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Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

Happy Birthday, Neighbourhood!

This issue marks our first birthday and an entire year since we launched. And what a year it has been – certainly one of the busiest and most interesting rollercoaster rides that I’ve ever been on.

As a tribute to the last year we decided to publish Neighbourhood in numbers and quotes so you can catch a glimpse of exactly what we’ve achieved. Thank you for being part of our journey and keep on reading.

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Over the past year, I’ve gotten more pleasure out of Neighbourhood than any other brand. Bringing neighbourhoods and communities alive in print has been both fun and rewarding.

LEAH, ART DIRECTOR

I’ll never forget seeing that first issue of Neighbourhood and the feeling of pride I had in seeing all our hard work pay off. I’m so happy to be part of the team that every week puts together five great publications.

I remember first putting together the strategy for the Neighbourhood website and social media a few months before we launched. What an incredible experience to see it all come alive!

This has been the highlight of my career thus far.

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Affordable artisan food brings Woodstock locals and creatives together at Cinta Food Market WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: KIT HEATHCOCK & JOHAN LIEBENBERG

The website, cintafoodmarket.co.za, will be up and running soon.

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xplore along Albert Road opposite the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock and you’ll discover a growing cluster of fascinating businesses and co-operatives. One of these is Cinta Food Market, a converted cottage that now houses five artisan food stalls, cheerful yellow umbrellas in the front courtyard and a welcoming vibe inside.

Zak Harris came up with the idea a year ago. His mother is Cape Malay cookery expert Zainie Misbach, and his grandparents founded Biesmielllah and Noon Gun restaurants, so food runs in the family. “Woodstock has become a real melting pot. All sorts of diverse people live and work here,” he says.

“There was a need for a social space to bring people together and connect them in a neutral place where everyone is comfortable.” For local residents it’s a friendly and affordable halaal eatery where families can enjoy a good meal.

For creatives working in Woodstock, it’s a regular spot for a breakfast of freshly cooked flavours (the coffee bar is in full flow from 7.30am), and the free Wi-Fi is useful for working lunches.

First to welcome new visitors is Anni, cooking up an appetising selection of Cape Malay dishes at The Little

Bo-Kaap Kitchen, with the best potato and fennel samoosas I’ve ever tasted.

The next stall is Sim’s Concept, where Mexican fusion is just the start of Sim’s creativity as he dreams up new twists on burritos, quesadillas and more. Vimbai cooks authentic Thai street food – all the sauces are made from scratch each morning and the stir fries and curries are freshly cooked on the spot. There’s no alcohol served.

Instead, there’s an excellent coffee bar with beans sourced from Truth Coffee, and the cheerful team at Souper Juice offering a dynamic range of juices and smoothies – my ginger zing was perfect for a winter boost – and soups will be added to the menu shortly.

Cinta (pronounced chinta) means love in Malay, and the market is all about people. In selecting the businesses that share the space, Zak has found inspired chefs with a passion for their food and genuine smiles for the customers. Relationships with suppliers are just as important, and local means Woodstock itself – the excellent halaal butchery is on the corner, the dairy is across the road, and the green-grocer is close by. Small, but warm and friendly, the market looks set to grow into a thriving community hub.

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Neethlingshof: long history, short stories With a heritage stretching back three centuries, there are more than a few tales to be told at Neethlingshof

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ost visitors to Stellenbosch wine estate Neethlingshof, are familiar with its landmark fountain and the row of stately pines lining the road to the cellar. But have you ever noticed the flowers? For this most memorable symbol of the estate is hidden in plain sight, high above the doorway to the historic manor house. There, six flowers in the plaster are a permanent reminder of the woman who laid the foundations for modern-day Neethlingshof.

That woman was Maria Magdalena Marais. The young widow – her husband had died the previous year – had the cement flowers embedded in the gable in 1814: one for herself, and one for each of her five children.

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It’s but one of the stories on the farm now celebrated in the estate’s portfolio of reserve wines dubbed the Short Story Collection. Maria and her children are celebrated in Six Flowers, the flagship white wine produced on the 470ha estate. The wine is built around Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, with splashes of Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Weisser Riesling for aromatics and complexity.

“The Short Story Collection was born with The Owl Post Pinotage,” says Neethlingshof’s affable cellar master, De Wet Viljoen. Conservation is a key focus on the estate, and dozens of owl posts have been erected to encourage natural predators into the vineyards. The Owl Post Pinotage is made from a single vineyard block,

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and balances upfront red and black fruits with a spicy nose and firm acidity – perfect for a special occasion.

The same goes for The Caracal Red Blend, a classic Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. A nod to the elusive cats that have been spotted on the estate’s wilderness corridors, it’s a wine of elegance and strength – not unlike its namesake.

Speaking of namesakes, rounding out the Short Story Collection is, fittingly, a wine named in honour of the woman who started it all.

The Maria is a Noble Late Harvest crafted from Weisser Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, using vines on the high slopes of the farm where moist sea breezes create perfect conditions for the “noble rot” to occur late into the harvest period.

Marrying a fragrant bouquet of dried apricots and peaches with a balanced palate of fruitcake, honey and marmalade, it’s a fine tribute to the woman who first shaped this Stellenbosch estate.

TASTE FOR YOURSELF: Neethlingshof Estate 021 883 8988 neethlingshof.co.za

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Wines of character

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t was a truly perfect day when we visited Idiom: unseasonably hot for autumn. We were greeted with bubbly before boarding the shuttle that would take us to our mysterious venue.

After visiting Idiom’s gorgeous mountain vineyard, sampling the delicious wine and savouring food from the new menu, I felt compelled to hear the stories of the close-knit family behind the wines. Alberto and Roberto Bottega, father and son team and owners of Idiom, indulged me a little.

After 30 years of working in Joburg, Alberto decided it was time to retire.

His heart was set on the Cape, where he grew up after emigrating from Italy as a boy. In his mind he pictured himself relaxing with a glass of wine, strolling through vineyards and enjoying the majestic backdrop of mountains and ocean. Alberto says that his so-called retirement has been anything but relaxing, but immensely satisfying.

After 10 vintages of award-winning wines, the Bottega family embark on a new adventure at their mountain vineyard on the outskirts of Somerset West WORDS: LAUREN ALBERTYN IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Hide and seek WORDS: CHRIS REID

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racking furniture trends for the past few seasons, there’s an interesting shift in the use of leather in international shows and markets.

While there will always be a place for the old-school leather couch as a status piece in interiors, more cutting-edge designers are using the material in different ways to give it an updated appeal.

One of the main things we’re seeing in more conceptual product design in terms of leather is treating the material in single, flat planes or sheets. Traditional Chesterfield designs and even the more contemporary slouchy leather treatments are more mainstream in their pitch at the moment, and structural leather is the order of the day for directional pieces.

Internationally, Nendo leads the way in this almost geometrically pared-down approach to leather design, but we’re seeing local applications of the trend too.

Cape Town-based leather goods and furniture studio, Dark Horse, is known for its interesting treatments of the material, and

its new Metropolitan chair is a great local interpretation of this trend. It also features the leatherplus-metal combo that we’re seeing a lot of internationally, contrasting structure with tactility.

This trend is tied up in the shifting perceptions around materials more generally. We’re seeing a marked focus on leather alternatives in international trade shows – whether it’s with designers using fish leather or synthetic options – and while that doesn’t mean traditional leather will be superseded, it does mean people are reconsidering it in their material palette.

These new kinds of treatments revere and elevate the material rather than taking it for granted.

It’s a conscious, intentional use of leather, and something we should be seeing more and more of in the future.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Dark Horse 021 447 1462 dark-horse.co.za

Idiom’s location is unique. On our way there we mounted winding dusty roads that seemed never to end. The view, however, was out of this world.

Alberto says that he came across Idiom’s location in 1997 by chance at an auction. He took a chance and made his bid before seeing the full site because his wife had grown up in Somerset West, and, quite simply, it felt right. “Sometimes you cannot put a price on a gut feeling,” Alberto says.

The design of the new Idiom Tasting Centre (Alberto’s son, Roberto, developed the concept, and daughter Silvana added her own creative input) draws strongly on the family’s Italian heritage. “The building mirrors South Africa’s unique positioning in the world of wine – a mixture of new-world opulence and old-world elegance,” Roberto says. The design features classic Roman arches and hand-cut stone porticos. “The combination of these elements also reflects our Italian and South African roots,” he says.

When asked what makes Idiom stand out, Roberto says, “Two words: ‘wow’ and ‘delicious’”. These are two words he often hears when guests taste his wines. “The challenge is to offer a sensory food and wine experience worthy of similar comments,” he says.

When asked about his hopes for the future of Idiom, Alberto says, “We hope the new facility will allow more people to experience Idiom and that future generations of the family will show an interest in taking forward what we started.”

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Idiom 021 852 3590 idiom.co.za

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My business neighbourhood Specialising in South African olive oils, the Olive Branch Deli on Kloof Street is a champion of local artisanal food products WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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hen Omeros Demetriou became fascinated with olive products, he was inspired to open a deli stocking some of the country’s finest olive oils. The Olive Branch Deli also serves as a “community grocer”, providing local artisans and vendors, who traditionally sell at weekend markets, with a platform to market their products on a daily basis in the heart of the Cape Town CBD. Q: How did your business start?

A: T he Olive Branch Deli has its origins in the family watch shop where my father, in typical Cypriot style, was selling his home-made olives under the counter. He asked me to type out some of the recipes to share with friends and family. I happened across an article highlighting the many health benefits associated with olives and olive oil. Further research revealed that South Africa was producing some amazing olive products, but that the industry was struggling to compete against much cheaper imports. My interest led me into contributing to an

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international publication focusing on olive oil and eventually to opening the Olive Branch Deli.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: A space opened up in the Lifestyle on Kloof in November 2015, where our existing family business was already established.

Q: Why did you choose this area?

A: B esides the appeal of proximity to our family business, Kloof Street and its various branches are home to some of Cape Town’s most progressive restaurants and food concepts. Our regular interactions with chefs asking us to source weird and wonderful ingredients allow us to tap into both local and global food trends.

Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business?

A: K loof Street is ideally suited to our “community grocer” concept because it’s central to the various farmers’ markets, which makes it convenient for vendors to drop off stock during the week.

More specifically, the Lifestyle on Kloof centre has generous parking and unique traders that complement our business.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: O ur neighbours include trendy bars, fashion houses and restaurants, and there is definitely a sense of community here. Kloof Street is a creative hub for designers, tech companies and film/media agencies.

Q: What are the shop rental/ sales prices like in this area?

A: I feel that the shop rentals fairly

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reflect Kloof Street’s increasing reputation as a creative community as well as its popularity with international visitors.

Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: We are situated adjacent the anchor tenant (Woolworths), but the unconventional layout of our space means that we are partly hidden from view. People are gradually discovering us thanks to some very eloquent word of mouth and generous support of our regulars.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: A s an increasing number of local farms dedicate land for olive oil production (there are currently close to 150 olive oil producers in the Western Cape), we would certainly entertain the idea of expanding to accommodate this growing network of producers.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: We use Instagram (@OliveBranchDeli) to promote our unique pastry goods, boutique olive oils and micro coffee roasters, and customers can order our weekly organic veggie box through our website.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: O ur range of bespoke olives.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Olive Branch Deli 073 847 5499 olivebranchdeli.com

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SA’s priciest home fetches nearly R300m A

Bantry Bay home sold for R290m in May, the priciest residential property in South Africa, according to sellers Denise Dogon, CEO, Dogon Group Properties, and partners Adrien Epstein and Vicky Atlas.

comprising 5,200m2 on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. It was bought fully furnished and kitted.

The modern house by design and architecture company Saota, has state-of-the-art finishes throughout and luxurious accommodation.

The property takes up three erven

Key property points: • 2,800m2 home, including garden and terrace • 360-degree views of Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, Twelve Apostles,

Epstein says the buyer is a German industrialist who is “very happy with his purchase”.

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Clifton, the Atlantic Ocean, Bantry Bay, Robben Island as well as the Fresnaye and Sea Point lights to Mouille Point and beyond Modern, award-winning Saota design Five family bedrooms Three guest bedrooms Two staff bedrooms Open-plan living areas Level garden and terrace with wraparound swimming pool Garaging for 12 cars VIP security

Real estate sector is unique Property touches the life of every South African. It is a unique sector. It is also a complex and multidisciplinary industry. It has its own set of dynamics and, sometimes, even its own language. The real estate sector is a dynamic and valuable contributor to our economy.

NOMZAMO RADEBE, NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT, SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (SAPOA)

Work starting on Tshwane Regional Mall C

onstruction of the Tshwane Regional Mall begins this month, according to the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and Isibonelo Property Services. Building costs of the mall are estimated at R996m, with part of the funding provided by the PIC.

shopping experience for residents of Mamelodi and surrounding areas.

It is close to transport routes and 3,000 taxis are expected to operate on site daily. There are also plans to link the mall with other transport modes such as Tshwane Rapid Transit and Gautrain routes.

The mall was called a catalytic project at the Tshwane International Trade and Infrastructure Investment Conference in May. It is expected to change the

Gross lettable area has been allocated: about 17,403m 2 for fashion, 12,020m 2 for supermarkets, 8,188m 2 for general stores, and 5,031m 2 for sitdown restaurants and a food court.

The remaining space will go to government offices, medical services, general stores, health and beauty, financial services, and homeware.

Tshwane Regional Mall will supply facilities for about 600 informal traders, and offer about 3,750 job opportunities. Construction is expected to provide 1,500 job opportunities. Another 2,250 job opportunities are expected following construction, in retail, cleaning, security and maintenance.

Hotel boom in Africa T

his year is considered the year for growth in the tourism sector across Africa. The number of international visitors to Africa is forecasted to reach the 85 million mark by 2020.

Further to the recent news on Radisson Blu opening in Umhlanga, Durban, hotel group Carlson Rezidor has just announced three new

hotels to be rolled out in Africa: in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Mauritius.

Africa is considered the biggest growth market for the hotel group, with Carlson Rezidor signing a new hotel deal in Africa every 37 days and opening a new hotel in Africa every 60 days. “Africa is by far our biggest growth market,” says Wolfgang M Neumann, president and CEO, The Rezidor Hotel Group.

Carlson Rezidor also announced the signing of its first Quorvus Collection in Africa: the five-star, 244-room luxury Emerald Grand Hotel & Spa in Lagos, Nigeria.

The group also signed a new Radisson Blu Hotel Harare in Zimbabwe (245 rooms) and a Park Inn by Radisson in Quatre Bornes, the new commercial hub of Mauritius.

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Lessons from those who retire well

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very year, Sanlam conducts a survey that looks at the state of pension saving in South Africa.

Called BENCHMARK, it asks ordinary South Africans about their savings habits and how financially prepared they believe they are for retirement.

The survey also includes a sample of people already on pension. It asks them about how they built up their retirement capital, whether the income it is now generating for them is sufficient and how they are spending that money.

What makes the second part of this research particularly interesting is that it shows some clear differences between those who have retired comfortably, and those who don’t have enough. The pensioners in the group who are now better off, are simply more likely to have done a few things that may have seemed small many years ago, but are now making a very big difference:

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They started saving earlier.

This may seem obvious, but unfor­ tunately it is often only obvious in hindsight. The longer your money is invested, the more it will compound and grow. Even small contributions can become meaningful over 40 years.

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They didn’t only rely on their pension or provident fund.

The majority of pensioners who

retired well, had made additional contributions to a personal retirement annuity. These savings were made over and above their compulsory savings in an employer’s pension scheme. They were also more likely to have multiple sources of income in retirement, including rental from property and dividends from shares.

This shows that they had invested in a diversified portfolio of assets and not only in one retirement product.

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They understood the importance of not withdrawing from their retirement savings.

Not preserving your retirement savings when changing jobs is perhaps the biggest mistake that you can make when it comes to building towards your financial future. Not only are the tax implications severe, but if you take this money out, you are robbing yourself of one of the most important things when it comes to growing your money, which is time.

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They were more likely to get financial advice.

A significantly higher number of pensioners who had retired well had met with a professional adviser in the years before they stopped working. They had also done so much earlier than members of the other group. This clearly shows the value of having someone guiding your financial planning and supporting you in reaching your goals.

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Franschhoek Here’s what’s happening in property in the area IMAGES: ANTON SCHOLTZ

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For sale

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Median asking prices

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Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Franschhoek comprise approximately 22% of the total sale listings in the Paarl to Franschhoek area.

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Properties listed for rent in Franschhoek comprise approximately 26% of the total rental listings in the Paarl to Franschhoek area.

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Interest

Interest Approximately 12% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Paarl to Franschhoek area is attributable to properties for sale in Franschhoek.

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Buying in Franschhoek The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Franschhoek, namely a threebedroom house, with the median asking price of R6,45m, is R64,396 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

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About the area

THINGS TO DO: • Franschhoek Village Market on Saturdays • Mountain biking on the Berg River Dam trails • Golf at Pearl Valley Golf Course and Boschenmeer Gold Estate • Hiking in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve for fabulous views and fynbos • Franschhoek Motor Museum

WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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ith its stunning mountain scenery and its reputation for gourmet food, Franschhoek is a favourite destination for foreign visitors and for South African weekenders in search of a luxury getaway. Long-term residents are attracted to the relaxed, awayfrom-it-all lifestyle. Very much a small, country village, despite the cosmopolitan flavour of its worldclass restaurants and wine estates, it has a real sense of community with everyone knowing each other, and a lot happening for such a small place, connected as it is to the heartbeat of the wine and food industries.

Franschhoek Village Market is a regular Saturday event for crafts, foods and family fun, and then four festivals a year fill the village to overflowing, bringing visitors from far and wide.

Locals have the beautiful mountain scenery as their playground year round, exploring hiking trails in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, joining the cycling club to ride various mountain biking trails or relaxing by the river with a picnic. Ryan Smith, owner and chef at Ryan’s Kitchen, says: “As a biker, I love taking my Triumph for a spin over the passes and surrounding areas. Being one of the first to sample newly released wines

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is also a big bonus in our town.”

Franschhoek has everything you need in the way of shops and services, with a Woolworths due to open shortly.

There’s a choice of local doctors, dentists, optometrists and other healthcare professionals, and families with school-age children can choose between the local government schools and the well-regarded Bridge House private school. For more choice of schools, shopping and the nearest hospitals, it’s a scenic 30-minute drive to Paarl or Stellenbosch. And residents love coming home again to the peace and beauty of the valley, leaving behind the stress and bustle of city life.

BEST IN FOOD: • Pierneef à La Motte • Bread and Wine Vineyard Restaurant • The Kitchen restaurant at Maison Estate • The Tasting Room • Foliage • Ryan’s Kitchen

Beyond the obvious natural beauty of our valley, I think the best thing about living in Franschhoek is the sense of community.

As a parent there is something very nice, safe and encouraging about that aspect.

ANNUAL FESTIVALS: • Franschhoek Literary Festival in May • Bastille Festival in July • Uncorked Festival in September • Cap Classique and Champagne Festival in December

RYAN SMITH, RESIDENT AND CHEF

Agent commentary Q: Who is buying property in the Franschhoek area?

A: There is a healthy mix of local buyers upsizing and downsizing within the village, including buyers from Joburg, Pretoria and Durban moving for quality of life reasons and for those with school-age children attracted by Bridge House Independent School. Overseas buyers from other parts of Africa and Europe are attracted by the weaker rand, and escaping the harsh European winter. In terms of age profile, buyers are a mix of families with school-age chil­dren, young to middle-aged local and overseas buyers, and retired couples. This mix of nationalities and age groups helps give Franschhoek its unique energy and cosmopolitan vibe.

Q: What attracts buyers to the area?

A: Buyers are attracted by the region’s natural beauty and sense of safety, excellent schools, proximity to Cape Town, and a confidence in the future and the local government, as demonstrated by local services.

International clients experience world-class sophistication at a very low cost compared to other global destinations, great weather and opposite seasons. Properties in the area are stylish, well positioned, many with sweeping views and very inexpensive on a global scale – one can buy a stunning freestanding fourbedroom house for R6,6m, the price of a one-bedroom apartment in other areas of the world.

Q: What do you love most about the area?

A: I love everything about Fransch­ hoek: the incredible scenic beauty, mountains, farmland, nature on your doorstep, fetching water from a spring in the mountain, and the fact that, despite the influx of day visitors and tourists during season and over weekends, it still remains a village. And there are no traffic lights and no parking meters. I love the vibrancy of the village as there is always something to do. Festivals through the year create a buzz over weekends. Good food abounds with an array of restaurants in the village and at the wine farms. Franschhoek offers a lifestyle that would be hard to find anywhere else, and under an hour’s drive from Cape Town.

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Your property guide and show house listings in the Sunday Times.* * Selected areas only. Excludes Express edition.

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Area Guide

Agency Guide

WESTERN SEABOARD

NORTHERN SUBURBS

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Atlantic Beach Estate

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Atlantic Beach

17, 19

Eversdal Heights

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ERA Real Estate

Bloubergrise

16

Kanonberg

14

Leapfrog

19

15

Pam Golding Properties

14 - 16

Rawson Properties

20

Bloubergsands

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Plattekloof

Bloubergstrand

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Flamingo Vlei

18

BOLAND, OVERBERG &

Melkbosstrand

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HELDERBERG

Classifieds:

Milnerton

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Benguela Cove

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Parklands

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Hermanus

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Parklands North

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Paarl

14

Sunningdale

18, 20

Pearl Valley

14

Sunset Beach

16

Somerset West

14

Table View

18

Westcliff

14

Van Riebeeckstrand

19

Winelands Estate

14

Atlantic Beach Property Sales

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WINELANDS TO WHALECOAST Onrus: 028 316 3390 • Hermanus: 028 312 1110 • Stellenbosch: 021 887 1017 • Somerset West: 021 851 2633 Paarl: 021 871 1480 • Franschhoek: 021 876 2100 • Durbanville: 021 975 7209 • Welgemoed: 021 913 7670

Somerset West / R9.7 million Ref# SW1269048 Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 6.5 / Garages 2 / Beautiful Tuscan home in a quite cal-de-sec in a most prestigious areas. Impressive proportions define this home. While it encapsulates lifestyle of grand entertaining it is warm and homely at the same time.

Ausra Houston 078 450 8892 • pamgolding.co.za/ausra-houston

I am Somerset West I am Ausra Houston SOLE MANDATE

Ref# FWI1271232

ON SHOW

Ref# WM1019723

Ref# ON1262421

Ref# DBV1226268

Winelands Estate / R19.5 million

Benguela Cove / R15 million

Kanonberg / R9.5 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 4 / This very unique and beautiful home is situated on the lovely Winelands Estate on 6941 sqm of land with beautiful mountain views.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4.5 / Garage 2 / Exceptional modern home with high quality A gracious double storey home with beautiful landscaped garden. finishes. Views of lagoon, mountains and sea.

Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833

Sandra Boshoff 082 873 0166

Gené 082 975 2869 / Paige 082 901 7045

NEW RELEASE

Ref# HF1270334

Eversdal Heights / R7.45 million Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 / Extraordinary contemporary home offering a glamorous lifestyle and top-end finishes – guest suites or home offices with kitchen..

Maureen Nel 082 378 8836

NEW RELEASE

Ref# TK1268217

Ref# SW1273721

Ref# TK1273283

Westcliff, Hermanus / R6.5 million

Pearl Valley / R5.75 million

Somerset West / R1.575 million

Paarl / R1.55 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Wellbuilt seafront home with beautiful solid wooden floors and views from most windows. Well cared for. Elevated gazebo. Staff accommodation.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / Peace and tranquility. This home is set on a spacious plot and overlooking the Simonsberg Mountains.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Neat home perfect for a young family or couple looking to downsize. Excellent flow with easy to maintain garden and patio area.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 1 / Garage 1 / Farm style cottage in Central Paarl. Family home situated in a popular neighbourhood and within walking distance of Paarl Gymnasium High school.

Rose Marie Marais 082 877 6160

Jordan 083 298 1481/Hayley 082 926 8587/Igna 082 884 8492

Leigh-Ann Ogilvie 081 851 3512

Lana Du Toit 083 407 9659

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Baronetcy Estate, Plattekloof / R7.95 million

Ref# 1PLA1254244

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / This immaculate well-positioned home with spectacular views exudes modern elegance, from the impressive entrance hall, gracious lounge and dining room to the spacious family room and welcoming entertainment area.

Pierre Nel 076 967 3766 / Tonja Ellman 082 978 3576

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WESTERN SEABOARD Blouberg: 021 557 1115 • Big Bay: 021 554 0033 • Sunningdale: 021 556 2362 • Sunset Beach: 021 551 8640 Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 • pamgolding.co.za/western-seaboard

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Sunset Beach / R5.5 million

Ref# 1TV1261444

Bloubergrise / R3.2 million

Ref# 1TV1267308

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / A short walk to the beach, with Table Mountain views from your main bedroom, making this an excellent buy. Light, modern, sun-filled interiors with double-volume living room and open-plan design. Follow PGP boards from Ocean Way to three way stop, turn right, drive along Bay Beach Road turn right at the third street into Cowrie Crescent.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 4 / Gracious home in desirable leafy close offering generous accommodation for a large family. Recently renovated, open, light and bright with quality finishes throughout. Private outdoor living, mostly paved, plus a wendy house. Bonus of workshop/ storeroom.

Lynn Pirrie 082 559 7563

Rosemary Louw 082 743 5915

Bloubergsands / R2.25 million

Ref# 1TV1247059

Milnerton / R3.95 million

Ref# 1TV1273127

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Situated in a quiet close off Sail Street, in Bloubergsands, this home is light and bright, with open-plan living, dining and kitchen. Free-standing log fireplace. Modern kitchen with granite worktops and walk-in pantry. Follow PGP boards from Sandown Road into Sail Street, then to Compass Close No 34.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / A substantial home for a medium to large family. Just move in to this clean well-maintained home. Ideal outside area for entertaining. Convenient location. Walking distance to popular Milnerton Primary and High Schools. Five minutes to Milnerton and Sunset Beach.

Short drive to Canal Walk shopping centre, Milnerton golf course, canoe club and bowling club.

Rosemary Louw 082 743 5915

Janet Gelgor 071 135 5544

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AT L A N T I C B E A C H E S TAT E Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 • pamgolding.co.za/atlantic-beach-estate

Cape Town’s only coastal residential golf estate.

For all your real estate enquiries, please contact: Sales / Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398, pamgolding.co.za/mandy-oschman Rentals / Anne Frankle 074 159 6723, pamgolding.co.za/anne-frankle / Atlantic Beach Estate 021 201 8706

Atlantic Beach Estate / R10.5 million

Ref# 1TV1256268

Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.85 million

Ref# 1TV1231468

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Glass doors and windows allow for light and fairway views into your open-plan kitchen and living/entertainment areas which all flow out onto the pool and garden. Freestanding 2-bedroom cottage with open-plan lounge and kitchen.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / A stunning, stylish home that the owners have nurtured into a comfortable and tasteful home. Indoor patio room with glass stacking doors and electric blinds leading out onto private pool area. Kitchen with central wood-burning fireplace.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R38 000 pm

Atlantic Beach Estate / R28 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1273245

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Designed for uncomplicated living this exquisite home has an open and airy atmosphere. Entertainment is made easy within 3 very spacious living areas. Stunning well planned kitchen with separate scullery. Situated on 2nd Fairway with ocean views and a gorgeous pool.

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

Ref# 1TV1273262

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2.5 / Garages 2 / Tucked away in a private little lane is this special find.

Warm and welcoming home with lounge and dining room with a fireplace. Separate TV room and study. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Covered patio with Jacuzzi overlooks peaceful garden.

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

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42 Raats Drive, Tableview, 7441 Each office is independently owned and operated Tel: (021) 557 1124 Cell: 072 340 8461 blaauwberg@erasteer.co.za

PARKLANDS NEW RELEASE

R 1 595 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344190729

FLAMINGO VLEI

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

R 4 195 000

SUNNINGDALE

WEB REF: 91344190221

R 2 550 000 ON SHOW

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344190569

Within walking distance of Parklands College, CBC School and all amenities, is where you will find what you looking for!

This home offers perfection and everything that your heart desires including flatlet with uninterrupted views of Table Mountain.

A splendid buy in Westwood Village near some of the finest schools and conveniently close to all amenities.

Lindy Dippenaar 083 480 3703 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Chris Visser 072 340 8461 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Carel Van Der Merwe 074 604 6895 / 021 557 1124 (o)

PARKLANDS NORTH NEW RELEASE

R 1 985 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344190550

SUNNINGDALE

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 4 | Pool: 1

R 2 495 000

PARKLANDS

WEB REF: 91344190431

R 2 190 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344189993

Brand new home in luxurious Parklands North, with beautiful finishes, open plan living, gas fireplace and solar geyser.

A spectacular home like this arrives only once in a while, it offers a sunroom, air-conditioning units, excellent security and so much more!

If your family comes first, then this elegant home with steal your heart. I only have two words… SEE IT

Shelly Guastella 082 312 5092 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Chris Visser 072 340 8461 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Lindy Dippenaar 083 480 3703 / 021 557 1124 (o)

PARKLANDS

2 x R 950 000

Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 1 | Garages: 1

WEB REF: 91344189537

PARKLANDS NORTH

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

R 3 175 000

PARKLANDS NORTH

WEB REF: 91344189246

R 2 400 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2½| Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344190368

Perfect for first time buyers or as investment property. Completion in August 2016. A fast growing residential area.

A HOME OF DISTINCTION. This double storey styled for today with exquisite finishes situated on a corner stand.

Designed for efficacy, class, style and comfort. A wizardry of technology for the modern family.

Chris Visser 072 340 8461 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Shelly Guastella 082 312 5092 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Carel Van Der Merwe 074 604 6895 / 021 557 1124 (o)

FLAMINGO VLEI NEW RELEASE

R 1 995 000

TABLE VIEW

R2 000 000

BLOUBERGSTRAND

R 26 000 pm

RENTAL

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344190579

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 1 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344182995

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344176735

Give this spacious family home your touch and style and she will blossom into your Ideal haven.

Open plan spacious family home offers endless potential including separate – 2 bedroom granny flat

Large family home- walking distance to the beach with lots of entertainment space, pool and jacuzzi. Available. 01 October 2016

Chris Visser 072 340 8461 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Lindy Dippenaar 083 480 3703 / 021 557 1124 (o)

Pierre Bodenstein 076 830 5692 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE R6.25m ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE R1.99m R4.85m ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE R6.55m ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE TRANQUIL & INVITING FAIRWAY LIVING FAMILY HOME WITH ALL THE ROOMS YOU NEED! CLASSY HOME IN PRIME AREA. NEW ON THE MARKET. GOLF ESTATE APARTMENT WITH VIEWS A spacious single level home with a wonderful fairway view. Very Very attractive double storey home with striking features. Set Secure lifestyle and a secure investment! Luxury apartment on Quiet setting. Immaculate family home with lovely garden impressive entrance courtyard with water features. Open plan space, privacy & lots of off street parking. Entrance hall, lounge on the ridge in the most sought-after street in Atlantic Beach. the top floor. Stunning vistaas of the golf course, ocean and lounge and dining room with feature wall and central fire place.

Two lovely spacious open plan living areas that open onto a big Table Mountain. Two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms (main(fire place), dining, open plan kitchen, scullery & pantry, big Big modern kitchen with light Caesar stone tops, scullery, guest master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom and walk in closet, patio next to a sunny, wind-sheltered pool. Modern kitchen with en-suite), open plan living area with modern kitchen, balcony WC and second living room with built in barbeque and stack away scullery. Three double bedrooms upstairs plus a study/private 2 double guest bedrooms, study, kids playroom, family plus a secure covered parking bay. Walking distance to leisure doors that open onto the pool area. Three huge bedrooms (main lounge, 2.5 stunning bathrooms and a big double garage. This bathroom, covered braai patio, big tiled double garage plus centre and clubhouse facilities golf, restaurant, beauty spa, en-suite with dressing room), family bathroom and study. Bonus: is a rare opportunity in this street! store room. Upstairs: 4th bedroom & bathroom & huge family pool, gymnasium, tennis etc. Bonus: Fully furnished Separate guest wing with bedroom, bathroom, lounge and studio. room. Bonus: Lots of scope for additions on this extra big plot.

Bonus: A “subject to sale” offer will be considered. and equipped!

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 2284081 MORRIS PIETERSE 083 2284081 MORRIS PIETERSE 083 2284081 MORRIS PIETERSE 083 2284081

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Your Neighbourhood Experts Parklands | 021 554 5723

PARKLANDS Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2

R1,580,000

PARKLANDS

Web ref: 713687 Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2

R1,595,000 Web ref: 718757

FANTASTIC FLOW! Situated on a corner plot in a quiet close. Comprised of open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen. 3 bedrooms with laminate flooring and 2 bathrooms. From the lounge walk out from the sliding doors onto undercover braai area.

INVITING HOME! Cosy, warm and inviting 3 bedroom home which is perfect for a small family. Beautiful lapa area surrounded by an easy to maintain garden. Situated in a really quiet road, move in and relax!

Bonny Smith: 083 291 9776

Lindsay Hennig: 079 895 5060

PARKLANDS Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2

R1,750,000

PARKLANDS

Web ref: 673797 Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2

R1,800,000 Web ref: 724715

FABULOUS HOME! This immaculate, professionally-designed 3 bedroom home with a private deck invites comfort, and exudes elegance. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with generous living space and stylish finishes.

MODERN MARVEL! This 3 bedroom home with top of the range finishes.Gas fire place,aircon and sound system in the lounge. Kitchen with scullery which leads through to the double garage. The front garden is paved with a small pool.

Jenna Incorvaia: 071 033 1145

Rita Venter: 083 335 2807

PARKLANDS Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Garages 2

R2,100,000

SUNNINGDALE

Web ref: 722437 Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2

R2,720,000 Web ref: 724623

IS SPACE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR? Double storey with 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Rock pool with lapa & braai area.

Spacious lounge with fireplace. Braai room with bar leading out into the garden. Lovely flow to this property with lots of space.

PRISTINE HOME! Top of the range kitchen overlooks the large open plan dining room and lounge leading into the enclosed spacious braai room with a large stacker door that opens up onto the garden with salt chlorinated heated pool.

Priscilla Adams: 076 250 5386

Jenna Incorvaia: 071 033 1145