Real Estate December 2017 - January 2018 ( Issue 50 )

ISSUE 50 • DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018

S A’ S L E A D I N G L I F E S T Y L E A N D P R O P E R T Y M AG A Z I N E

Season’s best TWO MICHELIN-STAR CHEFS | PRIVATE ISLANDI PARADISES | DIVINE MALLORCA ESCAPE | GIFTS TO GIVE AND GET

PLUS:

The attraction

of coastal property

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By March all residential apartments will be complete.

Limited stock in the last phase available.

The Houghton Hotel, which is on your doorstep, will be complete in 2018.

It will host a deli, restaurants, business centre, spa, family and adult outdoor pool with an indoor lap pool, state-ofthe-art gym with areas for aerobics, Pilates and spinning, to name some amenities.

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aha Simonʼs Town Quayside Hotel with breakfast and dinner worth R3 000

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A one-night stay for two adults in a sea-facing room at aha Simonʼs Town Quayside Hotel, breakfast at Saveur Restaurant, and dinner at Saveur to the value of R500.

Note: The prize is valid between 5 January and 30 June 2018 and is subject to room availability.

Feel like a little peace and quiet away from the Mother Cityʼs festive season mayhem? Take the winding road to Simonʼs Town over Chapmanʼs Peak and past Kommetjie, and stay in the newly renovated four-star aha Quayside Hotel.

Located next to the yacht basin, this quaint hotel is a welcome breather from the busyness of the city. With its entrance on Jubilee Square, it offers small-town proximity to various amenities combined with the luxury stay of a city hotel.

The interior has been revamped in luxurious themes of neutrals and bright accents and, as part of ahaʼs water-conservation and sustainability strategy across all its properties, baths have been replaced by state-of-the-art showers.

“The entire aesthetic and feel of the property has changed, while retaining subtle nautical nuances that reflect Simonʼs Townʼs rich maritime history,” says aha Hotels & Lodges CEO Neil Bald.

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Tell us the name of the celebrity interviewed for our

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DISCLAIMER The publisher of this magazine gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representation regarding any goods or services advertised within this edition. © The Advertising Joint Venture. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from the publisher. The publishers are not responsible for any unsolicited material.

COVER IMAGE Gabrielle Holmes PHOTOGRAPHS Ruvan Boshoff, Greg Cox/bureau.co.za, supplied

Things to do, trends to spot and places to be this summer

t’s that time of the year, and along with all the festive cheer comes a sense of the chaotic, no matter where you find yourself. This is certainly the case in Sea Point, where I live. It’s teeming with tourists in shorts and T-shirts, people with flying hair on bicycles, and crazy happy dogs off leashes. So, I’m leaving town to go Down Under to visit my brother.

Do you have plans? If not, don’t worry, we have a few suggestions. To celebrate our 50th issue, we’re giving away a stay for two in lovely Simon’s Town courtesy of aha Quayside Hotel. Simply enter our competition opposite.

Or how about some armchair travel? We’ve rounded up a few great escapes, from the private islands of the rich and famous on page 30 and a dreamy Mallorca home for rent on page 20 to an in-depth feature on the benefits of investing in coastal property on page 47.

No? Well, why not turn to page 60 and read all about our one-and-only Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. After all, it is the season to eat and be merry.

Enjoy this special, chaotic time of the year, and bon voyage, wherever you choose to go!

Debbie Loots, editor, REAL ESTATE life

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30 LUXURY LIFESTYLE

Holiday acommodation on private islands offers barefoot bliss and a break from life as you know it

14 CAR REVIEW

39 HOT PROPERTY

16 GIFT GUIDE

47 SPECIAL REPORT

20 SHOWCASE

60 BACK CHAT

The fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery has leapt into the modern age, but it comes at a cost

We’ve put together some presents for you to help you enjoy the festive season in style

Inspiring design and architectural trends that are shaping the future of property here and all over the world

Buying property in a coastal estate is proving to be not only an appealing lifestyle choice but also a smart investment

MANAGING DIRECTOR: THE CREATIVE GROUP Terence Hewitt | terence.hewitt@thecreativegroup.info

EDITORIAL TEAM Editor Debbie Loots | debbie.loots@thecreativegroup.info Creative director Leah de Jager Deputy editor Julia Freemantle Copy editor Kay-Ann van Rooyen Group digital editor Lauren Joubert Accounts and finances Katrien Bezuidenhout Contributors Genevieve Putter, Greg Cox, Lauren Groenewald, Meg Wilson, Robyn Alexander, Sven Alberding, Terence Steenkamp

A holiday house on the Spanish island of Mallorca teams its idyllic location with a rustic design sensibility

Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen on where he feels most at home

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CODE RED A new breed of hotel for a new type of traveller, the Radisson RED in the Silo District, Cape Town’s coolest new arts and culture precinct, is surrounded by high-design shops, galleries and cafés. Keyless entry, check-in via app and games studios for outof-the-box meetings are just some of the tech features you’ll find in this contemporary hotel. The bright colours and almost industrial warehouse feel of the reception area make a striking first impression of what’s to come in the studios, studio suites and family studios upstairs. A rooftop bar, complete with pool and fire-engine red drinks van, will appeal to the city socialite. Downstairs, the OUIBar + Ktchn restaurant dishes up fare inspired by street food in a casual, convivial setting. radissonred.com

TEXT Julia Freemantle, Debbie Loots PHOTOGRAPHS Kiss Kiss Photo, Clare Gunn, Caterina Ciani, Gabrielle Holmes, supplied

LIFESTYLE

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FAMILY VALUES La Petite Colombe brings the culinary and service excellence of its sister restaurant La Colombe, a Cape Town institution, to Franschhoek. Presided over by chef John Norris-Rogers, who spent four-and-ahalf years at La Colombe, and under the guidance of chef proprietors Scott Kirton and James Gaag, the new restaurant replaces The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français and extends the family into the Cape Winelands. It serves an elegant 12-course tasting menu (or an eight-course reduced menu) that celebrates texture, colour, scent and ceremony through dishes such as Champagne-poached oysters with sago and apple, and a Meet the Chefs course: ramen served at the pass while you chat to the team. The wine-pairing option is highly recommended; the wines have been selected to showcase the variety that the Franschhoek region in particular has to offer. lapetitecolombe.com

STRAIGHT FROM ITALY Villa 47 Emporio Italiano is home to three Italian eateries: Locanda, an informal bistro on the ground floor; Seta, a cool cocktail lounge on the first floor, and on the second floor you’ll find Pierino Penati, a new fine-dining restaurant of thirdgeneration Michelin-star chef Theo Penati.

Pierino Penati offers special dining experiences, such as exclusive chef’s tables. Diners can also look forward to a carefully curated wine list which offers some of the best and rarest South African wines, as well as wines from iconic Italian producers like vintage Sassicais and Gaja Barberescos.

Three dishes on the menu that come highly recommended are “Perfect egg with asparagus, liquid Parmesan and crostini” for an appetizer, “Risotto Milanese” as a first course, followed by “Sea bass baked on a herb-aromatised brick of salt served with vegetables”. This may unfortunately leave you no space for dessert, but will definitely have you coming back for more.

The “Hazelnut spread and passion fruit” sounds divine.

There’s even a VILLA 47 app for viewing recipes and booking a table. villa47.co.za

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Inspired design

Celebrating five years of creating, Henriette Botha has dedicated her latest collection of jewellery and accessories, called Hommage, to all the people who’ve inspired the brand’s journey. Different combinations of textures – resin, clay, metal and fabric – offer an interesting play on signature styles, and a collaboration with Klomp Ceramics gives a fresh twist to much-loved silhouettes. henriettebotha. com

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Someone close to you is hoping for a Longines – don’t dissapoint them

Farm-fresh James Diack of Coobs, The National and The Federal fame has opened a new eatery in Parktown North that’s all about farm-to-table dining.

The casual Il Contadino (“The Farmer” in Italian) will celebrate simple traditional meals inspired by rural life in Italy and Spain, and the dishes will be largely created using produce from James’s family farm in the Magaliesberg.

Think rustic and hearty comfort food. 010 900 1363

DolceVita Material: Stainless steel with pink-gold crown Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Case: Set with 46 diamonds Water-resistant: Up to 3 bar Price: R55 000

La Grande Classique de Longines Material: Stainless steel with alligator-leather strap Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Water-resistant: Up to 3 bar Price: R15 000

Conquest V.H.P Material: Stainless steel Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of antireflective coating on the underside Water-resistant: Up to 5 bar Price: R12 000

GET IN TOUCH longines.com

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Sunset and chill Adding to the already impressive repertoire of Paul Kovensky’s The Kove Collection venues, the new Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar on the Camps Bay seafront is a boho beach bar paradise for just-offthe-sand cocktails and smart sundowners alike.

Natural textures, bright colours and lots of plants give the only rooftop bar on the strip an effortlessly cool and casual vibe – just what the Cape Town summer scene needs. chinchillarooftop.co.za

Twinkle-toes

Style maven Olivia Palermo has lent her inimitable fashion sense and Parisian-meets-street chic to a capsule collection for Pretty Ballerinas.

She worked with creative director of the brand Ursula Mascaró to create fun new styles. Her ability to give classics a contemporary twist is the perfect complement to the brand’s classyyet-youthful appeal. prettyballerinas.com

In season, out of this world

As beautiful as it is delicious, this seafood potjiekos plate is the creation of Michael Cooke, the executive chef at Camphors restaurant on the 317-year-old at Vergelegen estate in Somerset West. Winner of the 2017 Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award, the restaurant has a hyper-seasonal menu, so each dish is a singular creation. 021 847 2131, camphors@vergelegen.co.za, vergelegen.co.za/camphors.html

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NUMBER ONE Cavalli has just appointed a new executive chef to lead the team at its estate restaurant. Michael Deg, who worked as a chef in Ireland for many years and recently moved to the Cape Winelands, will pioneer his “ONE at Cavalli” concept at the restaurant. He’ll showcase a new ingredient each month, sourced locally from trusted suppliers or from the Cavalli garden, to place the focus on flavour and freshness and seasonality.

His recommendation for best dish on the menu? “The pork cheek, slow-cooked for 10 hours in a master stock and served with pork scratching, naartjie gel, pickled naartjie, goat’s cheese croquette, rocket and chilli pesto.

It’s a whack of umami.” cavallistud.com

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The EB Social Kitchen & Bar in Hyde Park has just launched its new summer cocktail menu, inspired by literary classics. The bar and eatery located inside Exclusive Books in Hyde Park Corner celebrates luminaries such as Charles Dickens, DH Lawrence and Jack London. Each cocktail, created by World Class cocktail competition winner Dom de Lorenzo, draws on details from themes and flavours from the books. Sit at the counter, read a book and look over Joburg’s tree canopy while enjoying one of these masterpieces. socialkitchenandbar.co.za

Griffiths & Griffiths is the premier supplier of collectable heritage furniture in Africa and enjoys a wide international reach.

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A wide range of fabrics is available for upholstering to suit personal style and preference.

The owner of this family-run business, Gladys Griffiths, has a wealth of restoration experience, and her hands-on approach ensures excellent craftsmanship throughout the manufacturing and finishing processes.

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The collection’s timeless quality makes it a beautiful addition to either a contemporary or traditional interior environment, giving new dimension to any space.

Each piece is a unique replica of furniture from a romantic time gone by and an investment that can be enjoyed every day.

GET IN TOUCH griffithsandgriffiths.co.za

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AN UNEXPECTED

DISCOVERY Gone is the blocky appearance of Discoverys of yore. eneration five leaps into the modern age, but it comes at a cost…

TEXT Terence Steenkamp PHOTOGRAPHS Supplied

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raditionalists may scoff at the striking design of the new Land Rover Discovery, but they can rest assured that, under that swoopy skin, it’s business as usual. The Discovery 5 may look like its more glamorous Range Rover siblings and a cross-country mile removed from its utilitarian roots, but as soon as tar makes way for rocky terrain, the new SUV bounds along contentedly.

The fifth generation rides on an advanced new aluminium platform that aids it in taxing the scale up to 480 kg less than its portly predecessor, and that pays dividends on-road. Feeling less like a ship on rough seas when navigating corners, the new model handles like a car, is as refined as a luxury sedan, and rides exquisitely despite the addition on upper-tier models of ribbon-thin tyres and oversized wheels.

I’m sampling the 3.0 Td6 HSE Luxury, which might just be the pick of the range. Under the clamshell-shaped bonnet spins Jaguar Land Rover’s popular 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine. Endowed with a healthy spread of torque – the stuff that helps the Discovery to be unstoppable off-road – the V6 engine is a peach. Its delivery is creamy smooth, it shrugs off the large SUV’s still-considerable bulk with aplomb, and its drinking habits are adequately conservative to allow large distances between fill-ups.

Tug one of the sturdy handles, pull open a hefty door and you’re greeted by a cabin that owes much to its ancestors in terms of layout and look. There’s that same commanding driving position (a Discovery, despite its size, is surprisingly easy to place on the road thanks to visible extremities); oodles of space for a family and its paraphernalia (although it’s disappointing that a third row of seats has been relegated to the options list at a pricey R21 800 a pop); and the latest infotainment technology, accessed through a large intuitive touchscreen. The plastics feel suitably sturdy yet appropriate to the R1.3 million sticker price and, as mentioned, the cockpit is a hushed space in which to while away a few hours.

Back to that price: At R1 314 000, the Discovery Td6 HSE Luxury plays in a sphere occupied by the swanky Mercedes-Benz GLS and the brand’s own, more prestigious Range Rover Sport. As lovely as the new vehicle is, in such lofty company the Discovery has to rely on more than just a design overhaul to attract well-heeled weekend adventurers. My suggestion? Opt for one of the entry-level versions.

They possess the newfound refinement and comfort, but in a simpler specification that’s a charming throwback to previous Discoverys.

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SEASON PRODUCTION Julia Freemantle PHOTOGRAPHS Karl Rogers

The holidays are about taking time off to enjoy yourself, so we’ve put together presents that will help you and your loved ones do just that, whether relaxing at home, dressing for the occasion or entertaining in style

relax

Curva magazine holder by AYTM from the pop-up WallpaperSTORE*, R3 450, GUILD | Books: Recipes from an Italian Summer (Phaidon), R900; Vefa’s Kitchen (Phaidon), R900, both Maison Mara; Surf Shacks (Gestalten), R1 700, GUILD; and Living Under the Sun (Gestalten), R995, Pezula Interiors | Ceramic cacti, from R490 each, Pezula Interiors | Rocking chair in sage and gold, R5 800, Pezula Interiors | Haus Cabana beach blanket in Coral, R395, Hertex | Farrah cushion in White, R1 600, Stokperd | Bird print, R1 150, Pezula Interiors | Wool tiger rug, R1 800, Kingdom | Crosley Messenger portable turntable, R1 699, Superbalist

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adorn ABOVE Customised clutch bag, R590, Elizabeth Summer | Holiday Collection Rouge Allure N01 lipstick, R650, Chanel | Decorative dish, R180, Kingdom | Inside the dish, jacket pin, R190, and cufflinks, from R760 per pair, both Rixon; and Ryka earring, R4 557 for the pair, Zoja | Ceramic pot with lid, R400, Kingdom | Inside the pot, Nach Bijoux Toucan earring, R1 800 for the pair, Maison Mara | Kure Bazaar nail varnish, R350, and Malin + Goetz votive candle, R300, both Maison Mara RIGHT Kingsley cane bench, R2 700, Cashelmara Cane | Toiletry bag, R899, Nomad Bags | Bespoke tailored shirt, from R3 450, and Italian silk ties, from R795 each, Rixon | AAKS Bongo Ruffle handbag, R2 200, GUILD | Rosa one-piece swimming costume, R2 200, Havvy Collective | Veja Wata silver leather sneakers, R1 800, Maison Mara | Book: Havana Living Today (Rizzoli), R990, Pezula Interiors

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c el eb ra t e ABOVE R2D2 drinks trolley, R3 700, Stokperd | Ngwenya Glass irregular vase, R1 600, GUILD | Bottega Bacûr gin, R495, Norman Goodfellows | Book: Insecta (teNeues), R895, Pezula Interiors | Clarington Mixed Edition, R535 for a case of six different wines, Port2Port OPPOSITE Lukhanyo Mdingi x Mervyn Gers risotto bowls, R980 each, and dinner plate, R970, GUILD | Dubai cutlery, R1 499 for a 16-piece set, Nicolson Russell | Madwa placemats, R112 (plain) and R274 (patterned), Pezula Interiors | Fish dish, R390, Pezula Interiors | Haus round Marma marble board in Stone, R380, Hertex | Dom Pérignon X Tokujin Yoshioka limited-edition vintage 2009 Champagne, R2 099, Norman Goodfellows, Makro or Ultra Liquors

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WIN Stand a chance to win a 16-piece cutlery set from the Nicolson Russell Dubai range worth R1 499.

To enter, email the name of the cutlery range and your name and contact details to jackie.maritz@thecreativegroup.info before noon on 15 December 2017.

Visit estatemagazine.com/termsand-conditions for the rules of the competition.

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SHOWCASE

NATURAL BEAUTY A holiday house on the Spanish island of Mallorca teams its idyllic location with a rustic contemporary design sensibility TEXT Robyn Alexander PRODUCTION Sven Alberding PHOTOGRAPHS Greg Cox/bureaux.co.za

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This small private patio is one of homeowner Brenda Ooteman’s favourite spaces of her house, called Osa Major, on Mallorca.

OPPOSITE The hilly countryside around Osa Major is one of the main reasons Brenda bought her property here in the middle of the island.

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tranquil, envy-inducing holiday home, Osa Major is situated almost in the middle of the island of Mallorca. So it’s a little surprising to hear that when homeowners Brenda Ooteman and her partner first discovered the island, they did so as sailors. Hailing from the Netherlands, the couple had a boat on which they regularly holidayed with their children, and they often docked at Palma de Mallorca.

Soon, the family began exploring the island’s natural beauty beyond the spectacular coastline, venturing further and further inland. And about 2 years ago they identified the area where they would like to buy or build a holiday home.

It was the place that attracted them, says Brenda. “We weren’t looking for a fancy house, but for a beautiful place in nature.” She describes it as “hilly, with almond trees and vineyards growing among little old dreamy villages”.

About 10 years ago they found and bought a place located down a sandy track.

The structure consisted of only walls and a staircase – the build had been halted for several years when an archaeological site was discovered during construction.

The ceramics and other artefacts that were unearthed and catalogued – some of which are 3 000 years old – are now on display at a nearby museum.

Because of the time taken for the archaeological dig, the required state permit to build on the site had expired, and it took three years to get a new one. During this time Brenda and her partner regularly visited the site. “It was good,” she says of a period of time that would have frustrated most people no end. “We learnt so much about the site – where the winds come from, how the sun changes with the seasons. We’d go there with a picnic and there would be sheep wandering around the place. At one time there was an owl living in one of the rooms.”

Once the re uisite building permit had been obtained and a certified Spanish architect located who could draw up the house plans, Brenda set to work. By this time she knew exactly what she wanted, and what could be done away with. The existing skeleton of the house, she says, was too old-fashioned in terms of how the interior was laid out. “We wanted it to be spacious. For us, accustomed to the small living spaces typical of the Netherlands, space is luxury. I also wanted every bedroom to have its own bathroom.”

The result is that the exterior of the house has a gloriously traditional look, whereas the interior is contemporary in style, with an emphasis on natural materials. The interior walls, for e ample, are finished using a traditional Moroccan lime-based plaster called tadelakt. This basic white lime plaster, which comes from the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, can be coloured with pigments. The subtle colour in Osa Major pale green, sandy beige and off-white tints, individually chosen for different rooms, have been added to the plaster is built up layer by layer, and then to finish it, the plaster is polished by hand using stones – a key part of the process, as the word “tadelakt” means “to rub in” or to massage . This gives it a hand-made, individual and slightly imperfect finish.

The final step is a treatment with a natural soap solution olive oil or black soap that makes it water-resistant.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT All the bedrooms at Osa Major serve as showcases for homeowner Brenda Ooteman’s extensive collection of gorgeous bed linen and textiles. In the summertime, Brenda prefers to dress the beds with pure white linen and ethereal mosquito nets, and to add a beautiful throw or two into the mix. | Bathroom fittings and fixtures are very simple and natural. | Brightly coloured artworks and a rustic wooden bench stand out against the subtly textured tadelakt wall plaster and biscuit-coloured concrete floors. | This tranquil bedroom leads out onto a private patio. | Ceramics and natural artefacts collected by Brenda on her travels.

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THE BEST WAY TO DECORATE A SPACE IS TO KEEP THE BASE

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“For me, the best way to decorate a space,” says Brenda, “is to keep the base’ of the interior clean and simple, with beautiful floors and finishes.

This means that if someone comes into the space and there’s absolutely nothing there, it will still look lovely. And then you can add or if you like, accessorise with te tiles, colour, whatever. The result is an interior that is very much a naturally inflected, loose and effortless one, and one that avoids ever seeming overtly or self-consciously styled.

The central architectural feature of the house is a sculptural staircase, built to replace a staircase that took up too much space for Brenda’s liking.

There’s a basement level that contains a casual living-rela ing space with built-in ban uettes, and leads out onto a narrow terrace. One floor up is the e pansive open-plan main living area, encompassing a beautifully e uipped kitchen which leads out onto another large terrace with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside plus a dining space and another smaller living area. There are also two en-suite bedrooms on this floor. Another flight of the staircase takes one up to the main bedroom floor, which features four en-suite bedrooms, and then a final series of stairs heads up to a bedroom in the eaves.

Much of the furniture is hand-made, and most of the te tiles, glassware, ceramics and baskets were bought by Brenda on her travels around the world.

Among these are eye-catching hanging lamps that are repurposed Indonesian rice pots, and simple wooden side tables made from recycled Burmese teak.

Brenda also enjoys collecting glassware, especially bottles and vessels in old-fashioned shades of green, but her great love is te tiles. Beautiful fabrics are on show everywhere in this home. There’s the e uisite bed linen, for e ample Brenda prefers either Egyptian cotton or pure linen from the high-end Italian store Society Limonta, and only in either pure white or subtle tones of sandy beige. And in the more public areas of the house, wall hangings, throws and gorgeous upholstery fabrics constantly catch the eye.

I always buy te tiles, says Brenda. I don’t always know what I will do with them or where I’ll put them. I just buy what I love, which tends to be older, of high uality and richly coloured. And sometimes I’ll wear a piece of fabric first, then put it on a bed. The end result is that the te tiles and other artefacts that Brenda sources from all over the world and uses in her home all somehow go together like a chain that is connected .

With her children now grown up and living independently in Amsterdam, Brenda has been spending a lot of her time here at Osa Major, hosting guests and gatherings such as yoga retreats. The house is also available for rent. o sa m a j o r. c o m

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT The staircase that connects the four levels of the house is a central design element. The pigment used on the wall behind it is a bold aubergine colour. | Rough-hewn wooden ceiling beams and open shelving give the kitchen a traditional country feel, in contrast with modern fittings and appliances. | A living area just off the kitchen is furnished with large burnt-ochre sofas, a Burmese teak coffee table and eye-catching metal lamps. | The interior walls at Osa Major have been plastered with tadelakt, a traditional Moroccan lime-based plaster that is coloured with natural pigments and polished by hand using stones, giving it a very individual and slightly imperfect finish. | Artefacts that Brenda has collected, displayed against the aubergine wall. | The ground floor features built-in banquettes. A textile wall hanging, throws, cushions and ceramics in earthy colours help to create a homely atmosphere.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A couple of green glass vessels provide a textural contrast with a stone wall and abundantly growing rosemary. | Shaded from the sun, this al fresco dining area is perfect for long lunches in the summertime. | On hot days, the pool is a favourite spot for cooling off and poolside lounging. | This long terrace runs along the front of the house. | A side view of Osa Major. The small terrace is a lovely place to enjoy your morning coffee.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE A Moroccan hanging lantern adds a bohemian feel to this outdoor space. | Brenda and her dog Osa relax in the shade on the terrace, which affords lovely views of the pool and the picturesque landscape. She found Osa (Spanish for “bear�) as an abandoned puppy on one of her visits to the property while they were waiting for the building permit to come through. | A thatched sun shelter and terracotta pots add textural appeal to a sitting area at the pool.

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PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS: ‘IN WRITING’ NO LONGER A REQUIREMENT It occurs from time to time that a property owner who has not yet made the decision to sell his land, will grant a pre-emptive right (also known as a “right of first refusal”) to an interested purchaser. Granting this right does not oblige the land owner to sell, but has the effect that should the land owner in future decide to put the property up for sale, the property must first be offered to the holder of the pre-emptive right and on the terms provided for in the agreement which granted the pre-emptive right.

It has for long been a rule of our law that preemptive rights relating to the sale of immovable property must be in writing in order to be valid and binding. This was because of the consideration that the pre-emptive rights,

when exercised, will constitute a sale agreement of immovable property and hence compliance with the Alienation of Land Act (‘the ALA’) is necessary. The ALA requires, for an agreement for the sale of land to be valid and binding, that it must be reduced to writing and signed by both parties or their authorised representatives.

Recently in Mokone v Tassos Properties CC, the Constitutional Court decided that the granting of a pre-emptive right is not an “alienation” and therefore did not need to comply with the in-writing-and-signed requirements of the ALA.

verbal representations with regard to preemptive rights in respect of immovable property to avoid a scenario, such as in the Mokone matter, where a subsequent transfer of a property to a third party was successfully attacked, 18 months later, because of a verbal agreement granting a pre-emptive right entered into by the land owner and a previous tenant. If there is a real intention to grant a pre-emptive right, it is advisable for the parties to enter into a detailed written agreement.

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Private islands all over the globe are offering barefoot bliss and a break from life as you know it TEXT Julia Freemantle PHOTOGRAPHS Supplied

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he epitome of relaxation and reprieve from the chaos of the contemporary world, a private island transports you to another place and time.

A Robinson-Crusoe, sandbetween-your-toes state, where time is measured by the sun and your dinner is often the catch of the day.

Rest assured there’s no reason to rough it – you can have the best of both worlds thanks to a scattering of hotels in far- and near- flung places that cater to your wanderlust fantasies as well as your wish for material lu uries. A flurry of recent launches of new private island retreats offer this fairy-tale e perience in varying forms, for a price, and often more than a few plane, boat and ferry rides to your destination.

The new five-star eco resort Miavana is located on the Malagasy island of Nosy Ankao, which is part of a 15 000 ha marine reserve called the Loky-Manambato Protected Area.

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MIAVANA, NOSY ANKAO

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One of 20 7’s highest-profile African resort openings, Miavana on Nosy Ankao off the northern coast of Madagascar was hotly anticipated for a number of reasons, among them its eco-credibility, the unusual location and the high-profile design team. It is located in a rare unspoilt part of the world. Part of 5 000 hectares of protected marine space, it’ll also probably stay that way.

Naturally, the wildlife is abundant. In addition to the usual watersports, you can trek through the rainforest to spot lemurs, scuba-dive, go manta ray and whale watching, and e plore the bays, beaches and lagoons.

The resort is unusual in that it is ultralu urious spas, private pools and in-house helicopters for island hopping , yet is solarpowered and built with locally sourced stone and recycled materials. ourteen one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and a central social hub, designed by awardwinning duo Silvio Rech and Lesley arstens, combine a blend of local craft and modern style, something une pected to honour this otherworldly location. They wanted to channel a childhood sense of wonder and freedom, and this comes through by way of fortress references in the stone structures and moats, bright colour in the te tiles, and a lack of any predictable island style . timeandtideafrica.com

OPPOSITE The main beach piazza or “village” offers various recreational and dining options, including an infinity pool, rooftop bar, beach pizzeria and Italian-inspired grotto and cellar.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Miavana offers a wide range of activities, but then simply lounging under a palm tree watching the world go by is also an option. | This part of Madagascar is home to the golden-crowned sifaka (pictured) and the critically endangered Perrier’s sifaka, which has a jet-black coat. | While staying at Miavana, a helicopter or boat will take you to the forest to track lemurs.

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KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND

FIJI, SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Kokomo, a private island on the edge of the Kadavu Island Group encompassed by the Great Astrolabe Reef, has picture-perfect white beaches interspersed with pockets of rainforest. Beachfront villas are suited to couples and small groups, and luxury residences host bigger groups.

Founder Lang Walker’s vision for Kokomo was to create the ultimate island destination to celebrate beauty, family and life, so the experience is tailored to ensure privacy, security and superior service. Children are catered for by nannies and activities, allowing the adults time for themselves.

Open-plan villas with breezy Fijian decor accents, private plunge pools and tropical gardens are oases within an oasis. If you can bear to leave your private paradise, there is snorkelling, sailing and scuba-diving to be enjoyed, and the opportunity to explore the island on foot. But if relaxation is your game, you’ll prefer in-room spa treatments and relaxing by the pool. Likewise, dining is an experience. Fresh locally sourced ingredients are used in six dining options, ranging from in-villa meals to beach braais. Mixologists will even customise your cocktails. kokomoislandfiji.com

CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP Lazing in a hammock on your private beach is one of the perks of staying in a beachfront villa. | The five luxury residences and twenty-one beachfront villas all offer the ultimate in immersive island luxury. | Kokomo is reached

by Twin Otter seaplane or helicopter from the two main Fijian islands.

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THANDA ISLAND

TANZANIA

Located in the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, Thanda Island off the east coast of Tanzania is a marine haven and celebration of Tanzanian culture and colour. A getaway in the true sense of the word, it takes a five-leg journey by boat, plane and car to get there.

With just one lu urious villa featuring five suites and two traditional Tanzanian bungalows sleeping four each , Thanda is private and personal. A combination of anzibari crafts and classic beach-house motifs gives the rooms an eclectic charm.

The Swedish couple who originally built the retreat as a personal haven included amenities like a humidor, wine cellar, cocktail bar and romantic copper beach baths.

A full complement of staff is on hand to attend to your every need and wish, including a dive instructor, fishing guide and boat crew.

Imagine swimming with whale sharks and e periencing the miracle of sea turtles laying their eggs in the sand or the hatchlings emerging. And if you’re lucky you may catch a glimpse of a dugong, a mysterious creature believed to be the origin of the mermaid myth. t h a nda isl a nd. c o m

FROM THE TOP Located off the east coast of Tanzania, Thanda Island comprises 8 hectares of tropical paradise within a marine reserve. | One of the luxury villa’s five suites. On Thanda Island you can either stay in the villa or in one of two traditional bungalows, called bandas. | A copper beach bath reflects the purpose of the island, which is to offer a retreat from the world where you can truly relax.

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CEMPEDAK PRIVATE ISLAND

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Developed over a number of years in order to preserve the natural habitat, the Indonesian island Cempedak is as close to a castaway experience as you can get.

Hosting only 40 guests at a time, adults only and no television, it’s a low-tech, high-relaxation zone in an actual jungle.

The owners of Cempedak secured the rights to the island in 2011, with a mission to create a place that e emplifies cultural sensitivity, sustainability and simple lu uries. In an effort to veer away from the cookie-cutter expectations of what a tropical holiday would entail, they created an experience that feels more like being at a friend’s island home than at a resort.

The structures, built using bamboo and local alang-alang grass, and designed painstakingly with the help of Indonesian craftsmen, speak to the local vernacular as well as the fantasy of living in a tree house.

The bars and dining area are reached via treetop walkways.

Activities include watersports like kayaking and diving, and tennis and croquet on perfectly manicured courts.

The island’s naturalist will help faunaloving guests track monkeys, otters, turtles and birds.

A deep love of nature underpins this resort – with true eco principles carried out in the building process as well as the daily operations. Waste-water recycling, solar power, rain-water purification their practices align with the setting. cempedak.com

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT White beaches, white granite boulders and a rainforest make for a real Robinson Crusoe experience. There are no shops, restaurants or other accommodation on the island. | The 150 m2 one-bedroom beach villas each has a private pool. | Cempedak is 9 km from the popular resort island Bintan. | The organic natural aesthetic of the lodge extends to the furniture. | The villas are constructed mostly out of bamboo, with alang-alang grass roofs.

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The hotel is set to become the jewel in the crown of the development, according to architecture firm Boogertman and Partners. boogertman.com, thehoughton.com

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BIG BUILDING BLOCKS LEGO House in Billund, Denmark, is a shining example of creative thinking expressed in an architectural narrative. The philosophy of the world’s favourite children’s toy brand has always been one where play encourages innovation and creativity, and this is evident in the 23 m-tall, 12 000 m2 structure that looks like 21 huge overlapping LEGO blocks stacked atop one another.

Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and engineering company COWI, LEGO House is an experience centre, gallery and urban space with play zones, a café and restaurant, conference facilities and a public plaza. It is expected to attract about 250 000 visitors annually. big.dk, cowi.com, legohouse.com

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Benmore gets more

Property developer Acsion has started construction on a 20-storey upmarket residential, retail and office development in Sandton called Acsiopolis. Situated on Benmore Road, it offers easy access to the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System and the Gautrain. It will feature six levels of underground parking with 1 400 bays. A large part of the total zoned area is allocated to short-term executive hotel-type apartments, which will be managed

by Acsion’s property management company Anaprop.

The project is due to be completed by the first quarter of 2019. acsionsa.co.za

Buy-to-let in Bryanston

Residential property developer HB Realty recently launched Bryanston Place, an exclusive development in the sought-after suburb between Sandton and Fourways. Comprised of only 20 freestanding two- and three- bedroom homes, it is being launched as a buy-to-rent development that can expect a rental yield per unit of between R20 000 and R27 000 per month. Proximity to Sandton, fibre connectivity and a state-of-the-art security system are among the desirable features. The residences have optional staff quarters, and pets are allowed. At the time of going to press eight units were still available; occupation is set for the third quarter of 2018. hbrealty.co.za/development/bryanston-place

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Green tech The biotech company Green City Solutions is committed to ensuring people who live in cities have cleaner air, and has designed an innovative solution. Combining the regenerative properties of plants with technology, the CityTree is a 1 m2 mobile vertical panel that is densely packed with mosses and other plants. It uses these organisms, an automated supply of water and internet-of-things technology to filter and cool the ambient air and to generate oxygen. The CityTree can be placed indoors or outside. It is customisable, so buyers can add features like integrated benches and e-bike charging stations to the prototype.

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asking R10.95 m ESTATE. Set within a secure Estate of 3 homes, in a patrolled and guarded road in Bryanston East, on an elevated half- acre, this newly built contemporary farmhouse exudes absolute character, perfect for entertaining! From the welcoming entrance with French oak flooring, 3 receptions spill to the entertainer’s covered patio overlooking level lawns, manicured gardens and feature pool. Gourmet social kitchen with sep scullery and pantry, open to the family room. 4 Double bedroom suites with modern bathrooms. Pyjama lounge, study.

Lux staffing and garaging for 3. Features include Glass encased cellar, vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters throughout, aluminium doors and window frames, fireplaces, firepit.

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asking R8.75 m HOUSE. Set on an elevated view-site acre in Bryanston East and further within a patrolled and monitored street, this exquisite contemporary farmhouse offers absolute charm!

From the volumed entrance, open plan receptions with solid wooden flooring spill to the oversized covered patio with great Northerly views. Gourmet social kitchen with central island. 5 Double bedrooms all en-suite, stunning bathrooms, study and pyjama lounge. Garaging for 4 and lux staffing for 2.

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BRYANSTON R10,5 million Spend your holidays at home beautiful contemporary residence on 5000sqm parklike garden offering 4 spacious reception rooms all onto spacious covered patio and decked infinity pool overlooking beautiful established garden; central gourmet kitchen, study and guest suite. Then 4 further bedroom suites PLUS garaging for 5 cars, double staff suite, excellent security, solar system, borehole and generator.

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BRYANSTON From R9,49 million Beautiful Georgian residence…award winning garden…secure Estate with outstanding attention to detail offers 3 elegant reception rooms to spacious covered patio overlooking established private garden and pool; stunning kitchen with fireplace & breakfast area to courtyard and guest suite; upstairs to 4 bedrooms (main suite with his & hers dressing rooms) and 3 new bathrooms PLUS double garage and staff accommodation.

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Luxurious family home designed for an exquisite lifestyle offering elegant living and superb entertaining. Inviting entrance to stylish open plan reception rooms to patio overlooking the lush garden, pool and koi pond. Family living with open plan state of the art eat-in kitchen, tastefully fitted bar and fitted study, incredible main bedroom suite opening to balcony. 4 further bedrooms & 2 bathrooms PLUS 4 car garage and domestic flatlet/cottage.

Spacious cluster home for the large family offering double volume entrance, 3 receptions onto extra large entertainer’s patio, pool and established garden. Then chef’s kitchen, 5 bedrooms & study, 5 modern bathrooms (3 en suite), auto double garage PLUS flatlet/staff option.

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Beautifully renovated 6 bedroom family home with fabulous entertainment in secured suburb offering 3 receptions to magnificent entertainers patio with built in braai overlooking garden and pool; feature pub & open plan granite kitchen.

6 bedrooms! (4 downstairs 2 upstairs), pyjama lounge and balcony, 4 bathrooms (2 en-suite) PLUS study and office with sep. entrance, auto double garage, double carport, workshop & staff suite.

Quality Georgian Cluster in Exclusive Secure Estate offering separate formal lounge, open plan family room and dining to entertainers patio with glass shutter doors to private established garden and pool. Modern granite kitchen, 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms PLUS staff accommodation and double auto garaging. Estate with excellent 24 hr security, club house, pool and tennis court. Well worth viewing. Many extra’s!

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COASTAL ATTRACTION Buying property in a coastal estate is proving to be not only an appealing lifestyle choice but also a smart investment TEXT Lauren Groenewald PHOTOGRAPHS Supplied

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outh Africa has a rich, diverse coastline, with long white beaches, beautiful estuaries and lagoons, rugged shores, fynbos, forests and more. Owning a place by the sea is a dream for many, but security remains a top priority for homebuyers, so coastal estates have become a sought-after option.

According to property analytics company Lightstone, coastal property prices have risen by an average of 6.6% for the period January to July 2017, whereas non-coastal property prices have increased by an average of 4. . Lightstone defines coastal properties as being within 500 m of the coastline.

During the second quarter, Lightstone indicates that coastal prices are rising nearly 3% faster than noncoastal prices compared with year-earlier levels.

Lightstone has also shown that security estate property values tend to be less volatile and hence a better investment option than freehold during

challenging economic times. There is a shift away from traditional golf estates to developments with a range of activities, retirement villages and eco estates.

The semigration trend that has helped to bolster property prices in the Western Cape has contributed to the desirability of property along the coast in this province, with many Gauteng buyers favouring estate living, says Sandra Gordon, research analyst at Pam Golding Properties. Many buyers are looking for developments that combine functionality with quality of lifestyle. They want the peace of mind that living in a secure estate or complex brings, but they also want to be close to nature and the lifestyle attractions that the coast offers.

“People want to live near to where they work, play and shop,” Sandra says. “In some areas, this translates into estate living where families can make full use of an array of amenities in a safe environment. Residential estates also offer a sound investment in terms of capital appreciation and potential rental income.”

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CAPE WEST COAST This stretch of the West Coast has rugged, pristine beaches, quaint fishing villages and a rich cultural history. New coastal residential estates can be found alongside nature reserves and protected wildlife areas.

CAPE WEST COAST Picturesque Yzerfontein is buzzing with building activity as more families are moving to this village on the West Coast. “With the availability of bus routes to the Curro Langebaan and Darling College independent schools nearby, a growing number of families are choosing to settle in Yzerfontein to take advantage of the coastal lifestyle,” say Sheena Nutter and Ilona du Toit, Pam Golding Properties agents for Yzerfontein and Darling. Ilona says buyers want to live in a community that offers their children the opportunity to experience an alternative lifestyle to city living, without being too far from the amenities in Cape Town.

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for investors, says Chris Tapsell, Mile 16 developer and director of Group3 Properties. “And some owners have opted to Airbnb their homes, which allows for a lot of fle ibility for the owner. Plots in this secure development range from 400 m2 and upwards, and sell for R599 900 to R1.7 million.

Three other lifestyle estates on this stretch of the West Coast are the new Langebaan development Shark Bay, Langebaan Country Estate, and Shelley Point, which offers residents a nine-hole golf course and walking trails in a secure estate surrounded by three natural bays.

Jakkalsfontein, a 1 700 ha nature reserve with a 4 km beach, is located just off the R27 between zerfontein and rotto Bay, about an hour’s drive from the city. “Property values have risen by about 40% to 60% over the past five years, says Seeff agent ynthia ousins, but have now flattened out due to the economic contraction. Prices in Jakkalsfontein estate range from about R4 million to R 6.5 million for a fabulous top-end house.

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CLOCKWISE FROM INSET OPPOSITE Two private schools in the area are attracting homebuyers to Yzerfontein, about 80 km from Cape Town. | Mile 16 Beach Estate stretches from Yzerfontein’s main beach towards the West Coast National Park. It is one of several secure lifestyle estates along the Cape West Coast. | This fourbedroom house in Yzerfontein with views of the Atlantic is on the market for R6.25 million.

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CAPE WHALE COAST

CAPE WHALE COAST & ATLANTIC SEABOARD The Whale Coast on the Atlantic Ocean is renowned for excellent land-based whale watching, particularly in Walker Bay between Hermanus and Gansbaai.

The Atlantic Seaboard stretches from the V&A Waterfront at the northern foot of Table Mountain along the western side of the Cape Peninsula to Hout Bay.

This stretch of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean runs from Rooiels in the west to Quoin Point in the east. The main towns are Kleinmond, Hermanus, Stanford and Gansbaai, with villages, farms, rivers and coves in-between.

Nicola Lloyd, Pam Golding Properties area manager for Hermanus, Elgin and Onrus, says the coastal villages of the Whale Coast provide excellent lifestyle and investment choices for locals and for those seeking to relocate to the Cape but who are stymied by the escalating prices of the Cape Metro and surrounding areas. Estates such as Arabella, Benguela Cove, Fernkloof Golf Estate and a few smaller security estates in the Hermanus and Onrus area are extremely popular.

The strongest demand for estate properties along the Whale Coast is at the more affordable level R2 million to R3 million , a price bracket in which stock is scarce. “There are several large developments planned by the private sector in the Hermanus/Onrus area,” Nicola says. At the higher level, Benguela Cove homes are achieving prices of more than R10 million, with large tracts of waterfront and vineyard vacant land listed for between R2.5 million and R4.4 million.

The smaller coastal villages of Pringle Bay and Rooiels are within an hour’s drive of Cape Town International Airport. “These villages operate as virtual security estates,” Nicola says; “they have limited entry points that are monitored with cameras and 24-hour armed response. They offer value for money. Top-end coastal properties are available from R6 million upwards, with vacant land starting at R400 000.

ATLANTIC SEABOARD, CAPE PENINSULA The jet set are paying top dollar for high-end properties on the Atlantic Seaboard with a view to making big returns. “There is no doubt that waterfront property attracts the highest demand and capital value growth in the country, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property roup.

We see this clearly reflected in the 40 to 60 premium paid for these top-end properties on the Atlantic Seaboard.”

Property prices here have risen by more than 00 over the past 5 years and by 600 over 5 years, according to an NB Property Barometer.

Gated waterfront estates such as the V&A Marina have attracted some of the highest property values and prices in the country the past 10 years.

“The uniqueness of the Atlantic Seaboard is that there’s ultimately a very limited supply, as it’s positioned between the mountain and the sea, leaving no large tracts of land for expansion,” says David Sedgwick, managing director of Horizon Capital Residential. “This natural limitation to the supply offering is a key factor in ensuring long-term capital growth.

Horizon Capital is currently busy with a new development, The Azure in amps Bay, which offers four bespoke residences with the convenience of being in walking distance of the beach.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The Whale Coast is famous for its whale sightings during winter and spring. | A new development in Camps Bay that is due to be completed mid 2019, The Azure offers the opportunity to buy a lockup-and-go or permanent residence with generous spaces and classiccontemporary architecture. Prices start from R21.495 million. | All four residences at The Azure will offer sea and mountain views. | V&A Waterfront Marina apartments afford fabulous views and a luxury lifestyle. This twobedroom apartment is priced at R14.5 million.

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GARDEN ROUTE This roughly 300 km stretch of the south-western coast of South Africa extends from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to Stormsrivier in the Eastern Cape.

People semigrate to the Garden Route for its unparalleled lifestyle, natural beauty and quality of life.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Fernwood Private Estate in Knysna is a nature reserve; homeowners are surrounded by fynbos and have views of Knysna, the lagoon, the sea and the Outeniqua Mountains.

Residents have a special exit from the estate to Pezula Golf Estate next door, giving them quick access to the course by golf cart. | At Fynbosstrand near Stilbaai, proteas are harvested, contributing to the income of the estate. | The town of Knysna is located mainly on the northern shore of Knysna Lagoon. Boating and other water-based activities are popular pastimes.

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GARDEN ROUTE People semigrate to the Garden Route for its unparalleled lifestyle, natural beauty and uality of life. The eorge area alone is e periencing an influ of 45 families per month, according to George Municipality. New types of lifestyle estates such as wildlife estates are becoming more financially viable and environmentally sustainable than the original golf estate model, which has until now dominated the lifestyle estate sector in South Africa. A key re uirement from investors is security, followed by lifestyle and location.

The Brink Eco Estate in Herolds Bay offers easy access to eorge Airport, just minutes’ drive away, and the eorge city centre only 5 minutes away. The Brink Eco Estate has invested in state-of-the-art access control systems, cameras, electric fencing, guarding and patrolling,” says Neil Tucker, principal estate agent at Grip Realty. “Many professionals and business owners commute to auteng and elsewhere, and when they leave family behind security is their primary consideration.”

Neil says any existing seafront residential property in South Africa will become more valuable because of the oastal Management Act and its

relevant amendments, pieces of legislation that are aimed at regulating the coastal impact of, among others, development. This includes curtailing ribbon development along the coast. Basically, the act will make it very di cult for coastal land to become residential in nature. And scarcity in property will generally result in an increase in price.” ynbosstrand is an e clusive private coastal sea farm share block development between Stilbaai and ourits River Mouth, about 00 km from eorge Airport. It e tends over about 425 ha of coastline. reat emphasis is placed on environmentally conscious practices. ynbosstrand company chairman Johan Malherbe says it is a holiday destination without the overcrowding of coastal towns during the holidays. Proteas and reeds are harvested on the property for additional income. Johan says shareholders tend to stay once they’ve invested in ynbosstrand in the 27 years of its e istence, very few houses have changed hands.

Another sought-after residential security estate is ernwood, on the slopes of nysna’s eastern Head. Simola olf and ountry Estate and Pezula olf Estate in nysna also offer investment opportunities for the more a uent, as does the 00 ha Whale Rock Ridge near Plettenberg Bay.

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KWAZULU-NATAL The KZN North Coast and Umhlanga area are popular holiday and investment destinations. They offer magnificent landscapes and a combination of quiet village life with a cosmopolitan buzz. The South Coast is a collection of golden beaches with lagoons, rocky coves and warm Indian Ocean waters.

KWAZULU-NATAL Inland buyers are looking at KwaZulu-Natal for investment and lifestyle opportunities, especially in the burgeoning North Coast region, where many are acquiring luxury and super-luxury properties at the top end of the market. Zimbali Coastal Resort is one such estate. It features a 3.5 km stretch of rugged coastline. A large percentage of buyers are from Gauteng and others are relocating from Durban to the North Coast.

“With luxury homes being in the price range of R10 million and upwards, the last three-and-a-half-year period has yielded sales in excess of R2.4 billion in Zimbali, with nearly 64% of these being cash sales,” says Seeff Dolphin oast principal Andreas Wassenaar.

“We have a lot of good reasons to stay in South Africa, and one of them is the expanding coastline of KwaZulu-Natal and the development of the Sibaya Precinct and coastal belt between Durban North and Ballito,” says Carol Reynolds, North Durban area principal for Pam Golding. The 1 000 ha Sibaya Coastal Precinct, with its mix of residential, commercial and retail components, has become the most talked-about development on the North Coast. “Clients can invest in apartment blocks, lifestyle estates, upmarket e clusive estates or retirement villages, arol says. We find wonderful security estates in the Sibaya Precinct, new estates in Umhlanga and a number of more established estates in Ballito.” Sibaya has just secured a top private school to meet the ongoing demand as families move into the area.

“You can build a golf course almost anywhere, but it’s impossible to re-create living at the coast,” says Blythedale Coastal Estate development director Andrew Thompson. “Walking on the beach with the waves crashing on the shore and looking out over the sea is impossible to fabricate.”

Blythedale, which comprises six themed residential estates, “is unique in that inclusionary middle-market housing forms a part of the larger estate,” Andrew says. “With land selling from R650 000 up to R5 million, we have a broad range of price points, which gives us access to diverse market segments.”

There will always be a price premium on coastal property,” Andrew says.

There’s a limited supply and the unique aspects are virtually impossible to substitute.”

RIGHT AND INSET Blythedale Coastal Estate is located about 20 minutes’ drive north of Ballito on the Dolphin Coast. This 1 000 ha property development offers 3.2 km of unspoilt beaches, pristine river frontage and 320 ha of indigenous coastal forest.

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Andrew Thompson, development director at Blythedale Coastal Estate

EASTERN CAPE

EASTERN CAPE This part of the country, including the city of Port Elizabeth, offers great quality of life combined with much more affordable property prices than the Western Cape coast. It is known for its diverse wildlife, beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

ABOVE Royalston, a private nature reserve about 22 km from the Port Elizabeth city centre, has wildebeest, antelope and other wildlife roaming among the houses, and views of the sea.

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Investing in an estate on the Eastern Cape coastline offers a desirable lifestyle but generally at a more affordable price than on the Western ape coast.

Royalston Wildlife oastal Estate is a 000 ha residential nature reserve with more than 000 head of free-roaming wild animals and 25 km of hiking and mountain biking trails. Residents can enjoy the peaceful and healthy outdoor lifestyle that Royalston offers, says Jared Watson, chairman of the Homeowners Association, yet it’s only a 20-minute drive from the airport and all urban amenities.

Royal Alfred Marina is located in the village of Port Alfred, midway between Port Elizabeth and East London. omprising five islands in a 45 ha private estate in the owie River Estuary, it appeals to holiday home and retirement buyers in particular. It is gated and has topclass security.

Property values have grown year-on-year, and the Marina is certainly seen as a good investment, say Simon Oliver of Seeff. Prices range from about R3 million at the lower end to about R5.4 million.

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Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, the first South African to hold a Michelin star, has a restaurant in rance, travels the world and now has a show on DStv, but his roots are firmly planted in the soil of his family’s farm WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I was born in Nelspruit and grew up on our beautiful family farm in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW AND WHY? In Nice, France, not far from my restaurant JAN. I am spoilt with the fresh-produce markets and beautiful scenery. I think life has a way of taking you to places without you knowing how things are going to turn out. My journey in France started in Paris and took me to Monaco before I ended up in Nice. It’s a city that reminds me of Cape Town.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP? A priest, pilot or doctor.

But I swear too much to be a priest! Becoming a pilot is still on my bucket list, though, and I get to fulfil my surgical urges by dissecting the carcasses of ducks.

WHAT ARE YOU TODAY? A chef. But also a content person who is slightly obsessed with beauty and detail. I am incredibly curious and love what I do, to the extent that sleep is sometimes rare.

WHO OR WHAT HAS HAD A MAJOR IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? My family; the food that my culture and country has to offer; and being able to constantly revisit those foods that bring back memories.

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? To stay true to who I am, to my roots and to what I know. It is so important to hold on to your heritage. In order to do great things, you need to start with what you know. Also, I always do what makes me happy.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF HOME? Anywhere I can eat, drink and be with people I love.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT? The night I got the phone call with the news that my restaurant has won a Michelin star.

WHERE DO YOU FEEL MOST AT HOME? Definitely in Cape Town. When I am not there and I miss home, I love to visit the village Apricale in Italy. It’s not far from Nice and is a wonderful place for a weekend break. I always return to Nice inspired.

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