of the living spaces,

and these catch the sun at all the best angles as

the day progresses. When it comes to artifi cial

lighting, the house is fi tted out with LED dimmable

lights, and all electronic appliances and fi ttings are

powered by the solar panels on the roof, which were

installed by MLT Drives. (The energy from the panels

is channelled to an inverter in a back room and from

there is distributed to the rest of the house.)

Every element of the interior takes the

environment into account in one way or another.

In the kitchen, for example, green features include

solid bamboo cladding on the cabinets and recycled

CaesarStone countertops, as well as a gas hob

fuelled by an underground biodigester in the

backyard. Dual-fl ush toilets help conserve water.

Bruce’s favourite feature within the home is

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

topped with timber that’s been approved by the

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

house. But if I had to choose my favourite feature

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

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

used throughout the house that were recycled from

the original building on the property,’ says Bruce.

What adds substantially to Bruce’s home’s green

credentials is that the majority of the materials

were recycled from the old house that stood here,

including building materials, the pool fencing

and the trees. Building contractor Malcolm Grant

describes the process as one of ‘deconstruction

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

previous house layer by layer and labelled all the

materials in each layer, which took six weeks. No

bulldozers were used and the materials we didn’t

need were given to the builders for their personal

use. The result is that much of the timber and

old bricks from the previous home have been

incorporated into the walls and beaming in this one,

even the fencing of the old pool has been employed

for reinforcing. The mortar used is comprised of

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

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

transported them to another location and when the

garden was being landscaped by Clare Burgess,

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

say that this project has motivated them to be more

aware of eco-friendly practices in their respective

fi elds and that they’re very excited about green

building. Call it the ‘green house effect’.

BRUCE’S TIPS FOR GREENING YOUR HOME

• Get help from a professional to guide you

through the process of greening your home.

• Consider your budget, as well as your focus

area, such as the kitchen, the living room or

the garden.

• Look at reusing materials wherever you can,

as this can save you a lot of money.

• Look at ways to decrease the use of

electricity. Use gas for cooking and wood for

heating, for example.

• Collect or save water by using rainwater

barrels and low-fl ow shower heads. Monitor

how much water you use in your garden,

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

you save water.

• The most important things to consider are

your behaviour and consumption patterns.

You can throw a whole lot of technology at

greening your home but if your usage is not

being monitored, then it’s pointless. Watch

how much water and electricity you use.

Switch things off when you are not using

them. Just by changing your behaviour, you

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

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

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Pam Golding Properties is proud to announce that this much-anticipated launch has happened. Unashamedly the place to be, Melrose Arch is a celebration of new urbanist architecture. Conceived by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners, it represents a world-class example of a mixed use precinct and embraces a dynamic new urbanism based on the principle of “walkability”. An energising fusion of European sophistication and African chic, the unique ambience of Melrose Arch is reflected in the theatre of the architecture and complemented by great shopping, award-winning restaurants, open spaces and excellent security. Phase 3 consists of just 59 units, ranging in size from 95m² 1-bedroom apartments to 886m² penthouses. Now selling off plan with completion projected to be late 2012.

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GREEN BUILDING


Melrose Arch was built according to

the precepts of new urbanism, a

design movement that promotes

pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods

that mix residential, working and recreational

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

core concepts. Since its inception in 1996, the

Melrose Arch Brain’s Trust, comprised principally

of Osmond Lange Architects, Arup Consulting

Engineers and Bell Page and Pilling (now WSP)

wanted to maximise the energy effi ciency

inherent to the new urbanism approach to energy

consumption. John Norquist, former president

and CEO of the Congress for New Urbanism, once

summed up its benefi ts perfectly: ‘We would use

less energy, living closer together. High-rise cities

like Philadelphia and New York rarely come to mind

as models of environmentalism, but they should.

With people living closer to each other, walking

more and taking advantage of public transport,

cities have powerful environmental advantages.’

How and where you build residential dwellings,

offi ce space and retail space, restaurants and public

areas also makes a difference, and Melrose Arch,

Johannesburg’s greatest example of a mixed- use

environment, has taken these into account

effectively and created a secure pedestrian lifestyle

that results in decreased vehicular use.

Several initiatives that were introduced at the

beginning of the construction of the Arch, and

which are still in place, include ‘contra-cyclical

tenant usage on energy demand’, meaning that

the Arch’s entertainment and hotels’ energy usage

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

Thermal effi ciency in the design of the facade and

the roof and other design guidelines for energy

effi ciency were also put in place, to reduce direct

consumption. A district cooling plant harvests

waste heat from the chilled-water generators

and distributes it, running cooled water to all

commercial tenants and homeowners.

Other green measures undertaken throughout

Melrose Arch are automatic meter readings for

water and electricity, while piped gas from Egoli

Gas is used to minimise the reliance on electricity.

‘This has all resulted in undoubtedly the most

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

and the load factor of an average 73% is testimony

to the vision of these pioneers in green building

design,’ says Nigel Pilling, former director of WSP

Consulting Engineers.

Following on from the Arch’s massive

development of hotels, shops and offi ces and

the successful completion of Phases 1 and 2 of its

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

OVERARCHING GREEN GOALS

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

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

Words Nicky Manson Images courtesy Melrose Arch

GREEN BUILDING

residential development, Phase 3, named Forty on

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

it comes to reducing its carbon footprint. Forty

on Oak offers a pristine environment, perfectly

maintained and secure, and in close proximity to

amenities, shopping, banking services, al fresco

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

says Melrose Arch General Manager, Guy Gordon.

‘We have adopted the lessons learnt from our fi rst

two residential phases and have assimilated them

successfully into Forty on Oak, for the betterment

of the residential offering.’

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

concept of living, a different concept of lifestyle,

where the pedestrian dominates.’ One of the

most exciting things about this residential phase

is its aim of achieving a Four-Star Green Star

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

measure the performance of individual buildings

in reducing energy and resources required in the

construction and long-term running of the building.

Criteria include: being built to last, being able to

accommodate change, and being situated in a

neighbourhood that will remain desirable. These

all apply to Melrose Arch, and the developers are

pulling out all the stops to establish the Arch as a

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

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

be SA’s fi rst residential development to have this

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

Forty on Oak will build on the existing

green infrastructure to further reduce energy

consumption: special building materials will be used

to reduce noise pollution; natural cross ventilation

will be incorporated to minimise the need for air

conditioning; gas fi replaces and solar-controlled

glazing will be fi tted as alternative sources of

warmth; energy-effi cient internal lighting and light

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

kitchens will be designed to address high water

consumption. Sustainable building materials will

be used, and will be locally sourced. To encourage

homeowners to monitor their energy usage, Forty

on Oak residences will be fi tted with technology

that feeds energy consumption information to

residents directly via their cellphones.

The beauty of living in Melrose Arch lies in its

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

so it makes sense that Melrose Arch as a whole

encourages a green, sustainable lifestyle. But that

is just one aspect of a more holistic approach, says

Josef Quraishi of Amdec: ‘One must sustain that

energy, and urban revival is just as important. We

endeavour to bring sustainable and new urban

practices into this project.’ These practices include

employing a dedicated Gautrain route, bus stops

and a taxi rank within Melrose Arch. Melrose Arch is

certainly serving as a benchmark for new urbanism

and a move in the right direction – a move towards

sustainable green business and lifestyle practices

that other developments in SA would be wise to

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

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

able to stroll pedestrian-friendly streets that are free of polluting automobiles.


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greener life?

Oggie achieved the coveted

full Forest Stewardship

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Custody certifi cation in

June 2009. Although

full compliance with FSC

standards is expensive,

we’ve absorbed these costs

– our customers don’t pay

more for high-quality, fully

green fl ooring.

Describe your newest and

most popular products?

The full range of WoCA

Denmark maintenance

oils and soaps. These

are vegetable based and

completely free of VOCs.

WoCA oils penetrate the

wood and harden to form

a protective surface, which

becomes part of the fl oor.

So tough, in fact, that

WoCA oils are used to

protect the wood fl ooring

at Eurostar’s St. Pancras

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How can one tell if a wood

product is genuinely green?

Look for a supplier’s FSC

certifi cation number.

Without it, claims of being

green are meaningless.

Surveillance Générale

of Switzerland does

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throughout the supply chain

to ensure compliance.


help others live a

greener life?

Our 38 ON TAP franchisees

nationwide sell a wide

variety of water-saving taps

and shower heads that can

help you save up to 60% on

your water usage, as well as

energy-saving heat pumps,

solar heating systems and

grey-water systems. We

have bathroom and kitchen

products to suit your needs

and your budget. We will

also recommend qualifi ed,

Eskom-registered installers

so that you may claim

for your rebate. ON TAP

has the support of many

global, green brands, such

as Duravit, Hansgrohe and

Kale. Our ‘Water Wise’ logo

helps customers to easily

identify all green products.

Some of your more recent,

prestigious projects?

The fi ve-star Pepper Club

hotel in Cape Town and

the revamp of Beacon Isle

Resort in Plett.


most popular products?

One of our popular

products, the GeyserWise

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control the temperature and

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your house without even

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you save electricity.

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help others live a

greener life?

Saint-Gobain manufactures

insulation products for the

domestic, commercial and

industrial markets, along with

energy-saving lightweight

construction and mortar

systems, through Gyproc,

Isover and Weber in SA.

Isover Aerolite glass wool

insulation is mostly made

from recycled glass, and

saves more than 100 times

the energy that is used in

its manufacture. Gyproc’s

gypsum-based RhinoWall

and Rhinolite products and

Weber’s tiling products

and mortars are made from

natural resources, and are

VOC free.

Some of your more recent,

prestigious projects?

Several upmarket homes,

as well as the Pearls in

Umhlanga, Freedom Park,

King Shaka International

Airport, Mall of the North

and Holiday Inn Sandton.

Our products have also

been used by Habitat for

Humanity and in Cosmo City.


most popular products.

Aerolite and Geyser Packs

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ASK THE EXPERTS

‘Behind every great man there is a great woman.’ So the saying goes. Or rather, went. Because apart from – and often in addition to – playing their ‘traditional’ role of caregiver and passive spouse, today’s women are proving that they’re every bit as capable as the men who once

dominated the business world. And they still manage to find time for family and fr iends in their hectic work schedules.

Modern businesswomen have retained all their feminine charms while putting their renowned intuitions, sympathetic ears and multitasking abilities to good use in a range of industr ies once dominated by men, to achieve excellent results.

August is Women’s Month, and to celebrate it, we’ve spoken to female business leaders in the fields of real estate, design and architecture to find out more about their busy and fulfilling lives. Happy Women’s Day!

Some of SA’s top businesswomen share with us their thoughts about the modern working world and discuss their contributions to their industries.

Women in INDUSTRY

WOMEN’S MONTH

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

ON A FIRM FOOTING

BARROW FLOORING

Gunilla Barrow, Managing Director

Barrow Flooring is well known for

supplying the widest range of fl ooring

in South Africa. It is also the country’s

exclusive distributor of Pergo laminate

fl ooring and Universal multi-layer wood

fl ooring. In line with its own recent brand

makeover and new, modern image,

Barrow Flooring has introduced vinyl and

engineered wood brand, Magnum, to its

range. Barrow Flooring’s vast client base

includes Cell C, Volkswagen (worldwide),

Woolworths, Vida e Caffè, Protea Hotels,

Hilton, Radisson Blu and Southern Sun, as

well as private homeowners.

Q&AHow did you get into

your fi eld?

I wanted to introduce a

uniquely Swedish product,

Pergo, when I came to SA

from Sweden.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in your

industry?

The building industry

has always been male

dominated, historically.

But nowadays women are

very comfortable being in

a ‘man’s world’.

What unique qualities do

women bring to your line

of work?

The ability to marry

aesthetics with

practical solutions.

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DESIGN

With its feminine touch and a name bursting with good times, Dolce Vita Designs brings more than a touch of romance and fun to its projects.

DESIGNS ON THE GOOD LIFE

DOLCE VITA DESIGNS

Bianca Suttner, Director

Dolce Vita Designs is an interior design

and decorating fi rm, specialising in

residential and hospitality interiors,

globally. We are a team of innovative,

happy and enthusiastic people, and are

committed to giving our clients the best

creative solution by acknowledging their

desire to live the good life – la dolce vita!

We are renowned for our passion,

perseverance and professionalism. We

recently completed a lodge in the DRC.

We have also just completed our fi rst

architectural project, a house in Hyde

Park, for one of our favourite clients.


your fi eld?

I studied and worked with

a talented woman in the

design industry, Carol.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

I prefer to focus on the

talent of the designers.



of work?

There’s nothing like a

woman’s touch ... We

bring romance, sensitivity,

a nurturing instinct and

practical attention to

detail, to a project.

What do you do for fun?

I run. I love running!

+27 (0)82 308 1653 | [email protected]

DESIGN

DESIGN

When BNP Paribas moved into Melrose Arch, Giant Leap’s team fl ew out to BNP in Bahrain to fi nd out how they work and what their offi ce needs are.

IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS

GIANT LEAP WORKSPACE SPECIALISTS

Linda Trim, Director

Tell us more about your business.

Giant Leap is the leading workspace

design company. We believe in designing

and constructing winning workplaces

– environments where people want to

come to work. We specialise in creating

spaces where people feel inspired,

comfortable and productive in their

work environments. We believe in

understanding how our clients work.

We listen; we brainstorm; we think; we

imagine; and then we start to create.


your fi eld?

It was really kismet –

being in the right place, at

the right time.

Do you feel men and

women are represented

equally in your industry?

Yes, most defi nitely. The

property industry is very

supportive of women.



of work?

Women do bring a softer

touch, and are great

multitaskers. Not to say

that men can’t be. But a

team of men and women

is a nice mix.


I love world travel.

+27 (0)11 880 1490 | giantleap.co.za

Linda Nunes: ‘It’s been a privilege to see Aspen Nature Estate develop and to observe the families enjoying their homes and the lifestyle the estate off ers.’

SECURE ESTATE LIVING

LINDA NUNES PROPERTIES & REALTORS

Linda Nunes, Principal

Linda Nunes Properties & Realtors

specialises in the residential property

market, specifi cally in Aspen Nature

Estate, south of Johannesburg. The

company assists purchasers to acquire

land, invest in turnkey building packages

or obtain existing homes ranging from

R2,2 million to R15 million. The company

aims to exceed the needs of its clients

by offering professional service through

dedicated and competent staff in

an assertive, innovative, ethical and

fi nancially sound manner.


your fi eld?

I started in 1998, doing

administration for a real

estate company, and

assisted with sales over

weekends and after hours.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

Yes; though I think there

are many more women

succeeding because of

our multitasking abilities!


Anything involving family,

friends, good food and

the outdoors.

+27 (0)83 949 8662 | lindanunesproperties.co.za

REAL ESTATE

One of Dael Fairbairn’s recently completed buildings is a contemporary green glass box as a home for retired friends in the vlei area of Wakkerstroom.

FUNCTIONAL ART

ERASMUS FAIRBAIRN ARCHITECTS

Dael Fairbairn, Owner

Erasmus Fairbairn Architects was founded

in 1992. We are a small-to-medium-size

practice. Our major work has been in the

leisure and housing industries, including

both large complexes and individual

homes. We specialise in aesthetically

pleasing, environmentally appropriate,

energy-effi cient buildings. We take a

versatile, transformative approach to

design, considering the needs of the

client, appropriate material use and the

overall impact of the structure on the site.

Our attention to detail is what sets our

buildings apart.


your fi eld?

I have always been

fascinated by the merging

of art and science

to create functional

sculpture: Architecture.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

No. When I studied

architecture the ratio

was 1 to 10 in our class. I

believe more females are

studying architecture now.



of work?

Our sensitivity to the

environment and attention

to detail.

+27 (0)11 726 4873 | [email protected]

ARCHITECTURE

Architecture can only be learnt through experience, and with 13 years of superb work behind her, Catharine Atkins has experience in abundance.

ARC ANGEL

CO-ARC INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS INC.

Catharine Atkins, Director

CO-ARC International Architects Inc. has,

for over 40 years, been known as one of

the country’s leading architectural and

urban design fi rms. It has built its strength

on managerial, technical and design

innovation, coupled with a capacity

for dynamic change and a thorough

understanding of market forces. Catharine

Atkins has been Job Captain on many

projects, including Melrose Arch, Raphael

Penthouse Suites, The Wheatbaker

Hotel in Lagos, Chamber of Mines Fourth

Quadrant, a refurbishment project for

Wits, and her latest project, the offi ces for

the World Bank Group in Ghana.


your fi eld?

I studied at Wits

Technikon, where I

achieved my BTech in

Architectural Technology.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

Defi nitely not;

construction has always

been a fi eld where men

have dominated. However,

female representation

is growing.



of work?

Women have the ability to

see things from another

perspective, which

enables us to enhance the

end result of a project.


Spending quality time

with family and friends is

my form of fun.

+27 (0)11 447 1344 | co-arc.com

ARCHITECTURE

� e World Trade Centre in Lagos is an iconic sustainable building and a feather in the cap of Architectural Technologist, Maggy Viljoen.

WORLD CLASS

CO-ARC INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS INC.

Maggy Viljoen,Architectural Technologist

CO-ARC International Architects Inc. has

over 40 years of experience in a broad

fi eld of architecture, as can be viewed on

its website, co-arc.com. Holding a BTech

Architecture, Maggy Viljoen has been in

the industry for seven years, with four of

these spent at CO- ARC, where she has

worked on many different projects, from

concepts design stage to construction.

Maggy is also involved in marketing, and

thoroughly enjoys it. She loves doing

graphics and presentations, which is

defi nitely one of her strong points.

How did you get into

your fi eld?

I interned in architecture

after school and found

that I really enjoyed it. The

rest, as they say, is history.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

I do. I’ve never felt that

being a woman makes my

job any harder or easier –

it depends on the people

you meet and work with.

And, yes, I probably have

been very fortunate in

that regard.



of work?

I like to think we keep it all

together organisationally.

Making sure the different

elements go into their

respective boxes does feel

like it comes naturally …


Creativity is my passion.

+27 (0)83 488 2848 | [email protected]

ARCHITECTURE

As architects, Jarmila Logie Associates have a strong reputation for their high-profi le residential homes,luxury cluster units, townhouses and apartments.

PRIDE OF LIONESSES

JARMILA LOGIE ASSOCIATES

JARMILA LOGIE, OWNER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

After a long partnership in a large,

primarily male-orientated architectural

fi rm, I decided to open my own business

and give opportunities to female

architects. Over the years, many women

and men have participated in my practice.

Primarily young minds with fresh ideas

generated the practice as it is today. We

produce homes for people young and

old, traditional and contemporary, but

always homes that my client’s love. We

also design offi ces, and currently are

upgrading a shopping centre – all done

with the same enthusiasm.


your fi eld?

A passion for architecture

from my studies in Prague,

to fi nishing at Wits.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

My reasons for giving

women the opportunity

was that I felt the industry

is mainly male driven.



of work?

Understanding client’s

requirements for creating

homes; lack of personal

ego; and lots of patience.


Design new homes;

recreate new out of old.

That is fun.

+27 (0)11 440 5340 | [email protected]

ARCHITECTURE

Lena Ferreira had her heart stolen by ‘the Aspen Experience’ and calls the estate an aspirational investment and lifestyle.

HEARTLAND

LENCAR EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

Lena Ferreira, Director & Principal

Lencar Exclusive Properties was

founded by Lena and Carlos in 2001.

Lena opened for business on a full-time

basis in 2002 and has never looked

back. Selling properties is what this

dynamic lady was made for. Tania and

Ricky complete the proudly South

African family business, adding to Lena’s

passion for being of service to her fellow

South Africans. Lena and her team of

property professionals are focused and

driven to be the number-one choice for

property solutions!


your fi eld?

A friend suggested

part- time real estate! Lena

the ‘PA’ by day and real

estate agent after hours

fl ourished into real estate

with no half measures.

Do you feel men and

woman are equally

represented in

your industry?

I believe all genders have

the potential to be equally

represented! Sometimes

women put in more

than men!



of work?

Women bring the

unrivalled personal,

maternal touch to any sale

or purchase!


Spend time with family

and friends.

+27 (0)83 263 9168 | [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

Leadwood Big Game Estate and Raptors Wildlife Escape are the latest off erings from this niche property group.

OPPORTUNITY RAPS

LEADWOOD BIG GAME ESTATE

Nita Dalziel, Sales & Marketing Director

We are in the niche property business

of supplying unique leisure/residential

property mainly in big game areas in the

Lowveld region. We were the fi rst to offer

shareblock ownership in the bush, N’tsiri

and Ingwelala being some of the most

well known. Since then we have offered

many forms of property ownership,

mainly freehold title, such as Raptors

View Wildlife Residential Estate, with the

latest being Leadwood Big Game Estate

– 94 x 1ha properties within a 15 000ha

conservancy. We also developed White

River Country Estate.


your fi eld?

By default – I bought into

N’tsiri, and this was the

beginning of a love for

property in the bush.

Do you feel men and

women are equally

represented in

your industry?

Men and women are

equally represented

– none of the

opportunities offered are

gender related.



of work?

A sense of creating

homes for owners and

their families.


I play golf, travel and

enjoy entertaining friends

and family at my home

in Magaliesburg.

082 568 5950 | leadwood.net

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[O] 044 382 5919 LIVIANA AUDIBERT 082 500 2259

KNYSNA R1 720 000

PEZULA PRIVATE ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 241092Set on exclusive Pezula eco-estate. Privacy and views are unique to this modern luxury home. Price exludes VAT.

[O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622

KNYSNA R10 000 000

THESEN ISLANDS Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 236604Ideal family home situated on wide-water frontage has extra large patio, garden overlooking canal, plus garden cottage.[O] 044 382 5919 SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 | WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312

KNYSNA R7 800 000

PEZULA GOLF ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 230849This luxurious family home with golf course and ocean views has four spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Beautifully landscaped garden, heated rock pool and Jacuzzi. [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622

KNYSNA R9 950 000

THESEN ISLANDS Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 239764Secluded & private entertainer’s dream set on deep water canal. Offers two lounges, study, open-plan kitchen, dining room & swimming pool, gazebo & jetty. [O] 044 382 5919 SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 | WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312

KNYSNA R6 900 000

[O] 044 382 5919

THESEN ISLANDS Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 235150Views of the Knysna Lagoon & The Heads with expansive living areas, chef’s kitchen & extra large bedrooms incl. flat, Jacuzzi, manicured garden & protected verandas. [O] 044 382 5919 WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312 | SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353

KNYSNA R8 000 000

BRENTON ON SEA Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 227771Lovely sea views from this spacious, well-built home. Includes 2 full living areas, recreation room with bar leading to patio with undercover braai.[O] 044 382 5919 SHARON KORSTEN 082 412 6440

KNYSNA R3 500 000

PEZULA GOLF ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 234953Situated on the secure and exclusive Pezula Golf Estate this North-facing home has lovely covered entertainment area, swimming pool and excellent views. [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622

KNYSNA R5 750 000

COSTA SARDA Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 201241Luxurious home with impeccable presentation. Quality finishes & sensational views. [O] 044 382 5919 HAZEL DIJKSTRA 082 345 9878 LYNNE ERASMUS 082 826 3536

KNYSNA R3 900 000

KNYSNA QUAYS Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 WEB 166703Good investment opportunity in this apartment situated at the Knysna Waterfront and within walking distance to all amenities.

[O] 044 382 5919 LIVIANA AUDIBERT 082 500 2259

KNYSNA R1 720 000

PEZULA PRIVATE ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 241092Set on exclusive Pezula eco-estate. Privacy and views are unique to this modern luxury home. Price exludes VAT.

[O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622

KNYSNA R10 000 000

THESEN ISLANDS Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 236604Ideal family home situated on wide-water frontage has extra large patio, garden overlooking canal, plus garden cottage.[O] 044 382 5919 SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 | WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312

KNYSNA R7 800 000

PEZULA GOLF ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 230849This luxurious family home with golf course and ocean views has four spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Beautifully landscaped garden, heated rock pool and Jacuzzi. [O] 044 382 5919 CHARLES ERASMUS 083 448 1622

KNYSNA R9 950 000

THESEN ISLANDS Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 239764Secluded & private entertainer’s dream set on deep water canal. Offers two lounges, study, open-plan kitchen, dining room & swimming pool, gazebo & jetty. [O] 044 382 5919 SUE ABERNETHY 082 573 3353 | WENDY EVANS 083 461 9312

KNYSNA R6 900 000

[O] 044 382 5919


THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

� e Garden Route is SA’s Garden of Eden. But its real estate market is in the coils of a recession, and forbidden fruits that

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

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

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

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

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

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

Words Genevieve Fisher

Eden� e Garden Route is SA’s Garden of Eden. But its real estate

EdenOur Garden of

This page Pezula Private Castle on Noetzie Beach, Knysna.


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

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

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

Wilderness

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

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

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

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

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

Knysna

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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

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

Plettenberg Bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With thanks to …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When it’s complete, it will look like nothing Sandton’s ever seen before – a series of giant waves against the skyline – and will occupy a prime position opposite

Sandton City and close to the Gautrain terminal and the Radisson Blu hotel. Katherine & West is a R650- million high-rise being developed by Barrow Properties.

Katherine & West forms part of Barrow Properties’ greater project, the Sandgate Precinct, where the ultimate goal is to upgrade the city block that’s formed by Katherine Street, Rivonia Road, and Pretoria and West streets.

Designed by TPS.P Architects, Katherine & West will set a new standard in architectural design in Sandton. The

building’s unusual, eye-catching facade was inspired by what Project Architect Guy Steenkamp calls ‘the rippling waves of the universe’. The practice is immensely proud of this feature. TPS.P Director, Clive Jeary, who’s also the project manager on the development, believes that this signature design element will � rmly set Katherine & West apart from all other buildings in the Sandton area.

The biggest challenge that Clive and his team faced was sectioning o� the development. He explains, ‘The designs of both the o� ces and apartments had to be frozen early on due to the sectional title nature of the development. The term “freeze” is used when a unit is to be sold as sectional title, based on sketch plan designs. Minimal changes are

Opposite Seven exclusive duplex penthouses will crown the Katherine & West high-rise. This page The entrance to Katherine

& West will be a hive of activity, with cafés and restaurants at street level on West Street.

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Words Genevieve FisherPhotographs courtesy Kent Gush Properties

A SandtonSHOWPIECE

Mixed-use high-rise developments are a rare fi nd in Sandton, so when Katherine & West is completed it’s likely to become the jewel in the

crown of Africa’s most vibrant CBD.


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Penthouse Sales Enquiries:

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Barrow Properties, +27 (0)11 727 3600, barrow.co.za

possible thereafter. The design has to be frozen at an early stage, whereas with a building that will be let to tenants, rather than sold on sectional title, there is time to develop the design from the early sketches through the working drawing stage, and some amendments are acceptable and normal in this process.’

The 45 sections of triple-A-grade office space are spread over eight storeys, giving a total floor space of 19 000m2, of which 40% has already been sold off-plan, according to Barrow Properties. Director Paul Barrow says, ‘There’s very little triple-A-grade office space of this nature available in Sandton right now – certainly nothing of a sectional title nature. Clearly, the early demand is an indication of this.’

Available office space ranges from 250m2 to 1 000m2 and is priced at R28 900/m2, including basement parking, storerooms and balconies. Corporates may acquire entire

floors of just over 2 000m2. There will be six levels of parking bays, at a ratio of 4 bays to 100m2 of office space.

Crowning Katherine & West will be seven exclusive penthouse apartments, inspired by the sort of high-end living that characterises the cosmopolitan cities of London and New York. ‘These chic penthouses present a style of a remarkable global standard right here in South Africa,’ comments Tammy Menton, marketing director of Kent Gush Properties. ‘Johannesburg is positioning itself as a world-class city and this development very clearly fits into that vernacular.’

Four of these luxury apartments have already been snapped up and the price of the remaining penthouses is set to increase. The penthouses are accessed via a dedicated elevator from a private lobby, where a concierge service is on hand to meet residents’ every need. Other amenities include Wi-Fi hotspots and climate control.

On the lower level of the duplex apartments is a contemporary, open-plan, double-volume living area with sumptuous finishes, a state-of-the-art kitchen, high-tech media room, and cocktail/entertainment area. Natural light streams into the apartments through floor-to-ceiling windows, complemented by strategically placed downlighters and lighting systems in the evenings. The living area flows out onto a large deck with a plunge pool, built-in gas braai and panoramic views of Inanda and its surrounds. On the upper level are the bedrooms, where the interesting use of wood, granite, marble and muted colour palettes creates a look and feel that is glamorous without being ostentatious – contemporary, yet warm and stylish. Homebuyers are also given the opportunity to customise the interior design of their units. Occupation at Katherine & West has been scheduled for 2013.

Clockwise from top left The pause area in the triple-volume lobby; seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the living area on the lower floor to the outdoor deck with plunge pool and panoramic

views of the city; the unusual wave-like facade is a design marvel; open-plan living, dining and lounge areas of the penthouse encourage the abundant flow of light throughout.

Lombardy Estate and Health Spa o�ers all the traditional bene�ts of an estate, and then some. Starting with the obvious, Lombardy o�ers a wide range of homes from which to choose, in a variety of sizes. Lake Lombardy boutique homes are up to 364m² in size, Lombardy Fountains townhouses are up to 285m² in size, and the freestanding Lombardy Stands up to 1950m² in size.

What isn’t so obvious, and rather special, is the style of the homes. Fashioned after architectural icon Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic ‘Prairie’-style, the homes are as contemporary as they are spacious. With broad verandas and low overhanging roofs, the rectangular look and feel blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Rooms are open-ended, �owing into each other as well as spreading out onto the outside entertainment areas.

For business couple Pieter and Anneliesa Grobler who owns the respected House of Hair salons in Pretoria, it was the architecture that caught their attention. ‘It is absolutely unique,’ says Pieter. ‘In style, quality, spaciousness and design. Plus the landscaping makes it even more private and spacious.’ The Grobler’s home and the Estate was featured on Top Billing TV in January 2011.

When it comes to the outdoors, the 100 hectares of carefully designed and maintained landscaping incorporates 15 hectares of wetland and environmental corridors as well as 1,5 hectares of lakes and waterways. The setting is one of tranquillity, with a splendid variety of indigenous trees, shrubs, �owers and natural bushes adorning the 7 hectares of established gardens and parks throughout the estate.

Another major bene�t of the estate is the security, featuring the usual CCTV cameras and access control. On top of that, the security also incorporates a covert intruder perimeter detection system, tamper-proof tensile mesh fencing also used to protect important state owned assets (such as King Shaka International

Airport, various 2010 SWC stadia, ports etc) and vigilant guarding personnel.

Even though not quite standard on all estates, these are to be expected – albeit not necessarily to such an extend. What are not to be expected, are Lombardy Estate and Health Spa’s 5-Star Hotel and Conference Centre, o�ering owners daily specials, from �ne dining to home deliveries. And with the spa and hotel attracting the developers of the new Lombardy commercial o�ce park, who wanted to build alongside such an attraction, an entirely new dynamic was created, making the Business Park part of a mixed-use node.

But the cherry on top for homeowners must be the coming Health Spa, opening its doors at the end of this year. The prestigious Spas of Distinction group - operating luxury spas such as the Life Day Spa (Crystal Towers, Cape Town), the Renaissance Spa (Michelangelo Towers, Johannesburg) and the Octavia’s Sensorium Spa (Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg) – will be bringing their considerable experience to the Spa at Lombardy Estate. With 13 treatment rooms, an Amethyst Rasul Chamber, luxury private suite and onsite restaurant and relaxation areas, the 1000m² Spa at Lombardy Estate is going to be a bonus bene�t not to be missed.

With so many bene�ts in one estate, it is no wonder that some homeowners are buying up to four properties. And with the international backing of Khara� Holdings, the developer behind Ernie Els’ �rst Signature Golf Course in South Africa, the Oubaai Golf Estate – the investment value is possibly the biggest bene�t of them all.

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There are certain benefits of estate living that cannot be measured. Peace of mind for one, through the knowledge of a secure estate. A solid investment to name another, underwritten by a reputable developer. But then, there are certain benefits that can, and should be measured. Because not all estates are created equal. And as a potential homeowner, the more benefits you can count, the better the estate.

The benefits of LOMBARDY ESTATE & HEALTH SPA

Townhouses from R975 000 | Boutique homes from R2.85m | Stands from R900 000 (Prices correct at date of submission to press.)

For more information, please phone Donovan

L a l l y e t t o n 0 8 2 - 9 4 0 - 9 2 6 5 , O t t o P a g e l o n

082 774 3755 or Christo Steyn on 082 453 4304,

email [email protected]

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Lombardy Estate and Health Spa o�ers all the traditional bene�ts of an estate, and then some. Starting with the obvious, Lombardy o�ers a wide range of homes from which to choose, in a variety of sizes. Lake Lombardy boutique homes are up to 364m² in size, Lombardy Fountains townhouses are up to 285m² in size, and the freestanding Lombardy Stands up to 1950m² in size.

What isn’t so obvious, and rather special, is the style of the homes. Fashioned after architectural icon Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic ‘Prairie’-style, the homes are as contemporary as they are spacious. With broad verandas and low overhanging roofs, the rectangular look and feel blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Rooms are open-ended, �owing into each other as well as spreading out onto the outside entertainment areas.

For business couple Pieter and Anneliesa Grobler who owns the respected House of Hair salons in Pretoria, it was the architecture that caught their attention. ‘It is absolutely unique,’ says Pieter. ‘In style, quality, spaciousness and design. Plus the landscaping makes it even more private and spacious.’ The Grobler’s home and the Estate was featured on Top Billing TV in January 2011.

When it comes to the outdoors, the 100 hectares of carefully designed and maintained landscaping incorporates 15 hectares of wetland and environmental corridors as well as 1,5 hectares of lakes and waterways. The setting is one of tranquillity, with a splendid variety of indigenous trees, shrubs, �owers and natural bushes adorning the 7 hectares of established gardens and parks throughout the estate.

Another major bene�t of the estate is the security, featuring the usual CCTV cameras and access control. On top of that, the security also incorporates a covert intruder perimeter detection system, tamper-proof tensile mesh fencing also used to protect important state owned assets (such as King Shaka International

Airport, various 2010 SWC stadia, ports etc) and vigilant guarding personnel.

Even though not quite standard on all estates, these are to be expected – albeit not necessarily to such an extend. What are not to be expected, are Lombardy Estate and Health Spa’s 5-Star Hotel and Conference Centre, o�ering owners daily specials, from �ne dining to home deliveries. And with the spa and hotel attracting the developers of the new Lombardy commercial o�ce park, who wanted to build alongside such an attraction, an entirely new dynamic was created, making the Business Park part of a mixed-use node.

But the cherry on top for homeowners must be the coming Health Spa, opening its doors at the end of this year. The prestigious Spas of Distinction group - operating luxury spas such as the Life Day Spa (Crystal Towers, Cape Town), the Renaissance Spa (Michelangelo Towers, Johannesburg) and the Octavia’s Sensorium Spa (Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg) – will be bringing their considerable experience to the Spa at Lombardy Estate. With 13 treatment rooms, an Amethyst Rasul Chamber, luxury private suite and onsite restaurant and relaxation areas, the 1000m² Spa at Lombardy Estate is going to be a bonus bene�t not to be missed.

With so many bene�ts in one estate, it is no wonder that some homeowners are buying up to four properties. And with the international backing of Khara� Holdings, the developer behind Ernie Els’ �rst Signature Golf Course in South Africa, the Oubaai Golf Estate – the investment value is possibly the biggest bene�t of them all.

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www.lombardyestate.co.za

There are certain benefits of estate living that cannot be measured. Peace of mind for one, through the knowledge of a secure estate. A solid investment to name another, underwritten by a reputable developer. But then, there are certain benefits that can, and should be measured. Because not all estates are created equal. And as a potential homeowner, the more benefits you can count, the better the estate.

The benefits of LOMBARDY ESTATE & HEALTH SPA

Townhouses from R975 000 | Boutique homes from R2.85m | Stands from R900 000 (Prices correct at date of submission to press.)

For more information, please phone Donovan

Lallyett on 082-940-9265, Otto Pagel on

082 774 3755 or Christo Steyn on 082 453 4304,

email [email protected]

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GOLFCOURSEOF THE STARSSTARS

Combining the allure of the motion picture industry and the world-renowned splendour of Africa, the Desert Star Motion Picture Resort is an oasis of luxury in an untouched part of one

of the world’s most beautiful and peaceful countries.

Located on the Namibian banks of the majestic Orange River, adjacent to the Augrabies Falls National Park, the Desert Star South Motion Picture Resort will offer visitors an unforgettable African experience combined with the

Besides the studio and set tours where visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting world of film making, the resort’s planned 18 hole Golf Course of the

the star attractions of the Desert Star Motion Picture Resort.

The course will stretch across the hills and valleys on the Namibian side of the river bordering the core resort

development to form part of the entertainment hub for guests and visiting celebrities.

The crowning jewel of the Golf Course of The Stars is the ultra luxurious Royal Golf Estates, only one of which will be built overlooking the greens of each of the 18 holes.

Desert Star will host an annual Celebrity Charity Golf Invitational, which will see international film celebri-ties team up with pro-golfers in pair-play format, in aid of a charitable fund focused on sport development for youth in Namibia as well as other worthy organizations. The three-day tournament will allow viewers a blow-by-blow account of the fun and drama on the green, with Robin Williams, Ernie Els and Eddie Murphy as suggested commentators.

and given its design and locale, Desert Star anticipates that the course will draw the attention of the PGA Tour.

The epitome of African luxury, the 3912 square meter 18th Royal Golf Estate is at the very center of the Desert Star Motion Picture Resort and is unrivalled in location or elegance, anywhere in Africa. It epito-

mizes the uniqueness, quality, class and vast array of VVIP services that have come to characterize Desert Star Resorts.

Beautifully positioned against the mountainside of the hills surrounding the Golf Course of the Stars, one Royal Golf Estate will be built overlooking the greens of each of the 18 holes on the Golf Course of The Stars.

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GREEN DESIGN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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favourite getaway: Cape Town in summer.

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

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

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

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

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Victorian philanthropist and social thinker, John Ruskin, famously said, ‘When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone.

Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for.’ His profound words ring true when you consider the increasing importance of environmental concerns in the world of property development. Whether you’re building a home from scratch, renovating, or installing new technologies and appliances, going green is playing a more prominent role than ever before.

It was with this in mind that Century Property Developments, in conjunction with Sanlam Properties, con� rmed its commitment to truly sustainable living and launched the Waterfall Green Design Centre. Century’s aim was not only to provide a wealth of eco-sensitive solutions for homeowners, but also to have the design centre serve as a reminder that by taking a green approach to living you’re contributing to a better, safer future for all.

Managed by Decorex SA, the Waterfall Green Design Centre is a resource hub for sustainable design. Here you can � nd 97 stalls and display stands of various companies that o� er eco-friendly products and services. One of the stands belongs to AM Solar, a consulting service and supplier and installer of alternative energy products, including solar heating and electricity, heat pumps, wind turbines and geothermal solutions. Mark Tieplet, the director of AM Solar, believes that South Africa needs more centres like this, where people can get access to more information on how to protect our natural environment and source products that enable them

to do so. ‘This initiative of Century Property Developments shows their support and dedication to the Green Building Council (GBC), which cannot be commended enough,’ says Mark. ‘Ultimately, going the green, sustainable route is the only way forward when seen in the light of the total devastation caused by conventional building practices. This has to change, and the only way is through education and access to information. The GBC and Waterfall Design Centre are fantastic examples of this type of service.’

The centre is located in Waterfall City and forms part of Waterfall Country Estate, a mixed-use development in Midrand that o� ers homes as well as retail space and industrial and business parks. Waterfall Country Estate includes a shopping centre, two retirement villages, a private hospital, a � ve-star hotel, petrol stations, horse-riding facilities and cycling trails. There are basic environmental guidelines in place here that allow for a reduction of up to 60% of the overall carbon footprint of the development: recycling plants on the estate harvest and � lter rainwater and storm water for reuse; the Sasol Homegas system has been installed and provides around 70% of household energy requirements; and solar water heaters help reduce electricity consumption.

Century Property Developments CEO, Mark Corbett, says, ‘Not only is the new centre an exemplary and comprehensive showcase of sustainable design and eco- caring home products, but it also provides a platform to educate and inform the visitor. Homeowners can experience � rst-hand how current and stylish living green can be. It will also bust the myth that living green is a more expensive option.’ +27 (0)11 549 8300, century.co.za

� e Green Design Centre at Waterfall Country Estate in Midrand is an eco-warrior’s hotspot, a place where earth-friendly solutions for all aspects of designing, building and fi tting out a home are provided.

Greeningfrom the bottom up

Words Genevieve FisherPhotographs courtesy

Century Property Developments


GREEN PROMOTION

Opening page and this page, top left to right and bottom left A selection of attractive

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the rammed earth for the counter itself; other kitchen suppliers represented at the centre

include Creative Woods and Miele. Bottom right Century Gas oven, hob and extractor

units. Homes at Waterfall Country Estate derive most of their power from Sasol Homegas

liquid petroleum gas.


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As part of its eco-drive for a more sustainable future, Dreco Manufacturing will soon be launching, a new product for the exterior of your home – Backyard Aquaponics. This green initiative will provide homes with eco-friendly, self-sustainable organic gardens that provide fresh and wholesome vegetables through a simple process that mimics nature’s nutrient recycling process. Aquaponics is a combination of hydroponics and aquaculture in a symbiotic system.

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Charles Buffa Sinovich Investments, Rosella Dingle Rainbow Junction, Anine Ehlers Media Nova, Linda Erasmus Fine & Country South Africa, Lew and Sandy

Geffen Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International South Africa, Jeanne van Jaarsveld Harcourts South Africa, Nico van der Meulen Nico van der Meulen Architects,

Carla van Pletzen Sabio Communications, Nicky Manson Media Nova, Sacha and Elena Rapoport Eurotrend, Litha Sabio Sabio Communications, Tony Vaughan

Media Nova, Derek Watts

On a cold, blustery evening in Johannesburg, the team from The Property Magazine and its prestigious guests were welcomed by the comfort, warmth and supreme service of

Moloko Strathavon Hotel. A wide wooden walkway flanked by lush ponds led us through the hotel’s indigenous gardens to the luxurious, circular, intimate 60-seat eatery. This, along with the cosmopolitan restaurant’s tall sliding glass doors overlooking the musical water features, the well-wooded grounds and the river, composed a setting so serene that we forgot that we were but a heartbeat away from Sandton’s pulsating central business district, and our guests, who included luminaries of the real estate, design, public relations and architecture industries, were instantly at ease.

I had the privilege of being seated next to Lew Geffen, patriarch of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty

South Africa, and found him to be a down-to-earth and good- humouredly self-deprecating individual. His wife, Sandy, and daughter, Ya’el, are well known in their own rights in the real estate industry, but did you know that Lew’s mother was also an estate agent? Property is definitely in this family’s blood. Lew told me about the first property sale he ever made. It was in 1983, and the property belonged to Gary Player. ‘It was the deal of a lifetime,’ said Lew. It was then that his life-long friendship with the legendary pro golfer and the prestige of the Lew Geffen Property brand commenced. Lew also told me his three tips for selling property: ‘Honesty is number one; marketing flair helps; and you need resilience. If you go down with the first punch, you won’t make it. I’ve had to get up, wipe myself off and continue.’

Media Nova MD, Tony Vaughan, rose to welcome his guests. ‘We get everyone together,’ he explained, ‘to host

important people at the magazine. We have fine wine, fine food, and now, fine company.’ He added that if the men wanted to appear on the mag’s glossy pages, then they’d best pose next to one of our beautiful female guests. ‘Or you could pose with Derek,’ Tony quipped, causing celebrity guest Derek Watts to raise his eyebrows. Derek, whose TV presenting and investigative journalism skills have made him a household name in South Africa, is a long-time friend of Media Nova’s and a regular contributor to Sandton magazine, for which he writes his ‘Watts on Wheels’ column, reviewing the sleekest luxury vehicles on our roads today.

Derek and Rosella Dingle, joint CEO of Rainbow Junction Development Company, began discussing his upcoming autobiography, but made sure to keep me out of eye- and earshot! Derek met my questions about the book with a steely glint in his eye and sealed lips. Some of the other

Some of South Africa’s top businesspeople were entertained in style at a recent Property Dinner held at the serene, stylish Moloko Strathavon Hotel in Sandton.

Words Nicky Manson Photographs Waldo Pretorius

An educational evening


THE PROPERTY DINNER

guests managed to snatch some information about the book from amid the loud chatter and laughter that characterised the evening, but, well aware of the single Property Dinner rule (if you don’t say ‘o� the record’, whatever you tell the journalist may be printed!), even they kept Derek’s secret close to their chests. But later in the evening, over dessert, Rosella was more than happy to tell me more about her own role at Rainbow Junction. The company is developing a new mixed-use economic node in the City of Tshwane that will feature 4km of prime river-fronting land.

Sabio Communications has just won the Simba Chips account, and I asked account director Carla van Pletzen if she gets to taste all the new � avours. Laughing, she said a new biltong � avour will be out soon, with rugby hero John Smit as its ambassador. Mother and businesswoman Litha Sabio was happy to share with me her tips for work/life balance. Between Litha and Rosella, I also learned a choice Italian epithet. (Though I won’t be repeating it here, it might come in handy next time someone cuts me o� in his Ferrari!)

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STARTER

Fig rolled in Parma ham with mini

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Rare beef salad on a bed of asparagus spears

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MAIN

Chicken supreme stuffed with feta, sun-

dried tomato wrapped with pancetta and

accompanied by pomme croquettes, bell

peppers and fi nished with orange and

lime sauce.

Crumbed herbed lamb cutlets with carrot

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potatoes and napped with mint jus.

DESSERT

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sponge topped with cream cheese and lime

frosting/orange sorbet.

Belgium chocolate crème brûlée with

seasonal berries.

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Eurotrend’s Sacha and Elena Rapoport know a thing or two about bathroom design. They deal mainly with private residences but have been known to dabble in commercial developments too. They recently returned, inspired, from a design fair in Bologna. One standout designer, they said, is Antonio Lupi: one of his bathtubs can set you back R103 000. Fortunately, Eurotrend sells a similar bath for R16 000.

Jeanne van Jaarsveld of Harcourts SA was the dark horse of the evening, but only because the Durban boy hurdled the invites and gatecrashed our dinner! A guest who’d shy away from such stunts is Linda Erasmus, CEO of Fine & Country South Africa. A quiet, humble person, she is in fact a pillar of the property industry and knows all facets of real estate. Economics, religion, and politics all play a role in our lives and in real estate, she said. The problem with property law, she added, is that lawyers write things that the layperson cannot fathom: ‘Estate agents have to make it understandable, because property can be much like a puzzle.’

Charles Bu� a, executive director of Sinovich Investments, and architect Nico van der Meulen found common ground: Charles has Italian roots, and Nico was freshly back from Porto� no and set about telling us the history of the place and Napoleon’s conquest of it. Like the Ge� ens, Nico’s family members share a passion for the industry – Nico’s two sons are architects, as is his daughter-in-law, and his third son is a sculptor. Charles, meanwhile, has a fourth-generation family business on his mother’s side, not something to be sco� ed at. Today, his 81-year-old mother and his two brothers are all involved in the investment consulting business and the company is still owned and managed by family.

By the end of the evening, we are full of great food and my sides ached from laughing. I came away the richer for lessons in the Italian language, an overview of French history, a greater appreciation of the family-run business, and of course, some insight into what is new in the property and design markets.

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Tell us about some of the most exciting projects you’ve worked on recently.Rhoms believes that every project is important. We do it all, from one-room refurbishments to large commercial projects. Working with SA’s top designers and architects means that we are always exposed to the latest trends, and we add the latest products and technology. Our brag book includes Morukuru Farmhouse, Fairview wine estate, Millvale Estate, Londolozi, the Akani hotels, Hush Puppy, The Michelangelo hotel and other prominent homes. Our referral rate of 80% speaks for itself.What’s the latest and greatest in flooring technology and innovation?The most exciting developments in wood flooring technology and innovation are in the finishes. Our flooring range is pre-finished, meaning the colouring, oiling and smoking does not just sit on the surface, but goes all the way through the timber. Oiled surfaces, which bring out the real wood colours and feel, are the way to go today. No messy traditional sanding and sealing is required ever again – a simple, yearly maintenance programme consisting of a deep clean and oiling makes the floor look brand new. Another exciting development is the ability to mix finishes on the floor. You are no longer limited to the distressed look – we now offer wire-brushed, hand-cobbled, and even fine-sawn wood. Our exclusive Vintage and Lifestyle ranges offer unprecedented possible combinations of these finishes. Herringbone is back, but is now offered in white oil or natural finish. We have added Walnut to our extensive and famous Vintage Oak range. Low maintenance is the key to our floors.What eco-friendly flooring solutions does your company offer?We were the first flooring company in SA to achieve international FSC certification(SGS-COC-002403). We are committed to products that come from sustainable and renewable resources and, most importantly, are manufactured in a socially responsible manner. It’s the whole process that must be correct. Our engineered flooring follows the age-old tradition of using blockboard with FSC timbers, with the rare resource as a top layer. This allows us not only to be Green Responsible, but to also produce a superior product.

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Tell us about some of the most exciting projects you’ve worked on recently.Rhoms sells over 30 000m2 of laminate a month, so our floors are almost everywhere. We treat every project, whether high profile or for the man in the street’s spare bedroom, as equally exciting and important.What’s the latest and greatest in flooring technology and innovation?The trend in laminate flooring today is more and more towards a natural look and feel, and the latest German technological improvements allow for this. The authentic, embossed, deep-brushed matt and gloss surface structure technology that we stock faithfully reproduces the most exquisite features of real timber. Extra-wide boards (327mm as compared with the standard 189mm) with V-groove sides combine in some of the range with the magic of endless beauty to create a luxurious and spacious interior to enhance any room at a fraction of the price of real wood. We have been dealing in floors for 14 years, and these are the best we have ever seen.What advice would you give readers who are tempted to turn flooring their home into a DIY job?Laminate has always been sold as a DIY product in Europe. It’s only in South Africa where this trend is not popular. By following simple rules to the letter, you can achieve a great effect. In our stores we demonstrate how it’s done, and our technical people are always willing to share their little tricks. But the biggest factor is a flat screed – get this right and the infamous ‘click-clack’ sound is gone.Tell us about some of your bestsellers.The XL Long Island boards of the Castello (327mm) range and the Castle Oak of our Super Natural range are the hottest product in our stores. We have added more exciting decors to these now famous colours. At R230/m2 for the XL and R189,99/m2 for a Super Natural (including VAT), they are winners in all categories, as they are affordable and trendy. We import directly via our international group trading company to keep the prices down. As soon as the stock arrives from Germany, it flies out the stores, but we have shipments coming in monthly.

Munroe Swirsky

Rhoms Timberworld

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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Fair pickingsFairview Estate in Midrand is a green-focused security development offering 59 full-title clusters. Phases 1 and 2

were sold at record speed by Seeff Projects Sales, who have just launched the third and final phase. The four

unit types range from 105m2, two-bedroom simplexes to 171m2, three-bedroom duplexes with double garages.

Units are priced from R749 000, all inclusive. Seeff Sandton Projects Director, Glen Fisher, calls Fairview ‘a first-

time homeowner’s dream’. Seeff Sandton’s marketing and sales department notes that general interest in the

development market has picked up in the last six months. ‘We’re happy that the banks are finally granting home

loans again across the board, to investors and first-time homebuyers,’ says Glen. +27 (0)11 784 1222, seeff.com

Making green a realityA high-end residential estate in Gauteng is saving

homeowners about R260 000/year through a waste

recycling project. Lombardy Estate and Health Spa was

developed with eco-consciousness as its cornerstone,

and incorporates 15ha of wetland and environmental

corridors, 1,5ha of lakes and waterways and 7ha of

established parks and gardens. Estate manager and head

of the homeowners’ association at Lombardy, Frans

Stander, together with his team of landscapers, has

introduced a project through which on-site environmental

waste and rubble is collected and broken down into

compost that’s used to nourish the estate’s 100ha

grounds, generating significant monetary savings for

homeowners. Landscape architects Uys & White designed

Lombardy’s landscape, and the estate has 40 dedicated

staff members working year-round to ensure that the

ecological focus of the development is maintained,

making Lombardy Estate and Health Spa a country haven

in the city. The estate offers town houses from R975 000,

boutique homes from R2,5 million and stands from

R900 000. +27 (0)12 809 2270, lombardyestate.co.za

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

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so that I often tell my agents that if they are

not facebooking or tweeting, or don’t own an

iPad, then they are getting left behind. Property

consumers want information yesterday, and

social media platforms, email banners and the

advancement of technology on real estate

websites are providing for this very need.

Following this trend, our global partner,

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC,

recently announced the launch of an integrated

marketing strategy, built around its own newly

redesigned website, sothebysrealty.com. The

site is faster, and features stunning imagery to

illustrate the brand’s distinguished personality.

The home page displays a rotation of some of

the network’s most striking homes, and when

users mouse over the image, interactive boxes

with additional information about the property

appear, increasing overall search engine

optimisation (SEO). In addition, every listing

is accompanied by a unique slide show video,

available in several languages and dialects.

Property list prices are displayed in dozens

of currencies, all updated daily with the latest

exchange rates. Wendy Purvey, chief marketing

officer of Sotheby’s International Realty

Affiliates LLC, says, ‘The new marketing strategy

gives the Sotheby’s International Realty®

network tangible ways to enhance recruitment,

retention and productivity. Sothebysrealty.com

acts as an easily accessible and comprehensive

go-to source when affiliates meet with clients,

thus demonstrating the Sotheby’s International

Realty® brand’s global awareness and providing

a rich consumer experience.’

We are excited to announce the launch of

our own digital marketing strategy for SA. In

August 2011 we will be launching a brand-new

website that is highly intuitive and that boasts

the very best in search functionality, with the

emphasis on SEO. The launch of the new site will

be accompanied by a sophisticated e-marketing

strategy, including mobile applications for your

smartphone as well as an iPad application. We

are hoping for this strategy to position us as a

leader in SA when it comes to anything online

pertaining to property or real estate. Hey, if we

managed to sell a house to Kahn Morbee over

Facebook, we can’t be too far behind!

Till next month!

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‘Rosebank’s appeal for property developers lies in its low land prices and rentals.’

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

view to improving on current usage patterns. Landlords are under pressure

to ensure their properties are as energy effi cient as possible, as tenants

are asking wiser questions before committing to or renewing a lease, says

JHI Senior Manager, Sean Liebenberg. There are several energy- saving

interventions that can be implemented at low-to-medium cost. ‘These

incorporate structural, mechanical and electrical strategies, which seek

to achieve on average about 11%. There is also human or managerial

interventions, such as behavioural changes, which can see savings of up

to 5%,’ he says. Structural interventions include better use of natural light

and better building insulation. Mechanical interventions look to installations.

For example, modern lift drive gears can generate power for the elevator.

Using central heating systems instead of space heaters is another way

of conserving energy. Electricity savings can be achieved by using

energy- effi cient light fi ttings and bulbs, installing smart lighting in parking

lots, installing occupancy sensors or timers, using refl ectors and reducing or

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

Rental pitfallsThe Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has been passed, and while it’s positive in

many respects, potential problems could arise for commercial property owners

because of the onerous provisions it sets out. Marc Edwards, MD of Spire Property

Management, says there are several important factors that property owners need

to be aware of. Under section 14 of the CPA, lease periods are now restricted to

a maximum term of two years, and individuals can cancel their lease agreement

at just 20 days’ notice at any time within the lease period. ‘Similarly,’ says Marc,

‘breach clauses and the remedy of any breach of lease must offer the tenant

20 days within which to rectify the breach of lease.

Penalties may be raised against tenants who cancel

their lease agreement during the lease period.

However, these penalties need to be “reasonable”.

This clause will no doubt be challenged, as the term

“reasonable penalty” will differ greatly for both tenant

and landlord.’ Marc believes that as a result of these

new terms, property owners will be less inclined

to enter into lease agreements with smaller retail

tenants and that the general retail tenant mix of many

shopping nodes stands to become less diverse.

+27 (0)11 666 4706, spireprop.com

A ton of savingsLanseria Corporate Estate has entered the green family, ensuring environmental sustainability by

offsetting its carbon footprint for the next 15 years. The business park plans to plant 4 900 trees to

pay off its carbon debt, with the 79t/year of carbon emissions generated from the estate’s activities

being negated by the 96t/year of CO2 sequestrated by the lush landscaping. ‘This is after taking into

account the likely 272t carbon content of the grassland typifying the area before development,’ says

Jürgen Erhart of Lanseria Corporate Estate. The pruned trimmings of the gardens, estimated at 4t, will

be composted or recycled. ‘Our green ethos is all-encompassing; we are determined to reduce our

environmental impact,’ says Jürgen. lanseriace.co.za

Hungry for RosebankLocal and international commercial and residential property developers

are vying for land in Rosebank, says Andrew Bradford, a director at Jones

Lang LaSalle South Africa. Rosebank has seen signifi cant infrastructural

developments in recent months, most notably the installation of a Gautrain

station. ‘Now that the dust is settling, Rosebank is increasingly coming under

the spotlight,’ says Andrew. He adds, ‘Landlords of existing buildings have

heavily invested in refurbishing and redeveloping buildings in anticipation of

growing demand for the area.’ Rosebank’s appeal for property developers

lies in its land prices and rentals, which are coming off a low base. It also

offers an alternative to Sandton, which many developers regard as having

too many competing projects in the pipeline. ‘The success and convenience

of the Gautrain service between OR Tambo Airport and Sandton has given

a glimpse of the pull effect that Gautrain will have on other geographic

areas surrounding the stations,’ says Andrew. Jones Lang LaSalle is a global

commercial real estate fi rm with offi ces in 60 countries. It recently opened

its fi rst dedicated offi ce in South Africa through the acquisition of Bradford

McCormack & Associates. +27 (0)11 507 2200, joneslanglasalle.co.za

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Diamond in the roughArchitectural fi rm Boogertman & Partners (B & P) has been hired to design

what is projected to become an important economic hub in Gaborone’s

Fairground district, where a number of high-profi le companies already own

buildings. The Fairground Mixed-Use Precinct is located in a previously

underdeveloped corner of the city, and the Botswana Development

Corporation’s main objective in commissioning the construction of this new

precinct is to stimulate economic growth. B & P has therefore designed

state-of-the-art high-rises that will stand out and make a statement. The

development will include 3 822m2 of retail space, 19 487m2 of offi ce space,

13 407m2 of residential space and a 6 874m2 hotel. With an eye to the future,

the developer has secured and consolidated three adjacent lots with a total

surface area of 23 066m2. Construction on this three-phase project began in

the fi rst quarter of this year and is scheduled to last for 31 months.

+27 (0)12 429 7334, boogertmanandpartners.com

Securing London property

Graham & McCullagh Property Consultants

(G&McC) is a Central London- based, service-

orientated company owned by Anne Graham

and Fern McCullagh. They offer their clients

an unrivalled, bespoke service that entails

sourcing properties and introducing potential

investors to professional consultants in the

real estate industry, including immigration

and real estate solicitors, tax advisers,

mortgage fi nanciers, builders, architects

and designers. Between them, Anne and

Fern have many years’ experience in the

South African and London property markets,

giving them with an understanding of the

intricacies of property investment for South

Africans looking to buy offshore, as well

as and understanding of Central London

property values, local area knowledge

and transaction procedures. G&McC’s

clients are assured of a monitored and

handheld property transaction process.

+44 (0)20 7730 8364, gmccproperty.co.uk

High hopes Many South African fi rms are making their mark on the emerging African city of

Lusaka. One such fi rm is Louis Karol Architects, which is commencing with the

construction of an inner-city renewal project in the Zambian city. The project

entails the rehabilitation and conversion of a fi re-gutted 1970s high-rise to a hotel

and commercial and retail complex serving a confl uence of pedestrian, vehicular,

rail and taxi transport modes. The tower has been derelict for 15 years and has

become a symbol of the city centre’s seemingly terminal decline. Site works

commenced in June. The $100-million (roughly R673-million) redevelopment is

part of a national initiative launched in May this year by Zambian President Rupiah

Banda, who is seeking to prevent the fl ight of capital from the CBD to the affl uent

suburbs. The project is being funded by the Zambian state pension fund on the

back of a cash windfall generated by rising global commodities prices (copper is

the country’s major foreign currency earner). +27 (0)21 462 4500, louiskarol.com

Appealing AlpillesHeritage Properties of Europe has recently acquired an exceptional property

in Provence, France. The plot is 130 000m2 in size, while the mansion,

guest house and two independent apartments make up a total living area

of 800m2. There are many outbuildings and facilities for horse breeding

and riding as well as an independent studio and a huge swimming pool.

The property is located in the Alpilles region and is a perfect example of

the French Provençal lifestyle. Situated between the Luberon, Camargue

and the Cévennes, the Alpilles region is close to major towns and transport

links, lying 20 minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and 30 minutes from

Marseille Provence International Airport. The region gets an average of

300 days of sunshine a year and is well known for its olive oil

and vineyards. Many festivals and other cultural events

are held here throughout the year, and the area is

replete with art galleries, world-class restaurants and

beautiful stone architecture. +27 (0)11 482 1876,

heritagepropertiesofeurope.com

‘The property is a perfect exampleof the French Provençal lifestyle.’Director Annie Graham

Director Fern McCullagh

Old-fashioned syndication off ers good opportunities for investors, especially since property prices are at an all-time low. – Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country South Africa

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PERFECT IN EVERY WAY - CITY LIVING AT ITS BESTContemporary 2 bed City Pad – Large wrap around terrace. Perfect location. Main-en-suite, aircon, u/c parking, direct access, city views, 24/7 security. 5* condition. Just move in!

CHARACTER COTTAGECosy home to live in or run a home business from. Calling all beauticians, hairdressers, photographers, chiropractors etc – opportunities are endless. Cut overheads by working and living under the same roof in a prime corner position.

PLEASING SPACIOUS FAMILY HOMEDelighful N-facing, renovated property. Large open spaces perfect fl ow to back garden with pool. Four bedrooms. Guest fl atlet or playroom or work from home. D/Garage. Great location.

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Prime position! Situated behind theboom in one of Inanda’s exclusiveavenues. A truly marvelous home withsuperb accommodation for a growingfamily. The wonderfully spaciousreception rooms all flow onto the patioand garden allowing for exceptionalentertaining. Within walking distance toShul, this is “cluster-style” living at it’sbest.

To view call Stephen Brick 082 5517971 Nina Obel 082 5527325.web ref: 105571

WATERSTONE ESTATE

An outstanding expression of designerliving. European elegance masterfullycombined with spectacular vistas forthose who recognize exceptional quality.Exquisite reception rooms flow out topatio, manicured garden and sunsplashedpool. Superb accommodation. Exoticwine cellar. Self-contained flatlet and somuch more.

To view callCarol Berchowitz 082 771 4428.web ref: 105399

BRYANSTON

Designer home of ±1900m2 set on anacre of landscaped garden with 1800

of uninterrupted view. It has all that ahome of these proportions ought tooffer including: 4 a/c upstairs en-suitebedrooms, each with its own patio, aguest suite downstairs, study, a varietyof lounges and reception areas, stateof the art kitchen, full home automation,fully fitted gym with sauna and Jacuzzi,home theatre and rim flow pool.

To view callStan Selikow 083 272 7888.web ref: 105572

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Margarida da SilvaSCAN - Advogados e Consultores, Lda

Av. Julius Nyerere, 2399 - Maputo - MocambiqueTel.: +25 (8) 2149 1580 / 2149 1587/8 Fax.: +25 (8) 2149 1576 Email: [email protected] Info: [email protected]

Reg No.: 100121646

For further information please contact:

www.peninsulaclub.co.za

Located only 30 minutes north of Maputo - Closest beach to Johannesburg

The Peninsula Club gives you a trueprivate island lifestyle experience!

R150,000

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Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Inkomazi River, in Macaneta, about 40km north of Maputo, the Peninsula Club leisure development o� ers its guests the closest

beaches to Johannesburg. The property is only accessible by water, and to reach it you take a 20-minute meander downriver by luxury barge. The developer aims to build 50 villas, and to date, � ve have been completed.

The villas’ charm lies in their location: they stand 50m from the high-tide mark, putting the ocean practically at your front door. Each stand is 1 200m2, with 30m of dedicated beachfront. The open-plan villas are built in the Cape Cod style and include decks to the front and back to take full advantage of the dramatic scenery.

On the mainland you will � nd a restaurant and clubhouse. However, if you prefer your own company, your ocean view villa is the place to stay, and thanks to the local � shermen, indulging in cray� sh could become your everyday luxury.

For the more adventurous, there’s Inhaca Island. It’s situated directly opposite the Peninsula Club and is easy to visit. Here, hiking, snorkelling, scuba diving, deep-sea � shing and other water sports are provided.

Timeshare at the Peninsula Club is R150 000 for a prime week, for life. Whole ownership starts at R2,6 million for a four-bedroom, four-bathroom house of 250m2. The Peninsula Club o� ers the beauty, peace and calm of nature, and is a place you won’t easily forget. [email protected]; [email protected]

If indulging in fresh crayfi sh in your own villa just metres from the ocean is for you, then you should consider one of the purchase options at the Peninsula Club in Mozambique.

FindingMother Nature

1The Peninsula Club gives holidaymakers access to the closest beaches to Jo’burg. 2A strip of dedicated

beachfront comes with each villa. 3Cape Cod-style architecture enhances the holiday feeling.

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First green shootLocated in the heart of Maputo, the historic, newly refurbished Polana Serena Hotel has been certifi ed ISO 14001

compliant by an external certifi cation body. This makes it the only hotel in the country with Environmental

Management System compliance certifi cation. This certifi cation forms part of the TPS Serena Group’s

management policy to comply with all applicable national laws and international policies. Hotel

Executive Director, Karim Merali, says, ‘As a key player in the hospitality industry, we are

responsible for paying attention to any impact our activities may have on the environment and

making sure that our approach of sustainable development is in the interest of ourselves and

the surrounding community.’ +258 21 491 001, serenahotels.com/serenapolana/

Trunk callFor millennia, elephants roamed freely between

Mozambique and South Africa, even after the land

was divided in the late 1800s. Later, increasing

levels of poaching and political confl ict in southern

Mozambique prompted the establishment of Tembe

National Elephant Park in SA, to protect the herd.

In 1989, Tembe was sealed off from Mozambique,

effectively dividing the elephant population and

closing the migratory route. But research showed

that some of the Mozambican elephants maintained

contact with their extended family in SA, by paying

regular visits to the fence. This month, Mozambique

agreed to establish the Futi Corridor, a 240km

protected-wildlife corridor linking Tembe with its

counterpart, the Maputo Special Reserve. With

funding from the Peace Parks Foundation, the

corridor will be developed over the next few years,

and will reintroduce the wildlife’s migratory route,

take the pressure off the burgeoning elephant

population in Tembe, boost eco-tourism and meet

the locals' need for access to the Futi River. On the

warm and fuzzy side, two large elephant families from

Mozambique and SA will at long last be reunited.

Tree houses deluxeForming part of the Quirimbas Archipelago, Vamizi Island

offers barefoot luxury on a sensational stretch of northern

coastline. It's reputation for offering guests complete

seclusion now extends to the new development, Vamizi

Private Villas. Each villa has 105m–250m of beachfront and

is set on a plot of between 1ha and 5ha, with a maximum

build area of 600m2. The villas are built in a ‘pavilion style’

that’s sensitive to their natural surrounds. Spot foundations

have been used and each building wraps around an

important tree on the site. A maximum of six villas will be

built each year, and a grocery store, medical clinic, marina,

tennis courts and various dining options and beach clubs

will be rolled out over time. The developer's goal is to

create an exclusive, self-suffi cient, sustainable island resort.

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Simply beautifulDesigned by Kilburn & Nightingale Architects, Guludo Beach Lodge is an

eco- resort in Quirimbas National Park in northern Mozambique. The main buildings

are set round a courtyard with a covered dining area overlooking the sea, and

accommodation is in breezy, cool bandas that face directly onto the beach. The

buildings are constructed from traditional materials, with some recycled elements

thrown into the mix. Unusual design features include shower heads made from

perforated coconut shells. Other green strategies include saving water, minimising

the use of fossil fuels, using solar power and composting. A portion of the income

generated is set aside for local community projects. Guludo is the winner of two

Condé Nast Traveller World Savers awards. guludo.com; kilburnnightingale.com

‘We must pay attention to any impact our activities may have on the environment.’

On the warm and fuzzy side, two large elephant families from Mozambique and South Africa willat long last be reunited.

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Other Etosha camp specials now on include: Waterberg Camp – N$500/couple (B & B), and Halali – N$700/couple (B & B).

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Forming part of Namibia Wildlife Resorts’ Eco-Collection, the new Dolomite Camp is set amid a landscape dominated by rocky outcrops in the western area of Etosha

National Park. Dolomite Camp o� ers an intimate bush stay where guests will have access to a pristine, biodiverse wilderness. Because this section of Etosha has been virtually o� -limits for tourists for the past 50 years, guests participating in the camp’s guided game drives can expect to see an abundance of Hartmann zebra, gira� e and antelope species (including the once-endangered black-faced impala). There are over 10 waterholes in the surrounding areas, providing superior game-viewing opportunities. Klippan is particularly exciting as it is here that black rhino and white rhino congregate in large numbers. The area is also garlanded with hundreds of plant species, presenting guests with a restful, tamer opportunity to explore their surrounds.

Dolomite Camp has a reception, lounge, bar and restaurant area where guests may drink in rich sunrises and sunsets over the savannah. A walkway leads from here to a choice of 20 en-suite luxury thatched chalets – including three deluxe chalets with personal plunge pool – set among the dolomites for complete privacy and panoramic views. Interior designer Heidrun Diekmann, acclaimed for her ‘archi-nature’ designs, has created plush interiors inspired by the natural surrounds of dolomites and Mopane, moringa and savannah woodlands. For an experience that radiates utter relaxation, superb service and ultimate comfort, the new Dolomite Camp is not to be missed. +264 61 285 7200, nwr.com.na

1View the pristine savannah from the comfort of your chalet. 2The personal plunge pool on the deck of one of

the three deluxe chalets. 3The dolomites amid which the camp is built provide a sense of intimacy and serenity.

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History, groundedFondly known as the ‘Bateleur’, the world’s last Douglas DC-6B passenger aircraft once delighted commuters, who chartered it

via businessman and fl ying ace Chris Schutte’s company, Namibia Commercial Aviation. Sadly, this situation came to an end with

Chris’s death in November last year, and the DC-6B, a fi erce piece of hardware, is up for sale. The plane has a spectacular history

that begins in the US in 1958. The DC-6B (Serial Nr. 45564) was one of the last two piston-engine aircraft to leave the Douglas

production line in Santa Monica. It was fi rst used by Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT) as a commercial airliner in Europe but

soon found its home as the exclusive transport of former Yugoslavian president, Marshal Tito. In 1975, as a gesture of goodwill,

the plane was donated to the Zambian air force, where it was used by former president Kenneth Kaunda. The DC-6B fi nally

found its true home in Namibia in the early ’90s, where Chris lovingly restored it to its former glory.

Polishing upThe history of diamond mining in Namibia is a long and culturally

rich one, and now you can experience it for yourself at the Diamond

Works, a recently opened luxury jewellery destination in Windhoek.

Learn about times gone by and discover the art of diamond cutting as

well as the Four Cs – colour, cut, clarity and carat. Witness diamond

cutters and goldsmiths at work and uncover how diamonds are cut,

faceted and polished, and then buy your own memorable accessory

or design a personal and unique piece of jewellery. Also showcased is

a spectacular selection of rare tanzanite. The Diamond Works also has

showrooms across SA. +264 61 229 049, thediamondworks.co.za

‘The Bateleur wasone of the last twopiston-engine aircraft to leave the production line.’

Learn about times gone by and discover the art of diamond cutting as well as the Four Cs – colour, cut, clarity and carat.

Modern 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom very spacious home. Imported Italian kitchen. Lovely entertainment areas, study & pool. CC Registered.

N$ (R) 3,800,000

Glenda

PO BOx 80588. OlymPia, WindhOek

Cell: +264 (81) 124 2358 | Fax: +264 (61) 238 321

email: [email protected]

Lovely 3-bedroom – 2 en suite – home in secure setting to let. N$(R) 15,000 p.m. Open-plan design throughout, dbl garage. Close to shops and sports complex.

Out of Africa charm. Majestic lodge-style home with rare attractions, such as outdoor shower, balconies with splendid views. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, separate flat. For sale N$(R) 4,700,000 or to let fully furnished N$(R) 27,500 p.m.

This home’s main attribute is the extensive entertainment area – stretching from the bar to the indoor BBQ area to the pool. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-bedroom flat, garden shed, domestic quarters and workshop. A must-see!

N$ (R) 15,000

Modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex townhouse with open-plan living areas and indoor BBQ, overlooking river. Existing tenant, good rental income.

Various excellent investment opportunities – ranging from N$(R) 520,000 to N$(R) 750,000. Exceptionally well-managed complex, from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Superb rental income.

Windhoek CBD – Superb commercial property. 180 Sq.m prime office space. For sales – N$(R) 2,500,000 or to let N$(R) 110,000 p.m. (VAT incl.)

wiNdhoek CBd N$ (R) 520,000 N$ (R) 1,550,000

N$ (R) 3,800,000 N$ (R) 4,700,000

Superb, spacious home with entertainment areas flowing onto lovely garden with magnificent views. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, magnificent living areas.

N$ (R) 3,400,000

wiNdhoek CBd N$ (R) 2,500,000

Ideal ambassadorial residence! Valued at N$ (R) 7,800,000. 4 Bedrooms, 3 en suite. Exquisite fi nishes throughout. 2 Bedroomed fl at, swimming pool. Superb residence!

4 Bedrooms. Stunning views, entertainer’s dream. Priced right in valuation. Very spacious family home.

Suitable for guesthouse! Huge income generation potential! Old German charm, immaculately maintained. Situated perfectly in Klein Windhoek.

Impeccable views in fastest growing area in Windhoek! Enjoy off-the-charts appreciation! This treasure is within walking distance from a top private school. Entertainer’s kitchen & living areas. You MUST see this property!

Beautiful home for the true connoisseur – offers abundant peace & tranquillity in Klein Windhoek. Pool, Jacuzzi & Sauna – fi ne living at its best!

Home with great ambience! Lovely open-plan living areas. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garages. Separate self-contained fl at & pool.

Ocean view! Beautiful house! 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fantastic entertainer’s room. One of the very best properties at the Coast!

NATURE’S VALLEY. The name says it all. A very sought-after unit in popular complex. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden and double garage. By appointment only. Please contact Anneke +264 (0)81 283 5990.

Seafront Townhouse. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 guest toilets. Open-plan kitchen/lounge/ TV room, study, laundry, entertainment room with braai, double garage. ± 300sqm

N$ (R) 7,800,000 N$ (R) 3,500,000 cc Reg. P.O.R.

N$ (R) 3,400,000 N$ (R) 4,500,000 N$ (R) 3,900,000

N$ (R) 3,135,000 KLEIN WINDHOEK N$ (R) 3,100,000 LANGSTRAND N ($) 3,240,000. Neg. cc Reg.

Elna Esterhuizen: +264 81 124 5818 – [email protected] Margie Stainton: +264 81 300 4016 – [email protected] Anneke van Zyl: +264 81 283 5990 – [email protected] Callie Mans +264 81 270 0977 – [email protected]

Anita Holloway: +264 81 127 5828 – [email protected]

Email: [email protected] | Offi ce: +264 61 229 951

Impeccable views in fastest growing area in Windhoek! Enjoy off-the-charts appreciation! This treasure is within walking

41 years of Namibian Property

Reg. 70/13833 Tel: 00264-61-278 100 Fax: 00264-61-278 120 / 110 PO Box 3644, WINDHOEK – Namibia

61 Independence Avenue, WINDHOEK

www.joseph-snyman.com

New Westcare Medical Centre. Space available for doctors, dentists and other medical specialists.

Please contact Frank Schultz 00264-81-128 4386 or Denis Golding 00264-81-124 4581.

Exclusive showrooms and offices for sale and to let at the latest landmark building.

Please contact Frank Schultz 00264-81-128 4386 or Denis Golding 00264-81-124 4581.

Office: 00264-61-278 100

Sweeping views over Ludwigsdorf to the city! Well- designed, spacious, secure and modern home, offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, modern kitchen with Caesar Stone tops, pantry, laundry, 3 spacious living areas, study, inside braai opening to patio and pool, sq and a double garage.To view, contact any of our agents at Joseph & Snyman.

Beautifully presented home. Classic finishes! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garages. State-of-the-art security. This house offers its own movie theatre and much more.

To view, contact any of our agents at Joseph & Snyman.

Superb masterpiece on Namibia’s most exclusive estate. Best view, privacy, exclusivity. For the discerning buyer. Book appointment to view now. Breathtaking property with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen, dining, lounge, 3 garages, servant’s room and 1-bedroom flat. Erf 5 000 sq.m. To view, contact any of our agents at Joseph & Snyman.

CommerCial ProPerty to let CommerCial ProPerty For sale/to let

lUDWiGsDorF N$6 900 000 FiNKeNsteiN N$5 700 000 CC aUasbliCK N$ 5 400 000

Hilda Louw – 00264-81-124 5217 | Elsa Reed – 00264-81-122 0316 | Margit Golding – 00264-81-244 3433Meyer Kolver – 00264-81-250 5678 | Sunel Badenhorst – 00264-81-212 8553 | Dianne Loock – 00264-81-128 2837

Principal Agent – Lourette LiebenbergCell: +264 (0)81 124 5868

Tel: +264 (0)61 402 040Fax: +264 (0)61 402 050

Email: [email protected] Coffee Shop cnr Robert Mugabe & Luther Str

AViS LoFTS – N$2,100,000 CCFor the discerning buyer. in a class of its

own. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lovely patio with BBQ & splash pool, combined

with stunning mountain views, dbl garage; ideal lock-and-leave.

Joline +264 (0)81 381 4732

LudwigSdoRF – N$2,700,000 CC duet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private guest quarters, storeroom,

dbl garage, lovely and cosy garden on nature’s doorstep.

Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868

KLEiN wiNdhoEK – N$1,950,000 CC / To Let N$13,000

Modern 3-bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms, dbl garage, living room leading onto patio with BBQ, Jacuzzi;

river views; ideal lock-and-leave.Marion +264 (0)81 245 2390

KLEiN wiNdhoEK – N$4,400,000 CCModern, light & bright

family home set on sizable erf, 4 bedrooms, gym/TV room, study nook, 4 garages & laundry, excellent security.

Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868

AViS – N$4,700,000 NEgFind peace & tranquillity at your own little

lodge in town!4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, study, 3 garages, storerooms; many extra

luxuries to ensure comfortable living.Marion +264 (0)81 245 2390

LudwigSdoRF – N$7,000,000 CCArguably the best address & views in windhoek! North-facing, newly built 4-bedroom house with 3 bathrooms, study, 3 entertainment areas, sizable

garden & pool.Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868

LudwigSdoRF – N$3,700,000outstanding value for area!

Lovely modern L-shaped house, 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, patio overlooking pool and child-friendly

garden, laundry. Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868

KLEiN wiNdhoEK – N$15,000,000 CC Magnificent architectural masterpiece

Exclusive location in quiet cul-de-sac, plot 2 873m2, under roof 817m2, 4 en-suite bedrooms, SQs, separate flat, fish pond, huge deck round pool, Jacuzzi, stunning

entertainment area.

Lourette +264 (0)81 124 5868

Mamsy Dambi (Principal Agent)

Tel: +264-814486034/+264-851242624

PO Box 6333, AusspannplatzCorner Grimm St. & Independence Ave

Zim Embassy Building

Office: 00264-61-305675Fax: 00264-61-305469

E-Mail: [email protected]

The Sunset Spot & Children’s Paradise – Measuring 2,378m²A (PTY) LTD-registered property in an area rezoned for business, with spectacular city views and extras such as lush gardens, eight-car shaded parking,

marble and granite, salt water heated pool, spacious Jacuzzi, cool-room/wine cellar, full entertainment area with real stage and cinema-type projection wall. 4 bedrooms with air conditioning, 3 bathrooms, lounge, stylish kitchen and more …

EROS HILLTOP, WINDHOEK – R11,500,000

A Mansion – 2,000m² With Spectacular Views6 bedrooms (all en

suite), lounge, dining, TV room, private lounge,

2 verandas, 2 offices, 6 garages. Plus 2 outside flats, breathtaking views.

Views Worth The PriceDouble storey with a wonderful view of the whole of Windhoek. Built in the centre of the Capital, offering 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining, living room, kitchen with scullery, indoor entertainment area with braai and

unique indoor swimming pool. It also has an outside flat with a bedroom,

lounge/ kitchen and bathroom. Highly secure.

EROSPARK, WINDHOEK – R16,500,000 LUXURY HILL – WINDHOEK – R6,100,000

A White Villa Indeed4 bedrooms,

3 bathrooms, lounge, TV room, dining,

double garage, double carport, beautiful

kitchen, swimming pool, entertainment area. Plus 2-bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen

and bathroom.

A Perfect Home5 bedrooms, lounge,

dining, TV room, kitchen, double

garage, swimming pool & entertainment area. Plus 2-bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen

and bathroom.

OLD HOCHLANDPARK, WINDHOEK – R3,300,000 OLD HOCHLANDPARK, WINDHOEK – R 3,400,000

A Glass House With A Great View – Measuring 2,873m²

Huge double storey, 4 bedrooms (all en suite), 4 bathrooms,

lounge, dining, kitchen/laundry/scullery, walk-in freezer, swimming

pool, entertainment area with gym/ bathroom, storeroom,

balcony with Jacuzzi. Plus 1-bedroom flat, servant room

and double garage for 4 cars.

KLEIN WINDHOEK – R16,000,000 (Neg.)

Jabu Matse (Estate Agent)

Tel: +264-816559400/+264-855559400

Regenstein, Windhoek, Namibia

N$ (R) 7,995,000

N$ (R) 2,150,000 Ludwigsdorf, Windhoek, Namibia N$ (R) 5,200,000

N$ (R) 3,200,000 N$ (R) 3,450,000

Avis, Windhoek, Namibia Klein Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia

Superb masterpiece in Namibia’s most exclusive estate.Best views, privacy, exclusivity. For the discerningbuyer. Book appointment to view now. Breathtakingproperty. Fantastic value.

4 Bedrooms, all en-suite. Fantastic lounge & dining room. 4 Garages, domestic quarters, great home entertainment systems. CC Registered. Fantastic investment in superb, fast-growing area.

Fantastic investment in security estate for the professional on the move. New development – very popular, in superb area. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lock up & go. Great rental income potential. CC Registered.

In a class of its own. 6 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 garages, sauna and Jacuzzi. Luxurious living amongstthe elite of Namibia. Call for a private viewing now.

Very upmarket 5ha smallholding just 20km from Windhoek. New, spacious, modern home. 5 Bedrooms en suite. Too many features to mention. Farm living without farm challenges! Priced to sell, fast!

4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Lovely duet with great design features. Lovely entertainment areas. Superb investment. CC Registered.

4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Breathtaking entertainment areas. Well priced to sell. CC Registered.

Very large & spacious family home in breathtakingnature setting. Best views in Windhoek. Near shopsand schools. Very good value for money.

Superb home in superb neighbourhood. Superb value.4 Bedrooms – great family home, spacious and steady,sustained growth in value.

N$ 10,000,000 (neg)

N$ (R) 10,000,000

N$ 5,100,000 N$ 4,000,000

Mobile: +264 81 122 0593Tel: +264 61 232 189Fax: +264 61 258 923P.O. Box 80306Olympia, Windhoek, NamibiaEmail: [email protected]

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A feel for green


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

Grow upIf you’ve always wanted your own veggie

patch or garden but are short on ground

space, then the Wallfl ower Vertical Garden

by Haldane Martin should be on your wish

list. This modular planter system is made

from recycled, roto-moulded polyethylene

plastic and recycled stainless steel. The

design even includes a water-effi cient drip

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

haldanemartin.co.za

Floating on AireDesigned by Piero Lissoni for Cassina,

the Aire Sofa’s components can be

entirely disassembled and are up to

80% recyclable. The internal tensile

structure saves on material and volume

because it uses 65% less polyurethane

than traditional foam stuffi ng. This in

turn saves on energy use during the

production process.

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

Seeds of successThese chandeliers by the African Queen Studio in

McGregor are made of transformed natural waste:

dried jacaranda seed pods. They’re handmade by

women from the local rural community without the

use of machinery or electricity, and are creatively

enhanced with glass beads and crystals.

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A good, green readGreen power couple, Michelle and Riaan

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

The Green Line: A South African Guide to Green

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

is produced from sugar cane waste rather than

trees and is 100% recyclable. Packed with practical

green living tips, this book belongs on the coffee

tables of every home and offi ce.

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

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

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

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

projects its aromatics, much like expensive crystal would.

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Floating on AireDesigned by Piero Lissoni for Cassina,

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

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

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

We make everything easy. Convenient hours. Ample parking. Plus free airport pick-up*.

JOHANNESBURG SHOWROOM Tel: 011 656 0400

DURBAN CONCEPT STORE Tel: 031 579 1900CAPE TOWN SHOWROOM Tel: 021 465 9277

www.classictrading.net * King Shaka Airport

VISIT US NOW

SHOW US A HANSGROHE QUOTE & WE WILL BEAT THE PRICE

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54900

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PORCELANOSAGlass Antracita(316 x 900)

When looking for innovation, quality and choice, look no further than Classic Trading for an extensive range of bathroom solutions for your home. As importers of the best international brands we are able to offer unbelievable prices on all leading European brands.

For a unique bathroom experience come visit our new concept store in Durban to view our lifestyle displays and a vast range of exclusive imported products. Alternatively, visit one of our other two showrooms.





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VISIT US NOW





54900

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54900

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JOHANNESBURG SHOWROOM

Tel: 011 656 0400

DURBAN CONCEPT STORE

Tel: 031 579 1900

CAPE TOWN SHOWROOM

Tel: 021 465 9277

www.classictrading.net

* King Shaka Airport

VISIT US NOW

SHOW US A HANSGROHE QUOTE

& WE WILL BEAT THE PRICE


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THE FACE OF

BATHROOMS

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Prisma Nacar

(316 x 900)

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Incl. VAT

per m

2

PORCELANOSA

Glass Antracita

(316 x 900)

When looking for innovation, quality and choice, look no further than

Classic Trading for an extensive range of bathroom solutions for your

home. As importers of the best international brands we are able to

offer unbelievable prices on all leading European brands.

For a unique bathroom experience come visit our new concept store

in Durban to view our lifestyle displays and a vast range of exclusive

imported products. Alternatively, visit one of our other two showrooms.





VISIT US NOW



CHANGING THE FACE OF BATHROOMS


54900

Incl. VATper m254900

Incl. VATper m2








VISIT US NOW





54900

Incl. VATper m2

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Incl. VATper m2




Lighting your way

CH214

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

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

CCHCH2H2CC 14

environmentally conscious choice

SMS‘green’ to

an energy saving hamper to the

value of

WIN

R2000*sms costs R1.50, Terms and Conditions apply

33115

Lighting your way

CH214

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

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

CCHCH2H2 CC14

environmentally conscious choice

SMS‘green’ to

an energy saving hamper to the

value of

WIN

R2000*sms costs R1.50, Terms and Conditions apply

33115

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