Neighbourhood CT - 20 October 2019

Neighbourhood 20 OCTOBER 2019

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Editor’s exclusive CARLA REDELINGHUYS

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Bombay Brasserie | 021 819 2000 | bit.ly/31bOa9x

A symphony of spices Bombay Brasserie has long been Cape Town’s go-to spot for authentic Indian food with a fine-dining sense of occasion. The recent renovation and new menu add a fresh new dimension to an old favourite.

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n its warm hospitality and Indian elegance, Bombay Brasserie, the Taj Hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, is the same as ever. The two-month renovation has refreshed and opened up the historic space while retaining the intimate atmosphere.

Executive chef David Tilly showed us around before dinner. He’s French, classically trained, and fell in love with Indian culture and food as a young man joining Taj at their Orient Express fine-dining restaurant in New Delhi.

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ast week I wrote about enjoying and celebrating our green spaces. We’re privileged to live in such a beautiful city and country and to have citizens who care about making the world a better place for their fellow man and woman.

One such person is Leigh Diedericks, vineyard manager at L’Avenir Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, who’s taken a hands-on approach to the working wine farm’s layout and design.

Motivated to empower through design, L’Avenir’s principal design inspiration is drawn from vineyards and the hands that toil the land.

This approach has appropriately manifested in L’Avenir’s Hands-On Garden – a beautiful integrative space framed by working vines and fountains, which was created by L’Avenir’s farming community. The result is a space where undue barriers – between man, nature and society – are removed and commitment and inclusiveness are celebrated. The garden’s design and layout were the brainchild of Leigh, who has been an instrumental part of the farm for 25 years. It also features striking sculptures by Zimbabwean roadside sculptor and artist Tafirenyika Manyenga.

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“It’s so joyful, full of colour, they embrace you straight away, no clash of egos, just a real welcome,” he says. Moving on from Delhi to Taj hotels in Marrakesh, then London, he arrived in Cape Town two years ago, as always finding a reliable team of specialist Indian chefs in place to make magic with the Tandoor oven and manage the precise spicing of authentic Indian dishes, things that take a lifetime to learn, he says.

Regulars will be happy to know that the new menu retains all the signature dishes. New twists are most visible on the bar snack and small plate or starters menu, playfully combining South African and Indian traditions such as ostrich samosas and chicken tikka Gatsby.

Taste these from 3pm in what was the Twankey Bar, now opened up to connect with the restaurant, adding several more tables with a more casual dining vibe. The renovation also revitalised the kitchen, putting the Tandoor chef in the hot spot, deftly working the ovens in full view of diners.

Small but vital touches elevate traditional Indian cuisine from homely curry to elegant date-night sophistication, quickly becoming apparent in polished service, excellent wine list and the food itself.

The Hands-On Garden is utilised by L’Avenir’s Pebbles Afterschool Care Centre to provide the learners the opportunity to gain an understanding of vineyard management.

A delightful amuse bouche transforms humble potato into a light creamy mouthful spiked with tamarind, followed by delicious ostrich samosas with spicing reminiscent of bobotie, superb dry-spiced confit duck chaat.

“The garden has not only resulted in a better understanding of viticulture, but the children now have greater appreciation for the important work their parents are involved in. The garden is a symbolic integration of the community and the workers at L’Avenir Wine Estate and an opportunity to leave a legacy for our next generation,” says Leigh.

Our Tandoor platter is exceptional – twice-marinated adraki masala lamb chops so tender and delicately spiced, broccoli florets luscious with mustard and yoghurt, prawns fragrant with pesto and saffron yoghurt.

Mains are served and shared at the table, each curry with distinct character.

We were wowed by seductive line-fish Alleppey, delicate coconut and green mango, rich fenugreek-fragrant chicken tariwala, and a smoky lamb shank with cumin and Kashmiri chilli heat.

With a definite focus on developing the next generation, the garden is true to L’Avenir’s name – which means “the future” in French. Says Naretha Ricome, L’Avenir’s managing director, “We’re especially proud of our vineyard manager, Leigh, who played a key role in this extraordinary creation.”

David takes liberties with Indian tradition only in the dessert menu, giving free rein to his French training and creativity. Gulab jamun cheesecake – a dark chocolate shell around frothy cheesecake filling and cardamom syrupsoaked gulab jamun doughnut, with apricot and almond ice cream – was a fitting finale to a symphony of spices.

Well done! And keep the inspirational stories coming.

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Bayede! | 021 863 3406 | bayede.co.za or oudemolen.co.za

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Groot Phesantekraal Farm | 021 825 0060 | grootphesantekraal.co.za

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any people when they think “Winelands” think Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek or the Constantia area. But behind the Boerewors Curtain, nestled in a particularly picturesque part of Cape Town, you’ll find the Durbanville Wine Valley, where favourites like Durbanville Hills, De Grendel, Nitida and Diemersdal – to name but a few – stand proudly, producing some of the best wines in the country.

Slightly further afield, on the Klipheuwel road, about 5km outside of Durbanville CBD in the direction of Stellenbosch, is Groot Phesantekraal, where you can indulge in excellent food and wine while the kids run around on the surrounding lawn.

Once a reposing farm with rolling wheat lands, vineyards, grazing cows and sheep, this historic estate has lately seen a quiet evolution under the guidance of fourth generation owners André and Ronelle Brink, elevating it to the top of any wine lover’s to-do list.

Brandy fit for a king Distilled in the Cape winelands, Bayede! is the first brandy to carry a royal warrant from an African king WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES

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ena Wendlovu! Bayede!

(You are an elephant. Hail the King!) This traditional greeting, reserved for the Zulu king, is the inspiration for a unique new brandy from the Cape winelands.

Distilled in the Oude Molen distillery in the Elgin valley, Bayede! XO Royal Cape Brandy is the first South African brandy to carry a royal warrant, distilled by appointment to King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu.

Bayede! is a certified Cape Brandy, meaning it’s made only from grapes grown in the Western Cape winelands, and is twice distilled in copper pot stills.

After distillation a Cape Brandy must be aged in oak casks, smaller than 340 litres, for a minimum of three years.

In the case of Bayede! the brandy was blended from Oude Molen’s brandy

store by Kobus Gelderblom, formerly brandy master at KWV for 17 years. For the Bayede! blend Gelderblom selected a mixture of French and American oak casks, all with a minimum age of 10 years, resulting in a brandy redolent with dried fruit, cloves and, unusually fragrant aromas of curry leaf.

are intended to assist in small-scale job creation. Brandy also isn’t the only string to the Bayede! bow. Much like England’s Prince Charles has his Duchy Originals range of foods, Bayede! extends to wine, rooibos tea, pottery and beadwork, creating employment opportunities in rural communities.

“His Majesty selected Oude Molen to distil the first Royal Cape Brandy based on their reputation for outstanding quality and integrity,” says Antoinette Vermooten, Bayede! chief executive officer. “The Bayede!

XO Royal Cape Brandy is worthy of the royal warrant and an outstanding showpiece for the brand.”

“The addition of Bayede! XO Royal Cape Brandy to the top end of the brandy category is tremendously exciting,” says SA Brandy Foundation director Christelle Reade-Jahn.

“The quality of packaging recognises the importance of aesthetics and underscores the quality offering.”

The neck of each bottle of Bayede!

XO Royal Cape Brandy – which retail for R2,000 a pop – is topped with 10 decorative strings of traditional Zulu beads. Each handcrafted, the strings

As Cape brandies look to expand their reach overseas, and into the premium market at home, the addition of a new brand with royal cachet can only help to raise the profile of South Africa’s award-winning burnt wine.

“When we started thinking about making wine back in 1998, the soil experts we consulted said we would never produce good grapes,” says Ronelle with a smile. How wrong they were! With winemaker Etienne Louw (of Altydgedacht) at the helm, the farm is now producing awarding-winning

blanc de blanc MCC, sauvignon blanc, unwooded and wooded chenins, a cabernet sauvignon, and the flagship pinotage, Berliet – named after the 1927 French Berliet that belonged to André’s late father and which has been restored and is showcased at the estate.

After a wine tasting in the original chicken coop ( just mind your head going in), buy a bottle of your favourite (it’s ridiculously reasonably priced) and head to the restaurant, run by husband-and-wife team Juan and Maret van Deventer (Juan is head chef and Maret front of house) and housed in a converted farm stable (built in 1767) with white-washed plastered walls, original stone floors, open-beam thatched roof and original feeding troughs. It’s rustic yet stylish.

And that describes the food too. The small but eclectic menu changes regularly according to seasonal availability, as much of the produce used is sourced on the farm.

The new spring menu was recently launched and will not disappoint – think steak, pork belly, lamb noisette, line-fish risotto and homemade tagliatelle with a roasted tomato garlic sauce and smoked aubergine for lunch, or hearty breakfasts, Saturday brunch or lunch on the lawn. Check their website for opening times.

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Release your inner child There’s such a range of cool kids’ decor out there today, that fun as it might be to explore them, you may find the task overwhelming.

The experts have a little advice.

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here are two aspects to decorating a child’s room.

Firstly, a theme, and then, making it functional – never overcluttered – within that theme. Your child may know what theme they’d like, but if not, trends abound.

Pauline Parker, founder and owner, Ma Petite, suggests two: floral patterns, and back to nature. “Floral walls in both wallpaper and wall stickers are big, making walls the focal point of the room. Classic peonies and roses have taken over, creating a soft feminine space for little girls. Pair the bold flowers with solid colours on the bedding and soft finishes in complementary shades for a romantic bedroom.”

And nature? “Children’s rooms should be a place where imaginations soar. The inclusion of cute woodland, tropical and safari animals brings the beauty of nature back inside. These animals can be incorporated into all aspects of the room from hanging animal heads, wall stickers and bedding. I love including animal prints with other natural beauties such as rainbows, forest trees, and moon lights. This theme works beautifully with natural wooden pieces and woven baskets.”

Leigh Cattell Interiors’ is designer for the Simply Child brand. Leigh feels we should be mindful that this is a kids’ room and not our lounge or our chosen taste level, “but” she says, “it does need to be inspiring. It’s about creating a space which ties together through colour and texture”.

Leigh is strong on pointers to be considered first, then interpreted

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within the chosen theme. Some are “zones”, others are considerations.

Take a bed – it can be anything from a car to a house, depending on your theme – find themed linen to pull it all together. “If your theme is dinosaurs, incorporate dino linen, dino paw vinyls on the wall, and a dino light. The entire room doesn’t need to be dino – bring the room to life through paint or wallpaper (a feature wall really helps to tie together a colour scheme).

Here are her top priorities:

Play furniture

Bring our “traditional” outdoor play, inside, by incorporating slides, climbing walls and balance boards. This is a great tool for bringing in natural texture and wood into the room design, to off-set plastic toys. Other great ways to incorporate play is through tepees or mini furniture sets, and so on.

Role-play corner

This can be a space for making forts or camp outs or tepee fun, a mini stage for concerts or even a space to set up a teddy bear school. Allow your children to be young, and use their imaginations for make-believe. This is the best kind of stimulation. It’s also something they can play with you, with friends or alone for some down time. (This could also be the bed – a draped canopy over it.)

Art creativity

There are multiple ways to achieve this. A kids table and chair set, a wallpaper roll, blackboard, or even paint the wall with chalk paint.

Domesticity

Kids love impersonating parents

– the way we cook, bake, wash and iron or shop. Kitchen or countertop set ups in bedrooms work for this type of play. Include pots, pans, tea sets, mini stove and so on.

Floor space

Depending on bedroom size, allow floor space for creative games, puzzles and building. A cluttered room can overwhelm kids, so allow for easy moving around furniture to create this space.

Reading

Create a reading corner with book shelves or ledges for easy reach, along with a floor cushion or two, or a rug for comfort – a great way to spend quality time with your kids.

Accessibility

We often design elements for an adult in a kids room. Rather place storage boxes and shelves at a kids’ height to empower them to unpack or tidy up toys for themselves, as well as hanging jackets or towels on hooks at a lower level. These small changes can lead to some independence and ownership of their own bedrooms.

Storage

When decorating, make storage top of mind – it comes in all shapes and forms. Large book shelves or cubes with drawers/baskets/canvas holders for toys. Consider labels for easy pack up at the end of the day. This way toys last longer, don’t get lost and you can rotate the toys – this gets much more use out of them. Other solutions are toy boxes, sacks, standing storage bags, under-bed drawers, and school lockers in metal or mesh.

Retirement property decisions and your estate

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hen it comes to scaling down for retirement, searching for the right home is probably the most important decision you’ll need to make. And, according to Cape Town conveyancing attorney and estate law expert Michelle Dommisse, director, Michelle Dommisse & Associates, it’s a decision that can also have a significant impact on the inevitable “end of life legalities” we leave behind.

Leadhome’s new analytics team harnessing AI

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eal estate agency Leadhome has created a new division focussed on providing the estate agent market with traditional and advanced analytics including artificial intelligence (AI).

Louise de Beer heads this new business intelligence and data science division.

“The role of data is becoming more indispensable by the day, regardless of your industry,” she says. “Real estate in SA is long overdue for positive and progressive change.”

Simply having data and producing reports are no longer efficient in the sector, says De Beer. “This approach is overwhelming and distracting. Our goal is to generate the right insights for the right people at the right time.

Consumers have data available for most other purchases, from household

goods and cars to investments. But so far SA’s property market has been fairly closed in terms of access to this vital information,” she says. “By giving them suburb trends, property indexes, previous ownership and property financing, Leadhome enables a level of transparency not experienced before.”

Leadhome is currently implementing AI to automate property valuations through analysis of photos, market conditions, previous sales and input from property experts. Incorporating AI in customer relationship management systems will enable agents to predict the likelihood of a sale. “In doing so, we can make recommendations regarding timing of the sale and optimum price.”

Leadhome will make the tool available to agents and also plans to offer the tools to customers in future.

“Today there’s either the option of investing in a life right or a sectional title unit,” explains Dommisse. A life right is usually the more affordable option, especially because there’s no transfer duty payable on purchase.

Another advantage is that there’s no heavy maintenance for owners and levies are usually forecast in advance. When the purchaser dies, there’s no capital gains tax payable and the full purchase price is refunded to the owner’s estate, less a small administration fee.

“A life right is an excellent retirement option, but like everything it also has its risks. I always ask my clients if the life right they are buying includes a frail care facility, because in many cases, residents are only allowed to live there as long as they can live independently,” Dommisse says.

So how does this compare to sectional title retirement options? As is the case with most property purchases, the concepts of lifestyle and location are key and there’s no doubt that both drive long-term capital appreciation. If one has decided to live in an area that’s in high demand and is consistently going up in value, it makes sense to want to achieve 100% of the profit,

and even with the inevitable capital gains tax penalty, this could still greatly benefit your estate when the time comes to sell,” she explains.

“Having said that, I find that in many cases it boils down to an emotional rather than a financial decision. There’s something very appealing about owning your own home, having pets or a garden, especially while you’re still fit and want your independence and space.

In many cases, life right options do allow pets, but the process is restrictive because of the apartmentstyle model and small spaces.

How can this choice effect one’s estate?

“The importance of a well-drafted will for those who want to provide for the best interests of their loved ones cannot be underestimated,” Dommisse says.

Apart from estate duty, which is applicable for any estate over R3,5m, there are ways to structure an estate so that the inevitable implications of capital gains and income tax are minimised. Remember, an estate can take up to a year to wind up, so funds which are usually placed in an investment on behalf of the family will be subject to income tax,” she adds.

But how does property ownership affect an estate? “One of the most common things I hear from my clients during estate planning is, ‘Everything needs to be fair. I have five children and five properties, so just divide my estate equally’. This means that each child will receive a 20% ownership of five properties, whereas it would actually be better to leave each property to a specific individual.

“The reason for this is simple: transfer duty is not applicable when property is bequeathed in a will, so an enormous amount would be saved for the estate,” Dommisse explains.

End-of-life legalities can be complex, says Dommisse, who warns that even small oversights can be costly.

“Unfortunately, an off-the-shelf will, as opposed to using an estate expert can end up costing your loved ones. A simple example would be the absence of a special clause that states that your appointed executor does not have to pay a bond of security to the master. If this is not stipulated, it can end up costing 0.5% of an estate, unnecessarily,” Dommisse concludes.

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FOCUS ON: THE WESTWOOD

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Quintessential by design A brand-new development is set to launch in Observatory

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lways one step ahead, Rawson Developers realised the need for affordable yet luxurious apartments in Observatory, Cape Town. Following the success of The Winchester, they will be launching another development – The Westwood – on 23 October.

“We’re proud to have over 3,000 homes across more than 50 successful developments to our name – a name that we’ve built on a foundation of quality workmanship and excellent service. Our more than 20 years in the business means that we know every aspect of property development – from the conceptualisation phase through to the launch of each new build. And it’s through our meticulous planning and in-depth local property knowledge that

we give our investors access to some of the best real estate opportunities in Cape Town,” says Rawson Developers managing director Carl Nortje.

metal detailing converge with dramatic accents to create a building that demands attention and stands proud against the magnificent outline of Table Mountain.

The Westwood offers a lock-up-and-go lifestyle. From the sharp sleek edges through to its beautifully appointed living spaces, this distinctively bold apartment block offers secure care-free living at its best.

The Westwood comprises 64 designer apartments with state-of-the-art security. A scenic rooftop entertainment deck with heated pool and outdoor gym overlooks some of the best views of Table Mountain and the Mother City.

The Westwood has been masterfully developed by the same architects and design team behind its iconic neighbour, The Winchester. Thousands of hours have gone into defining and refining the concept for this distinctive structure.

And the result is truly remarkable – a carefully considered contemporary design where clean lines and back-lit

Dynamic and bohemian, Observatory’s unique character makes it the perfect address for students and professionals alike. Observatory has retained a villagelike feel despite being located just 5km from the CBD and minutes from UCT’s main campus. UCT has ranked in the Top 200 universities in the world as published by Times Higher Education.

There’s a strong sense of community in this lively suburb, and locals gather regularly at its many restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and bars to enjoy live music or a good meal.

work they’re already doing to raise awareness and support for women’s rights. Rawson Developers has also partnered with Greenpop and has pledged to donate 10 trees per unit sold.

Obs also has an active neighbourhood watch and an Observatory Improvement District (OBSID) dedicated to, among other things, nurturing the unique ambience, charm and diversity of Observatory village as a meeting place of artists, intellectuals, professionals, workers, residents and visitors.

While The Westwood offers a range of unit types to cater to different lifestyles and requirements, all apartments feature the same bold design elements and high-end finishes that set this development apart.

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows make natural light an integral feature and accentuate the magnificent mountain and city views; views that can also be enjoyed from the balcony of each apartment.

With The Westwood being its second development in Observatory, Rawson Developers partnered with community project Rape Crisis SA, where R5,000 will be donated for each unit sold to assist them in continuing the wonderful

The Westwood is truly in a league of its own!

THE UNIT TYPES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Micro apartment A carefully designed layout and clever use of space makes this the ideal apartment for students.

Size: 34m2 Price: Starting from R1,2m Hybrid studio Open-plan living and entertaining make this an outstanding choice for students and young professionals.

Size: 38m2 to 64m2 Price: From R1,5m One-bed apartment Offering a practical, open layout, these one-bedroom apartments are the perfect starter home for couples or young professionals.

Size: 50m2 to 78m2 Price: From R1,65m Two-bed apartment These two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes offer generous entertainment and living areas.

Size: 71m2 to 97m2 Price: From R2,55m

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Reshaping the future The changing face of retirement

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he notion of retirement and perceptions of retirement villages are changing across the world. Those in the know tell us more about the South African landscape.

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“There’s a shift from old age or nursing homes to lifestyle retirement villages to meet the needs of retiring Baby Boomers who are looking for a lock-upand-go lifestyle with modern resortstyle facilities. Village solutions need to offer excellent physical security, financial peace of mind, continuous care (should you need it) and a sense of community, says Arthur Case, brand marketing director, Evergreen Lifestyle retirement estates.

“Our built environment is modern and aesthetically pleasing with access to high-speed internet, exercise, lifestyle and entertainment facilities. Our lifestyle centres are at the heart of our villages where most social activities take place and our care centres are world class, offering all aspects of care. More importantly, the culture of our villages is resident-centric. Our residents want to remain independent for as long as possible and above all, they don’t want to be patronised.”

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Vagn Nielsen, CEO, Helderberg Village in Somerset West, which next year will be celebrating its 33rd birthday, agrees that the landscape is changing. “I believe the retirement

village industry in South Africa is busy evolving. A sad reality is that the economic situation is denying most retirees from enjoying their hard-earned retirement dreams!

Many people moving into retirement villages nowadays are starting their second careers. While this could be attributable to the economy, we’re definitely seeing that a large majority of new retirees are simply not accepting the traditional retirement age of 60 to 65, and are still actively involved with business or professional activities.

“With the above in mind, your traditional ‘old age home’-styled retirement villages are no longer attractive and need to adapt to remain competitive and desirable to new retirees. People are no longer moving into retirement villages to play bowls and have afternoon naps! The first questions from prospective buyers are normally ‘what speed is the fibre optic network’, ‘are streaming services available’ and ‘how do we connect to the Wi-Fi network’. The world is rapidly changing and with that, so are people’s demands and requirements.

Retirement villages need to keep up with technologies that facilitates people’s lifestyles. Helderberg Village offers a bouquet of services to the modern retiree, ranging from state-ofthe-art security, modern facilities to meet the different lifestyles of retirees, excellent healthcare facilities and

RETIRING IN MAURITIUS Mauritius offers the perfect opportunity for retirees to adopt a different lifestyle in a reasonably priced environment close to South Africa, says Jonathan Tagg, project director, Pam Golding Properties Mauritius.

The north and west are the most popular areas for expats. The island is safe and sunny, with air quality rated among the best in the world by the United Nations Environment Programme. You can expect good healthcare and cost-effective domestic help in Mauritius, and an inclusive expat community. “The active outdoor lifestyle encourages healthy living,” says Tagg.

Les Résidences de Mont Choisy is the only real estate scheme retirement project open to foreigners in the north of Mauritius. It’s a stone’s throw from vibey Grand Baie, and near the only 18-hole golf course in the area. “The development caters to young-atheart maturing couples, with a combination of housing and services that allows them to be as independent or as social as they wish to be,” says Tagg.

“In the west we recommend Akasha Villas, where you can purchase your own villa with swimming pool. Like the other luxury developments we sell, Akasha Villas is close to shops, restaurants, nightlife, medical centres, the beach, leisure parks and golf.

The development is immersed in a tropical landscape that is secluded yet safe. This is a major benefit of living in Mauritius,” says Richard Haller, director, Pam Golding Properties Mauritius.

A property investment of US$500,000 (about R7,5m) or more secures permanent residency for the investor, his spouse, and dependants up to the age of 24.

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services, and sustainable financial reserves,” Nielsen concludes.

Says John Chapman, director, Rabie Property Group, “People today are living longer, and a person aged 60 or 65 generally has a lot of zest for life.

The adage of aging gracefully in a retirement home is no longer an option and therefore, retirement developments must rise to the challenge.

RETIREMENT HOTSPOTS FOR WELL-TO-DO SOUTH AFRICANS • Ballito and surrounding villages make up SA’s ‘luxury residential estate capital’. It’s home to Zimbali, Simbithi, Brettenwood and Dunkirk Estate, with more exclusive estates under construction.

• Knysna is a top retirement destination. Residential estates here include Pezula, Simola and Thesen Island.

• George, also among the most popular retirement options in the country, is home to residential estate Fancourt.

• Hermanus is a retirement hotspot for wealthy Joburg and Pretoria semigrators.

“Retirees still want safety, security and comfort, but also want autonomy and be surrounded by modern amenities and a variety of activities, including outdoor exercise and exploration conveniences. Oasis Life is all about offering a fabulous lifestyle. We see retirement as a wonderful next chapter where the worries of a working life are no more, and you can focus on what you really want to do.

“As such, we design our villages with community in mind. Our homes are contemporary in design, yet comfortable and practical.

The lifestyle centre in each of our developments is the heart of it all, where you can find hotel-standard hospitality, a restaurant, library, games room, primary healthcare suite, and gymnasium with pool.”

Source: South Africa Wealth Report 2019, AfrAsia New World Wealth EVERGREEN LIFESTYLE VILLAGE BERGVLIET

According to Reon van der Merwe, realtor, Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate in Paarl, “We find that people tend to buy earlier in the last phase of their lives rather than later. They would then rent out the house and only move in when they start needing care. Because new developments are lifestyle developments rather than typical old age homes, they will also move in at a younger age and enjoy the lifestyle amenities.”

Jacques van Embden, MD, BLOK explains, “I think a huge focus has been placed on the shift from health to wellness, understanding that many people want to feel empowered by the move to retirement versus being forced to do so as a result of poor health or family pressure.

“Our development has been designed with wellness and community in mind; we imagine our residents leading full and rich lives, both in the community of the building, as well as in the surrounding neighbourhood.

We believe in the power of urban living and community. We’re deeply passionate about creating buildings that are beautiful homes within homes; community is at the heart of everything we do.”

DID YOU KNOW? • Between 2015 and 2050, the world’s population aged over 60 will almost double from 12% to 22%.

• By 2020, people aged 60 and older will outnumber children younger than five years.

• In 2050, 80% of older people will live in low- and middle-income countries.

Source: World Report on Ageing and Health 2018, World Health Organization EIGHTONN, BLOK

8 Norfolk Road Sea Point

MOVE TOWARDS A NEW AGE OF RETIREMENT LIVING PRICED FROM R3.995 MILLION VAT inclusive EIGHTONN is the new boutique approach to independent living.

Located along the Atlantic Seaboard, EIGHTONN has been purposefully designed to surpass traditional retirement living within the community that you have always called home.

EIGHTONN affords you a future-facing retirement lifestyle of the highest standard.

• 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments • Rooftop wellness studio and pool • Communal dining and deli area • Secure on-site parking • Digital access control, CCTV, electric fencing and on-site security • Health care concierge • Pet friendly • No transfer duties

Minette Munitz 082 457 2978 | Farrel Kelman 083 501 5015 | pamgolding.co.za /eightonn

Retire to the tranquility of the

Paarl Winelands 3-4 BEDROOM FULL TITLE

NOW AVAILABLE FROM R3 225 000 NO TRANSFER DUTY

Situated on Groot Parys Wine Estate, these homes, offering four stunning design options, are immersed in a rich history and are surrounded by exceptional facilities including a healthcare centre, clubhouse and more.

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Perfectly located in paarl

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Leisure lifestyle centre

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Unique high-tech security

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Green building designs

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Impressive healthcare options

Jaco van der Merwe Reon van der Merwe

083 235 0241 082 896 2747

Werner Pieters Marius Pieters

082 363 6089 082 566 0853

www.grootparysestate.co.za | www.grootparys.co.za

PHASE 1 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Developers:

Development Partners: and Groot Parys Development Trust

HELDER BER G V I L L AG E - SOM ER SE T W E ST F ULLY D E VE LO PED SECTI ONAL TI TLE VI LLAGE. N O WAIT ING L IST.

Helderberg Retirement Village was founded over thirty years ago. And in that time we’ve had the chance to establish everything from the beautiful, indigenous gardens to staff and processes that operate effortlessly.

Maintained to the highest standards, with every amenity you could possibly ever need and backed by arguably the most stable financials in the country, your retirement plan will be complete.

Here’s where you put down roots, not wait for them to grow.

Settle into the life you’ve been waiting for.

T HI S W EE K’ S F E ATUR E D SE C TIONAL TI TLE HOMES FOR SALE TAMBOTI 349, HAMILTON

CUMBERLAND 833, BREDELL

COTSWOLD 519, HAMILTON

• Luxurious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes for sale (rentals available) • Golf course, croquet, bowls, A compact and neat north-facing home with two en-suite bathrooms

Immaculate north-facing home with sunny enclosed patio

Immaculate and renovated northfacing home

Patio Size: 113 m2 Levies: R2 119

Courtyard, Enclosed sunroom, Study Size: 152 m2 Levies: R3 054

Sunroom, Patio, Study Size: 164 m2 Levies: R3 742

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R3.5 M

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BERKSHIRE 968, BREDELL

SUNBIRD 1108, VREDENBURG

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swimming, tennis, walking paths • Clubhouse, art studio, pottery studio, library, hair salon & gym

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• Restaurants, clubs, societies & off-site day trips

SWALLOW 1101, VREDENBURG

• Healthcare Centre • 24-hour security & access control • Fibre & high speed Internet • Established in 1987 – 32 years A delightful and immaculate northfacing home

Lovely, private 3-bedroom home overlooking the Bredell pond

Immaculate home situated alongside a dam with a spacious garden

Enclosed sunroom, Courtyard, Study Size: 166 m2 Levies: R3 338

Patio, Sunroom, Courtyard Size: 146 m2 Levies: R3 445

Enclosed sunroom, Courtyard, Scullery Size: 244 m2 Levies: R4 765

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Sales: Angie Wilson: 071 465 1259 Susan Connoway: 083 234 3929 sales@helderbergvillage.org.za

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Rentals: Vicky or Jodi: 021 855 8335 rentals@helderbergvillage.org.za

of total financial security

www.helderbergvillage.org.za