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Neighbourhood 13 NOVEMBER 2016

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Stylish Living Exclusive estate life in the leafy suburb of Rondebosch​, page 14 10

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EXPLORE ROBERTSON

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Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

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magine being recognised for the role you played in fostering friendship?

I recently had the pleasure of being at a rather special award ceremony that did just that. The ambassador of Japan to the Republic of South Africa, on behalf of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented Hans Schröder, owner, Stark-Condé Wines in Stellenbosch with the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation.

Each year, the award is presented to people or groups who have shown outstanding achievement in internationally recognised work.

It acknowledges the contributions made in promoting friendship between Japan and other countries.

Hans Schröder is one of this year’s recipients and the first in the Cape to receive it, and is recognised for how he has cultivated a public understanding of Japan through activities and social interactions between the two countries.

Now that is really positive news and something we can all aspire to.

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Hermanus

Benguela Cove | 083 645 6198 | benguelacove.co.za

Benguela A Cove bags top winemaker

fter 10 years at KWV, Johann Fourie’s growing passion for “more elegant wines, wines with finesse and purity of fruit”, meant that when the opportunity to join coastal Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate came along, it was too tempting to pass up.

Acclaimed winemaker Johann Fourie has swopped searing hot days in Paarl for the cool sea breezes of Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate outside Hermanus WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES

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Bubbles & more

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on’t miss the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival “The Magic of Bubbles”, my favourite, on 3 and 4 December. You can expect two days of extravagance, style and splendour. So why not dress up, sample some of France’s best champagnes and South Africa’s foremost MCCs while feasting on some of the best food Franschhoek has to offer? Get your tickets at webtickets.co.za.

“To everyone’s surprise, all of the wines are performing extremely well,” says Johann. “The longevity of these wines is quite remarkable. They need a few years to really show themselves.”

For Johann the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon, typically grown in a warmer climate, was a particularly pleasant surprise.

“As the crow flies we are just 3km from the ocean, but on the property we also have cooler and warmer slopes to work with,” says Johann. “There are also a number of different vine clones planted for each cultivar, so there’s so much diversity in the vineyards.”

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Across the estate’s 70ha of vineyards Fourie has a wide range of cultivars to work with, from the cool-climate staples of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, to the surprising inclusion of Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Mourvèdre and more.

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That diversity will be properly captured in the 2017 harvest, when Johann welcomes the first grapes through the doors of the estate’s brand-new, custom-built cellar.

Down the line, Johann also plans to plant more Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Most known for the Hermanus Whale Festival, where the stars of the show are the Southern Right Whales, Hermanus also has a budding wine route.

“I’d also like to play with some cooler-climate Pinotage and Chenin Blanc… just to see what happens,” says Johann, who adds that he won’t be chasing awards and medals at Benguela Cove. “For me, the mission is about taking what we have, the specificity of the property, and capturing all of that in the bottle. If I can communicate how special this piece of land is, that will be the best award of all!”

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Aside from keeping a close eye on Benguela Cove, Johann will also be responsible for the planting of vineyards and production of sparkling wine at an English estate recently acquired by Benguela Cove’s owner, entrepreneur Penny Streeter.

Roberston I love to escape big city life and head off to Robertson to enjoy the mountain air, picturesque views and, of course, world-class wines

Wine tasting Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm

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Pinelands

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Pineland’s layout is based on the the town planning ideas of Sir Ebenezer Howard (founder of the garden city movement), and was the first attempt at a town-planned area in SA.

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Robertson

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Pinelands

Hoghouse Brewing Company | 021 810 4545 | hhbc.co.za Magica Roma | 021 531 1489 | goo.gl/8dGvZj Saltwater Grill | 081 558 6450 | facebook.com/SWGrillSA

A taste of Pinelands Three neighbourhood eateries that put Pinelands firmly on the foodie map WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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genuinely warm welcome, pride in the quality of their offering and mouthwatering menus are what these three restaurants have in common, and they’re all in Pinelands.

Hoghouse Brewery

Combining a craft brewery with a Texanstyle smokehouse barbeque restaurant, was an inspired move. A relaxed vibe with beer tastings fuelled by PJ Vadas’s excellent food, brings customers to Ndabeni, Pinelands, from all over Cape Town. If nose to tail eating is your thing, the crunchy sticky pig tails and black pudding scotch eggs are sublime. For vegetarians the wild mushroom arancini is equally moreish. Next up, thick slices of the slow-smoked meats (brisket, lamb and pork spare ribs), and colourful sides – from charred butternut with maple syrup and pecans to a varied cauliflower and goat’s cheese dish worthy of being a vegetarian main. And save room for the pastéis de nata, a dreamy melting custard tart from the Hoghouse bakery.

Magica Roma

Ezio De Biaggi and Franco Zezia have been at the helm of this bestknown restaurant in Pinelands for 29 years. “We have clientele that have been coming all these years and now

I  Robertson Head into the Winelands countryside to try out some cool weekend things to do WORDS: CLAIRE BARNARDO

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obertson is known for its sweeping mountains, incredible wines, and hospitable people. Here are our top picks of what to do when you next head that way:

Bottle your own blend at Excelsior

Time needed: at least an hour to blend and taste wine – groups need to book in advance Have you ever made your own blend? Head to the Excelsior Wine Estate tasting room, which is a wooden cabin set on a lake.

Besides wine tasting, you can make your own red wine blend, which is quite a novel idea. Decide on the percentage of Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and once you’re settled, you get to blend, bottle, name and label it. I went for a predominantly Shiraz blend which came out just as I had hoped.

Highlight: staying at the farm and going on a farm tour – the view over the vineyards is majestic.

Bubbly breakfast at Bon Courage Time needed: two hours

If you are a bubbly fan then Robertson is home to some excellent MCCs. One of my favourites is the Jacques Bruére Cap Classique from Bon Courage. Keeping it on the lees for a minimum of 36 to 48 months before disgorgement, results in a mature, biscuity delight. The Blanc de Blanc is my favourite. Have breakfast at the eclectic Cafe Maude where the food is superb and owners Francois Malherbe and Johan Geldenhuys will keep you entertained for hours on end with their antics.

Highlight: the rare collection of preserved insects (tarantulas, scorpions, butterflies, beetles, and locusts) framed on the wall.

Garden Tour at Van Loveren Time needed: half an hour including a glass of bubbly

Did you know that founders Hennie and Jean Retief have planted trees with purpose over the years around the estate since 1939? The trees commemorate special moments defined by the family

– like the Leopard tree planted in honour of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. You can go on a tour to hear all about the stories behind the beautiful shady spaces. Choose a guided tour or make your own way.

Highlight: the pizza at the bistro Christina’s is a delicious must!

Stay over at Galloway Guest House

Time needed: two nights’ stay It’s no wonder that this gem is set on Happy Days Farm in Klaasvoogds just outside Robertson. Galloway Guest House is exactly that, a cheerful place to be. This luxury retreat has rooms that are designed with minimal and stunning finishes. Set against a mountainous backdrop it’s quite easy to simply pull up a chair and gaze. Jana Wentzel Roodt and Johan Roodt make you feel so welcome that it’s hard to leave when you have to.

Highlight: an intimate supper in the home of the owners paired with their family wines from the boutique estate Exdiem.

their children are coming, too,” says Franco. The secret of their success is an unwavering commitment to quality seasonal ingredients long before seasonal was a buzzword, and regulars know to ask about improvised dishes that are not on the menu.

With true Italian dedication to the seasons, they hunt down porcini mushrooms in autumn, serve up porchetta for special occasions, and their antipasto platters loaded with prosciutto, calamari, brinjals, buffalo mozzarella and more are popular.

Saltwater Grill

This unpretentious new seafood restaurant was started by chef Dylan Paioni last year. “I’m from an Italian family, so food was always important, and working at Île de Pain in Knysna taught me always to aim for perfection.” Dylan makes his own fresh pasta daily for the voluptuous seafood pastas, plates all his dishes beautifully with the prettiest flowerdecorated salads, and only uses sustainable fresh fish from top Cape Town suppliers. Luscious oysters, mussels and calamari and generous two-course specials on Mondays and Tuesdays have already won him an enthusiastic local following.

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A day in the life of a Type 1 diabetic Ever wondered what it’s like to live with diabetes?

Bridget McNulty, editor, Sweet Life diabetes lifestyle magazine, gives us the lowdown WORDS: BRIDGET MCNULTY IMAGE: ISTOCK

7am: Wake up, test blood sugar (with a glucometer – a quick finger prick blood test). This shows whether the long-acting insulin I took the night before has worked properly. If all is well, inject my usual morning dose of long-acting insulin.

and flaxseed (much more delicious than it sounds!) and eat eggs, because protein doesn’t raise my blood sugar.

sugar, but it has a dramatic effect on blood sugar, so it has to be in small doses and on special occasions.

9.30am: Test my blood sugar to check that I injected the right amount of insulin.

7.30am: Make breakfast and inject short-acting insulin before I start eating. The amount of insulin I take depends on what I’m eating, so I have to count the carbs in everything I eat – and I mean everything. All dairy is carbs, so is all fruit, as well as the expected things like bread and pasta. I generally drink a green juice of spinach, orange

Rest of the morning: No snacking!

Or if I do snack, I need to count the carbs of whatever the snack is and inject the right amount of insulin for it. That means no office birthday cake without an injection, no absent-minded snacking at home, no nibbling on this or that. It can be surprisingly difficult.

12.30pm: Lunch. The same method: count carbs, inject insulin. It’s really important to balance protein and carbs and not to eat too many carbs because that can spike my blood sugar.

I don’t follow a strictly low-carb diet, but I do notice the difference on days when I don’t eat too many carbs – and I know that refined carbs are the devil when it comes to blood sugar control.

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2.30pm: Test blood sugar to check I gave the correct dose of insulin. If it’s high, take a correction dose. If it’s low, have something sweet as a snack.

Afternoon: No snacking! Or more injecting. And on exercise days (which should be at least three days a week), more testing and probably a snack before exercising, so that the exertion doesn’t lower my blood sugar.

7pm: Dinner. Test blood sugar, count carbs, inject insulin.

9pm: Test blood sugar before bed, and take injection of long-acting insulin to keep my blood sugar stable through the night – until it’s time to wake up and do it all again!

Of course, this doesn’t take into account all the variables that can be thrown at a diabetic on any given day – hormones, sickness of any description (even a

mild cold), hot weather, cold weather, unexpected amounts of exercise, stress, insulin that has overheated and isn’t working properly, delayed meals for whatever reason, not having time to eat the right kind of food, tiredness, lack of sleep, etc, etc, etc. Nobody ever said being diabetic was boring!

If you want to meet other people with diabetes – and their friends and families – join the Sweet Life community by visiting facebook.com/DiabeticSouthAfricans.

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Eden on the Bay opening mid-November

The future is tradition PRIMI’s new menu still pays tribute to its roots​ A Celebration of Craftsmaship

We always acknowledge ingredients, making them the lead players, with our focus on unleashing their true potential

PRIMI first shot to fame in 1999 and brought a taste of “the old country” into a vibrant urban context. Set to soon launch a new menu from midNovember, customers can expect nothing short of PRIMI’s punchy flavour, Mediterranean-inspired wholesome food and an unpretentious eating experience.

acknowledge ingredients, making them the lead players with our focus on unleashing their true potential. Using the right cooking technique paired with perfect timing, and the simple addition of natural seasoning brings flavours to the forefront. By having keen knowledge of prime ingredients and the traditional art of releasing flavour, we strive to create real taste without artificial distractions.”

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The brand boldly states that when it comes to food “the futute is tradition”, and calls upon recipes dating back over 200 years with great effort being made to source pure ingredients, without artificial additives. As such premium 00-grade stoneground flour, bronzedrawn artisan pasta and pure tomato pulp are imported from Italy. Fresh herbs, desert rock salt, toum and olive oil enhance the prime cuts of meat, sustainably farmed salmon trout and vegetables. Even the dipping sauces and PRIMI condiments are freshly made from scratch. Moreover, ozone is used with filtered water to clean and naturally preserve ingredients. So diners can rest assured that the tasty dishes are also packed with nutrition.

The Pursuit of Taste

As a PRIMI spokesperson says, “In the pursuit of taste, at PRIMI we always

The brand is renowned for its “urban energy”. PRIMI provides a truly urban landscape with an eclectic mix of people aspiring towards an innovative culture that enhances each and every individual’s potential through working together with positive intention and with the very best approach towards food and dynamic interactions. Each store creates its own visual identity that embraces its local context and the personality of the restaurateur.

The stores tastefully interweave contemporary decor and urban artwork with handcrafted, traditional materials.

Keeping with the brand’s intention of honesty and integrity, the kitchen galleys are visually accessible and form part of the restaurant’s key features. Launching mid-November, the new Eden On The Bay store not only boasts magnificent sea views, but also a state-of-the-art

pizza oven imported from Italy, that combines traditional wood-fired baking with innovative gas-burner technology.

The result is an oven that reaches up to 450˚C and a perfectly baked pizza.

Striving to serve traditional Pizza Napoletana, PRIMI uses high-protein flour, filtered water, extra-virgin olive oil, desert rock salt, natural yeast and malt. The 24-hour-matured and handstretched pizza base is topped with Italian tomatoes, Fior di Latte and mature mozzarella, and then baked till golden, fragrant and tender-crisp.

A wheat- and gluten-free pizza base crafted with organic ingredients is also available.

Cesco Zanasi, co-founder, PRIMI, says, “The new menu is a celebration of heritage and craftsmanship, and an exploration of flavour, depth and texture. The dishes are fresh, colourful, nutritious and joyous and we hope will inspire a family-style, shared eating experience.”

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My business neighbourhood Discover eco-friendly hemp products at Hemporium’s new shop and showroom in Westlake Business Park WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: SUPPLIED

Neighbourhood body care and nutrition products from hemp seeds and oil, ropes and twines, paper and, more recently, construction materials.

Q: Why did you choose this area for your business?

A: Our warehouse has been located in Westlake Business Park for a while. The business park is open and clean. There is plenty of greenery and views of the mountains, access to the freeway is easy, and the Southern Peninsula has a good amount of conscious consumers.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: We needed a larger space than our old warehouse to expand into a showroom, shop, new warehouse and offices all under one roof. When we saw that this space was on the market, we decided to go for it.

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emporium is a champion of everything hemp, from clothing to sustainable construction materials for a greener future. Founder Tony Budden tells us about the new flagship store in Cape Town’s South Peninsula.

Q: How did your business start?

A: We started in 1996 with a piece of hemp canvas that was given to us by a friend who imported fabrics from China. We started making bags and accessories, and grew from there into clothing,

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

A: There is plenty of space for our whole business to be centralised, from fabric storage, warehousing, cutting, fabric showroom, and the shop for our clothes, accessories and body care products. We can meet with wholesale and retail customers, get real feedback and supply bulk and single products.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: Soaring Free Superfoods, Mantelli’s Biscuits, and The Green Building with an array of eco-based services.

the higher side. Well worth it if you want to combine the function and face of your business.

Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: We have only been open for two months, but we are already seeing better sales than we made through our shop in Long Street, so even though volume of foot traffic may be lower, the quality of customer is better.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: We plan to offer space within our shop to designers who are making beautiful items with our hemp fabric, so that we can increase our offering and also help expose fledgling brands and designers to the market.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: Yes, hemporium.com is our information site about all things hemp, and hemporium.co.za is our retail site offering our products locally and internationally.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: Our hemp socks. If you really want to understand the benefits of wearing hemp, which is a hollow, breathable fibre with antibacterial properties, try the socks first. They abolish stinky feet and are guaranteed to become your favourites.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Q: What are the rental/sales prices like in this area?

A: The area is in high demand as it is one of the nicest business parks around, so rentals are on

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Buying in the City Bowl The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in the CBD, namely a two-bedroom apartment with the median asking price of R4,69m, is R46,824 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

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For sale

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Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R4,69m

R4,24m

R3,18m

R14,250

R22,400

R15,310

R22,720

For a typical property (two-bedroom apartment)

For an apartment

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For a typical rental property (one-bedroom apartment)

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For an apartment

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Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in the CBD comprise approximately 36% of the total sale listings in the Cape Town City Bowl.

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Properties listed for rent in the CBD comprise approximately 34% of the total rental listings in the Cape Town City Bowl.

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Interest

Interest Approximately 24% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Cape Town City Bowl is attributable to properties for sale in the CBD.

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Approximately 27% of the interest (views) in properties for rent in the Cape Town City Bowl is attributable to properties for rent in the CBD.

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About the CBD and V&A Waterfront holiday rentals

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Chefs Warehouse and Canteen Hemelhuijs The Shortmarket Club Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers and Ribs Nobu at the One&Only Meloncino

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or visitors who love to be close to the action and get to know the city from its heart, a holiday rental in Cape Town’s CBD, or in adjoining Gardens or De Waterkant, appeals. All the sights are within walking distance, you can tap into the urban vibe rubbing shoulders with locals, and there’s a fantastic choice of eateries. Eat at a different trendy restaurant along Bree Street every day, and more hip eateries are opening on Loop Street.

Long Street with its reputation for shopping and nightlife, is also attracting its fair share of good food.

The Bo Kaap’s colourful Malay Quarter, the Company’s Garden and museums, the stately Belmond Mount Nelson for old-world grandeur, Greenmarket Square’s touristy market, Good Company Farmers Market on weekends in summer, and Hope Street’s weekly farmers market, are all within walking distance. The MyCiTi bus service or a short Uber ride,

connect to further essential stops such as Table Mountain, Clifton beaches and the V&A Waterfront.

THINGS TO DO: • Ride the Table Mountain Cableway • Cape Town Red Bus hop-on and hop-off, open-top bus tour • Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium • Take a boat trip to Robben Island • Visit the Galileo Open Air cinema on Thursdays at the V&A Waterfront croquet lawn in summer

A base at the V&A Waterfront is just as central, with more of a holiday vibe. Looking out over canals and the working harbour or with views of Table Mountain, visitors step out into a curated world of shops, restaurants, boat trips to Robben Island, the aquarium, artisan food stalls at the Market on the Wharf, design and crafts at the Watershed, and much more to explore.

It’s easy enough to walk or ride into the CBD for sightseeing, sunset cruises leave from one of the quays daily, and watersports in the form of standup paddle boarding, kayaking and windsurfing are nearby. Both these areas are also popular choices for those visiting on business as they are close to corporate bases and conveniently offer a wide choice of excellent eateries and world-class services.

NATURE NEARBY:

I loved staying at the Waterfront; I could walk to a variety of shops and restaurants and not have to worry about drinking and driving at night

• Cheeky squirrels and birdlife in the Company’s Garden • Seals, seabirds and dolphins on boat trips in the bay • The biodiversity garden in Green Point Urban Park • Pristine fynbos, dassies and birdlife at Table Mountain National Park

CATHERINE, HOLIDAY VISITOR

Agent commentary Q: What advice would you give on getting into the market in this area?

A: Find an apartment that is suitable for both holiday rentals and corporate letting. Success in your investment will hinge on minimising your off-peak vacancies. The CBD, Foreshore, the V&A Waterfront and De Waterkant are ideal areas due to their close proximity to business, the CTICC, and access to holiday hot spots such as Camps Bay, Sea Point and Green Point. If your property is in a sectional title scheme, ensure that your body corporate rules allow holiday rentals.

Take a long-term view on your holiday rental, as the costs of the property, furniture and marketing are high, with the key being high occupancy levels at the right price.

Q: What attracts visitors to the area?

A: The exclusive V&A Waterfront and cosmopolitan CBD are integral to Cape Town’s status as a leading worldwide tourist destination for a variety of attractions and activities to suit any pocket. From free concerts at the V&A Waterfront, hikes on Table Mountain and sunset picnics on Signal Hill, to food and craft markets, fine dining and first-class shopping, boat trips and helicopter flips. The CBD boasts museums, theatres, bars, bistros, restaurants and nightclubs. Carnival-like Long Street, trendy Bree Street and vibey Kloof Street are all at the foot of majestic Table Mountain with Camps Bay and Clifton just around the corner.

Q: What kind of return can investors expect in this area?

A: Cape Town is one of the most world-renowned holiday destinations and has continued to increase in popularity in the holiday rental market. The CBD and V&A Waterfront especially enjoy high rental returns due to high demand in our summer and peak months, with rentals at more than R10,000/night for a three-bed apartment.

This demand is due to it being at the heart of the CBD and CTICC and visitors looking for this proximity to superb shopping, lifestyle, fine dining experiences and unsurpassed beauty with views of either the City Centre, Table Mountain or the Atlantic Ocean.

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Situated in Somerset West, Acorn Creek Lifestyle Estate brings together all the comforts of modern living together with the tranquility of its natural setting. The contemporary village

by MSP is a move to sustainability, with energy-efficient technologies, urban design that fosters community, jogging trails and cycling paths, and orchard groves to inspire organic living. Other key features include high-speed ďŹ bre connectivity and state-of-the-art security.

All designed in harmony with the natural creek that meanders through the property.

Designed with your wellbeing in mind.

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Exclusivity Live the club lifestyle in luxury with top-notch security at the Rondebosch Oval

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awson Developers are the well-known and awardwinning creators of more than 50 projects over three decades.

These include highlights such as The Beaumont of Claremont, The Premier of Newlands and The Rondebosch – all hugely successful sold-out projects in their own right.

Rawson Developers now bring you the Rondebosch Oval: 41 high-quality contemporary homes within an estate located in a thriving Cape Town suburb, the world within a village, and a club lifestyle.

Different-sized homes to suit your lifestyle Timeless architectural styles and a range of decor options: • Every element of your new home is designer-finished to the highest standards. We pay attention to quality, detail and material. There are several optional upgrades to the options presented and these will be discussed with you.

• Views of the mountain – or overlook the sports facilities.

What grabs you? Be an early buyer and secure the prime units.

• Parking. Each unit has a secure double garage behind a cobblestone apron. Ample visitors’ parking available at a central location.

Unique concept – generous spaces, upmarket and accessible There is nothing quite like the Rondebosch Oval anywhere in Cape

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Situated conveniently close to parks, shops, sports facilities and schools, and with easy access to surrounding suburbs as well as Cape Town’s city centre, Rondebosch is a highly sought after neighbourhood and place for your family to flourish.

Green living need not be basic living.

Rondebosch Oval minimises its environmental footprint via intelligent sustainability features that include: • O ptimal use of natural light indoors – minimising electricity consumption for lighting and appropriate orientation of buildings for the southern latitudes.

• E nergy-efficient features – including LED lights, LED street lighting outside, energy-efficient water heating and insulated geysers.

• W ell-insulated interiors to keep the occupant cool in summer and warm in winter. Optional double-glazed windows to save energy, stay cool in summer and warm in winter, and reduce noise from outside.

• W ater conserving fittings – low flow and water sensitive gardens – save money and the environment.

• W ater-wise landscaping and plant life.

• R ecycling

This estate has it all, but if you venture away from the estate you can find almost anything you may want within a five- to 10-minute walk or drive.

• S ome of the finest schools in the country and the University of Cape Town • R estaurants • S hops • S ports stadiums • C lubs • J ogging/walking/exercising – Rondebosch Common is so close – footpaths and cycling tracks.

• B eat the traffic, and the airport is a quick 14km drive away.

Town. It is truly unique. Major road networks are only minutes away.

Quick access to the airport? No problem! The Rondebosch Oval has generous open and green spaces.

It offers access to all the amenities that a busy family, active retirees or serious investors would need.

And it promises exclusive sports club membership. This estate is for people who aim to live life to the full.

Game on!

Security that makes you feel safe The freedom to relax and let go, top-notch security systems at the perimeter – inside the estate and within each home – and active and passive behind-the-scenes technology keep you and your visitors safe 24/7. All backed by smart-looking and wide awake personnel who provide a physical security presence, control access and conduct patrols discreetly, ensuring maximum privacy.

A touch of green – shady mature natural environment with awesome mountain views Rondebosch Oval is built on virgin soil on the grounds of a well-known and active suburban sports club.

Our masterplan follows strict design parameters that make the healthy outdoor environment our number one priority. With paved streets, mature trees in abundance and indigenous landscaping, who could ask for more? Wherever you are on

the estate, Table Mountain looms in the west with the memorial and the university at its base. The distant purple-blue of the Helderberg and the Winelands beckon in the east.

Cocoon in luxury within these spaces Kick off your shoes and relax inside this superb estate and enjoy these world-class features: • Exclusive membership to a sports club which boasts a premier league cricket side, club facilities, gym, swimming pool and bowls.

The well-known Rondebosch Sports Club, with historical roots dating back to the Marist schools established in the 1860s, will be revitalised by way of a vibrant new clubhouse, renovated cricket oval, bowling green, swimming pool and a viewing deck.

• Safe, shared spaces for you and your visitors to enjoy.

• All you need to entertain at home or in “your” village with likeminded people.

• Connect with the world via fibre optic high-speed internet connectivity.

• Taking kids to school? Need to venture out? No problem. Just up the road – five minutes’ drive – are some of the best schools in the country and a top university.

Great investment assured Rondebosch is a stable suburb with an economically thriving population.

Good property price growth has been experienced over many years.

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MOVE TOGETHER

Life is about moving.

It’s about the moves you choose to make and those you don’t.

It’s about the moves that open new doors or close old ones when you’re ready to move on.

At MSP we don’t sell property, we sell your next move in life.

Whether you’re moving in, on or up. Making investment moves, moves for your family or better moves for your retirement.

We’re here for you, the movers.

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Your Neighbourhood Experts Parklands | 021 554 5723

PARKLANDS

R575,000

PARKLANDS

R650,000

ERF: 359 sqm Web ref: 768249 VACANT PLOT! Brilliant opportunity to build the house you want. Smaller of the 2 plots available with adjacent larger plot available too. Across the road from CBC, close to shops and transport links. Opportunity not to be missed.

Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1½ | Garages 1 Web ref: 769707 DOUBLE STOREY TOWNHOUSE! Italian style townhouse with 24 hour manned security. Offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full family bathroom and down stairs guest loo, open plan lounge and kitchen with a single garage and parking bay.

Jenna Incorvaia: 071 033 1145

Bonny Smith: 083 291 9776

PARKLANDS

R650,000

PARKLANDS

R720,000

Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1½ | Garage 1 Web ref: 782679 GREAT INVESTMENT! 2 bedroom duplex with a full family bathroom upstairs. Downstairs is comprised of open-plan kitchen and lounge with a guest toilet. There is a small garden and a single garage.

Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Parking Bay 1 Web ref: 767479 FIRST TIME BUYER! Sunny 2 bedroom ground floor unit in a secure complex. Full bathroom with open plan kitchen and lounge area. Perfectly situated close to all amenities and main bus route.

Divo Khela: 078 603 1084

Lindsay Hennig: 079 895 5060

PARKLANDS NORTH

R1,600,000

PARKLANDS

R2,295,000

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 1 Web ref: 736307 Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2½ | Garages 2 Web ref: 780091 FANTASTIC FLOW! MODERN ENTERTAINER! Brand new Terrace in Parklands North with modern finishes. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with Beautiful spacious 4 bedroom double storey home with open plan kitchen and dining area, guest loo and single garage. Completion is the end of February 2017. lounge with fireplace. Balcony leading out of main bedroom. Wind free braai and entertainment area.

Bonny Smith: 083 291 9776

Bonny Smith: 083 291 9776

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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

Milnerton / R3.87 million

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Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / A substantial home for a medium to large family. Just move in to this clean well-maintained home. Convenient location. Walking distance to popular Milnerton Primary and High Schools. Five minutes to Milnerton beach and Sunset beaches. Short drive to Canal Walk shopping centre, Milnerton golf course, canoe club and bowling club. Follow PGP showboards from Otto du Plessis Drive or Marine Drive turn into Loxton Road, left into Ascot Road over the stop street, it is the first house on your left.

Janet Gelgor 071 135 5544

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A unique lifestyle built around community and family

Atlantic Beach Estate / R4.65 million

Ref# 1TV1290931

Atlantic Beach Estate / R3.2 million

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Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / The spacious open-plan kitchen leads into the open-plan lounge with a wood-burning fireplace and dining room. The small garden is lush and private. There is a plunge pool with water feature and a covered north-facing patio with built-in braai. A wine cellar or store room.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Looking for an affordable home or somewhere for your parents. This single-storey north-facing home offers security, nature and peace of mind and is situated in this top 10 South African Estate. Not on the perimeter. Double garage an added bonus.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R45 000 pm

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R35 000 pm

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Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2/ This beautifully eclectic home offers spacious patio with braai facilities for indoor/outdoor living around the pool and has stunning sea views across the bay. Upstairs is a separate flatlet or home office with its own bathroom/kitchenette.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Spacious home for a family who loves entertaining. 2 Enclosed patios and braais open out onto a private pool area and garden. It borders the fairway and has a view from the balcony of the golf course and Table Mountain. It also has a well-fitted study.

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

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ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE - R3.75m.

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ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE - R3.9m.

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TRANQUIL WITH FRENCH PROVENCAL INTERIORS. A BEAUTIFUL & FUNCTIONAL FAMILY HOME. A refreshing home with a relaxed beach feel. Three light, good sized 188 square meter single level home in a lovely wooded setting. Views across a manicured park. Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, home bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs: Guest WC, office, sunroom with built in barbeque, open plan kitchen plus full spacious open plan living with kitchen, dining room, lounge with fire scullery, three bedrooms, two lovely bathrooms and a tiled double place plus a second lounge area with built in barbeque. Stunning garage. Tiny plunge pool in small, well-wooded garden. walled garden with pool. Double garage & staff bathroom.

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SOLE AGENT IMMACULATE! LIGHT AND CHARMING. This is a bargain! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious lounge and dining room and open plan kitchen plus a big double garage and lots of off street guest parking. Great flow onto three different outdoor entertainment courtyards. Space and scope for future additions. Great property for investment.

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SECURE LOCK-UP-AN-GO / RETIREMENT Top floor apartment with lovely golf and Table Mountain views. Two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, living area and open plan kitchen plus a private balcony. Secure basement parking. This inviting and cheerful apartment is fully furnished and equipped. Perfect for a couple or as a holiday investment. Near all the club facilities.

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WEST BEACH

R 3 300 000

NEW RELEASE

BLOUBERGRANT

R 3 500 000 – R 5 700 000

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

WEB REF: 91344193344

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 1

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R 2 350 000

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WEB REF: 91344191880

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

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Situated in an upmarket suburb, offers so much love and happiness for the whole family and an absolute joy to entertain.

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The only way to describe this lovely house is to say, you have to see if for yourself, and the perfect family home address.

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

PARKLANDS

R 1 999 000

TABLE VIEW

R 2 300 000

NEW RELEASE

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

WEB REF: 91344192620

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

BLOUBERG SANDS

R 3 450 000

NEW RELEASE

WEB REF: 91344193333

Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344193147

This family house offers it all, from large grounds to spacious living areas, built in braai and swimming pool.

This cottage style house is not just different but unique. Viewing this house is a must.

A large family home for the entertainer, offers neat spacious areas, five bedrooms, built in covered braai area and an L-shape pool.

Daphne Corbett 071 301 3175 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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

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

BLOUBERG SANDS

R 2 850 000

PARKLANDS

R 1 650 000

PARKLANDS

R 1 675 000

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Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

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The right address! Spacious and sunny face-brick house with beautiful garden and granny flat. Call now for a viewing!!

Comfortable home offers four bedrooms and situated in a quiet street.

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Cottage style home, offers cosy space all around including a large landscaped garden and patio area.

Silvia Vassileva 082 578 9807 / 021 557 1124 (o)

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R 1 650 000

Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 1 | Garages: 1

WEB REF: 91344192859

PARKLANDS

Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 1

R 1 350 000

WEB REF: 91344193175

SUNNINGDALE RENTAL

R 15 500 pm

Bedrooms: 3| Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344192234

This two bedroom, single garage freestanding house with a spacious private garden is a perfect starter home for a young family

Lovely bright open plan living areas -three bedroom house with small splash pool and built in braai area.

This house is well built and maintained, has an easy flow and well designed for the whole family and friends. Available 01 November 2016

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

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