Neighbourhood CT - 22 March 2020

Neighbourhood 22 MARCH 2020

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The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa | 021 437 1287 | themarly.co.za

Glam for a day A s a full-time working mom of two small kids, I rarely get the opportunity to get dressed up to the nines and rub shoulders with the who’s who on the local VIP scene.

But on the first Sunday of the month, I was one of a select few lucky enough to attend the Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Invitational at Val de Vie Estate in Paarl. The chic event was also the fourth birthday bash for the luxurious Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid (PHEV). (And as a passenger travelling from Cape Town to Paarl, I can tell you conclusively that luxurious it is.)

The event, hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha, was an opportunity for all attendees to reflect on the importance

of green initiatives along with the luxury Swedish car brand, which is also Val de Vie’s official vehicle partner.

Throughout, guests were encouraged to “take the first step” towards making the planet more sustainable.

“There’s no question that the environment in which we live is demanding a change from us,” noted Volvo’s head of marketing and communications, Charmagne Mavudzi.

“So how are we as individuals going to participate in this process?”

That, dear readers, is a very good question. And one that requires serious contemplation from all of us – especially considering the uncertain times we find ourselves in.

Marly and me With the bright blue of the early autumn sky in your eyes and the cool chill of a fruity cocktail in your hand, there’s no better place to be than on this 1,000ft2 rooftop in a platinum position on the Camps Bay strip WORDS: BELINDA MOUNTAIN

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Part of The Kove Collection, the Marly was recently renovated in an ambitious five-month-long project, adding an entirely new level with lots of new rooms. Besides the 38 suites, it now also offers a world-class spa, gym, luxury gift shop, mini-library, and the aforementioned rooftop terrace, with knockout 360-degree views.

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alling all local innovators committed to addressing social issues in our country.

Applications for the 10th annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards and fifth annual Disability Empowerment Awards close tomorrow and all interested parties are encouraged to apply asap.

Not only will the winning innovation receive up to R1,3m in funding, but the winner will receive business development support as well.

In the Western Cape, the SAB Foundation has provided over R138m in grant funding and business support to 191 entrepreneurs, who also employ a total of 887 people, of which 266 are new jobs.

The Social Innovation Awards are specifically for early-stage businesses that can solve social problems faced by low-income women, youth, people living with disabilities, or people living in rural areas.

The Marly takes its name from Chateau de Marly, built in the 17th century for Louis XIV and his family as their weekend home. Paul Kovensky, managing director, The Kove Collection, conceptualised the hotel’s design aesthetic, which includes modern clean lines and a colour palette of bright whites, subtle silvers, and the odd touch of turquoise. The quirky room numbers, held in mosaic blue and white “hands”, are particularly eye-catching.

The Disability Empowerment Awards, in turn, seek and award social enterprises which have come up with innovative solutions to help improve access to the economy, and solutions for disabled people, while generating enough revenue to become sustainable over time.

To enter, visit sabfoundation. co.za before 23 March.

The hotel feels very private, very chic, very boutique. This isn’t a place where you mill around in the lobby. Rather enjoy some time on your private balcony and then venture down to the beach or one of the many restaurants and bars to choose from on the strip.

So far, the Western Cape has produced a number of winning social innovators, like Dr Daemon McClunan, who is the founder of Optishunt, an implantable device that prevents blindness in glaucoma patients.

For the ultimate spoil, the spa’s 60-minute Quench Body Massage, using deeply hydrating organic shea butter and Biodynamic flower essences, will make you feel zen indeed.

“Since joining the SAB Foundation, I have been surrounded by passionate and innovative people who are striving to fight the social problems faced by our society,” says Daemon.

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hould you glance at the mountains above you as the cable car zips back and forth, or look down in front at the holidaymakers and locals sunning themselves on the white sand? Should you take a dip in the turquoise plunge pool, or head to the spa for an indulgent treatment?

A stay at boutique hotel The Marly is one treat after another, that’s for sure.

All in all, a stay at The Marly is all about discreet luxury, whether you’re sleeping, eating or beaching in one of Cape Town’s chicest suburbs.

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The Test Kitchen | 021 447 2337 | thetestkitchen.co.za La Tête | 021 418 1299 | latete.co.za Le Grand Domaine and Spek & Bone on Fire | 064 689 0049 | dineplan.com/restaurants/spek-and-bone-pop-up-on-fire

Popping the bubble Exciting, creative and often a logistic nightmare, pop-up restaurants are challenging the norm WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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estaurant pop-ups are by nature ephemeral – from three days to three months their timespan is short and sweet. Top international chefs have embraced the flexibility of the pop-up, the opportunity it gives for creativity, collaborations and breaking rules, and the concept seems here to stay.

Here in SA, we’ve seen a number of notable pop-ups, from Luke DaleRoberts’s pop-ups with the Test Kitchen, to Giles Edwards’s Rebel Series at La Tête. New restaurants might test the waters with a pop-up – last year chef John van Zyl and team tried out their Melting Pot Kitchen concept as a popup before moving into a permanent space. And collaboration pop-ups are another hot topic: Bertus Basson is currently running the Spek & Bone On Fire pop-up until the end of March at Le Grand Domaine wine estate.

We talked to the chefs themselves.

Luke Dale-Roberts

Luke got a taste for pop-ups five years ago when he and his team took the Pot Luck Club to Switzerland, and then did another at the Marabi Club in Joburg. He says these were good fun, successful and exciting.

More recently he and the Test Kitchen team took the pop-up to a whole new level as a means of coping with the threat of Day Zero, which was looking all too likely at the time. Switching the Test Kitchen to the Drought Kitchen, a water-wise menu to keep it ticking over, he took up an opportunity he previously hadn’t considered to do a pop-up at the Shangri La Le Touessrok Resort & Spa in Mauritius.

“Essentially we relocated 80% of the kitchen and front of house team and all lived there. I developed a whole lot of dishes that were island inspired which was good fun.” Last spring he had loads

more fun exploring English pub grub with the Ye Olde Test Kitchen lunchtime pop-up. Asked about the appeal of the pop-up format Luke says, “I’m a person that tends to get bored quite quickly. It’s my job to keep the team enthusiastic and stimulated. I’ve always got ideas and it unlocks something new.”

He says he’s probably going to do less of them going forward. “Saying that, I say that every time I’ve done one! The effort that goes into a pop-up is almost the same as opening a new restaurant. I might make it a prerequisite to opening a new restaurant. It’s great fun thinking about it but when you actually do it, it’s quite a logistical feat.” While Luke doesn’t plan a new pop-up in the immediate future, as a group there are plenty of short-term events on the horizon, he says. “Ryan at Salsify is planning a collab and I’m going to Mexico in May for a two-day guest chef appearance.”

Giles Edwards

Giles is no stranger to pop-ups; La Tête itself started life as a pop-up in Salt River. Now he puts on his Rebel Series week-long events whenever he feels in need of a new challenge. “We have such a bubble in South Africa, it can be a bit static. Overseas the world’s best chefs are doing pop-ups all over the place. It’s a way of challenging yourself and learning. “The Rebel Series was originally born out of boredom in the doldrums of winter. The restaurant was quiet and I was looking for something to do. It also has the benefit that with all the hype we’re busy for the whole week.”

Giles sees the pop-up as a voyage of exploration and discovery, a way to express himself creatively through food. La Tête has just done an Italian week in March, so look out for announcements of the next one on their social media pages, most likely in May.

Bertus Basson

The Spek & Bone On Fire Pop-up, happening until the end of March at Le Grand Domaine wine estate, is another style of pop-up. A collaboration between the wine estate and Bertus Basson’s Spek & Bone restaurant, it draws guests out to discover the wine estate hidden down a tiny back road on the Devon Valley area of Stellenbosch, tasting the wines in situ.

Le Grand Domaine’s Bernard Fontannaz says, “The Spek & Bone On Fire popup is a proud successor to last year’s amazing pop-up experience at Le Grand Domaine. Last year, our good friend Alberto, from our sister restaurant Finca la Anita in Mendoza, was cooking away on fire, a typical and delicious Argentinian Assado. We thought it fair to show that Argentinians don’t have the monopoly of cooking on fire... hence this year’s pop-up is about lekker local fire!” Bertus, meanwhile, is having fun with an elaborate open-fire outdoor kitchen – something he can’t easily do at the restaurant itself, but it’s a menu which aligns with Spek & Bone’s all-local, salt-of-the-earth vibe.

We arrived to the enticing aromas of whole chickens hung roasting vertically over the fire, lamb ribs sizzling over another fire, whole Cape bream from Abalobi lined up ready to cook, roasted cauliflower on the coals, a braai deluxe with the masters deftly turning, adjusting coals and keeping it all on the sizzle. It becomes a memorable three-course feast with stunning sunset views over the valley.

For the customer, a pop-up means innovation, adventure, a peek into the creative process of the chef. It gives a chance to taste new dishes that may or may not make it onto the main restaurant menu. It’s also a one-off experience to reminisce over, a time bubble, a collector’s item on the food memory front.

BURGUNDY Burgundy Estate has grown from strength to strength over the last four years. It’s growing into a wellrounded, multigenerational estate.

We are looking forward to several future phases of development.

With the suburbs of Cape Town to the south, the beaches of Milnerton and Blouberg to the west, and the winelands of Durbanville Hills to the east, Burgundy Estate in Cape Town borders the vineyards of the historic De Grendel wine farm, less than 20 kilometres from the centre of the Mother City.

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GET IN TOUCH WITH US! Oasis Life Allen 082 451 9988

Sectional title apartments & full title homes Brian Aldo 082 571 7024 082 451 9990

Since getting involved as a joint venture partner with Nedbank five years ago, Rabie has developed and sold over 900 homes totalling more than R1,2-billion at Burgundy Estate.

“With the additional investment from local government and developers in the upgrade of the surrounding arterial roads, expansion and upgrade of the Checkers Centre, as well as the new Richmond commercial development and Richmond Shopping Centre, the entire node is progressing well.” Miguel Rodrigues, Director at Rabie.

Burgundy Estate has its own mashie golf course, three schools, five restaurants and a convenience shopping centre.

Rabie's completed developments includes Vermont, with 191 apartments, Zarina which has 164 apartments and 16 townhouses, Springfield with 68 freestanding homes and Avenida, which consists of 183 apartments and eight townhouses.

The Vineyards, consisting of 110 walk-up apartments was one of three developments which commenced in 2018. Brookside, comprising of 58 three-bedroom twobathroom freestanding homes and Hazelwood, consisting of 126 one, two-and threebedroom apartments. Ten apartments are still up for sale in Hazelwood.

Four free-standing family homes make up Tyrian Road, with three homes still available for sale. The three-bedroom, two bathroom houses start at R3.5m with no transfer duty payable. Standard features include a double garage, landscaped garden and a covered patio with a built-in braai.

Rodrigues says “We are excited about the next chapter at Burgundy Estate, which is our retirement component, Oasis Life. With the combination of its central location and the benefit of an established, multi-generational estate, we are able to offer great value to senior residents. Providing security of residence with our life rights model, our core focus is to offer an excellent lifestyle.”

Burgundy Estate, Cape Town 33°50'17.5"S 18°32'59.6"E www.burgundyestate.capetown

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Outlaws of the Swartland With a name paying homage to a Sicilian bandit, Craig and Carla Hawkins bring a suitably gun-slinging approach to the world of wine with Testalonga WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES

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hen Craig Hawkins was designing the bottle for the very first wine under his new Testalonga brand – launched in 2008 with his wife Carla – he wanted anything but a run-of-the-mill label. Instead, in the middle of the white paper he wrote, simply, “Made From Grapes”.

It’s simplicity of approach that continues in the wines of Testalonga today, with the Hawkins’s unswerving dedication to using only organic grapes and a natural hands-off approach to winemaking in the cellar.

“When we started Testalonga, I wanted to begin with a blank canvas, and natural wine for me is just about going back to the grapes,” says Craig, who, like his wife, studied oenology and viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch.

of releasing an ever-changing roster of wines. While there are some that are regular staples of his two ranges, almost every vintage brings something new to the Testalonga cellar.

“I like the mystery behind nobody knowing what’s coming,” chuckles Craig, who in each vintage typically makes 18 different wines from 18 different vineyards.

The core of Testalonga remains the original El Bandito range, which taps into unique parcels of organic vineyards across the Swartland, many of them older and unirrigated, with cultivars ranging from grenache to syrah, carignan to hárslevelü.

The wines of El Bandito are impressive, but at R300 a bottle they’re perhaps not a fit for everyone’s wine budget. Say “hola” then to Baby Bandito, the bandit’s little sister that sell for half that.

When the pair launched Testalonga in 2008 it was with a skin-macerated white wine, an oddity that the local market wasn’t quite ready to embrace.

But overseas wine merchants and sommeliers certainly were.

Today the Hawkins’ export to 35 countries – they’re hugely popular in the UK and Japan – with their wines sold everywhere from Michelinstarred restaurants to Parisian cafes. And, because of the strict allocations of the limited stock, only a tiny percentage is sold locally.

The clamour for their wines also perhaps settles the long debate about the quality and ageability of natural wines. For Craig, Testalonga is about great wine, not great natural wine.

“That for me is terroir,” says Craig.

“Single soil, single cultivar. I wouldn’t want to make any other sort of wine.”

“In Baby Bandito there’s no compromise on how the wines are made, but these are perhaps a little less complex,” says Craig, who also designs the eye-catching labels for each and every wine in the Testalonga stable.

“I sell my wine as wine. For me, quality will always override any style,” says Craig, who is also laying plans for the future.

While the wines of El Bandito and Baby Bandito have caused a stir both in South Africa and abroad, Craig has already planted out the vines for what will eventually be Testalonga’s flagship range.

While most wineries aim for stability across their portfolio, Hawkins revels in the chaos and creativity

If there’s a complaint to be made it’s that getting hold of a bottle of Testalonga can be tricky.

Dubbed Bandit’s Kloof, it’s named for the farm in the northern Swartland that the couple purchased in 2015.

But Craig also resolutely sticks to his philosophy of only bottling wines that are of a single cultivar, harvested from a single vineyard.

Back then it was virgin land without any agriculture – or electricity – but today, 4ha of the Hawkins’s own vines are laid out on the property, and Craig is revelling in the work of farming his own land.

“It’s just myself and one other worker, doing all the pruning, the tractor work,” says Craig, who has plans to plant another 5ha to 6ha of vineyard, including lesser-known varietals such as carignan blanc and frappato, a grape native to Sicily.

That hands-on approach will bring “another level of focus to the wines”, says Craig. “I’m only going to bottle those wines that I feel are good enough to represent the farm.

Bandit’s Kloof wines will be the best representation of what we can do.”

No doubt the original Testalonga would approve.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF Bandit’s Kloof 072 601 6475 or elbandito@testalonga.com winecellar.co.za Tastings strictly by appointment, with 48 hours’ notice required

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Limoncello Ristorante | 021 224 0830 | limoncelloristorante.co.za

Home sweet home

After a seven-year break, Limoncello, the much-loved Gardens Italian restaurant, has been reborn in Noordhoek WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: PATRICK HEATHCOCK

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here was much sadness among Cape Town food lovers when Limoncello closed its doors seven years ago. Luca and Cecilia Castiglione’s down-to-earth, authentic food from Luca’s native Naples had gathered a loyal following over their 12 years in Gardens.

To the delight of their old customers, they’ve brought Limoncello back to life in their home village of Noordhoek. “We knew at some stage we’d do another restaurant. Then we got exactly the place we wanted,” Cecilia tells us.

The location couldn’t be more different but it suits Limoncello perfectly – sheltered outside tables under the milkwood trees along Beach Road, even a tree inside the restaurant, and wide windows looking out over the valley and bay, with big chalkboards changing daily, everything of the freshest.

Luca and Cecilia first met at the Ministry of Sound in London, where he’d already become a head chef at 20. When Cecilia’s work visa was up it didn’t take much persuasion to bring Luca back to South Africa, the lure of surfing, fishing and outdoor lifestyle hard to resist. They set up Limoncello in Gardens, which quickly made its name for fabulously fresh seafood and a friendly trattoria atmosphere.

The secret of Limoncello’s appeal is that Luca stays true to his roots, very much in the Italian style. “We’re definitely traditional Napolitano, not just Italian,” Luca says. “We focus on the Naples region of Italy, mostly very Mediterranean – a lot of seafood, lots of veggies, lots of fish. Fresh and simple is the way.”

We tasted three starters: calamari alla griglia – simple, uncluttered and delicious; a refreshing salad of artichokes,

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tomatoes and fresh mozzarella (yes, it’s from Puglia Cheese, the real deal. And they use Puglia mozzarella on their pizzas too. No compromises here); and the superb melanzane alla parmigiana that regulars will remember from Gardens days. This is something to keep coming back for; smooth melting texture, warm earthy flavours, comfort food deluxe.

Everything is made from scratch here, so expect to have time for conversation between courses, especially for the risotto, which can’t be hurried – ours was a delicious risotto montanara, deeply savoury with mushrooms and a special Italian sausage that’s fragrant with fennel seeds and black pepper.

We didn’t taste the pasta this time but there’s always one tempting pasta dish on the chalkboard menu and one or two on the short main menu. The tagliolini and tagliatelle are now homemade for them by a local friend to their own recipe, although Luca started out determined to do everything himself. “I started making it all in house, but it was selling so fast, I’d be taking it straight from the pasta machine into the pot!”

You couldn’t be anywhere but in South Africa with those milkwood trees and

“People know me for seafood.

We get the best, buying from all sorts of independent suppliers, they phone me and tell me what they have each day. They know only to offer me the freshest. I’m a fisherman myself and my freezer is empty, not because I don’t catch them, but I don’t like frozen fish.

Fish should be freshly caught.”

We experienced this for ourselves in the sparkling fresh swordfish that had come in that day. Simply grilled steaks, accompanied by spinach dressed in olive oil and patate al forno, it was a feast in itself.

Dessert is a Caprese tart – forget tomato and mozzarella, Caprese just means from Capri – it’s a dense and delicious chocolate and almond cake.

And a panna cotta, voluptuously creamy with summer berry sauce.

A return visit is definitely required.

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The Cape Grace Signal Restaurant | 021 410 7080 | Email: signal@capegrace.com

Top of the morning!

Neighbourhood’s resident health fundi goes in search of the ultimate breakfast WORDS: CLAIRE BARNARDO

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reakfast is probably one of my favourite meal times. It’s also hailed as an important one for the health-conscious and beginning the day right. So when the end of another working week arrives, how I start my downtime sets the tone for the next few days. I know that what I eat first thing in the morning also depicts what I choose to eat for the remainder of the day. In search of the ultimate in both wholesome, healthy food within a special setting, I head to the Signal restaurant at the Cape Grace.

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that view, but in Luca’s cooking you see how complementary the two countries are, both producing fabulous fresh ingredients, full of sunshine, which need nothing but careful cooking with love to make the flavours sing.

“Good morning!” and “good morning,” the friendly staff beckon at every turn.

Then, as I walk into the restaurant, I’m also greeted by a large buffet table laden with many delights. It’s a glorious foodie treasure chest sitting below an opulent chandelier, and I soon start to consider what I’d fancy. Being dietfocussed, I’m mostly programmed to go for the healthiest option that’s available first. At the same time, I understand and fully accept the ying and yang notion of balanced eating. It’s entirely necessary to have those little treats that also play a part in feeding the soul. For me the 80/20 diet rule works well. For my wellbeing, I fall into the pescatarian and vegetarian tick box.

Hey – at least I’m not a flexitarian.

Choices galore

At the Signal restaurant you can choose between the continental buffet, the hot breakfast, or the full breakfast (continental plus one hot breakfast option). The continental breakfast is a sumptuous offering with little labels denoting each selection.

I’m impressed with the extension of the usual offering that one would expect.

The range includes homemade cereals and porridge, fresh (poached, stewed or dried) fruit, nuts, seeds, a variety of yoghurts, Bircher muesli, chia seed compotes, an array of pastries, scones, muffins, and breads including glutenfree options, meat delicacies, cheeses and all the extras. I’m beginning to truly comprehend the continental way of life!

To drink?

On the drinks side there’s as much on offer – a vast amount of fresh fruit juices, including some signature blends like the homemade green juice, smoothies, teas, infusions, and speciality coffees that are all included in the breakfast. There’s soya, almond or rice milk alternatives.

Of course, you can also elect to have some bubbly too if you’re celebrating or tapping into the “20” side of your day.

Good for you

I kick-start the day with the Signal green juice made of apple, cucumber,

spinach, ginger, and celery. It’s delicious and lacks the earthiness that my home version usually boasts.

Then a bowl of the freshest fruit, spiced poached pears (delicious), and homemade muesli drizzled with yoghurt. This bowl is my ideal.

I keep it small though as there’s so much more to get to. The chia seed porridge is next and packed with tasty goodness and those omega 3s.

Heavenly start

For my hot breakfast order I would usually tend towards the eggs Benedict with salmon. However, I can’t stop thinking about the flapjacks. So I come up with a plan and order a poached egg on the side which I have with salmon.

It’s perfectly poached and goes well with the bagel and cream cheese.

And then my flapjacks arrive with mixed berry compote and mascarpone cheese on top. I’ve opted for gluten-free and with the first bite… they’re outstanding!

These are the lightest, melt-your-mouth flapjacks that I’ve ever had, and also very moreish with the trimmings.

I sit back and take in the moment.

I’ve fulfilled both my health needs, as well as some soul food. And with that, it’s the weekend and time to chill.

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Worry no more There’s a new homeowners insurance solution that is embracing the internet of things to connect home devices to its insurance offering WORDS: EDITORIAL TEAM

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afeHomes allows for seamless, real-time customer transactions, policy and claims administration and broker engagement via an online customer portal, as well as personalised underwriting based on the needs, behaviour and risk profile of each customer.

This not only makes homeowners insurance more flexible and accessible, but there are also significant financial savings to be realised by embracing the IoT and its mitigating impact on risk and the cost of insurance.

“SafeHomes creates an environment where consumers get to engage with their brokers and insurance products through a seamless suite of multiple digital service channels, providing quick and easy access to their product portfolio, policy documents, endorsements, claims and so on.

“Policyholders get to actively manage not only their insurance portfolio, but all the related home technology services in their own time, from any connected device,” explains Cornel Schoeman, chief operating officer, GENRIC Insurance.

How does it work?

The introduction of utility, security and emergency management tools, interfaced to a self-service portal is at the core of the SafeHomes promise.

• SafeHomes Smart Geyser Energy Management: A “Geasy” is a smart device that curbs usage by allowing you to optimally schedule and remotely switch your geyser on and off via a web app.

• SafeHomes Burst Geyser Detection: The Geasy drip tray sensor helps reduce the risk of geyser bursts or leaks—and the resultant losses associated with such events – by detecting water in the geyser’s drip tray and generating early warning notifications before further damage or loss occurs.

• SafeHomes Water Metering: This provides early detection of excessive water usage. The technology interfaces with existing water meters and can detect high waterflow rates or events that otherwise could easily go undetected, such as pipe bursts, underground leaks, taps left running, and so on.

• SafeHomes Emergency Services: With the app installed on your

cellphone, the emergency panic button will automatically dial up the closest contracted security provider when activated, sending your location details to the security provider. The call can also be routed to receive emergency medical attention. Future enhancements

will allow for CCTV integration and enhanced home security and emergency options.

The big picture

“With SafeHomes leveraging the internet of things, we’re able to use advanced analytics to deliver more

granular individual risk profiles, and that’s good news for consumers looking to streamline their costs and take ownership of their risks. We believe in leveraging transformative tech that matters to customers and adds value to their lifestyle and puts savings back in their pocket,” concludes Schoeman.

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Decorating goes Boho The word Bohemian is for some synonymous with left-of-centre, slightly hippy… but, today, it has a range of other connotations WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER

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one are the days when Bohemian decor meant a few wildly coloured, embroidered cushions from India and an old hand-dyed candlewick bedspread covering the tired couch. Today, it encompasses different looks, while also feeding into other contemporary movements such as handcraft and more. According to Olivia Post, owner of Wild Minds, the current trend is very much inspired by Moroccan and Balinese culture – dusty Saharan and fresh coastal tones.

For Olivia, “Bohemian is a whimsical, wild and dreamy state of mind. It captures a sense of freedom and artistic expression through all aspects of life. It’s a philosophy that’s always existed in some way, shape or form wherever creativity and free-thinking have been the predominant driving force.”

She acknowledges its revival today in a slightly more commercialised way. “Trendfocussed fans are flocking to adopt this new style in a contemporary way. I don’t believe this detracts from the true, original essence of Bohemia, but rather, it’s encouraging people to be more creative and open-minded when designing their living space.”

Colours and textures

There’s no particular colour palette or texture that encompasses the spirit of Bohemian style, believes Olivia. “It manifests itself in so many different ways, constantly evolving to complement current trends. Take the eclectic, vibrant colours and patterns of India and South America with their heavily embellished fabrics, jewel tones, spiritual symbols (dreamcatchers in particular!) and bold prints – all of which have been widely coveted over the years to achieve the Bohemian look at home.

succulents and ferns have enjoyed huge popularity recently) to your space can really elevate the Bohemian mood.”

White on white

The white-on-white theme is also having a moment for a fresher, more minimalistic take on this trend. Here, texture becomes the key element to add depth and interest to your space.

Distressed wood, fringed or tufted throws and scatter cushions, draped chiffons and heavier woven fabrics all combine to create a beautifully Bohemian feeling. Plant life moves toward dried pampas grasses and palms to complement the colour palette. This is also a much more maintainable way of keeping plants in the home.”

Texture

Sticking to a tonal colour palette and concentrating on texture is an ideal first step to achieving a more effortless Bohemian interior.

“Add a piece of statement cane furniture – be it a Peacock or Malawi chair, a rattan coffee table or even a decorative item such as a sunburst mirror, to elevate your space. Juxtapose this with a softer texture such as a shaggy Berber rug or fringed, woven wall hanging, and you will be well on your way to achieving your Bohemian oasis.

Plant life and wall art or wall decor can really influence the mood of a space, so look for a combination of natural fabrics,

tonal colours and soft textures to instantly update your home in a Bohemian way.”

Handcraft

There’s been a real move towards handcrafted decor. “This isn’t exclusive to the Bohemian trend, but rather a response to the world becoming more environmentally aware and supportive of small, local business. “However, the artistic nature of handcrafted pieces lends itself beautifully to the Bohemian philosophy in terms of creative expression and individuality. One-of-a-kind finds are a great way to put your own personal stamp on the Bohemian trend, ensuring you can retain a unique approach to your home decor.”

The last word

“Bohemian can encompass anything from a minimalistic coastal home filled with natural fabrics, muted tones and raw materials (which is currently the trend), to a more luxe, grand approach to your living space, combining rich velvets, heavily embroidered and embellished fabrics, vibrant colours and ornate, decorative accents,” says Olivia.

“The latter may seem more like a mish-mash ‘hippy’ approach, especially as it’s inspired by the beautiful chaos of India which became so popular with the hippy-set in the ’60s and ’70s, but keeping everything true to those details is what ties everything together.”

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The current feel is strongly for a neutral, pared down palette. “Nude tones and natural fabrics (linens, cottons, bamboo, rattan and raw wood) against white or blush backdrops.

It’s a much softer take on the Bohemian trend, accented here and there with a splash of rust or mustard for warmth.

An injection of nature with the introduction of green plant life (delicious monsters,

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There’s generally slight movement in new buildings, called “settling”. By using the correct sealant, the chances of fine cracks between joins is less probable.

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Far from the madding crowd Beach, green valley, and village-feel – Noordhoek is the perfect antidote to the hecticness of the city WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: NATASHA LASSEN & GOOGLE MAPS *Map not to scale

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oordhoek and horses go together like Noordhoek and beach. The minute you turn off the main road, you see horses on the common, perhaps a child on a pony being led down the road, a lady walking two large dogs on leashes. Then you look again and see they’re miniature ponies.

It feels a world away from the city.

KickAss Ice Cream shop here five years ago. “We know most of our customers by name, and have had the privilege of watching them grow up from little kids.

When I first started my business, I was so naive, and the community supported my humble beginnings wholeheartedly.

They were like my cheerleaders.”

Laidback living

On the map

“I love the open spaces, the horses.

It feels like it’s still part of a farm land,” says resident Ingrid Altman. “I love that you can drive down the road and wave at three or more people that you know.”

I think the isolation of the Southern Peninsula lends a certain romanticism to the Village. It’s close enough to the big city lights to make it weekend-able but far enough away to make you feel like you’ve escaped into another universe.

KRISTEN BUTTRESS, RESIDENT

It’s a village rather than a suburb, one that has grown around a rural treefilled enclave of one-acre plots around the common, quiet roads that are cul de sacs, linked by riding trails to the long white sand beach. Many choose paddocks and horses over swimming pools and gardens. Long-term residents note that the village is starting to change with subdivisions and more building, but it still has a peaceful, spacious country vibe and village feel.

“Noordhoek has a tight-knit and fiercely loyal local community,” says Kristen Buttress, who opened her first Kristen’s

It may be far from the city lights, but Noordhoek is still a favourite tourist destination, being at the end of Chapman’s Peak Drive, so the creative small businesses that thrive here get a boost from that flow.

“We are located right off one of the most spectacular coastline drives in the world! We get loads of happy tourists stopping off for a stretch and a scoop. We get asked a lot, ‘how do you survive during winter?’, and the answer is the spectacular community that continues to support us rain or shine,” adds Kristen.

Downtime

There’s no need to leave the valley to fill up a weekend happily. “A typical weekend includes lots of horse-riding and horse events for myself and my daughter,” says Ingrid. “We also used

to be part of Fish Hoek Nippers and that was fantastic for the kids. My husband paddles and is always at the Fish Hoek Life Saving club.”

Even if you don’t have your own horse you can enjoy the treat of a beach ride along the beautiful 8km sand beach with Sleepy Hollow, The Dunes, or Noordhoek Beach Horse Riding.

Or take to the mountains on the Chapman’s Peak hiking trail, either just up the peak or all the way to Hout Bay. Silvermine Nature Reserve offers a variety of trails short and long as well as its reservoir for picnics and swimming.

The Noordhoek Farm Village is one of the village’s natural hearts. It’s somewhere that kids on ponies will ride through to pick up an ice cream, where parents enjoy long lunches at The Foodbarn or Café Roux, while kids play on the jungle gyms, where you can pick up freshly roasted coffee, bread straight out of the oven, and much more. Plus it boasts its own live music hub at Café Roux, so check out who’s playing and get the vibe without having to head into the city.

The Wednesday night market is a local social gathering point. Another weekly market and one more place not to miss, Noordhoek’s own wine estate, Cape Point Vineyards, where on Thursdays spectacular views combine with food trucks, picnics and the estate wine for sundowners with a difference.

ON THE UP AND UP • On the mountain slope leading up to Silvermine are newer residential estates on smaller plots, which get the views over the bay.

• Then exclusive Goede Hoop Estate offers the ultimate equestrian lifestyle on properties of up to five acres.

• Lake Michelle, a secure eco-estate built around wetlands and lakes in the valley rich with birdlife, is another lifestyle option ideal for nature lovers.

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BUSINESS INSIDER: THE BOBBY PIN HAIR STUDIO

• The Foodbarn: Franck Dangereux’ legendary relaxed and innovative fine dining, plus deli for casual food • Limoncello: Italian trattoria with authentic Naples cuisine under the milkwood trees (see page 7) • Café Roux: lazy breakfasts, family lunches, live music sessions and dinner • Kristen’s KickAss Ice Cream: what it says!

• Jakes on the Common: burgers, fish and chips, and international cafe food

CONVENIENCE • Longbeach Mall: Pick n Pay, Woolworths and a selection of highstreet stores • Sun Valley Mall: Checkers Hyper, Dischem, various stores and a Virgin Active gym • Noordhoek Farm Village: deli, coffee roastery, ice cream, tack shop, gallery and gifts • Noordhoek Garden Emporium: garden centre, pole yard, beauty and yoga studios

SCHOOLS • • • • • •

Sun Valley Primary School EduExcellence Private School Imhoff Waldorf School The Rock Academy Fish Hoek Primary School Fish Hoek High School

A tiny rustic hair salon shaded by tall trees on Sunbird Farm, The Bobby Pin Hair Studio reflects the rural essence of Noordhoek. Where else could riding stables and beauty treatments share the same address!

Nicci, a local resident and horse rider opened the salon in 2018. Tara joined soon after and her interior design skills added to the tranquil getaway feel of the salon.

Christyl came on board last year and will continue the Bobby Pin when Nicci takes up an opportunity abroad later this year. The three stylists work independently and collaboratively. “Each of us brings our own flavour and style,” they say, “and we offer all the same high-end treatments found in mainstream salons. Our tranquil and serene hair studio offers a wonderful feeling of escapism without having to go the distance,” they add.

“We agree that Noordhoek and The Bobby Pin chose us. Our clients are local, some travel from surrounding suburbs and even over the mountain to experience what we offer, which is unlike any salon in the area.”

SEE FOR YOURSELF

R41,260 per month

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

R1,595m In a complex

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Right-size your A lifestyle in retirement

nd once all of that is sorted, the worry starts about the size of your retirement fund and what lifestyle it will afford you.

Like most people, you probably never stop thinking about finances – whether it’s making ends meet, managing your debt, or funding your children’s education WORDS: STEVEN NATHAN

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If you’ve saved adequately, or live frugally, then you may be able to carry on as before. But statistics show that the average person’s retirement fund replaces only 30% of their final income – half the minimum recommended rate. So there’s good reason to worry.

But there’s no point stewing in regret that you didn’t save more; rather focus on how you can still improve your situation. Perhaps you can delay your retirement or supplement your pension with part-time work. There are also ways to make your savings go further, with sensible investment decisions and reducing your living expenses to fit your means.

The last point begs two questions.

First, what are your “means”? This is not about the value of your savings, but rather what sustainable income they will afford you.

The answer depends on your personal circumstances (such as your age and marital status), your preferred retirement product, and how you invest your money (if applicable).

Consult a financial adviser to find your number or use a retirement calculator, such as the one on 10X Investment’s website: 10x.co.za/calculators.

Second, where can you cut back? If you don’t

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know already, now is the time to learn about your spending habits, ideally by tracking your costs over a couple of years, to also capture irregular outlays.

Invariably, your home is your biggest expense. For many, the only way to live cheaper is to downscale.

Most people have a sense of their property’s value, but few know the full cost of it. For a start, don’t believe that living bond-free means living “for free”. You’re still incurring the opportunity cost of the equity tied up in your home. (“Equity” is what you would realise on selling, after settling your bond, sales commissions, moving costs and any capital gains tax.)

Your opportunity cost is the return available on other investments.

On R3m of equity, for example, you’re still incurring rent of over R200,000 per year, because you could also invest that money in a fixed deposit earning, say, 7% per year.

There are many other costs that depend, in part, on the size, value and location of your property: rates, levies or security, insurance, upkeep, electricity and water usage, garden expenses, to name a few.

Emotionally, moving is tough, because it means leaving the family home and all the associated memories. Invariably, it marks the apex in your life’s journey.

Yet it’s also liberating to shed the burden of financing and maintaining a large home. The sooner you embrace this new freedom, the more you’ll preserve your savings, and the more secure your retirement will be.

(Steven Nathan is founder and chief executive officer of 10X Investments, the disruptive asset manager.)

FLEXIBLE PRICING The retirement industry’s best kept secret.

At Evergreen we understand that the current economic situation places serious strain on retirees needing to sell their family home. This is why we have introduced flexible pricing which means we can offer you a life right on an Evergreen home that is affordable. This reduction is then offset against the terminal capital due to your estate when your Life Right terminates. You may even be able to liberate some capital on the sale of your home which can be used to bolster your retirement savings.

Our team of real estate agents can offer you professional advice and help you secure the best possible price for your family home at a preferential sales commission. All of which ensures a stress-free back-to-back transaction.

CHAT TO OUR SALES CONSULTANTS NOW TO SEE HOW WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR ULTIMATE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE CALL SHARON ON 087 808 7000

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Retirement focus

Where less is more Modern retirees are looking to declutter and downscale – and these developments will help them do exactly that

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n increasing number of South Africans are opting to move into smaller properties earlier in life. Contributing factors include convenience, lifestyle changes, and a desire for security. Urban areas remain popular for staying in contact with friends or extended families, but plenty of retirees are also opting for new locations and a change of environment. Where are they going?

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Smaller, earlier

PARC, GOLD COAST ESTATE, KZN

KwaZulu-Natal has seen a surge in retirement developments designed to attract over-55s. Evergreen will bring its successful life rights retirement estate model to this province when construction on three luxury developments starts towards the end of this year. Two Evergreen villages in Umhlanga Ridge and Zimbali Lakes near Ballito will house residents in coastal, subtropical upmarket accommodation, whereas Evergreen Hilton will provide a charming countryside alternative in the Midlands.

A simpler life Unsurprisingly, the Garden Route remains a top retirement destination.

Devmark’s The Plettenberg Manor retirement village in Plettenberg Bay is 80% sold out. When completed by mid-2021, this sectional title development will offer 102 luxury homes and 24 luxury apartments.

The trend towards downscaling echoes a philosophical need for a simplified lifestyle. “Generally, once couples retire, they’ve been empty-nesters for some time and are looking to clear out their homes and live an easier, simpler life,” says Jawitz Properties Midrand property consultant Sue de Klerk. But smaller homes don’t have to mean a smaller life.

“Scaling down is never easy,” says Laurie Wener, senior executive: Cape developments, Pam Golding Properties.

“The challenges come in making the decision to find a suitable property and adjusting to what you really require when the children have moved out.

LANGEBAAN MANOR, WEST COAST

“You may also need to accept the fact that smaller is not necessarily cheaper. There may be a premium on newer, more secure, higher-demand

property, but the saving will come in the reduced maintenance and upkeep.”

Many developments put the focus on minimalist homes that have multiple amenities within reach. What makes these so attractive to investors?

Devmark Property Group CEO Hein Ehlers says offering retirees an opportunity to scale down and modernise is one benefit. “Our luxury homes and apartments at Langebaan Manor are spacious enough for retirees to keep those items that are close to their hearts,” says Ehlers.

With estimated completion by the end of the year, this Langebaan development features West Coast architecture in five house types and two apartment options.

Different perspective Evergreen Lifestyle brand ambassador Arthur Case’s take is that more mature residents now welcome the opportunity to downscale. “There’s a generational changing of the guard with regard to retirees,” he says.

“The oldest baby boomers are now in their early 70s and their perspective on retirement is very different.”

Many modern boomers remain active, generate an income, and travel in their spare time, according to Case. “Yesterday’s retirees were known to hold onto stuff, furniture, memories of yesterday, and tended to clutter their smaller retirement homes. Baby boomers are different: they believe less is more and want to downscale their homes while upscaling their lifestyles. Lifestyle retirement villages tick this box.”

These seniors want new and fresh, not institutional and dated. Slightly smaller modern spaces with state-of-the-art appliances and design such as the luxury homes at Val de Vie Evergreen in the Winelands are a good example, says Case. Phase 1 is operational, with 81 of 640 units now occupied.

Here retirees can use the Evergreen communal facilities, including a clubhouse and bowling greens, and access facilities on the greater Val de Vie estate. All Evergreen homes are purchased on a life rights model.

Ehlers says demand for homes in Devmark’s The Retirement Collection

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CLARA ANNA FONTEIN, DURBANVILLE

developments has proven time and again that retirees can live happy, fulfilling lives. “Our residents are social and enjoy life to the fullest, and our garden and house-cleaning services give them the opportunity to lead a lock-up-and-go lifestyle and travel. Furthermore, they have the time and space to practise their hobbies and pursue their interests.”

New generation Identifying Cape Town’s undersupply of quality offerings, Rabie Property Group developed its Oasis Life retirement lifestyle residential offering for a “new-generation retiree”. Current Northern Suburbs developments include the family estate Clara Anna Fontein in Durbanville and Burgundy Estate between Durbanville Hills and Milnerton. “We take the utmost care to design practical, contemporary homes with beautiful landscaping and surrounds for an older resident,” says Rabie director Miguel Rodrigues.

At Clara Anna Fontein Oasis Life, freestanding homes combine comfort and style on a secure lifestyle estate, where mature residents have views of the Durbanville hills. Rabie’s life rights model ensures quality facilities, gardens and common areas, allowing mature residents to “submerse themselves fully into a great retirement

lifestyle”. Of the 60 homes in the first phase, only 25 are still available.

According to Anton Malherbe, sales and marketing director, Harbour Bay Village in Hout Bay, their development offers resort-style luxury living with state-of-the art amenities, medical care and security. Prospective retirees can pick and choose between lockup-and-go luxury apartments or exclusive garden cottages or villas.

With a limited supply of full-ownership retirement villages and a high demand for this type of accommodation, it makes an investment in any well-run development an attractive option HEIN EHLERS, CEO, DEVMARK PROPERTY GROUP

Financial stability Downscaling can be a mechanism towards increased financial stability.

Ehlers recommends buying now to retire later. “Our estates offer full ownership. You purchase the property in your name and own it outright under a sectional title or freehold scheme, which means you can reap the benefits of capital growth and be able to bequeath it in your will.”

Full-ownership property can be purchased at any age but is only let to tenants older than 50. “This will give you an immediate income while you plan your future retirement, but at today’s prices,” says Ehlers. “With a limited supply of full-ownership retirement villages and a high demand for this type of accommodation, it makes an investment in any well-run development an attractive option.”

EVERGREEN BROADACRES, JOBURG

CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS SHERWOOD – PORT ELIZABETH WALK TO BAY WEST MALL

Property Professionals

Great opportunity to develop on this 5HA land.

Historical Note: The 5 HA land was approved to sub-divide into 102 plots and is set out with 2 plots as public open spaces.

Land is partially serviced, and the road and electricity need to be attended to by the developer.

The water supply, storm water, fire points and sewerage is 100% in order.

All information and or reports / plot layout available on request.

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