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20 WHAT’S HOT FASHION
Must-have trending fashion pieces
26 ART SCENE
Creative artworks that pivot on themes of perception
30 NORVAL FOUNDATION
South Africa’s newest art scene
34 EVENTS Keep busy this winter season
40 CHEFS WAREHOUSE AT MAISON
Chef Liam Tomlin’s lauded tapas-inspired concept
44 EAT
Unusual and unforgettable dining experiences in Cape Town
48 HOLIDAY LIVING
Sam Muir transforms the Waterfront Stay’s holiday apartments
58 IN LIVING COLOUR
Vibrant colour and bold visual flair with Kim Stephen
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DÉCOR TRENDS
That 70’s Show & Golden Delicious
BATHROOM TRENDS 2018
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Ideas from 2 top bathroom experts
RETHINK PLASTIC
How to take responsibility for our plastic use
A little extra goes a long way
Audi Genuine Accessories
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80 HELLO, WINTER!
Wholesome, home-cooked meals
84 WINE FOR THOUGHT
Emile Joubert’s top 3 wine selections
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THE ULTIMATE ROMANCE
Indulge your senses on a trip to France
CAPE TOWN’S ADVENTURE SPORTS SCENE
Skydiving, abseiling, ziplining and quad biking
HIT THE ROAD – CAR REVIEWS
BMW M2 & Lexus NX
A look into Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
88 LEOPARDS & LUXURY
Abalone Pool Villas, Paternoster
92 SEASIDE BLISS
A weekend jaunt to Paternoster
96 BEST OF THE WEST
As much as I love the sun, I love the cold, too. It brings with it cosy fireplace socials, comfort food, and rain… (we’ll welcome bucket loads this year, thank you!).
In this issue we’ve made sure to highlight some top events to attend, a dream holiday or two, a look into the new Norval Foundation in Steenberg, and a few scrumptious recipes to dive into – the white bean and tru e soup is out of this world, by the way.
On our ‘conscious living’ journey we’ve also focused on plastic waste and a few tips on how to be more mindful in reusing what we already have and minimising the use of single-use plastic items.
Enjoy the read!
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ISABELLE SCHELTJENS
Born in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1981, Isabelle Scheltjens developed a passion for art at a very young age. She was formally trained at the Antwerp City Institute for Decorative Arts and Crafts before she married talented glasswork artist Dirk Neefs who opened her eyes to the craft of using and manipulating coloured glass as a means for artistic expression.
Over the years and through tireless trial and error, Isabelle developed and honed an original and contemporary spin on classical pointillism, whereby she fuses together thousands of glass fragments of varying sizes and a complex spectrum of colours and textures to achieve the finished artwork.
Up close, these glass fragments appear to form an abstract image but, at a distance, the true subject is revealed, most often a portrait, which is rendered beautifully and with a striking resemblance to the original. This is the inspiration behind her art’s ethos - “distance creates beauty” - and is perhaps a comment on how a lack of perspective often greatly impedes our ability to appreciate beauty.
Isabelle’s work can be found at The Boutique Gallery in Franschhoek and Camps Bay, Cape Town www.theboutiquegallery.co.za
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SCENE
Isabelle Scheltjens, Karen Wykerd, and Christine Crowley are three artists with vastly di erent styles, all of which however create artwork that pivots on themes of perception. These artists’ striking compositions compel us to take a step back (literally and figuratively) and view them through the subjective filter of the artist’s mind.
KAREN WYKERD
After a career in the advertising industry, Karen Wykerd rerouted her profession to become a full-time artist.
Focussing on urban landscapes, Karen strives to portray glimpses of the bustling city streets of Cape Town, its quieter shady parks, and its ever-present flattering natural heritage of embracing oceans and bordering mountains.
In her latest body of work, the artist explores Cape Town’s monuments and gardens, juxtaposing the static, lifeless, man-made statues of bronze or stone with their contradictory surrounds; an environment full of life, movement and change. Her extraordinary use of colour, light, and layers of thin-wash are applied in such a way as to create imagined, dreamlike scenes rather than accurate snapshots of the city. In this way, she transforms and elevates everyday urban scenes to something extraordinary: as though imagined or remembered from a dream.
Karen’s work can be found at the StateoftheART Gallery in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town www.stateoftheart-gallery.com
CHRISTINE CROWLEY
Christine Crowley is a contemporary fine artist based in Cape Town. She grew up in York in the north of England, where she studied at the York School of Art, before completing her formal education at the Guildford & Farnham Schools of Art.
In her paintings, Christine essentially expresses how she perceives and experiences scenes, people, objects, and events. As such, her artwork is a wholly subjective depiction of emotion and perspective that (using a limited palette) favours a combination of depth, contrast, brush strokes, and line work as its emotive language.
Christine’s style is di cult to pinpoint, swaying between contemporary figurative and abstract figurative. Her latest artwork, however, has turned more towards abstract expressionism, consisting of a bright and intriguing collection of colour fragments and shapes. Her paintings do feature discernible figures, but these are seen emerging from haphazard colours and shapes, rather than constituting a dominant focal point.
Christine’s work can be found at the StateoftheART Gallery in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town www.stateoftheart-gallery.com
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NORVAL FOUNDATION
South Africa’s newest art scene is an enchanting confluence of art, nature, and culture.
BY THEA BECKMAN
Located right next door to the highly esteemed Steenberg Wine Estate in Cape Town, the Norval Foundation is a brandnew centre for the research and exhibition of 20th and 21st Century visual art. Having just opened its doors to the public at the end of April, the Norval Foundation welcomes guests to engage in a great range of enchanting activities, from guided tours of the fascinating exhibits and getting wonderfully lost in the sculpture garden, to enjoying a glass of wine in the elegant upstairs bar and sitting down to lunch or dinner in its contemporary eatery, The Skotnes Restaurant & Bar. This is the Norval Foundation.
EXHIBITS
The lifeblood of the Norval Foundation – the art exhibits – have been provided by the Norval family whose aim it has been to create a selfsustainable centre for art and a platform for local and international artists. The Homestead Art Collection, which has been lovingly assembled by the Norval family for over the past two decades, is regarded as one of the leading collections of 20th Century South African art, with works by Peter Clarke, Sydney Kumalo, Ezrom Legae, Irma Stern, Trevor Makhoba, Edoardo Villa, Anton van Wouw, and the restaurant’s namesake, Cecil Skotnes, and more.
The Norval Foundation is also home to Bruce Campbell Smith’s Revisions Collection and the Edoardo Villa Estate Collection, amongst others, and boasts a research library whose shelves groan with an extraordinary assemblage of literature and publications on South African art.
The art installations in the various exhibit rooms tell the captivating and often tragic stories of talented artists whose su ering is a recurring theme amongst their people, allowing the visitors an intimate and emotional glimpse into their culture, struggle, and unique journey.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS
The Norval Foundation’s enormous, state-of-theart building is an architectural marvel to behold; yet despite its scale, it has been considerately designed to empathize with its environment without disrupting the neighbouring wetlands’ delicate ecosystem that is home to the endangered Leopard Toad. It draws 50% of its energy needs from roof-mounted solar panels, while all grey water is treated and re-used to keep the sculpture garden watered and lush.
A persistent theme in the design of the Norval Foundation is the respect it pays to nature. In every exhibit room, high windows allow natural light to flood in and give visitors a sense of the outdoors, while, in the upstairs exhibit, panels displaying artwork stand side-by-side with floor-to-ceiling windows that a ord breath-taking views of the gardens, which are wrapped respectfully around the protected wetlands.
In this way, the Norval Foundation is as much a celebration of visual art as it is of nature, allowing
visitors to steep in the stunning natural surroundings while appreciating the creative expression of local and international artists.
THE SKOTNES RESTAURANT & BAR
What better way to conclude a lengthy amble around an art museum than with a little wine and a fine meal? Named after legendary South African artist and teacher, Cecil Skotnes, the Norval Foundation’s resident restaurant is trendy and contemporary with uncompromised views of the spectacular sculpture garden and the dramatic Constantiaberg beyond. Executive Chef Phil de Villiers extends the theme of celebrating South African culture well into the menu, which is inspired by local cuisine with a contemporary twist, while the wine menu is fantastically diverse, representing both the wellknown, heavy-hitting estates and the smaller, othe-beaten-track boutique wineries.
CAPE TOWN’S NEWEST ART SCENE
Under the visionary guidance of Executive Director Elana Brundyn and her team of museum professionals, the Norval Foundation has successfully established a platform upon which art predominantly from South Africa can be showcased, celebrated, and enjoyed. From its eight enormous exhibit spaces to a gorgeous and kaleidoscopically colourful sculpture garden, the Norval Foundation is a proud monument to art, to nature, and to the fine experiences locals and tourists alike have come to expect from our beautiful city.
The Skotnes Restaurant & Bar. Photograph by Claire Gunn
Kutlwano Mokgotjwa, Elana Brundyn, Owen Martin, Karel Nel, Talia Naicker and Robin Kirsten of Norval Foundation. Photograph by Claire Gunn
WHAT’S ON
Plenty of fun-filled events and activities to keep you busy! Get out there!
TASTE THE HELDERBERG
This annual showcase of food and wine is a great excuse for a weekend break in the countryside. Sample some of the region’s latest wines and enjoy a range of food stalls, as well as a chocolate bu et.
When: 8 June 2018
Where: The Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West Entry: R150 p/p (www.wineroute.co.za)
FRANSCHHOEK MYSTERY WEEKENDS
This fun concept includes a selection of fun-filled, bespoke Franschhoek experiences, which are revealed only when you check-in for the weekend. The package includes two nights’ accommodation, an exclusive Friday night get together, daily breakfast, dinner on Saturday night, and lunch on the Sunday.
Entry: Prices start from R5 300 per couple for 2 nights (mysteryweekend@franschhoek.org.za)
DELHEIM JAZZ & CHEESE FONDUE
Live jazz, wine, and cheese make the perfect combination, and this event has them all. Every Sunday guests can enjoy a concert in Delheim’s cosy downstairs cellar where cheese fondue is served along with their award-winning wines.
When: Every Sunday from 24 June26 August 2018
Where: Delheim Wines, Stellenbosch
Entry: R450 p/p (www.webtickets.co.za)
TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY KIDZ SEASON
Explore Table Mountain with your children during the Cableway's Kidz Season, when two kids ride for free with an adult who has purchased a Kidz Season adult return ticket online or from the Lower Station Ticket O ce. Upon arrival kids will receive a sticker or temporary tattoo and a Kidz Season activity book, in which they will find vouchers for free treats from the Shop at the Top and Table Mountain Café.
When: 27 April - 24 September 2018 (excluding the cableway's annual maintenance period 23 July - 5 August)
Where: Table Mountain Cableway
Entry: R250 (www.tablemountain.net)
KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL
This annual sport and lifestyle event has become an institution on South Africa’s winter calendar, and visitors can once again look forward to delicious food, as well as a variety of concerts, sporting events, and children’s entertainment.
When: 29 June - 8 July 2018
Where: Various venues in Knysna Entry: Varies according to the event (www.oysterfestival.co.za)
JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL
The popular festival returns with a great range of South African comedians and some international variety acts.
This year, Disney on Ice is back with Dream Big, a show that features eight Disney princesses. Expect an enchanting journey filled with pixie-dust!
When: 11 - 15 July 2018
Where: Grand Arena, GrandWest Entry: Tickets start at R50 p/p (www.computicket.com)
FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE
The French-inspired festival embraces the town's French heritage with delicious gourmet food, live music and wine tasting.
When: 14 & 15 July 2018
Where: Franschhoek Huguenot Monument Entry: R350 p/p (Saturday entry); R280 (Sunday entry) to the food and wine marquee (www.webtickets.co.za)
AUGUST 2018
ROBERTSON SLOW FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Rediscover the romance and magic of wintertime in the Robertson Wine Valley. Celebrate unique food and wine pairings and experience the charm of country life. Walk under the stars, taste local cuisine and sip delicious wines from the valley. Expect slowly made and slowly enjoyed o erings at this year’s event.
When: 3 - 5 August 2018
Where: Various venues in the Robertson Wine Valley
Entry: Prices vary according to the event. Book directly with the host (www.robertsonslow.com)
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall and based on the 1998 Oscar winning film of the same title, Shakespeare in Love is a romantic comedy that promises witty one-liners as well as a beautiful love story.
When: From 14 August 2018
Where: The Fugard Theatre
Entry: Tickets start at R150 p/p (www.thefugard.com)
HOMEMAKERS EXPO
THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Chocolate-lovers are going to go crazy for this event — enjoy a chocolate fountain, a range of artisanal treats, as well as live music, and gin, wine and bubbly bars.
When: 18 August 2018
Where: Anura Estate, Stellenbosch
Entry: R150 p/p (www.webtickets.co.za)
Looking for inspiration and new ideas? The expo will showcase the very latest in home, décor, design and lifestyle trends. Look out for displays from top brands and local producers.
When: 30 August - 2 September 2018
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Entry: R90 p/p (www.quicket.co.za)
A FOOD LOVERSkingd
Chef Liam Tomlin’s lauded tapas-inspired concept, Chefs Warehouse, arrives in the spectacular Cape Winelands.
BY THEA BECKMAN. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAIRE GUNN
One might say that it’s any restaurant’s goal to prioritize taste - although we’ve all had experiences to the contrary - at Chefs Warehouse at Maison in Franschhoek, that focus is taken to stratospheric heights. Executive Chef Liam Tomlin, and his protégé Chef David Schneider allow neither rules nor convention to get in the way of their art, combining flavours and textures in an unconventional fashion to produce dishes that will make your eyes close gleefully as you savour layer upon layer of new, exciting, and absolutely lipsmacking flavour sensations.
Now, with the newest instalment of Chefs Warehouse having opened at the beautiful Maison Estate in Franschhoek, diners are treated to a feast for both the stomach and the eyes.
THE CHEFS
Within the gastronomical echelons of South Africa’s culinary scenes, Chef Liam Tomlin has established a formidable reputation for himself. Having successfully launched two other Chefs Warehouse restaurants on Bree Street and at Beau Constantia, Chefs Warehouse at Maison is the third, most recently launched iteration of his awardwinning tapas concept. Since November 2017, the restaurant, together with Chef Liam’s talented protégé David Schneider, has proudly continued the tradition of absolutely blowing diners away with its sensational food.
THE FOOD
“Joining forces with the beautiful Maison Estate in Franschhoek is a great fit for Chefs Warehouse,” says Chef Liam. “It just feels right.”
Combined with its location in an old, rustic yet elegant farmhouse right in front of the autumnal coloured vineyards of the Maison Wine Estate, you’ve got an experience that you’ll rave about for several months to come.
The menu is simple. Diners get to choose from a varied list of starters and desserts, but the main event is a tapas experience for two consisting of three glorious waves of tapas-inspired dishes that explore both local and international themes. The lineup of dishes undoubtedly changes with the seasonal availability of ingredients but our meal featured seared Franschhoek trout in a Korean spiced marinade with fresh apple, kohlrabi, and ginger; a velvety, rich Jerusalem artichoke risotto that left us both utterly stricken with pleasure; and minihomemade vetkoek with a rich, smoky African sweet potato and bone marrow slaw, Belnori goat’s cheese mousse, and soured celeriac rémoulade.
We also had linefish sashimi in an atchar-spiced carrot dressing with coconut slivers and curry oil fried onions, and rare blesbok loin on a parsley and spinach purée with green peas, hazelnut, anchovy, and tru e dressing, all topped with long, crispy
Chef & Owner David Schneider
strings of Kataifi pastry. This is just to list the highlights of the fabulous variety of dishes served to us on our visit.
Chefs Warehouse’s wine list celebrates the awardwinning wines produced at Maison Estate, of which we sampled the elegant Chenin Blanc Reserve 2016, the opulent Chardonnay 2016, and the seductive Shiraz 2014. It also features a careful selection of wines from neighbouring farms in the Franschhoek valley.
MAISON ESTATE
The farmhouse at Maison Estate was previously the family home of none other than Chris Weylandt of the Weylandts designer furniture brand. This served as the inspiration behind the name “Maison”, which translates to house or home in French. And it’s this beautiful homestead, perched beneath a clutch of towering oak trees, that is now home to Chefs Warehouse.
Inside, the décor is rustic and farmhouse-inspired, yet comfortable, warm, and sophisticated. Outside, a terrace o ers ample seating while enormous harvest tables on the lawns o er large parties of guests a gorgeous setting in which to enjoy a meal. Also of special note is the exceptional service and the careful, respectful attention guests are paid by the sta and by Chef David Schneider himself, who makes periodic tableside visits to explain the various dishes to you.
A MUST-DO EXPERIENCE
With two other instalments of Chefs Warehouse much closer to the city, some might question the point of driving out to Franschhoek to experience Chef Liam Tomlin’s tapas-inspired concept. Those people have obviously never been to Franschhoek before and certainly not to Maison Estate, which is one of the most glorious settings on earth, where guests can drink in spectacular views of the vineyards and mountains while drinking, in equal measure, the estate’s beautiful wines.
Several of South Africa’s top echelon chefs count Chefs Warehouse amongst the country’s best restaurants, including Michelin-starred Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, Reuben Ri el (Reuben’s) and Rudi Liebenberg (The Planet, Mount Nelson Hotel). While my culinary prowess couldn’t hold a candle to these powerhouses, I can certainly and most ardently agree with them. SV
Bookings are essential. www.maisonestate.co.za/restaurant
Eat EAT
THE CAPE’S UNUSUAL AND MOST UNFORGETTABLE DINING EXPERIENCES
The injection of something new and unusual into the standard dining experience can truly lift it and make it far more memorable. How about spectacular, everchanging views of the ocean and mountains while you eat? Or dining with strangers from near and far while indulging in beautiful food and wine? These are the restaurants that have gone far beyond the ordinary to deliver exceptional and unforgettable dining experiences.
REVERIE SOCIAL TABLE
Reverie Social Table is a brilliant concept in social dining, where the entire restaurant dedicates itself to serving a single table of up to 18 guests, many of which have travelled from abroad to visit our fair shores. Within the sanctity of this small and intimately lit restaurant, electronic distractions are put aside in favour of conversation, while owner and Head Chef Julia Hattingh whips up five courses of gastronomical genius. Each of these courses is carefully paired with wines from a local estate. Reverie Social Table is a place
to experience truly great food and wine while embarking upon the social adventure that is meeting complete strangers and turning them into partners-in-wine.
A 226A Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town C info@reverie.capetown, 079 060 6971 W www.reverie.capetown
BISTRO SIXTEEN82
Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Estate carries a resounding reputation as one of Cape Town’s finer restaurants, where the food is always exceptional and the setting elegant and trendy. Now, Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin has teamed up with ABALOBI to o er diners “hook to cook” seafood that comes straight from the ocean. ABALOBI is a trail-blazing sustainable fishing initiative that cuts out the middleman and directly connects traditional, small-scale fisher folk in seaside communities with participating restaurants and the guests that eat there. Chef Kerry Kilpin then transforms this bounty into the most extraordinarily delicious dishes, which pair beautifully with Steenberg estate’s wines.
A Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town C reservations@bistro1682.co.za, 021 713 2211
W www.steenbergfarm.com
THE TEST KITCHEN
There could be no surer way to impress a date or the in-laws than by taking them to The Test Kitchen at the atmospheric Old Biscuit Mill. This ultra-contemporary eatery delivers a sublime multi-course fine dining and wining experience with the unstoppable Executive Chef Luke Dale Roberts at its helm. For the last six years, The Test Kitchen has been voted “Restaurant of the Year” at the Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards. What makes it unusual? The restaurant is divided into two distinct areas: as you enter, the sultry and seductive “dark” room, where you indulge in a few hors d’oeuvres and cocktails; followed by the “light” room, where you complete your culinary journey. Which one will you gravitate towards? The Test Kitchen is undoubtedly not just a restaurant; it’s an experience that e ortlessly blends art and gastronomy to produce exquisite food.
A The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town C reservations@thetestkitchen.co.za, 021 447 2337
W www.thetestkitchen.co.za
TOP OF THE RITZ
The Ritz has practically become a synonym for luxury, and with its recent extensive facelift after its original build in the 1970s, this iconic hotel is once again in her prime. From the Top of The Ritz revolving restaurant, diners can admire the spectacular everchanging views of the Atlantic Ocean, the peninsula’s dramatic mountain scenery, and the glittering lights of the Cape’s seaside suburbs, while indulging in a seven-course gourmet dining experience prepared by Group Executive Chef Adrian Cook. You can also enjoy skyline sundowners in the champagne bar on the 22nd floor for R150 p/p.
A Ritz Hotel, Camberwell Road & Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town C info@theritzcapetown.co.za, 021 439 6010 W www.theritz.co.za SV
HOLIDAY LIVING
Sam Muir, head architect and owner of MINC has transformed the Waterfront Stay’s holiday apartments at the V&A Waterfront and Granger Bay. She wanted a comfortable vibe that was still luxurious, with some “South African flavour kept contemporary.” Her aim? To create warmth and soul with personality – a home away from home.
BY LAURA JONES
ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGNER: SAM MUIR, MINC PHOTOGRAPHER: ADAM LETCH
ABOUT SAM
Architect Sam Muir has a passion for interior spaces and her architecture. She graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2004 and has worked for The Paragon Architect Group & Metropolis Design before opening up her own interior design practice, MINC, in 2009.
WAITING FOR THE SUN
“We used a neutral palette as a base, with a balance of clean lines, textures and natural materials. We layered this with texture and points of interest like art and accessories that reflect Cape Town in a non-tourist way!” Moody blues, petrol-greys and charcoals tie in with the everchanging views from each apartment overlooking the ocean, canals or yacht club.
RISE ON THE VERTICAL
Clean lines and squares are used to create simplicity. Vertical lines from the oversized Indigenus planter contrast with box frames in the background drawing the eye upwards. There’s a focus on furniture, artwork and accessories from local designers. The Nguni coat hooks are by Vogel Design.
HORIZONTAL IN THE KITCHEN
Clean, simple and ultra modern with a muted multi-toned palette and sweeping horizontal lines emphasising open space. This is pure holiday style – quiet and glamorous.
WHERE TO SIT?
Look how an inconspicuous wall becomes an integrated, functional workspace with an oversized mirror that imitates a doorway. The furniture is by LIM and the mirror, Weylandts.
Keeping it sweetly South African with framed photographic prints by Cape Town photographer Andrea Nixon whose passion for nature bears influence on the varied Karoo style colours. “Each space has a layered e ect to give texture and the feeling of comfort and wellbeing”, says Sam.
KAROO TUIN
KEEPING THE BALANCE
Combining shapes has a powerful e ect on design. The eye is drawn to such a strong pairing between circle and rectangle that little personal e ects, such as a beach bag or a sentimental frond are at home in the simplicity. Mirror by Dark Horse.
ALL IN ONE
Shape, texture, space and form were key design elements. A Fibre Design rug delineates the space between bedroom and bathroom and the furnishings are big on comfort. Plush bedding, a standalone tub, textured rattan seating and a heated towel rail spell luxury.
KEEPING THE BALANCE
The power of pairing and matching items can never be underestimated in the search for balance. Note the big loop in the chunky knit blanket that brings textured style, layered over crisp linen. The design is in the detail.
NEUTRALS - WHERE TO START?
LET’S GO OUTSIDE
Contemporary holiday living at its best with easy lounging and lots of practical space for eating and drinking in an intimate setting. www.waterfrontstay.co.za www.minc.co.za SV
Sam suggests focusing on large pieces of furniture first – use this as your foundation or starting block. “Use a neutral fabric with simple, clean lines. Add interest using colour and texture in the accessories and smalls. You can always mix them up, but it’s costlier to change a sofa!”
COLOUR IN LIVING
Combining vibrant colour and bold visual flair with clean architectural lines, this family home in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, is a classic study in the power of contrasts.
BY ROBYN ALEXANDER
INTERIOR DESIGNER: KIM STEPHEN
STYLING: SVEN ALBERDING
PHOTOGRAPHER:
WARREN HEATH/BUREAUX
The best preparation for stepping over the threshold of this gloriously colourful home in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, is a quick browse of the gorgeous Pinterest boards created by its interior designer, Kim Stephen. Those boards simply sing with vibrant colour – they have names like ‘Perfect Pink’, ‘Tangerine Dream’ and ‘Yellow Love’ – and yet the bursts of brightness are also framed within the crisp, clean lines of Kim’s classic-yetcontemporary design ethos.
As on Pinterest, so it is in this home, which Kim redecorated for a young family during a major renovation. On the one hand, there is a sense of graceful classicism
that includes a confident use of black and white. As Kim explains, the black and white ‘works as a foil to the vibrant colour – balancing and grounding it’. On the other hand, there is that bold colour, which combined with a number of other strongly individual choices, gives the scheme a dynamic energy.
The bright orange exterior of the front door, for example, opens onto a supremely elegant hallway and stairwell that features poured terrazzo floors and a textured charcoal wallpaper – as well as a tall potted palm tree and a number of artworks, including an eye-catching series of brightly coloured silkscreens by South African artist Stephanie Watson.
Kim cleverly uses colour to balance architectural elements in her spaces. A good example of this is the dark green paint colour she chose for the built-in kitchen cabinets in this house – an unusual selection that perfectly o sets the visual power of the charcoal-framed, wood-burning fireplace at the other end of the open-plan living-dining-kitchen space.
The homeowner’s daughter at play in the elegant entrance hall and stairwell. Key decor elements in this space include a textured grey wallpaper – Textures Végétales by the French wallpaper manufacturer Élitis – as well as custom-poured terrazzo floors, a tall potted palm tree and large-scale floral-print curtains in Parfum d’Ete fabric by Manuel Canovas.
In the open-plan living-dining-kitchen area, interior designer Kim Stephen used bright colours – but always ‘balanced and grounded’ by classic black and white. The deepbuttoned and unusually blue Chesterfield couch is topped with scatter cushions in a black and white animal print, and Pierre Frey’s Arty fabric, as well as a one-o printed cushion featuring a beach scene, which was discovered in a store down a little side street during a holiday in Saint-Tropez.
Across the front of the dining and living space are French doors that open onto an uncovered, narrow terrace. It was going to have a pergola over it, says Kim, until she substituted that idea for the four huge grey planters, with lime trees in them, which adorn the space instead. It’s a boldly elegant idea that creates a much more modern feel than a pergola would – and the homeowners confirm that the trees provide a great supply of limes to boot.
The family’s bedrooms (as well as a petite home o ce, which features a fresh green ombre wallpaper by Designers Guild) are all upstairs. All these first-floor rooms lead o a hallway that has been furnished as a casual pyjama lounge and features a glorious view across Cape Town towards the distant Durbanville hills.
Kim Stephen works on interior-design projects in Cape Town and London; for more information and to contact her, visit kimstephen.com.
From the makers of Bathroom Butler comes LIQUIDRed.
Featuring inspired design, quality engineering and a unique wall mounting system that’s probably stronger than your walls. And LIQUIDRed is so a ordable that it will transform your bathroom without leaving you in the, er…. red.
The built-in kitchen cabinetry is painted a dark shade of green – an unusual choice that forms a lovely counterpoint to the charcoal-grey mantelpiece and fireplace on the other side of this large, open-plan room. The joinery is by Nicolwood Custom Made Furniture & Kitchens in Wynberg, Cape Town (021-761-8735), and the Hicks pendant hanging lights were sourced in the USA – designed by Thomas O’Brien of Aero Studios, they are fast becoming classics. At the marble-topped kitchen island are three custom-made counter stools covered in durable woven ra a.
Interior designer Kim Stephen in the dining space of the ‘outdoor room’ or patio area. Behind her beyond the railing is the swimming pool. The wooden dining table is from Block & Chisel and the brightly coloured Eames-style chairs are from Chair Crazy. The botanical artwork is a JungKoch-Quentell teaching panel, available through Hagemann.
Similar to the extensive patios and terraces that are in widespread use in Durban and Johannesburg but still relatively new to Cape Town houses, this ‘outdoor room’ includes both dining and lounging areas. Via the use of glass folding doors, it can be closed up during more inclement weather or completely opened to the elements during the city’s long, hot summers.
Above left: The casual ‘pyjama’ lounge area at the top of the stairs is furnished with a sky-blue couch and bench from La Grange Interiors. The curtains are made from a Manuel Canovas fabric – Bella, in Rose Indien – and the black and white artworks are by Cape Town artist Kurt Pio. The graphic black and white rug, which is layered over wall-to-wall jute flooring in a style also used in the first-floor bedrooms, is from Herringbone in Hout Bay, Cape Town.
Above right: A perfectly petite home o ce is situated on the first floor of the house. It features Saraille – a lovely ombre wallpaper by Designers Guild in Grass – on the walls, and a charming white chair that is an upcycled find from a Stellenbosch junk store.
The main bedroom has a relatively muted colour palette, with the bright tones of the recently acquired artwork adding a few more vibrant tones. The bed was custom made by Moorgas & Sons to a design by interior decorator Kim Stephen; the wooden bedside tables are from Block & Chisel. The graphic rug, which is layered over wall-to-wall jute flooring, is from Herringbone in Hout Bay, Cape Town.
In the guest
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bathroom leads out onto a private courtyard. The custom-made terrazzo floors are based on the design used at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The black and white bath and standing towel rail are both from Victorian Bathrooms. SV
That 70’s Show
Home décor inspiration from the 70’s.
1. Floor lamp, Roche Bobois, from R68 960; 2. Damara media unit, Weylandts, R16 140; 3. Bocci 28 cluster ceiling lamp, Crema Design, POR; 4. Bel Ombre Aqua scatter, SHF, R1 000; 5. Diamond Geometric scatter, SHF, R1 500; 6. Splashy wall art, SHF, R1 950; 7. Odea 4-seat sofa, Roche Bobois, R92 090; 8. Colonial Co ee Table 700, SHF, R4 000; 9. Eskimo lamp, Roche Bobois, from R26 820; 10. Large cactus vase, SHF, R450
We’ve rounded up ideas from two top bathroom experts about current and future trends.
BY LAURA JONES
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO GIVE YOUR BATHROOM A LIFT?
"Make the space uniquely yours" says owner and founder of Victorian Bathrooms, Margaret Goodale, although she cautions, “While it’s wonderful to be on trend, it’s equally prudent to keep the basics timeless and rather accessorise with easily replaceable fittings which can be updated once the fashion moves on.” She’s right of course, a fresh look is achievable with small changes.
SO, WHAT DOES THE 2018 BATHROOM LOOK LIKE?
“There’s nothing quite like a boldly beautiful and distinctively individual wallpaper with a painted bath to match to create the ultimate drama”, says Margaret. The industrial ‘look’ is complete with wrought iron shower screens, textured, tiled walls, and metro tiles with cement toned grouting.
Cara Saven Wall Design
Victorian Bathrooms and Cara Saven Wall Design
WHAT DESIGN ERA ARE WE LOOKING AT FOR INSPIRATION?
Bespoke Bathrooms owner Lisa Millbacher suggests that there’s definitely a throwback in bathroom design, “Specifically with 70s and 80s features such as terrazzo finishes and Memphis-style design.” Terrazzo is remembered as little chips of marble or granite mixed with concrete and polished to give it a smooth, speckled surface.
“It’s making its way into kitchens too,” says Lisa and it’s being incorporated into soft furnishings as a design style.
“The new Memphis-style… a little kitsch, with bright colours and graphic lines is being utilised with simpler lines and angles and a chalkier palette so that the colour mix is on trend.” Memphisstyle is the outlandish boundary pushing the David Bowie style of pop culture in the 80s. It's quite radical, with punchy colours and rock ‘n roll style design.
Bespoke Bathrooms
Victorian Bathrooms
WHAT ABOUT PATTERNS AND COLOURS?
“Think di erent metallic finishes such as unlacquered brass hardware and taps with a gold bevel mirror against a stark white palette,” says Lisa. Hexagon, herringbone, fragmented and chevron floors and wall tiles are the hottest trends right now. Inspiration comes from ageold patterns, and creative tiles continue to get bigger every year. This includes large but thin porcelain slabs to cover surfaces like counter tops and cabinets. Madly vibrant, a little o -thewall, yet sleek and sophisticated. That’s the brief for model bathrooms of the year and it’s sounding like the most creative yet. SV
Bespoke Bathrooms
Bespoke Bathrooms
RETHINK PLASTIC
Around 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year, half of which is for single-use. What can we do about it?
CAMPBELL
JENNIFER
Over the last 50 years, plastic consumption has risen at an alarming rate — Plastic Oceans Foundation estimates that around 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide every year, and 14 percent of all litter comes from beverage containers like water bottles (not including caps and labels). Since only around nine percent of plastic is actually recycled, it has become one of the fastest growing environmental problems of our time. It may seem like an overwhelming task, but it's time to take responsibility for our day-to-day plastic use.
CUT BACK ON PACKAGING
One of the most e ective ways to cut down on single-use plastic is, of course, to opt for products that are unpackaged. It’s easier said than done, as unfortunately so much of our produce still comes wrapped up in bags and punnets. Where possible, take your own containers and bags to the supermarket for fruits and vegetables, and choose loose items rather than pre-packaged produce. Even better, do your shopping at one of Cape Town’s many markets, like the Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day, which is held at Granger Bay at the V&A Waterfront every Saturday. The weekly event o ers a great opportunity to support the non-profit city farm as well as local farmers and artisans while you stock up on fresh herbs, veggies, fruits, and ethically-sourced meat and seafood. Take your own bag or basket along and enjoy some plastic-free shopping in a lovely setting.
SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES
by Claire Gunn
... the Oranjezicht City Farm Market o ers a great opportunity to support the non-profit city farm as well as local farmers and artisans while you stock up on fresh herbs, veggies, fruits, and ethically-sourced meat and seafood.
A relatively new (and much needed) addition to Cape Town, Nude Foods is a completely plastic-free grocery store. All of the products in the shop are stored and packaged in reusable containers, like glass jars and cotton bags. The focus of the store is on non-GMO produce and dried goods like legumes and lentils, and because there is a weigh-and-pay system, you can choose exactly how much of each item you want, reducing food waste in the process. “The idea was inspired by personal frustration around the amount of unnecessary packaging used by other retailers for regular foods and groceries. I was aware of the growing trend of packaging-free stores in other parts of the world and became increasingly impatient waiting for someone to open one in Cape Town, so I decided to do it myself,” says owner Paul Rubin. He describes Nude Foods as "an old-school style grocer with a modern twist.” Pop in for a visit at 5 Constitution Street, Zonnebloem.
SAY NO TO STRAWS
According to a report from the World Economic Forum, at least eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year. If this continues to grow, the report warns that plastic will outweigh the ocean’s fish by 2050. It’s a frightening thought, and while straws don’t make up the majority of this weight, they are one of the most harmful of the ocean’s polluters because they are so often
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consumed by fish and entangle sea creatures.
A number of local restaurants are taking the issue seriously — the Ocean Basket franchise recently banned the use of straws and plastic bags at their restaurants, and other businesses, including El Burro, Royale Eatery, and Truth Co ee Roasting, and more, no longer provide straws.
ADJUST YOUR COFFEE HABITS
So many of us are guilty of buying co ee on the go without thinking about the wasteful single-use packaging this simple indulgence involves. It is estimated that in the
thirty years that singleuse co ee cups have been in use, over two trillion have ended up in landfills, and because of their plastic content, less than one per cent get recycled.
Eco ee Cup is a local business that makes reusable takeaway cups designed to last for years. The cups are made from bamboo fibre, which feels like a thick cardboard and is free from BPA and phthalates. The cups are available from a number of spots around Cape Town, including Nude Foods, Bean There Co ee Company, Clarke’s Bar and Dining Room, Ambeans, and Ecco il Ca e. SV
Photograph by Claire Gunn
He o, Winter!
It’s time to get cosy as the temperatures drop — why not welcome winter with a wholesome home cooked meal?
Chef Charmaine Lilje will get you inspired with scrumptious dishes that are perfect to share with family and friends. Try a warm soup packed with indulgent ingredients, make classic comforts like homemade pies, and top it all o with a cocktail with a ca eine-kick.
WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH TRUFFLE OIL
Ingredients
1 white onion finely diced
2 garlic cloves crushed 100ml olive oil
1 sprig of thyme chopped
1 punnet button mushrooms sliced
2 tins white cannellini beans, drained
1 litre chicken/beef or vegetable stock
250ml cream ½ lemon, squeezed
Salt and pepper to taste
Tru e oil to taste, roughly 10 - 20ml
Method
1. In a medium sized pot over a medium to high heat add olive oil, onions, thyme and garlic, sauté until transparent and soft
2. Add mushrooms and turn the heat up to high, brown the onions and mushrooms
3. Add the drained beans and stock, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes
4. Take the soup o the heat, add cream, lemon, salt and pepper and blend until smooth
5. Add tru e oil to taste
6. Put the soup back over a slow heat and simmer for a further 5 minutes
7. Serve with some crusty sourdough bread
HOMEMADE
CHICKEN PIE
Ingredients
SERVES 4-6
2 x 400g pu pastry, defrosted but chilled
½ white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 sprigs of thyme chopped
1 whole roasted chicken deboned, discard skin and bones (unless you are making your own stock)
300ml chicken or vegetable stock
½ lemon, juiced
250ml cream
50g rice flour
50g cake flour
20g corn flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg beaten with 20ml water (egg wash)
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 180C on convection
2. In foil base, est 20-30cm wide and 5cm deep, grease and line the base with one of the rolls of pu pastry (you may need to roll it out to fit). Reserve the second one for the top. Refrigerate
3. In a medium sized pot over a medium heat sauté the onion, garlic and thyme
4. Add the deboned chopped chicken pieces, stock, lemon and cream, and simmer for 20 minutes
5. In a separate bowl combine the flours and mix in a splash of cold water to make a slurry
6. Pour the slurry into the chicken mix and allow the mix to thicken
est 5-10 minutes
7. Add salt and pepper to taste
8. Pour the chicken mix into an oven tray and allow the mix to cool completely
9. Pour the cooled chicken mix into your prepped pu pastry base
10. Roll the second pu pastry out slightly and place on the top, turn the edges in and make a few little cuts in the top for heat to escape when baking
11. Egg wash the top
12. Place the pie into your hot oven and bake for 45 - 60 minutes
13. Serve hot with a side salad
APPLE PIE
Ingredients
10 green apples peeled, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
1 lemon juiced
80g butter
100g brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
70g cake flour
50g raisins
Method
1. In a medium size pot over a medium heat add the butter and sugar until melted
2. Add ¾ of the prepped apples to the butter mix and add the cinnamon
3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the lemon juice
4. Cook for 20 minutes and then add the remaining apples
5. Slowly sprinkle the cake flour in and stir continually until the mix starts to thicken
6. Remove from the heat and add the raisins
7. Allow the mix to cool
Pastry
300g cake flour
150g butter
80g white granulated sugar
80g brown sugar
1 egg
Method
1. Sift the flour into a bowl and crumble the butter into the cake flour
2. Add the sugar
3. Add the egg and mix until it comes together
4. Allow to cool in the fridge
5. Grease a 20-30cm round tin est 5cm deep
6. Using your fingers, press a layer of the cool dough on the bottom and the sides of the tin
7. Add the apple mix and then grate the remaining pastry over the top
8. Place the pie in a preheated oven and bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden
9. Serve with cream or ice cream
LOCATED IN CONSTANTIA, Chardonnay Deli is a farm stall, deli and restaurant. Visit the deli to stock up on locally-sourced vegetables, eggs, honey, granola, jams, preserves and cheeses. For a special treat, taste one of their home-baked breads or cakes, or make an outing of it and enjoy breakfast or lunch next to their fireplace.
Chef Charmaine Lilje creates dishes that are healthy, without compromising on flavour. The menu changes daily, but for breakfast, you can expect nutritious options like a raw energy bowl with cocoa nibs, coconut milk, dates and almond butter.
For lunch, try a chicken breast burger roll with cranberry sauce and potato wedges, or a tasty chickpea curry rootie with salad. The soup of the day makes a great winter option, and fresh pies
COFFEE COCKTAIL
Ingredients
1 shot espresso
30ml whiskey
Pinch of cinnamon
A small sprinkle of orange zest
100ml chocolate ice cream
50ml full cream milk
Whipped cream for serving
Few blocks of 80% dark chocolate grated over the top
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients except the cream and dark chocolate
2. Blend
3. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with whipped cream and grated dark chocolate SV
and quiches are baked daily. Chardonnay Deli also o ers catering services and boasts an indulgent canapé menu with options like savoury beetroot shortbread topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill and avocado; balsamic onion and pecan nut pu pastry tartlets; prawn and avocado skewers; and mini apple crumbles.
Find Chardonnay Deli at 87 Constantia Main Road. Visit chardonnaydeli.co.za for more information or call 021 795 0606 to make a reservation.
Wine
FOR THOUGHT
BY EMILE JOUBERT
Anyone with a nose to the local wine industry will have heard industry pundits, propagandists and prophets implying that this country’s wines are undervalued. Which is nothing more than a euphemism hinting that local and international consumers should be paying bigger for South African wines, and producers should be charging more.
In terms of ensuring sustainability of the economically stressed wine industry, I have nothing against this call, especially as I firmly believe that this country is making some of the best wines in the world. What this call for higher prices has done, however, has led to a surge of South African wines for which one will have to skip a few botox treatments if you want to a ord a bottle or two. And we are talking between R1 000 and R5 000 a pop, thank you very much.
Pricing wines in this rarefied space is a tad risky. Anyone buying French, Spanish and Italian grog from one of the reputable importers, for example, will know that local labels priced in this range find themselves in a category where their ability to compete internationally will come under intense scrutiny. Unlike the space where one is paying, say, R200 for a bottle of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon where few nations can compare to South Africa in the quality-to-price ratio.
I don’t mind paying well for good wine but do know that one must tread carefully if you are looking for the kind of drinking quality that backs-up the big bucks.
Lozärn is a new brand from Robertson, named after the German-
Swiss way of writing the city of Lucerne, a location featured in the history of the farm where the grapes for this wine are grown. With a price-tag nudging R500, I thought this newcomer to the South African wine scene was being a bit daring. The fact, however, that this flagship Lozärn wine is the first in the country to be made from the Carménère grape stirred my conscientious sense of duty as a commentator on matters vinous and saw the maiden wine from the 2016 vintage being put under the screw-pull.
The Carménère grape evolved in Bordeaux but is today mainly grown in Chile. Long thought to be Merlot, it is known for an agreeable juiciness and fresh acidity, just a pity the neutrality never impressed me in the examples I have had in the past.
But this wine from Lozärn is a revelation, both regarding the manner in which this rare variety is expressed on South African terroir as well as the revelation of discovering a truly great addition to the seemingly tireless local wine scene.
Coming in at 12.5% alcohol, this is an extremely elegant red wine with fine tannins, brisk red berry flavours and an intriguing dry herbal note. Not vegetal or green, more like those wild herbs left to dry in the warm sun for a decadent, exotic note. The wine is shy and discreet on the nose, and like a fine red Burgundy, it enters the mouth in a restrained way before sweeping all and sundry away with a medley of splendid red wine flavours.
The tastes of fruit, spice and flowers are gorgeous and refined, but it is the structure and mouthfeel of the wine that has made it, in my mind, an instant South
African classic. A bit of advice is to decant the wine a few hours before serving it as it is still tight in its youth, but the attention to detail will be justly awarded.
this opulence, however, runs a line of invigorating freshness, making the wine alive and sensual.
With 2015 already going down as one of the finest South African vintages in decades, this is the one that will make the Lanzerac Pionier Pinotage money well spent as the wine will age to further greatness over the next decade or two.
The anti-Pinotage brigade will probably have a hernia when realising that some of South Africa’s priciest wines are made from the grape they so like to disparage, but their numbers are shrinking exactly because of this: some of our finest wines are Pinotage, and now would be a fine time for the naysayers to retreat. Farmers are planting Pinotage on sites conducive to bringing out the best in this variety, and winemakers are getting to grips with the complex chemistry and the demands it makes during the vinification process.
Lanzerac was the first winery to release a Pinotage onto the market, back in 1959, so if you are going to fork out R850 for a bottle of wine made from South Africa’s home-grown red variety chances are this is a good bet. And the Lanzerac Pionier Pinotage 2015 is, proving that this grape can provide one of the world-class great local wines alluded to early on.
The vineyards lie to the gateway of Stellenbosch’s magnificent Jonkershoek Valley, looking out towards Cape Town and False Bay from a cool height of 400m. In the winery, cellar master Wynand Lategan allows the juice to ferment with natural yeasts, after which the wine is stuck away in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels for 21 months.
The Pionier bearing the wine’s name is Abraham Izak Perold, the brilliant oenologist professor who created Pinotage in 1925 by crossing the Pinot Noir and Hermitage (Cinsaut) varieties. And Perold’s resting soul will be stirring each time a bottle of this incredible wine is opened.
Inky and purple in the glass, the wine exudes an intoxicating aroma of mulberries and dark chocolate, with a bit of fynbos to walk on the wild-side with. The presence in the mouth is heady and luxurious: dense black fruit, dried fig and just the slightest hint of savouriness. Through
Ending on a really fresh note, money on good sparkling wine is money well spent. Champagne is obviously the reference here, but local Méthode Cap Classique has been presenting excellence for years now. Some wines in the same league as revered marques from France.
Graham Beck’s Cuvée Clive is one, and those baulking at spending R700 for South African fizz will truly see the light after experiencing this wine.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir makes the base wine after they live on the lees for 60 months. Here the fine bubbles are born – 49 million in each bottle, to be exact – as well as packing layer-upon-layer of complexity. The result is similar to what a newborn baby must experience upon taking its first breath. A foaming, cresting wave crashes through the mouth with bracing flavours of citrus and green apple followed by those characteristic notes of brioche and crushed almond. The luxurious creaminess on the palate rounds o a fantastic wine worthy of far more admiration and respect that the price-tag alone commands. SV
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MHONDORO SAFARI LODGE & VILLA, LIMPOPO
Nestled into the voluptuous and verdant 35,000-hectare Welgevonden Game Reserve in the Limpopo Province is an Eden of such luxury and exceptional calibre that adjusting to real life afterwards may very well require a couple of sessions of therapy.
BY THEA BECKMAN. PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIED; THEA BECKMAN
The five-star Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa o ers visitors to this “Big Five” game reserve lodgings of magnificence with themes of African culture, wildlife, and hospitality that are pervasive throughout, from the six-person villa complete with fully stocked bar fridges, outdoor shower, and private chef, to the stargazing platform with its telescope and sweeping views of the Milky Way.
THE WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE
Located an approximate 3-hours’ drive from Johannesburg in the Waterberg region, the Welgevonden Game Reserve is a rare malaria-free reserve that’s home to Big Five game – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and bu alo – and just about every other species of African animal you can think of, big and small.
Each turn in the road reveals imagery reminiscent of the opening scene of the Lion King movie: vistas alive with wildlife such as rhino moving about like great steel tanks, perpetually grim-faced warthogs, and baboons playfully chasing each other, careful to avoid the alpha male.
The bird life at the Welgevonden Game Reserve is also exceptional; Lilac-Breasted Rollers stand sentry on the topmost branches of the trees that dot the savannah, while shy Natal Francolins cry shrilly from the refuge of the roadside foliage. Overhead, gaudily coloured European Bee-eaters restlessly wheel and swoop; ever evading the camera lens.
THE LODGE AND ITS WILDLIFE
The Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa consists of a beautifully appointed main lodge, which functions as a reception, guest lounge, and restaurant; a spa, a “boma” for a traditional South African dinner under the stars, a curio shop, and a luxurious collection of rooms, suites, and a villa that accommodates six people.
Mhondoro has been built with the reserve’s wildlife front and centre to its operations… literally. A mere stone’s throw from the main lodge’s expansive deck is an exceptionally popular watering hole that attracts wildlife daily, including, on occasion, the reserve’s big cats. At eyelevel to this watering hole is an underground hide that is connected to the main lodge through a 65-meter long concrete tunnel, o ering guests perfectly safe, eye-to-eye encounters with the wildlife and unparalleled photographic opportunities.
Another facet of Mhondoro’s immersive wildlife experience is the fact that just about every
vantage point (indoors and out) on the lodge and villa overlooks the watering hole. And so the wildlife viewing continues while you take your lunch on the lodge’s beautiful sundrenched deck or while you brush your teeth in the comfort and luxury of your bedroom.
GAME DRIVES
Mhondoro maintains a fleet of safari vehicles that are not only bigger and sturdier than most of the animals you’ll encounter on your excursions but are also very comfortable to sit in, even while they negotiate dongas the size of the Grand Canyon. The game rangers are constantly communicating with each other, reporting sightings and sharing information over the radio, which gives guests much better odds of spotting rare, shy animals like leopards.
And after a few hours’ fruitful game viewing, the rangers stop the vehicle, usually somewhere with a beautiful view, and break out the beverages and snacks. Could it get any better than standing in the middle of the African bush with a gin and tonic
in your hand, watching the setting sun paint a blaze of fierce colours on the horizon?
MHONDORO DINING EXPERIENCES
Back at Mhondoro, the chefs subscribe to a healthy food philosophy, so the dishes incorporate a lot of fresh, organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs, many of which are grown in the lodge’s very own garden. Magnificent breakfast spreads, opulent threecourse lunches, and extravagant dinners are enjoyed either on the deck of the lodge or the villa or in the atmospheric boma, with a central bonfire to keep you warm and the songs and dances of the
local sta for entertainment.
The Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa and the Welgevonden Game Reserve into which it is nestled is one of the most beautiful places you could ever hope to visit. It is an Eden within an Eden that doesn’t shut out the outdoors as many luxury establishments do, but rather celebrates it; allowing it to percolate in. From the heavenly spa, the attentive service, and the gorgeous food to the exceptional wildlife experiences and luxurious accommodations…if there were ever a prototype for heaven on earth, Mhondoro would be it. SV
T 087 150 2314
W www.mhondoro.com
S S
EASIDE BLISS
Looking for a deluxe getaway? Enjoy a beach side break in a villa designed with luxury and comfort in mind.
BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL
Located in the pretty fishing village of Paternoster, Abalone House’s beautiful Pool Villas epitomise a level of luxury that is just right. Echoing the vibrancy of Abalone House — the boutique hotel characterised by its eclectic décor and decadent touches —the villas o er guests the chance to really unwind in absolute comfort. Located within walking distance from the beach, and with easy access to all of the town's most charming spots, the villas serve as a great base to explore. But, with the beautiful interiors and sea views, you may be hard-pressed to actually leave the premises.
THE SPACE
The two pool villas each sleep two couples or a family of four and come with two beautiful bedrooms, one of which has a private balcony looking over the sea. Both bedrooms lead out onto a patio and rim-flow infinity pool — the perfect setting for morning co ee, or sundowners with a view. When it comes to décor, the villa interiors have been beautifully designed — striking artworks adorn
the walls, there are touches of delft blue throughout, and Persian rugs brighten up the living room. Perfect for chilly weekends, the main living area has comfortable couches, and a fireplace to get cosy next to —what better way to spend a chilly evening?
A LITTLE INDULGENCE
For ultimate relaxation, take a stroll to the Healing Earth Spa, which o ers a range of African-inspired therapies. The space has four treatment rooms, one of which is customised for couples. The spa uses indigenous ingredients in their treatments, such as marula, Kalahari melon, and a vinotherapy range made with the Pinotage grape. Exfoliate and hydrate your skin with a polishing body ritual with African ginger or Mongongo nut, try an anti-ageing baobab facial, or indulge in a ritual treatment with healing African potato.
EAT UP
If you’ve worked up an appetite after a day of relaxing or exploring the area, pop into the on-site restaurant at Abalone House & Spa, Reuben’s, for dinner. Everything on the menu is made with the best local ingredients, and guests are treated to innovative flavour combinations all very much inspired by the unique atmosphere of the village.
Start with options like chilli salt squid served with a crisp vegetable salad and lime mayo; or crispy hake on pineapple-sultana chutney with an English spinach salad, miso and tru e dressing. For mains, go meat-free with a wholesome open lasagne, field mushrooms, feta, ratatouille, butternut, honey thyme cream and pine nut granola; or a vegetable curry with poppadoms and tomato salsa. Or, if you’re keen to try some local seafood for which the area is
For something extra special, Abalone Pool Villas o ers a butler service to serve a full English or continental breakfast in the villa, as well as late afternoon drinks and canapés, and dinner by special arrangement.
Leigh Longden, Abalone House’s General Manager, is exceptionally helpful and goes above and beyond in making sure your stay is near perfect. Her knowledge of the area and personable approach invaluably adds to the charm of the experience.
known, opt for the grilled line fish with herb crushed potatoes, beurre blanc and tomato ragout. Meat lovers will enjoy options like slow braised oxtail, crisp pork belly, and peppered springbok steak.
Each dish has a suggested wine pairing, so you’ll get to try a nice range of local options but be sure to leave space for dessert. Expect options like lemon cheesecake with berry coulis and mint sorbet; rooibos poached pear and apple, honeycomb ice cream and grapefruit custard; and a local cheese selection served with preserves and a glass of Cape port.
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Call Abalone House and Pool Villas direct on 022 752 2044; email info@abalonehouse.co.za or visit www.abalonehouse.co.za
WINTER SPECIAL
ABALONE POOL VILLAS
Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and delicious canapés upon arrival; products from the Healing Earth spa to the value of R500; a breakfast at the restaurant, or have it served in the villa, and a 3-course dinner at Reuben’s, or a West Coast Fish Braai in the comfort of the villa.
Cost is R9,995.00 for the 2-night stay for 4 adults sharing in the Abalone Pool Villa 2, and R10,995.00 for the 2-night stay for 4 adults sharing in the Abalone Pool Villa 1, which o ers a larger living area and kitchen as well as a private garage for 1 vehicle.
ABALONE POOL VILLAS TRAVEL
Above: Pan-Fried Prawns and Baby Squid on Avocado and Pine Nut Salad
Left: Grilled Crayfish, Mussel Risotto with Chilli and Basil
Be of the WEST
Slow down and take a weekend jaunt to Paternoster, one of the West Coast’s prettiest places.
BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL
The quintessential West Coast town, Paternoster has the kind of charm that so often characterises small, seaside villages. There’s something about the whitewashed houses set against the striking landscape, and the colourful fishing boats scattered on the beach that makes the perfect picture. But, Paternoster is not just a sleepy fishing village – spend a weekend here, and you’ll discover some of the area’s best dining, as well as an unexpected art scene and fun outdoor pursuits. Of course, if you’re simply seeking some respite from the city and want to curl up next to a fireplace with a glass of wine, there’s plenty of time for that too!
FIND A SPOT
If you’re looking for a cosy hideaway, you might consider Sugar Shack. A fisherman-style cottage, the place is ideal for a family or group of friends, as it has three double bedrooms as well as a dining and lounge area with a fireplace, and a spacious enclosed veranda. The sun deck boasts gorgeous sea views, and if you’re brave enough, there’s even an outdoor shower with hot water!
If you’re after a little glamour, Abalone House — a stylish boutique hotel — o ers comfortable rooms all set around a pretty courtyard and pool. They also have two self-catering villas, ideal for two couples. It’s close to the beach if you feel like a stroll, although the
The luxury 4-star graded Sugar Shack o ers a rustic holiday with a touch of style and is a mere two minutes walk down to the beach.
... Paternoster is not just a sleepy fishing village –spend a weekend here, and you’ll discover some of the area’s best dining, as well as an unexpected art scene and fun outdoor pursuits.
The luxurious five-star Abalone House & Spa e ortlessly blends old world elegance with eclectic decadence
interiors, jacuzzi and on-site Reuben’s restaurant may tempt you to stay indoors when the weather is chilly.
The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is a 5-star getaway that o ers guests unparalleled views of the
ocean; breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at their onsite restaurant.
Paternoster also has a wealth of guesthouses and self-catering units to choose from.
The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is a fusion of beach style and contemporary luxury with organic lines, hues and textures and an overall feeling of simplicity.
EAT OUT
Wolfgat, a restaurant by chef Kobus van der Merwe, o ers a lengthy 7-course dining experience focusing on produce (mostly self-foraged) from the area including seafood, seaweed, seasonal veldkos and venison.
Leeto Restaurant (right and below), at the Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel, is a popular favourite for beautifully crafted fine-dining fair. Think fresh-out-
EXPLORE THE AREA
Any winter trip to the West Coast is, of course, sweetened by the sight of the flowers that bring the area to life every year. Depending on the season, you can expect to see the phenomenon any time between mid-July and late September, when much of the landscape is transformed into a carpet of colour. More than 1500 species of flowers can be found in and around Paternoster, and the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve just out of town is one of the best places to see them. The nature reserve also includes Tietiesbaai, a rocky stretch of coastline with inlets, coves and pockets of pretty beach.
the-sea mussels and oysters, a cream of cauliflower soup and beef sirloin with gratin potato, carrot purée and field mushrooms.
De See Kat is loved for its relaxed ambience and perfect sea views, as well as its live music and good range of seasonal dishes. The menu is ideal for sushilovers — indulge in all the classics, or if you feel like something with a local twist, try the biltong rolls or the California rolls made with crayfish, red curry and coconut.
Another Paternoster favourite, The Noisy Oyster is a cosy, intimate space with a little bit of quirkiness thrown in for good measure. Expect fresh oysters, of course — served with the classic lemon and Tabasco, or add salsa or horseradish for an extra kick. Mains include options like seafood laksa made with prawns, mussels, fish, and calamari in a thick, spicy coconut broth served with noodles; and whole pan-roasted fish served with olives, capers, tomatoes, spring onion and new potatoes.
If the weather is good, visitors to Paternoster can enjoy horse riding trails on the beach and surrounding area. There are also guided ocean kayaking trips available — they’re a great way to see seabirds, dolphins, whales and seals, as well as penguins that have established a colony on outer rocks only accessible by boat.
ENJOY SOME ART
Stone Fish Studio and Gallery is the working studio of local artist Dianne Heesom-Green and showcases fine art by a range of professional Western Cape artists. The space often hosts artist-led workshops and classes over weekends, so if you need a creative fix, look out for their upcoming events.
The At Botha Art Gallery is another arty space in town. The gallery showcases work by actor and artist At Botha and his son Johan Botha. At also runs five-day painting holidays, where students can begin and complete a painting each day.
To find out more about the area, contact www.paternoster.info. SV
R ance THE ULTIMATE
Indulge your senses with fine flavours and beautiful scenery on a trip to France.
BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL
You’ll need time to really experience France, but for a taste of the place, pack your walking shoes and a sense of adventure. For art and culture, throw yourself into Paris to soak up its sights and sounds, or if you’re looking for something more relaxed, head to the French Riviera and the idyllic Cote d’Azur for striking landscapes and some gentle meandering.
EXPLORE THE CITIES
The Ei el Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe… Paris is packed with big sites. But, once you’ve ticked all the mustsees o your list, you may be tempted to take a stroll around the city to simply take in the atmosphere — have a leisurely co ee at a cute café, enjoy some street food (gourmet food trucks are gaining popularity), pop into a pretty boutique. There are also a number of green spaces in the city well worth a walk around. Le Jardin des Plantes is a public garden with an impressive alley of plane trees, while Le Jardin d’Acclimatation is the country’s first amusement and leisure park that was designed to preserve its 19th-century heritage. And of course, if you’re into fashion, design, food, and art, you’ll easily customise your explorations to get your fix — begin with the world-famous Champs Élysées, then wander down side streets to find gems of your own.
Beyond the capital, visitors to France are often drawn to Nice, where the French Riviera attracts anyone looking for a little glamour and beauty. Nice’s Old Town is a colourful area packed with narrow streets, galleries, eateries and shops. Around half an hour along the coast from Nice is Èze, a medieval village located on some cli s above the sea. With its alleyways and beautiful Mediterranean views, the little town is a great spot for walking.
GO OUTSIDE
Once you’ve soaked up the cities, you’ll find plenty of beautiful spaces to enjoy the outdoors. With a choice of the Alps and the Pyrenees, there are a number of
Jardin de Plantes, the main botanical garden in France.
Jardin d’Acclimatation, opened in 1860 by Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie.
Aerial view of Apollo Statue, Place Massena, Nice
options for mountain biking and hiking if you’re feeling energetic. For something truly memorable, consider a road trip around Provence. The region borders Italy and the Mediterranean Sea and is well-loved for its scenery. In fact, Provence is famous for attracting artists like Rénoir, Chagall, Cézanne and Picasso for its natural beauty. If you want to spend a few days simply exploring, Provence and the Cote d’Azur are ideal — take the back roads and enjoy the diverse landscape, from lavender fields to mountain passes, and Mediterranean beaches.
A barging trip is also a great way to see the countryside and some lesser-known villages. France has a network of waterways, and there are a number of companies that o er barge cruises on canals and rivers all over the country. Explore the historic canals near Paris, or opt for something more remote, like the canals that wind through the pretty Brittany landscape; or the Aquitaine region in the south-west.
Above: View Of Aiguines Village And Renaissance-style Chateau overlooking Lac de Sainte Croix Lake in Provence
Abbey of Senanque and blooming rows of lavender flowers at sunset, in Provence
The beautiful village of Villefranche Sur Mer on the French Riviera
TREAT YOUR TASTEBUDS
French food is known the world over, and you’ll certainly want to try some of the indulgent classics. But, don’t miss out on some of the country’s simpler pleasures while you stroll the streets — a freshly baked baguette, a warm croque-monsieur, and a buttery croissant from a local boulangerie are musts.
If you’re interested in some fine dining, you’ll be pleased to know that France is said to have more Michelin stars than any other country in the world, and Paris alone holds 70 of them. Plaza Athénée is one such Michelin-boasting spot and serves locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, including sustainable fish, rediscovered grains, and vegetables grown at the Château de Versailles — expect beautifully crafted, healthy dishes like octopus, green cabbage and tru e stew; and Atlantic sea bream with green asparagus, salicornia, and roasted pistachio nuts.
If you find yourself in the bohemian district of Port Nice, try JAN or MARIA (just across the road) — these fine dining restaurants are headed by South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. Guests can enjoy tasting menus inspired by South African favourites combined with
French techniques and fresh Mediterranean produce. For the sweet tooth, France’s many patisseries will look like heaven with their rows of pastelshaded macrons, chocolate éclairs, tarts and pretty pastries. Some of the most loved spots in Paris include Ladurée, which is famous for its double-decker macrons; Stohrer, known for its puits dámour, little round cakes filled with jam or caramelised cream and sprinkled with sugar; and Angelina, a tea house with a gorgeous gold and white interior. Whatever the weather or time of year France and all its wonderful cities make for an unforgettable must-do holiday.
JAN (top) and MARIA (above), the fine dining restaurants in Port Nice
adventure CAPE TOWN’S
SPORTS SCENE
Thrilling ways to explore the outdoors this winter
BY THEA BECKMAN
Winter has descended upon the Cape, but while we traditionally think of this season as inhospitable to outdoor sports, in Cape Town we see considerable breaks in the rainy weather. And it’s on those crisp, crystal clear winter mornings that we should come out of hibernation, get a little sun on our faces, and have an outdoor adventure. If you keep a close eye on the weather forecast and work around the periodic cold spells, here are four adventure sports that could be guaranteed to get your adrenalin surging.
SKYDIVING
Contrary to popular belief, the very best view of Cape Town isn’t from Table Mountain or Bloubergstrand, it’s from 9,000 feet above the
ground! With the Cape’s spectacular scenery composed of dramatic mountain ranges and a patchwork quilt of farmlands and vineyards, it has become an enormously popular destination for skydiving. Skydive Cape Town is a reputable company that o ers thrilling tandem skydives and the opportunity to leave your winter funk behind you on the plane as you leap into thin air.
SKYDIVE CAPE TOWN
W www.skydivecapetown.co.za
C 082 800 6290
ABSEILING
Instead of slogging the six hours it takes to get up Table Mountain’s imposing city-facing slopes, why not take the easy route: down? With an altitude of over 1,000 meters, Cape Town’s iconic megalith o ers one of the highest commercial abseiling experiences in the world, and there couldn’t be a better way to get up close and personal with her stony, fynbos-clad, and dassiedecorated countenance than to abseil down it. Abseil Africa, which calls it “dope on a rope”, is o ering a winter special for R995 per person (valid until 31st August 2018).
ABSEIL AFRICA:
W www.abseilafrica.co.za
C 021 424 4760
Photograph by ilf_/Flickr Creative Commons
ZIPLINING
Zipping over yawning chasms, lush valleys, rushing rivers, and the canopies of the Cape’s indigenous forests, gives one an unparalleled perspective on, and appreciation of just how beautiful our natural heritage is. Given the mountainous topography of the Cape, there are several locations that have become prime spots for ziplining adventures. Cape Canopy Tours arrange exhilarating tours in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, where there are 13 elevated platforms from which to cast oneself (safely) down slides of up to 320 meters, as well as a suspension bridge over a double waterfall.
CAPE CANOPY TOURS:
W www.canopytour.co.za
C 021 300 0501
QUAD BIKING
Sand dunes, mountain trails, and even vineyards… these varied landscapes are even more fun to explore from behind the wheel of a quad bike or ATV (all-terrain vehicle). Most of the quad bikes supplied by Cape Town’s adventure companies such as Extreme Scene and Downhill Adventures are automatic, so all you need to do is open the throttle and let her fly: no experience needed!
EXTREME SCENE:
W www.extremescene.co.za
C 079 666 9789
DOWNHILL ADVENTURES:
W www.downhilladventures.com
C 021 422 0388
All of these thrilling outdoor sports are weather dependent so keep a close eye on the forecast and stay in contact with the company you’ve booked through to avoid disappointment. SV
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N E X T level
The art of standing out… the refreshed Lexus NX 300 has nailed it. Lexus has joined fellow luxury manufacturers to release their version of a compact SUV. True to form they came out with one of the most luxurious on the market.
BY VANN VAN STADEN
CURIOSITY AT FIRST SIGHT
Laying eyes on the new Lexus NX 300 is sheer magic. The excitement draws you in from the getgo. Around every smooth curve, there is more to see and to explore. Head on you are greeted with the signature Lexus spindle grille. The angular body design gives it a sporty feel yet doesn’t veer o track
charger, rain sensing wipers, a multi-information display, the list goes on. It sports everything you would expect in a Lexus.
from being a mean muscle machine. Like good ol’ Doc Brown said: “The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?” The NX is a time machine, taking the compact SUV segment right into the future.
INNER BEAUTY
From the soft-touch leather on the steering wheel to the classic analogue clock, signature Lexus markings can be found throughout.
A neatly presented centre console has all the necessities tucked away, ready to be awakened by the touch of a button, or in this case, a trace of a finger on the remote touch interface. Cruise Control, dual zone airconditioning, wireless
IN CHARGE
The Lexus NX 300 has an impressive 2.0l turbo charged engine locked and loaded, ready to go on the hunt for adventure. The powertrain dishes out an impressive 175kW with 350Nm. On the Hybrid powered NX 300 h model, a 2.5l 4-cylinder engine teamed up with an electric motor is what takes the show on the road. Combining the petrol engine with the electric motor delivers a formidable 150kW. Let’s not forget about the oroad capabilities. The NX 300 E has 2WD drivetrain, delivering power to the front wheels directly, whereas the EX and F Sport models have a constant AWD configuration with its 6-speed automatic transmission. A trip on the ‘road less travelled’ can be taken in confidence.
THE MODEL LINE-UP
There are 4 models in the line-up. Starting at the entry level NX 300 E all the way up to the glorious NX 300 F Sport. All Lexus NX models come standard with a 4 year/ 100 000km warranty. All models come with their own maintenance and service plans. These plans can be upgraded or extended via the Lexus dealership network. SV
BEAST released
The wait is almost over. The much-anticipated BMW M2 Competition is heading for our shores in September 2018, and we can’t wait!
BY VANN VAN STADEN
THE FORMIDABLE M’S
Ask any motor enthusiast, adding one single letter to the name of a model can change it all. Whether its T for turbo or D for diesel, its game-changing. The letter M gets us super-excited, and we have BMW to thank for that. They have blessed us with some marvellous M’s in the past, from the M2 Coupé to the M4, and they just keep getting better. This time around it’s the BMW M2 Competition. And boy, have they set the bar high!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
BMW are the masters when it comes to luxurious fine trimmings. The interior includes special touches like the illuminated M2 logo on the backrests and the BMW M stripes on the seatbelts. In true ‘Need for Speed’ style, the model comes standard with a red push button for your ignition, with other details including the clever M1 and M2 buttons that store personal performance settings, making the M2 Competition race-ready for when you are.
BUILT TO THRILL
All the M series cars from BMW gets the adrenalin pumping without fail. The M2 Competition does that with 302kW of sheer driving pleasure. The same beast of a 6-cylinder, biturbo, 3.0l engine that puts fire in the
M3 and M4’s pipes are used in the M2 Competition. Kicking out 302kW and 550Nm torque. The duel clutch automatic model will have you flying from zero to 100km/h in 4 seconds flat and the 6-speed manual doing the same at 4.2 seconds. Your top speed in the M2 Competition is limited at 250km/h. As an additional, the M Drivers Package can equip you with a top speed of 280km/h.
ITS GO TIME
The M2 Competition will hit our shores towards the 3rd quarter of the year; you can, however, pre-order your car now already. The BMW M2 Competition replaces its predecessor, the BMW M2 Coupé. SV
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Permanent Residency is available with the acquisition of real estate to the value of €500 000 or more.
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LIGHT AND AIRY CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH DYNAMIC STYLE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Superbly conceived home for a young family, with open plan double volume reception areas leading out to covered braai terrace, pool area and easy to manage garden. Versatile accommodation comprises four bedrooms, including luxurious master suite with stackaway doors to garden, guest or housekeeper’s flatlet with separate entrance, large garage with additional storage space, and wraparound security.
View with Barbara Manning 083 407 3656. Web ref: 2044953
VICTORIAN CHARM
This gorgeous Victorian family home has been renovated to the highest standard and is a must to see! Original features include high ceilings, sash windows and wooden floors. Lovely open plan spaces centered around a gourmet kitchen which leads to a covered patio with built-in-braai, small garden and new sparkling pool. This home is perfectly positioned for all leading schools and walking distance to Cavendish Square and local restaurants. Secure parking for 3 cars. Automated gate and new motor. Extra features include: SMEG oven, double door fridge, guest toilet, laundry area, Electric fencing, alarm and external sensor beams.
View with Ruth 082 323 7550 and Anne 082 777 7107 Web ref: 2716990
CLASSY AND STYLISH IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT
Well positioned within Doordrift Village Security Complex, this Double storey home has been tastefully completed. Spacious open plan living area with study nook opening to a covered terrace and manageable garden, modern open-plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – main en-suite, guest cloakroom, direct access garage plus an extra allocated parking, engineered wooden floors and quality finishes throughout.
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A PERFECT BLEND CLASSICAL ELEGANCE AND CONTEMPORARY CHARM IN SECURE ESTATE
This is a summertime place for the family offering peace of mind with 24 hour guarded security. A distinctive & striking double volume entrance hall leads through to the light and airy open plan multiple living rooms & informal alfresco lounge with built in braai. The kitchen is open plan with a breakfast counter, SMEG appliances, feature wine rack & separate laundry/scullery & direct access to garage. The living spaces overlook the recently landscaped water wise garden and enjoy a glimpse of the mountain in a quiet & private location.
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Claremont Upper
R7 450 000
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A home created with a generous sense of heart and soul that embodies simple, stylish living. Open plan kitchen / dining room. Spacious lounge with feature morso fireplace & American shutters leading out to covered verandah, lovely easy to maintain garden, pool & summer house for lazy summer afternoons. 3 generous bedrooms main en-suite with private patio, tandem garage/laundry. Study nook. Fully alarmed and secure.
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ELEGANT HOME OFFERING GENEROUS PROPORTIONS
Silvertree is highly sought after given its easy access to Reddam House School only a few steps away. 4 Bedrooms en-suite upstairs. Open plan kitchen to living area downstairs, leading to enclosed braai patio with stacker doors.
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ELEGANT FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH QUAINT GUEST COTTAGE AND BREATHTAKING COASTAL & MOUNTAIN VIEWS
This magnificent double-storey 6 bedroom resi dence is an Entertainer’s Dream Home with an easy indoor/outdoor flow between the informal lounge, dining room and modern kitchen with separate spacious scullery and walk-in pantry. The covered entertainment deck, with outdoor fireplace, provides a cosy ambience and leads to a sparkling pool. The entrance hall leads to a further formal lounge and opens to a lush, well tended garden and a fully self contained cottage with a separate entrance.
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STOCKISTS
To get the beautiful looks and trends we have showcased in this edition, head on over to the below stores to plan your purchases.
FASHION
Audemars Piguet: www.audemarspiguet.com
Ben Sherman: www.bensherman.com
Caterpillar: www.catfootwear.co.za
Luxottica: www.luxottica.co.za
Mat & May: www.matandmay.co.za
Old Khaki: www.oldkhaki.co.za
People Footwear: www.peoplefootwear.com
Pichulik: www.pichulik.com
Picot & Moss: www.picotandmoss.co.za
Poetry: www.poetrystores.co.za
Pringle of Scotland: www.pringlescotland.com
Ray-Ban: www.ray-ban.com
Sunglass Hut: www.sunglasshut.com
Tag Heuer: www.tagheuer.com
Tread & Miller: www.treadandmiller.co.za
DÉCOR:
Abe Opperman Gallery: www.abeopperman.co.za
Block & Chisel: www.blockandchisel.co.za
Crema Design: www.cremadesign.co.za
Roche Bobois: www.roche-bobois.com
SHF: www.shf.co.za
Weylandts: www.weylandts.co.za
The Jaguar Lifestyle collection o ers a range of sophisticated yet comfortable clothing.
This season sees an increased use of Jaguar red, contrasted with black. The launch of the F-PACE inspired many of the themes, including the use of the colour blue, the introduction of repeat patterns, and of course, the perfect blend of style and practicality.
Our Heritage Collection features the Lightweight E-Type race number 23, celebrating the 1963 GT4 event winner.
We believe you’re never too young to start appreciating the art of performance. That’s why we’ve extended our Jaguar Kids range and introduced a children’s racing theme. The Kids Collection includes everything from clothes to toys.
Visit our online store at lifestyle.jaguar.co.za and explore our Lifestyle Collection.
ADVENTURE. IT’S IN OUR FIBRE.
Durability, comfort and sophistication – it’s at the core of every Land Rover we produce and reflected in every element of the Land Rover Lifestyle Collection. Our latest range continues the use of the Union Flag and the Union Flag logo graphic. We’ve also extended using the Land Rover wordmark across our lifestyle products as it has proven to be exceptionally popular.
Our Heritage Range is celebrating one of the most iconic off-road adventures of all time: the British trans-Americas crossing by the original Range Rover in 1971-1972. As it’s a Range Rover themed collection, we’ve taken the opportunity to develop products that are slightly more premium in nature.
For our youngest explorers, our forest-friends themes for boys and girls have maintained an element of the “scouting” badge theme The Range Rover collection continues delivering high-quality products in rich contrast colours, carrying the Range Rover name for the first time. We’ve also extended the range with female-focused colourways.
Visit our online store at lifestyle.landrover.co.za and explore our Lifestyle Collection.
