Seeff Times Gordon's Bay - Issue 21

December 2018

Issue 21

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THE PROPERTY, LIFE AND TIMES OF

GORDON'S BAY

OUR FEATURE HOME Mountainside

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A NEW Chapter...

We are proud to offer this home to the discerning buyer. It is situated on Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, with easy access to main roads, primary school, and Woolworths Foods.

R1 950 000 There is scope to update and create your own unique space in this solid and gracious home, which has been in the family for years. It is being sold voetstoots. The interior areas are spacious, and the garden is neat. Space for entertaining, and a braai area. Contact: Tony Rickelton 082 498 0688

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The History of Gordon’s Bay So… What’s in a name?

By: Irma O’Donovan On old maps dating back to the early days of the Cape Colony, our little bay is variously referred to as “Visser’s Baay” (1673). “de Vishoek” (1676) and “Combuys” – evidence that it was known as a place where fresh water, fish and game could be found. Subsequently it was also called Vishoek.

Vissershoek and Fish Hoek, We don’t know exactly when the name Gordon’s Bay was finally settled upon, but we do know that the name Gordon commemorates Robert Jacob Gordon, the Commandant of the Dutch troops at the Cape from 1777 – 1795. He was a remarkable man with an enquiring mind and wide interests.

Although of Scottish descent Robert Gordon allegiance was with the Netherlands. He joined the Dutch Light Dragoons as a cadet in 1753 and enrolled at the University of Harderwijkin 1959, where he studied in the humanities and proved to be of exceptional intelligence and diverse interests, He joined the Dutch East India Company, rising quickly to the rank of Colonel and commanding the Cape garrison.

He went on more expeditions than any other 18th century explore of southern Africa and kept journals and sketch books to record his travels.

He was responsible for naming the Orange River.

Introducing Merino sheep to the Cape Colony and for discovering the remains of Bartholomeu Dias’s cross at Kwaaihoek in 1786. Fluent in French, Dutch and English, Robert Gordon also spoke Hottentot and Xhosa!

Robert Gordon’s first trip into the interior (1773 – 1744) was on foot, to explore the mountains between Cape Town and False Bay and it was then that he visited our little bay and left his name with us – a worthy namesake indeed!

GB – Gordon’s Bay or General Botha?

The first thing anyone approaching Gordon’s Bay sees is the giant anchor of whitewashed stones and the initials GB on the mountainside overlooking the harbour . The rocks that form these were originally painted by students in 1949 a year after the General Botha SA Nautical College was established and took up a lease at the Old Crash Boat Station. The initials do not stand for Gordon’s Bay, as is commonly thought, bur for General Botha, the original name of the Naval College.

General Louis Botha (1862 – 1919) was the first premier of the Union of South Africa having played major roles in the early politics of the country. He was a hero of the AngloBoer War and played a big part in negotiations with Lord Kitchener that eventually led to the Peace of Vereeniging.

The 1914 Rebellion was a source of great so sorrow and worry to him, but he quelled the revolt and led the attack on German South West Africa that ended successfully in 1915.

Overseas he was treated with great respect and he signed the Peace Treaty at Versailles on behalf of the Union of South Africa. He died shortly afterwards.

The South Africa Naval College was formally established on April 1st 1966 and in 1987 the SA Navy granted permission that the anchor sign could also be the emblem of Gordon’s Bay. The officer training centre adjacent to the old harbour and yacht marina defines the older part Gordon’s Bay, which is often referred to as the “Riviera of the Cape”.

Incidentally, the first block of the old harbour was laid in 1937 by Albertus Brand Faure, the man who later built Faure Marine Drive. A gold pound was place in that first block as a lucky charm!

Today the mission of the Naval College is still to provide quality Naval Officers through dynamic training. The choice process of cadets who may quality for training is rigorous, as Rear Admiral J. E. Louw quoted in his opening address at the Navy Open Day held in Gordon’s Bay held in Gordon’s Bay on 2 October. “Great care must be taken in the selection of boys in order that the ship shall earn a good name amongst the seafaring men of the world wherever he may present himself”. Although these words were written in 1922, nothing has changed, except that nowadays girls may also be selected as cadets.

The Open Day was held with the purpose of providing the naval cadets and opportunity to interact with the local community, show the skills acquired during training and to portray a positive image of the College within the Community of theHelderbergBasin.

The Open Day was a huge success and once again proved that the South African Navy is the People’s Navy.

The residents of Gordon’s Bay are proud of “our Navy”

‘Belt tightening ahead’ for homeowners as interest rate goes up Homeowners and buyers will need to continue tightening their belts as the interest rate climbs and the economic and property market recovery takes longer than hoped.

This is the word from Stuart Manning, CEO of Seeff Property Group, following the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% (from 6.50%), increasing the base home loan rate to 10.25% (from 10%).

Manning says that despite further inflation creep to 5.1% (although still within the 3%-6% target range), there was “still reason to hope for a stay ahead of the festive season", which could've brought a much needed economic boost.

Nonetheless, even with this hike, the interest rate is still at some of the best levels in years and the Seeff Group does not expect much of an impact on the property market. The bigger impact is coming from the socio-economic environment and only once some these are resolved are we likely to see the next upward phase, he says.

While we are looking forward to a much improved 2019, the reality is that with the General Election scheduled for May, it is likely that any uptick will only really be seen from around mid-2019. We are therefore likely to kick off 2019 on much the same foot as we are now and will need to be patient for a while longer, says Manning.

While price growth has flattened, there has been no price devaluation yet and it is still safe to invest in property Once the May General Election is out of the way and if we get a positive result that reinforces a mandate to President Ramaphosa to continue his reforms, we will see this translate into more positive sentiment, so critical for the economy and property market.

The president has demonstrated his commitment to rooting out corruption and maladministration and returning to good governance. Recent successes with his investment drive adds further to the positive outlook.

In the meantime, Manning says they welcome the busy summer tourist months, a time when there is generally more positive sentiment in the property market. “Conditions remain favourable for buyers who are able to find good value given the flat price growth and rising stock levels, but don’t wait too long.”

All economies and property markets go through cycles of ups and downs and many will tell you if only they had bought at a particular time. While price growth has flattened, there has been no price devaluation yet and it is still safe to invest in property, he says.

Selling sectional title property, need to know There are a number of key differences between full title and sectional title property which include what is required when it comes to selling. In addition to the standard requirements that need to be met when selling such as ensuring the property is legally fit and providing various compliance certificates in that regard, sectional title property require a few extra need to knows which, if not complied with, could delay the transfer of the property. Where possible, the necessary documents and information should be ready and provided to the agent upon listing the property. These include: 1.

Title deed and usage - it is important for buyers to understand what is included as part of the exclusive use area versus the common property, as well as the regulations around the use of the common property which the buyer would want to know about before putting in the offer. It may for example be that there is no provision for parking directly at the unit and while communal parking is available, it is not on an exclusive use basis.

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Scheme rules - a copy of the rules should be provided with the Offer to Purchase and the buyer should ensure that they fully understand the rules of the scheme. Many schemes for example limit the number of occupants per unit as well as pet ownership, both aspects which may become problematic later on for the new owner.

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Levies - the prospective buyer will also need full disclosure of the monthly levies payable as well as any special levies that may transfer to him/her. A levy clearance certificate confirming that the seller is up to date with all levy payments will be required as part of the documentation needed for transfer.

The body corporate or home owner's association may also require payment from the seller of a portion of the levy until date of transfer.

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Finances of the Body Corporate - it is always advisable for buyers to ensure that they invest in a complex with sound financial management and they should therefore obtain this information from the agent upfront. Additionally, the purchaser's bank may also require documents such as the sectional title scheme's financial statements to assess the financial status and ensure that the scheme is effectively managed. These will be provided by the body corporate.

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Compliance Certificates - the body corporate, represented by the trustees, is responsible for ensuring the compliance of installations on the common property such as the security equipment, electric fences and any external taps, water pipes and irrigation systems, and for obtaining the necessary compliance certificates. Sellers would therefore need to obtain copies of the necessary compliance certificates from the body corporate and submit these along with those that pertain to their own units to the transfer attorneys.

Selling sectional property is a complex transaction and just one of the many reasons why the knowledge and experience of a skilled agent makes the difference in ensuring a smooth sales process.

Home is our Story and property our passion. As sectional title experts in your local area, we offer unique insight and advice, backed by the significant stature of Seeff as a top real estate brand backed by the latest digital technology, infrastructure and systems.

Berry-pepper slush Ingredients: 500g strawberries 500G watermelon 1 cup water 1t ground pink peppercorns 1t ground rainbow pepper corns Caster sugar, to taste RosĂŠ bubbly 0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced 8 frozen strawberries Method: 1. Blitz the strawberries and watermelon in a blender until liquid. Stir through the water and pepper and adjust the sweetness to taste with sugar.

2. Freeze for at least two hours, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes or so to break up the ice crystals.

Freeze for another 4 hours or until set solid. Flake the ice with a fork and spoon the granite into flutes. Top with the bubbly and garnish with cucumber slices and frozen strawberries. (Makes 6 to 8)

Peppercorn and berry tart Ingredients: For the ginger mascarpone 250g mascarpone 2T preserved ginger in syrup, finely chopped For the pastry 125g butter 100g castor sugar 1 large egg 250g flour 1tground pink peppercorns 0.5t green peppercorns

For the frangipane filling 150g soft, diced butter 0.5 cup castor sugar 0.5t vanilla paste 150g ground almond flour assorted summer berries and figs Honey

Method To make the ginger mascarpone, mix the mascarpone and ginger together and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To make the pastry, pulse the butter and sugar in a food processor until combined. While the motor is still running, add the egg and process until combined. Add the flour and the peppercorns and blend until it just comes together. Do not overwork the pastry or it will lose all its crumbly, buttery texture. Place in the fridge until ready to use.

To make the frangipane filling, beat the butter and sugar for five minutes or until creamy and pale. Fold in the vanilla paste and almond flour and beat slowly until just combined. Keep cool in the fridge until you are ready to use it. Remove pastry from the fridge and roll out until about 3mm thick. Press into six greased, loosebottomed mini tart tins and bake at 180ÂşC for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool a little. Add a large tablespoon of frangipane to each tart and top with berries and figs. Drizzle with honey and bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with the ginger mascarpone.

Leon Muller 071 897 4459

ANCHORAGE PARK R650 000

PERFECT LOCK UP AND GO OR SCALING DOWN Bed 2 Bath 1 Parking 1

Very neat two bedroom apartment (52 square meters) with undercover parking in well-managed security complex. Single Carport. Neat as a Pin. We assist with a loan application. Don't lose out on this Gem.

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ADMIRALS PARK R750 000

2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms in SOUGHT AFTER COMPLEX Bed 2 Bath 2 Parking 1

78 square meters of pure bliss. Spacious ground floor unit with open plan kitchen, granite worktops and a living area with sliding doors leading out to patio and communal garden Allocated parking

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OLD VILLAGE R1 600 000

ONE OF THE FEW EMPTY REMAINING VACANT PLOTS IN THE OLD VILLAGE 818 sqm

Perfectly situated flat ground, close to the sea, schools and shops in Old Village. There is a possibility for two houses to be built on this property.

Do not miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the community.

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Jeff van Baalen 072 210 3681

ANCHORAGE PARK R1 990 000

BRAND NEW DOUBLE STORY HOME IN QUIET CUL DE SAC

ANCORAGE PARK R1 180 000

QUAINT FAMILY HOME AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE Bed 3 Bath 2 Garage 1

This family home is situated in a secure and quiet Cul-De-Sac enabling you to live in complete safety. The home consists of three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms (MES) and a single lock-up garage.

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HARBOUR ISLAND R1 500 000

LUXURY APARTMENT IN A MARINA SETTING Bed 2 Bath 2 Parking 1

This luxury two bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment has all you will ever need: Marina setting, Centrally situated, Close to the beach, all amenities, shops and schools.

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Patricia Nepgen 082 265 2658

ANCHORAGE PARK R1 480 500

SPACIOUS FULL TITLE UNIT IN GORDON'S BAY Bed 3 Bath 2 Garage 1

This 161 square meter home offers an open plan kitchen, dining and living area with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Private garden, single garage.

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NAGUA BAY R1 300 000

POPULAR BEACH LIVING. Bed 2 Bath 1 Parking 1

Child-friendly beach complex with direct access, near to popular swimming beaches. Two bedrooms with open plan lounge. Kitchen area that flows onto a large balcony that can be closed.

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GORDON HEIGHTS R9 500 000

THE STATELY TUSCAN STYLE EXTERIOR IS MERELY A SHELL FOR HIGH TECH Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 9 Garages 2

Upon entry, you are mesmerized by the Chandeliers leading you to a lounge on your right a guest bathroom to your left and down a magnificent staircase to the first living area.

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Jacques Kruger 073 502 6809

NAUTILUS VILLAGE R560 000

GOING, GOING, GONE! 458 square meter corner vacant plot situated in popular Nautilus Village.

Build your dream home according to architectural guidelines. Close to main routes and new shopping center.

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NAGUA BAY R1 498 000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Bed 2 Bath 1 Parking 1

Ground floor apartment with communal garden. Situated in popular security complex with direct access to the beach. Communal swimming pool, clubhouse and squash court adding to this amazing package.

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ANCHORAGE PARK R1 499 000 JUST MOVE IN Bed 3 Bath 2 Garage 1

This three bedroom, a freestanding home has a fully fitted alarm system and security gates, situated in popular Dobson area in immaculate condition. Walking distance to shops and swimming beach.

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Edie Henn 079 522 4804

HARBOUR ISLAND R3 700 000

EXQUISITE ISLAND/WATERFRONT LIVING. A MUST SEE. Bed 3 Bath 2 Parking 1

Completely renovated ground floor apartment with beautiful, light and modern finishes in a secured estate, waiting for the discerning buyer who loves the outdoors and water.

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MOUNTAINSIDE R820 000

BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS FROM THIS VACANT LAND Almost flat vacant land on Mountainside where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Helderberg mountains and sunsets over the ocean.

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DOBSON

R1 899 000 Facebrick Income generator Bed 3 Bath 3 Garage 2

This maintenance free property is waiting for its new owner. Close to shops, Gordons Bay Primary school and our beautiful swimming bay, with lots of restaurants to choose from.

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Nico Venter 072 285 6061

MOUNTAINSIDE R750 000

BUILD THE HOUSE TO YOUR NEEDS Vacant plot in quiet Cul-De-Sac. Beautiful views over False Bay, Cape Peninsula, and Helderberg mountains. One of only a few 600 square meter plots of this character still available at this price.

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MOUNTAINSIDE R3 610 000

LOOKING FOR SECURITY, COMFORT AND SPACE? Bed 4 Bath 3 Garage 2

Well designed, keeping in mind, convenience, natural climate control, optimum use of electricity and water resources, security, relaxation, and complete privacy.

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GORDON HEIGHTS R3 600 000

WALK IN AND FALL IN LOVE !!!

Bed 3 Bath 3 Garage 2

A truly superbly planned Home situated In Gordon Heights Area.

Offering 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Study/reception room. Large Open plan living areas and Kitchen with Awesome Finishes.

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Johan Badenhorst 071 179 5385

DOBSON

R1 289 000

PET FRIENDLY, BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE STORY HOME IN SECURE COMPLEX, LOW LEVIES Bed 3 Bath 2 Garage 1

This beautiful full title home is about two years old. Situated in a newly developed security complex with electric fencing and automated gates and almost completed.

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OLD VILLAGE R3 350 000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. LOTS OF POTENTIAL! Bed 3 Bath 3 Garage 1

The main house comprises of a single garage, open plan newly renovated kitchen with Caesarstone worktops, built-in stove and eye level oven with a separate pantry and lounge.

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HARBOUR ISLAND R1 295 000

BEAUTIFUL OPEN PLAN, ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT IN SOUGHT AFTER ESTATE Bed 1 Bath 1 Parking 1

This 71 square meters one bedroom apartment is situated in one of Gordon’s Bay sought after marina estates, called Harbour Island. 30 min drive to Cape Town international airport

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Tony Rickelton 082 498 0688

FIRLANDS

R4 850 000

Firlands - Perfect for development!

Bed 7 Bath 6

This property consists of two houses and sundry outbuildings on approximately 9 500sqm of agricultural land. This stunning property is situated alongside Sir Lowrys Pass Road in Firlands, Gordons Bay area.

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WHISPERING PINES R1 290 000

STUNNING TOWNHOUSE AT AFFORDABLE PRICE Bed 3 Bath 2 Garage 1

This three bedroom duplex townhouse is in excellent condition and is situated in sought-after Journeys End security complex. Spacious openplan living area downstairs leads onto your own private garden.

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Susan Bezuidenhout 072 263 9979

FAIRVIEW GOLF ESTATE R755 000

DON'T LEAVE TOWN WITHOUT VIEWING THIS STUNNING APARTMENT Bed 2 Bath 1 Parking 1

This apartment is meant for the discerning buyer who deserves and expects the best. This lock-up-and-go is situated in the exclusive Fairview Golf Estate. Five-minute drive to the popular Gordon's Bay beaches

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WHISPERING PINES R699 000

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT, A SURPRISE AWAITS Bed 2 Bath 1 Parking 1

Stunning two bedrooms, ground floor apartment situated in a secure complex with communal swimming pool and entertainment area. One bathroom, allocated parking. Open plan kitchen lounge area, tiled.

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WHISPERING PINES R1 795 000

LOW MAINTENANCE HOME, SECURE AND INDEPENDENT Bed 2 Bath 1 Parking 1

A light and bright spacious home situated in the Summervale Retirement Village. Large open plan kitchen, lounge. Modern kitchen with stove, oven, wooden cupboards.

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Seeff Gordon’s Bay Address: Seeff, 3 Miller Street, Gordon’s Bay Office: +27 21 856 4846 Email: gordonsbay@seeff.com