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CONTENTS SEEFF PROPERTY PAGES
PROPERTY
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JAMES LEWIS economic and property market outlook for 2019
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SAMUEL SEEFF property market still largely all about the buyers
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FEATURE PROPERTY
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stately Mintaka is an approximately 25 000 m2 property that exudes elegance and grace - Constantia Upper
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PROPERTIES Constantia Upper 14 - 23 Constantia 24, 25, 26 Wynberg Upper 26, 27, 42 Trovato Estate 27 Claremont Upper 28, 29 Kenilworth 29, 32, 43 Claremont 30, 31 Bishopscourt 33 Rondebosch 34, 35, 37 Kirstenhof 36 Tokai 36, 44, 45 Newlands 38, 39, 40 Bergvliet 40, 41 Diep River 43 Plumstead 43 Woodstock 45, 46 Observatory 45 Salt River 46 Southern Suburbs Rentals 48 - 52 ShortStay Rentals 54, 55 Hout Bay
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Developments Property Law
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Recipes SA-VOUR - a taste of Lebanese cooking Travel Guide - Dubai Health and Fitness - 7 fat-melting supplements you need to include in your diet
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What’s on in Cape Town Steenberg Village Interior Trends DIY for the home Gardening tips Pets History Series
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COMPETITION WINNERS
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ECONOMIC AND PROPERTY MARKET OUTLOOK FOR 2019 by JAMES LEWIS
Our key macro political and economic factors are Land Expropriation Without Compensation, Eskom’s turnaround plan, Zondo Commission, Elections in May, Agriculture South Africa calling for drought relief, Petrol price reaching an all-time high in 2018, and the VAT increase of 2018 taking effect! Are these factors the disruptors to bring our credit rating to junk status or are they challenges we will overcome? Our newsfeeds are also plagued with pre-election jousting that draw on these factors. Unfortunately the consumer is affected by these sentiments and the property market is very much sentiment driven.
So let us focus on South Africa’s key economic fundamentals… We have had no increase in our inflation rate; admittedly this move is driven by a lack of sustained demand in our economy. Our Finance Minister in the Budget speech revised GDP output from 1.7% to 1.5% - only a marginal correction. Our Reserve Bank Governor now targets our inflation rate at a fixed 4.5%, and no longer in the range of 3% to 6%. There is now a definite air of expectation that the Reserve Bank Governor will be announcing an interest rate cut or two in 2019…simply because the economy needs demand driven economics. In real estate our two economic demand driving factors are inflation and interest rates. Our interest rate today is better than our last 50 year average of 12.5% (currently 10.25%); and our average inflation rate for the past 10 years was 5.48% whereas 2019 projected at 4.50%. If you are a buyer of residential property our two key economic fundamentals are at the best levels in over 10 years.
Well-priced family houses selling fast in Southern Suburb Talking of fundamentals and demand, let’s shift to where the demand is sitting in the Southern Suburbs and Hout Bay property market. As the sub heading states - well-priced family houses are still in demand and selling fast in the school catchment areas of the Southern Suburbs and Hout Bay. Claremont, Lynfrae, Rondebosch and Newlands remain strong performers in this well -priced property market. The same applies to Hout Bay. We capture the phrase “well-priced” because Seeff’s ongoing success is that we value our seller’s properties accurately and in turn transfer that valuation to the seller correctly. Regrettably, and time and again, we meet with sellers who have received unrealistic valuations which in turn has created a false sense of their property value. The outcome is a frustrated and despondent seller. If you are a genuine seller then call on the professional team of Seeff to sell your property. We have buyers pooled from around the country ready to transact with you. I reference my colleague Belinda Keys (the most successful selling agent in Claremont & Lynfrae) in this regard, “It is not necessarily a lack of buyer interest, but often overpricing that holds back sales”. With over 22 sales, ranging in price from around R2.45m to R5.4m, she has well outperformed the market in 2018. Claremont and Lynfrae enjoy easy access to top schools such as Bishops primary and high schools, Rondebosch Prep and Rondebosch Boys High, Rustenburg and Golden Grove. It is a fantastic area for the first time home buyer that wants to live in the school belt. In Hout Bay Seeff remains the dominant selling agency, and they are recording excellent sales in the under R4 million price bracket. Equally important is that the Kerzner development has drawn sales of over R25million. This is excellent news for the Hout Bay property market in that record prices for properties in an estate have been
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repeatedly achieved. Hout Bay is a beautiful setting with unprecedented sea views and it comes as no surprise that one of South Africa’s business icon’s, Mr Sol Kerzner, calls it home. Another area that has experienced strong buyer demand is Rondebosch. Here too, Seeff did well, with Charmaine Scott-Wilson, Seeff’s top performing sales agent concluded 15 sales, with prices ranging from R5m to around R7.6m and R8.5m, and an exceptional sale of R15 million, a home of distinction set on over 2100 sqms. Sellers normally live in Rondebosch for the duration of their children`s education and then move on to a lock-up-andgo lifestyle. Parents want their children to walk to school hence finding Rondebosch another excellent school belt area to live in. If we progress further south, Seeff continues to experience good buyer demand in Plumstead, Meadowridge, Diep River, Tokai and Kirstenhof. Buyers remain active if your property is well-priced. In Kirstenhof for example, we are currently seeing that while the market is slower, it is still active. Generally speaking, properties under R3 million are selling within a 2-month period, while those priced above this, are staying on the market for an average of 3-4 months unless it is in excellent condition and well-priced. The demand is mostly for well-priced smaller homes in Kirstenhof, largely sought by first time buyers such as young couples and singletons, or older people scaling down. The most active price band is below R3 million. In a tight market, it remains important for sellers to work with an experienced area agent who can give the best advice, and to ensure that their properties are neat and well presented. They should also be accommodating to regular viewing times and after hours if needs be. Although still popular, Plumstead is also seeing a market which largely favours buyers who are dictating the prices that they are prepared to pay right now. Despite market constraints, Seeff still sold over 20 properties here in 2018. For sellers, this once again demonstrates that working with the right local area agents produces the best results. The majority of sales in Plumstead were in the R2 million to R2,5 million range with anything above R2,5 million taking longer to sell with price reductions, or the properties being removed from the market. Young buyers moving into the area are mostly happy to renovate and look for well-priced homes that allow for this. Dual living homes also remain sought after while close proximity to schools is still a big driver of the demand in the area.
severe price cuts in order to sell, some selling for under R3 million. Buyers are now cautious to not over capitalize when buying to renovate. The attraction of Meadowridge is the good size erven which offer room to extend the accommodation for larger/ extended families. The houses are generally solidly built homes, providing buyer investor confidence. The shopping centre in located in the middle of the suburb and schools are a big benefit. Tokai remains in demand for its excellent lifestyle, location and family friendly environment. While also experiencing the same market pressures as the rest of the Cape and country for that matter, family houses have continued to find buyers, provided they are well maintained and well-priced. Offering a range of houses with anything from three to five bedrooms, means that Tokai is ideal, whether you have young or older children. Naturally, as with the rest of the Constantiaberg and Southern Suburbs areas, you are close to top class schools and have excellent facilities on hand including the Blue Route Shopping Mall. While many of the upper areas (over R8 million) are feeling the pinch of a slower market, it is encouraging that buyers are still looking to get a foothold in popular family areas. The Seeff team believe that the demand will remain steady and sellers can sell their upper priced properties provided they remain realistic with their price expectations. A realistic valuation from your area specialist Seeff agent is key to securing a successful sale in this market. In closing, while we remain outside the parameters of an overall buoyant market, now is a great time to buy before the pre-election political jousting comes to an end and the country gets back to business post elections!
To our friends, clients and readers of The Property Pages, thank you for your continued support and we strive each issue to make your Seeff experience an awesome one!
JAMES LEWIS
Prices in Meadowridge have experienced bullish growth over the past 18 months as the schools and lifestyle continue to be a draw-card for the area. The average selling price hovers around R3,5 million with some sales being concluded in the R4,5 million mark for the exceptional homes. Exceptional prices have been achieved for well renovated properties in good positions. Older, un-renovated homes which have not been maintained have had to offer fairly
Reference: Property Statistics http://www.propstats.co.za FBR http://www.fmr.co.za/fine-business-radio/ 1 – 15 February 2019 https://www.inflation.eu/inflation-rates/south-africa/historic-inflation/cpi-inflation-south-africa.aspx - 25 February 2019
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PROPERTY MARKET STILL LARGELY ALL ABOUT THE BUYERS We head into the early half of 2019 with some good news in the form of improved economic growth, a further petrol price cut, and Moody’s keeping the sovereign credit rating and outlook stable with a gradual strengthening of institutions and increasing transparency, along with improved tourism figures. The Seeff Property Group also welcomed the decision to keep the interest rate on hold as the right decision for the country. We need stability so that we can get on with rebuilding confidence and the economy. While improving, overall confidence remains a drawback, and the next few months will likely remain subdued, both on the economic and property front. The May Election is expected to be a turning point, but for now, it remains largely all about the buyers. It has remained business as usual for the ordinary “have to buy and have to sell” residential sector, generally in the price band up to R1m-R1.5m to around R3m depending on the area. These buyers and sellers need to transact for various reasons, and buoyed by the fairly benign interest rate, this sector will continue ticking over despite sentiment. Here, well-priced properties can still sell within a reasonable timeframe.
In the current market, the aptitude and investment profile of each individual will ascertain what and for how much they will buy. While it may be riskier now, you could ultimately see greater returns. On the other hand, it may well be a test for the prevailing wait-and-see attitude.
At the upper price ranges however, we will continue seeing discretionary buying with only those who really need to buy, transacting right now as they wait and watch how things unfold as the year progresses. What does this mean for the year ahead? Given that the fundamentals in the property market will remain weak during the first half of the year with subdued demand, longer sales cycles and flat price growth, sellers, especially in the higher price categories, will need to make their prices attractive to catch the attention of buyers who have a lot to choose from. Those buying now in what is essentially a sideways market with flat prices, may well be considered the smart ones in a few years time as they will likely see good capital growth. There are no guarantees and we do not know when the economy and market will turn to a meaningful degree. Serious sellers should therefore perhaps take the opportunity to sell and capitalise on the demand, as they in turn can take advantage of the good buying conditions.
SAMUEL SEEFF Chairman, Seeff
“Economic and property market recovery is likely to be steady and it will take time for the next upward growth cycle to take off to any meaningful degree. Consider your circumstances, and make the decision that is right for you.” – Samuel Seeff, Chairman of Seeff
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WHAT’S ON IN
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LIFESTYLE Scarborough Fair 18 November 2018 to 17 March 2019 Venue: Camel Rock
Stellenbosch Street Soireés 28 November 2018 to 27 March 2019 Venue: Drostdy Road
Tigger 2 Sundowner Cruise 13 January 2019 to 28 April 2019 Venue: V&A Waterfront
Source: http://www.whatsonincapetown.com
Oude Libertas Summer Season Festival
Cape Town International Animation Festival 8 to 10 March 2019 Venue: The River Club
Cape Town Carnival 16 March 2019 Venue: Fan Walk, Greenpoint
South African International Tattoo Convention 29 to 31 March 2019 Venue: The Lookout, V&A Waterfront
Decorex Cape Town 2019
16 November 2018 to 9 March 2019 Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
Decorex Cape Town 2019 1 to 5 May 2019 Venue: CTICC
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Cape Town International Animation Festival
27 February 2019 to 18 May 2019 Venue: Bo-Kaap
Let’s Get Quizzical
6 to 27 March 2019 Venue: Alexander Bar
Beaumont Wine’s Annual Port Stomp 15 March 2019 Venue: Beaumont Family Wines
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8 to 10 March 2019 Venue: The River Club
SA Cheese Festival 2019 26 to 28 April 2019 Venue: Sandringham Farm
Monster Jam 27 April 2019 Venue: Cape Town Stadium
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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
THEATRE & COMEDY
Heavenly Quartez & Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
Woza Albert!
Rudimental SA Tour
5 February 2019 to 2 March 2019 Venue: Baxter Theatre
Collector’s Focus: Nudes in the Sanlam Art Collection at Norval
5 April 2019 Venue: Kirstenbosch
13 February 2019 to 13 May 2019 Venue: Norval Foundation
Woordfees Classical Music Festival
Into The Woods
1 to 10 March 2019 Venue: Various, Stellenbosch
Guitar Wizards 9 March 2019 Venue: Paul Cluver Amphitheatre
Matthew Mole at Kirstenbosch 10 March 2019 Venue: Kirstenbosch
Rock on the Lawns ft The Cure 21 March 2019 Venue: Kenilworth Racecourse
Ed Sheeran Live in SA
30 January 2019 to 2 March 2019 Venue: Theatre On The Bay
David Kramer’s ‘Langarm’ 20 November 2018 to 3 March 2019 Venue: Fugard Theatre
Maynardville Open-Air Theatre Festival 17 January 2019 to 10 March 2019 Venue: Maynardville Open Air Theatre
‘In Praise of Shadows’ by Amber Moir 27 February 2019 to 30 March 2019 Venue: Salon Ninety One
Blacks Only Comedy Show
27 to 28 March 2019 Venue: Cape Town Stadium
9 March 2019 Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2019
Chicago The Musical
29 to 30 March 2019 Venue: CTICC
15 March 2019 to 14 April 2019 Venue: Artscape Theatre
Sam Smith: Thrill of it All Tour
Save the Pedestals
16 to 18 April 2019 Venue: Grand West Casino & Entertainment World
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3 March 2019 Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
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Social and Vibrant. Steenberg Village Shopping Centre is nestled in the heart of beautiful Tokai, along the Constantia Wine Valley. The relaxed, village-like ambiance of the centre renders much than a convenient shopping destination it is also a favourite meeting place for friends, family and business executives.
These trendy new kids on the block offer fabulous urban wear and street style fashion finds. They live and breathe everything fashion - pop in to find leading local and international brands for Guys, Girls and Kids! Connect with the store on 021 702 0070 or visit www.brandcollectiveonline.co.za
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The Brand Collective store at Steenberg Village also stocks a range of PAEZ Footwear to keep your feet comfy and on trend all year round. PAEZ shoes are made of a soft canvas fabric and available in a variety of vibrant styles, patterns and colours. STORE DIRECTORY: Food & Drink: PicknPay PicknPay Liquor Woolworths Food Health & Beauty: Reddam Pharmacy Sorbet The Hair Café Wayne Hodgkinson Optometrists Wellness Warehouse Home Décor, Art, Gifts & Stationery: In House - Baking & Kitchen Essentials Red! The Gallery - Art Star Dot Toys
Still Living Interiors The Write Shoppe - Stationery Veronica Lidchi Fine Rugs & Interiors Fashion & Lifestyle: Brand Collective Raynor - Jewelry Design Studio Restaurants & Eateries: Basilico Cape Town Fish Market Chops Biltong Hussar Grill Jakes in the Village Red! the Café Vida E Caffe
Vovo Telo Services & Specialty: Creative Photo Lab Harrington’s Dry Cleaners Harvey World Travel MTN Postnet Steenberg Veterinary Clinic Thunder Brothers Car Wash ATM’s Nedbank Standard Bank
CENTRE DETAILS: REDDAM AVENUE, TOKAI | WEBSITE: WWW.STEENBERGVILLAGE.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STEENBERG-VILLAGE
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STATELY MINTAKA Constantia Upper | R69 000 000 Stately Mintaka is an approximately 25 000 m2 property that exudes elegance and grace. This expansive estate which comprises three sub-divided erven offers varied optional benefits for prospective purchasers.
Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 6 Parkings 9 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616
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Secluded Georgian conveniently located in the heart of Constantia Constantia Upper | R12 950 000 Positioned discreetly off Constantia Main Road, down a pan handle, close to the village, this rambling comfortable family home offers tranquility, privacy and security along with flexible income producing/dual living opportunities. Expansive, welcoming entrance hall with high ceilings which flows onto covered patio & garden. Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 3255165 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616 16 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
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A cut above the rest, in highly sought after estate Constantia Upper | R16 995 000 Attention to detail, quality finishes and understated elegance are all the earmarks of this delightful, luxurious family home in the sought after Sillery Estate. Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 2833702 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616
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Magical hideaway in the heart of leafy Upper Constantia Constantia Upper | R9 500 000 Geared for entertaining whilst soaking up the lush, verdant country vistas, situated seemingly above the treetops, the bedrooms all have doors leading out to gorgeous aspects. The spacious entertainment/braai room flows out onto a wooden deck with stack back glass doors. Versatility and potential abound.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 3085052 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616
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Magnificent north facing mountain views & self-contained flatlet Constantia Upper | R9 750 000 This delightful 4 bedroomed house plus self-contained one bedroomed flatlet is situated in a quiet street in the peaceful neighbourhood of Nova Constantia between Constantia Uitsig and Groot Constantia vineyards.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 3141354 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616
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21st century Cape Dutch Manor Constantia Upper | R14 500 000 This beautifully refurbished, north facing luxury home is show cased within a stunning Cape Dutch facade. Set on a level half acre, the newly landscaped gardens include a fruit orchard and established trees. Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 6 Garages 2 WEB 1699585 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616
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Magnificent home in prime position Constantia Upper | R19 350 000 An exceptional residence of approx 850sqm beautifully renovated by master architect Giesel van Straaten. Well positioned and elevated on 4000sqm in a lush borehole watered garden with a deep all season verandah embracing the magnificent north facing mountain and vineyard views. Set in a quiet cul de sac offering elegant living and relaxed entertaining in a beautiful setting.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 4 WEB 1958064 JANINE STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616 Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37 | 21
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Beautifully presented family home with cottage in parklike setting Constantia Upper | R16 000 000 This light, bright and modern home is situated in an exclusive pocket, down a leafy lane. Exceptional attention to detail with easy indoor/outdoor flow to sunny entertainment patio and landscaped garden.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 2621969 JANINE STEVENSON STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616 22 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
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Beautifully presented family home nestled in the valley of the vines Constantia Upper | R24Â 950 000 This sumptuous and spacious property offers an enviable lifestyle for the extended family who enjoy being close to nature and entertaining! Exceptional accommodation, including a luxurious 2 bed cottage. Warm and welcoming with a sense of light and space throughout. Easy flow between the varied reception areas and gourmet dine-in kitchen to a length long elevated patio, overlooking the lush treed garden, with tennis court and distant mountain vista.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 JANINE STEVENSON STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082Â 881 9616 24 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
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Upmarket estate Constantia Upper | R14 995 000 Fabulous, north facing home, with a zen feel, in a uniquely positioned quiet pocket, abutting the Groot Constantia vineyards. Relax in comfort, with 24 hour security and magnificent landscaped gardens and surrounds. Harmonious flow leading to voluminous living areas throughout.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 3 WEB 2468535 JANINE STEVENSON STEVENSON 073 168 4749 | STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616 Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37 | 25
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Peace and privacy in a prestigious Security Estate Constantia | R13 850 000 Beautifully positioned in Strawberry Fields, far from the gate and road, is this elegant and spacious home. Secluded behind a private gate, with landscaped gardens and wonderful entertainment flow, it offers space and tranquility in a secure setting.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 4 WEB 3223764 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 | FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883
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Warm and welcoming family home Constantia | R4 950 000 This family home has been filled with much laughter and happiness and now time to downscale after 22 years. Superb flow and layout of the rooms. 4 bedrooms down one side of the house, all decent sizes, 2 bathrooms and a guest toilet. Open plan lounge/ dining room and kitchen and separate double volume family room and study. 2 x fireplaces. Decent sized back garden complete with swimming pool. Double garage and separate one bed cottage. Great opportunity to modernize the house and move into this wonderful area of Constantia
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 2 WEB 3151910 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883
Space for the extended family Constantia | R5 850 000 A very spacious home that offers 4 big bedrooms (2 en-suite), a study and a separate flat with its own parking. Multiple entertainment spaces to accommodate teenagers and adults, all situated in a quiet, tree-lined road.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 2 WEB 3249694 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883
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House and office in one! Constantia | R5 400 000 Beautifully modern home with multiple possibilities for family, work and income generation. Avoid the time wasted in commuting, with this house designed for working from home, or generate an income from the separate flatlet and live in the 3 bedroom house. Off street parking for 4 cars behind 2 drive in gates.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 4 WEB 472932 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883
Lock up and go town house on Wynberg Hill Wynberg Upper | R2 600 000 Secluded and well located double storey Townhouse situated on Wynberg Hill. Very well priced property and perfect for first homeowners or Investors.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 3186415 GAIL TURNER 079 386 5153
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Opportunity only knocks once! Let us open the door for you to a fabulous investment home Wynberg Upper | R13 500 000 Traditional double storey family home (486 sq.m) with granny flat, enjoys high ceilings and generous proportions and is set on 2,928 sqm of subdivisable terraced garden with excellent borehole. Subdivision and future development has been enhanced by a second road access having been registered over the property! Walk to top schools within the area.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 3 WEB 2635245 FORD KING 083 226 2946
Security Estate Trovato Estate | R14 750 000 Cape Town’s best kept secret in the heart of the Southern Suburbs, with easy access to all amenities and main arterials, it boasts stunning homes that compete with the best! Family home with the “WOW !” factor! Quality finishes with the subtle use of beautifully crafted woodwork coupled with ornate Wrought Iron finishes add to the warm ambiance one immediately feels on entering this spacious home.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4.5 Garages 2 WEB 2950776 FORD KING 083 226 2946
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Tastefully renovated family home Claremont Upper | R3 250 000 This newly renovated property has been transformed into a beautiful 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed (two en-suite) modern open -plan home in the heart of Claremont Upper. Landscaped garden. Off street parking for two large vehicles. Electric fencing and alarm
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 3171776 DELIA WALTERS 071 114 2562 ROGER MORTLOCK 082 416 8463
Elegant home with mountain views Claremont Upper | R9 950 000 This beautifully elegant home is situated in the most sought after part of Upper Claremont in the Hen and Chicken area. This home has been meticulously maintained and is the perfect home for the discerning buyer looking for a truly special residence in a prime location.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 3264365 DELIA WALTERS 071 114 2562 ROGER MORTLOCK 082 416 8463
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Stylish and spacious lock up and go Claremont Upper | R5 450 000 This beautiful home offers the perfect lock up and go property. Fully renovated, with 3 en suite bedrooms, this home is perfect for first time buyers wanting to move into the area or someone wanting to downsize.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 2 WEB 3205177 DELIA WALTERS 071 114 2562 ROGER MORTLOCK 082 416 8463
Beautifully renovated family home Kenilworth Upper | R8 850 000 This beautifully renovated home is situated in sought- after Upper Kenilworth. Only a short distance from prestigious schools, up market coffee shops, restaurants and shopping centres. The tree lined roads of Upper Kenilworth provide the perfect setting for this beautiful family home.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 3232318 DELIA WALTERS 071 114 2562 ROGER MORTLOCK 082 416 8463
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High quality and convenient lifestyle Claremont | R4 250 000 VAT inclusive New and modern luxurious semi-detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with brand new finishes throughout. Pedestrian gate and front steps lead into a light and bright open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen. Stacking doors leading from spacious lounge into sizeable front garden and paved area, which maximises on indoor-outdoor living. Stunning mountain views. The open plan kitchen with a centre island has quartz counter tops, plumbing for 2 appliances, a Bosch built-in oven and hob with extractor fan and built-in Bosch microwave oven. 3 Large bedrooms all with BIC’s. Tiled family bathroom with bath and shower. Spacious main bedroom has a tiled en-suite bathroom with a large shower and a set of BIC’s in the bathroom. Electric fencing and solar geyser.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 3206650 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
Brand new semi-detached home Claremont | R3 195 000 VAT inclusive This new and modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has brand new finishes throughout. Pedestrian gate and secure double undercover carport behind a remote sliding gate. Front door leads to open plan lounge/dining room and kitchen. Stacking doors lead from lounge into a back garden. The open plan kitchen with a wrap around counter has quartz counter tops, plumbing for 2 appliances, a Bosch built in oven and hob with extractor fan. Space for a large fridge/freezer. 3 bedrooms all with BIC’s. Tiled family bathroom with bath and shower. Main bedroom has a built in desk and a door leading to the front patio. Tiled en-suite bathroom with shower. Laminate flooring, downlighting, aluminium windows and high gloss wrap built in cupboards throughout. Electric fencing and solar geyser. Price is VAT inclusive.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 2 WEB 3205961 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
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Substantial family home Claremont | R4 300 000 This 245sqm family home with a separate flatlet is situated on 837sqm of ground. Step into comfort and space through a large front door with stained glass windows and enjoy all the accommodation on offer.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Parkings 6 WEB 3242512 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
Conveniently located Lock up ‘n Go Claremont | R4 495 000 This modern and beautifully renovated low maintenance home provides easy living and an enviable lifestyle. The utmost attention has been paid to the smallest detail. Step into style through the front door which leads into a large open plan tiled dining room and kitchen. Granite tops and free standing Smeg gas hob and electric oven. Separate scullery with double basin, plumbing for 2 appliances and space for a 3rd appliance.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 4 WEB 3268276 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888
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Unique family home in excellent position with great opportunities Kenilworth Upper | R7 500 000 This unique home has wonderful space and good use of natural light, with art studio.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 3211904 PAUL SALE 082 959 6783
Perfect family home to make you own in excellent position Kenilworth Upper | R7 500 000 This tranquil much loved north facing family home boasts tremendous potential, perfect to add your personal touch.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 4 WEB 3175678 PAUL SALE 082 959 6783
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Much loved family home for sale in Bishopscourt Bishopscourt | R13 500 000 This well loved, tranquil 4 bedroomed family home offers excellent potential, including a substantial separate cottage, perfect for dual living in the heart of Bishopscourt with spectacular mountain views.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 3151921 PAUL SALE 082 959 6783
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Elegant charming home - on the doorsteps of Rondebosch Prep School Rondebosch | R5 995 000 Formal lounge with bay window and fireplace, doors to North facing garden. Kitchen with granite tops and Cherrywood cupboards, Smeg gas hob and oven, separate laundry. BONUS: Borehole water with inverter.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 3 WEB 3204319 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567
Rare find in Sunnybrae......on over 1200 sqms set in a park like garden. Stunning mountain views, school Rondebosch | R8 000 000 North facing character home, lead lite windows and spacious rooms from yesteryear on the doorsteps of RBHS. Main bedroom very spacious, with study area and stunning mountain views, large en suite bathroom. Good security.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 3220505 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567
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Ultra modern designer home. Walk to Bishops.... on over 1250sqms Rondebosch | R13 750 000 Stunning flow to outdoors and covered patio....enjoy this family lifestyle. This home has been substantially reduced.......as the seller is relocating
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Tranquil 4 bedroomed home set in beautiful garden and location! Kirstenhof | R3 595 000 This serene and well maintained spacious 4 bedroomed home is light and inviting and set in a quiet superb location with a beautiful garden.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 2 WEB 3249299 JANE WINTER 082 659 0592
Value for money 3 bedrooms plus dual living! Tokai | R3 495 000 This attractive and stylish home with 3 spacious bedrooms represents value for money as it has a dual living/work from home option with plenty of off-street parking and lovely entertainment spaces.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 3211390 JANE WINTER 082 659 0592
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Unbeatable Location! Rondebosch | R2 895 000 Modern conveniences and entertainment, all within your reach. This unique property is centrally located close to UCT, Varsity College, the popular Baxter Theatre, the buzz of Rondebosch Mall and provides easy access to arterial roads and highways. This spacious 145m² top-floor north-facing triplex offers a fully functional kitchen with built-in oven and hob, double sink and is plumbed for 2 appliances. The open plan dining/ living area is light and bright, leads to a small private balcony. The second level consists of 2 bedrooms both with BIC. One full bathroom. A loft bedroom with BIC, en-suite bathroom with shower is located on the third level. This apartment includes 1 secure parking bay. There are visitors bays. The block is well maintained and secure with perimeter electric fencing and manned security.
Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 2 Parking 1 WEB 3095170 CAROLINE O’RAHILLY 072 506 5672
Spacious, sunny and so well positioned Rondebosch | R2 950 000 Invest in the highly sought after Rhodes Manor. Kitchen consists of built-in oven/hob and is plumbed for 1 appliance. Kitchen leads to generous dining/lounge area with small balcony. Guest cloakroom. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms with BIC and 1 full bathroom. Single garage included. This spacious duplex has much to offer and the potential to make your own. Ideally situated in Rondebosch Village with easy access to the buzz of Rondebosch Mall, UCT, Varsity College as well as major roads and highways.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 3140974 CAROLINE O’RAHILLY 072 506 5672
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A rare find Rondebosch / Newlands R4 700 000 A free-standing north facing cottage with pretty views. Walking distance to SACS and Westerford. Offering generous living areas and secure undercover off street parking for 2.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 3097986 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955
A luxury gem Newlands / Fernwood | R9 500 000 This home is sophisticated yet with comfortable easy living. Tranquility enhanced by mountain views makes this a unique home and a must to view.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 3167829 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955
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A country cottage Newlands / Fernwood | R7 550 000 Where otters occasionally frolic in the free flowing crystal stream and porcupines leave their calling cards. A garden to delight children. This property also has its own perennial spring water. So many special features and well worth viewing.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 3220005 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955
Echoes of a bygone era Rondebosch / Newlands | R4 400 000 Wood strip floors and high ceilings add to the charm of this quaint freestanding home on the doorstep of Westerford School and UCT.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parking 1 WEB 3236398 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955
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Stately and gracious Newlands / Hiddingh | R12 950 000 In sought after Hiddingh. Tranquility pervades this double storey family home set on over 1400m². Offering generous living areas and stunning indoor and outdoor entertainment. Excellent security. Easy care garden with borehole.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 WEB 3003103 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955
Secure Elegant Living Newlands | R10 995 000 In cosmopolitan Newlands Village, this elegant home in a complex of 3 offers a secure lockn-go lifestyle with beautiful mountain views. Open plan living flowing to covered patio with courtyard garden and plunge pool, top quality finishes and up-to-date security system are just a few of the features of this desirable freehold property.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 2861838 CYNDY MINNAAR 082 577 7723
Kreupelbosch Bergvliet | R4 750 000 Immaculate north facing property set in gorgeous garden with stunning mountain views across Constantiaberg. 3 beds, 2 baths with possible AirB&B, separate flatlet and double auto garage. Corner property.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEBÂ 3108620 SHARYN DABBS 084 764 5269
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North facing family home in perfect position Bergvliet | R4 350 000 Spacious 3 bed home with 2 modern bathrooms. Open plan kitchen with granite tops. Corner plot with big mature garden. Dark pool and decking completes a home with huge potential. Auto double garage and double carport. One block to Sweet Valley Primary School.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEBÂ 3239473 SHARYN DABBS 084 764 5269
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Not to be missed Wynberg Upper | R1 375 000 Located in sought after ‘ The Georgian ‘. Large light and bright one bedroom apartment. Carpeted living area with double doors leading to Juliette balcony. Fully equipped kitchen with granite tops, built in oven hob and extractor with plumbing for one device. Extra large bedroom with built in cupboards and dressing area. One underground parking bay. Safe, secure complex with electric fencing, automatic gates and cameras. Pre-paid electricity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1 Parking 1 WEB 3131114 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105
Ground floor delight Wynberg Upper | R1 995 000 This sunny North facing ground floor apartment is located in a sought after complex in Wynberg Chelsea. Perfect lock-up and go. Kitchen boasts granite tops, built in stove and plenty of cupboard space with breakfast bar. Lounge has under carpet heating and flows to a sunny spacious outside area. Bathroom has large walk-in shower with extractor. Sun splashed main bedroom and further bedroom. Underground parking. Lift in complex. Perimeter electric fencing and cameras.
Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Parking 1 WEB 2744250 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105
Move in ready Wynberg Upper | R2 180 000 Exquisite two bedroom apartment located in sought after ‘The Chelsea’. Within close proximity to trendy Chelsea Village and leading schools. This apartment boasts an open plan kitchen and living area with door leading to private balcony. The kitchen has a built in Smeg oven and sleek finishes. Main and second bedrooms are carpeted with built in cupboards and are of substantial size. Modern bathroom with large walk-in-shower. Great for the investor buyer or those looking to start out. One parking bay with plenty of visitor parking available.
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Oh so special, spacious and scarce Diep River | R1 795 000 Generous sized townhouse offers absolute peace of mind and pleasurable secure living. The well fitted kitchen boasts a glass top hob, oven & extractor. Interleading remote garage in addition to a further exclusive parking bay. The spacious living area opens to a tree filled sheltered garden and undercover paved entertainment area. The upper level boasts 3 beds all with BIC’s & 2 bathrooms. Excellent security. Pets are welcome.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 3273569 MEGAN SEGAL 076 339 6845
Secure townhouse in sought after complex Kenilworth | R2 195 000 Well located double storey Townhouse situated in sought after complex. Well priced property and perfect for those looking to start up or scale down.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garage 1 WEB 3259589 STEPHEN BUERGER 079 524 0105
Refined living in the best position. Plumstead | R2 850 000 Well positioned in popular Woodgate Road, this spacious, refined property stands out from the crowd with it’s top end renovations and entertainment flow. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms ( mes) and two distinct living rooms for easy family living, make this a great find. Lovely pool/entertainment area with well point water and established garden. Secure and private. Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 3273734 PETER THORNTON 072 625 8467 PETER MARAIS 082 493 3316
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Stylish master builder home Tokai | R5 295 000 This Stunning Property offers a sense of style and sophistication along with the warm welcoming feeling that comes from a much loved family home. Set in lush gardens with fabulous entertainment flow and a separate guest room or teen pad.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 2894926 HEATHER ROBERTSON-JOHNSON 082 377 7975
Set in leafy sought after Tokai Village Tokai | R3 550 000 A Hidden Gem. This special and unusual property is set in the sought after leafy Tokai village area. Starting up, scaling down or just looking for the perfect lock up and go this could be your dream come true.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 2433174 HEATHER ROBERTSON-JOHNSON 082 377 7975
Spectacular family home Tokai | R5 695 000 This exceptionally special north facing home set in sought after Dennendal Tokai, offers all that the discerning buyer could ask for. Its a must view!!
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 2930661 HEATHER ROBERTSON-JOHNSON 082 377 7975
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Spacious family home in prime Dennendal position Tokai | R4 595 000 This wonderful, spacious property is situated in the most sought after part of Tokai, right in the heart of Dennendal, Quiet and Spacious it is the ideal setting for a family or busy executives who what to be away from the madding crowd.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 3057195 HEATHER ROBERTSON-JOHNSON 082 377 7975
Lovely family home Woodstock | R3 295 000 Located on the slopes of Devil’s Peak in University Estate is this lovely family home with magnificent views of the harbor and towards Somerset West. From the front door you enter into the living area which is open plan with the dining room. The kitchen opens to a sun room at the back of the house. There are 3 good sized bedrooms (2 loft bedrooms) and a family bathroom. In addition there is a study. There is a single garage at the front and a large double carport at the back of the property.
Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 1 Garage1 WEB 3098220 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576 JUNAID FESTER 061 099 4058
Renovated old world charm Observatory | R2 820 000 This delightful cottage is located in a lovely, quiet street in Observatory. Great care was taken to put a modern twist onto this Classic Victorian cottage whilst retaining the charm, warmth and character of the home. There are 2 very large bedrooms. There is a ceramic fireplace in the living room. French doors open from the dining room to the wooden deck
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parking 1 WEB 3208705 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576
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Stunning 4 beds plus flat Salt River | R2 850 000 This fully renovated home in Salt River truly offers the best of the good life, from the formal lounge to the spacious dining and gourmet Kitchen no expense has been spared with this renovation. The additional flat generates a healthy income. Parking can easily be created in the front.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 WEB 3222316 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576
Modern lock up and go Woodstock | R3 195 000 This beautifully and stylishly renovated home is located on the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak. On the ground level there are 2 large bedrooms and a shared en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. There is a guest cloakroom. The kitchen has engineered stone counter tops and a built in oven and stove. There is a space for a laundry area. The kitchen opens to a small courtyard which leads to the single garage. There is a balcony off the bedroom. There are magnificent views of the mountain from the living area.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 WEB 3011278 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576
Delightful cottage Don’t delay Woodstock | R2 295 000 Situated in a lovely quiet street in Walmer Estate is this ideal starter home. The cottage has been tastefully renovated whilst maintaining the charm and character. There are 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom. The living room and kitchen are open planned. There are 2 bathrooms with the main bedroom having an en suite bathroom. At the back of the cottage is a lovely deck area - perfect for entertaining.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 WEB 3136024 CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576 48 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
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Expansive family home Constantia | R45 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Parkings 2 WEB 2181009 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
A paradise of serenity Constantia | R60 000 p.m Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 970460 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
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Magnificent fully furnished 4 bed home + cottage Newlands | R85 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 3136128 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
Established, furnished 4 bed home - rent includes 2 golf memberships, DSTV & fibre internet Tokai | R70 000 p.m Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 2280660 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
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Ideal rural/urban blend with style & character Zwaanswyk | R75 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 WEB 3265283 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
Unique 6 bedroom home plus staff quarters Constantia | R55 000 p.m Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 WEB 3120870 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
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Lovely 5 bedroom family home Constantia | R44 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 4 WEB 1383405 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
Silvertree Security Estate 3 bedroom home Silvertree Estate | R28 500 p.m Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 2518654 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
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Unique country home - entertainer’s dream bordering Steenberg Estate Tokai | R28 000 p.m Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 2 WEB 995279 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619
New 5 Bed Upper Constantia Dream Home Constantia | R70 000 p.m Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 6 Garages 2 WEB 3129062 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967
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CARPETS
My name is Hussein Asghari. I am from Persia (Iran). I arrived in Cape Town, South Africa in 2009 with my wife and my two sons. I started my “Persian Carpet Man” business in Kenilworth. It was a very successful business for four years. I relocated to Belvedere Road, Claremont where I have been for 6 years now.
I can give you an evaluation and tell you all about your carpet and where it comes from. The work that goes into weaving a Persian carpet will probably take two people a couple of years, so a Persian carpet is something you should treasure in your home. It will bring luxury, comfort and joy to any room in your home.
In Iran, at 15 years of age, I was working in a carpet shop and one day a master weaver visited the store. He asked who was responsible for such exquisite weaving. My employer replied that it was me. He could not believe his eyes; such a young boy with only 6 months experience could be so talented. He invited me to come and learn with the masters in Tehran.
I have brought my craft and my expertise here to South Africa. You are welcome to come to my store in Claremont to look at my extensive selection of kilim carpets, cushions and wall hangings from Iran.
My speciality is repairs. Customers come to me with their beautiful Persian carpets, where their dog has eaten through the carpet, and I can fully restore the design, by hand, here at my store in Claremont. So don’t discard your old Persian carpets - bring them to me, I will restore them and hand wash them and they will be like new! A Persian carpet can take years to weave by hand. Yours may be an antique!
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Open Mondays to Fridays 09.00 - 17.00 Saturdays 09.00 - 13.30 Instagram & facebook: Persian carpet man WhatsApp: 079 798 9404 Tel: 021 671 8848 Address: 54 Belvedere Road, Claremont, Cape Town
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UPHOLSTERY & RE-UPHOLSTERY
First established in 1950, Mamacos curtains and interiors is a family owned business, which provides local, national and international service, passed down from one generation to the next. Here, we continue to live up to the ethos of founder Dimitri Mamacos: always provide a great product with exceptional service, at the right price. At Mamacos we provide our clients with a wide range of services, from personalised interior advice to designing and creating some of the country’s most sought after curtains and dÊcor for both domestic and commercial requirements. Using only the finest locally made and imported fabrics, we have a team of experienced staff and a strict quality policy, which has seen the company flourish into a respected market leader.
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Magnifique maison Hout Bay | R12 000 000 This magnificent French inspired villa is situated in a quiet and private position in Avignon Estate. Perfectly placed on one of the largest erven, this home of sumptuous proportions make for easy family living that spill out onto level lawns and an undercover wrap around verandah that enjoys panoramic, mountain and valley vistas with a distant view of the bay.
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Cosy home surrounded by nature Hout Bay | R8 900 000 This private and tranquil property is set on just under 2 acres of beautiful forest in sought after Longkloof. This charming piece of paradise has a fresh water spring plus a seasonal rives that runs through the property. There is also a studio flatlet, workshop and a double garage set apart from the main house which is an income producing advantage or great work from home space.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1.5 Garages 2
WEB 3232369
LAUREN ZUIDEMA 079 529 6275
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Enchanting hideaway‌.it is what you need it to be Hout Bay | R7 995 000
This magnificent property is located in a private position on over 2 acres of lush indigenous gardens high up in Victorskloof and is home to a reputable guest house or an incredible dual living opportunity with a myriad of accommodation and development options. In typical colonial victorian-style the home has a full wrap around verandah on the north facing side that enjoys magnificent mountain vistas of the back of the twelve apostles and sweeping views of the valley toward Orange kloof reserve. The natural setting and serene environment exudes tranquility and you will find many private spaces off of most of the individual accommodation and the numerous footpaths that explore the garden to relax and unwind for guests or family alike.
Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 6 Garages 4 WEB 3118199 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557 STEPHAN CROSS 082 555
Delightful character family home Hout Bay | R4 395 000 Charming family home on one level with stunning Kirstenbosch inspired, water wise fynbos, private garden. Superb N.F undercover verandah near pool for fun filled outdoor entertainment. Accommodation offers lounge with fireplace, TV Room, dining room, easy access to kitchen with built in Hob & Oven. 4 Bedrooms Main en-suite, family bathroom. Superb studio with sep. entrance – ideal work from home / workshop/artists escape! Shower loo.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 3090748 PAULA CHIPPS 083 270 7411
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Cape cod chic Hout Bay | R4 350 000 This trendy 3 bedroom home is situated in the leafy suburb of Greenacres, with glorious mountain views to the West, inviting in the afternoon sun, bathing the home in warmth and light, is an immaculate, easy living space with a contemporary twist on Cape Cod architecture. The living areas lead to the wrap around karoo style deck to the North, West and South, enhancing the el-fresco living area with built in braai, wet bar and pool area.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 2 WEB 3347406 STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808
Constantia Nek security estate Hout Bay | R4 800 000 40 Erven lifestyle development sold out within a few months of launch and promises to be one of Cape Town’s premier security estates. Abutting Constantia Nek, northerly aspect enjoying picturesque views of Orangekloof Nature Reserve and surrounding mountains. Approximately 25% of owners already in residence
WEB 3075155 ASHLEY LARTER 083 235 1049
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Rare opportunity in Baviaanskloof private estate Hout Bay | R5 695 000 Set high up in Baviaanskloof you will find one of Hout Bay’s best kept secrets, a boutique gated estate of only 27 homes... well only 26 right now.Enjoy the last of the sun, majestic mountain vistas and views across the bay towards the harbour. This is your opportunity to develop your dream home on an already partially excavated site WEB 3190242 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557
Estate retreat Hout Bay | R4 800 000 Located in Hout Bay’s prestigious nature estate Tierboskloof, you will find this perfect lock up and go family home located in a quiet position at the end of cul de sac. Surrounded by an incredible nature reserve with many species of fauna and flora that is predominantly indigenous there are many mountain trails to explore including a spectacular waterfall on the hidden valley an easy 20 min hike from your doorstep.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 2 WEB 3222496 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557
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Why rent when you can own Hout Bay | R2 495 000 Sit back and relax in this neat and secure pet friendly townhouse in sought after Manor Gardens. Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the main bedroom is roomy and sunny with an en-suite bathroom. Open plan kitchen and spacious living area leading out to private garden. Cool off on hot summer days in the communal pool. Walking distance to the beach and all amenities.
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2.5 Parking 1 WEB 3232417 LAUREN ZUIDEMA 079 529 6275
Exquisite apartment - in Scott Estate Hout Bay | R1 950 000 A stylishly refurbished 2 bedroomed apartment middle floor, with north facing views. Open plan living room opening to balcony. In soughtafter Riverview; a skip to amenities, bus route and beach. Ideal lock-up, secure holiday pad – Why pay rent?
Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 Parking 1 WEB 3147289 PAULA CHIPPS 083 270 7411
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Kerzner Estate
I CALL THIS PLACE HOME. NOW YOU CAN TOO
Welcome to Sol Kerzner’s exclusive mountainside estate, Cape Town’s premier lifestyle development.
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Kerzner Estate
Kerzner Estate,
exclusive residential housing estate launched by Sol Kerzner The Kerzner family has launched one of the most anticipated developments in Cape Town, the new Kerzner Estate which is set to be one of the most exclusive residential estates in the country.
THE LOCATION
THE ESTATE
Conveniently located between Camps Bay and Constantia, Kerzner Estate is close to Cape Town’s world famous beaches, a short drive away from the V&A Waterfront, the city centre, and the wine farms of the Constantiaberg Valley.
The Kerzner family are famous worldwide for luxury hospitality, and residents at the Estate can arrange to enjoy unique, resort-style services such as horse riding lessons, catering services, housekeeping options and airport transfers.
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Kerzner Estate
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he 10ha estate is located high on the slopes of Leeukoppie, just off Victoria Road with stunning views towards Chapman’s Peak, the bay, valley and mountains. The estate offers 48 luxury houses with three, four and five bedrooms, priced from just over R20 million inclusive of VAT with no transfer duty payable. Ross Levin, Seeff Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl developments director, says that Seeff has enjoyed the opportunity to work closely with the Kerzner family again. Given that this is the Kerzner’s home here in South Africa, this is a project close to their hearts, so much so that this is the first development ever to carry the Kerzner family name. Kerzner needs no introduction and is a hotelier of world standing who has brought enormous prestige to South Africa. He bought the original property in 1983 and it has served as his Cape Town home since and is famed for hosting visiting celebrities and delegates and for his New Year’s Eve parties. Developed as an eco-estate, each plot is around 1500sqm. The luxury houses feature unique designs with greening elements and the use of natural building materials such as wood and stone, tailored to suit each individual site, all under the careful eye of Sol Kerzner and his daughter, Andrea, says Levin. In typical Kerzner style, six architectural firms are involved in designing the homes of the first release. These include Dennis Fabian from Fabian Architects, who has a long-
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standing history with Sol Kerzner along with Stefan Antoni from ARRCC, Sean Mahoney from studioMAS, Jon Jacobson from Metropolis, Sally Tsiliyiannis from Gapp and Ian Gray from COA (Craft of Architecture). Each home is designed in a manner that it cannot be picked up and placed on any other plot, because the architecture of each home is tailored to the site like a great suit. This means that every home maximises on the unique features that the particular site has to offer. All houses enjoy air conditioning, fireplaces in the living areas, en-suite bathrooms to every bedroom, provision for grey and rain water harvesting and top of the line finishes. House sizes range from 374sqm-738sqm, but there is no onesize-fits-all here and each house will be unique, designed by a different architect to fit the plot perfectly and bring out the best views/features possible. Aside from the top class architectural designs by some of South Africa’s top architects, the finishes will be of superior quality. This will include EuroCasa Kitchens and Miele appliances, aspects such as stone and wooden flooring, top quality bathrooms, double glazing, air-conditioning in bedrooms, fireplaces in the living areas, a swimming pool, an allocation for rain water and greywater harvesting and landscaping allowances. One of the core principles that Mr Kerzner built his hospitality success on is to ‘blow the customer away’ and Levin says that the same attention to detail and the highest standards applies to this estate.
Kerzner Estate
The estate will have top security, a fitness centre, and access to a host of Kerzner Hospitality services that residents may want to make use of. The indigenous vegetation of the estate will be restored with fynbos replacing all alien pine trees. The estate is just a 15-minute drive from the Atlantic Seaboard attractions and Blue Flag beaches and also from the top private schools here and in the Southern Suburbs. Levin says that he expects significant interest in the development to come from buyers within the Cape looking for a luxury security estate home as well as from upcountry areas such as Johannesburg and Pretoria. The estate will also appeal to international buyers looking for a second home in South Africa.
Sol Kerzner with his daughter, Andrea Kerzner
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R O YA L 29 catagory
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HOUT BAY, CAPE TOWN
DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N
80% SOLD
ONLY ONE UNIT LEFT READY TO MOVE IN
Royal29 is a contemporary residential apartment block of six unique residences. Situated in the urban heart of Hout Bay along a direct gateway to the crisp white dunes and clear Atlantic waters easily accessed by foot. The close proximity to the beach, eateries, coffee shops, MyCiti bus and general amenities gives rise to a walkable lifestyle, commonly related in Europe. The site’s surrounding perspectives of linked mountain peaks, silhouetting against the piercing blue skies, preside here.
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UNITS FROM R4 095 000 (No Transfer Duty) • 3 bedroom unit • Secure and central • Unit 133m2 • Open plan living spaces • Energy efficient • Private balcony with built in braai • Mountain views • Rain water harvesting • Heatpump • 2 Secure basement parkings • Optional basement storeroom units available
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PROPERTY FEATURES This contemporary block, designed by Darryl Croome Architects, comprises six bespoke units. All of the units lead to private decks or balconies with built in braais. The ground floor units enjoy private gardens and pools on their North Western aspects, capitalizing on the afternoon sun while sheltering the area from the prevailing summer winds. Extensive use of modern and textured materials, used to craft the internal living areas, bathrooms and kitchens give the spaces a fresh and crisp feel. Three Penthouse units above comprising of 3 bedrooms each have been designed over 2 storeys, featuring expansive and double volume internal living areas leading to view terraces and balconies, ideal for summer entertaining and braaiing. Energy efficient heatpumps or solar heaters supply the hot water to the units. Each unit is provided with secure basement parking bays. Royal29 offers suburban living conveniences with the outdoor lifestyle which only Hout Bay can offer. Mountainous views which surround the site, a plethora of hiking and walking trails, outdoor activities ranging from trail running, cycling, SUP’ing, fishing, kayaking to yachting or scenic drives along Chapmans Peak Drive to Constantia’s wine route. The building offers sustainable living with energy efficient fittings, lighting, solar and heat pumps. Spacious living areas open onto balconies, garden and pool, promoting a healthy indoor / outdoor flow, while maintaining the building’s contemporary form.
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DEVELOPMENTS
C O L L E C T I O N
Introducing Sacha – a contemporary, residential development in Cape Town comprising of sixteen luxury apartments all with sea and mountain views. Ideally positioned at the foothill of the worldfamous Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most picturesque coastal drives, overlooking the Atlantic coastline. Sacha consists of 16 exclusive apartments which comprise of 2 two-bedroom, 3 one-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom units, as well as the impressive penthouse suite. All of the bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms, have two parking bays, fibre, DSTV, and temperature control systems to provide the utmost comfort. Other amenities include a concierge desk, bicycle store, an outdoor shower, and a garden store for those who want to grow their own flowers and herbs along the mountainside on the east. To accommodate parking, the building is raised two storeys above ground level, creating a shared podium level with a pool and deck, inviting residents to mingle, basking in the sun and embracing the marvelous view. Additionally, the top most floor functions as a shared roof terrace and viewing deck with barbecue facilities, el fresco dining, shaded lounging area, cloakrooms 72 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37 and protection from the elements.
developments catagory 16 APARTMENTS All units are built with top quality finishes in mind. • Aluminium sliding door and window systems • Hardwood engineered timber floors in bedroom and terraces • Bespoke designed kitchens • Smeg gas hob and electric oven or similar • Integrated Fridge Freezer and dishwasher • Bespoke integrated built-in bedroom cupboards • CCTV coverage in most areas • Access control system • GSM based intercom system for visitors • Concierge
UNITS FROM R3 480 000 (NO TRANSFER DUTY) • One, two & three bedroom units • Seven floors of residential apartments • State-of-the-art security system • Each apartment with its own balcony • Mountain, sea and harbour views • Central to Cape Town CBD as well as the Southern Suburbs • In close proximity to bustling shops and restaurants • Across from the beach
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STEPHAN CROSS C: 082 555 5808 E: stephan@seeff.com W: www.sacha.capetown
The exceptional design and unprecedented views places Sacha, arguably as one of the top coastal sectional title developments launched in South Africa in 2019.
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Each settled within a lush, tree-filled half acre these two exceptional homes offer a lifestyle of contemporary flair, innovative decor and great elegance. Showcasing a singular architectural design-brief and providing every modern convenience these homes each offer four en-suite bedrooms, three reception rooms and feature fixtures, fittings and finishes that are non-negotiable in homes of this calibre.
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A total floor space of nearly 700 sqm each, ensures that spatially each home caters for the needs of a large family. Exceptional security features as well as borehole access and a water purification system are just a few of the unique features that elevate these two residences far beyond the ordinary homes that than meet the requirements of a discerning new owner.
DEVELOPMENTS
CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION: Steven Holvec 082 881 9616 | Janine Stevenson 073 168 4749
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1. Cielo - Tahiti Textilene Pool Lounger - Set of 2, R3 279 - Takealot; 2. Metal And Wood Plate, R299.99 - mrphome; 3. Rialheim Ritual Planter and Tray Grey, R499 - @home; 4. Slub Tassel Scatter Cushion, R139.99 - mrphome; 5. Printed Embroidered Palm Scatter Cushion, R199.99 - mrphome; 6. Cielo - Adena Aluminium Frame Patio Set of 3 - White, R6 189 - Takelot; 7. IKeyon Stool, R1 495 - Block & Chisel; 8. Java 2.5 Seater Sofa, R11 195 - Block & Chisel; 9. Cielo - Atilla Hanging Chair, R3 999 - Takealot; 10. Bali Dreams 3 Seater Couch, POR - Mobelli; 11. Succulents In Glass & Gold Terrarium, R349 - @home; 12. Seagull - 300cm Cantilever Umbrella with Aluminium Pole - Beige, R1 315 - takealot; 13. Sunset Bay 2 Seater Patio Set, R5 299 - takealot; *Prices correct at time of going to press
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diy for the home
HANGING PLANTER (made with plastic fishbowls!) I don’t know exactly what it is, but there’s something about hanging planters that can be so special (and a bit magical). Maybe it’s because you normally see those types of plants stuck on the ground, so when they are floating in midair, it’s like, “Dang plants, you’re up so high!” I can’t help but feel excited about them. Since hanging planters can get pretty expensive, I thought I’d come up with a cost-effective way to make a group of hanging planters (and it’s super easy too!): Supplies:
Article source: http://www.easydiy.co.za
• plastic fishbowls (I used both a 1 gallon and a 1.5 gallon size) • eye bolts (you can use almost any size, but I used a 1/4” x 2” eye bolt) • ”S” hooks • large washer that will fit over the eye bolt • thin, metal chain to hang the planter on • drill • ceiling hooks • small succulents or other plants • potting soil
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Step one: Measure two inches from the opening of the bowl and mark the spot with a pen. Use your drill to drill a hole on your mark (you’ll want to choose a drill bit that is the same size as your eye bolt).
Step two: Put your eye bolt through the hole and screw the washer first and then the bolt on the other side.
Step three: Fill the bottom of your planter with two inches of soil and place your plants into the soil (you can also add an inch or so of small rocks before the soil to help the water drain better). Add soil as needed and pat down lightly.
Step four: Attach the “S” hook to your eye bolt and hang your planter onto the end of your chain. Follow the instructions for your ceiling hooks and attach the hooks to the ceiling in your desired spot. Hang your planter chain onto the hook and you’re done!
NOTE: Depending on your chain, you may or may not be able to shorten the chain yourself. If it’s thin enough, you can use pliers or a phillips-head screwdriver to open the chain at either end to hook onto your ceiling hook and screw eye (you won’t need the “S” hook if you can do that). If it’s too thick to bend open yourself, you’ll have to have it cut to the right length when you buy the chain and use an “S” hook to connect the two.
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recipes Things aren’t always as they seem. Take the strawberry for example…firstly, it’s not a berry at all, but rather a fruit. Secondly, it’s the only fruit that wears its seeds on the outside, all 200 plus of them. This flavourful fruit has a museum in Belgium dedicated to it, and in France it is believed to be an aphrodisiac (but then the French believe many things related to l’amour!) In England around 30000 kilograms of strawberries are served to guests attending the Wimbledon matches annually. Not bad for a humble little fruit. Well, game, set and match! Let’s celebrate with these tasty treats!
STRAWBERRY AND PINE-NUT BARS SERVES: 12
INGREDIENTS 200 g all-purpose flour 200 g porridge oats 250 g butter, melted 175 g muscovado sugar zest of 1 lemon, finely grated 100 g pack pine nuts 250 g strawberries, quartered sesame seeds to sprinkle
METHOD Preheat the oven to fan 170° C. Butter a shallow 23-cm square tin. Tip the flour, oats and butter into a mixing bowl and use your fingers to work the mixture together to form coarse crumbs. Mix in the sugar, lemon zest and three quarters of the pine nuts using your hands, then press the mixture together well so it forms large sticky clumps. Drop about two thirds of the oat mixture into the base of the tin, spread it out and press down very lightly – but don’t pack it too firmly. Scatter the strawberries on top, sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture over, then the remaining the pine nuts and press everything down lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until pale golden on top. Cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife while still warm, then leave to cool in the tin before removing. CHEF’S NOTE: These will keep for 2 to 3 days. 80 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
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STRAWBERRY FLAN SERVES: 8 TO 10
INGREDIENTS Pastry 100 g butter, cold 200 g all-purpose flour 100 g caster sugar 2 egg yolks 1½ tbsp cold water Filling 250 g mascarpone 250 g low-fat cream cheese 1 tsp vanilla paste 3 tbsp icing sugar 3 tbsp cream 1 box (80 g) strawberry jelly powder 190 ml hot water 1,2 kg small strawberries
METHOD Prepare the pastry by rubbing the butter into the flour using your fingertips. Add the caster sugar and mix well. Beat the egg yolks lightly and add to the mixture, along with the water, to form a dough. Knead lightly until smooth and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190° C. Grease a 30-cm tart tin and roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Line the tart tin with the pastry and press down lightly. Chill for a further 25 minutes. Line the base of the pastry with baking paper and ceramic baking beans (or just old-fashioned dry beans) and bake for 15 minutes before reducing the heat to 150° C and bake for a further 10 minutes. Remove the baking paper and beans, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. In the meanwhile, mix the mascarpone, cream cheese, vanilla paste, icing sugar and cream until smooth. Prepare the jelly by adding the hot water to the jelly powder and stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool a little. To assemble the tart, make sure that the pastry casing is completely cold. Spread the creamy filling over the base of the tart. Cut the tops off the
strawberries to give them a base on which to stand. When the jelly starts to thicken, toss the strawberries in the jelly mixture and arrange strawberries on top of the creamy filling. Pour the rest of the jelly onto the base and allow to set before serving.
MEET THE CHEF Sophia Lindop has published five recipe books which can be found in all major bookstores. She is passionate about marketing South Africa as a food destination to both an international and local audience. She works as a private chef and hosts Lebanese cookery classes in her home kitchen. Visit www.sophialindop.com for info. You can also find her on
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sa-vour foodlifestyle
a taste of Lebanese cooking
One of my favourite things to do is spend time cooking and learning new recipes. I just love Middle Eastern food so when I saw that Sophia Lindop was running a Lebanese cooking course I couldn’t book fast enough. Sophia Lindop is a well known chef, foodie and author of a number of fabulous cookbooks. She has also contributed to this magazine, so you may know some of her recipes.
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he course is run on a Saturday morning … and so we all gathered bright and early at Sophia’s gorgeous home. After the introductions we donned aprons and a much needed pot of coffee was poured, as Sophia explained to us how she had come to do this. She is of Lebanese descent but grew up in Northern Cape Town where she always felt a little different. As a child she used to sit with her grandfather in his study and he would say to her “go and get some halva from the kitchen” and then he would tell her stories of Lebanon. Sophia always wanted to visit the place of her heritage and planned to travel to Lebabon with her father but sadly he passed away. She made the trip this year and fell in love with Lebanon. She is now running regular Saturday morning groups to share her passion and to give others a taste of Lebanon. Our first taste for the day was Man’oushe which is a Lebanese flatbread. It is baked in the pizza oven and is topped with Za’atar oil. To accompany it was Hummus and Moutabal (also known as Baba ghanouj.) The hummus was made with roasted carrots which added another dimension to it and the Baba ghanouj was creamy and smoky. It was a little unusual to be eating this kind of food at nine
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thirty in the morning but Sophia explained that a Lebanese breakfast typically comprises bread and dips along with tomatoes and other savouries. It was totally delicious and I must say I think I could get used to that kind of breakfast. With caffeine and a little sustenance in our veins, we headed to Sophia’s beautiful and very well equipped kitchen. We were divided into groups and allocated our respective recipes. Soon there was the sound of chopping and the buzzing of food processors amidst the chatter of happy wanna-be chefs. Nicci and I were responsible for the Kibbeh nayyeh. At the start of the morning Sophia had ‘warned’ us that we would be making a raw lamb dish but that we shouldn’t pre-judge as it was totally delicious. I have to say I was a little wary – I love lamb but like it cooked medium! We started with a beautiful piece of lamb which we chopped up into large chunks, along with some chopped onion. We had to soak the bulghar wheat for 30 minutes and then make sure we got all the water out. Then we were ready to put the lamb, onion, bulghar wheat, spices and mint through the mincer. Mincing is quite a therapeutic process and as you want a very fine mince for the Kibbeh we had to put the mix through the mincer four times. The
foodlifestyle next step was to put the Kibbeh onto a serving platter. There is an art to serving and we watched Sophia mould the Kibbeh on a serving platter and then decorate it using a fork. The final touch was to add some mint and chopped spring onion for serving. It’s really important to keep the lamb chilled until just before you start mincing and then to chill it again before serving. Alongside, another two of the group were making Tabbouleh and another pair were making the pastry and date filling for the dessert. Another group were preparing probably the most complicated dish, a beautiful marinated fish dish, Samak bi Tahini. The fish was marinated in lemon and herbs and then baked in the pizza oven and served with a delicious tahini sauce. I had organized a group of seven friends to join the class and there were four others who made up the group on the day. It always amazes me how food and cooking brings people together as in no time at all everybody was chatting as though we had all known each other for ages. Sophia had a big jug of Rose Water to keep us hydrated as we cooked. I bought some of the rose water and the syrup as it made the most delicious and refreshing drink which I can’t wait to serve at my next lunch or dinner party! With all the main courses prepared we were ready to make dessert which was a traditional Lebanese cookie called Ma’moul which is always served at Easter. The dough and the date mixture had already been made, so we then got to do the fun part. We had to roll perfectly sized balls of dough and date mixture… any that were too big or too small or not smooth enough and did not meet quality standards had to be re-rolled! Then using very special wooden moulds we flattened and shaped them into cookies ready for baking.
With all the work done, it was time to enjoy the fruits of our labour. We sat down to a beautifully laid table now groaning under the weight of beautiful platters of food and all that was left to do was to serve and tuck in. This is why I love Middle Eastern food so much. Not only is it totally delicious and a feast for the eye, but it can be largely prepared ahead which leaves the chef not needing to fuss and it’s all about sharing. So you get to enjoy a whole range of dishes and flavours in one meal. And our meal was spectacular. The food looked beautiful and tasted delicious. Plump black olives, stuffed eggplant, bread and dips and the Kibbeh was a wonderful surprise. It did not taste raw and the combination of flavours makes it an amazing dish. The fish was declared another winner and we decided that whilst cooking it in the pizza oven made it very special, it could be cooked in an ordinary oven and for non-fish eaters this recipe could work well with chicken. We were all extremely full so the Ma’moul was a perfect end to the meal. The cookies were light and not too sweet and Sophia served them with tiny cups of thick strong coffee. Yum! It’s a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning. Good food, friends and new learnings. You can contact Sophia on contact@sophialindop.com if you are interested in booking. I know that we can’t wait to do another course so that Sophia can share some of her Lebanese flavours with us.
Jacqui Morris owns and runs sa-vour, which offers unique and personal cooking and culinary experiences in Cape Town and surrounds. Join us for hands-on cooking classes, demos with leading chefs, visits to local producers, wineries and so much . We tailor make your foodie experiences including culinary holidays, gourmet weekends, special celebrations, corporate getaways, team building.
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Photos courtesy Tiffany Marx (thank you Tiffany for allowing me to use your beautiful images)
By this time the wine had been opened and we were happily sipping pre-lunch rose!
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Gone to the Beach Villa is part of the Villasa stable, a collection of 4 exquisite villas in the Western Cape, owned by husband and wife team John Carne and Annike McClarty. In keeping with their philosophy of down to earth family and pet friendly accommodation at reasonable prices, Gone to the Beach offers a delightful retreat in the exquisite and peaceful beach setting of Scarborough on Cape Town’s Atlantic Coast. Recently redecorated by the owners (in consultation with wellknown artist and curator, Craig Carbutt) Gone to the Beach is a luxury villa sleeping up to nine guests in 3 bedrooms. Its proximity to the beach and sea is reflected in the nautical, seaside theme throughout the house. With the beach a mere 50m from the veranda and the balcony overlooking the sea, Gone to the Beach is the perfect weekend or holiday respite from the busyness of city life. A sparkling plunge pool, spectacular sea views, an enclosed garden, off street parking, a bathroom for each bedroom, a TV room (DSTV), complimentary WiFi, an indoor fireplace, a full size table tennis table, dart board, plenty of chill out areas and a sheltered, private braai/barbecue area are some of the main attractions of this stunning villa. Contemporary and classic design are blended to create a feeling of relaxed beach living and luxury. Percale linen, original artwork, designer furniture in vibrant colours with a seaside theme are notable features. The kitchen is equipped with the latest imported appliances including a large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and gas hob and oven to make each meal a relaxed culinary adventure. Rented to only one party at a time to ensure privacy and ideal family living, the bedroom configuration is: Main Suite: 1 x queen size bed, 1 single bed, balcony, uninterrupted sea views and en suite bathroom (3 guests) Sea View Suite: 1 x double / twin, bay window with sea views and bathroom (2 guests). Children’s Bedroom: 4 x single beds and bathroom (4 guests) Various laidback restaurants are a short walk from the villa while the Cape of Good Hope Reserve is on the doorstep. Trendy Simon’s Town and Kalk Bay are a short ride away while the city and all Cape Town’s attractions are all within easy reach. A long stretch of sandy beach with world renowned surfing, great hiking, cycling and fishing beckon outdoor enthusiasts to a memorable weekend or holiday in one of the most beautiful spots in the Cape. For information, prices and online booking, go to www. villasa.co.za or give John a call on 0826310421.
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Since opening the doors in 2014, BOCCA has cemented itself as one of the hottest eateries on Bree Street, Cape Town’s gourmet boulevard. Now, with new owners – not to mention a revamped menu and refreshed décor – BOCCA is buzzing with a new Italian-inspired energy. After a month of renovation, owners Guido and Adnana Brambilla, welcome Capetonians and tourists to a new style of urban Italian cuisine, tapping into a global trend of upscale eateries offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience. A striking décor revamp has added a modern flair to BOCCA, from the motif of shimmering green tiles to a striking signature wall drawing the eye upstairs. Here new leather banquettes have softened the mezzanine space; adding a layer of contemporary comfort, while counter seating allows couples and solo diners to admire the bustling kitchen below. On the street side terrace, communal counter seating similarly faces the kitchen, contributing a sense of lively informality to the space. Alongside the bustling kitchen is the vibrant bar area where, inspired by the Milanese tradition of Aperitivo, locals and tourists can stop by for signature cocktails, craft beer, or a glass of wine from the curated selection of local boutique estates. From delectable small plates to unforgettable pizzette, there’s plenty to please the mouth at BOCCA this summer. OUR TRADING HOURS ARE: BOCCA is open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday from noon until 22h00. Please note that last orders are taken at 21h30. CONTACT DETAILS:
Address BOCCA is situated at The Block, corner of Bree St & Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre Contact Number: 021 422 0188
Email address: info@bocca.co.za Website: bocca.co.za
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DUBAI
Article source: https://www.visitdubai.com/
Glitzy Dubai is the United Arab Emirates’ holiday hot spot. This city of high-rises and shopping malls has transformed itself from a desert outpost to a destination dujour, where tourists flock for sales bargains, sunshine, and family fun. Dubai is famous for sightseeing attractions such as the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) and shopping malls that come complete with mammoth aquariums and indoor ski slopes.
The words ‘first, tallest, deepest, most expensive, lavish, outlandish’ could have been created for this city. Where else would you find a seven-star hotel, visit a series of 200 manmade islands in the shape of the countries of the world, or climb the world’s tallest building? Amidst all this modernity, as you head from a swim in the sea or a business meeting to designer boutiques, a round of golf or a top teppanyaki restaurant, the age-old souks still attract those who like to haggle. And yet only a few kilometres into the magnificent desert there are still camels roaming free. 86 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
There is a vibrant and cosmopolitan air about Dubai, for instance the way the traditional abra boats carry a kaleidoscope of tourists side by side with sari-wrapped Indians and locals sporting spotless dishdashas. Outside of Dubai life is traditional and moves at a slightly slower pace. As you explore the barren beauty of the mountains, or go about the UAE’s East coast beaches you will find people friendly and willing to chat, even when lacking a common language
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THINGS TO DO Burj Khalifa Dubai’s landmark building is the Burj Khalifa, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world and the most famous of the city’s points of interest. For most visitors, a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor here is a must-do while in the city. The views across the city skyline from this bird’s-eye perspective are simply staggering. The slick observation deck experience includes a multimedia presentation on both Dubai and the building of the Burj Khalifa (completed in 2010) before a high-speed elevator whizzes you up to the observation deck for those 360-degree views out across the skyscrapers to the desert on one side and the ocean on the other. Nighttime visits are particularly popular with photographers due to Dubai’s famous city-lights panoramas. Buy your Burj Khalifa “At the Top” Entrance Ticket in advance to avoid long line-ups, especially if you are planning to visit on a weekend. Back on the ground, wrapping around the Burj Khalifa, are the building’s beautifully designed gardens, with winding walkways. There are plenty of water features including the Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain, modeled on the famous Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Dubai Mall Dubai Mall is the city’s premier mall and provides entry to the Burj Khalifa as well as the Dubai Aquarium. There is also an ice-skating rink, gaming zone and cinema complex if you’re looking for entertainment options. The shopping and eating is endless and there are nearly always special events such as live music and fashion shows within the mall. The most famous of these are the annual Dubai Shopping Festival in January and February and the Dubai Summer Surprises Festival in July and August.
Dubai Creek Dubai may be famous for the glitz and glamour of its skyhigh towers, but the real heart of the city is, and always will be, the Creek. The saltwater estuary is the original site where the Bani Yas tribe settled, and its waters were vital for what used to be Dubai’s main forms of economy: pearl diving and fishing. Today, the area is awash with the history of the emirate, as it’s home to the Dubai Museum as well as the labyrinthine alleyways of the gold, spice and textile souks. While at the Creek, a ride across the water on a traditional abra is a must, and at an unbelievable AED1 per ticket, it’s easily the best value tourist attraction in the city.
Deira Deira lies on the northern bank of Dubai Creek, and the winding streets here unveil the melting pot of different nationalities that have come to call Dubai home. On the shore, ancient dhows load and unload with modern banks, hotels, and office buildings as a backdrop. For travelers, Deira is most famous for its traditional souks (markets), which bustle with shoppers at all times of the day. Deira Gold Souk is world-renowned as the largest gold bazaar in the world. The Deira Spice Souk sells every imaginable Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37 | 87
travel - dubai spice, with stalls overflowing with bags of frankincense, cumin, paprika, saffron, sumac, and thyme, as well as the fragrant oud wood, rose water, and incense. The fish market provides a much less touristy experience.
Dubai Aquarium One of the city’s top tourist attractions, the Dubai Aquarium houses 140 species of sea life in the huge suspended tank on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall. As well as free viewing from the mall, if you enter the Underwater Zoo, you can walk through the aquarium tunnels. Different activities help you get a closer look at the sea life. Glass bottom boat tours (on top of the tank) are particularly popular. Cage snorkeling and shark diving activities are also on offer.
Burj al-Arab The Burj Al-Arab is the world’s tallest hotel, standing 321 meters high on its own artificial island on the Dubai coastline. Designed to resemble a billowing dhow sail, the exterior of the building is lit up by a choreographed colored lighting show at night. Decadent in every way possible, the Burj Al-Arab is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, with the most luxurious suites costing than $15,000 for one night. For those without unlimited credit, the way to experience the over-the-top opulence is to go for dinner at the underwater Al-Mahara restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling glass panels in the dining room walls allow you to view sea life while you eat, or you can enjoy lunch at California-style fusion restaurant Scape. For the ultimate panoramic views over the city, book afternoon tea at the Skyview Bar (a minimum spend is required) on the 27th floor.
Jumeirah Beach This strip of sandy white bliss is the number one beach destination for Dubai visitors. Hotels are strung out all along its length, with this being one of the most popular places to stay for tourists. The beach has excellent facilities, with plenty of sun loungers, restaurants, and water-sport operators offering jet skiing.
Mall of the Emirates Mall of the Emirates is one of the city’s most famous malls with the spectacular (and surreal) Ski Dubai facility inside. The indoor ski slope is complete with chairlifts and a penguin enclosure, all at a continuous temperature of -4 degrees Celsius. There’s also a cinema complex and a family entertainment center with a whole host of rides aimed at both the big and small. The shopping opportunities are boundless, as are the eating options, offering every conceivable world cuisine.
Dubai Opera For nighttime attractions, look no further. Opened in mid2016, Dubai’s classy new opera building is the centerpiece to the waterfront Opera district in downtown Dubai and set to become the city’s major cultural hub and main entertainment venue. The Dubai Opera hosts a year-round program of famous musical theater productions, concerts by world-class musicians, opera, ballet, and classical music, as well as smaller productions, comedy nights, and concerts. The 2000-seat theater building itself is an astonishing piece of architectural mastery and one of Dubai’s new landmarks, 88 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
travel - dubai with its highly-contemporary glass and steel walls jutting out over the waterfront, built to resemble the curves of a traditional dhow.
Palm Jumeirah A man-made island in the shape of a palm tree - there’s a reason why locals say ‘only in Dubai.’ Palm Jumeirah is one of the largest artificial islands in the world and a triumph of human ingenuity. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the Palm’s vast array of high-end hotels, including the Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont, One&Only, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and, perhaps most notably, the iconic Atlantis, The Palm. And with a monorail running down the ‘trunk’ that connects to the mainland’s tram system, getting there couldn’t be easier.
Aquaventure Waterpark This waterpark, based at Atlantis, The Palm on the Palm Jumeirah - Dubai’s famous man-made island development - is a great place to cool off after a few days of hectic shopping and sightseeing. The water slide action here is excellent and world-class, with the Aquaconda, the world’s longest water slide; a nine-story-tall slide, aptly named the Leap of Faith; and water coaster rides. There’s also underwater safaris using seatrek helmets; a dedicated water play area for smaller children with slides; and for when all your energy has been used up, a 700-meter sweep of whitesand beach to chill out on.
Kite Beach The aptly-named Kite Beach is the perfect spot to test out your watersports skills, but there’s plenty to do out of the water at this popular spot, too! Grab a smoothie from one of the many open-air cafes and restaurants just steps from the beach, watch bikers and skaters fly by at the newly finished skate park or get into a game of volleyball. With plenty of beach activities, plus an awesome view of the Burj Al Arab, it’s easy to spend the whole day here.
The Desert
Less than 20 minutes driving from the modernist streets of Downtown Dubai, you can experience the marvels of the Arabian Desert, the original tourist attraction of Dubai. Take a desert safari Dubai-style with off-roading, quad biking and sandboarding followed by traditional barbeques, henna and camel rides. Or just drive out and experience the wonder of the desert on an adventure of your own. Those looking for luxury should indulge in a Heritage Dinner Safari. Can’t get enough in a day? Treat yourself to an unforgettable night amid the dunes at the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa or Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
IMG Worlds of Adventure Fun, excitement, speed - and even 5D, you can expect all this in the enormous theme park, which is the size of 28 football pitches. With the most up-to-date and exciting rides, IMG Worlds of Adventure will bring your favourite characters to life. There are themed rides for younger visitors with Ben 10, Gumball, the Powerpuff Girls and LazyTown, while older visitors can delve into the world of Marvel heroes: Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and The Avengers. You will also come across life-size animated dinosaurs in the Lost Valley. The range of entertainment promises round the clock fun for the whole family, and there are also plenty of restaurants and shops.
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7 FAT-MELTING SUPPLEMENTS
YOU NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET There’s no such thing as a magic weight-loss pill, but adding these fat-burning nutrients to your diet can actually maximise your weight-loss efforts.
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ou can lose weight without starving yourself or drastically restricting your food choices. You can eat reasonable portions and put in reasonable workouts at the gym, and you can shed fat while you do it. How? It all comes down to eating the right combination of foods — foods that will shift your body out of fat-storage mode and into fat-melting mode. Specific vitamins and nutrients can actually help to flip an internal switch that signals cells throughout your body to burn kilojoules, wasting many of those kilojoules as heat. Without these important nutrients, the opposite happens. Your body holds onto fat. Your metabolism slows and your weight-loss efforts become an exercise in futility. Optimise these critical fat-melting nutrients so you can finally drop those stubborn kilos and keep them off for good. In this way, you can still consume reasonable portions and put in a reasonable amount of exercise. Yes, you still have to watch your portions. Yes, exercise is still important. But fat-melting foods work in your favour so you can eat and move in a way that is reasonable, effective, and realistic for life.
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VITAMIN D
How It Melts Fat: Study after study shows that vitamin D helps to ensure body cells listen and respond to insulin, a hormone secreted from your pancreas. One of its jobs is to help glucose get into body cells, which burn glucose for energy. How well insulin pushes glucose into cells is called “insulin sensitivity.” The sensitive your cells are to insulin, the better. The less sensitive they are to insulin, the likely the kilojoules you eat will end up in your fat cells. When levels of D are low, levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) rise. Higher than normal levels of PTH trigger a series of reactions that eventually lead to fat cells converting sugar into fat and hoarding fat rather than releasing it to be burned, explains Dr. Michael B. Zemel, director of the Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. A lack of vitamin D may also interfere with leptin, a hormone that signals your brain to stop eating. Your body doesn’t know when it’s full, so you continue to eat.
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CALCIUM
CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID (CLA)
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When we consume these foods, the CLA helps blood glucose enter body cells, so CLA can be burned for energy and not stored as fat. CLA also helps to promote fat burning, especially in muscles, where the bulk of our kilojoule burning takes place.
How It Melts Fat: In addition to keeping hunger in check, eating protein at every meal helps to keep body composition — the amount of fat relative to muscle — in better proportion. Along with calcium and D, protein helps you to preserve muscle mass as you drop kilos. A recent study out of the University of Illinois found that women who consumed protein twice daily lost 3.9 percent weight than women who consumed less of it on a diet. They not only lost weight, they also got stronger as they did so, with their thigh muscles alone ending up with 5.8 percent protein at the end of the diet than before.
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
How They Melt Fat: omega-3s enable weight loss by switching on enzymes that trigger fat-burning in cells. They also help to boost mood, which may help reduce emotional eating. And omega 3s might improve leptin signalling in the brain, causing the brain to turn up fat burning and turn down appetite. Fatty fish like salmon (which are also high in vitamin D) are one of the richest sources of this fat. Other foods, such as some nuts and seeds, contain a type of fat that can be converted into omega-3s after ingestion.
MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS (MUFAS) How They Melt Fat: One Danish study of 26 men and women found that a diet that included 20 percent of its kilojoules from MUFAs, a type of fat found in olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, peanut butter, and chocolate, improved 24-hour kilojoule burning by 0.1 percent and fat burning by 0.04 percent after 6 months. Other research shows that MUFAs zero in on belly fat. Specific foods that are high in MUFAs — especially peanuts, tree nuts, and olive oil — have been shown to keep blood sugar steady and reduce appetite, too.
How It Burns Fat: CLAs are potent fat burners that are found, along with D and calcium, in dairy products. They are fatty acids that are created when bacteria ferments the food in the first part of the stomach of cows, sheep, and other ruminant animals. The CLA that is created through fermentation then makes its way into the meat and milk of these animals.
NOTE: There’s a downside to this fat melter. Most of these studies involving CLA were performed using huge amounts of CLA — amounts that you’d only be able to consume if you ate 18 kilos of beef at once. (We don’t know about you, but we certainly can’t eat 18 kilos of beef for dinner.) While you might not be able to consume enough of it through food alone to melt off a huge amount of fat, but you can consume enough of it to help nudge your metabolism into a fat-burning state. And when you add it to the other fat melters — especially the D, calcium, and protein — you will create the perfect environment for total-body fat burning.
POLYPHENOLS
How They Melt Fat: Polyphenols are the antioxidants that give green tea its health-and metabolism-boosting punch. Research shows they boost resting metabolic rate by up to a whopping 17 percent, helping the body to burn fat. One recent study done on rats found that EGCG, the polyphenol in green tea, blocked weight gain and prevented metabolic syndrome when rats were fed a high-fat diet. You can actually feel this effect after you drink the tea. Your body will literally heat up as your cells waste kilojoules as heat. Green tea is a great winter elixir for that reason. Drink a cup whenever you feel chilled and are tempted to eat even though you are not really that hungry. The tea will warm and soothe you, reducing hunger and cravings.
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How It Melts Fat: Calcium is a mineral that works in tandem with D to help you shed fat. Calcium is stored in fat cells, and researchers think that the calcium a fat cell has, the fat that cell will release to be burned. Calcium also promotes weight loss by binding to fat in your GI tract, preventing some of it from getting absorbed into your bloodstream.
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LAWN ALTERNATIVES
Grass has always been the preferred choice of most homeowners but, with a bit of careful preparation and a little know how you can create a completely different, low maintenance garden. Yes, a lush green lawn is beautiful to look at, but in today’s time of drought and water shortages it just isn’t practical or sustainable any . We need to look for alternatives, yet still be able to have a garden we can enjoy without worrying about the bleak, brown patch that was once a lawn! From gravel and pavers to hardy ground covers, the alternatives to lawns are many and varied. Combining different hardscape materials with drought tolerant plants will make the missing lawn less obvious. Possibilities include paved surfaces, walls, rocks and boulders, gravel, decking and even outdoor furniture. Nothing takes up lawn space like a patio, so consider building one or extending an existing one. You can even create than one ‘gathering’ area in the garden, maybe in a secluded spot that’s quiet and intimate, complete with fire pit and seating area. A paved pathway makes it easy to move through a garden and takes up the space of a patch of otherwise thirsty grass. Think brickwork ( straight-laid or in a pattern), cobbles, flagstones, rows of sleepers or concrete stepping slabs etc. Use an assortment of pavers to create clear-cut areas in your garden, such as brickwork around the pool, cobbles near the front entrance and flagstones around a fire pit. Native grasses, indigenous to your region, will be suited for the environment. Plant several of the same species together for a striking visual effect. Group according to height, tall at 92 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
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the back, shorter in front. They will add movement to your landscaping as they sway in the wind. Flowering succulents ( like sedums, aloes and crassulacea), planted together in groups will provide a colourful display that will last for several months. Use drought tolerant ground cover plants alone or in combination with other water-wise plants between pavers or flagstones. This will help soften the hard landscaping. These include aloes, fynbos ( pin cushion and protea), coleoma, bucha, buddlija, searsia, gazania and delosperma, all excellent replacements for water thirsty lawns! Gravel has become very popular as an added feature in landscaping and adding a gravel path can be the quickest change you can make to your garden. Use rocks and chipped bark around your plants to provide water retaining shade.
For a ‘productive’ landscape you could create a vegetable or herb garden to replace the grass, or maybe plant some fruit bushes/ fruit trees. While they take a while to establish and grow, consider planting trees which will provide shade and enable the soil to retain moisture. Always take into account the eventual size and spread of your chosen trees in relation to the size of your garden! Making the decision to part with your lawn may be difficult, but there are some amazing alternatives, and you will find your garden can be just as colourful and enjoyable with the added bonus of no grass cutting!
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HOW DO I STOP MY DOG BARKING?
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ontrolling the noise level of your dog is an important part of being a responsible owner. After all, excessive barking can be annoying, not just for you but for your neighbours as well.
Why all the noise The first step to managing the problem is to understand why a dog barks. Some dogs will bark to let you know they want something. Perhaps they are hungry, thirsty or just want to play. When this becomes unreasonable, it is time to teach him other ways to attract your attention; like pawing or waiting by the door or bowl.
Playtime Many dogs will bark when they see other dogs to invite them to come and play. This is perfectly normal, but it is up to you to decide how much barking is acceptable and make your dog wait to play until he can be quiet.
Home alone Your dog may bark if left alone. Try leaving some music on, or playing the radio to provide familiar human noise. You can also give him some toys that require extended work and attention to keep him occupied while you’re out. A good way of reducing anxiety is to give your dog an old unwashed piece of clothing or anything that will smell strongly of his family.
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Once you are home, be sure to enjoy some vigorous play and exercise with your dog. He’ll have missed you and there’s no better way of re-establishing the bond.
On guard One of the most common reasons for a dog to bark is as an alarm. If your dog sees someone approaching the house he will bark to let you know. Since he sees you as the head of the pack, he will want you to investigate. Some dogs have been bred to sound the alarm and this is a behaviour you may wish to encourage. Let your dog bark to get your attention but silence him once you are sure there is no intruder. 94 | Seeff Property Pages | Edition 37
Stick to a system In all aspects of dog training you need to have a system. Dogs respond to routine and this will greatly increase your chances of success. You may have already been to obedience classes with your puppy, if you didn’t, then why not give it a go now? It’s never too late to teach old dogs new tricks and they are great places to learn skills in handling your dog.
Hush One way to teach your dog a ‘hush’ command is to silence or distract him every time he barks. Use something that makes a loud noise, like a can full of coins, to get his attention then issue a firm ‘hush’ command. When your dog stops barking, praise and reward him. Never shout when you want him to stop, this can cause anxiety and undermine any learning. Also, you can easily confuse your dog if he thinks you are barking too. Yelling only reinforces the barking habit.
To summarise Training is always the best way to correct your dog’s behaviour. Remember though, that most barking is a normal part of being a dog. It is only when it becomes unreasonable and disrupting that you need to take action. If the barking persists, your vet will be able to give additional advice and may even suggest some other techniques.
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History of
FORESTERS ARMS
THE HISTORY OF FORESTERS ARMS BEGAN IN 1852 – A LONG TIME AGO! A gentleman by the name of James Maynard owned a section of land called Papenboom , which was situated in what we currently know as Newlands. Mr Maynard was in dire financial straits and in order to repay his debts, he sectioned off his land into 200 lots and raffled them off at £25.10 sterling per lot. ‘The Cottage’ was one of the grand prizes, and this was the original building that would be recognized as the Foresters Arms of today. A Mr David Williams bought large portions of these tickets and ‘won’ considerable amounts of land including ‘The Cottage’, which became known as the Foresters Arms. The plots 129, 130 and 167 that make up the area of Foresters Arms today were officially transferred to Mr Williams on the 28th August 1852. During these early years, David Williams was a well known timber-man and forester, who utilized the Newlands (Papenboom) forest to pursue his business and trade. His business was thriving and he employed a number of men who would willingly exhaust themselves to better his business.
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David Williams was a philanthropic man who believed that his men should be rewarded with comfortable conditions and a place to relax after a long and hard day’s work. He would often encourage them to come to ‘The Cottage’ (Foresters Arms) to enjoy a beer from one of the local breweries. ‘The Cottage’, or Foresters Arms as it had become known, was used in the early days, as a local office for him and his foremen and also as a place of recreation and rest for his workers. By the time David Williams passed away in the 1870’s, his estate was insolvent and was sold off portion by portion.
On 28th September 1881, the plots of land containing Foresters Arms were sold to Simon Londt. He converted the rooms used as offices into rooms and opened Forries as an Inn. It was one of the first Tavern/Inns open to the public. The early patrons of Foresters Arms Inn were travelers making their way from Cape Town to Simonstown in their horsedrawn carts. The trip often involved a night stop and Newlands was an ideal half-way house. The other loyal patrons who frequented Foresters Arms pub were the foresters who worked in the adjacent Newlands forest and who would still enjoy a beer after a long day’s work, especially on Fridays, where evenings could become quite unruly. Between the years 1840 and 1884, four breweries were established in the Papenboom (Newlands) area. All of these breweries used the water from the famous, and still flowing, Newlands Spring, which was considered the finest quality water for the finest quality beer in the Cape. The first brewery, established in 1840, was established by Jacob Letterstedt and was the Mariendahl Brewery, and connected to the Jospehine Mill, which used the Newlands Spring water to make its beer. The second brewery, established 1866, was the Cloete’s Brewery, also known as the Newlands Brewery, and was registered to Daniel Cloete. Daniel Cloete was the grandson of David Williams, and used a portion of his inheritance from his father, to start his brewery. This brewery was situated directly opposite the Foresters Arms as we know it today. The third brewery was Cannon Breweries, started by in 1874, by Dr Jonas Michael Hiddingh. He also bought various public houses and canteens to ensure the success of his beer to counter competition from his opposition. The fourth brewery was the introduction of the Anders Ohlsson brewery business, considered to be the father of modern day brewing in South Africa. Anders Ohlsson bought the Anneberg Mill from David Ireland and converted the Mill into the Anneberg Brewery. By 1888, Anders Ohlsson has established himself as an icon in the brewery business. Mariendahl Brewery and Josephine’s Mill were leased to Ohlsson (with rights to purchase) and Ohlsson received the rights to access the water from Newlands Spring. Ohlsson also purchased Newlands
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Brewery from Daniel Cloete who had passed away, and also purchased Foresters Arms, by then a well established Inn, from David Mausen. In 1889, Mr Ohlsson received the leases of all canteens and public houses from Dr Michael Hiddingh, who had decided to shut down Cannon Breweries. In 1889, Anders Ohlsson formed Ohlssons Cape Breweries Limited, which would be pivotal as a forerunner of our current brewers’ competition for market share. All of the above is integral to the history and development of Foresters Arms, as it stands today.
In 1895, Castle Breweries (to eventually become South African Breweries (SAB)) was founded and hit the market with their flagship beer, Castle Lager. This was a formidable challenge to Ohlsson’s, because Castle Lager’s aggressive marketing strategy and bold advertising was a threat to the well-established Ohlssons Lion Lager. To expand their market-share, Castle had also purchased the Martiensen Brewery in Cape Town. Between 1899 and 1902, there was a lot of fierce competition between Ohlssons and Castle Breweries. By 1912 they began a tumultuous relationship wherein both companies struggled to survive the depression, shortages of labour, shortage of supplies, and attempted a joint venture in hops production. In 1902, the Boer Wars broke out and Ohlssons hired guards to protect its storage facilities and prominent canteens in the Newlands area, the main one being Forries. The guards would sleep in the stables and would travel the main routes, guarding the beer from ‘Boer guerrilla attacks’. By 1920, the Meyerowitz family had taken over stewardship of Foresters Arms from Ohlssons Cape Breweries. Charles Meyerowitz took care of running Forries, the storage area and the stables. His son, Julius took over in the early 1940’s and managed Forries until the late 1950’s when the first removals of ‘non-whites’ in Newlands started. He became disillusioned with the current government policies and was arrested numerous times for selling beer to ‘coloured folk’ which at the time became illegal even though they had been Forries’ original clientele from Newlands Village. In 1948, the National Party won the post war election and 45 years of statutory race segregation – Apartheid – was ushered in. Along with this was the upgrading of the Newlands area and Newlands Village and was the beginning of the forced removals of the ‘non-white’ inhabitants of
the area. Roads were tarred, electricity was introduced and water-borne sewage installed. Newlands was now open for urban settlement of a affluent nature and the Foresters Arms clientele would change. Between 1949 and 1951, Foresters Arms was demolished and rebuilt further from the road. This was to accommodate the rezoning of the roads and the sewage systems. This is the Forries that we now know, although it has gone through some alterations over the years. Between 1952 and 1983 substantial changes and alterations were made to Foresters Arms, both inside and out. These included the granting of a Restaurant Keepers Licence, extensions to the bar and toilets, new stores, gas installations and walls. There are accounts from various locals that this new Forries became an instant success with the students of nearby UCT and was soon seen as a popular gathering area. ‘Old boys’ from the nearby schools would play cricket and rugby matches on the weekends and afterwards come to Forries for a beer, as it was one of the only off-sales allowed to serve alcohol on a Sunday. Families would go to church and afterwards would stop by Forries for a drink with friends. During this era, women of reputable standing were not allowed inside the off-sales. (This changed in the 1960’s when women had an inside area allocated to them). The fathers would therefore gather inside for a beer while the mothers and children would sit outside in the little garden to the side of the off-sales and drink tea. Mrs Meyerowitz is remembered for putting down blankets for the ladies to picnic on. SAB retained the ownership of the land and the buildings till 1994 when Mrs Lorraine Epstein was able to buy the whole property. She had owned business rights since 1991 but had not owned the property itself. She is still the current owner of Foresters Arms.
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Between 1889 and 1891, Ohlssons Cape Breweries demolished the original Foresters Arms cottage and built a larger zinc and brick building. It was converted into an offsales and canteen and was used to sell their beer. This was a valuable commodity for Ohlssons Cape Breweries as it was their closest off-sales and was necessary because beer made in those days would turn sour after approximately 8 days. (If this happened, the owners of the canteens would add sugar to the mix and sell it to the ‘working folk’, who were generally ‘not white’, called it sugar beer, and sold it for a “tickey”. By adopting these questionable values, (by today’s standards), OCB traded successfully in making Forries the home of the ‘freshest beer in the Cape’. Ohlssons also built storehouses and stables for the transportation of beer thoughout the Cape Colony.
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IT’S ALL IN THE PREPARATION!
GUIDELINES FOR A SMOOTHER SALE & TRANSFER PROCESS By Belinda Lewis, Director, STBB
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If you are selling subject to a Lease, be clear with the agent / Purchaser as to when it expires and any renewal options the Tenant may have.
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Have you considered carefully any defects at the property you are buying and asked specific questions about its condition?
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If the property is unbonded, where is your original title deed? (A lost title deed will cost you approximately R2 000.00.)
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Do you have the transfer duty tax upfront to pay the transferring attorneys / conveyancers? (Due 4 to 6 weeks before transfer.)
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Give your bondholder 90 days notice that you are cancelling your bond. (Otherwise you pay a penalty for cancelling early.)
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Have you considered carefully the “vehicle” which is going to own the property? (Natural person, Trust, Company, your minor child, in one or two names, etc.) Do not leave this decision to the last minute.
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Budget for paying 60 days advance rates and services to obtain a Rates Clearance Certificate.
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Are you sure you can take your pet with you to the apartment block / flat you are buying? What are the Body Corporate Rules in that regard?
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If sectional title, are you aware of any special levy pending / on the cards? If so, disclose it before selling.
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If you intend to do short term rentals in a sectional title scheme, are there any restrictions in terms of the Body Corporate Rules?
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Have you disclosed all latent (invisible / concealed) defects at the property that you are aware of?
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In sectional title, will you have exclusive use of your parking bay / garage / storeroom? Or is it only a rental and if so, what are those terms?
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Are your fixtures and fittings in working order?
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Can you actually make the renovations you are planning to a property? (Title deed and building regulations as well as heritage issues, refer.)
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Insure the property right up until the transfer date.
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Are you aware that providing a bank guarantee or physically transferring the purchase price / balance to the conveyancers long before transfer is required 99% of the time! (A Letter of Comfort is not an acceptable bank guarantee).
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If you agree to give a buyer occupation on a set date, do you have a place to move to?
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Being given approved building plans by a Seller is not a legal requirement for a valid sale.
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CONSTANTIA OFFICE - SALES, RENTALS & DEVELOPMENTS High Constantia House Cnr Main and Groot Constantia Roads, Constantia (0) 021 794 5252 CLAREMONT OFFICE Belvedere Square, Belvedere Road, Claremont (0) 021 683 0731 NEWLANDS OFFICE Shop 1, Dean Street Arcade, Newlands (0) 021 686 8518 WOODSTOCK OFFICE Shop 8, 12 Victoria Road, Woodstock (0) 021 202 3335 HOUT BAY AND LLANDUDNO OFFICE - SALES AND RENTALS Shop F3, Mainstream Centre, Hout Bay (0) 021 790 1032 SHORT STAY Mainstream Centre, Hout Bay 086 123 7829
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