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o, just in case you haven’t guessed yet, this issue is big on flooring – one of the best investments you can make in a home. I’m a fan of screeded floors, especially in the intense summer heat, when you can kick off your heels and enjoy the soothing coolth underfoot, but next time I renovate, the choice will drive me nuts. Just take a look at the diverse options (from page 29) and you’ll see why.

We do love our cover this month – the Tile Mile installation from Clerkenwell Design Week in London. It’s happy, isn’t it? Perhaps it will inspire equally zany street projects here too? We’re loving the creative spaces that are emerging in our cities as urban regeneration takes hold, but we’re not seeing it happen fast enough. So please share your snaps with us when you see a smart idea in your ’hood, and we’ll get the word out there. In this issue, we salute the corporates who have already gone green (see our special report on page 20). Hopefully, more will follow!

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RICHARD HOLMES

ANDREA VINASSA

Although subjected to more than his share of airline food, Cape Town is the city that freelance travel writer Richard Holmes calls home. When he’s not jetting off on assignment, he can be found unearthing food and wine stories in and around the Mother City or surfing his local break.

While he’s a huge fan of the trendy Swartland white blends, it’s the cool-climate Syrah and Pinot Noir from the Elim district near Cape Agulhas that will fill his wine cellar this winter.

Andrea has been a journalist for more than 30 years. Specialising in the arts, architecture and property writing, she is a sometime assistant editor of Vrye Weekblad, features editor of Cosmopolitan and House & Leisure, and Johannesburg bureau chief of Femina.

She has also done her time as an estate agent and rental agent and owns several buy-to-let properties. Her primary passion is renovating old properties.

Cover Russ + Henshaw, Tile Mile at St John’s Arch, London Photographs Lar Photography, supplied

Spotted at Quirky Me, Ingrid Corbett’s new Constantia store, filled with what she calls ‘kooky decor and genius gifts’ – the gorgeous stencilled-concrete tiles were designed

by Pretoria artist and illustrator Ashleigh Comins Weaver

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4S O O S Clean modern lines and luxurious communal living come together in a contemporary interpretation of Cape Dutch architecture in the winelands

T O ST S Sommeliers are climbing the ranks

4 T The property news you need to know, now

a must-have for any establishment worth its salt

S O S Franschhoek offers a plethora of family-friendly pursuits and cultural riches in a beautiful location

44 T A stellar art collection and innovative

20 S O T South Africa’s biggest corporate players are

O Affordable prices and charming traditional homes make Croatia a gold mine for those looking for the charms of Europe without breaking the bank

design as a prerequisite for good business practice 2 T T OO We give you the low-down on the hottest trends underfoot, and industry experts weigh

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0 DO TO S D ST Pod Idladla, the brainchild of designers Dokter and Misses and architect Clara da Cruz Almeida, offers a stylish and compact solution to the 21st-century problem of prohibitive housing costs

D O A Moorish masterpiece with exotic gardens, on the side of a cliff in Dubrovnik, Croatia – it is as close

Photographs Annalize Nel and supplied

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WORD ON THE STREET P laces to be and things to see in the hippest ’hoods

UXE /L L E V A R T Big in Japan Japan has for many years been a hub of inspiration for the design-driven, and the new 84-room Aman Tokyo proves why.

Taking up the top six floors of the recently built 38-storey Otemachi Tower, this urban sanctuary high above the city is a fusion of the best of Japanese aesthetics, featuring clean, functional design, technology and the impeccable attention to detail for which the resort group is famous. amanresorts.com/amantokyo

FIRST-CLASS READING Louis Vuitton travel guides have become an essential accessory for jet-setters whose itinerary includes exploring the world in style. So, you can imagine how excited we were to learn that it’s launched six new destination guides, namely Berlin, Milan, Istanbul, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro and Singapore, bringing the total to 21. They’re available in Louis Vuitton flagship stores around the world as single guides or in custom sets of your choice of five. Have guide, must travel… louisvuitton.com

Words Genevieve Putter and Julia Fremantle Photographs Lar Photography, David Ross, Samantha du Toit and supplied

SUMMER IN THE CITY

DON’T MISS

WHAT: Veuve Cliquot Masters Polo 2015 WHEN: 7 March WHERE: Val De Vie Estate, Franschhoek WHY: In addition to the main drawcard for the mink-and-manure set – a 10-goal polo tournament featuring the country’s top polo players – fashionistas and people watchers will also be spoilt for choice with a fashion show and a profusion of celebrities and socialites.

Not to mention the champagne, which will be in plentiful supply. vcmasterspolo.co.za

The owners of the newly opened rooftop-pool members’ club Batstone Pool have cleverly covered their bases for all seasons by including, along with loungers to laze around on while soaking up the last rays of summer, a fully stocked bar, a menu of light snacks, freshly brewed coffee and meeting facilities. The multipurpose space, centrally situated in De Waterkant, is also available for private events. batstonepool.com

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PERFECTLY POISED Kelly Withey, who studied fashion design in Paris, now has a piece of Parisian chic in De Waterkant. Her new boutique, Maison Mara, by Robert Sherwood Design, is located in a beautiful three-storey heritage building that you would think was in the city that inspired it, if not for Table Mountain in the background.

The selection of ready-to-wear womenswear, accessories and cosmetics is as luxurious as it is eclectic and includes international brands such as Petit Bateau and Balenciaga. There is also a host of lifestyle products, including candles from Costes and Lola James Harper, edgy magazines like Purple, Pop and Self Service and coffe-table books from Phaidon. maisonmara.com

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For their second collaboration, designer denim-wear label G-Star Raw and internationally acclaimed furniture designers and manufacturers Vitra have launched a range of high-end, uber-slick contemporary office furniture: the Prouvé Raw Office Edition. Inspired by Jean Prouvé’s designs of the 1940s for the offices of major French industrial companies, G-Star Raw saw the opportunity for a collaboration when its new headquarters needed to be fitted with contemporary office furniture, and so the limited-edition range was born. The 10 items will be available for purchase online from April until the end of 2016. g-star.com

Lucie de Moyencourt’s detailed drawings and prints of life along the Atlantic Seaboard will tug on the heartstrings of anyone who’s ever lived on or loved this idyllic stretch of Cape Town coastline.

From characters to buildings to the dramatic landscape itself, and even the expertly captured interaction of all three, these artworks top our lust-have list. Her new works are being exhibited at Kleinsky’s deli in Sea Point (see our February 2015 issue), or you can check out her website. luciedemoyencourt.com

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< FUN AND GAMES The people from the wonderful Warm & Glad in Craighall have now taken their collection of books and magazines downstairs and launched a new space called The Jungle.

A cafe (with patisserie), The Jungle has an in-house florist and stocks a selection of some of the most amazing magazines (Kinfolk, Cereal, Fantastic Man and more), not to mention clothes, bags, sneakers, homeware, books, stationery… It’s all carefully curated with particular attention given to craftsmanship and design. You can also shop online at thejungleonline.com.

BEST FOOT FORWARD More a gallery than a retail space, lifestyle store Virgule, which stocks a host of international brands with some local superstars, recently opened in Claremont, Cape Town. Designer shoes dangle from the ceiling, while beautiful jewellery (like these pieces by Joburg-based artist and designer Alheit Ströh) sit alongside spectacles on laser-cut shelves. The minimalist space has been designed so that the displays can be easily adapted and changed. And what’s more, the fitting of shoes is a ritual of note – shoe-obsessed owner Marinda Lakhnati believes that women should dress from the bottom up. A woman after our own heart! virgule.co.za

Reloaded As if the ever-stylish Loading Bay in De Waterkant could become even more so, the eatery recently underwent a renovation that now includes a mezzanine shop space for Aesop, the sought-after Australian cosmetic and skincare brand. Feeding your face has never been cooler. loadingbay.co.za

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FOOD

Honest to goodness For those who value the ideals of conscious, healthy eating, yet love chocolate (and who doesn’t?), Honest Chocolate has been the go-to choice. Its recently opened cafe in Wale Street will warm the cockles of even the most sugar-, gluten- and dairy-averse among us with treats such as the caramel, chocolate and buckwheat tart sweetened with dates and agave. If that sounds too good to be true and you’re keener on the hard stuff, across the way in the courtyard you’ll find a new gin bar, also managed by the cafe. honestchocolate.co.za

FARMSTYLING AND SPEAKING OF GIN BARS… Tipped as ‘the new craft beer’, gin’s coming onto the scene in the form of specialised distilleries and bars was the basis for the launch of Bree Street’s Mother’s Ruin. More than just G&Ts, it’s also a movement for a newfound appreciation of the spirit. Expect a wide range of concoctions with cheeky names… www.facebook.com/mothersruincpt

The new foodie destination in Constantia, Chardonnay Deli, is situated in a heritage building on the suburb’s main road. Interior designer extraordinaire Salomé Gunter has put her expert touch to interiors that can only be described as farm-style chic. But it’s the culinary offering that’s drawing the crowds. Owned by Charmaine Lilje, the neighbourhood deli not only offers a daytime menu of sumptuous, wholesome dishes, but is like a shopping larder dedicated to organic and locally sourced produce. chardonnaydeli.co.za

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The latest brainchild of Greg Zeleny of SecretEats fame, Spasie Underground is a fresh new under-the-radar culinary space in Cape Town. On Thursdays and Fridays you can experience custom tasting menus from South Africa’s best chefs (think Brad Ball, Craig Cormack and Nick Charalambous) in an intimate setting where making new friends and connections is encouraged by communal dining at a long table.

Wednesday is an invite-only affair, although less formal, and includes casual fare and music or board games. The service is stellar and emphasis is on interactivity (you can go and watch the chefs at work). They can also host private events of up to 50 (seated) and 120 (cocktails and canapés). spasieunderground.com

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THIS PAGE This en-style water feature, one of a number dotted around the property, draws the eye across the vineyards and indigenous garden to the mountain-scape beyond OPPOSITE corner of the lounge terrace and braai area overlooking the 0m-long dam a pair of ai od chairs from eylandts weylandts.co. a addresses the need to nest, while sliding timber shutters provide protection from the elements

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MODERN PHYSICS ALTHOUGH CLEVERLY DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A 21ST-CENTURY LIFESTYLE, THIS DYNAMIC HOME REMAINS TRUE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL ROOTS OF ITS LOCATION Te t Jocelyn Warrington

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OPPOSITE The east courtyard features a tranquil re ection pond bordered by the glass-fronted walkways that connect the home’s various living areas. ortraitist loris van yl’s striking assport’ is visible in the walkway to the left THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The house features nine fireplaces, all supplied by talcotta italcotta.co. a and clad in granite from omag womag.co. a a m wall of glass in the master bathroom blurs the line between indoors and out all sanitaryware was sourced from quisite athrooms e b.co. a with its various pods’ emanating from a central communal area, the house is a modern interpretation of the layout of traditional ape Dutch farmsteads understated yet elegant in shades of pistachio and grey, the colour scheme of this bedroom, one of eight master suites, echoes the natural hues of the landscape seen through its vast glass doors

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The m-long swimming pool is overlooked by a trio of cantilevered terraces, this one boasting an outdoor living and dining area a 20-seater dining room table from ierre ronje pierrecronje.co. a commands pride of place in the communal living area, which features a striking open-rafter ceiling with glass-inset gables and an e tra-long rug that was custom-made by onsenhausers finerugs.co. a to fill the generously si ed oor space pitched roofs, ush gables and oversi ed chimneys lend cohesiveness to the home’s various inter-leading structures

T S T The quilt in the main bedroom was sourced by the owners in Durban, while the ottoman and armchairs are from ead nteriors O T wall is lined with anama hats collected by members of the family over the years.

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IN THE ZONE

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CORPORATES COME CLEAN AS MORE DEVELOPERS HEED THE CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING, SOUTH AFRICA IS POSITIONING ITSELF AS THE FASTEST-GROWING GREEN-BUILDING COUNTRY IN THE WORLD Te t Jocelyn Warrington hotographs GLH Associates Architects, V&A Corporate, Raphael Helman and supplied

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The first government building in the country to achieve a -Star reen Star S rating, the Department of nvironmental ffairs head office in retoria e plores the multifunctional idea of concrete as both a structural framing element and a shading device. The building’s design, conceptualised by oogertman artners rchitects, also includes a broken curtain wall of highperformance double gla ing that admits the correct level of natural daylight without allowing heat energy to enter the building

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uelled by the knowledge that the world has little time to respond to

and that buildings play a huge role in causing the carbon dioxide emissions that drive climate change, the green-building revolution is sweeping the planet – and nowhere

water and waste, green buildings can also lower building costs (by up to 50 per cent, according to US and Australian case studies) and can create

While converting a traditional building riddled with greenhouse gas emissions into a green with green buildings,’ explains Brian Wilkinson,

the environment, the green-building revolution rating system in 2008, green building gathered momentum and is now mainstream in the and, indeed, the world today, are now almost all environmentally aware, sustainable and conceived Wilkinson’s sentiments are echoed by US-based McGraw-Hill Construction in its recent ‘World green building is more concentrated in South

country is playing catch-up to its developed and developing counterparts, the survey pegged

HOW GREEN STAR SA WORKS (GBCSA) developed Green Star SA, based Green Star rating system, to provide the

in the world makes the green-building trend all

transport to water, materials and emissions

Deciding to build with green practices in mind also a logical decision based on limited natural credits in each category have been assessed,

building practices, to these practices becoming companies that are already committed to the green-building industry that are constructing greener buildings; we are now seeing The key driver to going green, according to the McGraw-Hill survey, is that green building is now considered a business imperative around

4-STAR GREEN STAR CERTIFIED RATING • Weighted score: 45–59 • Recognises: Best Practice

5-STAR GREEN STAR CERTIFIED RATING • Weighted score: • Recognises:

6-STAR GREEN STAR CERTIFIED RATING • Weighted score: • Recognises: World Leadership drivers, such as client demand, are now the key Source: gbcsa.org.za

suggest that the global green-building movement

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CASE STUDY: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, PRETORIA

government building, this is a precedent-setting

Steps taken to achieve sustainability include: n optimal building orientation and intense

115kWh/m2 a year n

n tracks the sun and supplies power to the electricvehicle charging station n a rainwater-harvesting system, water-wise n designing the building to provide 150% more n using low-VOC (volatile organic compound)

An innovative green lease is in place with maintenance party, in which penalties will be

AT A GLANCE

2 PROJECT SIZE: GREEN STAR SA CERTIFICATION:

BUILDING OWNER: PROJECT DEVELOPER: Imvelo Concession Company (a private-sector participant comprising Old Mutual, Kagiso Tiso Holdings, Wiphold and Aveng Grinaker-LTA) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Aveng Grinaker-LTA, Keren Kula JV SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: PD Naidoo & Associates Consulting Engineers ARCHITECT: Boogertman & Partners

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CASE STUDY: NO 1 SILO, V&A WATERFRONT

‘Sustainable development and green operations

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SA-rated residential development comprising

Sustainable building features include: n generated on site during construction n environmentally sustainable and ethical sources n

n channelling heat generated in the IT server room warm the reception area n hand basins and showers to be collected, treated n including automatically controlled blinds and internal double glazing that regulate the thermal n technology system that monitors energy and water use n

n and storm-water retention n n

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Smooth terracotta rainscreen cladding on the D building’s facade keeps out water and provides insulation the o Silo building’s double-skin glass facade ma imises views and natural light neighbouring o 2 Silo is a 4-Star reen Star S -rated residential development. The eit useum of ontemporary rt frica is near completion and will round out this e citing precinct the si e and orientation of the D property allows for the even distribution of office space over three storeys, and each oor plate has been kept as open and multifunctional as possible

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2 TOTAL FLOOR AREA: TOTAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE AREA: 2 CAR PARKING AREA: GREEN STAR SA CERTIFICATION:

BUILDING OWNER: PROJECT MANAGER: Mace Management Services MAIN CONTRACTORS: WBHO Construction Cape SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: Arup ARCHITECTS: Van der Merwe Miszewski, Rick Brown Architects

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AT A GLANCE TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 458m2 TOTAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE AREA: GREEN STAR SA CERTIFICATION:

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PROJECT DEVELOPER: PROJECT MANAGER: Jenmeg PM SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: WSP Green by Design ARCHITECT: GLH & Associates Architects

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TOP The principle behind the odafone SS , according to ssociates rchitects, was to integrate the building into the landscape the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structural columns are a combination of steel and eucalyptus gum poles, and the roof is an e posed timber beam system BOTTOM LEFT ide pergolas along the eastern and western a es of the building increased the roof area for the installation of nearly 00 solar panels BOTTOM RIGHT The fully gla ed e ternal facade provides views and light, while the overhangs reduce glare

CASE STUDY: VODAFONE SITE SOLUTION INNOVATION CENTRE (SSIC), MIDRAND Midrand, Gauteng, as the ideal location to host

experimentation, developing technologies appropriate to environments that are poorly

centre and that it embrace renewable energy, water sustainability and locally appropriate

Sustainable building features include: n a gabion rock store below the building, where

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creating a zero-rated energy building n LED lights throughout, with motion-detection sensors minimising energy use n grey water at an on-site wetland and reusing it

n landscaping with xerophytic (suited to dry areas) indigenous water-wise plants n n implementing a recycling and wastemanagement system during construction

The building is at the centre of tower and telecom experimentation, developing technologies appropriate to environments that are poorly served by conventional infrastructure

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CASE STUDY: PORTSIDE, CAPE TOWN Mutual and FirstRand Bank, is the tallest building

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THIS PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM ortside appears to be light, transparent, harmonious and unobtrusive despite its bulk, say D rchitects glass curtains’ in the lobby area let in natural light and allow visitors to interact with the cityscape OPPOSITE PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM t is anticipated that enlyn aine’s entral Square precinct will be awarded the first ulti- se reen Star rating in South frica visitors to enlyn aine’s Orion building will be greeted by a lightweight vertical garden screen on the western and eastern facades

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BUILDING OWNER: First Rand Bank DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS: Eris Property Group, Old Mutual Property MAIN CONTRACTORS: Murray & Roberts SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: Agama Energy ARCHITECTS: DHK Architects, Louis Karol Architects

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CASE STUDY: MENLYN MAINE, PRETORIA the Menlyn Maine development, which is under

The development will comprise commercial, retail and upmarket residential and hotel space, The layout will allow residents to walk or cycle

claims that key to its occupancy in the precinct is the company’s commitment to operating as a 2

world to partner with the Clinton Foundation’s Climate Positive Development Programme, an initiative created to support the development greenhouse gas emissions below zero in an Menlyn Maine aims to obtain a LEED

Sustainable building features include: n constructing all buildings to achieve a minimum 4-Star SA Green Star rating n employing sustainable practices during the architectural and construction planning phases

building materials – and housing all the trees that

n building three bus stations that link to the Gautrain, the bus rapid-transit system and Pretoria’s city bus service, to encourage the use

AT A GLANCE TOTAL COMMERCIAL OFFICE AREA: 140 000m2 TOTAL RESIDENTIAL AREA: 85 000m2 2 TOTAL RETAIL AND DINING AREA: TOTAL HOTEL AREA: 15 000m2 2 TOTAL PARKLANDS: GREEN STAR SA CERTIFICATION: Pending BUILDING OWNER: Menlyn Maine Investment Holdings DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS: Menlyn Maine Property Owners Association SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: Green Consultants ARCHITECTS: Boogertman & Partners

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Marketing Manager Helen de Villiers names vinyl as one

round to ColorGrass, a fun addition to a play area or children’s chill zone. DuraTurf and ColorGrass are suitable for landscaped gardens, terraces and patios.

Carpets are still a favourite, thanks to their ability to add

moment. ‘Luxury vinyl – whether click-system or stick-down planks – is a hot material right now,’ she says, explaining that it’s seen major advances in durability, with thicker wear layers, various installation options and an array of authentic wood looks and shades, offering the beauty and texture of wood but in a quieter, warmer, water-resistant package.

of textures, whether plush cutpile or durable loop-pile, the Belgotex range is designed for comfort and convenience, with hi-tech SilverCare antimicrobial treatment to keep allergies and dust mites to a minimum.

In addition to offering unbeatable variety, Belgotex also claims convenience as a drawcard: its website acts as a 24-hour virtual

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TAKE THE FLOOR COLOUR, SHAPE AND TEXTURE UNDERFOOT HAVE THE POWER TO COMPLETELY TRANSFORM A SPACE AND EVEN TO TURN OUR GAZE DOWNWARDS Words Genevieve Putter Photographs Emily Andrews, supplied

MAGIC CARPET RIDE When we heard that The Rug Company, a UK-based specialist in designerhandmade carpets, was planning to open its first South African showroom in April, we couldn’t resist visiting its site to look at the selection (and to start budgeting).

One of our favourites is Mamounia Sky

by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, who took inspiration from his travels to Morocco for the tile-like design. We love how he’s interpreted the intricate and on-trend aesthetic into a simple contemporary design by making use of bright turquoise blue. (therugcompany.com)

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Q&A WOOD YOU? Barry Solomon, owner of specialist timber-flooring company Bestwood Flooring (bestwood.co.za), gives us the low-down on the ever-popular choice of wood for flooring, how to care for it and what’s hot on the horizon Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE NEWER TECHNOLOGIES IN WOODEN FLOORING? A: Increasing complexity of colour processes, including thermal fuming of the underlying timber. Our Dutch partner, Hakwood, uses a multitude of oxidative processes in a controlled environment to achieve exciting results, most of which are entirely new to the South African market.

Q: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO HOMEOWNERS WHO WANT TO INSTALL WOODEN FLOORS? A: Spend a bit of time learning as much as possible about the company who makes the flooring you’re considering, and look for high-profile projects, local and international, where designers such as Frank Gehry or Philippe Starck specifically chose to use that brand of flooring. This is a rewarding process that will enrich your experience of

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Q: WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR TRENDS THAT SOUTH AFRICAN HOMEOWNERS TEND TO GO FOR? A: Long boards of 2,47m and up are always popular and rightly sought after.

And the medium-tone wood floor is making a return after a few years of lighter finishes dominating the scene.

Q: CAN YOU GIVE OUR READERS A FEW TIPS ON HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF THEIR WOODEN FLOORS? A: Use the correct cleaning and maintenance products and speak to your supplier about instituting the correct cleaning regime from day one. Common-sense tips, for example using beautiful hand-knotted rugs in hightraffic areas, are also worthwhile.

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HEX CODE These hexagonal Dandelion Tiles, designed by architectural practice Claesson Koivisto Rune for Swedish tile company Marrakech Design, can be configured in a multitude of ways to create different patterning.

Marrakech Design ships to SA. (marrakechdesign.se)

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BEDAZZLING As part of Clerkenwell Design Week in London, English architectural firm Russ + Henshaw (russandhenshaw.com) were commissioned

by TurkishCeramics (turkishceramics.com) to conceptualise an installation that celebrated the surrounding heritage of Clerkenwell as well as the ceramic company’s products.

The result was the Tile Mile at St John’s Arch, which featured large parallel mirrors in the inner arches of the site that created a cryptlike space, reflecting both the double-vaulted ceiling of St John’s Arch and the tiled floorscape reminiscent of the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul. The optical illusion that emerged was, well, miles of impossibly beautiful tiles.

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09 Artisanal and brightly coloured floors can be achieved in a multitude of ways, from customised printed tiles to intricate paint techniques on cement floors to bold imagery on carpets.

7 & 8 The Bibliophile and Art of Board floor collections by American tiling company Imagine Tile feature these respective themes, printed onto ceramic and porcelain tiles. They also customise any print onto tiles, and they ship to SA (imaginetile.com) 9 Tiles from Bisazza Tiles’ Collezione Dal Bianco, available locally through Tac Tile (tilesbytactile.co.za) 10 Bob Marley Rug

by Gonsenhausers (finerugs.co.za) 11 Cemcrete stencil applied to a screed floor (cemcrete.co.za) 12 English architectural firm Studio Weave’s (studioweave.com) refurbishment of the London College of Fashion’s under-used roof deck shows that a visually arresting application is possible even on a tight budget. The multicoloured basket-weave deck design references the history of textiles at this fashion institution while standard decking boards form benches and planters.

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Q&A THE NEED FOR SCREED Cassandra de Iongh of Cemcrete tells us what to look out for in the way of concrete screed floors cemcrete.co.za Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN CEMENT FLOORING? A: We have noticed more and more people wanting decorative elements incorporated into the traditional screeded look. These include inlays such as wood, brick, slate and more favourable Moroccan-style tiles. We have also noticed the use of stencils and stains as either accent or bold statements using floral, geometric or custom designs. Stencils and cement stains are a quick, easy and costeffective way to add a new element to a tired look during renovation.

Q: ANY TIPS ON HOW TO STENCIL A SCREED FLOOR? A: The first step is to find a design you love.

This can be anything, from something out of our catalogue to a reference image found online, which a designer can vectorise and send off to print. Find somebody who has done floor stencils before; smaller designs are easier to DIY but large ones that require alignment definitely need trained hands. Don’t become too set on a specific colour, as cement stains are acid-based and colour can vary according to the base colour; rather do a small sample on

site before approving the entire thing. You will also need to seal the entire floor once it’s dry, to ensure that the design doesn’t wear off or fade.

Q: AND HOW ABOUT DIY’ING AN EXISTING FLOOR? A: n Make sure the sealer is removed first – the stain can only react with the cement. n The surface must be clean and dust-free.

Stick a piece of masking tape to the floor and then pull it off – if there are any particles on the tape, you need to give the floor another clean. n Apply the floor stencil to the surface, ensuring that the areas beyond the stencil are properly masked, to avoid colour bleed. Using a cloth or sponge, press all areas of the stencil down firmly, making sure there are no bubbles under the stencil. n Dilute the stain to preference. The more water dilution, the less saturated the colour will be. n Using a paint brush, sponge, roller or spray bottle, apply the stain to the negative spaces.

Allow it to dry completely before applying additional coats of colour if need be. n Once it’s completely dry, remove the stencil and seal the floor with a concrete sealer or wax, to lock it in.

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Q&A ON TILES Rod Beck of Tac Tile Trading (tilesbytactile.co.za) provides some insight into the design world’s current fascination with tiles of all shapes and sizes Q: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN FLOOR TILING AT THE MOMENT? A: Large-format tiles in geometric shapes as well as in the natural-cement look.

And decorative tiles, like traditional Moroccan tiles, but in random patterns.

#FLOORCORE Social media has fallen for flooring – hard. Search #floorcore on platforms from Pinterest to Instagram and be amazed at how users are getting down with different styles. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Monotone magic, courtesy of Moroccan Warehouse (021 461 8318) at Max Bagels, Bree Street; Tasha’s Waffle House, Constantia, maxes out two trends with pastel hexagonal tiles; Bocca restaurant’s Tilespace tiles (011 796 5100) can stand alone or form a repeat; Moroccan Warehouse encourages a mix-and-match approach; plains and patterns create pace

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Q: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE AND ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY, WHAT DO YOU THINK THE NEW FRONTIER IN FLOOR TILES WILL BE? A: Thinner, lighter and large-format tiles are going to be more prominent. Beyond that, I believe high-gloss, plastic-look tiles will come in next.

Q: HOW ABOUT SHAPES? IT SEEMS LIKE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE THESE DAYS… A: We are looking at hexagonal tiles, with intricate details and cuts. Round tiles are also becoming more common.

Q: AND WHAT ABOUT TILES THAT IMITATE OTHER MATERIALS? WOOD, FOR EXAMPLE…

A: These tiles have been created largely for the European market, especially for ski resorts, spas and wet areas, where wood would not wear well.

The effect is so well done, thanks to the advent of ink-jet glazing technology, that you’ll struggle to know that they’re not real. The same applies to cement, as cement never lasts and will wear out, crack or absorb moisture in wet areas.

ABOVE Eclectic styling and mismatched materials, patterns and textures can be tricky to execute, but when you nail it, the effect is mesmerising. 13 Cement tiles and timber floorboards by Alexander Waterworth Interiors (alexanderwaterworthinteriors.com) for new Michelin-star New York restaurant, The Musket Room 14 Bestwood Flooring’s Absolute and Glaze from the Colour Collection in herringbone parquet (bestwood.co.za) 15 Devon & Devon, an Italian company, uses the ultra-luxe but durable combination of timber and leather for its Patina range (devon-devon.com)

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ROCK STARS SOMMELIERS ARE HITTING THE MAINSTREAM IN SOUTH AFRICAN RESTAURANTS, AND DINERS ARE ALL THE BETTER FOR IT. RICHARD HOLMES LOOKS AT THE MEN AND WOMEN WIELDING THE CORKSCREW ords Richard Holmes

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experience involves translating local wines into a paradigm they can relate to.

‘If someone asks for a Sancerre, you need to understand the style and terroir of that wine.

You have to understand that they’re after a fresh, elegant, austere style of Sauvignon Blanc,’ explains Ntezo. ‘Once you understand that, you can recommend a similar wine from South Africa,

The tuxedos are gone, as is the stuffy attitude,

and knowledgeable sommelier to guide, not lecture, you on the world of wine.

‘When you look at what’s happening around the a more relaxed experience, and that applies sommelier and chairman of the South African Sommeliers Association. ‘It’s about sharing the story of the wines, the winemakers, why Sommeliers have become part of that experience.’

‘It’s not just selling a bottle of wine to people; it’s about gathering and sharing the stories behind the wine,’ agrees Luvo Ntezo, head sommelier at One&Only Cape Town. ‘On my days off, I drive out to wine farms to discover new wines, new stories, those back to my guests.’

With smartphones providing limitless information a click away, it’s no longer enough for sommeliers to rattle off the cold hard facts of the wine being poured.

‘You have to give them more than what the Platter’s guide can offer. It’s about knowing more about the winemakers and their philosophy,’ adds Grant. ‘The best sommeliers are entertainers who understand that it’s about service and ensuring your guests have a good time.’

Their role is particularly important for foreign diners, as a key element of creating that

region perhaps, or Walker Bay or Constantia, rather than Stellenbosch or Paarl.’

This is why training is key. While the Court of Master Sommeliers is seen as the gold standard worldwide, the expensive UK-based tuition makes it unattainable for many local wine stewards.

Locally, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is generally seen as the next best thing. The Cape Wine Academy is also well regarded but is often criticised for focusing on local producers without That said, training isn’t everything. A case in point is Raj Parr, an Indian-American sommelier who hadn’t tasted wine until the age of 20 but has gone on to become the wine director for celebrity chef Michael Mina’s US restaurants.

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THE SALESMAN COMETH? While there’s no doubt that the addition of a welltrained sommelier can add immeasurably to your dining experience, for many it’s an alarm bell that ‘The notion that they’re there to push you towards a more expensive wine is a common perception, but not always a correct one,’ says Grant, who runs the popular Cape Town restaurants Burrata and Bocca. ‘As a restaurateur, I’m entirely opposed to running sommeliers based on commission, because I don’t want my staff to sell based on the cost of the wine. I want the guest to enjoy the bottle because it works with the dish.’

There is a new wave of young, motivated and enthusiastic wine servers within the restaurants of South Africa. Sommeliers are becoming younger, more approachable and definitely less intimidating – Wayve Kolevsohn

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hard to drink big bold reds,’ she says. ‘Durban is also quite a different market to Cape Town.

Guests here are very keen on Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, so we always try and encourage them to be more adventurous. Chenin Blanc and Chenin more popular. It’s also interesting to pair wine

INTERNATIONAL TREND The rise of sommeliers is a quiet trend sweeping the restaurant industry worldwide, and as they become a common sight in high-end restaurants, so they’re beginning to achieve fame in their ‘Sommeliers are the new rock stars,’ says Lloyd Jusa, sommelier at The Saxon in Gauteng.

briskly adopted by the millennials, who have given us a lot to be proud of. Chef and sommelier as a unit is also becoming an increasingly hot commodity in the culinary space.’

‘We’re not at the same level as chefs, but there are certainly sommeliers around the world who have celebrity status,’ agrees Grant. Are they making the same kind of money as the chefs?

No, they’re not. ‘I think sommeliers will always

We’re seeing the emergence of a new class of wine drinker who isn’t biased about their wine. They’re not worried about chilling a red wine, and don’t have loyalty to brands – Miguel Chan

‘The trick is to make suggestions of wines in a few price categories, allowing the guests to decide for themselves how much they would like to spend,’ says Wayve Kolevsohn, head sommelier at The Test Kitchen in Cape Town, ‘and if the wine list is well put together, diners will still be able to buy a great, quality wine without having to blow their budget.’

Pairing a wine to a diner’s budget as well as their food is a key role of every sommelier. This includes tailoring the wine-drinking experience to local conditions. Juliet Urquhart, sommelier

WHICH WINE, WHEN? We asked some of South Africa’s top sommeliers for their

BUY TODAY, DRINK TONIGHT: For a wine to drink on its own, in summer, you can’t go wrong with a Waterford Luvo Ntezo, One&Only Cape Town A WINE GETTING YOU EXCITED RIGHT NOW: Franschhoek is incredible. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. They only make 10 barrels per vintage.

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This is illustrated by the annual Eat Out Restaurant Awards, which now include a wine service award. In 2014 the winner was Patson Mathonsi from DW Eleven-13 in Johannesburg, who, like many sommeliers, began his career as award will hopefully push other guys in the wine service industry to ask themselves what they can do to improve,’ says Mathonsi. ‘However, you can train people in wine, but if they don’t have the talent for entertaining guests, they won’t make But Eat Out’s gongs aren’t the only local awards recognising talent in the wine service industry. The Young Sommeliers Competition, run by the local chapter of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, recognises upand-coming sommeliers, while the annual Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award puts sommeliers through gruelling theory and practical exams.

Further to getting a marketable point to add to their CVs, the winners win an all-expenses-paid trip to France as a guest of Champagne Bollinger.

‘Sommeliers are being headhunted by restaurants, so establishments that in the past wouldn’t have even employed them are actively seeking out talent,’ comments Ginette de Fleuriot, Cape wine master and organiser of the Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award. ‘It’s becoming something that adds a wow factor to your establishment, and sommeliers are able to move around, as they are in demand.’

‘We are just scratching the surface in South Africa, but if you look at sommeliers in Europe and the USA they almost have celebrity status,’

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OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Alex Prager’s ‘Bob Hope Airport’ outside one of the eight edit suites; Sanell Aggenbagh’s ‘Crossfire’ installation in the open meeting area, which features a bespoke bench by Anatomy Design and wooden milk crates by Porky Hefer; ‘Abstract Emotional Storage’, by Gerda Scheepers, stands in front of the unisex bathrooms – exposed electrical trunking and switches are common throughout the space THIS PAGE Mohau Modisakeng’s ‘Untitled’ series and David Shrigley’s ‘Word Picture’ in the primary common area. The kiaat counter was commissioned for the space

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CLEAR THINKING F or mark eting agency C learwater, which specialises in building mark ets for content brands, finding a home where free thinking and collaboration are encouraged was imperative to its identity Words Genevieve Putter Photographs Elsa Young

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OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Derek White in one of the private co-working areas in front of Marina Abromovic’s ‘Golden Mask’; the common area features copper light fittings, vase and bowl

by Anatomy; Alex Prager’s ‘City Hall’ in a private meeting space with a wooden table by Gregor Jenkin; Cameron Platter’s ‘Advertising Tombstone’ stands 2,3m tall in the reception area and is dwarfed by the high ceilings THIS PAGE There are numerous private discussion areas – featured here is the library with custom-built bookshelves and art by Athi-Patra Ruga, Serge Alain Nitegeka and Lyndi Sales

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1996 and since then we’ve moved eight times, mostly around Rosebank and Linden. Our needs changed rapidly and we adapted quickly, so we had to move often, and I enjoyed the change of scenery each time. I originally had my eye on wasn’t really enough space. I rented an apartment

‘I don’t think the space reflects the work we do; I think it enables it’ – Derek White

home to a couple of really amazing freelance writers, designers, animators and generally nice people. It’s not uncommon to see a client some work here, or to use one of our cinemas ‘We’ve made a lot of alterations to the space.

When we moved in it was one expansive white space. Although we tried very hard, that never really worked for us, as it was noisy and there was too much light for the video edit suites and the design and animation studio. So we built a new entrance and a coffee shop, installed cable trays, electrics, lighting, plumbing, evaporative coolers, ducting and air-cons, and built walls, installed steel doors and sheets of glass,

door) and lived there for a couple of months owner of the Media Mill at the time, and he was a really cool guy and totally understood what we wanted to do with the space. We agreed on a handshake and have never drafted or signed a lease to date, and that was in 2008.

2 , the space is big, and on any given day we have about 50 people here. During busy periods that number can increase to 70 or 80.

While 20m2 per person may seem excessive, we have a number of common meeting areas, a 45-seater HD cinema and a super-executive 12-seater 4K cinema. We share the space with crowdsourcing start-up operating out of

networks and a couple of thousand metres of wiring. It’s been a long and expensive process.

‘I had seen a few co-working spaces in New York and Sydney and I was very keen to try it out in Joburg. We had to be sensitive to privacy and quiet when needed but open to conversation, sharing and music elsewhere. I wanted the space to be shared, not only between different design, creative and production disciplines, but also potentially between companies. I’ve built a great relationship with Anatomy Design, as they did my home in Forest Town. Megan Hesse took the lead with this project, and I think our space is testament to her amazing ability. There were three primary components to the brief we gave her: create a space where people can collaborate,

mobile app start-up) and Ladies & Gentlemen environment, and where you can get a great cup

of coffee. They designed our kiaat co-working counters, complete with hidden network and electrical connections, and they installed one in the main common space and another in a quieter, private room. The steel doors, walls and basic layout were already in place, but it was clinical team darkened the space, introduced steel, wood, glass and leather textures and created a palette for the artwork to take centre stage.

We originally had a Vida e Caffè in the space, and when we chose to do the overhaul I spent a few days in Cape Town visiting every artisanal not to house any single brand but instead serve eight brands, including Truth, Deluxe, Rosetta ‘The art is my single favourite feature. We always have a super collection of contemporary local and international artworks on show in the space. Kim Stern is a close friend and the curator of our collection. Right now we have works by local artists: Athi-Patra Ruga, Wim Botha, Willem Boshoff, Conrad Botes, Zander Blom, Serge Nitegeka and William Kentridge, to name a few, and international artists, such as Marina Abramovic, Damien Hirst, Alex Prager and Marcel van Eeden. We rotate the pieces every couple of months to keep things fresh and interesting. and how some visitors are mesmerised while others hardly notice. It’s rare that a studio environment is also a living exhibition space, and the collection is a great source of pleasure.’

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ABOVE The coffee bar is at the heart of the Clearwater space. The chalkboard walls display the current available coffees, which are perfectly pumped by the in-house barrister. The glass counter top is backpainted in blue and is home to a Kees van der Westen Mirage espresso machine BELOW The 45-seater cinema is used for team meetings, creative reviews, guest presentations and lectures

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‘People often comment how beautifully a movie was shot or directed when it probably just has an amazing soundtrack. For me, the art is the “amazing soundtrack” to this place, even if it’s not instantly obvious’ – Derek White

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‘Our coffee bar is our favourite hangout, but outside the building there is a great restaurant in the Media Mill called Two Tarts 44 Stanley walk around the corner. Stanley Beer Yard Il Giardino Salvation Café Bean There Three Marys waiting for the Food Truck revolution.’

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Q: WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO WANT TO APPLY FOR A BOND TO MAKE THE POD THEIR PERMANENT RESIDENCE? A:

Q: WHAT ABOUT THE POD AS A MODEL FOR RDP HOUSING? ANY PLANS TO PITCH IT TO THE GOVERNMENT? HAVE THEY EXPRESSED AN INTEREST? A:

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THIS PAGE The Pod’s porthole window allows for an abundance of sunlight and views OPPOSITE 1 Wall-mounted hook lights can be moved about and installed wherever needed, hooks and a compartmentalised double bed base provide storage space, the oversized cushions can be used for additional seating, and the long strip-windows offer great views from the bed 2 Wooden models of the Pod, for testing configurations 3 Perfect flow from the kitchen to the outdoor lounge, with felt pebbles by Ronel Jordaan 4 Useful utility hooks that can be moved about for more storage 5 The compact kitchen features a continuous stainless-steel counter with dualhob gas stove. It accommodates a fridge, a dishwasher and a dustbin with recycling compartments. The generous fold-out table can be used for dining or work, and the wall-mounted Format storage system can be installed in various configurations 6 The bathroom’s simple, clean, modern lines maximise the functionality of the small space

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CULTURED PEARL Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate, between Paarl and Franschhoek, has established a reputation for an all-encompassing package of work, play and relaxation, one of the many reasons the Mantis Group chose it as the location for its new venture, the five-star Pearl Valley Hotel. The estate’s MD, Rory Roriston, is equally excited about the development, saying that the 80-bedroom hotel, the biggest in the area, adds significant value.

The comfortable and contemporary single and double suites, starting from R1,299m (full sectional title ownership) will be sold fully furnished, and the hotel will have its own restaurant, bar and pool. Owners will enjoy all the lifestyle benefits of living on this estate and have access to all amenities (including the clubhouse with it’s soon-to-be-revamped spa) and the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.

Owners can also participate in a managed rental pool from which they receive a guaranteed income and can enjoy usage, varying from free (30 days) to subsidised stays, depending on the length of stay. They will also enjoy benefits at other Mantisoperated hotels (there are more than 70). Adrian Gardiner, the founder and chairman of Mantis, is delighted with the fit: ‘Pearl Valley is a worldclass destination,’ he says. mantiscollection.com

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STUDIOUS VISION The 28th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards are nearly upon us, and the entries so far indicate that tomorrow’s architects will be pushing the boundaries of design as well as prioritising environmental imperatives. Lynnwood resident and regional winner Graeme Noeth’s thesis, titled ‘The design of an international school of astronomy and astro-tourism centre’, is a study of the symbiotic relationship between earth, man and sky. From the regional winners a national winner will be chosen on 22 April at The Maslow in Joburg and will receive a prize of R50 000. Watch this space for more on the overall winning entries. corobrik.com

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The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands region is about as close to a classic country idyll as you will find in South Africa – rolling hills and fields, cattle grazing… The planned domain of the St John’s Village retirement and lifestyle estate, launching at the end of 2015, it has qualities that will appeal to people at various stages of life: excellent schools in the area will draw families, while the peaceful location will attract those looking to retire. The estate plans to offer housing options ranging from freehold sites (The Vineyards and The Arboretum) to semidetached retirement cottages (The Orchards). Set on the Karkloof Road, just outside the historical town of Howick, the estate will balance the advantages that come with proximity to the town (as well as to the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg) and a rural setting. Outdoor living will be central to the development: upon completion, the 170ha property will remain 60% open pastures, gardens, fishing dams and walking trails. The estate will also include a shopping village for those unwilling to venture to the city. Prices range from R390 000 for a plot to R875 000 for a completed retirement cottage.

See yourself investing here? Look out in our April issue for details on how you could win a home, or visit Houzz-it (houzz-it.co.za) for updates. stjohnsvillage.co.za

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Residential developments are on the rise in the Sandton CBD, so it is good to see that Rosebank is catching up, thanks to the launch of the luxury high-rise apartment block Park Central, corner of Baker Street and Keyes Avenue. Developed

by Redefine Properties and brought to market by Pam Golding Properties, the 445-unit development comprises oneand two-bedroom flats and three-bedroom penthouses.

Units are being sold off-plan, priced from R1,75m to R16m. Due for completion in November 2018, Park Central is a first for Redefine Properties, which previously focused exclusively on the commercial sector. Like all of Redefine’s properties, Park Central will demonstrate eco-sensitive design solutions executed

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Located near Richmond and Kew and just 16 minutes from Heathrow by train, property developer Barratt London’s 5ha Great West Quarter (GWQ) development has launched its final phase – the nine-storey Westgate House, comprising 83 one- and two-bedroom apartments, with the upper floors offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. The most spectacular of its many features is its landmark nine-storey glass atrium, including one of the largest internal living green walls in Europe, making it the jewel in the crown of GWQ. If you’re in the market for a London property, be aware that entry-level one-bedroom apartments start at £280 000 (about R5,06m). barratthomes.co.uk

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HYDE PARK, SANDTON, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA

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This elegant home features an open-plan formal lounge/dining room and a family room with entertainer’s bar onto the pool, tennis court and putting green. The main bedroom is en suite to a luxe bathroom with his and hers dressing rooms and kitchenette. A sumptuous lounge/study area, gorgeous kitchen, staff cottage and work-from-home hair salon complete the spell.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 7 Garages 3 Living Areas 3 Daniella Apteker +27 (0)82 412 1273 Mary Fourie +27 (0)82 779 1492 Di Kuhlenthal +27 (0)82 960 5353 www.sothebysrealty.co.za web ref: 965478

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R48-MILLION

LH336

A striking home featuring soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and a gracious 20-seater dining room. The grand double-volume entrance hall leads to the formal lounge and family room. A gym, heated pool, wraparound patio, kitchen with breakfast nook, double staff accommodation and a magnificent guest cottage round out this exceptional property.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 Daniella Apteker +27 (0)82 412 1273 Di Kuhlenthal +27 (0)82 960 5353 Mary Fourie +27 (0)82 779 1492 www.sothebysrealty.co.za web ref 1057226

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CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

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Set amid park-like grounds of ±7 500m2, the famous Enigma mansion offers a movie-star lifestyle and the best ocean views in Camps Bay. The main house features four reception halls, an exquisite master suite with his and hers bathrooms opening onto a terrace, and a massage room, gym, sauna and hi-tech cinema. There’s also a garden cottage, a staff cottage, a winter garden, a tea house and formidable security.

Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms 9 Garages 6 Living Areas 3 Thelma Sandeman +27 (0)83 225 9360 thelma@sothebysrealty.co.za www.sothebysrealty.co.za web ref 612472

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BEVERLEY, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA

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Looking for a career change? The Lourie Lodge is waiting for you to continue its legacy of exclusivity.

Boasting 10 individually styled bedrooms, it will let your guests feel at home in their luxury en-suite with underfloor heating and then enjoy breakfast in a dedicated room. Relaxation takes the form of reclining on the shady patio or, on cooler days, in the lounge with fireplace. A conference room completes the property.

Bedrooms 10 Bathrooms 10 Parking 12 Living Areas 4 Sally Andrews +27 (0)82 451 3111 www.sothebysrealty.co.za web ref 800596

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R12-MILLION

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This grand home on the green belt of Dainfern golf estate is perfect for the prolific entertainer, with its three reception rooms, games room, bar, two lounges, dual dining rooms and granite kitchen and scullery. There is a wine cellar for 1 300 bottles and a beautiful undercover patio overlooking the pool and water features in the landscaped garden.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 Sue Ralph +27 (0)82 892 8772 Brenda Gilbert +27 (0)83 251 4452 www.pamgolding.co.za web ref FW1159249

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A gracious, aristocratic residence set amid landscaped gardens designed by Juanita Knox, it is characterised by beautifully crafted finishes in the main hall and wellproportioned living spaces. Included is a study, countrystyle kitchen, two cottages and staff accommodation.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 4 Living Areas 4 Kimberly Dods +27 (0)82 601 2099 Carol Truter +27 (0)82 466 1045 www.pamgolding.co.za web ref HP1198316

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Soak up the countryside sunsets from the spacious verandah of this classicly styled home with grand double-volume spaces. Conveniences include a double staff suite, self-contained flatlet, central vacuum system, combustion fireplace, a gym and much more.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 Tony Santana +27 (0)83 654 1268 Leanne Santana +27 (0)83 273 6881 www.pamgolding.co.za web ref MR1200555

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This gorgeous, newly built home is custom designed to accommodate two large families. Enjoy separate entrances, staff quarters and garages, two full gourmet kitchens with laundries, four tranquil lounges, air con, underfloor heating and a Jacuzzi. Ideal as a guesthouse too.

Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms 9 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 Sally Darsot +27 (0)82 570 1470 Nicky Havenga +27 (0)76 879 8977 www.seeff.com web ref 342360

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Your private viewing will reveal one of Bryanston’s finest homes. A residence of Georgian elegance, it flows from the double-volume entrance over parquet and tiled floors to four receptions and a marble staircase leading to the upper level, which is protected by security shutters. Plus a guest suite, flatlet, studio, heated pool and staff accommodation.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 Andrew Birbeck +27 (0)82 084 9431 www.vered.co.za web ref 112565

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This classic villa has two dwellings on a ±2 000m2 stand. The main house includes seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception rooms and a spacious kitchen as well as a sumptuous garden, pool and outside entertainment area. The second dwelling with separate entrance includes open-plan living areas, a kitchen and private patio and two suites. Plus staff accommodation for three.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 4 Living Areas 2 Salmon Frisby +27 (0)82 882 5923 www.vered.co.za web ref 112587

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Everywhere you look in this ultramodern, welcoming home you will find beauty personified, with sculptures and other artwork complementing the extraordinary architecture. At 800m2 over a 1 200m2 stand, it presents seamless flow and features a remarkable dining area open plan to the lounge, admitting to the pool area. Unarguably a masterpiece of design.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Living Areas 3 Charlene Negus +27 (0)83 625 6205 charlene@firzt.co.za www.firzt.co.za web ref 14870

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LH367

A sensational modern double-storey designed for entertaining on a grand scale, this home of ±1 800m2 enjoys a prime 4 000m2 stand and features baronial reception areas, a formal lounge, a huge home theatre, TV and family rooms, magnificent entertainment patios, a chef’s fitted kitchen plus pantry and scullery, as well as a home office and domestic accommodation.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Living Areas 8 Jayke Meneses +27 (0)74 117 6273 jayke@firzt.co.za Inez Meneses +27 (0)79 911 7191 inez@firzt.co.za www.firzt.co.za web ref 14716

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The living is easy in this impressive, generously proportioned and contemporary residence. Cool, calm, comfortable and sophisticated, with a youthful edge, this functional home is bathed in light and has a large garden where the kids can play. This designer home will suit those accustomed to the best in quality architecture, finishes and lifestyle.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 Living Areas 4 Norma Robinson +27 (0)82 554 7260 www.jawitz.co.za web ref 87173

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LH369

With old-world charm – think sash windows, high ceilings, tall French doors, bay windows, courtyards, pergolas and water features – a 5 000-bottle wine cellar and a master suite admitting onto a private courtyard, this immaculate home is clearly the connoisseur’s choice. It is situated within a secure private estate offering double-gated manned security.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 4 Living Areas 2 Charne Shipper +27 (0)83 274 6336 www.jawitz.co.za web ref 85389

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LH370

The asking price is inclusive of 11 luxurious suites, expansive reception areas totalling 1 700m2 under roof, all the exquisite furniture, fittings and appliances and antiques from different parts of the world. This four-star boutique hotel is on a prime 5 100m2 site near the Bryanston Country Club and features an outdoor and indoor bar, entertainment areas, lapas, manicured treed gardens, excellent security, staff accommodation and ample parking.

Bedrooms 11 Bathrooms 11 Living Areas 5 Don Struthers +27 (0)82 652 4497 Luciana Struthers +27 (0)82 653 9545 www.chaseveritt.co.za web ref 3247694

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R23-MILLION

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Magnificent newly built home of 753m2 on grounds measuring 1 283m2. A highly acclaimed decorator has completed this house with beautiful pieces in a calming colour scheme. The asking price includes the custom contents of the property. The spacious living area flows onto the large sundrenched garapa decks with fabulous sea views. Designed for open-plan living, the home includes a braai room, dining room and lounge, TV room, kitchen, bar, storage, two large jetties and a Jet Ski dock.

All the bedrooms are en suite. A large scullery/laundry and staff accommodation complete this fine home.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 Living Areas 3 Brendon Lahana +27 (0)84 637 2357 BrendonL@everitt.co.za www.chaseveritt.co.za web ref 3251962

BRYANSTON, SANDTON, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA

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This exclusive guest lodge is situated on 4 000m2 in a prime position near the Bryanston Country Club with easy access to Sandton and Randburg. The accommodation is ideal for short-term B&B clients or medium- to long-term self-catering visitors at varying rates. It offers 11 furnished suites. Four are expansive chalets with full bathrooms and kitchens, and four have kitchenettes. Furnishings and fittings are included in the price. The property also has two studies, domestic accommodation for three, additional open parking, security, swimming pool and lapa.

Bedrooms 11 Bathrooms 11 Living Areas 5 Don Struthers +27 (0)82 652 4497 Luciana Struthers +27 (0)82 653 9545 www.chaseveritt.co.za web ref 3247846

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LH373

A true-north-facing family home tucked away on the sea side of Ocean View Drive – if generous accommodation is required, then this is the home for you. Featuring a glass-enclosed conservatory and kitchen as well as a magnificent entertainment deck with pool and ocean views, it also offers numerous reception areas and a self-contained flatlet, as well as a playroom, staff accommodation and plenty of parking. Land size: 1 713m².

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 6 Garages 2 Living Areas 4 Gail Gavrill +27 (0)82 777 6000 gail.gavrill@res.za.knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.za web ref ZA3247490

FRESNAYE, CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

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LH374

Offering easy and stylish living with superior finishes throughout, this north-facing unit is situated high up in Fresnaye. A generously proportioned lounge/dining room with designer kitchen opens onto the patio, surrounded by lush greenery. Air conditioned throughout and protected by sophisticated security systems, it offers direct access from the double garage, a laundry, family/media room, a swimming pool and a store room.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 4 Garage 2 Living Areas 2 Gail Gavrill +27 (0)82 777 6000 gail.gavrill@res.za.knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.za web ref ZA3216474

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R31-MILLION

LH375

This ambassadorial residence (±2 500m² under roof) is set within a gated security enclosure of five luxury homes.

It presents eight baronial receptions, a bespoke cellar and cinema and five double bedroom suites with magnificent bathrooms. Features include views and exceptional finishes, such as solid teak flooring and under-floor heating. There are numerous casual and formal receptions, two lounges with fireplaces, a dining room with wooden flooring and chandelier, a billiard room and a bespoke entertainer’s wine cellar/cigar lounge with cocktail bar. The gourmet kitchen has integrated appliances, a central island, Ilve gas stove, separate pantry and scullery, while the patio has a built-in braai and pizza oven for fun days with family and friends. There’s even an elevated deck with bar and Jacuzzi. A self-contained apartment/office and domestic accommodation round out this unique home.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Parking 4 Living Areas 8 Regan Harris +27 (0)82 320 6464 www.hamiltons.co.za web ref 3257911

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LH376

Set on an elevated view site, this newly completed classical home offers excellent quality and attention to detail.

From the voluminous entrance, four open-plan, spacious receptions spill onto the entertainer’s covered patio (ducted sound) overlooking the rim-flow pool, rolling lawns and spectacular views over Sandton. The chef ’s kitchen is complete with Caesarstone tops, gas hob, pantry cupboard and separate scullery and laundry. All bedrooms are en suite and air conditioned, and the main-en-suite includes a luxurious steam shower. Features include security gates to the first floor (bedrooms), an open-plan formal lounge and dining room with fireplace, a bar admitting onto the covered patio through concertina doors and a family/breakfast room opening to the kitchen and patio. In addition to ample garaging, the home comes with its own workshop as well as double domestic accommodation. Security includes automated gates, intercom access and external beams.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 Regan Harris +27 (0)82 320 6464 www.hamiltons.co.za web ref 3254120

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R10,995-MILLION

LH377

For the family that enjoys entertaining, this executive retreat comprises three secure interconnected dwellings with expansive bedrooms and living areas, elegant finishes and wonderful views. The main house includes a dining room, gourmet kitchen, family room, formal lounge, study, guest cloakroom and pyjama lounge. A laundry, ample parking, manicured garden with pool, and staff accommodation are just a few of the features of this special property.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Living Areas 4 John Ansell +27 (0)83 468 5353 john@ahprop.co.za www.ahprop.co.za web ref ADHS-1674

LINKSFIELD, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA

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R10-MILLION

LH378

Only a handful of properties ever become available in this sought-after enclave opposite the golf course. A grand 700m2 under roof, on land of 1 097m2, this magnificent cluster home, with superb flow, offers four reception rooms (one with indoor garden feature), a study and domestic accommodation. Style abounds, as in the fully fitted woodand-granite kitchen with skylights, a recessed glass hob and breakfast nook. What truly sets this property apart, though, is just how comfortably commodius the living space is.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Living Areas 4 Janine Elin +27 (0)83 676 1967 janine@ahprop.co.za www.ahprop.co.za web ref ADHS-1685

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FRANSCHHOEK FOR LOVERS OF THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE, FRANSCHHOEK OFFERS PERFECT WEATHER, AN UNHURRIED LIFESTYLE, HERITAGE, CULTURE AND A WIDE SELECTION OF PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Te t Andrea Vinassa

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of Franschhoek Tourism and CEO of La Motte and Leopard’s Leap wine estates, the custodians

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WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND SHOP For dining without airs and graces - Café des Arts (cafedesarts.co.za) Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar (reubens.co.za) Pierneef à La Motte (la-motte.com) Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate (grandeprovence.co.za)

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to the Ilse Schermers gallery, which my wife manages (we open the glass doors leaves we use in our cooking are foraged and grow wild in the mountains and forests

sorrel, nightshade and wild spinach, and we seeds and let them grow wild in their natural that it is still a village; we all know and help

Erasmus’s Foliage (foliage.co.za), which is linked to the Ilse Schermers gallery at Le Quartier Français (lqf.co.za) The Gallery at Grande Provence (grandprovence.co.za) wheel in his studio - The Ceramics Gallery (davidwalters.co.za) Masquerade (masquerade.co.za) CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The menu at Foliage includes a lot of fresh and foraged ingredients; the four-star Burgundy Bourgogne estate with its historic manor house and cottages is on the market for R135-million through Acquire (acquireafrica.com); the Huguenot Monument; this charming Provençal-style home, marketed by Seeff’s Melina Visser, is set on a plot of 815m2 – on the market for R4,65m, the home has a dining room that opens to a patio overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped garden

Who’s buying and what are they paying? nature and culture, and are looking for the peace

hiking trails, and locals love to walk, run or

in this picturesque setting,’ says Anita Wessels area manager Surina du Toit says Franschhoek Franschhoek’s festival calender is dominated Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) that has the average transaction price for the year was

FRANSCHHOEK AT A GLANCE n 134 n R405-MILLION Total value

Mont Rochelle to add to Virgin Limited Edition, Large heritage mansions, chic apartments, classic townhouses, homesteads on farms, It’s a lekker

n R4-MILLION (4 000m2) Highest price paid for empty land n R22-MILLION Highest price paid for commercial property on the high street n R2,8-MILLION Highest price paid for a sectional title property

such as Delta Crest, Domaine Des Agnes, drink after work, we go to the local watering hole, Taki’s, and for leisurely sundowners, There are several modestly priced stands still

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TO ‘REGISTER TRANSFER’: NOT A MYSTERIOUS PROCESS Sellers and purchasers of property are often overwhelmed by what the property industry typically refers to as the ‘transfer process’. What does it really entail?

• The transferring attorney will correspond with the ‘cancellation attorney’. The latter is appointed by the bank that holds a current mortgage bond over the property which must be cancelled simultaneously with the transfer of the property to the new purchaser. The seller must make payment of all the amounts outstanding under the bond, usually generated from the sale proceeds.

The phrase ‘transfer process’ refers to the set of events that takes place after signature of a sale agreement up to the moment that the purchaser legally becomes owner of the property.

In a typical transfer, where the seller has a bond over the property being sold and the purchaser takes out a loan to pay the purchase price, the process can involve three attorneys, whose activities are interlinked. This works as follows: • The seller appoints a ‘transferring attorney’ in the agreement. This attorney monitors compliance with the terms of the agreement and prepares the necessary documents for the transfer of the ownership in the property to be registered in the local deeds registry.

• The third attorney is the ‘bond attorney’ who is appointed by the bank to register a bond over the property as security for the funds it advanced to the purchaser. This is registered at the same time as the transfer of ownership in the name of the purchaser.

It may happen that one attorney attends to all three aspects, or only one or two. These are nonetheless

separate transactions and the costs are separate for each, whether performed by one attorney or three.

When each of the role-players has finalised their respective transactions, they arrange for simultaneous lodgement of their documents in the deeds office. There it is checked for legal compliance after which the documents are submitted for formal registration.

Formal registration takes place when the Registrar signs the respective documents in the presence of the conveyancer.

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roatia has certainly come a long way since the early 1990s, when, within the space of half a decade, it experienced the collapse of Communism, a war of national survival and the securing of independence. In addition to being one of Europe’s most fashionable places to visit today, the country, which is precariously poised between the Balkans and Central Europe, is blessed with kilometres of rocky, indented shore and more than a thousand islands, many blanketed in luxuriant vegetation.

Buyer interest in homes in Croatia has risen

‘Traditional stone houses on the seaside or in traditional coastal villages, some as old as 300 years, are being snapped up by foreign property developers’ – Marija Bojcic Various other positive factors have stimulated the Croatian property market in recent years, Croatia, a real estate and travel agency based in buyers look mainly to buy on the seafront (prices

viewing appointments and genuine intentions to purchase from foreign buyers,’ says Michael Grimm, managing partner at Engel & Völkers in

best locations are still relatively low.’

Croatia is a popular tourist destination among

house with a sea view) or close to the sea (prices of property ownership to be processed swiftly.

According to Bojcic, there are still bargains to or in traditional coastal villages, some as old

its central location in Europe. It is within quick reach by car from southern Germany, Austria,

they require for life in a sunny climate: glorious scenery, beautiful coastlines dotted with bays, countless islands just off the mainland, historic

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properties, for instance, has been improved enormously, thanks to foreign investors,’

renovation, but these homes are mainly built in protected locations where new construction is today forbidden by law. If you’re lucky you might

the same rights as native Croatians in terms of land-register law,’ says Grimm, adding that since Croatia’s entry to the EU, buyers may now possible previously and is now an especially enticing prospect for investors,’ he explains.

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homes on the island are situated a few metres from the sea and afford views of the islands

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