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principles and practices. The aim was to establish a permanent ‘family haven’ for the owners, which would stand the test of time and always be a welcoming place for children, friends and family to visit. Visitors entering Valentia Manor are left in no doubt as to its pedigree with their first impression being that of the beautiful sweeping double free-standing staircase leading to the upper floor. Throughout the selection of fittings and fixtures and the application of finishes throughout the property, care has been taken to remain true to the French chateau theme. This has resulted in a seamless portrait of elegant European style. Wherever possible, in the construction process, strategic arrangements were made with suppliers to provide solid oak floors, marble, air-conditioning technology and Siemens’ appliances. While the ground floor is all about hospitality and entertainment, upstairs is a
haven reserved for the family’s living space. Boasting five sumptuous en suite bedrooms, it is an elegant retreat for the owners and their special guests. And, should family or guests be driven inside by inclement weather, there is always the 12-seater home theatre with its 4m x 2m screen to provide them with an authentic luxury cinema experience. A residence of this scale requires a lot of upkeep and so 24 staff are employed – six for the house and the remainder for the farm. The manor house staff are accommodated in a double-storey building and there are also six separate, two-bedroom guest cottages on the property. Further amenities include a drive-through stable block with 64 loose boxes, a farm store, an office building including indoor parking for 25 vehicles and a full-size, laser-levelled football field for the owners’ son and his team to play on while receiving expert training from a professional coach.
Brick Art Construction & Guardian Project Management 30 Main Road, Paarl, 7647,
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa t: +27 60 972 3857 e: info@constructionexcellence.co.za w: www.constructionexcellence.co.za
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