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For the love of chocolate

Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

We  South Africa There’s so much to love about the country we live in. Here’s what the Neighbourhood team cherish.

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The different languages and accents you hear wherever you go.

Exquisite and accessible natural surroundings.

The sunny South African disposition.

Hideaway spots to escape city life.

The neighbourly approach in times of crisis.

Buzzing city life for social butterflies.

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What’s good?

Chocolate is the answer, whatever the question, and local artisan delights get full marks for flavour, quality and creativity WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

What?

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Cape Town Carriage Ride When and where?

Today, from the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town

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f you’re a fan of Cinderella, or any princess fairy tale, and driving through the city, then grab your loved one and dash down to the Castle of Good Hope. There you will find the Cape Town Carriage Company which offers romantic horse carriage rides through the hub of Cape Town. Very classy!

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omance and love should be celebrated every day, not just once a year, and the same goes for chocolate. Having said that, there’s nothing like Valentine’s Day for pushing the boat out, and some of our local artisan chocolatiers are meeting the challenge with a host of creative ideas to wow the most discerning chocaholic.

My Sugar has quickly made a name for itself with its inventive, fun and delectable handmade chocolates and decadent milkshakes at its quirky Sea Point cafe. For Valentine’s Day all the most popular flavours are recreated as hand-painted hearts, so choose a box of assorted hearts. Include the mouthwatering gold miso caramel, and do your detective work if your beloved is a regular as there are so many stunning combinations – it’s difficult to choose.

Cape Town Carriage Ride 021 704 6907/8 ctcco.co.za

What?

Argentine tango social dancing When and where?

The exciting addition of the gift boxes and cakes in collaboration with Laura Mitchell Cake Couture, my favourite being the iced sugar cookie piñata filled with My Sugar chocolate hearts, definitely puts the fun back into romance.

Saying it with chocolate is made easy

Today at Sea Point Pavilion Forecourt (next to the swimming pool)

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f something more daring is ideal for you and your loved one, you can enjoy social Argentine tango dancing in Sea Point. Besides getting to practise your dance moves and enjoying a romantic sunset, you get to do so free of charge.

with Le Delizie’s special milk chocolate bars which have “I Love You” written across them in English, Italian, French and Spanish. Le Delizie is a little piece of Italy in Newlands’s Dean Street Arcade, where Adriana and Massimo create the traditional flavours of their native land in the form of gelato, nougat, and handmade chocolates using the finest ingredients, including hazelnuts and almonds from Italy. There are gorgeous beribboned boxes of all their creations for that special someone, and don’t miss their luscious gianduiotti filled with a rich hazelnut paste.

If you both love chocolate, treat yourselves to a special bonbon workshop at Honest Chocolate’s Wale Street cafe on the morning of Valentine’s Day, where you can sip glasses of bubbly as you learn about chocolate, then taste, dip and make your own box of bonbons to take home. This is pure, raw organically produced dark chocolate at its very best.

Honest Chocolate is also partnering with some local brands to put together a proudly local Valentine’s Day gift package that will be on sale at the cafe and at the Woodstock Exchange shop.

Social Argentine tango dancing goo.gl/7Kj24d

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Split Image presents A Word’s Worth TASTE FOR YOURSELF: When and where?

Today at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre

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f you’re looking to celebrate the day of love with poetry, a live band and – of course – a flash mob, then stop by the V&A Waterfront with your loved one to witness the emotional production by Split Image titled A Word’s Worth. Attendance is free, which is always a V&A joy!

Split Image presents A Word’s Worth 021 408 7600 splitimage1@gmail.com PUBLISHED BY THE CREATIVE GROUP Unit G04, Old Castle Brewery Bldg 6 Beach Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 087 828 0423

My Sugar 021 433 2335 mysugar.co.za Le Delizie 062 034 2732 facebook.com/ledelizie. newlands.capetown Honest Chocolate Wale Street Cafe and Shop, 076 765 8306 Woodstock Shop, 021 447 1438 honestchocolate.co.za

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Close shave Starting on 19 February, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and his crew are coming to the Mother City WORDS: LAUREN JOUBERT

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Stomping-good fun Despite the recent runaway fires and searing heat, the Cape’s wine farms are celebrating the 2016 harvest with a host of fun festivals WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES

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he Harvest Festival at Franschhoek estate Grande Provence on 20 February, sees guests getting their hands dirty.

A tractor ride into the vineyards is followed by a morning of grape picking, grape stomping and, finally, wine tasting and a cellar tour.

To finish off the festivities there will be live music and a bountiful harvest feast by Grande Provence executive chef Darren Badenhorst.

There’s more messy merriment in the Durbanville Wine Valley, with the Feast of the Grape, taking place on 27 and 28 February, bringing together 12 Durbanville estates on D’Aria estate. You’ll find big-name brands and boutique estates, with the likes of Durbanville Hills, Altydgedacht, Bloemendal, De Grendel and Nitida in attendance. There will be grape stomping – always a hit with the kids – along with tutored tastings to whet your appetite for the signature dishes presented by the winery restaurants.

While Durbanville is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc, at Eikendal outside Stellenbosch, it’s Chardonnay that’s the star attraction. The estate’s annual Weintaufe (wine baptism) on 6 March allows guests to sample the new vintage straight from the barrel, while the estate’s Cucina di Giovanni restaurant will dish up Italian-inspired

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ebruary seems to be all about Valentine’s Day, and with that come the warm, fuzzy feelings of celebrating your significant other. This year, Pieter Toerien and KickstArt are bringing a different flavour to the month of love.

Those who take a keen liking toward the darker side of entertainment will be familiar with the film musical that Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter brought to life on the big screen.

SA theatre musical stars Jonathan Roxmouth and Charon Williams-Ros promise a night you’ll never forget.

fare alongside estate wines. Kids are well catered for, with jumping castles, tractor rides and cheetah viewing.

with a bottle of the estate’s Pinot Noir while the Kitchen Jammin’ Blues Band eases away the afternoon.

When the Melck family host their annual harvest festival on historic Muratie estate, guests will have the chance to get their feet stained purple in the stomping bucket. This low-key celebration, happening on 12 March, is about good food and wine rather than a packed schedule of events.

However, don’t miss the lunchtime talk by owner Rijk Melck on the colourful characters after which the estate’s wines are named. Afterwards, relax

The Robertson Wine Valley stretches out its Hands-on Harvest celebrations this year, with more than 20 wineries through the valley offering grape stomping, wine blending, vineyard picnics and more.

The Harvest Experience at De Wetshof on 27 February until 27 March is one of the highlights, with barrel tastings of the 2016 vintage and freshly baked mosbolletjies on offer.

If you saw the production of West Side Story, you’ll be sure to see a few familiar faces. Jonathan Roxmouth, a multi-award-winning South African stage actor, takes the role of the demented barber. Roxmouth’s impressive resume includes stage performances of well-known musicals such as Grease, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera South Africa and Topsy Turvy. This time around, one of South Africa’s favourite actors takes on a role like no other.

What’s it all about?

Never heard of the infamous Sweeney Todd? Without giving too much away, the story is set in 19th century England, and tells of Benjamin Barker, a barber whose alias is Sweeney Todd. This dark masterpiece, originally created

by Stephen Sondheim, follows the barber through his search for justice and revenge after being wrongfully imprisoned. Join show stars Roxmouth and Williams-Ros through a journey of a dark love story, with knives, revenge and a creepy twist on mince pies.

Who should see it?

If you like musicals with a twist of murder and revenge, you have to see Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. For those who enjoyed the film, it goes without saying, seeing your favourite characters come to life before your eyes is a treat you simply must indulge in.

Catch this masterful musical thriller at the Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay from 19 February to 9 April.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Grande Provence Harvest Festival goo.gl/mb1szr Feast of the Grape Angela Fourie, 083 310 1228 goo.gl/vqqtlx Eikendal Weintaufe Harvest Celebration 021 855 1422 counter@eikendal.co.za Muratie Harvest Festival 021 865 2330/6 muratie.co.za Hands-on Harvest 023 626 3167 handsonharvest.com

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Tickets available online at Computicket goo.gl/aj7faS

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Good returns from student accommodation

Pastel pop I WORDS: CHRIS REID

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he Pantone Matching System is used by creatives around the world to make sure they’re all talking the same language when it comes to colour. To the public, however, the company is probably known best for its annual colour predictions.

Once a year it names a colour from its range that it feels epitomises the global mood, and this time it’s gone with a duo – rose quartz and serenity. This pastel pink and blue pairing is meant to speak to the way gender is being re-evaluated in the modern context. Announced at the end of last year, we’re already

seeing the designs filtering into the market, and challenging preconceptions of how to use colour in the home.

Pastels have traditionally been considered feminine colours, but this new take on the colours is nothing if not contemporary. Pieces of furniture such as the Lou Lou Ghost and Louis Ghost chairs, both available at Afritaly, show this updated approach to pastels.

By combining clean forms with soft colours, there is a balance between the traditionally masculine and feminine, very much in the spirit of Pantone’s intention in its choice of tones. Looking at rooms more broadly, we’re seeing the same coming through in paint trends. In the latest Plascon Colour Forecast, the element theme explores dusty pink and blue as new neutrals for modern homes.

While we’re not expecting everyone to rush out and embrace soft, genderbending colour treatments, the implication of this colour prediction is quite interesting. It points to a willingness to embrace design that doesn’t conform to stereotypes, and as part of a bigger social movement, it’s definitely a trend to watch.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Afritaly afritaly.com Plascon plascon.co.za

n recent years student accommodation has come to present a real opportunity for investors. As it is predominantly a segment that covers smaller properties with good returns, it has some ideal characteristics.

“The key factors making student accommodation attractive are the high demand and the stable income generation it gives, due to low operating costs,” says Lesiba Mooka, CEO, Cobalt Blue Properties.

“Institutions aren’t able to provide sufficient accommodation for all their students and this has opened doors for investors to enter the market.” Mooka points out that the University of Johannesburg can only accommodate 6,500 students, and Wits 5,000, but each institution

has an estimated 30,000 students or more on their main campuses.

The most important considerations when looking at potential opportunities in student accommodation are the proximity to the university and public transport access, security, the condition of the building and, of course, the price.

Mooka says that for one- or twobedroom flats, investors should be able to find properties for about R450,000. These could realise rentals of between R4,000 and R8,000 per month, depending on the number of beds per room. The alternative is to pay about R900,000 for a standalone house. Rentals of between R15,000 and R20,000 per month could be achieved, depending on the number of rooms and tenants.

A new home for PwC in KZN

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rofessional services firm PwC has relocated to a new purpose-built building in the Ridgeside Office Park in La Lucia.

Kishore Kooverjee, PwC Durban partner in charge, says, “We are confident that our new office will provide an excellent platform from which to further enhance our presence in the KZN region, and extend our profile in Durban and to better service our clients across the wider region.”

resources. One of the highlights of this “building of the future” is a thermal storage cooling plant, which reduces electricity usage in peak demand periods. The system works by freezing ice in tanks at low-demand times when electricity is plentiful and much cheaper, and using the ice for cooling at peak times instead of running the chiller. This will result in significant cost savings as well as assisting the economy by reducing pressure on the supply grid.

Innovative green technology has been implemented to reduce the new building’s carbon footprint to provide a healthier and more productive environment, and decrease the consumption of energy and other

The newly constructed 4,000m2 development by Hodari Properties is located in the Ridgeside Precinct 3 estate. It provides some of the most scenic views from Umhlanga to Durban City and the Bluff.

Finding the positives in the rate hike

It would take a pretty hefty economic catastrophe for nominal house prices (before they are adjusted for the effects of inflation) to decline ERWIN RODE, PROPERTY ECONOMIST, RODE & ASSOCIATES

R795m Knightsbridge office redevelopment for Bryanston

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nightsbridge Manor office park in Bryanston is undergoing a R795m redevelopment by Emira Property Fund. The threephase redevelopment will create a P-grade (premium quality) office park with a minimum four-star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council SA. The development will be renamed Knightsbridge.

With a prime location in Sloane Street opposite the Didata Campus, the complex will more than triple in size to 29,352m2 of gross leasable area.

Redevelopment started in November last year and is being undertaken in phases. The first of seven new buildings should be completed by about May 2017.

Geoff Jennett, CEO, Emira Property Fund, says, “Our ground-breaking redevelopment of Knightsbridge supports Emira’s strategy of improving the quality of B-grade office stock. It will increase the value, attractiveness and competitiveness of this excellently located property.

“Bryanston is fast becoming the preferred alternative to Sandton for blue-chip businesses and large A-grade and P-grade office users.”

Bryanston is the fourth-largest office node in Joburg after the CBD, Sandton and Midrand. The South African Property Owners Association says Bryanston’s office vacancies were 7,2% for Q4 2015, compared with a national average of 10,5%.

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Analyse it

My business neighbourhood Manage PATRICK CAIRNS

Maija Groenewald brings the hip science of ice cream to Milnerton WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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2 Ice Cream Lab harnesses the science of liquid nitrogen to freeze ice cream as you wait. There is also a funky periodic table of flavours and toppings instead of a menu. Maija and Errol Groenewald opened their first shop in Parklands in 2014 and recently added a second in The Paddocks Shopping Centre in Milnerton.

Q: How did your business start?

A: T hree years ago I went on holiday to London with my teenage son. We stumbled upon a liquid nitrogen ice cream shop in Camden Town and we couldn’t believe our eyes. It was love at first bite. I’ve had the liquid nitrogen bug ever since.

Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop?

A: Proximity to home so that we could be “hands on” as we built the business. We also felt that the area’s demographics suited our product very well.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: The space at The Paddocks was being used by another ice cream store that was coming to the end of its lease. Initially the landlords, Dale Glen, were reluctant to take another ice-cream store. We weren’t proud. We pestered them. Stalked them by phone. Begged. We finally won them over by making some of our ice cream at their head office.

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ver time, stock markets always go up. A simple statistic bears this out – in the 90 years since 1926, the JSE All Share Index has been up 70 times.

Put another way, the local stock market has only been negative for just over one in every five years. For a long-term investor, then, the odds are quite clearly stacked in favour of making money, rather than losing it.

However, it would be wrong to take this to mean that you shouldn’t worry about the down years. In fact, negative returns can have a far bigger impact than many people think.

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

A: On weekends and holidays we have a good flow of customers coming through the food court.

We are also strategically located close to the kids’ play area, as well as other restaurants.

Big drawdowns in particular can be very costly. Consider that if you lose 50% of your investment today, you would have to grow your new investment pot by 100% just to get back to where you started.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: Dale’s Black Angus Grill, Ocean Basket, Mugg & Bean, Simply Asia and First Base Pizza. Our immediate neighbour is an upmarket clothing store, Andrews.

This is why great investing is not just about capturing as much growth as you can, but managing your risk to ensure that you also minimise your losses. That can be shown by another example.

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

A: Every tenant negotiates their price. Let’s just say that it is fair.

Since 2000, the S&P 500 in the US has been negative five times. Some of those down years have been quite significant, but they still represent less than half of the period.

Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: There is no typical week or month.

During Christmas, we were rushed off our feet. At other times, it can be extremely quiet – much depends on the time of year. A guesstimate of average daily foot traffic during the week is maybe 300. At weekends, you can double/triple that number.

With that in mind, let’s imagine at the start of 2000 that there were two investors who made different choices.

The first decided to take the full market returns, whether up or down, while the second opted to take only limited returns so that they could never lose more than 5% in a down year, but never gain more than 15% in an up year.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: Yes, we are expanding all the time. We do events with our mobile unit, and our schedule is packed until the end of May.

Even though the second investor never enjoyed the full upside, the remarkable thing is that they would actually be nearly 20% better off than the first investor by the end of 2015.

This is because by limiting their losses, they had to make up a lot less before starting to accumulate real gains.

Q: Do you operate online?

A: Not at the moment.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: In summer our top seller has got to be salted caramel.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: N2 Ice Cream Lab 084 516 1818 n2icecreamlab.co.za

If you had invested $100 in the S&P 500 at the start of 2000, that would have grown to $160,38 by the end of 2015. If you limited the annual downside to 5% and the upside to 15%, you would instead have $190,99

To some extent this was an unusual period, as the first three years of the century were all negative and the first investor would have started at a significant disadvantage. However, that doesn’t disqualify the example.

That’s because there is no way of knowing what the markets are going to do from year to year, and you have to be prepared for the possibility that they could head south, and very quickly.

Being prepared for this and managing your risk appropriately will ensure that you don’t get caught out, and potentially save you a lot in the long run.

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Hout Bay

Suburb focus

Here’s what’s happening in property in the area

For sale

For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R6m

R4,96m

R2,56m

R6,87m

R21,000

R21,400

R12,900

R35,400

For a typical property (four-bedroom house)

In a complex

For a flat

For a house

For a typical rental property (three-bedroom house)

In a complex

For a flat

For a house

Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Hout Bay comprise approximately 3% of the total sale listings in Cape Town.

3%

4%

Properties listed for rent in Hout Bay comprise approximately 4% of the total rental listings in Cape Town.

Rentals

Rentals Approximately 2% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in Cape Town is attributable to properties for sale in Hout Bay.

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BUYING IN HOUT BAY: The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Hout Bay, namely a four-bedroom house, with the median asking price of R6m, is R58,899 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,25% with no deposit.

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nly 30 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes to town and the Southern Surburbs, Hout Bay properties offer a relaxed holiday lifestyle while still being conveniently close to all the city has to offer. Sweeping views of mountain ranges and the ocean, a number of top schools in the area and a complete infrastructure all make the area an attractive option for buyers. The area is drawing new inhabitants from Joburg, as well as a large number of overseas buyers, who are all drawn to the location for the scenery and the lifestyle.

BEST IN FOOD • M assimo’s: famous for serving some of the best pizza in Cape Town • Ragafellows: always makes it on the “best burgers in CT” list. The Baylock Burger is a must.

• Spiro’s Greek restaurant: good food in a relaxed, family-friendly environment • Kitima’s: a Hout Bay favourite • Barney’s Deli: you can create home-cooked meals to take home • Dario’s: a small, Italian coffee shop, owned by Dario, who is well known by locals

In terms of affordable family living, I’d struggle to think of another suburb I’d like to live in. Hout Bay literally has everything going for it: mountains, beaches, farms, vineyards, stylish apartments and luxury mountain estates, plus really good restaurants, shops and schools.

Whole weekends go by without me leaving the village!

TOP SCHOOLS • • • • • •

Busy Bees Valley Pre-Primary Best Buddies Llandudno Primary Kronendal Primary Hout Bay International School

AREA HIGHLIGHTS • Homely, village feel • Excellent amenities • Close to beaches and the city

CATHERINE DAVIS, RESIDENT

Agent commentary Q: What are Hout Bay’s key attractions for buyers?

A: Hout Bay has become one of the most sought-after residential areas in the Cape, with property values continuing to grow year on year. The scenic setting in a lush valley surrounded by mountains on nearly all sides, with the ocean at the front, certainly forms an integral part of the appeal. Add to that the wonderfully laidback village vibe, top schools in the area, plus stabling facilities and a riding school for those fond of equestrian pursuits. The village is now drawing buyers from across the country, with many buyers migrating from inland provinces and KwaZuluNatal, as well as foreign buyers from the UK and Germany.

James Lewis

LICENSEE, SEEFF SOUTHERN SUBURBS, HOUT BAY & LLANDUDNO 021 794 5252 james.lewis@seeff.com seeff.com

Q: How has the area changed over the past five years?

A: While property prices on the rest of the Atlantic Seaboard have continued to rocket, Hout Bay property prices have not increased as exponentially, and, because of this, they continue to offer incredible value for money.

I know of buyers who have sold bachelor flats elsewhere (in Sea Point, for example) and bought a proper family home in Hout Bay with their money from the sale.

We had a record year last year and sold 75 properties, showing that even in hard economic times the market in Hout Bay has continued to move. We also get many foreign buyers who are drawn to the area because of the International School and the lifestyle here.

Lola Kramer

OWNER, LOLA KRAMER PROPERTIES

083 252 1023 lola@lolakramer.com lolakramer.com

Q: What kinds of properties are available in Hout Bay, and who is buying them?

A: Hout Bay has a variety of proper­ty for sale. There are twobedroom flats selling at about R1,500 to R1,800/m2, and then townhouses with an average selling price of R3,5m. Family homes start at about R2,2m and go up to R10m plus – with the most activity between the R2,2m to R3,9m range.

There are also smallholdings with stables which go for R7m and upwards. Security estates are in high demand with an average selling price of about R7,5m. I’ve lived here for 30 years myself and enjoy the laid-back, easy lifestyle in a beautiful environment.

Piet van der Merwe PRINCIPAL, RAWSON PROPERTIES HOUT BAY 082 894 0901 piet.vandermerwe@rawson.co.za rawson.co.za

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Area Guide

privateproperty.co.za/on-show

Agency Guide Atlantic Beach Estate

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Chas Everitt International Property Group

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Complete Coast Properties

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NORTHERN SUBURBS

ERA Real Estate

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WEST COAST

CITY BOWL Woodstock

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WESTERN SEABOARD

Yzerfontein

23

Atlantic Beach

15, 23, 24

Durbanville

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Leapfrog

Big Bay

14

Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate

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Pam Golding Properties

12 - 14

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Rawson Properties

18 - 19

Sotheby's international Realty

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Blouberg

16

Bloubergrand

18, 19, 20, 23

Bloubergsands

18

Bloubergstrand

16

Flamingo Vlei

18, 23

Melkbosstrand

21, 23

Parklands

14, 16, 19, 20, 23

Sunningdale

18, 20, 23

Sunset Beach

14, 16, 18

Sunset Village

18, 23

Table View

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Van Riebeeckstrand

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West Beach

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Plattekloof

BOLAND, OVERBERG & HELDERBERG Boschenmeer

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Fernkloof

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Franschhoek

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Pearl Valley

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Somerset West

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Vermont

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Classifieds: Atlantic Beach Estate

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ERA Real Estate

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Leapfrog

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Rawson Properties

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

Somerset West R18 million Set on an expansive 8500m2 next to the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Beautifully appointed home with indoor/outdoor lifestyle with a pool, tennis court and separate guest cottage. Distinctively designed and built with flair and style.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 3 / Ref# SW1054554 Thea Albertyn 082 925 5510 / Edelweiss Hankey 083 252 1964

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

Ref# ON1086527

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Vermont / R4.995 million

Fernkloof / R19.995 million

Durbanville / R5.2 million

Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate / R6.5 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 Elegant and stylish family home. Quality finishes, spacious rooms –a stone’s throw from the sea.

Bedrooms 6 / Bathrooms 7 / Garages 2 Recently renovated home of distinction.

Views of the sea, mountain and golf course.

Expansive mature garden.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 Elegant and immaculate home situated within prestigious estate. Great braai area and pool surrounded by manicured garden.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 Family home offering a superior lifestyle in the security of Kanonberg Estate.

Louise Momberg 082 553 0427

Rose Marie Marais 082 877 6160

Isabel Swart 082 784 4378

Gené 082 975 2869 / Paige 082 901 7045

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Somerset West / R850 000

Franschhoek / R2.75 million

Boschenmeer / R5.8 million

Pearl Valley / R12 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 1 / Garages 1 On top of the world has never been this affordable. Singletons, pensioners or ex-pats - this is for you.

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 Le Petite Cottage. This charming cottage is the perfect full time or holiday cottage.

Lorraine 082 892 4386 / Willis 083 269 1014

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 072 610 7208

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 This elegant property is situated on a 1098m2 stand with uninterrupted views of the golf course and mountains.

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

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 Stunning house overlooking the 18th fairway and magnificent Simonsberg mountains. 3 luxurious bedrooms, separate guest flatlet.

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

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Baronetcy Estate / R9.85 million

Ref# 1PV1117038

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 3 Modern architectural open-plan home with designer kitchen, finishes & accessories. Unique power floated floors with epoxy sealant. Spacious living area with ample natural light leading to open plan pool & entertainment area with magnificent space and views of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula. Outside entertainment area includes dining and breakfast terrace, ceiling speakers, braai, guest shower, toilet and heated pool surrounded by seated cocktail area.

Pierre Nel 076 967 3766 / Tonja Ellman 082 978 3576

PLATTEKLOOF Sales & Rentals: 021 558 3438 / plattekloof@pamgolding.co.za

Plattekloof / R9.98 million

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Bedrooms 6 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 5 Spacious architect designed home bordering Tygerberg Hill Nature Reserve. Offering magnificent views over the Peninsula. The property was built to take full advantage of these views. Tiled reception areas opening onto fabulous indoor pool and braai. Close to all amenities.

Penny Petersen 083 261 7339 / Riccardo Mascis 073 051 1100 / Rosemary Fernandes 078 080 9955

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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 / R4.7 million

Big Bay / R5.94 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / This well-maintained home is only 200 metres from the beach, offering a family all they require.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 3 / Situated in the very secure Big Bay Sandown Estate offering an open-plan flow with unique finishes and taste throughout with air-conditioning.

Robyn Stawski 082 559 7563 / Lynn Pirrie 082 854 4916

Adrian van Riel 079 782 9982

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Parklands / R1.45 million

Parklands / R995 000

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / Lovely home situated in a quiet crescent in Parklands North close to all amenities. Follow showboards from West Coast Road.

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / This home is located with easy-access to shopping centres, schools and bus routes. Follow showboards from Parklands Main Road.

Jacques Windell 079 137 3182

Lyndle Botha 076 645 5921

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SOLE PROPERTY PARTNER Mandy Oschman / Sales 082 567 0398 mandy.oschman@pamgolding.co.za Tracy-Ann Craig / Rentals 082 415 4852 tracy.craig@pamgolding.co.za

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 pamgolding.co.za/atlantic-beach-estate

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R9.5 million

Atlantic Beach Estate / R3.6 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / 180° Atlantic ocean views, full Table Mountain and Robben Island views and situated on the golf course. Spacious open-plan areas.

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This double-storey duplex offers open-plan living, wood-burning fireplace, private patio with built-in braai overlooking the garden.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R38 000 pm

Atlantic Beach Estate / R35 000 pm

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This home is located alongside the fairway with stunning sunsets and views of the mountain, fairway and sea in the distance. Entertainer’s delight.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / Ideal entertainer’s home with open-plan kitchen flowing into the dining room, lounge with wood-burning fireplace and TV room.

Tracy-Ann Craig 082 415 4852

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Sunset Beach - R3.2 million

ON SHOW

This Golden Goldie is a must on your viewing list

This home has such great potential, close to beach and shops. Free For more pics & info SMS 1502873 to 38573*

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Sunset Beach - R6.5 million

Flowing light and Airy receptions leading to patio (BIB) and garden, Compact kitchen, 3 Bedrooms + Study, 2 Bathrooms, Double auto garage. Don’t delay call today! In att: Lyn 082 889 5163

Prime dual living investment in prestigious are of Sunset Beach. Within walking distance to the beach

First property comprising of 4x Beds, Study and 3x Baths. Lounge, Dining Room & TV Room. Gourmet style Kitchen with a sep scullery leading to a double remote controlled garage. Glass encl pool, Jacuzzi, Bar & Braai area ideal for entertaining. Large gym on the first floor with views of Table Mountain.

2nd Dwelling comprising of 2x Beds, 2x Baths, Lounge, Din/Room and mod o/plan Kitchen also with sep scullery leading to a large double remote controlled garage. Ideal for a Guesthouse, double family dwelling or fantastic rental income from either property. Lydia Johnstone 082 561 3046

For more pics & info SMS 1502873 to 38573*

Blouberg Beachfront - Asking R3.5m neg Views! What an opportunity for the future!

This apartment in “ Prime Position “ with magnificent views is a must to view. Large o/plan lounge – Dining room – Compact kitchen lots of cupboards – 3 nice sized bedrooms – Laminate flooring (MES) – 2 bathrooms – Double automated garage. Excellent block. Call today – Don’t delay!

Lyn Petzer 082 889 5163

For more pics & info SMS 1354406 to 38573*

Parklands North - R3.5 million

ON SHOW

New Release! A delightful mingling of sunlight and fresh mountain air

In prime position near best schools and shopping centres with breezy ocean air. Easy access to beach, West coast and main to Northern suburbs, as well as City and bus routes. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, open plan kitchen with granite tops, cherry wood finishes. 3 Gas burner hob and 2 electric plates and oven. Double garages with 3 secure off street parking. Sunday on show. Directions from West Coast Rd into Sandown Rd then follow point-

For more pics & info SMS 1354700 to 38573*

ers from Food Lovers market Belgrave Rd. In att: Tommy 084 575 7894 or Lydia 082 561 3046

West Beach - R2.780 million

New Release! A bright and breezy double volume house

Quiet neighbourhood with sounds of ocean waves “A home full of surprises”, Entr hall, living space upstairs, o/plan din/room, living room & kitchen with granite counter tops, sliding doors leading to patio & outside braai area, 4 Beds, 2.5 baths (Main bed e/s with walk in closet), D/Lockup Gar, Extra parking space for 4 cars. On 740m². Ephraim 061 851 4214 Lydia 082 561 3046

Mobile site pics and info SMS 1476643 to 38573*

Parklands - R750 000

This charming duplex is situated in a gated complex

On the Myciti Bus route & close to all amenities. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathFor more pics & info SMS 1502873 to 38573*

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Bloubergstrand - R4.7 million

rooms (1 main-en- suite), open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen, single garage & parking bay plus lots of visitors parking. To view call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

Exquisite and Elegant with unbelievable mountain views

Bright sunny open plan Lounge, Dining Room with large Sea view patio, master bedroom en-suite overlooking sea view plus 3 more spacious bedrooms and 2 more bathrooms, direct access to 2 automated garages and ample visitors parking. Call Lydia to arrange viewings – 082 561 3046 Experts in home finance.

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EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES WESTERN SEABOARD

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 11 950 000.00

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 5 575 000.00

Situated in a cul-de-sac overlooking the Estate, Robben Island and the bay, this 4 bedroom property boasts arguably the best position on the estate. Modern, spacious interiors plus a 2 bedroom cottage complete with lounge and kitchen.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

As you enter you realise that this property has much to offer. 3 Bedrooms (MES) located together away from the large living areas. Two lounges plus informal sitting and dining rooms provide loads of space for family and friends. An inviting covered patio with braai overlooks the garden and pool.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

Atlantic Beach Estate

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 5 300 000.00

R 5 300 000.00

Fantastic Brand New Listing - This home radiates style and comfort.

Set alongside a greenbelt, you can watch the springbok play from your lounge. Stunning pool area and enclosed braai patio with stack away doors. Specs include 4 bedrooms 2 ensuite 2 lounges, Bar Area & DBL Garage Hayley: 082 561 7116

This 4 Bedroom Property is nestled in the corner of a quiet circle, close to the clubhouse. The property is North Facing and wind protected. The fourth bedroom has a teen pad and en-suite bathroom with a shower, it would be ideal for dual living. The living area boosts two open plan lounges Call Penny: 082 998 0752

Atlantic Beach Estate

Kingshaven Big Bay

R 3 995 000.00

A well proportioned single level home with open plan living area .

A wood burning fireplace is the focal point and the lounge open to a covered braai patio and garden. There are 3 bedrooms with the main bedroom ensuite. The double garage has direct access to the house.

This property is located in a quiet close.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

R 3 250 000.00

This stunning house situated in the popular Big Bay offers an open plan kitchen flowing onto a quaint dining area which leads out to a small irrigated garden with a welcoming entertainment area and built in braai. There are 3 spacious bedrooms up stairs ( main ensuite), balcony with sea and Robben Island views . Call Jacqui: 082 412 0050

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 8 995 000.00

This estate home has no neighbouring properties and commands a 1416sqm Erf and in addition to the main dwelling, it offers a large guest flat with views. The Master bedroom is oversized and has panoramic Sea Views. Huge growth potential and scope for additions on this property.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 3 450 000.00

Blouberg Village Moolman Road

R 7 500 000.00

A great opportunity for investor or the family who are looking to simplify things. 3 Beds 2 Baths plus lovely large covered patio. This home is easy maintenance and also give a fantastic ROI. Available for occupation immediately. This is one of the largest erven in the townhouse section and has extra parking bays Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

This immaculate residence boasts impressive, stylish and generously proportioned living areas with priceless ocean views and is enveloped in light and comfort with maximised open plan living.

3 Bed 3 Bath 5 Reception Areas, Fully enclosed patio which extends to the wooden deck with splash pool Call Inge: 083 642 2884

FOR AGENTS WHO ARE LESS CONCERNED ABOUT REWARDS AND MORE CONCERNED ABOUT RESULTS Contact Your Area Specialist at Complete Coast Properties Western Seaboard

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