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Magnificent masterpiece Enjoy panoramic views in this stylish Baronetcy Estate home, page 25 10

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SUNDAY LUNCH

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CATHARINA’S

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BUSINESS Q&A

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SUBURB FOCUS: PLATTEKLOOF

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Editor’s Exclusive CLAIRE BARNARDO

On the fringe T he Cape Town Fringe Festival started this week. We are so spoilt to have this incredible lineup of theatre, dance, music, comedy, and more right on our doorstep! Here’s what there is to love about The Fringe: • It’s affordable and runs across 17 days, so you have the chance to see as much as possible.

• It boasts some of the best shows from the National Arts Festival.

• It’s a Fringe festival, so it’s fresh and fun.

• The Fringe Club at the City Hall

is the central spot for the festival.

It includes a pop-up bar and restaurant, coffee, free Wi-Fi and free parking across the road. Meet your friends beforehand for drinks and enjoy theatre as a group.

Book tickets now via capetownfringe.co.za.

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Sunday lunch with a twist Forget all you thought you knew about Sunday roasts, and tuck into a feast at Makaron in Stellenbosch

What’s good?

WORDS: BRIDGET MCNULTY

What?

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch When and where?

Now until 27 November at Gate69

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hile you may be lucky enough to have fond memories of your parents or grandparents dishing up perfectly cooked roasts for Sunday lunch, for many of us the memory of Sunday roasts – especially eaten at a restaurant – are more often of dry, overcooked meat, tepid potatoes and mushy vegetables. Which is why I was delighted to hear that Makaron, the inventive gourmet restaurant at boutique hotel Majeka House in Paradyskloof in Stellenbosch, was tackling Sunday lunch head on. I anticipated that this would be a meal to remember.

And I was right. For starters, Makaron is a beautiful place to while away a few weekend hours.

Whether it’s cold and wintry or sunny and warm outside, the space adapts to be cosy or cool, intimate or spacious. Service is top class, with an enthusiastic restaurant manager and sommelier on hand to ensure your every need is met, and the food is the stuff memories are made of.

We started with some raw beef, warm lettuce, garlic and crispy onion – as you do – and a breathtaking Parmesan risotto with truffle, before moving on to the main act. What’s so wonderful about Makaron’s Sunday lunch is that you can choose your main – perfectly cooked beef, lamb, chicken or fish, depending on the week and what the kitchen has on offer – and pair it with familystyle sides, including some pretty remarkable duck fat roast potatoes.

If the whole table orders the same thing it arrives on big platters; if you each order a different main you simply share the sides. But the feeling is one of sharing: of a family meal, and coming together to bond over food. Isn’t that what Sunday lunch is all about?

he Tony Award-winning musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch has arrived in Cape Town.

Starring Paul du Toit (The Rocky Horror Show) and Genna Galloway (Grease), and directed by Elizma Badenhorst (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), this heartbreaking, innovative and tremendously funny musical should not be missed.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch 071 589 2915 gate69.co.za

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Sunday Jazz Brunch When and where?

Every Sunday at Winchester Mansions

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Our meal ended with a superb selection of cheese and preserves and a fabulously inventive coconut, lime and granadilla dessert. There were foams and ice creams and crunchy bits and who knows what – it was delicious.

nd off your week with a chilled-out Sunday at Harveys at the Winchester Mansions.

Every Sunday from 11am to 2pm you can grab a glass of bubbly on arrival and enjoy anything from eggs, sushi, dessert and loads more from the buffet while the jazz band sets the mood.

If you’re looking for a really special way to while away a Sunday – with a loved one or the whole family – put away the oven mitts and head for Makaron. You won’t regret it.

Harveys at Winchester Mansions 021 434 2351 winchester.co.za

What?

Tour and tasting experience at James Sedgwick Distillery

TASTE FOR YOURSELF: Makaron 021 880 1549 majekahouse.co.za/makaron-restaurant. aspx

When and where?

Every Friday and Saturday at James Sedgwick Distillery

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he James Sedgwick Distillery, home to Three Ships Whisky and Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, is welcoming the public to take a unique look at its inner workings.

On Fridays and Saturdays at 10am and 2pm, you can head to the distillery for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The James Sedgwick Distillery Tickets available online at Webtickets goo.gl/nJzLi8

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Wild at heart

Flavours that span the centuries are the essence of the new contemporary heritage tasting menu at Catharina’s WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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alking into the gracious historic werf at Steenberg, it’s hard to envisage the farm back when intrepid Catharina Ras was granted the land in 1682, surrounded by bush with wild game roaming. But this is the imaginative journey that chef Archie Maclean takes us on with his new tasting menu.

Taking over the kitchens at Catharina’s from Garth Almazan, he was looking for something new but rooted in the history of the farm. Inspired by the spirited life of the farm’s founder, South Africa’s first female landowner, he dreamed up flavours that would have been familiar to her, living off the land through good times and lean.

20 years of cool climate success Andries Burger has kept a close eye on every single vintage at the award-winning Paul Cluver Estate in Elgin WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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reshness and elegance. These are the two words winemaker Andries Burger returns to again and again as we sit sampling the wines from Paul Cluver estate, where he has held the keys to the cellar for every one of the estate’s 20 vintages.

Yet Burger is far too humble to claim much credit for the awards racked up over the past two decades, notably the Platinum and Gold medals from the 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards.

Instead, he turns to Elgin’s famous cool climate terroir – the happy coincidence of altitude, a cooling southeasterly wind in the summer, and the valley’s proximity to the ocean. Little wonder winemakers from warmer Cape vineyards are seeking out parcels of Elgin grapes.

The farm has been in the Cluver family since 1896, and Paul Cluver Snr was a pioneer of wine farming in the valley in the late-1980s. Since then the farm has become particularly famous for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Paul Cluver Wines 021 844 0605 cluver.com

“From our vineyards I can produce wines that are fresh and elegant, which are hallmarks of Elgin Chardonnay,” says Burger. “When you look at Chardonnay worldwide, most winemakers have made

the mistake of thinking more wood is better. In the new world we’ve moved to incorporating less wood, but the wines still have great individuality.”

The estate’s Pinot Noirs are similarly elegant, favouring complexity over boldness. Although the Village range is an entry-level offering with plenty of bright berry fruit, the Estate Pinot Noir is “about purity of fruit and acidity”, says Burger.

He is also devoted to the lesser-known German grapes of Weisser Riesling and Gewürztraminer, which both thrive in the cool Elgin terroir.

“Our Gewürztraminer just has so much perfume,” says Burger, adding that the balance between sugar and acidity in the Paul Cluver Dry Encounter Riesling makes it an ideal food wine. “Our vines really show what Riesling is capable of.”

Sustainability is also a key focus of the Cluver estate, where alien vegetation is mulched, composted and returned to feed the vineyards. Above the cellar, a bank of photovoltaic panels provide most of the energy required, while wilderness zones through the farm provide crucial corridors for wildlife wandering off the Groenlandberg.

“I want South Africans to remember how good meats like crocodile, zebra or wild boar taste,” Archie says. “They would have been on the table regularly in Catharina’s time. I want people to be adventurous like Catharina, to open themselves up to trying new things.”

His experience in top kitchens, including three years with Margot Janse at Le Quartier Français, ensures that there’s nothing gimmicky about his approach. Exploring these heritage flavours with contemporary finedining flair, he has put together a superb tasting menu, with well-chosen wine pairings including Steenberg Pinot Noir MCC and Mulderbosch barrel-fermented Chardonnay 2012.

We started with an earthy umami risotto of Franschhoek salmon trout, with sour fig, piquant horseradish and pops of roe. Next grilled cauliflower played a starring role supported by bright splashes of beetroot, as a ragout, a purée and a foam, and excellent Parmesan gnocchi. The crocodile is imaginatively served, salted crocodile tail as a brandade accompanying panfried crocodile, the richness of the light firm meat cut through by a blackened corn salsa with balsamic vinegar.

Discovering a source of culled wild boar, Archie added a pork belly dish that celebrates the leaner wild meat’s depth of flavour, set off by a deep cauliflower rice and blue cheese jus.

Zebra turns out to be full flavoured and delicious, the pap-en-vleis creatively plated, with aubergine maize meal, a chakalaka setting sun over a bushveld salad – vibrant flavours.

The cheese course, dessert and petits fours complete the story, perfectly judged to keep the palate absorbed and entertained to the end of a leisurely celebration of place and time.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Catharina’s at Steenberg 021 713 7178 steenbergfarm.com/catharinas

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Go grand with glamping Enjoy the experience of camping with the luxury of a B&B at Thali Thali Game Lodge WORDS: LAUREN JOUBERT

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oing away for the weekend is usually a negotiation between myself and my partner who prefers to be out in nature, surrounded by all kinds of bugs and sleeping in a cold, damp and uncomfortable tent.

Camping has never been my idea of a getaway, so when we found out about Thali Thali Game Lodge, I was extremely excited. Why, you may ask? Well, my partner gets his tent, and I get the luxury of a B&B. Introducing glamping, SA-style.

Thali Thali is situated just off the R27, near the well-known town of Langebaan. The West Coast, in all its beauty, has a certain charm that’s unlike any other area within the Cape. Thali Thali is made up of 1,460ha and is home to animals such as ostrich, steenbok, caracal, camel, eland, zebra and giraffe, to name but a few, along with hundreds of indigenous fynbos species.

Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by owner Amalia, with two glasses of sparkling Sauvignon Blanc. Sitting on the deck of the lodge restaurant, you are instantly mesmerised by its natural surroundings. There is not a sound to be heard but the chirping of birds and the occasional moo of a herd of cows.

From there we were taken to our luxury tent. The en-suite bathroom has a gorgeous cobblestone exterior and the interior of the tent is humble and exquisite, equipped with a double bed, cupboard, sleeper couch, a few kitchen amenities and even a little chandelier. The plan for our first night was to make a fire and have a good old-fashioned braai. While we were enjoying the sunset, a springbok wandered around our tent, and in the morning, while drinking my cup of coffee, a herd of wildebeest ran from the horizon toward the cows on the

further end of the farm. An experience that no words can do justice.

Our second day was one we were both excited for, as this is when we would go on our first game drive.

From seeing the gorgeous spring flowers in bloom, to watching giraffe graze on the fynbos, we found the game drive thoroughly enjoyable and the guides highly informative.

When dawn broke on Sunday, it was bittersweet. The hazy dawn coupled with joyous birdsong made me sad to have to say goodbye. Visiting Thali Thali reignited my love for nature and I cannot wait to return to try a few more of the activities on offer.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Thali Thali Game Lodge 082 372 8637 thalithali.co.za

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My business neighbourhood Durbanville’s green spaces provide creative inspiration for Drupal, SEO and digital marketing agency, Rogerwilco WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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ucking the trend, Charlie Stewart and Jakes Redelinghuys decided to cut the commute and base their web development agency in Durbanville.

Charlie tells us about finding their base in Mark Shuttleworth’s former office building.

Q: How did your business start?

A: We decided to focus on a very specific type of website development using an open source platform called Drupal which was gaining a following overseas but still relatively unheard of in South Africa. We then set up a search engine optimisation team and started to win awards, establishing the business as one of the country’s top SEO consultancies. We gradually extended our service offering into content marketing, social media consulting and a full range of digital marketing services.

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

A: Both Jakes and I have families and maintaining a work-life

balance is really important.

Although Woodstock is Cape Town’s digital marketing hub, we live in the Northern Suburbs and it made sense to locate the office to Durbanville.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: We wanted somewhere with lots of natural light and outdoor space, so when we heard that Mark Shuttleworth’s old office with its beautiful sculpture garden was available, we jumped at the chance.

Given our interest in open source software, it’s inspiring working in the building where the Ubuntu operating platform was conceived.

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

A: O ur co-tenants are the City of Cape Town team rolling out the metro’s fibre network, so we have direct access to one of the fastest internet connections in the country. The office block is equipped with a generator and UPS backup. The gardens provide a really creative environment, and the entire team has free onsite parking.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: A nother digital agency, Swipe Interactive, and the City of Cape Town.

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

A: Durbanville is far cheaper than central Cape Town, but quality office space is much more limited.

Rentals vary from about R80/m2 for industrial space to R130/m2 or so for environments like ours.

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Q: What is your foot traffic?

A: The majority of our clients are based in Gauteng or overseas, so most catch-ups are handled over Skype or in Google Hangouts.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: We recently opened an office in Joburg and we’re planning a branch in London in the next couple of years.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: We’re digital natives – our entire focus is on helping our clients use the internet to connect with their customers. Our website generates international business from companies looking to outsource digital marketing to South Africa.

Q: What’s your most popular service?

A: Our expertise in Drupal web development and search engine optimisation is the mainstay of the business, securing contracts including the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, Disney, British Airways and Red Bull. More recently, our content marketing and social media has picked up work from Sanlam, Tiger Brands, WesBank and other local businesses.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Rogerwilco 021 975 8181 rogerwilco.co.za

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here was a time when the ultra-rich showed off their wealth, but people’s priorities have shifted over the years, according to David Forbes, head of private office at Savills, Pam Golding Properties’s strategic partner, who advises wealthy buyers.

Now the top priorities for the ultrawealthy are security and privacy.

While the majority of homeowners still want what’s known as kerb appeal, there is a growing trend among the ultra-wealthy to

hide from the public eye in an attempt to protect their homes from unwanted attention.

The demand for this under-theradar living has fuelled the rise of affluent neighbourhoods like Hidden Hills and Bell Canyon in California, US – all of which guard their privacy by refusing to appear on Google’s Street View.

Analysts have dubbed these attempts to take entire communities out of the public gaze an “urban-scale non-disclosure agreement”.

The wealthy are also using shell companies and other ownership structures to give property buyers anonymity, while the use of jamming signals to block location trackers such as GPS are being used to prevent attempts to follow individuals.

On a larger scale, architects have begun to experiment with ways to conceal entire buildings. One of the simplest ways to remove a home from public view is to put it underground, with basement dig-downs or even entire subterranean properties.

Now is the time to go through all your bank and card statements, monthly bills and payment records to find out exactly where you stand financially. This is not the time to avoid the issue if you have too much debt and too little income. Look at your situation honestly and take whatever action is necessary to improve it.

SHAUN RADEMEYER, CEO, BETTERLIFE HOME LOANS

Landlords should know eviction procedures

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he current challenging economic circumstances have not only had an effect on those wanting to own property, they have also impacted many tenants and landlords within the residential market, says Adrian Goslett, regional director and CEO, RE/MAX of Southern Africa.

“Some landlords may find themselves in the situation where their tenant is no longer able to pay their monthly rent. However, landlords cannot simply

evict the tenant as they are protected by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, No. 19 of 1998, also known as the PIE Act,” says Goslett.

“The act applies to the occupation of premises which constitute a dwelling, which in the case of a landlord and tenant relationship would be the residential property in an urban area. The reason that the act was introduced was to ensure that tenants were protected from being unlawfully

evicted from the property. It is important to note, however, that while the act aims to prevent wrongful eviction, it does not mean that the tenant cannot be evicted, merely that the correct procedure needs to be adhered to during the process.”

It’s imperative that any homeowner or investors who wish to let out a property, familiarise themselves with the PIE Act, along with the numerous procedures it advocates for the lawful dealing of a defaulting tenant.

Domestic and commercial entities to get involved in sustainability

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aving an environmentally aware society starts in the home. That’s according to Lisa Reynolds, sustainability development director, SaintGobain, a leader in the habitat and construction market.

“It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children to be environmentally aware, and demonstrate practical ways of making a difference to the planet starting in our own homes,” says Reynolds.

“Teach kids that littering is forbidden, to use water sparingly, to turn off lights and electrical appliances not in use, and implement basic recycling practices so that everyone in the home makes an active contribution to the process.”

But she says while households can make a difference en masse, industry needs to make the biggest contribution to sustainability, and erode the age-old mindset of purely driving profitability. “The environment must be a priority, businesses must implement sustainable practices,

which will, in the long-run, result in major financial savings and improve their bottom line,” she adds.

Sustainability in South Africa is certainly making significant strides to catch up with commonplace practices employed across the globe. In 2011, energy efficiency for buildings was legislated. Every five years the standards are redrafted to increase the requirements, with the long-term vision as per the National Development Plan, for a zero-carbonemission building standard by 2030.

Park Central proving popular

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The Parks to the Gautrain Station and through to Rosebank Mall. This is to assist residents in achieving a highly convenient and fully integrated lifestyle.

There are one- and two-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom penthouses. Units are priced from R1,895m and penthouses from R8m.

The building forms part of an integrated urban precinct, with a vision to include pedestrian links via

Sold through Pam Golding Properties, they are bought off-plan without transfer duty, according to Victoria Russell, project coordinator.

The development is scheduled for completion late in 2018.

The demand for one-bedroom apartments has been particularly strong and the developers have incorporated provision for more of these into the design.

A show unit is on show daily.

here is healthy investor interest in apartments and penthouses at Park Central, a high-rise being developed in Rosebank, Johannesburg, which will offer residents private sky gardens and unrestricted views of the city.

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Analyse it PATRICK CAIRNS

A vision for SA

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he South African economy is likely to grow between 0,0% and 0,3% this year. In a country where the population is growing at just over 1% per year, that really means that we are going backwards.

There is no shortage of opinion on what is behind this poor performance. Many argue that the country’s problems are largely the result of government interference and mismanagement, and that if the government just got out of the way, the free market would solve all of South Africa’s problems.

While there is no doubt that a more effective and efficient government is necessary, it is neither reasonable nor practical to expect the government to play no role in the economy. Not only has history shown us that the free market is incapable of proper self-regulation, but in a country with South Africa’s social structure, the government is obligated to find ways to address poverty and inequality. That means setting the rules that promote inclusive growth and intervening in areas where there would really be no business incentive to do so.

And an honest assessment will tell you that neither the government nor the free market can solve this issue on their own. History is pretty decisive on this point.

But in this challenge, South Africa has an enormous opportunity. As a country, we can find the model in which inclusive growth becomes a reality, in which the government and business develop a genuine symbiotic partnership for the good of everybody.

This is not utopian thinking. It’s a simple reality check. Business cannot thrive in a country that is failing, and a country cannot prosper without a vibrant private sector.

What that means is that private interest and public interest are ultimately the same thing. And if all South Africans appreciated that, this really could be the great country it has the potential to be.

For example, it is extremely difficult to build a business case for rural electrification projects. If Eskom were entirely privatised, no company would see any benefit in investing in the infrastructure that this requires because the returns simply wouldn’t be worth it.

The reality is that South Africa’s economy really faces one huge, overarching problem. That is that around a third of its population is excluded from the formal economy.

This is more than tragic – it is foolish.

Imagine a company where a third of the workforce was paid to sit around doing nothing. It would find it extremely hard to be profitable, and to a large extent this is exactly the problem in South Africa.

We have this huge pool of people who could be productive and contributing to building the country, and yet they remain systematically excluded.

As a country, we can find the model in which inclusive growth becomes a reality, in which the government and business develop a genuine symbiotic partnership for the good of everybody

Top Tip SIMON BRAY, CEO, PRIVATE PROPERTY privateproper ty.co.za

Spring is always welcome, especially after a long cold winter. It’s also the perfect time to get stuck into your garden and get it looking great. If you’re planning on selling your property, spring statistically brings a greater number of buyers, so it’s a great time to enhance your home’s kerb appeal.

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Plattekloof Here’s what’s happening in property in the area IMAGES: LEAH DE JAGER

For sale

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Median asking prices

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R3,13m

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R23,450

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Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Plattekloof comprise approximately 22% of the total sale listings in the Parow and Goodwood areas.

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Properties listed for rent in Plattekloof comprise approximately 47% of the total rental listings in the Parow and Goodwood areas.

Interest

Interest Approximately 18% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Parow and Goodwood areas is attributable to properties listed for sale in Plattekloof.

Property types

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Buying in Plattekloof The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Plattekloof, namely a fourbedroom house with the median asking price of R5,292,500, is R52,839 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

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Approximately 33% of the interest (views) in properties for rent in the Parow and Goodwood areas is attributable to properties listed for rent in Plattekloof.

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BEST IN FOOD: • De Grendel for fine dining and wine tasting with platters • Greens for wood-fired pizzas and fresh cafe fare • Simply Asia for reliable Asian cuisine • Cattle Baron for good steaks and grills • Cafe Chameleon for a casual lunch with a view

About the area WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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he glorious view over Cape Town and Table Mountain is just one of the attractions of living in Plattekloof. Hugging the skirts of the Tygerberg Nature Reserve above Plattekloof Road, the suburb is green and leafy, close to nature, yet with the convenience of the city spreading out at its feet. With each successive phase of development there has been more focus on security estates and prestigious architectdesigned homes, designed to make the most of the views and surrounding nature. This is always evident in the open streets and the green expanses of the adjoining De Grendel wine estate.

With the Tygerberg Nature Reserve on the doorstep, an outdoor lifestyle is easy. Keen mountain bikers have a huge network of trails to explore, from the nearby Majik Forest, to the Durbanville Valley Wine Estates of Contermanskloof, Meerendal and Hillcrest. The reserve itself is home to the Cape fox, honey badgers

and a wealth of birdlife with plenty of hiking trails and picnic spots.

Closer to home, the duck pond at the heart of Plattekloof is a favourite destination for younger kids.

For everyday shopping, Plattekloof Village is a convenient community hub, and it’s only a 10-minute drive to Canal Walk for serious retail therapy.

In fact, this accessibility makes Plattekloof even more desirable. In just 20 minutes you can be at the Cape Town International Airport, the CBD or at one of the Blouberg beaches, not to mention how easy it is to escape the city altogether to head out to the winelands or up the West Coast. With Mediclinic Panorama and all its associated medical facilities and doctors’ rooms just across the road, a choice of schools in adjoining suburbs, and the ever-changing, mesmerising views of Table Mountain to come home to, it’s no surprise that Plattekloof is one of the most soughtafter of the Northern Suburbs.

ACCESSIBILITY: • Easy access to the N1 for the CBD, the Northern Suburbs and winelands • Easy access to the N7 for the West Coast • Close to Century City and Canal Walk Shopping Mall for work and shopping • 20 minutes to Cape Town International Airport

THINGS TO DO:

Plattekloof is very conveniently situated to get just about anywhere, from town to Paarl, Table View or Century City. I love the feel of the area with nice-looking, well-kept properties and having the nature reserve close by for hiking at the weekend.

JACO DU TOIT, RESIDENT

• Hike the trails in the Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

• Go mountain biking in Majik Forest.

• Explore the Durbanville Wine Route.

• Visit the Galileo Open Air Cinema at Hillcrest Quarry in summer.

• Take the kids to feed the ducks at the central pond.

Agent commentary Q: What attracts buyers to the area?

A: Plattekloof is the Bantry Bay of the North with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s like having a home in the country but still living just outside the city centre. Larger homes on bigger plots offer the potential to move in with extended family or of combining two or more households. The proximity to specialist retail shops, private hospitals, other medical facilities and top schools and colleges, are also important factors for buyers wanting to move to Plattekloof. The area also assures excellent capital growth, as well as the choice between an investment in a smaller sectional title unit and a large modern family home.

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

A: Plattekloof has shown pheno­menal growth in popularity and values within the last five years. Modern luxury homes, and breathtaking views have become Plattekloof’s signature and attract buyers from all over the Western Cape and beyond, especially Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Some homeowners have invested millions in building new masterpieces increasing the market value. Baronetcy Estate Phase 9, the last and final phase, has sold out at a fast pace, with homeowners building to stay and investing substantial amounts in building their dream homes.

The last phase in Baronetcy will be known as one of the most modern strips of grand designs in the Western Cape.

Q: What types of properties are available and what can buyers expect to pay?

A: Plattekloof consists of residential and security complexes. With each new suburb extension, there has been more focus on security complexes. Plattekloof I is mainly residential with one or two secure apart­ment blocks. Plattekloof II is also mostly residential, but has slightly more security complexes.

The same goes for Plattekloof III. However, Plattekloof IV/Baronetcy Estate consists of security estates only. It seems that the growing trend is set towards living in gated security complexes.

We have stands available from R2m, and entry-level residential properties from R3,8m. The most expensive property I have sold in Plattekloof is priced at R20m.

Ingrid le Roux

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Belville

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Loevenstein

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Leapfrog Property Group

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Pinehurst

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Pam Golding Properties

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Rawson Properties

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Atlantic Beach Golf Estate

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ERA STEER BLAAUWBERG

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

BLOUBERGRANT

R 5 700 000

WEST BEACH

R 2 800 000

SOLE MANDATE

PARKLANDS

R 1 670 000

ON SHOW

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 1

WEB REF: 91344191880

Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344182998

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

WEB REF: 91344191369

Quality! Space! Views! Huge beachfront apartment with excellent security and quality finishes, built in braai, wrap around balconies.

Double volume family home, situated in a good area offer open plan living leading to a large garden.

Large family home with a small garden, built in braai and a splash pool.

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

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

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

TABLE VIEW

R 2 000 000

PARKLANDS NORTH

R 2 399 000

FLAMINGO VLEI

R 4 195 000

NEW RELEASE

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 1 | Pool: 1

WEB REF: 91344182995

Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2½| Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344190498

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

WEB REF: 91344190612

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

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

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

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

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

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

BLOUBERG SANDS

R 2 850 000

TABLE VIEW

R 1 195 000

PARKLANDS NORTH

R 3 495 000

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Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344192144

Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 1 | Garages: 1

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Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344189246

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

This lovely family home offers security, privacy, comfort, modern finishes, solar heat and so much more, It’s a must see .

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

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

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

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

PARKLANDS

R 2 190 000

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 | Garages: 2

WEB REF: 91344189993

PARKLANDS

Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2½ | Garages: 2 | Pool: 1

R 2 250 000

WEB REF: 91344189734

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Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2 | Garages: 1

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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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Melkbosstrand / R4.195 million

Ref# 1TV1272575

Lagoon Beach / R2.7 million

Ref# 1TV1277515

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 4 / Modern entertainers delight with breathtaking mountain and sea views. Pristine property with top-class finishes. The ideal lock-up-and-go or a holliday home. Follow PGP boards from Otto Du Plessis towards Van Riebeekstrand. Turn right into Bato Way.

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Parkings 2 / Open-plan with views of the ocean and lagoon, sliding doors from lounge and bedroom lead onto large balcony. The fully-equipped kitchen includes hob/ oven with extractor fan, fridge and dishwasher plus small appliances. Follow PGP boards from R 27, Lagoon Beach Hotel, Sunstays entrance.

Gerrit Bruwer 076 196 9847

Martina Daniel 084 983 3235

Parklands / R1.7 million

Ref# 1TV1282082

Rugby / R2.1 million

Ref# 1TV1279486

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Perfect and secure modern Parklands North home. With built-in cupboards and laminated flooring, 2 full bathrooms, the property has porcelain tiles throughout, open-plan living area granite kitchen, the garden is irrigated lush and green. Follow PGP On Show boards from Sandown Road.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 3 / This secure modern spacious home is everything you need. It is situated in a sought-after area. Walking distance from the beach. Follow PGP boards from Koeberg Road and Lincluden Street.

Lyndle Botha 076 645 5921

Patricia Harrison 083 241 7640

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A unique lifestyle built around community and family

Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.9 million

Ref# 1TV1233903

Atlantic Beach Estate / R3.3 million

Ref# 1TV1281385

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 / Immaculate north-facing home with accommodation options to suit your needs. Downstairs is an open-plan dining/lounge and kitchen. An enclosed wood-burning fireplace keeps this area cosy and warm. The kitchen has granite tops, large centre island and gas hob.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Homes at this price seldom become available. Looking for an affordable home or somewhere for your parents. This single-storey north-facing home offers security, nature and peace of mind and is situated in this top 10 South African Estate. Double garage an added bonus.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R40 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1285930

Atlantic Beach Estate / R26 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1284806

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / Magnificent entrance hall with marble staircase welcomes you to this modern light home. A family room with bar, and an amazing open-plan kitchen and dining room spilling onto covered patio and pool. The garden runs down to wild fynbos overlooking dam with geese. A flatlet.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Beautiful home with lounge/dining room and stunning openplan kitchen. All rooms open out to spacious covered patio with drop blinds which creates atmosphere for cozy and comfortable entertaining. Huge loft-room makes the perfect teen-pad/office. Separate granny flat.

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

Anne Frankle 074 159 6723

I am Anne Frankle I am Mandy Oschman Sales: Mandy Oschman | 082 567 0398 mandy.oschman@pamgolding.co.za

Rentals: Anne Frankle | 074 159 6723 anne.frankle@pamgolding.co.za

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R4 200 000 WEST BEACH

FLAMINGO VLEI

R3 590 000 PARKLANDS

R1 795 000

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DOUBLE STOREY HOME & FLATLET

LOVELY THREE BEDROOM HOME

Shanil Maharaj 084 620 1908 (Intern) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Lizelle Leslie 071 353 6826 (Intern) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Jean Sayers 083 653 1743 (Intern) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

View of Table Mountain - 5 Beds Home, Main House has 4 beds and 3.5 baths. Full Flatlet, sparkling pool, gourmet kitchen. 4 Reception rooms.

Double garage & masses secure parking.

Web Ref: RXAW-3799

4 Bedroom Double Storey home in West Beach with a full flatlet, 4 Bathrooms, 4 Reception rooms, Study & Pool.

Web Ref: RXAW-3805

3 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room & Family TV Room, covered Braai area with drop down blinds and a sparkling blue pool!

Web Ref: RXAW-4143

R3 600 000 PARKLANDS NORTH R2,350 million ( INCL all costs) PARKLANDS NORTH From R1,395 million to R2,450 million

PARKLANDS NORTH

FABULOUS LIFESTYLE FOR SALE..!

SOLE MANDATE

Privacy…yes, Space…yes, One of a Kind ..yes, Rush to make your appointment today as this home with it's french style island- kitchen, supersized pantry, in & outdoor living, fabulous entertainment areas including bar & pool will be sold in a flash!!!. To view Call sole agent.

Virginia 083 656 1316 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3842

ON SHOW

SOLE MANDATE

BRAND SPANKING NEW !

Best value in the area, offering 4 beds, 3 baths, guestloo, large open plan living, covered braai patio & space for pool…..move-in ready,- On show boards from Whitehall Road.

Virginia 083 656 1316 www.whitehalllane.co.za RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3916

R2 150 000 RUGBY

THORNTON

ON SHOW

SOLE MANDATE

PHASE TWO LAUNCHED 17 NEW HOMES

5 ALREADY SOLD - Secure your new home at 2016 prices today, phase two completion June 2017 and offering variety of options 4bed, 3bath,guestloo & d/garage freestanding & 3bed ,1,5bath 1garage semi-detached homes – finishes your choice from our samples.

Virginia 083 656 1316 www.whitehalllane.co.za RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-4146

R1 350 000 WEST BEACH

R1 750 000

SOLE MANDATE

SIMPLY THE BEST! NEW RELEASE

Renovated 3 bedrooms with laminated floor & blinds, 2 bathrooms (mes), his/her closets, formal lounge, open plan living area with gas stove kitchen, scullery, study, u/c braai area, solar heated pool & dble garage.

Cindy Sarandis 071 081 4413 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477 Web Ref: RXBS-0359

COSY HOME WITH A FLATLET.

Only 10 Minutes from Town! Cosy three bedroomed home with a separate One bedroom flatlet. Lots of potential!!!

Shanil Maharaj 084 620 1908 (Intern) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Property Property Associates Associates

Web Ref: RXAW-4353 RXAW-4222

APARTMENT WITH SEA & TABLE MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in West Beach with sea and mountain views. 2 Bathrooms with main en suite.

Romano De Abreu 081 357 7571 (Intern) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Table 521 6789 3100 Suburb 1 021 345View 6789& |Surrounds Suburb 2 021 345 www.remax.co.za remax.co.za | www.remaxpropertyassociates.co.za | remax-office name.co.za

Web Ref: RXAW-4183

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PRICES: One bedroom apartments from R1 690 000 (incl vat) Two bedroomed apartments from R2 735 000 (incl vat) Three bedroomed penthouses from R2 660 000 (incl vat) Three bedroomed penthouses from R4 160 000( incl vat)

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Excellently situated in the heart of Big Bay and only a short stroll from the areas’ Eden beachfront precinct with its proliferation of restaurants and coffee shops.

choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms

Magnificent views of sea, Table Mountain and Robben Island will be had from large entertainment sized terraces.

Large entertainment sized terraces

Walk to beach Built-in braais

The homes will be set in terraced and landscaped gardens and located in five distinctive and individually designed buildings. Most of the homes will have large double garages with the remaining apartments having secure double basement parking.

With its 24 hour manned entrance and high walling topped with electric fencing, emphasise will be on a secure and carefree estate lifestyle. Finishes will be of the highest quality with the palette in the latest hues of charcoal and greys.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

FOLLOW BOARDS FROM OTTO DU PLESSIS DRIVE TO CORMORANT DRIVE.

Melinda: 078 342 6678 Tracy: 083 303 1066

Fireplaces in lounge Double garaging Basement parking Beautiful landscaped gardens

Mike: 082 55 55 390

Leon: 071 564 5931

SOLE MANDATE

R15,000,000

Magnificent sea views

This gem of an estate will offer a choice of 71 spacious one, two and three bedroomed simplex and duplex townhouses and apartments.

ON SHOW DAILY - SAT 12-2PM - SUNDAY 2-5PM

SUNSET BEACH

24 hour manned entrance

NEW RELEASE

SUNSET BEACH

R4,495,000

PARKLANDS

R1,395,000

BIG BAY

R6,450,000

Bedrooms - | Bathrooms - | Garages Web ref: 701515

Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 4 | Carports 4 Web ref: 762329

Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2 Web ref: 757585

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 4 | Garages 4 Web ref: 757923

SPECTACULAR SEASIDE LAND The last seaside plot on glorious Sunset Beach!

Transfer duty included.

TWO HOUSES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!!On a double plot, these two newly renovated homes both comprise of three bedrooms (main full en suite) Beautiful, modern, open plan kitchens, porcelain tiled lounge and dining areas. Fully walled and secure, walking distance to shops and transport.

Adele: 082 555 8365

MODERN DUPLEX AWAITS! Beautiful, modern, open plan kitchens, porcelain tiled lounge and dining areas. Fully walled and secure, walking distance to shops and transport.

DUAL LIVING AT IT'S BEST A magnificent home situated in a prestigious Big Bay security estate, offers the perfect dual living lifestyle.

Tracy: 083 303 1066

Leon: 071 564 5931

Adele: 082 555 8365

ON SHOW SUN 2-5PM

NEW RELEASE

SUNNINGDALE

R1,385,000

WEST BEACH

R3,650,000

PARKLANDS

ON SHOW SUN 2-5PM

NEW RELEASE

R2,495,000

BIG BAY

R2,350,000

Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1 | Garages 2 Web ref: 697909

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 4 | Garages 2 Web ref: 746465

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages 2 Web ref: 746163

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | Garages Web ref: 749655

LOVELY STARTER HOME IN SUNNINGDALE Situated close to the Primary School, this 2 bedroom quaint home is ideal for the smaller family.

LARGER THAN LIFE 4 receptions/ office/ bar/ braai room/ pool/ conversation corner. All bedrooms en-suite. Main bedroom has views of the sea.Separate income generating flat. Double garage and parking.

NOW YOU SEE IT...NOW YOU DON'T! Located in the very popular Seaside Village Mall in Big Bay, this stunning 3 bedroom ground floor garden unit will not disappoint you. Daily viewings by appointment.

Michele: 084 250 1693 / Jaques: 084 250 1665

Terri O'Meara: 083 270 6900

COMFORTABLE, COZY FAMILY HOME Comfortable, cozy and inviting. This lovely 3 bedroom home with high ceilings has a wonderful flow for the entertainer. Enclosed braai room for the chilly winter nights, leading out onto the pool and garden. Great address, will sell fast, call me to view.

Melinda: 078 342 6678

Leon: 071 564 5931

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MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081 ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE - R6.0m

See it all on: www.atlanticbeach.co.za

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ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE - R3.5m

EXCLUSIVE SOLE AGENT

TIMELESS CHARACTER. INVITING FAIRWAY HOME. A tranquil and friendly space with a style as timeless as the beautiful fynbos that surrounds it. This extra spacious home has every room you need, as well as a relaxed open plan layout that is ideal for entertainment.

The open plan living areas all lead onto the inviting patio, pool and private garden. Cosy outdoor covered barbeque room plus a beautiful wine room are just some of the extra entertainment features. Upstairs is a huge master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom, private lounge area & balcony. Three more guest bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Double garage, laundry/ironing room & storage room. Parking for boat and trailer/caravan.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

ATLANTIC BEACH GOLF ESTATE - R10.5m

See it all on: www.atlanticbeach.co.za

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ENTERTAINER HOME ON DOUBLE PLOT WITH GUEST COTTAGE CAN YOU SPOT A SMART INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY? This comfortable and sunny single level home is, in our opinion, currently the best (by far) entry-level investment This is a unique set up on this magnificent seaside security estate. Beautiful main house - suitable for a large familyopportunity on the highly rated Atlantic Beach Golf Estate. The interior and outdoor spaces merge effortlessly and PLUS a totally self-contained, free-standing guest cottage. Architecturally designed with striking features and a offer private, wind-sheltered north living. Entrance hall, home office, open plan lounge and dining room, kitchen superb layout. All downstairs rooms lead into the magnificent garden or onto the private pool deck and piazza. Set in with scullery, three bedrooms (extra big master), 2 full bathrooms (main en-suite), guest WC, garaging and guest a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the estate, this home offers relaxed living with a wide choice of different indoor and parking, outside barbeque, mini-borehole, splash pool, two patio areas and beautiful fully walled garden. outdoor entertainment areas. Outbuildings include extra big garaging, staff room (or teen pad) and a double carport.

MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081 MORRIS PIETERSE 083 228 4081

See it all on: www.atlanticbeach.co.za

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