Neighbourhood PTA - 09 July 2017

9 JULY 2017

Neighbourhood PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE

Cheers to Clarens With beautiful surroundings and friendly residents, this rustic town is the ideal holiday destination, page 2

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SUBURB FOCUS: CLARENS

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PROPERTY STATISTICS

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BUSINESS Q&A

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PROPERTY NEWS

9 JULY 2017

Neighbourhood

Suburb focus

Clarens

Here’s what’s happening in property in the area WORDS: BETSIE LOOCK-VAN DER MERWE IMAGES: GERHARD VAN DER MERWE & ISTOCK

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urrounded by the sandstone cliffs of the Rooiberg mountain range, offering spectacular views of the majestic Maluti Mountains and the purpleblue slopes of the Drakensberg mountains in the distance, the little town of Clarens in the eastern Free State has become one of South Africa’s most adored destinations for a getaway or a second home.

remain warm and welcoming. The majority of community members are actively involved in local organisations such as the Clarens Community Forum, the Clarens Ratepayers Association, the Clarens Sector Police Forum, the Clarens Tourism Forum and the Clarens Village Conservancy, among others.

Mid-winter, when light snowfall turns the village and surrounding mountains into a fantasy wonderland, the town is reminiscent of the beautiful hamlet of Clarens in Switzerland, where President Paul Kruger spent the last six months of his life in voluntary exile before he died of heart failure in 1904. When the South African town of Clarens was established in 1912, it was named after the Swiss town.

The town, with its untarred streets lined with Poplar and Willow trees, beautiful sandstone buildings, open spaces and fresh country air, offers an idyllic escape for urbanites from places such as KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Free State.

Clarens provides basic daily shopping, business and medical facilities, while more extensive amenities are available in the neighbouring town of Bethlehem.

A mixture of properties, generally in good to superb condition, are available in and around Clarens.

These range from sectional title townhouse units to beautifully renovated freestanding homes and luxurious upmarket family dwellings in the Clarens Golf and Leisure Estate or the Clarens Mountain Estate. Farms and commercial properties are also available.

Clarens lies between the town of Bethlehem (40km north) and the Caledonspoort Border Post shared with Lesotho (42km south) and is 300km from Johannesburg, 360km from Pretoria, 285km from Bloemfontein and 380km from Durban.

The town’s village square, with its many art galleries, coffee shops, pubs and craft shops (a knife maker’s shop and a craft brewery), is a huge tourist attraction and can get really busy over weekends and holidays. However, the surrounding residential areas are barely affected by the bustle in the square and remain tranquil.

NATURE NEARBY: • The Mallen Walk: a moderate trail ascending to a contour path with amazing views (1,5 hours).

• The Spruit Walk: an easy route along a stream passing through part of indigenous Oldwood forest (30 minutes).

• The Scilla Walk: moderate route best to walk in spring when masses of blue Scilla flowers cover the sandstone cliffs (1 hour).

• The Maluti Viewpoint: an easy walk best done late afternoon to view the sunset over the mountains (30 minutes).

THINGS TO DO: • Drive through the Golden Gate Highlands National Park (20km away).

• Visit the Basotho Cultural Village (45km away).

• Ride in a hot-air balloon and enjoy magnificent views over the region.

• Book a one-day river rafting trip on the Ash River outside Clarens.

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When you pass through the “neck” of Clarens and the magnificent unruffled beauty unfolds in front of you, feelings of calmness and warmth pour over your soul. It feels safe here between the mountains, and the kind people of Clarens make everybody feel like family.

ANNALI BOSSERT, RESIDENT

Clarens House of Beauty Day Spa Clarens Golf and Leisure Estate Clarens Museum Clarens Dinosaur Tours

Weekend residents and visitors preferring an undisturbed environment can still enjoy some quiet time in the privacy of their homes or guest accommodation.

Clarens is renowned for its trout fishing opportunities and the district has numerous guest farms where a myriad outdoor activities are offered, including horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, abseiling, quadbiking, 4×4 activities, cave picnicking, fossil hunting and much more.

Even though winter nights in this region can be nippy, residents' hearts PUBLISHED BY BLACKSTAR PROPERTY PUBLISHING Unit G04, Old Castle Brewery Bldg 6 Beach Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 087 828 0423

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PROPERTY NEWS

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For sale Property type

Median asking prices

R1,89m

90%

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

10%

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R1,5m In a complex

Monthly bond repayments For a typical property in this area

complex

R2,07m For a house

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R18,869

R1,89m

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median asking price

years

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PROPERTY NEWS

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My business neighbourhood Manon Benadé has put her heart and soul into her business, The Sole Project WORDS: LISA DEWBERRY IMAGES: LUKA PHOTOGRAPHY

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anon Benadé fell in love with the Karoo Cafe and knew that it would be the perfect spot for her business for handmade leather shoes.

Q: How did your business start?

A: I love making things and I eventually started making shoes.

I studied at the University of Pretoria and then started my own business in April 2006, but stopped for a few years while I travelled overseas. I did a shoe apprenticeship in the UK and a short intensive shoe course in 2008. I then opened my store with a new business logo in June 2016.

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

A: The Willows is a great suburb with schools and shops close by, which is ideal if you work and live in the same area. It’s the perfect area to set up a new business as Lynnwood Road is easily accessible to a variety of areas. I also really loved the Karoo Cafe, as it has an amazing creative vibe.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: I’ve always known about the Karoo Cafe and thought it would be a great idea to start a shoe

business there. I approached the management at the cafe in June last year when I saw a sign outside advertising space on the premises.

I left my details and they called me in April with a space for my store.

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

A: The property is situated on a plot with various buildings used for different small businesses. It has a real studio, factory feel, where you can get your space messy, but still has the retail aspect. It’s alright to mess up the floors, as they are meant for manufacturing. The property has all the necessities such as three-phase electricity and plenty of parking. It attracts plenty of people for various reasons, whether going to the hairdresser, buying pottery, visiting the restaurant, having framing done or browsing furniture.

The cafe next door is also perfect for when I need lunch or a coffee.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: My neighbour is the Elza van Dijk Pottery Studio.

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

A: The store rental is really affordable. You can get a spot

for between R3,000 and R6,000 per month depending on the size of the space you require.

Q: How many people go through your store each day?

A: I have between five and 20 people a day with many being international visitors.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: I don’t have any yet.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: No, the store is too busy and too small at the moment to start operating online.

Q: What's your most popular item?

A: Our handmade leather shoes ranging from R600 to R1,800 are our most popular products.

I’m currently working on producing leather boots and vegetable-tanned shoes, which are set to be favourites too.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: The Sole Project 083 419 1421 manonwbenade@gmail.com

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ADVERTORIAL

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Warm up with Doppio Doppio Zero has a new family-style dining offer during July

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oppio Zero has a history of keeping South Africans warm and nourished with its delicious Mediterranean classics and this year is no different.

Eat to your heart’s content with many tasty new offerings.

This year’s Dinner at Ours family-style dining experience (available in July), promises to be as delicious as ever with new pasta dishes, cheesy breadsticks, wine pairing options and more. For pasta, you can choose from Chicken and Chorizo with fettucini, tender chicken breasts and slices of chorizo in a Doppio Napoli sauce finished with fresh basil; Spinach and Feta with linguine, spinach pesto tossed in linguine with fresh baby spinach finished with marinated feta and pine nuts; Salsiccia Bolognese with spaghetti, Italian pork mince tossed with house-made Bolognese and spaghetti finished off with fresh herbs, and Mushroom Ravioli tossed in a herby white wine creamy sauce finished with a drizzle of truffle oil.

All pasta menu choices come with a tasty table salad of avocado, mixed leaves, rocket, Parmesan shavings, julienne cucumber, cherry tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, as well as an artisan three cheese twisted breadstick.

To make your dinner out truly special and delectable, pair your family-style meal with a bottle of Durbanville Hills Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc for R115.

Doppio Zero began in Greenside in March 2002 as a corner street-style bakery and cafe, serving breakfasts, thin-crust gourmet pizzas and cafestyle Mediterranean food. Since then, it has grown into 15 restaurants

nationally with each combining a unique blend of franchise, corporate and joint venture partnerships. Eleven years after Doppio Zero began, its first international restaurant opened in Alexandria, Egypt, in 2013.

Doppio Zero’s philosophy has always been centred on quality, freshness and nourishment. Each season the menu is revisited and new ideas, concepts, innovations and dishes are assessed, taking seasonal ingredients, food trends and classics into account.

Three core values have been adopted by Doppio Zero since the beginning: first, the customers are the guests. Second, passion and innovation. And finally, a belief in the Doppio Zero people and their development. These values have been employed in every aspect of the business and the results are tasty, hearty dishes, a warm welcoming atmosphere and service that feels like you’re in the company of old friends.

Whether you’re not in the mood to cook for yourself, or you just want a nice dinner out with friends or family, your local Doppio Zero should be your first port of call. Keep yourself warm, fed and satisfied.

With so many tasty new winter dishes, you’ll find yourself wanting to come back no matter the weather. *T’s and C’s: available at select Doppio Zeros from 5 July – 30 July

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Doppio Zero doppio.co.za

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Great homes make great memories, find yours

The Reeds

Rooihuiskraal

The Reeds

3 bed | 3 bath | R1 495 000 | ADHS:5728

4 bed | 2 bath | R1 750 000 | ADHS:5965

4 bed | 2 bath | R1 480 000 | ADHS:5829

Excellent value for money with everything this neat property has to offer! 3 bedroom home with a large back garden with pool and lapa, plus a very large separate one bedroom flatlet with own driveway access and parking, plus a staff room off the double garage with own shower, basin and toilet.

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT MICHELE 071 965 1895 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695

Extremely spacious 4 Bedroom Family Home, plus a Flatlet and a separate Entertainment Room. If on your search for your perfect family home you have not found a home where all the rooms are very spacious, then this is for you!

Everything about this home is huge.

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Beautiful spacious family home with big main bed & a huge modern kitchen!

Located in a quiet street this beautiful home set in a tranquil garden setting has a lot to offer. 2 spacious living areas, built in bar, dining area, covered entertainment patio, sparkling pool with safety net & an enclosed lapa with built in braai!

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Mooikloof

3 bed | 2 bath | R1 890 000 | ADHS:6006

4 bed | 3 bath | R1 490 000 | ADHS:6050

STAND | R852 600 | ADHS:6078

Large Modern Family home with garden cottage situated on a large stand. For the discerning buyer and those who love to entertain, this is a fabulously awesome property with much to offer! Must be seen to be truly appreciated! An absolutely unique property with lots of space, character and charm throughout.

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Spacious townhouse in a perfect location & perfect to live inside and entertain outside! Look no further for a home with 4 rooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, dining and kitchen areas. A few meters away lies a large swimming pool & fully fitted entertainment area within a secure, picturesque, tranquil surrounding VIEW BY APPOINTMENT DIANNE 082 957 8261 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695

A NEVER TO BE REPEATED OFFER BY AN INVESTOR! Be a RESIDENT of The Hills Game Reserve and Lifestyle Estate with this BARGAIN! This huge stand offers 962m² of land on the HIGHEST POINT of the road and comes with a great view of The Hills and surrounding suburbs VIEW BY APPOINTMENT DIANNE 082 957 8261 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695

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4 bed | 3 bath | R4 500 000 | ADHS:5020 A quality home built by one of the distinguished builers/developers in the Estate. Choose your own finishes and give this home your own signature. One level spacious home with open plan areas well in sync with each other for max family enjoyment.

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AMANDA 082 921 7093 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695

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Exquisite and elegant home in the popular Midlands Estate, Midstream. Attention to detail with all the extra trimmings makes this property one of the exclusive finds. Grandeur entrance leading to large lounge with dining room, open plan and beautiful kitchen, fitted in solid wood, high-end granite tops.

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Contact: Annalien van Rooyen 082 904 2695/annalien@ahprop.co.za

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WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO SHARE OUR NEW DEVELOPMENT CALLED ARABELLA WITH YOU

Arabella is a sec�onal �tle development with all the costs included in the purchasing price.

Situated in Equestria, on the Eastern side of Pretoria, Arabella has 24 access control, is pet friendly and has a communal pool.

At the special price of R965,000 for a 2 bedroom & R1,150,000 for a 3 bedroom, double garage, we only have few units s�ll available.

Arabella is situated @ 871 Libertas Avenue in Equestria.

WE WILL BE ON SHOW EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12:00 - 16:00 PM

For more informa�on please contact: Aantje & Anje 083 273 9527 / 082 922 1087 from Dwelling Developments.

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