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uly is known as a slow, quiet month for local businesses in Hermanus. The excitement generated by the third Hermanus FynArts celebration is a distant memory, the cold has settled in and it’s easy to become gloomy and long for better warmer days.

The upside is that we locals have the town mostly to ourselves for a change, and many accommodation establishments and restaurants are offering winter specials for locals and visitors from “over the mountain”. An added bonus is that the whales have settled in the bay after their long migratory journey from the Antarctic and can now be seen from the cliff paths and all along the coast. Highly recommended is a boat-based whale-watching trip by one of our local operators which by all accounts is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This

does not have to be enjoyed exclusively by tourists but is something that local residents should also put on their must-do list this winter.

With the school holidays upon us there are also wonderful nature activities for children organized by Whale Coast Conservation. Their fun holiday programme is aimed at children aged 9 – 14 years. On Tuesday 7 July there will be a Fynbos creatures model building workshop, on Wednesday 8 July an Amazing Race @ The Green House and on Thursday 9 July a coastal hike while exploring rock pools at Hoek van die Berg in Vermont.

All these activities take place from 10:00 – 13:00 and the cost is only R50 per child. For more information, contact Dr. Anina Lee on 028 316 2527 or send an email to wcc@ocf.org.za.

And when the cold sets your tummy rumbling and you feel like indulging in hearty comfort food and good wine, turn to our feature in this month’s Wineland’s Explorer on where to dine this winter.

Each of these restaurants are well worth the trip and offer a great destination for a day out with family or friends. There are also plenty of heartwarming activities and outings to undertake this month and you’ll find all the details in our Village Explorer Events Diary on page 3, and the Winelands Events Diary and Sport Diary on pages 10 & 11 of the Winelands Explorer.

Remember that here is still plenty to look forward to this winter, with the Hermanus Wine & Food Fair, the Kalfiefees and the Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk all returning in August. Until then, keep warm and enjoy the slow season!

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Publisher De Waal Steyn 083 700 3319 dewaals@outlook.com Editor Hedda Mittner 083 645 3928 hedda@hermanus.co.za Marketing & Social Media Manager Megan Smith 083 411 1343 smalltowntiger@gmail.com

Tel: 028 271 4666 • Fax: 028 271 4665 Superspar Centre, Kleinmond

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Saturday 4 July Soli Philander at Caledon Casino Enjoy versatile multi-award winning entertainer Soli Philander’s unique brand of comedy when he performs at the Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa & Entertainment’s Swartberg venue at 20:00. Book at www.computicket.com.

Wednesday 8 July De Tafel van de Chef Cosy up at Dutchies Restaurant on Grotto Beach with their second De Tafel van de Chef evening.

Chef Jana will prepare a special menu to accompany the ‘wines of desire’ from La Vierge.

Bookings are essential on 028 314 1392.

Friday 10 – Sunday 12 July Christmas in July at De Hoop Head out to De Hoop Nature Reserve for a fun-filled Christmas in July weekend that includes loads of entertainment and exciting adventures for the whole family from Friday until Sunday.

On the Saturday there will be a guided bird walk at 08:00 and a chocolate making workshop with Richard von Gesau at 11:00, followed by a complimentary high tea with Father Christmas at 15:00. In the evening guests will enjoy a delicious three course dinner with a caberet show performed by Emile Minnie.

Saturday 25 July Bona Dea Christmas in July Bona Dea Estate in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley will be pulling out all the stops for an exquisite evening of fabulous food and entertainment at their Christmas in July function starting at 18:00. The event is a fundraiser for the Hermanus Pro Musica Choir which has been invited to participate in four competitions and two other concerts in Austria in 2016. To help them get to Austria, you are invited to experience the magic of the proverbial 'snowy wonderland' with a traditional Christmas feast and jolly music. Tickets are R1 000 per head. To purchase your ticket contact Anna-Marié Kotzé on pkotze@ hermanus.co.za or Marius Barnard on 082 821 2916 or mariusbarnard@vodamail.co.za.

The dinner/show is R220 per person (children 12 and under half price). Various accommodation packages are available. For further information or to book, contact 021 422 4522 or visit www.dehoopcollection.com.

Saturday 11 July Beaumont Barrel Lunch Join the Beaumont family at the historic Compagnesdrift farm in Botrivier at 11:30 for an informal tasting and discussion with winemaker Sebastian Beaumont on the influence of old and new oak on wine.

Wednesday 8 July South Hill Supper & Movie Evenings Head out to South Hill in the Elgin Valley every Wednesday evening this winter for a casual supper and catch up with friends followed by big screen and surround sound movie at their tasting room / restaurant. Fireside drinks from 18:00, supper at 19:00 and the movie starts at 20:00. The all-inclusive cost is R135 per head and the movie screened on 8 July is Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Out-of-towners can enjoy South Hill’s mid-week stay-over package which includes the Wednesday supper & movie, overnight accommodation and a farm-style breakfast from R600 per head sharing. Contact Dre Johnson on events@southhill.co.za for more details or to be included on their movie mailing list.

You will have the opportunity to taste some of Beaumont’s finest wines from barrel followed by a delicious three course meal prepared by Zest Catering. The seasonal menu will be complimented by a selection of special wines from the cellar.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Beaumont Wines’ unique brand of laid-back country hospitality.

R415 per head. Book online at www.beaumont.co.za or send an email to nici@zestcatering.co.za.

Sunday 26 July OAK Concert Overstrand Arts/Kunste (OAK) presents the Unisa Wind Instrument Winners Concert at 15:30 at the Municipal Auditorium.

Featuring Sang Yoon Kim on clarinet, Matvey Demin on flute and Tertia Visser Downey on piano. The programme will include solo performances as well as duets, featuring works of Widor, Mozart, Schubert, Saint-Saëns and Shostakovich, among others. Tickets are R120 per person. Contact Klaus at Bellini Gallery on 028 312 4988 to book your seats.

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Hermanus First Fridays Phenomenon

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CURRENTLY SHOWING Works on canvas/paper by: Alta Botha, Elzaby Laubscher, Judith Mason, André Naudé, Lynette ten Krooden, Jeannette Unite, Louis van Heerden, Diane Victor, Kristin Yang and showcasing works by Kagiso Patrick Mautloa

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hat is it about the First Friday each month in Hermanus? Why do residents, weekenders and those from as far afield as Stellenbosch and Swellendam sashay through to our dorp to share in these art events launched last year with such success and with the participation of all central art galleries? Could it be just locals and the lure of free drinks? Not impossible but rather a mean-spirited view; there has certainly been satisfying buy-in by almost all concerned in this vibrant promotion.

The town is abuzz with strollers from late afternoon around 5pm until 8 or later. An Art Walk map is a good thing to pick up at your first port of call. It lists all the galleries and you can stroll from one to another, checking out the works and the people, having a glass of wine here, a snack there, till you are sated. You may meet artists – sometimes wielding their brushes – and you will certainly interact with colourful characters. The whole idea is to break down the sometimes forbidding – for the uninitiated – myth of the elitist art gallery.

Louis van Heerden, charcoal and pastel drawing Abalone Art Gallery will be closed from 13 July – 3 August 2015 During this period: Contact us by E-mail

17 High Street, Hermanus 072 682 6590 1 www.artthirst.com

2 Harbour Rd. (The Courtyard) Hermanus ● 028 313 29 35 ● info@abalonegallery.co.za ● www.abalonegallery.co.za

In Cape Town, the concept known there as “Last Thursdays” has been a winner.

The plan is to replicate it from June in Johannesburg, too. Slowly – Capetonians are not known as early adopters - it has become a regular date for art lovers who relish the easy-going jol. Now the galleries are thronged and you battle to find a table at a restaurant in the gallery precinct if you haven’t booked.

On the local scene, Terry Kobus of Originals and Liz Coates of Pure South enticed our gallerists to plot and to plan, to splash out with orange First Friday livery on shop fronts and to conceive fresh themes each month. With persistence, good humour, loads of chutzpah (and more than a hint of smooth diplomacy) everyone who has a stake in Hermanus as Art Destination was cajoled into working together.

Tel/Fax: 0280 312 2928 | Cell: 082 719 0907 Email: francois@walkerbayartgallery.co.za Website: www.walkerbayartgallery.co.za 167 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200

Jenny Jackson @ Gallery 19

If you have not yet participated in the monthly passeggiata*, you have a treat Liz Coates and Terry Kobus hand over the in store. Tips from a regular: It may be a donation raised from HFF’s Night of 1000 mistake to try and do all thirteen gallerDrawings to Anina Lee from Whale Coast ies in one evening. Save some for next Conservation time. Five minutes is not enough to take in all that a gallery has to offer, especially if you are looking to broaden your taste in art and not just staying with the safe and familiar. Go with a couple of friends and do have a designated driver or, at very least, someone who will remember where you left your car.

Last word from Jenny Jackson of Gallery 19 in High Street. “We put a lot of thought into each month’s event, trying to inject a sense of playfulness and helping visitors to feel active participants rather than passive spectators.” Indeed, Jenny, that is it. The gallerists may keep open late, offering as much refreshment as they see fit, but without the art-loving peeps, the interaction and the fun, it would be nothing.

After a recess for winter and FynArts, the next HFF is on 7 August. Catch them on Facebook.

And Viva Hermanus First Fridays, VIVA! * Passeggiata: (Ital.) “a leisurely walk taken in the evening for the purpose of socialising.”

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Charmaine De Jongh Gelderblom 171 Main Rd, Hermanus Contact Harold Botha 076 733 6936 harold@worxart.co.za

19 High Street, Hermanus 7200 email: jeni@hermanus.co.za 072 270 1883

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Bellini Gallery Market Street, Village Square, Hermanus, Upper level, Shop 33/34 & 41 Open Mon – Sat 09:00-17:00 Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00-15:00 028 312 4988 | bellini@telkomsa.net Willie van Wyk 083 475 7290

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Where to eat this winter

Warm up this winter at the Join us for complimentary homemade country soup and award winning dessert and red wines

Buy your festival pass for only R100 Tickets only available online: www.webtickets.co.za No ticket sales on the day of the festival

Accommodation special: Stay 2 nights and the 3rd night is free!

Tel: 023 349 1791 | www.breedekloof.com

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elcome to the second edition of Winelands Explorer, which is now combined with Village Explorer to bring our readers a wider spectrum of news and articles on what’s on, where to go and what to do in this part of the Western Cape stretching from Hermanus and the Overberg to the Cape Winelands and the Boland.

hours’ drive from one other, and during the winter months many accommodation establishments and restaurants are offering winter specials at irresistible prices. There is no reason to stay cooped up at home, so don’t let the weather get you down and rather bundle into the car and spend a great day out with family and friends.

We’d like to encourage our readers to get out there and behave like tourists in their own back yards. There are so many wonderful destinations in this region that are all within two

In our Appetite for Winter article from pages 7 – 10 we feature some great destination restaurants, from La Pentola on the Hermanus waterfront and Gabriëlskloof near Botrivier to South Hill in the Elgin Valley and Boschendal, La Motte and Leopard’s Leap in the Franschhoek Valley. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and the warmth of a cosy fireplace you will be spoilt with hearty comfort food and premium wines to lift your spirits and embrace the winter season.

July is definitely not a quiet month judging by the amount of sporting events, festivals and other special occasions on offer. Check out our sport diary on page 10 and events diary on page 11 to find out how you can join in the fun, be it flying the French flag in Franschhoek during the Bastille Festival, mushroom foraging in the Delheim forest, sipping soup and sweet wine in the Breede- kloof, doing a trailhound run with your dog at South Hill, following the iconic Whale Trail at De Hoop Nature Reserve or dipping into all things chocolate at Lourensford.

Remember to like us on Facebook/Village Explorer for regular updates on happenings in and around your area. And enjoy this lovely recipe from Leopard's Leap for Glühwein.

Cheers!

Glühwein Recipe Glühwein is synonymous with Christmas in Europe where its beautiful warm flavours of spice help to thaw the winter’s ice and snow. And although it might not be Christmas, the South African winter can definitely do with a warming winter drink.

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it is almost boiling and then strain into a warm bowl.

Serve warm in a pretty glass and decorate with cinnamon sticks and cinnamon sugar on the rim of the glass.

Ingredients 750 ml Leopard’s Leap Lookout Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75 ml sugar 50 ml lemon juice 150 ml orange juice Cinnamon stick 6 – 8 cloves Cinnamon sugar and cinnamon sticks for decorating Method Pour all ingredients into a saucepan. Heat mixture until nearly boiling, then strain into a warm bowl.

Serving Warm, in a wine glass.

Publisher De Waal Steyn 083 700 3319 dewaals@outlook.com Editor Hedda Mittner 083 645 3928 hedda@hermanus.co.za Marketing & Social Media Manager Megan Smith 083 411 1343 smalltowntiger@gmail.com Graphic Designer Madré Rossouw 083 570 8797 madrerossouw@gmail.com

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recently visited several establishments from Hermanus and the Overberg to the Elgin Valley, and Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands that will not only warm your heart but also satisfy the heartiest of winter appetites.

While many restaurants are closing their doors this month for a much-needed winter break, others are embracing the slow season by creating wondrous winter menus and special dining experiences at irresistible prices. Village Explorer / Winelands Explorer

So don’t let the weather get you down or stop you from bundling into the car and meeting up with family or friends for that special winter meal accompanied by premium wines. Take note of the many special offers available from the featured restaurants and you’ll know that there’s no better time to spoil yourself than the Cape winter.

ith the Western Cape firmly in the grip of winter we find ourselves inclined to retire indoors and seek refuge from the cold in the form of full-bodied red wines, hearty comfort food and the warmth of cosy fireplaces. But that doesn’t mean that you have to stay cooped up at home for there are many wonderful destination restaurants out there where you can enjoy exactly that.

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Pierneef à La Motte

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s the winner of the Best Food and Wine Matching Experience for 2013 and 2015 at the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards, La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek takes the exploration of food and wine combinations to a whole new level this winter.

Celebrating her first year as Executive Chef at Pierneef à La Motte, Michelle Theron has conjured up an inspired winter fest.

Michelle explains the restaurant’s modern interpretation of traditional Winelands flavours and styles of cooking: “Winter is perfect for the slow-cooked comfort of traditional Cape Winelands Cuisine. But patrons that enjoy staying up to date with culinary trends will also appreciate current influences such as the use of heritage grains and techniques of fermentation. Heritage grains often take the place of the expected starches while whey and buttermilk are used instead of rich, concentrated jus and creamy sauces, adding an interesting alternative without compromising heartiness.”

Winter favourites such as cider-braised pork are served with salted caramel, whey-braised celeriac and Granny Smith piquant sauce, while the slow-cooked lamb comes with eggplant molasses, warm curried lentil salad and mint-infused sour milk puree. For those embracing winter with all its expected richness, cumin-scented beef shin ravioli is served with charred bell pepper and tomato fondue, smoked sweet potato, mushroom and parsnip, while Cloete Afrikaner beef steak with warm tomato and potato-and-olive ragout should also do the trick.

Not to be missed is the La Motte Evening of Vintage Wine & Venison. The estate’s passionate wine and culinary team will treat guests to an evening of vintage wine and venison in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, presenting a 5-course menu beautifully paired with exclusive older vintages from the La Motte Vinoteque.

Chef Michelle will present a menu including bourbon-glazed duck, fermented honey and mustard rabbit galantine, mushroom-roasted venison loin and Karoo blue and dried date verrine. Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche will give insights into the paired wines, which include 1995 La Motte Shiraz, 2007 La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier and 1995 La Motte Millennium.

Sharing La Motte’s passion for regional cuisine and cultural heritage, Professor Johann Kirsten, mastermind behind the legal protection and certification for Karoo Lamb as well as head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development at the University of Pretoria, will present a talk on the evening, focusing on the importance and conservation of regional food as part of our cultural and food heritage.

•The Evening of Vintage Wine and Venison will take place on 20 August at 18:30 and the cost is R490 per person. Reservations are essential and can be made at 021 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za

For the duration of winter, a special offering of pies will be included on the daily menu. Pies date from the middle ages and with the limited ovens and equipment of the times, perfecting a pie required skill and were often used to impress and to showcase technique. The pie offering will be based on traditional Cape Winelands pies such as chicken with boiled eggs and preserved lemon and pastry covering meat on the bone such as oxtail.

With the variety of seasonal vegetables available from the estate’s garden, Pierneef à La Motte’s menus always include a beautiful selection of vegetable dishes and, in this instance, a deep-red wood-roasted beetroot soup with hung yoghurt and dill or warm farm vegetable salad with fruited rye, while the millet and honey-and-buttermilk dressing will ensure a good dosage of vitamins for the cold months. Vegetarian options include a spiced pear tart with porcini-and-port puree and onion and blue cheese salad as well as a gluten-free savoury pancake with cabbage-and-quinoa rolls and kale-and-almond pesto.

With the recent appointment of Vicky Gurovich as Senior Sous Chef (Pastry), the ever-so-important winter’s dessert menu presents the classics in an unexpected way. The traditional cheese course is represented by “That’s so cheesy”, a decadent verrine of Dalewood fromage, parsnip puree, pickled parsnips and fennel seed crackers. Bread and butter pudding made from chocolate and banana bread also incorporates Valrhona chocolate cream, roasted peanuts and banana ice-cream.

The Pierneef à La Motte winter menu offers everything that is expected and considerably more: it is warming, comforting, trendy, traditional and comes with carefully paired La Motte wine suggestions to complete the taste experience.

Please note that Pierneef à La Motte will be closed for a winter break from Monday, 13 July and will reopen on Friday, 7 August.

Pierneef à La Motte’s hours: Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday Dinner: Thursday – Saturday: (summer months), Friday & Saturday (winter months) • Reservations are recommended and can be made at 021 876 8800 or pierneef@la-motte.co.za

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At the historic Boschendal Estate, situated at the foot of Helshoogte between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, visitors can enjoy their new casual winter dinner programme of ‘No menu, one dish meals’ which gives guests the chance to visit different venues for an evening meal over the course of each week.

Executive chef Christiaan Campbell, who is spearheading the renewal of Boschendal’s dining experiences, focuses on providing flavourful and nourishing food that is even more warming and comforting during the colder months.

On Mondays it is home-made pasta in the Deli, Tuesdays see the Bakery team showing off their pizza-making skills, and on Wednesday nights guests can sit down to a filling winter casserole in the new Werf Restaurant. Thursday night’s special offering is a traditional dish in the historic Manor House’s kitchen. The cost for Monday to Thursday is R95 for the main course, excluding service fee and beverages.

On Friday and Saturday nights guests are back in The Werf Restaurant for the a-la-carte menu which features Boschendal's own farm produce and grass-fed Angus beef. Christiaan’s menu changes regularly to reflect what is seasonal and available from the gardens.

Guests staying over on the Farm get preferential treatment when booking, but locals and other visitors are welcome, depending on availability. Reserve your table at reservations@boschendal.co.za or call 021 870 4274.

VIVE LA FRANCE

‘GINSPIRATION’

Boschendal is getting into the mood for the Bastille Festival with French-themed food and wine tastings in the different venues.

Executive chef Christiaan Campbell and Roger Jorgensen, producer of handcrafted spirits including the fabulous Jorgensen’s Gin, are pooling their talents to match a curated selection of Gins with a 3-course meal at the newly renovated Werf Restaurant on Saturday, 18 July from 18:30.

The Wine Tasting Room believes that “letting them eat cake” is the right answer this time around, and is presenting an impressive Croquembouche, created by pastry chef Corien Hattingh, which will be paired with sparkling wine for R50 pp. Another popular option is the chocolate and bubbly tasting at R70 pp.

Executive Chef Christiaan Campbell will also create French-style Bistro dishes like a country-style Coq au Vin or grass-fed Boeuf Bourguignon, which can be enjoyed with a glass or two of good red wine.

The cost is R450 pp for the food and gin pairing (excluding other beverages and service charges). For reservations: werf@ boschendal.co.za or 021 870 4206.

Boschendal is offering a discounted price on accommodation in their luxury cottages for those diners wishing to overnight at the farm. Visit www.boschendal.co.za to find out more.

ELGIN

Since its official launch in 2012 the Elgin Wine Route has become a favourite destination for those who like to wander off the beaten track. In contrast with the more genteel, traditional wine routes of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, the Elgin Valley is a wild frontier with rugged mountains, verdant forests and rolling hills covered in a patchwork of fruit orchards, olive groves and vineyards.

Turning in to The Valley Road off the N2 will bring you to South Hill, a small privately owned farm where you will be warmly welcomed at their tasting room and art gallery / restaurant.

Surrounded by a lush garden dotted with sculptures you can laze on comfortable couches on the lawn overlooking the vineyards or seek refuge inside where the cosy fireplace will keep you toasty on cold winter days. The tasting room is open for walk-in tastings seven days a week from 10:00 – 16:00 and bistro-style breakfast and lunch are served in the restaurant from Wednesday to Sundays 08:30 – 15:00.

Owners Kevin and Sandy King have transformed South Hill from a neglected apple and pear producer to an exclusive boutique wine farm producing cool climate wines of elegance and finesse. They currently have 28ha under vine from which winemaker Sean Skibbe produces a range of South Hill wines that includes Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé and MCC Blanc de Blanc, while the exclusive Kevin King range consists of interesting blends and single varieties Pinot Noir and Malbec.

In the kitchen chef Fleur van den Hoogen, who lives on a neighbouring farm, works her magic with fresh seasonal produce to offer a small a la carte menu of down-to-earth goodness such as a heavenly home-made chicken pie, pure rib-eye beef burger or wild mushroom risotto. Highly recommended is their 5 course tasting menu which gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy each dish with a perfectly paired wine at R425 per head. Just some of the delights to be sampled are fish, mussels and prawns in a white wine and basil cream paired with Kevin King Bassey Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc, medallions of smoked duck breast with black cherry and port reduction paired with Kevin King Bazza Pinto Noir, and baked Camembert with berry poached pear served with the delightful South Hill Rosé.

Summer or winter, South Hill is the kind of place where you’ll want to linger. It provides the perfect setting for that special occasion, and they cater for weddings, corporate events or any celebratory occasion. The guesthouse offers four-star luxury, family-friendly accommodation along with the Cellar Garden Suite and the Pumphouse Honeymoon Cottage.

Contact the restaurant for more details on their Christmas in July dinner on 25 July and check out our Village Explorer events diary on page 3 for details on their Wednesday Movie Supper evenings. South Hill will also be the venue for a Trail Hounds Run on 11 July – for more information turn to our Winelands Explorer sport diary on page 7.

tel: 021 844 0033 | info@southhill.co.za | www.southhill.co.za

WINTER DINING BOTRIVIER

GABRIëLSKLOOF If the thought of dining on hearty country cuisine in front of a roaring fireplace on a beautiful Overberg farm appeals to you, look no further than Gabriëlskloof. This award-winning winery and restaurant is situated on the Swartrivier Road which turns off from the N2 at Dassiesfontein, just outside of Botrivier on the way to Caledon.

Estate owner Bernhard Heyns and his wife Sjarlene bought the farm in 2001 and together with farm manager Barry Anderson set out to establish the vineyards from which premium wines have been produced since 2009. The cellar, tasting room, chapel and restaurant are arranged around a tranquil courtyard garden with a manicured lawn and two reflective ponds. There is an unmistakable emphasis on quality, but Gabriëlskloof’s particular brand of understated elegance is at once homely, inviting and relaxing.

The interior of the restaurant, with its high ceilings and exposed rafters, is dominated by an open hearth where you will find a warming fire on cold days, and when the sun is shining the restaurant spills over to a large covered veranda overlooking the courtyard garden. Here chef Frans Groenewald and his wife Mariaan, who is the restaurant and banquet manager, welcome guests to enjoy their down-to-earth country cuisine prepared with a sophisticated flair. Fresh seasonal produce is sourced locally from the farm, friendly neighbours and local artisans, and includes Gabriëlskloof’s award-winning olive oil and honey, and Anysbos goat’s cheese from the farm next door.

“Our new winter menu embraces our country roots and we allow each ingredient to speak for itself,” says Frans, who assisted in designing the kitchen from scratch and has been at the helm since the restaurant opened its doors six years ago. “Unpretentious yet elegant cuisine with a rustic charm and a touch of nostalgia, cooked from the heart to feed the appetite and the soul,” is how Frans describes his winter menu. And what can be more comforting than his signature slow-roasted Botrivier leg of lamb served with slaphakskeentjies (pickled onions) and heavenly Hemel-en-Aarde wheat and pumpkin risotto, or the drunken Elgin free-range duck au Vin with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables.

For a lighter lunch or as a starter you can also enjoy olive oil poached trout served on a warm sweet potato and chick pea salad or the popular slow-roasted bone marrow and deboned oxtail served with a roosterkoek. Vegetarians will not feel left out in the cold and can choose from various options such as a silky potato, artichoke and truffle soup, lentil bobotie served with coconut rice and sambals, or mushroom and goat’s cheese ravioli served with a mushroom and leek broth. And don’t forget to leave room for a delectable dessert such as souskluitjies (sweet dumplings) served with orange preserve, meringue and crème Anglais, or malva and poached pear tartlet served with hazelnut praline and vanilla ice cream.

The entire Gabiëlskloof range of wines is offered by the glass or bottle, along with other wines from fellow Botrivier wine producers. The restaurant also offers scrumptious breakfasts and a deli menu with light meals such as gourmet hamburgers, paninis and platters. The restaurant is open from 09:00 – 17:00 every day except on Tuesdays. Their Winter Special offers any two a la carte meals at R165 per person and a three course indulgence at R195 per person. To book, call 028 284 9865 or send an email to restaurant@gabrielskloof.co.za

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La Pentola

The best special offer this winter surely has to come from La Pentola Hermanus, where diners are seduced not only by patron-chef Shane Sauvage’s singular style of fusion cuisine but also by the breathtaking ocean views. With a special winter menu offering two courses for R75 or a three course indulgence for only R105, there has never been a better time to visit La Pentola on the Hermanus waterfront.

And as an added bonus you might even get to spot a whale in the bay from the comfort of your dining table at no extra cost.

Shane is a larger-than-life chef with a hearty appetite for life and a passion for cooking. He exudes charm and generosity, and he loves nothing more than taking care of people and making them feel special. That includes feeding them, something he has done for as long as he can remember. As a chef he likes to push the boundaries and think out of the box, which is why he continues to develop creative recipes based on the unique combination of ingredients and flavour sensations.

Shane is also the owner of the critically acclaimed La Pentola Pretoria, which has been going strong for 20 years. About 17 yeras ago he realised another life-long dream by relocating to Hermanus with his family. After cooking up a storm at the La Vierge Restaurant on the Hermanus Wine Route, he decided to branch out by opening La Pentola Hermanus on Marine Drive in 2012. His third cookbook will be out soon, following on The Edge of Fusion (2007) and In Fusion (2009), which earned him that year’s Gourmand Award for the Best Cookbook by a chef. Several of the dishes featured in his books are available on La Pentola’s a la carte menu.

The special winter lunch menu is available every day and offers a choice of starters such as South African style butternut soup or hot baby marrow carpaccio, while the mains include Limpopo chicken which consists of tender chicken breast pan-fried in butter with ginger, aromatic curry spices and macadamia nuts steamed in white wine and refreshed with thyme and cream. Other mains include fish and pasta dishes, while the desserts are sure to bring comfort on a cold winter’s day in the form of baked apple pancake, crème brulee or vanilla ice cream with a hot home-made Danish chocolate vanilla sauce.

The friendly ambience, the warmth of the fireplace and the gorgeous views combined with the innovative cuisine and extensive wine list are sure to lift your spirits on even the dreariest of winter days. Even your wallet will be smiling.

Call 028 313 1685 to book for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

WINTER SPECIAL: 2 courses R75 / 3 courses R105

Lamb shank R125 Crayfish R135 We serve perlemoen

WINTER SPECIAL: Two courses R165 / Three courses R195 Tel: +27 28 284 9865 | restaurant@gabrielskloof.co.za | www.gabrielskloof.co.za

Open 7 days a week from 12 noon for lunch & dinner Tel: 028 313 1685 | www.lapentola.co.za | lapentolahermanus@telkomsa.net

Shop no. 4, Ocean View, 87 Marine Drive, Village Square, Hermanus

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Friday 3 & Saturday 4 July Delheim Wild Mushroom Weekend The legendary Delheim Wine Estate just outside Stellenbosch is offering an exceptional weekend of wild mushroom foraging in its private forest. Led by GaryGoldman, a seasoned field expert and mushroom cultivator, the excursion will see intimate groups setting off at 10:00 on a magical walk on the wild side in search of these elusive, seasonal delicacies.

mbracing all that is wonderful about winter in the Winelands, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards will be offering a cosier version of its Rotisserie lunch and Harvest table during weekdays in winter. Starting from Wednesday, 8 July guests are invited to sit down to a family style offering with a choice between: • Soup of the day, farm-baked bread, two meats (of which at least one will be from the popular rotisserie) and a selection of warming vegetables and wintery salads served family-style on the table, to share. R150 per person.

• Dish of the day served as a light lunch option (for example quiche, home-made pie, hearty bake). R75 per person.

• Soup of the day (vegetarian), farm-baked bread.

R50 per person.

Tempting and decadent wintery desserts will make you forget all about that summer figure while the selection of Leopard's Leap as well as Culinaria Collection wines will be available at tasting room prices.

Join the Leopard's Leap team and warm up with a winter’s interpretation of its popular food offering on a Wednesday and Thursday, while the normal Rotisserie and Harvest table format will feature from Friday to Sunday.

Leopard’s Leap’s exciting programme of cooking classes is a wonderful way for passionate home cooks and aspirant chefs to fine tune their culinary skills and add some variety to their tables. The upcoming programme for the second semester of 2015 takes enthusiastic foodies on a culinary tour of note!

Thursday 9 and Friday 10 July : Pleasures of Provence In July the Franschhoek Valley celebrates its French heritage and at Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards the focus is on the beautiful food of Provence. Try classic winter warmers such as boeuf bourguignon and cassoulet and understand how to perfect more technical Provençal favourites such as confit duck, preserved salmon and those classic French sauces.

After an exhilarating morning, the foragers will be rewarded with a mushroominspired three course lunch in the historic vat cellar. Tickets are R595 per person, inclusive of the lecture on mushroom identification, the forest forage, lunch with a glass of Delheim wine as well as a gift to take home. Pre-booking is essential; to book your spot call 021 888 4600 or send an email to info@delheim.com.

Thursday 9 & Friday 10 July Pleasures of Provence During July the Franschhoek Valley celebrates its French heritage and Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards will embrace the beautiful food of Provence at an interactive cookery class from 09:30 – 13:30.

You will don an apron and learn how to make classic winter warmers such as boeuf bourguignon and cassoulet along with more technical Provencal favourites such as confit duck, preserved salmon and those classic French sauces. After the class everyone will sit down to enjoy the fruit of their labours accompanied

by Leopard’s Leap wines. There is also an evening class on Friday 10 July and the cost is R650 per person. Call 021 876 8002 or send an email to cooking@leopardsleap.co.za to book your spot.

Thursday 6 and Friday 14 August: Tuscan Traditions Just read these out load: Pappardelle pomodoro, Panzanelle, Parmigiana de Melanzane, Brodetto di Pesce… Don’t you just feel like grating some Parmesan and chopping some garlic? Have you always dreamt of going on a food tour of Italy? Join the August Tuscaninspired cooking class and learn how to cook these traditional Italian favourites.

Chefs will share techniques and cooking methods for each recipe, but also general cooking tips and interesting facts about the food and their origin. All classes repeat to offer a morning class with lunch or evening class with dinner. Classes take approximately three hours and are presented from the state of the art and exceptionally-equipped kitchen.

Classes can accommodate twenty-two enthusiasts at individual cooking stations with their own stove and utensils. The chef’s every move can be followed on big screen television sets while printed recipes serve as guidance on the day and when practicing the newly acquired skills at home.

After a busy cooking session, students are invited to relax and indulge in their own cooking-crafts – all beautifully paired by Leopard’s Leap wines as selected and recommended

by Leopard’s Leap Cellar Master, Eugene van Zyl. Classes cost: R650 per person. Morning classes start at 09:30 / Evening classes start at 18:00. Reservations are essential and should be made at least a week in advance at 021 876 8002 or cooking@leopardsleap.co.za.

For more information on Leopard’s Leap, its wines and programme of cooking classes, kindly visit www.leopardsleap.co.za, T 021 876 8002, E info@leopardsleap.co.za

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July Franschhoek Bastille Festival Dust off your berets and dress up in your finest red, white and blue for this year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which scooped the Crowd Pleaser Award at the 2014 KLINK Awards. Visitors can look forward to sipping and sampling superb wines while feasting on gastronomic fare and enjoying the festive atmosphere. The three main venues are the Bastille Festival Market @ BICCCS, the Food & Wine Hall situated at the town hall, and the Food & Wine Marquee at the Huguenot Monument. Pre-booking through www.webtickets.co.za is essential, as no more visitors will be admitted once the venues are full.

Other activities will include live music, carnival performers, the popular Franschhoek Boules Tournament, the Delta Valley Entertainers and the Porcupine Ridge Barrel Rolling Competition. For more information visit www.franschhoekbastille.co.za

Sondag 19 Julie Robbie Wessels Die Drostdy Teater in die hartjie van Stellebosch bied ‘n intieme aand van musiek met Robbie Wessels om 20:15. Hierdie opvoering sal onder meer liedjies van sy nuwe album, Als wat ek het, insluit.

Kaartjies is R120 pp. Kontak 071 931 9954 of stuur ‘n epos aan info@drostdyteater. co.za om te bespreek.

Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July Soetes & Soup Festival Beat away the winter blues at the Breedekloof Wine Valley’s annual Soetes & Soup Festival when the wineries of the Breede River, Goudini, Slanghoek and Rawsonville areas serve up complimentary cups of steaming homemade soup to accompany their award-winning soetes (dessert wines).

Highlights include live entertainment, soup & wine pairings, a farmer’s market, a chocolate soup & port tasting, cooperage demonstrations, art exhibitions and children’s entertainment. Your festival pass costs only R100 and includes an enamel mug, a wine glass and a coupon booklet for the soup tasting. Limited tickets are available this year, so buy yours early at www. webtickets.co.za.

Please note that no tickets will be available on the day. For more information, call 023 349 1791 or visit www.breedekloof.com Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July Winelands Chocolate Festival This decadent culinary celebration of the wonders of chocolate will take place indoors at the Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West. Along with show-stopping premium wines, freshly-brewed coffees and tasty bistro food, visitors can taste chocolate in all its finest guises, including 16 varieties of hot chocolate, chocolate bars, bonbons, truffles, patisseries, cakes, nougats, fudges and toffees.

Highlights of the festival include a Chocolate Afternoon Tea on the Saturday at 15:00 and on the Saturday night you can indulge in A Wild Chocolate Affair, a dinner at The Millhouse Kitchen with a specially designed menu. The Chocolate Theatre will play host to a series of inspirational demonstrations by master chocolatiers and renowned pastry chefs, where you can pick up professional techniques and recipes. For more information visit www.winelandschocolatefestival.co.za

Saturday 1 August Amazing Wine Race This exciting event will pit the skills of teams of 4 against a range of wacky tasks dreamed up by the 20 participating wineries situated in the scenic Winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl. Tasks range from the educational such as wine pairings, a wine quiz, wine blending and identifying certain wine varietals, to the physical such as barrel rolling, a cellar treasure hunt and boules.

The entry fee is R1 800 per team, which includes morning coffee and a briefing session, the team kits, all the tastings and entertainment for the day, the prizes and the prize-giving dinner at the end of the day. A percentage of the profits raised will be donated to Pets as Therapy, a local charity. Teams can book their places or find out more by contacting Björn van Oort at 021 981 0216 during office hours or sending an email to bjorn@cvomarketing. co.za

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Every Saturday – Parkrun @ Root 44 Market

1 August: Whale of Trail run

Take part in a free, timed 5km run/walk at 08:00. Open to everyone, four-legged friends included. Find them on the corner of Annandale Rd & R44 (Root 44 Market) between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. The Root44 parkrun is one of the most popular and beautiful in the country. Find other parkruns in Bellville, Rondebosch, Big Bay, Green Point and Fish Hoek. Visit www.parkrun.co.za.

For trail running at its best, enter the Whale of Trail which takes runners on a 53km journey along the Cape Southern Coast, from Potberg Nature Reserve to Koppie Alleen at De Hoop Nature Reserve. Registration at De Hoop Collection from 16:00 – 19:00 on Friday 31 July, followed by a briefing session and dinner.

Every Sunday in July – Tortoise Winter Trail Series Skilpadvlei Wedding and Function Venue took on a new venture this year by hosting a fun and beautiful trail run through the vineyards of their farm. Start venue: Skilpadvlei Wine Farm (Polkadraai Road, M12). Distances: 6km and 12km. Start times: 08:00 (12km) and 08:15 (6km). Contact: Marquerite Schutte (Skilpadvlei Function Manager) at functions@skilpadvlei.co.za, 021 881 3237 (extention 3) to enter. Entry fees: • 6km - R50 (option A)•burger and drink R100 (Option B)• 12km - R100 (Option C) • 12km including burger and drink - R150 (Option D). Check Facebook for changes in times.

11 July: Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run The Franschhoek Mountains in July can be covered in snow. The rivers are scenic yet cold. These runs are a wilderness adventure, for which you need to be prepared you have been warned! Venue: Old Bells Lodge, Berg River Dam, Franschhoek. Distances and starting times: 50km at 06:30 (with a torch); 35km at 07:00; 25km from 08:00 in batches; 15km at 09:00 in batches. Cost: 50km is R525; 35km is R425; 25km is R325; 15km is R225. Pre-entries only, available on www.energyevents.co.za. Will close when sold out. The Bastille Festival in the Main Street is a mix of good food and wine, to celebrate with, after your run.

18-19 July: SA National MTB championships Witness some excellent mountain-biking skills at this event hosted on a newly-built course, designed by two local MTB riders. Venue: Above Coetzenburg, part of Stellenbosch University campus. More information: http://wpmtb.co.za/

19 July: Glühwein Trail Run at Delheim Celebrate Spatz Sperling, the founder and owner of Delheim's 85th birthday with a trail run in the Simonsberg Conservancy. Distances and start times: 13km at 09:15 and 8km at 09:30. Cost: Pre-entries close on Tuesday, 14 July: 13km is R105 and 8km is R90. Late entries (if available, will be taken on event day): 13km is R120 and 8km is R100.

Contact: 021 884 4752 or email: info@dirtopia.co.za.

1 August: 30th PPC Riebeeck Berg Marathon

11 July South Hill Trailhound Run Give yourself and your dogs some healthy and fun exercise with a morning run on South Hill wine estate in the beautiful Elgin Valley from 07:30 onwards. Walk, jog or run through the vineyards with your dogs and stay on after the event for wine tasting and breakfast or lunch at the Gallery Restaurant. Entry is R80 pp. For more information contact Bronwyn on 079 047 9963 or trailhoundssa@gmail.com

Additional tickets can be purchased for supporters/family/friends for dinner on both Friday and Saturday night.

Various accommodation packages are available and can be booked directly with De Hoop Collection. Competitors are limited to 200, so make sure you book your spot early. The entry fee of R2 200 includes medical support, all transfers to and from the venue and finish points, the Friday night briefing dinner, the Saturday night prize giving dinner and the food zone at the finish. For more information and to enter online, go to www.whaleoftrail. co.za.

SPUR Winter trail running series 19 July – The first of four races in this popular short course trail running series. Run 3 of the 4 long/short courses to compete in the Championship/Challenge and receive a medal. Or, you can take part in just one or two. Venue: Paul Cluver, Grabouw. Long route: 16 km; 09:00; R145.

Short route: 9.1 km; 09:21; R95.

This race takes place near the Riebeeck PPC Cement factory, and has become a community driven, family favourite that also serves as one of South Africa’s most popular Comrades Marathon qualifying races. Venue: PPC Cement Plant, Riebeeck West. Distances and starting times: 42.2km at 07:30; 21.1km at 08:00; 10km at 08:30; 5km at 08:45. Cost: 42.2km: R100; 21.1km: R80; 10km: R.60; 5km: R15; temporary license: R30. Pre-entries, available at www.championchip.co.za, close on 20 July 2015. Pre-entries only. Enter the 5km fun run on race morning. More information: http://www.ppc.co.za/ sponsorships/riebeeck-bergmarathon.aspx

2 August – Die Burger MTB Challenge

26 July – Venue: Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Long route: 12.7 km; 09:00; R145. Short route: 6.9 km; 09:21; R95.

2 August – Venue: Taal Monument and Paarl Mountain.

Long route: 14 km; 09:00; R145. Short route: 7.8km; 09:21; R95.

15 August – Venue: Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Long route: 8 km; 09:00; R145. Short route: 14.5 km; 09:21; R95.

14-18 July: Berg River Canoe Marathon Avid canoeists and the super brave take part in the 2015 Berg River Canoe Marathon, which paddles off from Paarl on Tuesday, 14 July and finishes in Velddrif along the West Coast on Saturday, 18 July. Now in its 54th year, this 240km long race is not for the faint-hearted. Entrants are fighting for prize money and, of course, the title of the best river racer in the country.

Spectators can look forward to all the thrills and spills along the route with small town hospitality along the way.

Die Burger MTB Challenge will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year in Stellenbosch and is expected to hit the record number of 5 000 riders. Venue: Eikestad Primary School. Route options: 15km funride for children and novices; 30km funride for beginners; 42km funride for intermediate, but fitter, riders; 50km challenge for intermediate riders; 60km challenge for advanced riders; 75km invitation race for top riders. Enter: http:// dieburgermtbchallenge.co.za/. For further information email info@dirtopia.co.za or call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752.

Stellenbosch

Soretha Carroll | 083 709 3250 | sorethac@realnet.co.za

Schoongelegen Web ref. 758074

R10 900 000

Immaculate 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom and 4 garage family home, located within a peaceful setting, with stunning established gardens. Well positioned between the best schools in Stellenbosch and a mere 5 minutes to the town centre, this gorgeous home in Die Boord is perfect for the discerning buyer who values family and entertaining friends. One of the most outstanding features of this well-appointed home is the 1 200 bottle cellar below - with climate control – boasting a large atmospheric entertainment venue. The home has a fitted kitchen with Cease stone work surfaces, a Rosiers (Paul Bocuse) gas oven and a separate dining area overlooking the Yoga deck. A cinema room, heated swimming pool, rock climbing wall (to mention a few) forms part of this incredible family home. So, if you consider your home to be your castle, then this one is for you.

Jacques 083 380 2121

Overberg R1 200 000

Beautiful two bedroom river front house with garage.Retreat or break-away home in a quiet cul-de-sac, next to the Baths River on a huge erf. Rooms and lounge air conditioned, large pool, three walkways to the riverside, patio, braai, enclosed sunroom. Main bedroom with en-suite shower and toilet. Kitchen with marble topped work surface, built-in fridge, oven and four-plate hob. Lounge - under-floor heating, tiled floor, solid beams and knotty pine ceilings.

Mariaan 082 330 7085

Sandbaai / Onrus Web ref. 766639

R4 950 000

This luxurious home offers open plan living areas complete with fireplaces and air-conditioning. An additional formal lounge leading out to the patio and undercover pool completes the public space.

The family accommodation consists of 4 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. To top this well-appointed family home there is a temperature controlled underground wine cellar, 3 garages and staff living quarters.

Tiaan 072 756 8033

Riaan Smuts | 082 770 0335 | overberg@realnet.co.za

Caledon river front Web ref. 769969

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Caledon Industrial Web ref. 773413

R699 000

Industrial property for sale in Caledon. This property offers a 220m² building on a decent 736m² stand which is fully fenced and has room for growth. The workshop area is 180m² and the rest of the building is divided between the office/reception with separate entrance, storeroom, toilets and kitchen. The property is located close to the main road that leads through town.

Pieter 083 258 3655

Caledon farm Web ref. 699527

R5 500 000

Unique opportunity to acquire one or both mixed farms 7 km outside Caledon. The farms are bounded by the Swartberg mountain range on the northern side and by the N2 on the southern side with SANRAL approved access to the N2. The farms have significant arable land. Owners are prepared to negotiate to rent the arable land at market rates. Both farms have excellent potential for lifestyle farming given the proximity to Caledon and the natural beauty.

Riaan 082 7700 335

Cornel Janse van Vuuren | 083 704 8636 | onrus@realnet.co.za R1 295 000

SANDBAAI Web ref. 767981

R1 295 000

SOLE MANDATE EXCELLENT POSITION… beautiful mountain views, close to the sea, north facing with well maintained garden. Come and view this comfortable family home. The property offers 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, open plan lounge and dining area with fireplace. The sunny patio with built-in braai and sunroom for those windy days completes the picture.

Hannah 071 298 5400

Paarl Wellington Franschhoek Paarl Central, paarl

R3 450 000

RealNet agents Hannah, Sandy, Lou-Anne and Cornel will assist you in finding your dream home in Vermont, Onrus,Hemel & Aarde Estate or Sandbaai.

“Home is when the heart is. We make it happen…”

Eugénie 082 567 6856

Cornel 083 704 8636

Eugénie Kempff | 082 567 6856 | eugeniek@realnet.co.za Louis Visser | 078 451 1150 | louisv@realnet.co.za Klein Parys, paarl

R1 590 000

paryskloof estate, paarl

R2 850 000

DUAL MANDATE

SOLE MANDATE This fantastic property for sale is a true gem for someone looking for an income producing property or guest house. All six bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with some television sets and bar fridges included. Two of the bedrooms could be self-catering flats with their own private braai areas. Relax and braai at the pooldeck or indoor at the built-in braai.

SEE THIS BEAUTY BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE SNAPS IT UP!!!

If you are planning on scaling down or starting out, then this lovely home is for you! The home is situated in the popular Protea Park Estate within walking distance to Curro Private School. Comprising of a spacious and light open plan lounge/dining area and kitchen. 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a single garage.

Excellent value for money! Price negotiable! This 4 bedroomed, low maintenance face brick home offers a lounge with fireplace, a dining room, a well-fitted kitchen with many cupboards. The outside bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs is a spacious flat or large living area with beautiful panoramic views. One of the 3 garages is separate and has an interleading door which could serve as a large study, office from home, another living area or even a 4th bedroom.

Frieda 073 228 9854

www.realnet.co.za We make it happen!

This is a meticulously built, 4 bedroomed, open-plan family home for sale in a security estate only 40 minutes from Cape Town, 20 min from Stellenbosch and Franschhoek has mountain views all round.

Relax and enjoy outside entertainment with friends and family at the pool. The large living areas flows onto the outside, covered, private patio. The extra spacious garage, covering 63 square meters is suitable for storage, woodwork, a workshop, various crafts etc.

Eugénie 082 567 6856

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Authentic Italian Pizza & Pasta, succulent Steaks, lengendary Ribs and much, much more.

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028 316 2348 • Hemel & Aarde Village Tuesday - Saturday 11h30 - late • Sunday 11h30 - 15h00

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A PASSION FOR PROPERTY, A DESIRE FOR QUALITY “

We intend to be more than just business owners in Hermanus. We have moved to this beautiful town to build our lives here. We want to become not only residents but be part of the community. We are here for the long run,” says Lee Greeff and Nikita Pierce, the new owners of the Just Property Group in Hemanus.

Lee and Nikita took over the reins at Just Property Group on the 1st of June this year and they already have big plans with the aim of creating a refreshing experience for all.

“We are planning our official opening in August 2015 and inviting everyone to come and join us.

“Our goal is to have raving fans and not just clients, we believe the only way to do business is to have our clients walking out the door saying wow!”

“But this will not only be a goal that’s written down on a piece of paper. Lee and I will be getting our hands dirty together with our team. We are going to work alongside them to make this vision a reality for not only us but also for our clients,” says Nikita.

“I have been a Principal for over 8 years and in that time I have gained hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of the property industry. Every day there are new challenges and experiences to be learnt and every day we are adding to our knowledge bank and we strive to pass that onto those around us as well as learn from those we work with. I am currently Principal of Both the Hermanus and Amanzimtoti branch in KZN," says Lee. According to Nikita she believes she and Lee make a formidable team. “We bring different facets to the company and yet we have the same goal in mind. As Branch Manager my goal is to create a fun and supportive culture within the office environment, by always being an inspiration to my team and a support mechanism. I strongly believe by growing people you grow your business as it is the people that grow your business resulting in a synergy between company and client.”

According to Lee property has become a way of life. “My mother owned a property company in Mtunzini (KZN), so the business and the love for working in this field is in my blood. You can almost say, property runs in my veins,” he says.

After studying Import & Export as well as Marketing, the 30 year old Lee started the Just Property branch in Amanzimtoti, which now employs more than 14 people. “It is because of the success of this branch that I have been afforded the opportunity to take over the Hermanus branch.”

Nikita, who studied not only Brand Management and Fashion design but also Business risk Management, is the Branch Manager of the Hermanus branch. After first starting her career in online marketing at SEO7k in the UK she opened up a branch for the company in Johannesburg together with owning Socialite – an online marketing and Design Company.

She came into property via marketing and marketing property companies before turning to recruitment and training.

Both Lee and Nikita are young and vibrant people with a passion for people, business, property and the communities in which they operate. “We want to revitalize and refresh the property industry in Hermanus. We care deeply about the well-being of our clients and about quality of service."

The Just Property Group Hermanus covers Rooi Els , Pringle bay, Betty’s Bay, Kleinmond, Caledon, Greyton, Villiersdorp, De Kelders, Gaansbaai, Kleinbaai, Danger Point and Pearly Beach, offering a full range of property services, residential sales, residential letting, commercial letting and commercial sales.

Tel: 028 312 3385 | Address: 125 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200 Email:hermanus@justpropertygroup.co.za| www.hermanusproperties.co.za | www.just.property.co.za

Who we are The DVH Group is a national group of young dynamic Attorney Practices with offices situated in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal.

Each company has its own Directors specialising in Property Law, legal training, the registration of transfers & Mortgage Bonds and all aspects of Developments.

On 1 June 2004 Dykes, van Heerden Inc opened offices in the Cape as part of its strategy to be “Conveyancers for South Africa.” The offices are currently operated through the firms Dykes Van Heerden Slabbert Hopkins Inc and Dykes Van Heerden (Cape) Inc and the operating partners are Louis Slabbert and Elana Hopkins. The offices are situated in Bellville but due to the fact that it is prepared to sign documents with clients at their homes or offices, it covers the entire Western Cape including the entire Peninsula, the Winelands, the Garden Route up to Plettenberg Bay, the West Coast, the Overberg, the Overstrand, the Swartland and parts of the Karoo.

Services we Offer Seeing as the DVH Group specialises in conveyancing and all other aspects of Property Law, the Directors have over the years built up vast experience in this field making us the attorneys of choice for a large client base and enabling us to assist Estate Agents and individual clients with the structuring of their transactions and the drafting of agreements, and Developers with the commercial planning, drafting of agreements and conveyancing involved with small and large free standing and sectional title developments. We are on the panels of all 4 major South African Banks to assist with the registration and cancellation of Mortgage Bonds.

120 – 122 Edward Street, Tygerberg, Cape Town Tel : 0861 110 210 | Fax: (021) 910-4911 | E-Mail: capetown@dvhs.law.za

HEMEL EN AARDE VALLEI

R7 000 000

UNIEKE NUWE AANBIEDING 7 Hektaar plaas met 3 slaapkamer woning, 3 en suite badkamers, ruim woonareas en kombuis. Buitegeboue en standhoudende voldoende water. Uitsonderlike uitsigte vanaf onderdak stoep van vallei en berg. Gevestigde 2.2. hektaar wingerd. Potensiaal vir verdere ontwikkeling.

Uitsonderlike lewensstyl in die gesogte vallei.

Web Verw: 771709 PRINGLEBAAI

Lynette 082 578 5900 R2,5 Miljoen

Besigheidsgeleentheid – B & B Lopende saak. 4 en-suite gastekamers in ‘n anneks, plus nog 2 slaapkamers en 2 badkamers binne in die hoofhuis. ‘n Heerlike gesellige toegemaakte area verbind hoofhuis met die anneks. Daar is ook ‘n groot eetvertrek met binnebraai en dubbel motorhuis. Gelee slegs 5 minute se stap na die hoofstrand. Meeste van die toerusting is ingesluit in die prys.

Web Verw: 586082 Jacques 083 301 9618 PRINGLE BAY

R1,195 Million

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GET A FOOT IN THE MARKET Modern facebrick double storey house with low maintenance. The house offers open plan living area and kitchen upstairs with lovely sea view as well as master-en-suite bedroom. Downstairs is a large flatlet as well as a garage (with ceiling) that can easily be converted into another flatlet. A huge carport at the back of the house completes the picture.

Web Ref: 760128 Trudi 071 353 6217 PERLEMOENBAAI (GANSBAAI)

R679 000

FRANSKRAAL (GANSBAAI)

R1 050 000

FRANCOIS Sê “ BEGIN KLEIN, MAAR BEGIN OP DIE REGTE ADRES.” Siersteen met 2 slaapkamers, 1 badkamer, 2 motorhuise, onderdak braaiarea. Klein kombuis en leefarea. Goeie seeuitsig - naby aan boot hawe. Aan hierdie huis kan jy met gemak nog R500 000 se verbeterings aanbring sonder om te oorkapitaliseer,dieselfde kan nie gesê word van n soortgelyke huis verder van die see af nie. Kom maak n aanbod.

Francois 082 899 5195 FRANSKRAAL (GANSBAAI)

R2 600 000

PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS Situated in the 2nd street from the sea. Facebrick offers, 2 large bedrooms, main en-suite, 2 full bathrooms + 1 bedroom flat with bathroom. The lounge/ kitchen area has a stunning sea view. It is very spacious and open plan, separate scullery with a laundry/pantry. The braai room is spacious and cosy. Paving to three sides of the house the rest is covered by lawn. Double garage with working space Web Ref: 772367 Adele 082 564 5348 GANSBAAI (DE KELDERS)

R2 275 000

NOTHING TO COMPARE: 180° OCEAN VIEW (ALMOST ON THE ROCKS) - from Birkenhead Peninsula (Kleinbaai) to Hermanus. Both the Ground Floor & 1st Floor, offer the following: VERY, VERY SPACIOUS Balcony - accessed via 3 sliding doors. (2 from the Living area & 1 from a Bedroom). Living area cum Kitchen/Kitchenette. 2 VERY SPACIOUS Bedrooms. Bathrooms (2 on the 1st Floor & 1 one on the Ground Floor). Separate Entrances (for the 2 Floors). Tandem garage for 2 m/vehicles. Ground Floor & the 1st Floor are linked from the inside by a spiral staircase - which could be removed - as we have separate Entrances. Web Ref: 743106 Nita 082 926 2066 EASTCLIFF

R1 200 000

FERNKLOOF ESTATE

R5 450 000

BRAND NEW! Well planned double storey dwelling to be completed by Sept 2015. Ground level: 2 bedr, 2 bathr, spacious living areas with sliding doors opening on undercover deck and garden with pool, modern o/p kitchen with separate scullery/laundry and dble garage. 1st Floor: Spacious main bedroom en-suite with dressing room, 2 more bedrooms sharing a bathroom & a family room.

Web Ref: 763015 Hannelie 082 557 9358 EASTCLIFF

R3,500 000

EXCLUSIVE SOLE MANDATE - RARE GEM! Old homestead has been in the same family for many years and is finally up for grabs! House enjoys an excellent degree of privacy without being isolated and sits within a sizable garden with oak trees. On 1784m² plot, comprises of entrance hall, formal lounge with log fireplace, conservatory, o/p kitchen with dining room & study. 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & single garage. On the northern side a private garden with pool. Sep domestic quarters with bathroom.

Web Ref: 769006 Heather 083 285 2777 BAARDSKEERDERSBOS

RARE FIND – FARM IN THE BAARDSKEERDERSBOS AREA 140ha farm. Dwelling, storerooms, small wine cellar, olive-grove, vineyards, borehole, dam, 100ha grazing, mountain and many more.

Web Ref: 380775 (For price and more info) Helena 079 528 1919 / Leni 076 877 3020

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6 ALBATROS ST, PERLEMOENBAAI, 6 ALBATROS ST, PERLEMOENBAAI How much would one have paid for this gem of a stand - in another neighbouring town?

R1.500.000! Almost 180° permanent & uninterrupted ocean view - within the 2nd row of stands from ocean on a hill. Location cannot get any better. The whales are almost on your doorstep. The width of the stand - on the side of the ocean - is 30.34m² could accommodate a huge living area & 4 bedrs (on the side of the ocean) Web Ref: 723854 Johann 082 926 2066

• 27 Years experience!

RARE FIND IN SOUGHT AFTER EASTCLIFF Centrally located flat, one street from the Cliff Path and Golf course. 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, very spacious living area with paquet flooring. Full kitchen, lock-up garage & prepaid electricity.

Web Ref: 772853

Marietta 082 569 6967

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