Neighbourhood PTA - 13 September 2015

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While sitting with my back to a heater modelled like an elegant bed of fire under

an artist’s doll crafted from metal, I cannot help but admire the interior of Kream. With scores of eccentric and traditional sculptures and paintings gracing the walls and elegant light fittings amid a scatter of greenery, Kream is one of the most gorgeous fine-dining restaurants I’ve been to.

Everything about it radiates sophisticated chic. Immediately upon stepping through the doors, I felt as if I’d just entered a modern-day wonderland. From the balls of light suspended from the ceiling to the polished floors, every detail in this establishment has been carefully considered and combined into a simple yet striking design. But that’s not the best of it. Along with the grand

Imagine a restaurant where art, food and service come together in equal parts. You may well be imagining Kream

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design, Kream boasts a menu that would have most foodies in rapture. Paging through it, I find that it only gets better as I go. Soon after taking my seat, I’m offered a choice of freshly baked bread with an array of delectable spreads. Each mouthful is crafted to smooth perfection and offers individual zings of taste as I scan the menu in front of me.

Before I know it, one of the managers approaches my table to tell me about the eclectic selection of specials they have for the day – and they’re all as wonderful as I’d imagined. I am caught between the tantalising options on the menu and the promise of greatness as described by the knowledgeable manager. Of course, I eventually find my perfect match and end up being taken aback by the high-end quality on my plate.

Mouthwateringly crisp spring chicken marinated in lemon and herbs with skinny fries and a scattering of veggies – each bite more sizzling and delightful than the one that went before.

After finishing my meal, I am invited to enjoy a palette cleanser consisting of an exquisite sorbet that tickles my taste buds. The bite-sized combination of lemon and herb flavours in a refreshing sorbet is enough to convince me that this restaurant has everything down to a T. So next time you’re planning a meal out, make sure Kream is on your list.

What the team loves about where they live…

“I love the atmosphere in Gardens. You can almost feel the electricity and vibrancy in the air. I love sitting on my balcony and watching the people as they hang out with friends or rush off to their lives.” CHARIS, COPY EDITOR

“My neighbourhood, Somerset West, is special to me because it is tucked away between beautiful mountains, blue seas and a tapestry of vineyards.” MEGAN, DESIGNER

“I grew up in Table View. Apart from it being home, it reminds me of where I started as a child and where I am now as an adult. I’ve grown with my suburb, the people and the lifestyle. Green neighbourhoods, the ocean a short drive away… I love my neighbourhood for its natural beauty and lived memories.” LAUREN, ONLINE EDITOR

“What I love about living in Gardens in the City Bowl is how walkable it is. I can walk out of my flat and be at a yoga class, there’s the City Bowl Market, picnicking in Company Gardens, or watching a movie at the Labia Cinema in five minutes. It feels like home: like my own little neighbourhood.” BRIDGET, EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

“I love the architectural character of the CBD, from the colonial to the modern. I think it adds a richness that many other inner cities in South Africa lack.” MARK, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

“Panorama is suburban living at its best. Large gardens, tall trees, meandering green belts and a variety of colourful parks that encourage family walks and create lasting childhood memories.” LEAH, ART DIRECTOR

“Devil’s Peak is a quiet, peaceful, friendly and safe neighbourhood, with fabulous bay views and Table Mountain as your backyard.” YARON,

CHIEF SUB EDITOR

“Edgemead is built on strong community ties, which I love. Plus it has an incredible small-town, family feel it has, with open space and several parks.” CLAIRE, GROUP EDITOR

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It used to be that cream soda and Coke were your options as far as floats go. Thankfully those days are over

escape from city life amid the beautiful scenery, farm animals and plenty of greenery. For more than 100 years, the Van der Byl family, who owns the farm, has strived to maintain its authenticity in an increasingly urban environment. There they serve what was originally a golfer’s drink: a Brown Cow is made with Coke and full-cream milk, a White Cow with ginger beer and milk, and a Green Cow with cream soda and milk. While technically not a float, an ice-cold cow is one of the most refreshing pick-me-ups around.

Cream Soda Float at Jam and DaisiesStep into Jam and Daisies – a contemporary country-style café with a touch of vintage in Lange Street – to enjoy a garden dining experience with a personal touch. Megan and Elaine Olsen opened this charming spot in 2011 to create a quiet environment in which to unwind. They also cater for groups, whether it be a bridal or baby shower, book club or office outing and will take care of all the details from the flowers to the place mats to the serviettes. Treat yourself to the Cream Soda Float decorated with strawberries, hundreds and thousands, and sprigs of mint. It is beautifully presented and really is as delicious as it sounds.

Whether you want a soda float with a personal touch, one that is uniquely

different or that is made with traditional homemade ice cream, Pretoria has a float for all tastes.

Raspberry Soda Float at Royal DanishWith its brightly coloured decor, Royal Danish ice-cream parlour, off Bernard Street, has been serving the best in ice-cream treats for 26 years and its where owner Karensa de Freitas continues to make ice cream with the finest ingredients according to a traditional Danish recipe. Indulge in her Raspberry Soda Float made with a generous helping of homemade full-cream ice cream. The range of 30 flavours at this fun-filled parlour includes Copenhagen, Butter Pecan and Mocha Almond. There is a selection of meringues, choc-chip cookies and brownies too – and she makes the own cones.

Green Cow at The Barn RestaurantRelax at The Barn Restaurant at Irene Dairy Farm off Nellmapius Street and enjoy a soda with a twist in the form of a Green, Brown or White Cow. The restaurant started as a tea garden 15 years ago and offers families an

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27Boxes in Melville is a shopping centre with a difference. Built entirely from shipping

containers, the aim of this quirky retail development is to empower owners of small businesses by providing them with affordable temporary retail spaces where they can test out their business ideas.

Mandy Shave, group marketing manager: Citiq property developers, says that the feedback from the launch of 27Boxes has been overwhelming: “The response from the public and the media has far exceeded our expectations.”

Claire du Preez, a current 27Boxes tenant, says that Impressed, her juicing business, was originally based on a pop-up model where she operated on weekends only at various markets and events. “27Boxes is my first step towards a permanent retail spot as start-up entrepreneur,” she says. Impressed sells brightly coloured cold-pressed raw fruit and vegetable juices, and their aim is to make juicing a part of everyday life. Claire says her experience at 27Boxes so far has been inspiring. “The imagination of the neighbouring tenants and their unique offerings add to our everyday experience as vendors.”

Two months in, we caught up with a few 27Boxes tenants after its launch in early July

27Boxes: Fostering entrepreneurship and creativity

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Jacques Laubscher from The Kraal design gallery says his involvement in the initiative is an extension of his great love for Melville. “When we saw 27Boxes being built, we knew that this would be our opportunity to get actively involved in this environment that we like so much,” he says. “We feel 27Boxes has the potential to completely change and open up Melville to new avenues, different perceptions and undiscovered opportunities.” The Kraal hosts exhibitions by hand-picked designers with a new one launching every four months.

Angela Goliath from Woodiz, a fashion-accessory brand, sells specialist items such as eyewear, bow ties, caps, cufflinks and watches all made from wood. She says 27Boxes provides her with an amazing platform to showcase her brand. “We have brilliant, inspiring entrepreneurs around us, all hustling and working together to showcase local talent that would otherwise not have been seen.”

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Big House Craft Beer Festival If you’re a beer and music lover, be sure to head to Jan Smuts House in Irene on 19 September. With a wide selection of beer from 10 craft brewers, great food and artists such as Matthew Mole, Monkeys in Boots, We are Charlie and The Grind Radio DJs on the day’s programme, it promises to be a fun outing.

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IMPAC FestivalCalling all film buffs! The Initiative for Motion Pictures within the African Continent (IMPAC) is hosting its fourth festival celebrating the moving image from 18 to 21 September at the Open Window Campus, Sax Arena. On the programme are stellar international and local films and shorts, the launch of Wêreld Records and a presentation by Hollywood make-up artist Eileen Kastner Delago. A big highlight will definitely be Tallard and the Ladderbird, an original musical puppet-theatre production featuring the Horizons Project Choir with a guest performance by Laurika Rauch. Capital Craft will be selling food and beverages.

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Mass personalisation has been a growing trend for many years. As customers become

more aware of their options and specific in their tastes, they are no longer content with the same five items in a store that are available to everyone else. There is a desire for objects and pieces that speak to the owner’s individuality, but at the same time people are less and less likely to make things themselves. And though there’s been a resurgence in heritage crafts like crocheting, sewing and even taxidermy, few people would be able or willing to make their own furniture.

In a recent Bain survey, respondents stated that they were willing to pay 20% more for products that were customised to meet their tastes. And as online retail becomes more and more popular, the trend towards such customisation is growing. The design brand TOG, for example, was launched with exactly this in mind. It creates ‘naked’ products and then allows buyers to customise them online or select a professional customiser to do it on their behalf. In South Africa, Amoq furniture is on a similar track with their open-top table legs. These allow users to take any flat surface and turn it into a bespoke table.

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A convenient location, modern amenities, outdoor lifestyle and security – Fourways offers all this and more

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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Shining a light on SA’s featured neighbourhood

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spoilt for choice.

Restaurants and barsIf you love eating out, you won’t have to look far for great restaurants to visit in Fourways. Tracey loves The Peach Café on Camdeboo Farm, where you can pick your own fruit and enjoy the famous wood-fired pizza, while Lloyd says he loves exploring the various microbreweries in the area. Copperlake Brewing Co. is one of his favourites: grab some delicious sharing platters and then test out its Taster Tray, featuring eight locally brewed beers. The Steamworks gastropub is another great option: take in the impressive décor, sip on a few cocktails and enjoy a meal with some friends.

SecurityIf you’re looking for secure living, Fourways is ideal. Choose from high-density apartment complexes, townhouse developments, housing estates or lifestyle estates like Dainfern – all of which offer a level of safety and security that’s become a priority for many Joburg residents.

With its diverse range of properties, Fourways residents comprise a good mix of people, from students and young professionals to young families and retirees. From a suburb originally made up of smallholdings, its development has been staggering. With its amenities, convenient location and ‘small town’ feel while still being located close to the Sandton CBD, this isn’t at all surprising.

How does a

suburb with its origins in a dusty

four-way stop grow into one of the fastest-growing

commercial and residential hubs in the greater Sandton area?

The secret may be in its name. With easy access routes off the William Nicol

Drive, Witkoppen Road and the N1 highway, Fourways’ location is extremely convenient, whether you need to nip into the city for work or pack your bags for a weekend away in the Magaliesberg or Hartebeespoort. There’s more to this suburb than just its location, though. Here are seven more reasons why Fourways residents love living there:

Small-town livingFourways gives you the benefits of being close to the epicentre of bustling Joburg, but you still get the upsides of small-town living. Resident Tracey Cloete says that it’s not cramped like Sandton. “You don’t feel like you’re living in Joburg – it feels more like you’re living in a small town,” she says. Fellow resident Lloyd Moran agrees: “I love being able to walk around, ride our bikes and just generally not feel like we’re living in the middle of a city.”

The outdoorsFourways is the gateway to The Cradle, and its surrounding roads are packed with cyclists every weekend. In fact,

Cycle Lab, one of Joburg’s biggest cycling shops, is in Fourways, and

every Saturday and Sunday you’ll spot Lycra-clad warriors

sipping their cappuccinos while enjoying a hearty

breakfast after their early morning

ride. Tracey loves going on trail rides in the area as well as walks, while resident Stuart Browne cites the Dainfern golf course as one of his favourites in Johannesburg.

Shopping centresFourways has everything you need when it comes to retail therapy. With Fourways Mall on your doorstep, Broadacres Shopping centre a five-minute drive away and the Design Quarter up the road, you can choose from big-name retailers or smaller boutiques and everything in between. Pick up some groceries at the Broadacres Spar – considered by many to be the best in the country – meet a friend for coffee at the trendy Design Quarter or run errands at the mall.

MontecasinoWhether it’s catching the latest international comedian on tour, visiting the arcades with your kids or trying your hand at blackjack, Gauteng’s ‘Premier Entertainment Destination’ has a wealth of activities to keep the whole family busy. Resident Nadine Smyth says that The Bird Show at Montecasino is a definite favourite of hers. “My kids love running through the secret walkways and spotting brightly coloured birds and reptiles on their way,” she says.

Family-friendly Fourways has more than enough to keep families of all ages and stages happy. From family-friendly restaurants such as The Secret Garden at Norscot Manor and Pappachinos at Pineslopes to the Farmers Market every Sunday

where you can pick up some organic produce or heading down a

‘ski slope’ at Avalanche in Cedar Square –

parents and kids are

I love being able to walk around,

ride our bikes and just generally not feel like we’re living in the middle of a city LLOYD MORAN, RESIDENT

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Demand Properties for sale in Fourways comprise 19% of the total sale listings in the Sunninghill, Lonehill and Fourways area

20%15% of the interest is received (views) in properties for saleof the total rental listings

KINGFISHER PARK INITIATIVE

The Kingfisher Park initiative was

sparked off by animal-loving Paulien

Swanepoel, an estate agent for

Adrienne Hersch’s Olivedale branch.

Teaming up with Pat Amerseder of

the Fourways Park Development

Association, the initiative looks to

run a campaign to get the community

more involved with the park. Exploiting

the vast potential starts with a weekly

clean-up of the pet-friendly park.

Adrienne Hersch Properties has

generously sponsored these clean-ups

for the next two months. Kingfisher

Park is close to the hearts of many in

the community, from dog-lovers and

families to skateboard enthusiasts

alike. It is the first of many future

projects, which include rustproofing

and painting palisade fencing, creating

a green patch of grass for picnics,

fencing off an area where kids can

play and separating the skateboarding

area from the dogs. The park-friendly

project is always looking for a friendly

face to volunteer for the cause and

welcomes the public to reach out

a helping hand.

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Fourways gives you

the benefits of being close to the epicentre of bustling Joburg, but you still get the upsides of small-town living


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Choose from high-density

apartment complexes, townhouse developments, housing estates or lifestyle estates like Dainfern – all of which offer a level of security that’s become a priority for many Joburg residents

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The average monthly rental for a two-bedroom apartment is:

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Fourways has more than

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Investing in property may be within your means

Many people aspiring to own property put it off because they believe that investing

in property requires a great deal of money. However, property unit trusts make it possible to invest in more than one property without being very rich or even taking out a home loan.

Ricardo Teixeira, COO: BDO Wealth Advisors, says the benefits of investing in a property unit trust are liquidity, the opportunity to invest in properties such as shopping malls and office blocks typically reserved for institutional investors, and the fact that it is a low-effort investment. He explains that, because they are listed on the JSE, investors may sell shares in a property unit trust even if the property itself is not being sold and the shares can therefore be transferred provided there are willing buyers at the ruling market price.

“Investors could have access to an investment spread across sectors and in different locations for a capital

Why wait? Property unit trusts make it possible to own property now

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investment of as little as R500 per month or a R10,000 lump sum. It is a low-effort investment as independent management structures take care of processes, such as rental collection and maintenance,” says Teixeira. Nadir Thokan, spokesperson: Pioneer Wealth Managers, says property unit trusts provide investors with the highest form of protection as they are highly regulated investment vehicles. He says the management and selection of underlying property portfolios are done by expert fund managers equipped with the necessary resources to consistently identify the best available opportunities. “They offer investors the opportunity to retain the best investment talent who allocate capital to the best opportunities within the listed property market and provide access to the asset class without the hassle and costs of physically managing a property portfolio. The best way to gain exposure to a number of property investments through a single point

of entry is therefore to invest in a listed property unit trust. Thanks to increased globalisation, JSE-listed property companies also have significant exposure to offshore property investment opportunities, thus allowing investors to benefit from global opportunities rather than local opportunities only,” he says. Neil Stuart-Findlay, portfolio manager: Investec Property Equity Fund, says property unit trusts allow everyone to invest in properties that ordinarily may have been beyond their means. He explains that property equity unit trusts allow those who have limited capital resources to gain exposure to commercial real estate.

“The minimum requirement for investing in a property equity unit trusts is less than the requirements for buying a residential property. Historically, the sector has delivered inflation-beating returns aided by the underlying yield and growing income stream,” he says.

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People in the neighbourhood are always walking, running and cycling

Analyse itPATRICK CAIRNS

Income is not wealth

We believe that the more we are able to buy, the richer we are, and so we equate income with wealth. However, the truth is that being wealthy is not about how much you spend. Rather, it is about how much you are able to save

It is difficult not to feel fortunate to live in a modern world where healthcare is sophisticated, travel is

easy and technology simplifies so much. We have come an enormously long way since 150 years ago when penicillin did not exist, overseas travel meant months on board a ship and Thomas Edison had not yet invented the electric light bulb.

This is a world in which having even a little bit of money gives us access to a lot more than anybody could have dreamed of before the turn of the last century. That is a great blessing, but it also brings with it a very large challenge.

Having access to so much means that there is no end to the things on which we can spend our money. We are a world of consumers, and we are encouraged to consume more at almost every turn.

The result is that we believe that the more we are able to buy, the richer we are, and so we equate income with wealth. However, the truth is that being wealthy is not about how much you spend. It is about how much you are able to save.

As South Africans, we have a big problem in this regard. Our savings rate of 15,4% of the GDP is among the worst in the world. This is not because we don’t earn enough or our cost of living is too high. In China, earnings are lower but their savings rate is 50% of the GDP. In Australia, where the cost of living is much higher, the savings rate is 22,5% of the GDP.

A big part of our problem is that we are too easily seduced into debt. Household debt as a percentage of household income in South Africa is now at 80%. We are borrowing more than we are saving.

That may mean that we have money to spend in the short term, but will be far poorer for it in the long term. We are making the wrong choices with our money.

In The Millionaire Next Door, authors Thomas J Stanley and William D Danko point out that the rich are not the ones who make fancy lifestyle choices and spend on assets that don’t appreciate. They spend less than they earn and get more pleasure from owning assets that grow in value like stocks, property and private businesses than from displaying a high-consumption lifestyle.

That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t enjoy life, but rather that you should only spend what you can afford and more importantly save for yourself first. Anything else is really just stealing from the future you to pay for your current pleasure.

There’s nothing more exciting than moving into a new neighbourhood. Here’s what Linda Hanekom loves about her new home in Lonehill

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L inda Hanekom’s lovely new home in Lonehill is picture perfect, complete with a thatched roof,

double-volume living spaces and a huge garden – making it absolutely ideal for her and her two children. What’s more, it boasts four bedrooms and is a wonderfully spacious home base for her family. She bought it with the help of the Fourways branch of Rawson Properties, who handled the sale.

Q: How did you find the property?A: I searched for properties online on

Private Property. I also looked at what was on offer in the property listings of weekend newspapers.

Q: What do you wish you’d known before you started looking?

A: How long it can take to put the right financing in place – and everything that’s involved in getting this done.

Q: What do you love about your home?

A: I love that I have space for an inside studio and that I will be able to work from home comfortably. The manageable garden is also very well established, there’s parking space for extra cars and it has good security.

Q: Did you know exactly what area you wanted to live in?

A: Yes. Lonehill definitely was where I wanted to settle and live.

Q: What’s your favourite thing about the area?

A: I totally love that Lonehill has lovely parks – and that the people in the neighbourhood are always walking, running and cycling. It’s also great that there is such a healthy cross-section of age groups – from young to old – who live in the area.

Q: What’s your favourite Lonehill coffee spot?

A: The local Mugg & Bean!

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Pretoria students are looking forward to the completion of Eastwood Village, a new

R125m apartment-style residence in Arcadia Street that will provide accommodation for more than 500 students from January 2016. Naledi Ledwaba, a 23-year-old student living in Arcadia, says that, given the shortage of student accommodation in the area, she loves the concept of a high-end residence less than a kilometre from the University of Pretoria that will cayter for the advanced needs of the students.

“On-campus residences don’t have capacity for the high volumes of students being admitted to universities and communes are becoming an increasingly unattractive option. Students are excited to have an improved version of the on-campus residences that is less restrictive but still provides an environment conducive to studying,” she says.

Naledi says Arcadia is a great neighbourhood for Eastwood Village as it is close to the University of Pretoria, is peaceful and homely and has great shopping centres in the vicinity. She calls the new security-focused residence a better version of Urban Nest, a student residence in Arcadia which is currently a hit with students and their parents. Tumelo Rasebopye, a 25-year-old student living in Sunnyside, says that the fact that Eastwood Village will cater solely for students, will make

it an environment where they could pursue their studies successfully. The in-house study rooms will do away with worries about safety as students won’t have to walk home late at night after studying in the library.

Eastwood Village will have gym facilities, a canteen with convenient payment methods – such as using a student card – and uncapped Wi-Fi. This type of modern student accommodation forces developments and service providers in the area to improve their standards and facilities, thus rejuvenating the area. Craig McMurray, CEO: Respublica, the developer of Eastwood Village, says the group aims to alleviate the shortage of suitable accommodation around Pretoria and has designed Eastwood Village to nurture a vibrant student community. The residence is Respublica’s fifth purpose-built apartment-style student residence and will comprise 78 apartments, a canteen, recreation rooms, a gym, a computer laboratory and study rooms. “Eastwood Village will ofer all the modern amenities students need, including access to Wi-Fi and an integrated residence-life programme to help them ease into their new life away from home.” He says the residence has a range of upmarket accommodation options to meet the needs of diverse personal preferences and budgets, and bookings are now open to students seeking accommodation for next year.

A student residence development in Arcadia aims to address a shortage of suitable accommodation in the area

New high-end student residence

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The Wilds estate offers security while living in luxury

luxeThe Wilds Lifestyle and Security

Estate is situated right in the centre of some of the

largest and most deluxe and sought-after estates in Pretoria East.

The estate is filled with beautiful lush-gardened homes in six sub-estates, which include Leopard’s Den, Elephant Hills, Rhino Ridge and Buffalo Creek. With the scarcity of available homes in Pretoria, The Wilds’ new development, Lion’s Head, is tugging at the heartstrings of buyers. Its newly built homes and building packages are once again proving to be a strong driver of demand.

The Wilds ensures residents’ safety with strict double-access control at the main gate, further security at the entrance gates to each sub-estate, high-tech security cameras and security patrol cars. It is a stone’s throw from Woodlands Boulevard and sits neatly between three main roads – De Villa Bois Mareuil Drive and Garsfontein and Allandale roads – offering easy access to the R21 and N1 highway as well as OR Tambo International Airport. Woodhill Golf Estate and Mooikloof Equestrian Estate are just two of the other luxury estates in the area.

Residents living on the 220ha estate will enjoy further peace of mind knowing that Netcare Pretoria East Hospital is just three kilometres away. On the whole,

locals are sport savvy and enjoy jogging on the estate, but for those who want to take it a further there are two Virgin Active gyms in close proximity. The Wilds also has a pool, squash and tennis courts, and an upmarket clubhouse. The estate combines convenience with luxury and according to Vanessa Sofianos, area principal: RealNet, residents are mostly high-net-worth businesspeople and professionals.

“There are top private schools in the vicinity [many learners attend Woodhill College which is opposite The Wilds], and we have seen many families relocate here from other parts of Pretoria, even from as far away as Cape Town, because of the excellent combination of location, facilities and security,” she says.

A double-storey home in Lion’s Head is currently selling for more than R4,5m. Some stands are 1,100m2 to 1,440m2 in size with homes measuring 450m2 to 500m2. Each has four or five bedrooms, several bathrooms, large living rooms opening onto a patio with a braai area, two or more automated garages and a beautifully landscaped garden.

Among the other options at The Wilds sell at around R3m each and Lion’s Head offers townhouses for about R1,2m each and stands measuring just over 1,000m2 each for an average price of R1,2m.

We have seen many families relocate here from other parts of Pretoria, even from as

far away as Cape Town, because of the excellent combination of location, facilities and security

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MARKETPLACEArea Guide Agency Guide A: Alphen Park 26

Amberfield 24

Amberfield Crest Estate 24

Amberfield Valley 31

Amberfield Valley Estate 34

Arcadia 30, 40

B: Baileys Muckleneuk 36

Blue Valley GolF Estate 24, 34

Boardwalk Meader 26, 36, 38

Boshkop 36

Brummeria 26

C:Centurion 34

Centurion Golf Estate 24, 31

Clearwater Estate 36

Clubview 24, 31

Clydesdale 36

Cornwall Hill 31

Cornwall Hill Estate 24

D: Die Hoewes 40

Die Wilgers 33

Doringkloof 24

E: Eco Park Estate 24

Elarduspark 36

Eldo Glen 38

Eldoraigne 40

Equestria 26, 33, 36

Erasmuskloof 26, 30, 36

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Faerie Glen 26, 33, 36, 38

G: Garsfontein 30

H: Hennopspark 24

I:

Irene 31

K:

Kloofsig 24, 34

Knoppieslaagte 24

L:

La Montagne 30, 37

Laezonia 24

Lynnwood 26, 36, 40

Lynnwood Glen 30, 36, 38

Lynnwood Park 26

Lynnwood Ridge 37

Lyttelton Manor 25

M:Meadow Ridge Estate 30

Menlo Park 30, 38

Menlyn 32

Midfield Estate 25

Midlands Estate 25

Midrand Estate 31

Midstream 25, 34Midstream Ridge 31Mnandi 40Monavoni 34, 38Monument Park 26, 33, 39Mooikloof 40Mooikloof Gardens 27Mooikloof Ridge 37Moreleta Park 27, 33, 37, 38, 39

N: Newmark Estate 28

R: Rooihuiskraal 25, 39

S: Silver Lakes 39

Silver Lakes Golf Estate 30

Silver Woods 33, 37

Silverton Ridge 39

Six Fountains 37

Soutdown 31,

Soutdown Estate 31

Stoneridge Estate 25, 39

Summerfield Estate 25

T: Thatchfield Estate 31

Thatchfield Glen Estate 25

The Wilds 30

W: Wapadrand 30, 37

Waterkloof 27, 33, 39

Waterkloof Glen 37

Waterkloof Heights 27, 33

Waterkloof Ridge 28, 39

Wierdapark 25,

Willow Acres Estate 28, 39

Willow Park Manor 28

Woodhill Estate 28

Woodhill Golf Estate 33

Woodlands Estate 29

Z: Zwartkop 25, 34

Adrienne Hersch Properties 40Aida 36 - 37Balwin Properties 20 - 21Leapfrog 29 - 31Nedbank 18, 22Pam Golding Properties 32 - 34Sable Homes 19Seeff Properties 24 - 28Sotheby's International Realty 38 - 39Uvonga Falls 35

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