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Propertydecor, trends, luxury, design & real estate

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Contents

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34 TOP 20 SUMMER HITS

Our favourite items for

outdoor living this season

56 TAPPING INTO TALENT

The experts on bathroom

and kitchen must-haves

58 FRESH OUTLOOK Expert guidance on

outdoor living trends

59 GROWING UP QUICKLYWhy you should be living

in Bryanston

80 TREND WATCH Fabulous outdoor lighting

LUXURY

10 LUXURY WIN Win a stay at Bushmans

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18 HOT INDULGENCE

Indulging for a cause,

innovative workouts,

refreshing wines and more

22 READER OFFER Exclusive Azura at

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46 ODE TO THE FISHERMAN

Abalone House, Paternoster

– a special getaway

49 THE GOLD STANDARD

Klipdrift Gold hosts a

smooth Property Dinner at

Le Châtelat Boutique Guest

House, Sandhurst

53 MEMORABLE & MOTIVATIONAL

A sophisticated Property

Dinner at HQ Sandton

79 SOCIETY Out and about in

Johannesburg

DESIGN

28 EDUCATED DESIGN Varsity College Midrand’s

revamped campus makes

learning sexy again

42 SLICK IN THE CITY An unconventional home in

Glenkay by AMA Architects

REAL ESTATE

20 OH SO SPECIAL ORANJEZICHTA north-facing masterpiece

26 CAPE TOWN’S PREMIER ADDRESSHouse 3 at Nettleton Ridge

Estate, Clifton

62 SLOW AND STEADY

Pam Golding Properties’

Retha Schutte on the

Pretoria/Midrand market

63 JOHANNESBURG RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALThe Houghton thrills,

and Stor-Age paints the

Joburg CBD red

64 MAURITIUSMauritius real estate a

hit with South Africans,

refurbished villas for sale at

Lux Belle Mare, and looking

ahead to the AfrAsia Golf

Masters 2012

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DECOR

16 HOT DECOR & DESIGN

Major design brands make

the move to Joburg

TRENDS

13 FRANKLY GORGEOUS

Lindie Ferreira opens her

decor boutique, Franklin,

in Parktown North

14 HOT PLATE Delish dining spots

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ED’S LETTER

This month we celebrate summer and in doing so cast o� our winter rags, throw open our doors and move outside. But how do we know when summer has begun? Obviously the months of the year have something to do with it, but how do we really know? For me it’s a combination of senses: sight, smell, touch, sound and taste. In fact, I can remember most summers from my life by evoking one of these senses.

For example, hearing the melody of the song ‘Murder on the Dance Floor’ by Sophie Ellis-Bextor takes me straight back to a sexy summer in London where I was walking the city streets with a Starbucks Frappuccino in hand, while the tingling of ice-cold air on hot skin will always remind me of hanging out at 7-Elevens to beat the East’s muggy summer days. Sight is a fairly obvious one – as soon as I notice that the grass in surrounding parks and woodlands is being burned, I just know that new green grass is en route. Similarly when the trees start sprouting new leaves – you would be surprised at how many people don’t notice this until, one day, they � nd themselves sitting in the shade. Taste is easy, too. One word: Pimm’s. Tall glass, lots of ice and a mixture of strawberries, cucumber, lemon and mint. Pure summer.

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But my strongest sensory association with summer has to do with the smell of sunscreen. It’s a scent that picks me up and whisks me straight back to my childhood – a greasy and fabulous one. Holidays at the beach are my quintessential summer memories and sunscreen is my trigger. Even when I smell it on other people or apply it to my wriggly two-year-old, it immediately evokes a fond summer memory.

This year I plan on basking in the summer light outdoors and adding a few new sensations to the menu: a good read (sight), a comfy throw for the lawn (touch), and Jack Johnson on the iPod (sound). Then, de� nitely more Pimm’s (taste). And smell? Well, in the words of Baz Luhrmann: ‘Trust me on the sunscreen.’

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SA listed property: Running on technically enhanced blades?

The Property Loan Stock (PLS) Index has again performed outstandingly

well this year to date, realising returns of over 40%. It has also enjoyed an

exceptionally good quarter (as of 6 September) with returns of over 16%.

The Index has moreover significantly outperformed the bond market.

The yield gap between RSA bond yields and the initial trailing property

dividend yield has narrowed markedly over the years. This yield gap stabilised

at about a negative one per cent per annum after 2008, indicating very little

of a rerating until very recently, when the yield gap narrowed sharply (that is

became distinctly more negative).

Dividends have grown consistently and continued to increase through the

recession of 2008-2009. Their growth was particularly rapid in 2008. Growth

in dividends fell off in 2009 and has since managed to keep pace with

inflation. Real CPI adjusted PLS dividends have stabilised since 2008 and

are expected to continue to do so. Nominal dividends are currently growing

at about 6% per annum – compared to inflation (currently about 5%).

The current PLS trailing dividend yield of 5.66% represents a record low.

Should PLS dividends continue to match inflation (as they are confidently

expected to do at least for the next two years) this would correspond to a

real yield of the same 5.66%. We have long argued that a real yield of 5%

should be regarded as appropriate for the sector, given its risk character. This

real 5% would represent an expected risk premium for investors in the PLS

Index of about 2% over inflation linked government bonds.

Current RSA inflation-linked yields have however fallen far below the 3% real

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risk free government bond. The yield on the 10 year RSA197 has however

fallen to a record low 1.53% real yield.

Compared to a certain real 1.53%, a prospective 5.7% real yield from the

PLS Index may still appear attractive. This extra 4% real risk premium is still

well ahead of the 2% risk premium (5% less the normal 3%) that we have

argued should be sufficient to the purpose of attracting funds to the PLS

sector.

The conclusion we come to is that until real interest rates on the long dated

inflation linkers in SA normalise towards the 3% rate, the PLS counters may

still appear attractive. Brian Kantor

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1Lindie Ferreira’s new venture, Franklin, at Parktown Quarter shopping centre. 2The store

specialises in quirky yet tasteful collectibles.3Jewellery, succulents … You can fi nd just about

anything at Franklin. 4Lindie has turned from fashion designer to antique and decor queen.

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decor ideas and inspiration.

Fashion designer Lindie Ferreira, famous for the

Marion and Lindie brand, has been out of the fashion

world for three years. In that time her creativity has

evolved, leading to the realisation of an entirely

different dream – a little bit of everything, artistically thrown

together in a brand-new decor store, Franklin.

The homely shop opened in Parktown North at the end

of May and stocks antique mirrors, beautiful lamps, gorgeous

cabinets and wooden washing bins, among other quirky

collections. It’s fashionably presented, with every last detail

placed just so, according to Lindie’s critical eye. Lindie,

who is embracing the passion that comes from decor, says,

‘If something is nice, I think someone will appreciate it. I just

want to make beautiful things and make people happy.’

And happiness is sure to come from Franklin, which

manages to effortlessly put forward the old, the new, the

stylish and the vintage, all in one spot. The displays include a

little bit of everything from Lindie’s home and from friends’

homes, antique stores and auctions.

‘I love old things,’ says Lindie. ‘I love the care, the attention

to detail and the craftsmanship. I also love that they don’t age,

which is so different to my experience in fashion, where you

would have 160 new styles per season and then you would

just throw them away and start from scratch. Now if there is

a beautiful piece of furniture, it can age and someone can get

joy from it.’

Lindie, who was in the fashion industry for 26 years, says

the past few years have been an experimental time for her

creatively and an eye-opening challenge. ‘It was really good,

because I had to do all these other creative things besides

designing, so I uncovered all these other things that I could do.

And, you know, I just want to do beautiful things, and I love

old things and antiques. Some people don’t – my mother hates

them – so I thought I could create a nice fusion of old and new,

nice things.’

Her love for beautiful clothing may also work its way into

the store. She says, ‘I’ll do clothing, but only what I want to

do and when I want to do it.’ Designing jewellery collections

is another one of Lindie’s favourite hobbies, and she says

she might incorporate her jewellery pieces into the Franklin

offering soon.

Lindie describes herself as ‘quite a frank person’, and

this inspired the name of the shop. She doesn’t mind who

it attracts. She says, ‘I don’t want to think about that.

Hopefully, if I do something well or with love and care, people

will get enjoyment and pleasure from it the way I do.’

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CULINARY COMFORTIt’s not every day that you walk into a restaurant and feel instantly at home. Nestled in

Bryanston’s Hobart Grove Shopping Centre, Junipa’s All Day Café and Bistro offers freshly

roasted coffee, freshly baked artisanal bread and a host of delectable dishes from a menu

that’s vast yet uncomplicated. In addition to the warm service and friendly staff, Junipa’s decor

and ambience is relaxed and homely and is heightened by the soothing sounds of jazz, which

is performed live on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Junipa’s offers breakfast

and lunch all week long. We love chef Jean-Pierre Smith’s oxtail dish (which will rival your

mom’s cooking) and the delicious kingklip. The homemade Glühwein is worth indulging in, too.

+27 (0)11 706 2387, junipas.co.za

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LINDY PRETORIUS is the

Westcliff’s renowned pastry chef. She

reveals her passion and her secrets.

Where will we fi nd you these days? I am

the executive sous chef (I’m developing

in this fi eld) as well as the executive

pastry chef. But my forte and ultimate

love is – and will remain – pastry.

I developed my passion many years

ago while watching my mother and

grandmother bake. I took it from there,

read on the subject, and continued via

trial and error. If you had to choose

between sweet and savoury, which

would you pick? I would say sweet

items, but even sweet pastries need to

incorporate different fl avours, such as

tartness, bitterness and saltiness, so that

they’re not only sweet. What is the key

to making the best pastries? Passion.

Do you bake at home? For me, baking is

not a job; it’s a lifestyle, a way to express

all my emotions. I bake when I’m happy

and when I’m sad. I bake to make my

family happy. I bake to remember and

I bake to forget. I bake to fi nd myself

and to lose myself. I bake. Where do

you see yourself going in the next fi ve

years? Training and developing in my

surroundings, researching the traditional,

and keeping abreast of developments.

+27 (0)11 481 6000, westcliff.co.za


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GET YOUR FIXDouwe Egberts presents its new ground-coffee range, comprising six

gourmet blends of different strengths, to suit all occasions and tastes. Try

House Blend, Time Together, Café Milano, Flavourful Decaff or Fired Up. To

kick-start your day, try Morning Americano. douweegberts.com

HEARTENING FLAVOURSThe Maboneng Precinct has been very busy lately, what with the recent opening of two

eateries. The fi rst is Eat Your Heart Out, on Fox Street, a cute place brought to you by its

owner, Stacey Kirshenbaum. Having relocated from a stand at Market on Main, Eat Your

Heart Out now has a permanent home, and with just 10 seats in the house, it has become a

popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves

are laden with delights, such as home-made Greek yogurt poppyseed cake with chocolate

ganache, and Starving Artist Very Crunchy Peanut and Macadamia Butter. We tried the

Israeli breakfast, a simple yet delicious feast of omelette gently spiced with za’tar (mixed

Arabic herbs) and served with toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage, olives, chilli,

organic humus and chunky cottage cheese. Just around the corner, on Kruger Road, you

will fi nd Blackenese. It offers fresh sushi at reasonable prices, and wine. What’s not too like?

mabonengprecinct.com

GOODNESS ON THE GONew from Gaea’s range of traditional products is this delicious snack

pack of sun-ripened, hand-picked olives. There’s no liquid – just open

and eat! And thanks to the re-sealable packaging, these olives are a

healthy on-the-go snack. Available from Wellness Warehouse and

selected health food retailers nationwide. gaea.gr





HOT POTTINGYou just have to try Wangthai Sandton’s new Suki & Noodle Bar.

You sit on long benches at long communal tables, where you’re

provided with a base broth of stock and your choice of meat,

vegetables and noodles, and then cook up your own delicious

and extremely healthy Thai hotpot on the induction stove. We

recommend the Suki Extravaganza feast sensation – chicken,

beef or fi sh fi llets, calamari, dumplings, prawns, mussels, pak choi,

egg noodles … The list goes on. Add some of the strange yet

tasty white fungus, and some duck noodles. You’ll fi nd Wangthai

Sandton on Nelson Mandela Square. +27 (0)11 784 8484


HOT PROPERTY

HOT PLATE

GET YOUR FIXDouwe Egberts presents its new ground-coffee range, comprising six

gourmet blends of different strengths, to suit all occasions and tastes. Try

House Blend, Time Together, Café Milano, Flavourful Decaff or Fired Up. To

kick-start your day, try Morning Americano. douweegberts.com





popular spot for coffee and light meals. Although it’s small, the space is airy, and the shelves

are laden with delights, such as home-made Greek yogurt poppyseed cake with chocolate

ganache, and Starving Artist Very Crunchy Peanut and Macadamia Butter. We tried the

Israeli breakfast, a simple yet delicious feast of omelette gently spiced with za’tar (mixed

Arabic herbs) and served with toasted pita, diced salad, pickled cabbage, olives, chilli,

organic humus and chunky cottage cheese. Just around the corner, on Kruger Road, you

will fi nd Blackenese. It offers fresh sushi at reasonable prices, and wine. What’s not too like?

mabonengprecinct.com

GOODNESS ON THE GONew from Gaea’s range of traditional products is this delicious snack

pack of sun-ripened, hand-picked olives. There’s no liquid – just open

and eat! And thanks to the re-sealable packaging, these olives are a

healthy on-the-go snack. Available from Wellness Warehouse and

selected health food retailers nationwide. gaea.gr





HOT POTTINGYou just have to try Wangthai Sandton’s new Suki & Noodle Bar.

You sit on long benches at long communal tables, where you’re

provided with a base broth of stock and your choice of meat,

vegetables and noodles, and then cook up your own delicious

and extremely healthy Thai hotpot on the induction stove. We

recommend the Suki Extravaganza feast sensation – chicken,

beef or fi sh fi llets, calamari, dumplings, prawns, mussels, pak choi,

egg noodles … The list goes on. Add some of the strange yet

tasty white fungus, and some duck noodles. You’ll fi nd Wangthai

Sandton on Nelson Mandela Square. +27 (0)11 784 8484


HOT PROPERTY

HOT DECOR & DESIGN

� ere has been a lot of movement in Joburg recently, with fabulous brands making our city their home

HOT PROPERTY

We chat to GARY SEARLE, managing director of St Leger & Viney.

What are the fabric and wallpaper trends

for 2012? A noteworthy element in

fabric design is a new priority for pattern.

Leading the way are fl oral designs.

Traditional fl orals evoke a sense of history

and security. New fl orals pile on colour.

Watercolour effects with an uneven visual

texture suggesting a carefully wielded

artist’s brush are directional. These are

not shy fl orals; scale is increasing. With

regards to wallpaper, it’s now spreading

from a feature wall to all four walls of a

room because of its remarkable quality

of being able to pull the elements of a

decorative scheme together. Scale is

becoming smaller. Pinstripes and textured

papers are ever popular. For the glamour

market, crystal-embellished wallpapers

add sparkle and luxury to interiors. What

are the more popular fabrics? Wool

is becoming a signifi cant fi bre in home

furnishing. It is sustainable, ecologically

sound, a natural fi re retardant, and carries

dye beautifully. Tweed, fl annel and

melton weave are all luxurious crossovers

from menswear ranges, such as Ralph

Lauren. Popular designs are paisleys,

windowpane chequers, and pinstripes.

Houndstooth is also sought after. Men are

becoming increasingly involved in interior

choices and they relate easily to this fi bre.

What inspired your Road to Oxiana

range? It was inspired by Robert Byron’s

travelogue, written in the 1930s. He

followed in the footsteps of Alexander

the Great, and the book has wonderfully

evocative passages describing the

souks, mosques and palaces of the

old Silk Route. The fabric designs

were developed and printed in our

design studio in England and the range

epitomises the style and craftsmanship

for which St Leger & Viney is well known.

+27 (0)11 444 6722,

stleger.co.za

NEXT GENERATION Designer furniture brand Generation is reinventing itself after 20 years in the business and, to

celebrate the occasion, founder and owner Julia Day has opened a concept store at Hyde Park

Corner. A grand addition to her range is Italy’s De Padova brand, available in SA exclusively

through Generation. Other hot brands in store include Seletti, Serax and Lampe Gras, and a fun

new range of kid’s furniture, fabrics and wallpaper from Napp Decor. +27 (0)11 325 6302,

generationdesign.co.za

TAKE IT SLOWWe love the new Slow chair and ottoman from Cape Town-based Créma Design.

Created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Swiss furniture company,

Vitra, the set features a translucent knit sling cover that is stretched over a

metal frame (much like a fi tted stocking), replacing conventional padding.

Online shopping and nationwide shipping available. +27 (0)21 434 0661

cremadesign.co.za

EXPANDING THE EMPIRELula Fabrics has opened in the design district of

Kramerville. The long-awaited showroom comes

fi ve years after the opening of the Cape Town

store. Along with its extensive fabric range, Lula

has also introduced a range of cushions, chairs,

ottomans, pumps, aprons, cosmetic bags and

handbags in some of its most popular designs.

+27 (0)11 262 4122, lulafabrics.co.za

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HOT DECOR & DESIGN


HOT PROPERTY

We chat to GARY SEARLE, managing director of St Leger & Viney.

What are the fabric and wallpaper trends

for 2012? A noteworthy element in

fabric design is a new priority for pattern.

Leading the way are fl oral designs.

Traditional fl orals evoke a sense of history

and security. New fl orals pile on colour.

Watercolour effects with an uneven visual

texture suggesting a carefully wielded

artist’s brush are directional. These are

not shy fl orals; scale is increasing. With

regards to wallpaper, it’s now spreading

from a feature wall to all four walls of a

room because of its remarkable quality

of being able to pull the elements of a

decorative scheme together. Scale is

becoming smaller. Pinstripes and textured

papers are ever popular. For the glamour

market, crystal-embellished wallpapers

add sparkle and luxury to interiors. What

are the more popular fabrics? Wool

is becoming a signifi cant fi bre in home

furnishing. It is sustainable, ecologically

sound, a natural fi re retardant, and carries

dye beautifully. Tweed, fl annel and

melton weave are all luxurious crossovers

from menswear ranges, such as Ralph

Lauren. Popular designs are paisleys,

windowpane chequers, and pinstripes.

Houndstooth is also sought after. Men are

becoming increasingly involved in interior

choices and they relate easily to this fi bre.

What inspired your Road to Oxiana

range? It was inspired by Robert Byron’s

travelogue, written in the 1930s. He

followed in the footsteps of Alexander

the Great, and the book has wonderfully

evocative passages describing the

souks, mosques and palaces of the

old Silk Route. The fabric designs

were developed and printed in our

design studio in England and the range

epitomises the style and craftsmanship

for which St Leger & Viney is well known.

+27 (0)11 444 6722,

stleger.co.za

NEXT GENERATION Designer furniture brand Generation is reinventing itself after 20 years in the business and, to

celebrate the occasion, founder and owner Julia Day has opened a concept store at Hyde Park

Corner. A grand addition to her range is Italy’s De Padova brand, available in SA exclusively

through Generation. Other hot brands in store include Seletti, Serax and Lampe Gras, and a fun

new range of kid’s furniture, fabrics and wallpaper from Napp Decor. +27 (0)11 325 6302,

generationdesign.co.za

TAKE IT SLOWWe love the new Slow chair and ottoman from Cape Town-based Créma Design.

Created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Swiss furniture company,

Vitra, the set features a translucent knit sling cover that is stretched over a

metal frame (much like a fi tted stocking), replacing conventional padding.

Online shopping and nationwide shipping available. +27 (0)21 434 0661

cremadesign.co.za

EXPANDING THE EMPIRELula Fabrics has opened in the design district of

Kramerville. The long-awaited showroom comes

fi ve years after the opening of the Cape Town

store. Along with its extensive fabric range, Lula

has also introduced a range of cushions, chairs,

ottomans, pumps, aprons, cosmetic bags and

handbags in some of its most popular designs.

+27 (0)11 262 4122, lulafabrics.co.za

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HOT DECOR & DESIGN


HOT PROPERTY

BALI ARRIVALWarisan (from the Indonesian word for ‘heritage) is an international

wood furniture brand that has extended its reach from Bali to the

shores of New York and has now landed on our beaches. A supplier

of designer furniture to top international hotels, Warisan has

opened a studio in Green Point, Cape Town, but the good news

for us in Joburg is that it delivers nationwide. Warisan’s range

also includes residential furniture, accessories and lighting. Think

gorgeous products made from wood from sustainable plantations.

+27 (0)21 421 1122, warisan.com

BUCK UPBuckyballs desktop toys

are now available in SA,

but may cause problems in

the workplace, due to their

addictiveness. Each box

includes 216 super-powerful

rare-earth magnetic balls

which can be squeezed and

moulded into almost any

shape imaginable. They will

keep any user occupied

(we had to guard ours once

our colleagues discovered

them). Available from Look

& Listen and Spilhaus stores,

and online at Takealot.com.

getbuckyballs.com

BLUE-RIBBON RIBBONSIf you have not yet discovered the world of Ebony and Ivory Ribbons, then you are in for a treat. They stock a large range of everything

beautiful – crafts, haberdashery, old trading items, ribbons, cards, gift tags, cute buttons and more. Their vintage-inspired store is in

Cape Town but their website is a portal to a treasure chest of petersham and cotton ribbons and simply divine paper products. You can

buy online too. On our must-have list is their Voyage Paper Bag, with its delightful illustrations, and the This Side Up cotton ribbon.

You must also take a peek inside their Trading Truck – it’s a trove of fabulous limited-edition collectibles. +27 (0)21 713 2964,

ebonyandivoryribbons.co.za

GRAPE EXPECTATIONSVendange has arrived at the Design Quarter in Fourways. Inside

the store you will fi nd an exclusive melange of Trudeau cheese

and baguette boards as well as a lovely variety of glassware,

ceramics, champagne buckets, wooden wine crates, kitchen

tables and much more. The mezzanine level adds some interest –

it’s dedicated entirely to basketry. +27 (0)76 189 8321,

vendange.co.za


HOT PROPERTYHOT PROPERTY

HOT INDULGENCE

HOT PROPERTY

Indulging for a cause, refreshing wines, summer workouts and more

INGENIOUS WINEMAKINGNederburg’s new vintages of Ingenuity are now available. We tried the Ingenuity White

2010, a combination of Sauvignon Blanc (39%), Chardonnay, Sémillon, Viognier, Rhine

Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and found it simply delightful from start to fi nish. It’s full of

fl avour, with a smooth fi nish. Paired with pork chops, it’s a treat. The Ingenuity Red 2008

is presented in an interestingly shaped bottle, and the Barbera, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese

blend is as intriguing, particularly the Sangiovese aspect, which contributes hints of cherry

and plum. Try it with savoury dishes. The new Ingenuity range is available from liquor

outlets nationwide. +27 (0)21 862 3104, nederburg.co.za

THE DARKER SIDEKirsten Goss’ new Tough Luxe

collection screams ‘provocative’.

Think spikes, bullets and studs.

Industrial designs have been

wrought in rich 18 ct gold vermeil

and cool sterling silver. It’s edgy

yet sophisticated. Available from

her Durban and Joburg stores

and online. +27 (0)31 312 7573,

+27 (0)11 447 2234,

kirstengoss.com

LET IT OUT Pandora has a new jewel in its treasure

chest – an elegant, hand-fi nished Murano

glass charm with pink ribbons. Pandora

donates 15% of the proceeds from the sale

of these charms to breast cancer awareness

organisations worldwide. The charm is

available from Pandora concept stores and

from selected Edgars stores and jewellers

nationwide. +27 (0)11 706 2377,

pandora.net

INGENIOUS WINEMAKING


+27 (0)11 706 2377,

pandora.net

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kirstengoss.com

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMEDWe’re all very aware of the rhino’s plight, but how many of us know

about the almost extinct Table Mountain ghost frog, the threatened

geometric tortoise or the disappearing golden protea? In an effort to

raise awareness about these critically endangered creatures, luxury

brand The Last Word (made up of Intimate Hotels and Intimate Rarities)

has launched Living Endangered, a sophisticated collection of art and

luxury products handcrafted by some of South Africa’s youngest and

hottest artisans. The range was inspired by the little Table Mountain

ghost frog, possibly the most endangered frog in the world. Growing to

a maximum length of 60mm – the size of your thumb – the ghost frog

is only found in the nooks and crannies of Table Mountain’s Skeleton

Gorge. The Living Endangered range is comprised of ‘treasures of

esteem’ and includes the golden protea neckpiece by Shelley Robertson;

Cobus van Rooyen’s hand-stitched leather bags, inspired by the

geometric tortoise; and the Table Mountain ghost frog haute parfum

by perfumer Tammy Frazer. The pieces are made in Cape Town from

local materials and The Last Word donates 5% of the profi ts from Living

Endangered sales to the Wilderness Foundation.

+27 (0)21 794 2036, thelastword.co.za


HOT PROPERTYHOT PROPERTY

HOT INDULGENCE

HOT PROPERTY

Indulging for a cause, refreshing wines, summer workouts and more

INGENIOUS WINEMAKINGNederburg’s new vintages of Ingenuity are now available. We tried the Ingenuity White

2010, a combination of Sauvignon Blanc (39%), Chardonnay, Sémillon, Viognier, Rhine

Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and found it simply delightful from start to fi nish. It’s full of

fl avour, with a smooth fi nish. Paired with pork chops, it’s a treat. The Ingenuity Red 2008

is presented in an interestingly shaped bottle, and the Barbera, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese

blend is as intriguing, particularly the Sangiovese aspect, which contributes hints of cherry

and plum. Try it with savoury dishes. The new Ingenuity range is available from liquor

outlets nationwide. +27 (0)21 862 3104, nederburg.co.za

THE DARKER SIDEKirsten Goss’ new Tough Luxe

collection screams ‘provocative’.

Think spikes, bullets and studs.

Industrial designs have been

wrought in rich 18 ct gold vermeil

and cool sterling silver. It’s edgy

yet sophisticated. Available from

her Durban and Joburg stores

and online. +27 (0)31 312 7573,

+27 (0)11 447 2234,

kirstengoss.com

LET IT OUT Pandora has a new jewel in its treasure

chest – an elegant, hand-fi nished Murano

glass charm with pink ribbons. Pandora

donates 15% of the proceeds from the sale

of these charms to breast cancer awareness

organisations worldwide. The charm is

available from Pandora concept stores and


nationwide. +27 (0)11 706 2377,

pandora.net

INGENIOUS WINEMAKING


+27 (0)11 706 2377,

pandora.net

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kirstengoss.com

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMEDWe’re all very aware of the rhino’s plight, but how many of us know

about the almost extinct Table Mountain ghost frog, the threatened

geometric tortoise or the disappearing golden protea? In an effort to

raise awareness about these critically endangered creatures, luxury

brand The Last Word (made up of Intimate Hotels and Intimate Rarities)

has launched Living Endangered, a sophisticated collection of art and

luxury products handcrafted by some of South Africa’s youngest and

hottest artisans. The range was inspired by the little Table Mountain

ghost frog, possibly the most endangered frog in the world. Growing to

a maximum length of 60mm – the size of your thumb – the ghost frog

is only found in the nooks and crannies of Table Mountain’s Skeleton

Gorge. The Living Endangered range is comprised of ‘treasures of

esteem’ and includes the golden protea neckpiece by Shelley Robertson;

Cobus van Rooyen’s hand-stitched leather bags, inspired by the

geometric tortoise; and the Table Mountain ghost frog haute parfum

by perfumer Tammy Frazer. The pieces are made in Cape Town from

local materials and The Last Word donates 5% of the profi ts from Living

Endangered sales to the Wilderness Foundation.

+27 (0)21 794 2036, thelastword.co.za


HOT PROPERTY

DEFROST YOURSELFA visit to Life Day Spa Rosebank is ideal for dispelling the

winter blues. Try the signature Sulis Relax Ritual, the perfect

remedy for winter-dry skin. It begins with a full- body Neroli

sugar scrub, followed by an hour-long oil massage that leaves

your skin silky smooth and your muscles warm and relaxed. The

deliciousness is enhanced with a warming eye pad and gloves

and a blissful scalp massage. Other facilities include a steam

room, heated pool, Rasul chamber and fl otation chamber,

where a half-hour treatment is the same as four hours’ sleep.

Find your nearest Life Day Spa in Rosebank, Fourways or Cape

Town. +27 (0)11 447 2255, lifedaysparosebank.co.za

STARS ABOVEThis infl atable solar system set has us over the moon. The

educational toy is available from The Toy Cupboard, Craighall, and

is fun for children and adults. Sarah Heurlin, the store’s owner, is

passionate about games and toys that help children to acquire new

skills. Available online; nationwide delivery.

+27 (0)11 886 0715, thetoycupboard.co.za

HIGH FIVENew to the Constantia Glen family is the 2008

vintage of Constantia Glen Five. This gold-winning

blend (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot) is elegant and

refi ned and ages well. We savoured ours with

beef, but winemaker Justin van Wyk says oven-

roasted quail is the way to go. Available from

boutique wine shops and restaurants nationwide.

+27 (0)21 795 6100, constantiaglen.com

SIZEABLE SIPPINGHolden Manz Big G 2009

does not disappoint.

Named after the

Franschhoek wine estate’s

co-owner, Gerard Holden,

the wine is a blend of

Cabernet Franc and

Cabernet Sauvignon and

is bold and full of fl avour,

with a lingering fi nish. We

paired it with braaied lamb

chops and found them a

perfect combination. The

winner of a Decanter wine

magazine gold medal, the

Big G 2009 is available

from boutique wine shops

nationwide or at the cellar

door. +27 (0)21 876 2729,

holdenmanz.com

GET STROPPYThe Revolution Barber is now open at Revolution

House in Maboneng Precinct and is said to give

the closest shave in town. Late opening hours

and a space pared down to the minimum (arcade

machines and couches – who needs more?) hammer

home that macho feeling. +27 (0)84 280 3688

WORKED TO THE COREBased in Greenside, Johannesburg, Victoria Ashford-Smit’s En-Core studio has come up with an ingenious workout by blending

Pilates with ballet. The combination of light weights and props, such as balls and Thera-Bands, helps tone, burn fat and sculpt

muscles and provides cardio training. +27 (0)84 312 4059, en-core.co.za


HOT PROPERTY

Situated in Oranjezicht within a tranquil and serene enclave with mature oak trees, this private oasis is built on a supersized erf with magnificent vistas

of Table Mountain, Table Bay, the City Bowl and the mountain ranges in the distance.

This double-storey home is carefully designed for today’s modern family. Double-volume floor-to-ceiling windows allow the light to wash over the sophisticated interiors.

A large, sweeping staircase with all-round Table Mountain views takes you to the second level. The generous accommodation includes five spectacular

bedroom suites. There is a pyjama lounge and a choice of three other reception rooms.

Tucked away are private courtyards and several wrap-around view terraces, enhancing this property and making it a sought-after home that’s ideal for entertaining.

Excellent seamless indoor-outdoor flow, level lawns with several soothing water features and a heated private pool complete the picture.

A perfectly relaxed, private lifestyle with natural surrounds seldom becomes available. This wonderful family home is unique and the location is world class. The luxury continues with three fireplaces,

green- living features, under-floor heating, a separate laundry and excellent security.

‘The feeling of immense, quiet space has an immediate calming effect on you as you enter this home,’ says Petra Davidan of the Gerlinde Moser Team. ‘This property offers everything – a magnificent home in a superb location that’s close to all the best schools, a stone’s throw from the V & A Waterfront and other shopping facilities and minutes away from some of the world’s finest beaches. Commuting to town is a breeze too.’ +27 (0)82 490 6329, +27 (0)21 422 3976,

[email protected], remaxliving.co.za

1Grand open-plan living areas awash with sunlight. 2All the rooms have terraces overlooking the charming garden. 3A large, modern kitchen with island work area.

4The decor is a clever combination of contemporary and antique elements. 5Views from the city through to the ocean and remote mountains. 5A fairy-tale bedroom.

HOT mandaTE

If you would like to have your hot mandate featured, email [email protected].

A north-facing masterpiece, exquisite in both design and construction, is available through Re/Max Living in Cape Town

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ReadeR OffeRStay at Mozambique’s beautiful Azura at Quilálea resort for seven nights for

only R3 000 per person sharing per night

Azura at Quilálea is a hidden gem, a private island paradise surrounded by the pristine waters of a marine sanctuary. The island has stunning flora and fauna,

including age-old statuesque baobab groves, and turtles that nest on the beaches every year.

Azura at Quilálea is an eco boutique retreat consisting of only nine seafront villas, accommodating 18 guests. The villas are built from natural coral stone with natural finishings and makuti thatch and have been revamped to increase guests’

comfort. Features include indoor/outdoor showers, private decks stretching down to the beach, daybeds and sun loungers.

This marine lover’s paradise offers snorkelling and scuba diving straight off the beach in front of your villa. Kayaking, deep-sea fishing, African spa experiences, exclusive picnics and beach dinners can be organised, and all guests are treated to Azura’s trademark Mozambican Butler/Host service.

Now you can enjoy the wonders of Azura at Quilálea for half the normal rate. This offer

is valid until 18 December 2012 and includes accommodation, all food and beverages (including main beach dinners, local beers and spirits, a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea and coffee, water and a sunset cocktail of the day) the Mozambican Butler/ Host service, the use of snorkelling and kayaking equipment, a laundry service, and Evac Medical Insurance from Pemba.

To take advantage of this special offer, contact Andrew Shapland and quote ‘The Property Magazine’. Terms and conditions apply.

Azura at Quilálea is a private client of The Roving Ambassador. The Roving Ambassador has 48 properties on three different continents

around the world! For further information, contact Tamsyn Nixon at [email protected].


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ReadeR OffeRStay at Mozambique’s beautiful Azura at Quilálea resort for seven nights for

only R3 000 per person sharing per night

Azura at Quilálea is a hidden gem, a private island paradise surrounded by the pristine waters of a marine sanctuary. The island has stunning flora and fauna,

including age-old statuesque baobab groves, and turtles that nest on the beaches every year.

Azura at Quilálea is an eco boutique retreat consisting of only nine seafront villas, accommodating 18 guests. The villas are built from natural coral stone with natural finishings and makuti thatch and have been revamped to increase guests’

comfort. Features include indoor/outdoor showers, private decks stretching down to the beach, daybeds and sun loungers.

This marine lover’s paradise offers snorkelling and scuba diving straight off the beach in front of your villa. Kayaking, deep-sea fishing, African spa experiences, exclusive picnics and beach dinners can be organised, and all guests are treated to Azura’s trademark Mozambican Butler/Host service.

Now you can enjoy the wonders of Azura at Quilálea for half the normal rate. This offer

is valid until 18 December 2012 and includes accommodation, all food and beverages (including main beach dinners, local beers and spirits, a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea and coffee, water and a sunset cocktail of the day) the Mozambican Butler/ Host service, the use of snorkelling and kayaking equipment, a laundry service, and Evac Medical Insurance from Pemba.

To take advantage of this special offer, contact Andrew Shapland and quote ‘The Property Magazine’. Terms and conditions apply.

Azura at Quilálea is a private client of The Roving Ambassador. The Roving Ambassador has 48 properties on three different continents

around the world! For further information, contact Tamsyn Nixon at [email protected].

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Live Luxuriously at the

St James on Venice Boutique Hotel

At the luxurious Saint James on Venice Boutique

Hotel, the highlight of your stay will be a

complimentary car wash, freshly baked biscuits

with your morning coffee,a hand written welcome

note and steaming cup of hot chocolate on arrival.

What more could a weary traveller ask for?

Situated in Durban's leafy Morningside suburb, the

Saint James is a place where “olde world charm

and service meets modern conveniences, comfort

and sophistication.”


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by Peerutin Architects,

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four homes with some of the

best views in Cape Town: all

four Clifton beaches, Camps

Bay and the Twelve Apostles.

Each house has its own private-

use driveway within the gated

estate, which has 24-hour

security that’s controlled from

a central guardhouse situated

at the estate’s entrance.

House 3 is the only unsold

home to date. Livia Coetzer,

the project coordinator at Land

Equity Group, explains that

the other three houses were

sold off plan and were custom

designed for their owners.

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have four levels, including

1 500 m2 of under-roof living

space and garaging for six cars.

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R110 million. The entire project

is scheduled for completion

between the end of 2012 and

mid 2013, says Livia.

+27 (0)87 354 5050,

nettletonridge.co.za

Top The living area in House 3, Nettleton Ridge. With its views of the Atlantic Seaboard and a wind shadow protecting it from the elements, Nettleton

Road, Clifton, is arguably the best location in Cape Town. Centre House 3 has indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, including the swimming pool and

deck. Bottom Clean, modern lines define the architectural style of the home.


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Words Anne Schauffer Photographs Roger Jardine

Durban-based graphic design studio, disturbance,has rebranded Varsity College and given the institute a gloriously fresh,

young and inspired Midrand campus

EducatEddEsign


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Opening page Well-considered typography plays both a graphic and informative role in the overall vision.

This spread, above Colours and textures combine cleverly to create niche areas, but not boxed-in spaces.

Inset When words become so much more.

Varsity campuses seldom look as though they were designed with real live students in mind, and although many are acclaimed as historic landmark

structures with majestic design elements, the student factor doesn’t appear to have been the design driver.

The initial interaction of disturbance with Varsity College was around a new visual language for the brand, something that would amplify its freshly articulated vision. Richard Hart, principal graphic designer, says, ‘We came up with something very loose, spontaneous and honest. Part of our early development of the brand identity included a proposal on how their campuses could be reimagined, to align with what we were doing.’ The new Midrand campus would be the first.

In addition to meshing the new brand image with the students’ on-campus experience, the design had to create an environment that resonated as much with parents as with young students. Working adults, too, needed to feel as comfortable as full-time students in the space, and staff needed a working environment that allowed for easy workflow and communication.

Carmen Kelly, a designer at disturbance, describes the original campuses as having a corporate feel and lacking in inspiration. The shell was a partially completed unit in a business park, not unlike other Varsity College campuses. Richard shrugs. ‘This presented us with numerous challenges, from having to overcome the generic architecture to dealing with the bald truth that the campus was essentially a single building rather than a group of them.’

The team was given free rein to work on the interior design. To develop an architectural philosophy, disturbance collaborated with architects designworkshop : sa, who facilitated a workshop among the key users specifically to analyse the inner workings of the campus. Carmen says, ‘We looked at a number of elements, such as the workflow process within the college and spatial relationships within the existing building, as in public versus office/lecture room space, and indoor versus outdoor. We questioned the requirements of the lecture rooms and how best to inspire the students while still allowing them to remain focused during a lecture. We examined the use of formal study spaces versus informal ones.’

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For the designers, the overriding question was how to turn the campus into an environment that would allow young students to feel comfortable and inspired, as well as appeal to the older demographic of the School of Business students who generally attend courses after hours. Richard says that designworkshop : sa suggested that they break up the building into non-uniform spaces, echoing the structure of an actual campus. ‘This was the kernel around which all our design thinking revolved.’ He adds that designworkshop : sa ‘were amazing’. ‘No matter how big the inevitable curve ball, they came back with brilliant workarounds every time. It’s easy to pull off great design when there are no budgetary constraints, but the true test is when there are. Add to that not one but numerous clients with, inevitably, different priorities and agendas.’

Intense solo and collaborative brainstorming sessions between architects and designers resulted in the overall plan and flow, and from there emanated the finishes and fittings, colour palette, furniture and graphics. Carmen describes elements of the process, starting at the concept for the entrance: ‘We wanted to create a transitional space where you come out of the hectic Midrand traffic and slow down into a calming space of a “forest” with a timber walkway and a clearing within the “woods”. This allows you to breathe a sigh of relief before engaging with the double-volume glass entrance of the reception area.’

A striking element of the campus design is the signage: it goes beyond the functional into aesthetics. Each area is signposted with large vinyl lettering laminated to the concrete wall and floor, engaging with the architecture and enhancing the environment. At the building’s entrance, leading up to the reception counter, is the word ‘Welcome’, written in all our national languages. All the seating in the waiting area is upholstered in the same fabric, but in subtle variations of tone, to create a layered colour palette. A large and chunky woollen carpet not only warms and softens the space, but also ensures that sound doesn’t echo.

‘IT’S EASY TO PULL

OFF GREAT DESIGN

WHEN THERE ARE

NO BUDGETARY

CONSTRAINTS,

BUT THE TRUE TEST IS

WHEN THERE ARE’

Top left The use of all 11 official languages in the design serves to strengthen the students’ sense of

belonging to this campus. Top centre Transparent, yet still private and quiet. Above Loud and clear signage

crawls from the floors up doors and walls. Bottom centre Different pops of colour signify each lecture room,

yet all are offset with calming tones of grey. Bottom right Mindfully selected photographic images are a

significant feature of the campus’s interior design.


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For the designers, the overriding question was how to turn the campus into an environment that would allow young students to feel comfortable and inspired, as well as appeal to the older demographic of the School of Business students who generally attend courses after hours. Richard says that designworkshop : sa suggested that they break up the building into non-uniform spaces, echoing the structure of an actual campus. ‘This was the kernel around which all our design thinking revolved.’ He adds that designworkshop : sa ‘were amazing’. ‘No matter how big the inevitable curve ball, they came back with brilliant workarounds every time. It’s easy to pull off great design when there are no budgetary constraints, but the true test is when there are. Add to that not one but numerous clients with, inevitably, different priorities and agendas.’

Intense solo and collaborative brainstorming sessions between architects and designers resulted in the overall plan and flow, and from there emanated the finishes and fittings, colour palette, furniture and graphics. Carmen describes elements of the process, starting at the concept for the entrance: ‘We wanted to create a transitional space where you come out of the hectic Midrand traffic and slow down into a calming space of a “forest” with a timber walkway and a clearing within the “woods”. This allows you to breathe a sigh of relief before engaging with the double-volume glass entrance of the reception area.’

A striking element of the campus design is the signage: it goes beyond the functional into aesthetics. Each area is signposted with large vinyl lettering laminated to the concrete wall and floor, engaging with the architecture and enhancing the environment. At the building’s entrance, leading up to the reception counter, is the word ‘Welcome’, written in all our national languages. All the seating in the waiting area is upholstered in the same fabric, but in subtle variations of tone, to create a layered colour palette. A large and chunky woollen carpet not only warms and softens the space, but also ensures that sound doesn’t echo.

‘IT’S EASY TO PULL

OFF GREAT DESIGN

WHEN THERE ARE

NO BUDGETARY

CONSTRAINTS,

BUT THE TRUE TEST IS

WHEN THERE ARE’

Top left The use of all 11 official languages in the design serves to strengthen the students’ sense of

belonging to this campus. Top centre Transparent, yet still private and quiet. Above Loud and clear signage

crawls from the floors up doors and walls. Bottom centre Different pops of colour signify each lecture room,

yet all are offset with calming tones of grey. Bottom right Mindfully selected photographic images are a

significant feature of the campus’s interior design.


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Each lecture room has a large number on the floor in front of the door and, in most cases, the numbers creep up onto the doors and walls. At the bottom of each door there is a small strip of colour providing a sneak preview of the colour found inside that lecture room. All other areas on campus are signposted in this fashion. As with the typography, wallpaper graphics play a major role in the interiors, each graphic carefully created for specific areas. The graphics and photography were designed in accordance with the brand’s attributes, so all the photographs were shot on film and have a warm, spontaneous feel to them.

The large wallpaper graphic to the rear of the building core is double volume and faces towards the outside back courtyard. When you look back at the building, the graphic is visible on both floors. Within the building, you only engage with half of it, giving you a strong sense that there’s more to come when you arrive in the same space on the next floor.

At every level, the complex detailing with which the team imbued the project gives the campus its youthful energy. Carmen describes the colour palette used for the lecture rooms: ‘The concept was that

each would be painted a light grey on the front and two side walls, while the back wall would have its own unique accent colour. We chose individual upholstery colours for each lecture room, and matched them closely to the specific accent colour. This resulted in a layering effect. Essentially, you walk into the lecture room and you’re greeted with a pop of bright colour, but as soon as you sit down and face forward, you’re presented with a muted minimal grey colour palette.’

Each wall within passages and public spaces is painted a different shade of grey, transforming what could be a rather bland, muted colour palette into something exciting and layered. Depending on the light quality in that particular space, the shades of grey change throughout the day, resulting in an ever-changing colour palette. The team clearly had fun in the study lounge and library. ‘We wanted to break away from the traditional furniture installation and rather explore a concept where the description of what the area is used for becomes the furniture of the room. That’s how the “Think” ottoman was born. The letters T, H, I, N and K are built up onto the wall in 3D relief, and as the letter hits the floor, the bottom of the letter extends in ottoman sections for student seating. The spacing between the letters also allows for booth-style seating, so students can pull up the custom-designed tables that cantilever over their lap and work in groups or individually.’

To accentuate that true sense of campus life, it was crucial to link indoors and out. The canteen opens onto the back courtyard with stack-back doors, so there’s an easy inside-outside connection. The canteen furniture is fun and fresh in tangerine and lime and a few tables have been given a bright graphic treatment, little speech bubbles with ‘Hello’ in all national languages. The canteen tables and chairs spill out onto a paved courtyard with a central fountain, which in turn spills down onto a tiered outdoor section of lawn and olive trees. People can gather on the wide concrete stairs or on the lawn, under the trees. The area has a tangible park feeling about it and invites students to spend time on campus outside lecture times, creating an on-campus life.

From the signage to the wallpaper, the colours to the concepts, Richard and his team at disturbance, together with designworkshop : sa, have created a stylish yet wonderfully playful Varsity College campus that offers all the players the functionality and fun elements so integral to a campus experience. +27 (0)31 303 5191, designworkshopsa.co.za;

+27 (0)31 202 0059, disturbance.co.za

Words Genevieve Fisher

We’ve fallen in love with the latest summer lifestyle products, including designer indoor/outdoor furniture, new paint colours and melamine crockery. The choices were vast and varied but, with much e� ort, we narrowed it down to our top 20 products, each of which has a certain something that makes our heart skip a beat.

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DECKED OUTOne of the fi rst things

to buy when the balmy

weather hits is a deck chair.

Portable outdoor furniture

has evolved to be light, easy

and, most important of all,

comfy. The newly launched

deck chair from Terrace

Living, then, is highly

evolved and also comes in

a chic candy-striped fabric

that epitomises summer.

The adjustable height bar

allows for total relaxation,

whether you’re reading,

snoozing or catching some

sun. The best part, though,

is that it comes with a

nifty zip-up carry bag and

shoulder strap, making

it easier to schlep about.

+27 (0)21 461 3552,

terraceliving.co.za

THE DRAMA OF A PLANTERCreating outdoor living rooms is pivotal to outdoor furniture brand Dedon’s

philosophy. Its Babylon collection of planters, garden vases and stools was

created by Harry & Camila, the renowned design duo from Barcelona. Ribbed

and asymmetrical, these eye-catching pieces are available in black, olive and

grey. Available from Cane Time. +27 (0)21 510 1072, canetime.co.za

SUMMER LIVING

20Together with the turning of the season come many products and ideas geared towards making the most of the long and balmy days of summer

SUMMER HITS

TOP

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20SUMMER COLOURSWhen preparing your home to welcome the new season,

nothing says ‘out with the old, in with the new’ more than

a slick lick of paint. Painting your walls is the fi rst step

towards bringing in that summer feeling, and if Plascon has

anything to do with it, your hands will be full of brushes

dipped in the shades Hot ’n’ Spicy, Stardust and Namaqua

Daisy, among others. Launched at the recent Decorex

Johannesburg, the Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 is all

about balance. There are four ranges within this year’s

forecast, each exemplifying a different quality of the

concept of balance: Simplicity is made up of light, white

tones; Contrast consists of deep greys and blues with

accents of fuchsia pink and bright yellow; Pause comprises

light and feminine yet mature colours; and fi nally there’s

Dare, a theme that’s vibrant without being overwhelming.

0860 204 060, plascon.co.za

Words Genevieve Fisher

We’ve fallen in love with the latest summer lifestyle products, including designer indoor/outdoor furniture, new paint colours and melamine crockery. The choices were vast and varied but, with much e� ort, we narrowed it down to our top 20 products, each of which has a certain something that makes our heart skip a beat.

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18

DECKED OUTOne of the fi rst things

to buy when the balmy

weather hits is a deck chair.

Portable outdoor furniture

has evolved to be light, easy

and, most important of all,

comfy. The newly launched

deck chair from Terrace

Living, then, is highly

evolved and also comes in

a chic candy-striped fabric

that epitomises summer.

The adjustable height bar

allows for total relaxation,

whether you’re reading,

snoozing or catching some

sun. The best part, though,

is that it comes with a

nifty zip-up carry bag and

shoulder strap, making

it easier to schlep about.

+27 (0)21 461 3552,

terraceliving.co.za

THE DRAMA OF A PLANTERCreating outdoor living rooms is pivotal to outdoor furniture brand Dedon’s

philosophy. Its Babylon collection of planters, garden vases and stools was

created by Harry & Camila, the renowned design duo from Barcelona. Ribbed

and asymmetrical, these eye-catching pieces are available in black, olive and

grey. Available from Cane Time. +27 (0)21 510 1072, canetime.co.za

SUMMER LIVING

20Together with the turning of the season come many products and ideas geared towards making the most of the long and balmy days of summer

SUMMER HITS

TOP

20


20SUMMER COLOURSWhen preparing your home to welcome the new season,

nothing says ‘out with the old, in with the new’ more than

a slick lick of paint. Painting your walls is the fi rst step

towards bringing in that summer feeling, and if Plascon has

anything to do with it, your hands will be full of brushes

dipped in the shades Hot ’n’ Spicy, Stardust and Namaqua

Daisy, among others. Launched at the recent Decorex

Johannesburg, the Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 is all

about balance. There are four ranges within this year’s

forecast, each exemplifying a different quality of the

concept of balance: Simplicity is made up of light, white

tones; Contrast consists of deep greys and blues with

accents of fuchsia pink and bright yellow; Pause comprises

light and feminine yet mature colours; and fi nally there’s

Dare, a theme that’s vibrant without being overwhelming.

0860 204 060, plascon.co.za

17LightLy does itBox Living’s new Decorum collection is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Drawing

on many global influences, the range is a result of a design collaboration between Tristan Voss

and award-winning design duo, Maya Basyroel and Marcel Opstal. The attractive outdoor Kwal

Swart lamp is made from synthetic rattan with an aluminium ring, enabling it to withstand the

elements, and is available in three sizes. +27 (0)21 465 6480, boxliving.co.za

1516 ReLax and RecLine

Nothing says ‘summer living’ better than a sofa set that’s grand in size and comes

with full cushions. New to Okha’s collection is the La Plage sofa, which could easily fit

any beach house lounge or deck. The name is French for ‘the beach’, and just looking

at the sofa makes us feel instantly on holiday. +27 (0)21 461 7233, okha.com

gRowing waLLsVertical gardens are attractive and practical and allow owners of small homes to get the

garden they desire. Based in Cape Town, Wall Gardens specialises in vertical succulent

gardens that are low maintenance, hardy and indigenous. The frames used for these living

works of art are made from recycled materials. +27 (0)84 812 8382, wallgardens.co.za

14the magic of meLamineOne of the best things about summer

is the chance to entertain outdoors.

Whether we’re at a braai, a cocktail party

or an impromptu get-together, enjoying

the warm weather with a plate of

braaied kebabs and mielies is how South

Africans socialise when the temperature

rises. Woollies’ melamine plates, platters,

glasses and tumblers take the fuss out

of outdoor entertaining, as they’re easy

to clean, and light. They’re available

in attractive, bright colours and the

plates bear an exotic Moroccan motif.

0860 022 002, woolworths.co.za

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Timber TimeWooden flooring is ideal if you

want a contemporary and inviting

outdoor living area. BestWood

Flooring’s jarrah timber has become

an industry favourite for external

applications, such as decking,

shutters, cladding and pergolas, not

only because it ages so beautifully,

but also because it is a sustainable

hardwood. Jarrah timber can be left

to oxidise, producing a distressed

grey colour, and requires very little

maintenance or oil to keep its rich,

dark look. +27 (0)21 465 1035,

bestwood.co.za

ice, ice baby!Let the party begin with the Icecube by

Extremis. This designer cooling box keeps

your tipple of choice cool during those hot

summer nights, while its built-in lighting

feature gets everyone in a party mood.

Optional extras include a drain and hose,

wheels, a cushion and a tray. Available from

Créma Design. +27 (0)21 434 0661,

cremadesign.co.za

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GeTTinG fruiTyAside from the bright pop colours of the Drop

Fruit Bowl by Menu, we love that it looks a

like a 3D paint splash. Made of summery-

coloured silicone, the delightful bowl can be

used to hold … anything, really, and will liven

up any room. Available from Yuppiechef.

+27 (0)21 702 4969, yuppiechef.co.za

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In a flat spInWe love the idea of outdoor rugs – they show the great extent to which

outdoor areas have become another ‘room’. Resembling a masterpiece of

crotchet, the Spin rug by Paola Lenti will make a sexy addition to any outdoor

space. Because it is made of polyolefin, a synthetic fibre that doesn’t absorb

moisture, the Spin rug is well suited to the outdoors. Available from the

Modern Home Company. +27 (0)11 262 0258, modernhome.co.za

10Kosmos KudosThe Kosmos Parasol by Extremis is a great

example of innovative design. Opening

and closing like a fan, the Kosmos parasol

has two hidden magnets that keep it open

and enable it to withstand the wind. It

also has a light application that creates

a warming glow and transforms it into

more of a design feature than a mere

umbrella. Made from high-tech polyester

fabric, aluminium and stainless steel, the

Kosmos Parasol is extremely strong and

UV resistant. Available from Créma Design.

+27 (0)21 434 0661, cremadesign.co.za

BucKet ’n’ gladeSummer often has us focusing on our health and well-

being and we believe it should also give us pause to

consider our natural environment. Enter the Chef’n

EcoCrock, the coolest, simplest way to compost.

This nifty little device is designed to sit patiently

and unobtrusively in your kitchen, waiting for you to

dispose of organic scraps. It can hold up to 3,3 litres

of material and can be safely left on the countertop

for days, thanks to its odour-absorbing charcoal

filter. Once it’s full you simply tip the compost into

your veggie patch or rose garden. Available from

Yuppiechef. +27 (0)21 702 4969, yuppiechef.co.za

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7A MATTER OF SCATTERBig, fl uffy scatter cushions with eye-catching designs are a

great way to add new life to your sofas, ottomans and chairs

after a long winter. How about this scatter cushion with koi

motif from Malibu and Resort Interiors, with its Japanese

infl uence and nautical aesthetic? +27 (0)21 419 3533,

malibusofts.co.za

FABRIC FANTASTICAside from wall paint, another way to give your home a dose

of summer accents is to use fabric. From throws to curtains,

reupholstered chairs to scatter cushions, summery fabrics can be

incorporated in a variety of ways to charming effect. Lula Fabrics’

newest range, The Silk Road, is inspired by the East. Did someone

say ‘Indian summer’? +27 (0)31 208 9520, lulafabrics.co.za

6FABRIC FANTASTICFABRIC FANTASTIC

5 SWING TIMEThis endearing swing by Paola Lenti glows with summer romance. Its light structure includes stainless-

steel cables, allowing it to be hung easily from any ceiling or beam. The cushions have removable

covers padded with a waterproof polyester fi bre with an anti-mould and anti-bacteria treatment.

Swinging into summer just got real! Available from the Modern Home Company. +27 (0)11 262 0258,

modernhome.co.za

ALIEN RESURRECTION Goet Furniture Design has been wowing us with its

reclaimed, recycled and sustainable timber furniture

for some time now. The turned stools shown here

are handmade from solid timber stumps of alien

trees, such as jacaranda, eucalyptus and pine. They

can be left natural or fi nished in any paint application

you desire. Common uses for them are as side tables

or as extra seating for indoor and outdoor spaces.

+27 (0)82 877 1132, goet.co.za

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SUMMER LIVING


7A MATTER OF SCATTERBig, fl uffy scatter cushions with eye-catching designs are a

great way to add new life to your sofas, ottomans and chairs

after a long winter. How about this scatter cushion with koi

motif from Malibu and Resort Interiors, with its Japanese

infl uence and nautical aesthetic? +27 (0)21 419 3533,

malibusofts.co.za

FABRIC FANTASTICAside from wall paint, another way to give your home a dose

of summer accents is to use fabric. From throws to curtains,

reupholstered chairs to scatter cushions, summery fabrics can be

incorporated in a variety of ways to charming effect. Lula Fabrics’

newest range, The Silk Road, is inspired by the East. Did someone

say ‘Indian summer’? +27 (0)31 208 9520, lulafabrics.co.za

6FABRIC FANTASTICFABRIC FANTASTIC

5 SWING TIMEThis endearing swing by Paola Lenti glows with summer romance. Its light structure includes stainless-

steel cables, allowing it to be hung easily from any ceiling or beam. The cushions have removable

covers padded with a waterproof polyester fi bre with an anti-mould and anti-bacteria treatment.

Swinging into summer just got real! Available from the Modern Home Company. +27 (0)11 262 0258,

modernhome.co.za

ALIEN RESURRECTION Goet Furniture Design has been wowing us with its

reclaimed, recycled and sustainable timber furniture

for some time now. The turned stools shown here

are handmade from solid timber stumps of alien

trees, such as jacaranda, eucalyptus and pine. They

can be left natural or fi nished in any paint application

you desire. Common uses for them are as side tables

or as extra seating for indoor and outdoor spaces.

+27 (0)82 877 1132, goet.co.za

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63 Rock on!

These wire rockers by Egg Designs are an ideal way to spend

lazy summer days with a G & T in hand. Incorporating the same

steel mesh technology used for shopping trolleys, and coated

to prevent erosion, they’re perfectly suited to the outdoors. We

also think they’d be a welcome addition to enliven an interior

reading room. +27 (0)31 783 4953, eggdesigns.co.za

A diffeRentkettAl of swishThere is a move towards making furniture

and accessories adaptable to both indoor

and outdoor nodes. We believe that it’s

about time outdoor areas were given

the same attention as our indoor areas,

especially in sunny SA, and it was a

similar line of thinking that inspired Italian

architect and designer, Rodolfo Dordoni,

to design Kettal’s latest outdoor furniture

collection, Bitta. The name means

‘bollard’ in Italian, and the thick braiding

is reminiscent of the ropes used for

mooring boats. Available from Marlanteak.

+27 (0)21 425 3817, marlanteak.com

2in hot wAteRThe Duravit Sundeck is one of the biggest design splashes you can make outside

the bathroom. Created by the Viennese design team, EOOS, the Sundeck can

be set up wherever there is a hot-water connection. This chic mobile tub’s cover

can be folded back and used as a backrest or stretched out to form a relaxing

lounger. Available from On Tap. +27 (0)12 665 9200, ontap.co.za

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Decorating for the Good LifeDolce Vita Designs captured the spirit of The Property Magazine perfectly when it designed our stand for Decorex Joburg 2012

Dolce Vita Designs is an interior

architecture, design and

decorating firm specialising

in hotels, lodges, restaurants,

and residential and corporate

interiors around the world. The firm has left its

signature on many parts of South Africa and has

presented creative solutions to governments and

VIPs in Ghana, DRC, Malawi and Cameroon.

Recently, Dolce Vita Designs completed

the interior design and decor of a villa in Italy,

for which it sourced only the best finishes and

furniture from Europe.

Dolce vita translated from Italian means

‘good life’, and the name ‘Dolce Vita Designs’

encompasses all that the firm represents as

well as the services it offers. Italy has always

inspired and invigorated the team members at

Dolce Vita Designs, who are influenced by the

Italians’ enduring culture, the execution of their

distinguished fashion styles, the Italian accent,

their simple yet wholesome cuisine and Italy’s

magnificent classical architecture. It is from

these aspects of Italy that the team derives its

passion, tenacity, originality and distinction.

But, Dolce Vita Designs’ greatest secret of

success is its clients. The firm’s services are

employed worldwide, and each project brings

with it the client’s unique desires as well as

varied site locations. The constant logistical

challenges encourage the team members to

design not only with aesthetics and function

in mind, but also the specific environment in

which they are working. Through the years

Dolce Vita Designs has built extraordinary

relationships with the best international and

local suppliers and manufacturers, enabling it to

find and execute the most effective and creative

solutions to design challenges.

The firm’s design philosophy echoes the

words of that master of design, Philippe Starck:

‘I don’t work. I dream.’

The Property Magazine is a leading lifestyle

magazine that distributes to upmarket suburbs

in SA’s wealthiest, most cosmopolitan cities,

including Johannesburg. To reflect this in

the magazine’s Decorex Joburg 2012 stand,

Dolce Vita Designs commissioned CDD Design

to create a wallpaper that masked a skyline

of Jozi’s iconic buildings with covers from

the mag, and used the mag’s signature red

for highlights. The stand was furnished with

Italian-manufactured pieces from the importer,

P Maldini, to reflect the superiority and

exclusivity of the glossy real estate and lifestyle

mag, while the red-and-white chequered floor,

provided by Bella Interiors and Inovar Flooring

represented the originality and diversity of

The Property Magazine’s articles.

With thanks to …

Bella Interiors, +27 (0)11 262 3731,

patioandoutdoor.co.za/bella-interiors.php

CDD Design, +27 (0)11 025 1405, cdddesign.co.za

Dolce Vita Designs, +27 (0)11 883 9318, [email protected]

Inovar Flooring, +27 (0)82 494 0804, inovar.co.za

P Maldini, +27 (0)11 444 9191, maldini.co.za

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Words Tammy SuthernsPhotographs Nic Baleta

A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, this house sits like a peacock among the pigeons in the quiet area of Glenkay, Johannesburg. Every aspect of the design

– from the landscaping to the interiors – has been thought out and moulded to meet the needs and wants of the family that resides there.

Oddly, it is the garden that you notice first when entering the house. Seen from all the downstairs rooms, it’s magnified by enormous interior glass panels and positioned right in the centre of the grounds. A sleek and modern swimming pool takes centre stage, framed by lush green grass and dainty flowers.

Adrian Maserow of AMA Architects describes the garden as ‘a contemporary expression of the idea of a courtyard from which all its energy extends.’

‘The internal view is a beautiful contemplative garden that inspires expansive views through its landscape. The space/nature relationship is clearly defined by turning the house “inside-out”, as much of what would have been the home in a typical suburban pavilion design is in fact its garden,’ says Adrian, adding that the building materials, a combination of

glass, concrete, polished stone, timber and aluminium, have a simplicity to them that enhances the home’s fine resolution.

Inside, the grandeur continues. The lounges, dining rooms, kitchen and entertainment areas, all sidle off from the sunny courtyard, providing spacious, comfortable, modern-day living. Wood and glass complement each other throughout the home, creating well-lit spaces and a natural, earthy feel.

Lauren Beckwith from LB Interiors has mirrored this natural theme in the decor. ‘I met with the family and understood their needs. They are homely people, so I needed to create something beautiful but liveable.’ She adds, ‘I like every part of it, especially how all the rooms flow into one another.’

The home has a classic yet contemporary feel, but retains cosy elements: the children’s bedrooms, while stylish and sleek, feature some of their favourite colours, and the lounge and family room are as comfortable as they are beautiful.

Neutrals, warm browns, whites and beiges are brightened up with injections of colour from hanging artworks. Quirky lights and features, such as the

brimming bookcase in the study, add character and life, transforming the house into a home. The structure, layout and features of the home, including a gym, sauna, 18-seat dining room table, entertainment rooms and study, are equally impressive, as is the spacious open-plan kitchen. With its white countertops and silver finishes, the kitchen radiates sophistication.

A staircase encased in glass leads upstairs to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is simple and elegant and features a large bathroom and walk-in cupboard. A person could spend hours tucked away in this cosy room without venturing out into the rest of the house. The same can be said of the bedroom’s balcony, where extraordinary views exhort one to linger. Each en-suite bathroom has large glass showers, bowl-like bathtubs and walnut cupboards and is as inviting as the rest of the home.

Adrian says, ‘The design of this home is unusual in this conservative suburb, where boundaries have been questioned by placing it within the ordinarily suburban box-house architectural patterns.’

The result is an original home that proves that a family can have it all.

Grand in its size, modern in its architecture and comfortable in its decor, this is the home that most families dream of

Slick in the city


ON SHOW

Words Tammy SuthernsPhotographs Nic Baleta

A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, this house sits like a peacock among the pigeons in the quiet area of Glenkay, Johannesburg. Every aspect of the design

– from the landscaping to the interiors – has been thought out and moulded to meet the needs and wants of the family that resides there.

Oddly, it is the garden that you notice first when entering the house. Seen from all the downstairs rooms, it’s magnified by enormous interior glass panels and positioned right in the centre of the grounds. A sleek and modern swimming pool takes centre stage, framed by lush green grass and dainty flowers.

Adrian Maserow of AMA Architects describes the garden as ‘a contemporary expression of the idea of a courtyard from which all its energy extends.’

‘The internal view is a beautiful contemplative garden that inspires expansive views through its landscape. The space/nature relationship is clearly defined by turning the house “inside-out”, as much of what would have been the home in a typical suburban pavilion design is in fact its garden,’ says Adrian, adding that the building materials, a combination of

glass, concrete, polished stone, timber and aluminium, have a simplicity to them that enhances the home’s fine resolution.

Inside, the grandeur continues. The lounges, dining rooms, kitchen and entertainment areas, all sidle off from the sunny courtyard, providing spacious, comfortable, modern-day living. Wood and glass complement each other throughout the home, creating well-lit spaces and a natural, earthy feel.

Lauren Beckwith from LB Interiors has mirrored this natural theme in the decor. ‘I met with the family and understood their needs. They are homely people, so I needed to create something beautiful but liveable.’ She adds, ‘I like every part of it, especially how all the rooms flow into one another.’

The home has a classic yet contemporary feel, but retains cosy elements: the children’s bedrooms, while stylish and sleek, feature some of their favourite colours, and the lounge and family room are as comfortable as they are beautiful.

Neutrals, warm browns, whites and beiges are brightened up with injections of colour from hanging artworks. Quirky lights and features, such as the

brimming bookcase in the study, add character and life, transforming the house into a home. The structure, layout and features of the home, including a gym, sauna, 18-seat dining room table, entertainment rooms and study, are equally impressive, as is the spacious open-plan kitchen. With its white countertops and silver finishes, the kitchen radiates sophistication.

A staircase encased in glass leads upstairs to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is simple and elegant and features a large bathroom and walk-in cupboard. A person could spend hours tucked away in this cosy room without venturing out into the rest of the house. The same can be said of the bedroom’s balcony, where extraordinary views exhort one to linger. Each en-suite bathroom has large glass showers, bowl-like bathtubs and walnut cupboards and is as inviting as the rest of the home.

Adrian says, ‘The design of this home is unusual in this conservative suburb, where boundaries have been questioned by placing it within the ordinarily suburban box-house architectural patterns.’

The result is an original home that proves that a family can have it all.

Grand in its size, modern in its architecture and comfortable in its decor, this is the home that most families dream of

Slick in the city


ON SHOW

AC Screens & Shutters, 086 111 3535

New Way Power, 0860 66 66 55 LB Design, +27 (0)83 454 8439


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Delawood Designs, +27 (0)82 603 0520

Cobra Watertech, 0861 21 21 21

Previous page, top AC Screens & Shutters manufacture and fit motorised

aluminium security roller shutters to the interior of residential homes.

Their unique extrusions allow for ultra-quiet operation and their

customised installations are neat and unobtrusive. The security shutter

blocks off the upstairs sleeping areas entirely from the downstairs

living areas, providing the family with optimum security and peace

of mind. Previous page, bottom left New Way Power, manufacturers

and distributors of superior power-generating systems, supplied the

reliable residential 60 kVA automatic silent generator set which operates

quietly, surpassing industry standards and going almost unnoticed.

New Way Power’s turnkey solutions include on-site assessment, design,

quality manufacturing, on-site commissioning with contract service and

maintenance. Previous page, bottom right Lauren Beckwith, owner of

LB Designs, has created a space that is classic yet contemporary and

liveable. Lauren has been an interior designer for 20 years and specialises

in the interior design of hotels, casinos and homes. Her design portfolio

includes the home of Absa CEO Maria Ramos. This page, left Cobra’s

taps, mixers and sanitaryware have been utilised throughout the home.

The main bathroom features side-by-side Duras countertop basins, which

are perfectly complemented by Cobra’s Designer range single-lever

Callisto basin mixers, while the free-standing Cobra bath with surround

rail makes a luxurious statement. The environmentally friendly Damara

range features robust functionality and state-of-the-art technology,

comparable to the best in the world. Damara’s taps and sink mixers allow

users to regulate the amount of hot water dispensed, while its single-

range mixer comes complete with a built-in water- and energy-saving

ceramic disc cartridge. By including single-lever mixers and quarter-

turn handle taps and mixers, the Damara range cleverly combines both

traditional and modern design. This page, above right Delawood were

responsible for all the woodwork and joinery in the home, including the

custom-designed walnut cupboards, doors and frames that lend warmth

to the kitchen’s ambience. Established in 1997, Delawood custom craft

superior-quality cabinetry around the needs of their clients. Their portfolio

includes projects in South Africa, the UK and the Middle East and Africa.


ON SHOW

Delawood Designs, +27 (0)82 603 0520

Cobra Watertech, 0861 21 21 21

Previous page, top AC Screens & Shutters manufacture and fit motorised

aluminium security roller shutters to the interior of residential homes.

Their unique extrusions allow for ultra-quiet operation and their

customised installations are neat and unobtrusive. The security shutter

blocks off the upstairs sleeping areas entirely from the downstairs

living areas, providing the family with optimum security and peace

of mind. Previous page, bottom left New Way Power, manufacturers

and distributors of superior power-generating systems, supplied the

reliable residential 60 kVA automatic silent generator set which operates

quietly, surpassing industry standards and going almost unnoticed.

New Way Power’s turnkey solutions include on-site assessment, design,

quality manufacturing, on-site commissioning with contract service and

maintenance. Previous page, bottom right Lauren Beckwith, owner of

LB Designs, has created a space that is classic yet contemporary and

liveable. Lauren has been an interior designer for 20 years and specialises

in the interior design of hotels, casinos and homes. Her design portfolio

includes the home of Absa CEO Maria Ramos. This page, left Cobra’s

taps, mixers and sanitaryware have been utilised throughout the home.

The main bathroom features side-by-side Duras countertop basins, which

are perfectly complemented by Cobra’s Designer range single-lever

Callisto basin mixers, while the free-standing Cobra bath with surround

rail makes a luxurious statement. The environmentally friendly Damara

range features robust functionality and state-of-the-art technology,

comparable to the best in the world. Damara’s taps and sink mixers allow

users to regulate the amount of hot water dispensed, while its single-

range mixer comes complete with a built-in water- and energy-saving

ceramic disc cartridge. By including single-lever mixers and quarter-

turn handle taps and mixers, the Damara range cleverly combines both

traditional and modern design. This page, above right Delawood were

responsible for all the woodwork and joinery in the home, including the

custom-designed walnut cupboards, doors and frames that lend warmth

to the kitchen’s ambience. Established in 1997, Delawood custom craft

superior-quality cabinetry around the needs of their clients. Their portfolio

includes projects in South Africa, the UK and the Middle East and Africa.


ON SHOW

Profile: AMA Architects

AMA Architects have vast experience

in the design of many building types,

and this background gives the group

a holistic view of architectural design.

AMA Architects have designed notable

residential, commercial, retail and

industrial projects, as well as specialist

projects, such as the clubhouse at Blair

Atholl. They are also well respected

for their refurbishment work. Based in

Sandton, AMA Architects have continued

to grow their design influence nationally

since their establishment in 1993, through

their practise of visionary and creative

architecture. These dynamic works have

been realised through the talent, insight,

dedication and energy of the team led by

the visionary directors Adrian Maserow,

Gerald Pereira and Marco Fanucchi.

Each team member is dedicated to the

profession’s highest goals and, through an

intense and collaborative design approach,

AMA Architects have distinguished

themselves as a leading, contemporary,

design-orientated firm. The realisation of

worthy design goes hand in hand with a

service that is delivered with enthusiasm,

integrity and confidentiality. AMA

Architects employ the latest technologies

to ensure that their clients receive efficient

and professional documentation.

AMA Architects have chosen the path of

courage over convention, as evidenced

in the design of this discerning Glenkay

home. The courtyard concept is ancient

but used infrequently these days,

but it has allowed this home to have

maximum spatial flexibility in an open-

plan environment, to meet both living

and entertainment requirements. The

sculpture of the home is the space itself,

which has a presence and connectedness

to one’s higher appreciation of the art of

life. The large sliding glass doors allow the

interiors to relate to the sheltered court,

and the usual limits between interior space

and nature are dissolved. The multiplicity

of spaces is joined within the courtyard

concept. This family home quietly dares

to embrace the wonder of life through

the uniquely poetic energy of the

contemporary courtyard.

Adrian Maserow

Professionals list

Ac screens & shutters – security shutters

0861 113 535, acscreens.co.za

AMA Architects – Architecture

+27 (0)11 807 7505, [email protected], amagroup.co.za

cobra Watertech – sanitaryware

0861 21 21 21, [email protected], cobra.co.za

Delawood Designs – Woodwork & Joinery

+27 (0)82 603 0520, [email protected], delawood.co.za

lB Design – interior Design

+27 (0)83 454 8439, [email protected]

New Way Power – Generators

0860 66 66 55, [email protected], newway.co.za


TRAVEL

fishermanAn Ode tO the

Words Tammy Sutherns

Like the fishing village of Paternoster, Abalone House radiates soul and charm


TRAVEL

You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d slipped into another time zone as, bleary-eyed from the two-hour drive from Cape Town, you blink at the

whitewashed little cottages dotted along Paternoster’s beach. There’s not a shopping mall in sight, and next to no traffic – only clear skies, fishing boats resting on the beach and local children smiling gleefully at their handcrafted decorative hearts made from seashells and wire.

To stay in Paternoster is to rejoice in the rustic. You can walk the streets in peace, from the quaint Jem & Pantoffels shop to the beautiful Stone Fish Art Gallery, passing by local fishermen selling sea-fresh,

juicy crayfish at street corners and exhorting you to buy a few to cook on the braai at home. Beach restaurants and pizzerias tempt with simple but tasty food. You can drag out a canoe out and brave the icy Atlantic waves or jog along the kilometres of beach and breathe in the salt air.

But it’s still nice to return from all of this to your five-star lodgings at Abalone House.

Seen from the outside, the hotel maintains the modest whitewashed look of the rest of the buildings in the village, but its interiors speak a far more comfortable and luxurious truth.

With its crackling fire in the lounge and an entrance hall, bar and dining area that are rich in art,

colour and textures, Abalone House makes it difficult for you to decide if it’s preferable to be drinking in the magnificent views from the deck, or drinking a glass of sherry by the fire.

Inspired by owners’ Johan Jansen van Vuuren and Stef Venter’s vibrant and indulgent taste, the furniture is warm, inviting and trendy.

The bar and entrance hall lead out onto a fantastically lit courtyard with outside furniture, candles and two plunge pools.

And just when you can’t imagine the views in Paternoster getting any better, the upstairs deck proves that they can indeed, thanks to cosy loungers, a Jacuzzi and deck chairs.

Opening page The view from the upper deck of Abalone House, Paternoster. This page, clockwise from top Abalone House’s thatched roofs

and whitewashed exterior walls match the traditional architectural vernacular of the fishing village; the fireplace in the lounge makes for cosy

evenings; ‘Tea by the Sea’ is served in the pretty Orchid Room.


TRAVEL

The bedrooms open either onto the upper deck or the courtyard below and provide guests with every comfort – under-floor heating, television, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and a bed that is sure to hold you captive for a few hours longer in the morning. (The evening turn-down service and the chocolate next to your pillow are just Abalone House showing off!) But it’s the food that really puts Abalone House on the map.

Saffron Restaurant’s Executive Chef Darren Stewart has compiled a menu laden with West Coast seafood and local delicacies while adding gourmet twists, such as beetroot soup with goat’s cheese ravioli

and hake risotto with pickled carrot and the Saffron house salad. Guests may pair these dishes with a wine on Saffron’s Platinum-rated list, which includes wines from the West Coast and surrounds, South African MCCs, French champagnes and the world’s top six single-malt whiskeys.

The Tea by the Sea proves how far Abalone House will go to spoil its guests. The tea is served daily in the Orchid Room conservatory overlooking the bay. Darren whips up his signature Gâteau St Honore, strawberry cream disks and savoury pancake roulades along with other snacks and a selection of fine teas.

The village friendliness that characterises Paternoster is apparent in Abalone House’s staff and adds to the homeliness of your stay.

Paternoster is a place where you can imagine walking your dogs or letting your children ride their bikes down to the beach for the day. Perhaps you could use the retreat to hole up in winter and work on that novel you never got round to writing.

Family time or soul time, this is the place to escape to, not only to rest, but also to get back to basics. +27 (0)86 722 7973,

abalonehouse.co.za

Clockwise from top left Tretchikoff prints hang on the walls of the reception room and set the tone for the rich and vibrant decor theme

that carries through to the rest of the hotel’s rooms; meals are taken amid the opulence of Saffron Restaurant; the fragrant courtyard with

swimming pool and deck.


TRAVEL

The bedrooms open either onto the upper deck or the courtyard below and provide guests with every comfort – under-floor heating, television, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and a bed that is sure to hold you captive for a few hours longer in the morning. (The evening turn-down service and the chocolate next to your pillow are just Abalone House showing off!) But it’s the food that really puts Abalone House on the map.

Saffron Restaurant’s Executive Chef Darren Stewart has compiled a menu laden with West Coast seafood and local delicacies while adding gourmet twists, such as beetroot soup with goat’s cheese ravioli

and hake risotto with pickled carrot and the Saffron house salad. Guests may pair these dishes with a wine on Saffron’s Platinum-rated list, which includes wines from the West Coast and surrounds, South African MCCs, French champagnes and the world’s top six single-malt whiskeys.

The Tea by the Sea proves how far Abalone House will go to spoil its guests. The tea is served daily in the Orchid Room conservatory overlooking the bay. Darren whips up his signature Gâteau St Honore, strawberry cream disks and savoury pancake roulades along with other snacks and a selection of fine teas.

The village friendliness that characterises Paternoster is apparent in Abalone House’s staff and adds to the homeliness of your stay.

Paternoster is a place where you can imagine walking your dogs or letting your children ride their bikes down to the beach for the day. Perhaps you could use the retreat to hole up in winter and work on that novel you never got round to writing.

Family time or soul time, this is the place to escape to, not only to rest, but also to get back to basics. +27 (0)86 722 7973,

abalonehouse.co.za

Clockwise from top left Tretchikoff prints hang on the walls of the reception room and set the tone for the rich and vibrant decor theme

that carries through to the rest of the hotel’s rooms; meals are taken amid the opulence of Saffron Restaurant; the fragrant courtyard with

swimming pool and deck.


KLIPDRIFT GOLD DINNER

Guest list

Lloyd Jaffee Granadilla Capital, Candace King The Property Magazine, Milos Kovacevic The Property Magazine, Petunia Ledwaba Eskom,

Jacob ‘Daddy’ Mabogoane Distell, Maiketso Kgantsi Distell, Khosi Malebane Tribal Wear, Tumie Mamashela Distell, Nicky Manson (Editor)

The Property Magazine, Sonnyboy Marakalla Kgokano Trading, Mashego Mathumetse Belrex528, Sidney Matsama Lermat, Jenni McCallum

The Property Magazine, John Monageng Liquor Store, Refi loe Montsho Swatch Group, Mpho Morudu Distell,

Musa Musandiwa, Bianca van Deventer Media Nova, Albert van Rensburg Media Nova.

The Dutch call it brandewijn, meaning ‘burnt wine’. The French regard it as the ‘water of life’, or eau-de-vie. And South Africans typically refer to it as ‘Klippies and Cola’.

No matter the term or the way in which it’s produced, brandy is enjoyed universally in all its varieties and is the preferred after-dinner drink.

The origin of brandy is closely linked to the development of distillation and is believed to have originated in the Netherlands. Although mostly grape-based, brandy can be distilled from any fruit. The most notable brandy-producing countries are France, Spain, Italy and South Africa.

Cognac and Armagnac are the only brandies produced in their appellation contrôlée in south-west France. There are several fascinating myths surrounding the rich spirit: massaging brandy into

All were in good spirits at the Klipdrift Gold Property Dinner,a sleek a� air for brandy connoisseurs and novices alike

the scalp stimulates hair growth; in the 1700s the monks of a monastery-run hospice would send out St Bernards with brandy barrels attached to their collars in order to rescue and warm up hypothermic travellers crossing the Great St Bernard Pass in the western Swiss Alps between Italy and Switzerland.

Although, scienti� cally, brandy dilates the blood vessels and leads to heat loss, it de� nitely heats up social gatherings and dinner parties. In conjunction with The Property Magazine, South Africa’s premier brandy distillery, Klipdrift, hosted an exceptional dinner where its multiple-award-winning pot-stilled brandy, Klipdrift Gold, was the centre of attention.

Contributing to the evening’s success was the venue, Le Châtelat Boutique Guest House, in the ‘Beverley Hills of Johannesburg’, Sandhurst. Le Châtelat is a French Provençal-style venue with a

countryside ambience, exquisite antique decor and a charming garden beneath its balcony.

Our guests were treated to a sumptuous three-course meal paired with Klipdrift Gold (cocktails or neat). Nicky Manson, editor of The Property Magazine, kicked o� the evening with a few words of welcome and then it was over to Distell Klipdrift Gold Brand Ambassador, Jacob ‘Daddy’ Mabogoane, who took to the � oor with a few jokes and a few wise words on the brand and how to drink it.

‘Klipdrift Gold is the way,’ he told us. ‘This is the future. Distilled at the Klipdrift Distillery in Robertson in the Western Cape, Klipdrift Gold is a proudly South African super-premium 21-year-old vintage brandy made from a blend of pot-stilled brandies of nine di� erent ages. You can drink it in two ways: neat or with water. For the ladies who � nd

The Gold standardWords Candace King

Photographs Michael Glenister

The appreciation of GoldNot for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18.


Klipdrift Gold dinner

Season To Taste Menu

Welcome Drink

Klipdrift Gold julep.

Starter

Duck and foie gras terrine, mini brioche loaf,

champagne jelly and slow roasted fig pâté. Served

with Klipdrift Gold with fig jam, fresh lemon juice and

Desiderius Pongrácz.

Main

Black-truffle-infused beef fillet with the perfect roast

potatoes, ganache of fresh garden vegetables and

port demi-glace. Served with Klipdrift Gold, Vintage

Port, Ramazzotti Amaro, honey and fresh lemon juice.

Dessert

Chocolate bar cake – layers of moist chocolate

sponge with hazelnut praline, caramel and dark

chocolate ganache layers served with Chantilly

cream and chilli-cherry compote. Served with

Klipdrift Gold, neat.

Distell – Klipdrift Gold

+27 (0)21 809 7000, distell.co.za;

klipdriftgold.co.za

Le Châtelat Boutique Guest House

60 Cleveland Road, Sandhurst, Sandton.

+27 (0)11 884 9428, lechatelat.co.za

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Jaffee 7Sidney Matsama 8Khosi Malebane 9Jenni McCallum,

Nicky Manson (Editor) 10Candace King 11Jacob ‘Daddy’

Mabogoane 12Petunia Ledwaba 13Milos Kovacevic 14Maiketso

Kgantsi 15Tumie Mamashele 16Mpho Morudu 17Sonnyboy

Marakalla. 18John Monageng.

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drinking it neat too harsh, I recommend drinking Klipdrift Gold with ginger ale and a few cubes of ice.’

With a heritage that spans almost a century, the growing Klipdrift brand includes the original Klipdrift Export, the ready-to-drink Klipdrift & Cola, Klipdrift Premium, and the star of the show, Klipdrift Gold. Distell Klipdrift Gold Brand Ambassador, Maiketso Kgantsi, said, ‘I advise consumers to invest in local brandies, such as the Klipdrift range. Klipdrift Gold has won several awards over the years, including bronze, silver and gold.’ Klipdrift Gold’s accolades include awards won in the International Spirits Challenge, the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), and the Veritas Awards, where the brand won double gold in 2010.

So the next time you go for gold, maak jouself tuis with a neat Klipdrift Gold by holding your glass in the palm of your hand, nosing it and then taking your first sip, slowly, allowing the floral, fruity and woody flavour to linger in your mouth. Now that’s lekker!



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Win PRIZES WORTH R80 000

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN PRIZES INCLUDING:

Artwork from Glen Josselsohn Mattress & base set from Sealy Posturepedic

Sanitaryware from Hansgrohe Furniture from Classic Revivals

& REVIVE YOUR HOME

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comprehensive sourcebook of style makers and service

suppliers for the décor world. It’s the Yellow Pages of the interior industry, but better.’

Liz Morris, Editor – Condé Nast House & Garden

www.sadecor.co.za

Purchase a copy of the 2013 edition of SA Décor & Design The Buyers’ Guide to stand a chance to revive your home.

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PROPERTY DINNER

Guest list

Shannon Botes Italtile, Stephen Brick Vered, Dirk Henzen Studio 3 Architects, Helen Henzen Studio 3 Architects, Adrienne Hersch Adrienne

Hersch Properties, Craig Hutchison Engel & Völkers, Debbie Justus Adrienne Hersch Properties, Rose Kin Rhoms Timberworld, Milos Kovacevic

The Property Magazine, Johan Lategan Monaghan Farm, Amjar Lux Dursan Italtile, Nicky Manson (Editor) The Property Magazine, Jenni

McCallum The Property Magazine, Richard Nuss Nouwens Carpets, Gideon Pelser Monaghan Farm, Mark Pettipher Media Nova, Ryan Proksch

La Balise Marina, Tracey-Lee Schuster The Property Magazine, Munroe Swirsky Rhoms Timberworld, Nico van der Meulen Nico van der Meulen

Architects, Tony Vaughan Media Nova.

Sophisticated, sleek and trendy, HQ in Sandton was the perfect headquarters for our Johannesburg Property Dinner, where we hosted a band of equally

sophisticated guests. HQ is renowned for its menu, which is as simple as it is delicious. The restaurant only serves steak and chips, and so it ensures that it’s the best steak and chips in town.

Realtors, property gurus, architects and decor experts – our friends, old and new – joined us for dinner, and conversation � owed along with great wines and moved from debates on the current state of the property market to discussions on the virtues of boarding schools and why the Michaelhouse/Hilton annual rugby game is good for business.

The di� erent pace of business in Cape Town versus Johannesburg also made for interesting table talk. Adrienne Hersch, Debbie Justus and Rose Kin agreed that everything moves faster in Joburg, and the property market is no exception. Capetonians, they said, tend to take their time when house hunting, whereas in Joburg, the property market is much more cut and dried.

It was an evening of inspirational people and projects at HQ in SandtonOur guests were full of news about inspiring

projects too. Amjar Lux Dursan and Shannon Botes from Italtile proudly announced that their company is growing quickly and will soon be opening a number of new showrooms, in the footsteps of the successful Bryanston showroom. Richard Nuss told us all about the trendy colours in Nouwens Carpets’ new Madison Square and Kirman ranges, as inspired by Dave Nemeth’s trend report, while Munroe Swirsky of Rhoms Timberworld also had a number of new ranges to report on.

Vered’s Stephen Brick took a positive approach, saying he was focusing on building his brand and getting ahead. He believes there is a lot of business out there, depending on where you look. And Engel & Völkers’ Craig Hutchison told us he’d opened � ve shops in three months.

And when it comes to inspiring architecture, there was plenty to talk about: Gauteng’s Monaghan Farm, for example, a green estate that combines sophisticated family living in beautiful surrounds. The architects have carefully planned the homes according to stringent architectural guidelines, to deliver

gorgeous buildings that are well integrated with the natural habitat. Johan Lategan, who is involved in the marketing of the development, said the estate would have only 300 properties upon completion, each on a plot of a minimum 1 000m2. He emphasised that no double-storey buildings are allowed and that homes may not exceed 25% of the plot size.

Architect Nico van der Meulen is certainly your man when it comes to spectacular homes. He described a Moscow home he’d recently designed: it sits on 4 000m2 in the middle of a forest and cost around $15 million to $20 million (about R127 million to R170 million).

La Balise Marina is another exciting o� shore development. Ryan Proksch is involved in sales, and he knows the area well. He said that business is booming and that as a result there is a big expat community in Mauritius, so it’s a great place for South Africans to live and work. Homes at La Balise Marina start at around R6 million, putting the dream of owning a luxury contemporary home with views of the Indian Ocean not entirely out of reach.

Inspired yet? We are.

Memorable and motivational

Words Nicky MansonPhotographs Michael Glenister


property dinner

Winter Gourmet Menu

Starter

Iceberg and cos lettuce with Grana Padano cheese,

toasted pine nuts and mustard vinaigrette.

Main

Namibian sirloin beef served with pommes frites and

HQ signature Café de Paris butter sauce.

Stuffed organic portobello mushrooms.

DeSSert

Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.

HQ reStaurant

24 Central

Corner Fredman Drive and

Gwen Lane, Sandton.

+27 (0)11 783 0924,

hqrestaurant.co.za

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1Tony Vaughan 2Helen Henzen 3Richard Nuss 4Craig

Hutchison 5Milos Kovacevic 6Tracey-Lee Schuster 7Adrienne

Hersch 8Stephen Brick 9Johan Lategan 10Debbie Justus 11Ryan Proksch 12Shannon Botes 13Nico van der Meulen 14Dirk

Henzen 15Munroe Swirsky 16Rose Kin 17Amraj Lux Dursan.

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property dinner

Winter Gourmet Menu

Starter

Iceberg and cos lettuce with Grana Padano cheese,

toasted pine nuts and mustard vinaigrette.

Main

Namibian sirloin beef served with pommes frites and

HQ signature Café de Paris butter sauce.

Stuffed organic portobello mushrooms.

DeSSert

Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.

HQ reStaurant

24 Central

Corner Fredman Drive and

Gwen Lane, Sandton.

+27 (0)11 783 0924,

hqrestaurant.co.za

1

5

9

1110

1Tony Vaughan 2Helen Henzen 3Richard Nuss 4Craig

Hutchison 5Milos Kovacevic 6Tracey-Lee Schuster 7Adrienne

Hersch 8Stephen Brick 9Johan Lategan 10Debbie Justus 11Ryan Proksch 12Shannon Botes 13Nico van der Meulen 14Dirk

Henzen 15Munroe Swirsky 16Rose Kin 17Amraj Lux Dursan.

6


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ASK THE EXPERTS


ASK THE EXPERTS

Updating your bathroom or kitchen?Let the experts guide you on the look and feel, from taps to tiling and

from counters to appliances

TAPPING INTOTALENT

Photographs Michael GlenisterLocation Le Châtelat Boutique Guest House, Sandton


ASK THE EXPERTSASK THE EXPERTS

What look is hot in bathrooms right

now? The current trends for bathrooms

are open spaces, walk-in showers, free-

standing showers and baths, and a clinical

or marbled look. What’s the quickest

way of making over a bathroom? The

introduction of 4 mm Italian wall tiles gives

any homeowner the perfect no-mess

tiling revamp because it lets you tile on

tile. Furthermore, the introduction of the

Geberit Monolith cistern allows you to swap

your existing toilets for the latest look.

These are standard stock items at Classic

Trading. What are considered luxury

purchases for bathrooms? The Hansgrohe

Axor Starck Shower Heaven and the Fantini

Acquapura free-standing shower column.

Bathroom accessories with Swarovski

elements also add a nice touch of bling to

luxury bathrooms. These items are in stock

at Classic Trading. If someone could add

just one of your products to his or her

bathroom, what would you recommend?

An eco-friendly shower head that is

refreshing and invigorating.

CLASSIC TRADING

Arief MoosaDirector

+27 (0)31 579 1900

classictrading.net

0861 372 653

franke.co.za

What look is hot in kitchens right now?

A minimalistic kitchen with stainless

steel fi nishes and hidden appliances

with natural stone elements is the trend,

as are under-mount sinks. What’s the

quickest way of making over a kitchen?

The quickest way to renovate your

kitchen would be to replace the external

cupboard doors and handles and to

replace the countertops with either a

granite or synthetic top accompanied

by one of the latest Franke sinks and

sink mixers, giving your kitchen a fresh

new look and feel. Stainless steel does

not date and, most importantly, it is

very hygienic. What’s considered a

luxury purchase for a kitchen? The ZIP

HydroTap is the ultimate in convenience,

offering the homeowner instant chilled,

fi ltered water and instant boiling water

on tap. The ZIP HydroTap, with its fi ve-

micron fi lter system, removes impurities

but leaves essential fl uoride, giving

you healthy boiling or chilled fi ltered

water instantly. Impurities such as dirt,

rust, chlorine and microorganisms are

not good for your health. They also

affect the taste of what you eat and

drink. If someone could add just one

of your products to his or her kitchen,

what would you recommend? I would

defi nitely recommend two items: the

Franke Waste Disposer, as it offers a

hygienic and effective disposal of waste

within the home, in turn minimising waste

and odours; and the Kubus Filterfl ow

water purifi cation sink mixer, as our water

source is under scrutiny and therefore

water fi ltration systems are becoming

increasingly essential to ensuring the

health of your family.

Clinton SoutterNational Sales Manager

FRANKE KITCHEN SYSTEMS

Brennan MendayDeputy Managing Director

What look is hot in kitchens right now?

Of course, from my point of view, Miele

appliances, with their timeless design and

absolute luxury, enhance the appearance

of any kitchen. On the cabinetry side,

however, white or gloss white remains

a key colour infl uence in modern open-

plan kitchens. And having an island

in this open-plan environment, with a

counter-type eating area included, is all

about modern in-kitchen entertaining.

What’s the quickest way of making

over a kitchen? Change the panelling

of the cupboard doors and replace

cupboards with soft closing drawers

instead of shelves for better use of space.

Add good lighting. What’s considered

a luxury purchase for kitchens? The

fi nishing touches, such as your choice

of tops, hinging and runners, which

provide soft closing and no rattling for

both cupboards and drawers. Miele as

a luxury purchase? No. Miele cooking

appliances are a necessity, as their

performance is outstanding. If someone

could add just one of your appliances

to his or her kitchen, what would you

recommend? One of our ovens – for

perfect cooking results every time. We

call it ‘performance meets function’. As

one of our customers said, ‘My Miele

oven has turned me into a superb chef.

Before I had it, I couldn’t cook.’ That’s the

Miele difference!

MIELE

+27 (0)11 875 9000

miele.co.za


ASK THE EXPERTSASK THE EXPERTS

SW CONTRACTS

0861 792 727

[email protected]

+27 (0)21 510 1072

canetime.com

CANE TIME

What aspects of outdoor living do

you specialise in? We specialise in

what we are good at, and that is,

supplying quality outdoor furniture

to both the residential and contract

markets in the most amazing,

trendsetting designs available, which

we source from various countries

around the world. It is not ethical to

divulge who our private clients are.

But from a hospitality perspective,

you will fi nd our furniture in some of

the most sought-after and

discerning hotels in South Africa,

Africa, Mauritius and the Maldives.

The major trends in outdoor living

this season? Furniture, like fashion,

tends to change from season to

season. But there are still the

favourites which become timeless

functional pieces. In other words,

your must-haves would include your

modular pieces, which can be

moved around to create a different

look and feel for an area. One or two

of your must-have products? There

is so much to choose from. The

Orbit by Dedon has always been a

fi rm favourite, and now it is available

in an even bigger size. Our two new

pieces, the City Camp daybed and

swing, are defi nite musts for those

long, lazy summer days. Projects

that truly showcase your expertise?

We have been busy with a number

of exciting developments in

Mauritius and Dubai. One can see

our range at Eden Island, Seychelles,

as well. And what is your favourite

outdoor item? Defi nitely the new

City Camp swing from Dedon.

Sean WilliamsOwner

Hylton AreliskyDirector

What aspects of outdoor living does

your business specialise in? We

specialise mainly in moulded

polypropylene chairs, bar stools and

tables for outdoor use. We have a

stunning new outdoor supplier,

Europlast, with amazing, funky, retro

products for all applications. All our

suppliers are Italian and exclusive to

SW Contracts. Our most recent

clients are Alexander Forbes, Anglo

American, Sanral, FNB and

Multichoice. We also do Col’Cacchio

Pizzeria’s restaurants and Food

Lover’s Market. Our biggest retail

client is Famous Brands (Wimpy,

Debonairs and Tashas). The major

trends in outdoor living this season?

Items that are functional yet

affordable, which light up, are trendy

and can be used outdoors. The fast-

moving colours are dove grey and

beige, as they hide dirt better than

white does, but white is still the best-

seller. We do very well with our Ola

armchair (R500, excluding VAT) – it’s

very durable and comfortable.

Projects that truly showcases your

expertise? On the corporate side,

Anglo American – the staff love the

new canteen and say how

comfortable the chairs are, which is

always lovely to hear. Even the main

guy at Anglo is chuffed. On the retail

side, Food Lover’s Market was the

fi rst to by our Moema wooden leg

chair, which launched in Milan in April

this year. And Tashas restaurants are

always a must to be at – we do the

chairs and tables for all their stores.

FRESHOUTLOOK

Photographs Michael GlenisterShot on location at The Peech Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Al fresco à la mode


LIVING

GROWING UP QUICKLYIn terms of house prices, Bryanston is the middle-of-the-range neighbourhood if you’re looking for an aff ordable, upmarket home close to SandtonWords Candace King

EAT, PRAY, LIVE

Bryanston is the only Johannesburg suburb to offer four government primary schools, two government high schools and fi ve private schools.

The area also has several guest houses, churches (New Life Church, Saint Michael’s Anglican Church, Bryanston Bible Church and New Covenant

Church), large shopping centres and convenience stores, corner bistros, fi ne-dining restaurants and entertainment spots. In short, everything a

growing family could possibly need.


Living

Bryanston was either named after a civil parish village in north Dorset in England or after Bryanston Square in Marylebone, London. The link between

the two British locales lies with 6th Baronet Sir William Portman who purchased Dorset Village and named Bryanston Square after it.

Situated on the sites of the former farms Driefontein and Rietfontein, South Africa’s Bryanston was proclaimed a township by SA Townships under the chairmanship of Sir Abe Bailey.

Sir Bailey was a property and township developer, politician, financier, sportsman and philanthropist who owned several farms in Johannesburg, including Bryanston, Hyde Park and Monaghan Farm. He also owned Bryanston Square in London, and this is most likely the source of the suburb’s name.

According to Jonathan Broekman of boutique realty agency Homes of Distinction, Bryanston

originally consisted of 200 plots of just over 1 ha each. It was crisscrossed by dirt roads, the nearest tar road ending where Sandton Mediclinic sits today. Vegetables and other produce were traded between the farms, and trading stores could be found in the area where the Big Ben and Cramerview centres are situated today.

St Peter’s Boys’ School opened in 1950, St Stithians in 1953 and Bryanston Primary in 1954, the latter with only four classrooms and an administration block. In the ’60s, more schools opened, and property subdivisions began as more people moved to the area.

Sandton later became a separate municipality from Johannesburg, and Bryanston became Sandton’s largest suburb.

Bryanston was one of the first areas in the country to be laid out and serviced in accordance with modern town planning principles. Many of the street names, including Mount, Portman, Bruton,

Arlington and Grosvenor, are reminders of the suburb’s London connection.

In the 1990s, clusters became popular and the original plots were further subdivided. At the same time the Bryanston Country Club (built in 1948) began selling off some of its land, which led to the establishment of more estates and office parks. ‘In fact, Bryanston grew so quickly that in 2007 the electrical substation near Bryanston Shopping Centre could no longer supply enough electricity to all the new dwellings,’ says Jonathan.

Major water, sewerage and electrical upgrades are ongoing, to accommodate the densification of the area. Upmarket complexes, clusters and large luxury homes remain popular in Bryanston. However, Lightstone’s statistics indicate that the different property ownership options are fairly evenly represented in the suburb: 38% of all Bryanston properties are freehold, 28% are estates and 33% are sectional title.


Living

Bryanston was either named after a civil parish village in north Dorset in England or after Bryanston Square in Marylebone, London. The link between

the two British locales lies with 6th Baronet Sir William Portman who purchased Dorset Village and named Bryanston Square after it.

Situated on the sites of the former farms Driefontein and Rietfontein, South Africa’s Bryanston was proclaimed a township by SA Townships under the chairmanship of Sir Abe Bailey.

Sir Bailey was a property and township developer, politician, financier, sportsman and philanthropist who owned several farms in Johannesburg, including Bryanston, Hyde Park and Monaghan Farm. He also owned Bryanston Square in London, and this is most likely the source of the suburb’s name.

According to Jonathan Broekman of boutique realty agency Homes of Distinction, Bryanston

originally consisted of 200 plots of just over 1 ha each. It was crisscrossed by dirt roads, the nearest tar road ending where Sandton Mediclinic sits today. Vegetables and other produce were traded between the farms, and trading stores could be found in the area where the Big Ben and Cramerview centres are situated today.

St Peter’s Boys’ School opened in 1950, St Stithians in 1953 and Bryanston Primary in 1954, the latter with only four classrooms and an administration block. In the ’60s, more schools opened, and property subdivisions began as more people moved to the area.

Sandton later became a separate municipality from Johannesburg, and Bryanston became Sandton’s largest suburb.

Bryanston was one of the first areas in the country to be laid out and serviced in accordance with modern town planning principles. Many of the street names, including Mount, Portman, Bruton,

Arlington and Grosvenor, are reminders of the suburb’s London connection.

In the 1990s, clusters became popular and the original plots were further subdivided. At the same time the Bryanston Country Club (built in 1948) began selling off some of its land, which led to the establishment of more estates and office parks. ‘In fact, Bryanston grew so quickly that in 2007 the electrical substation near Bryanston Shopping Centre could no longer supply enough electricity to all the new dwellings,’ says Jonathan.

Major water, sewerage and electrical upgrades are ongoing, to accommodate the densification of the area. Upmarket complexes, clusters and large luxury homes remain popular in Bryanston. However, Lightstone’s statistics indicate that the different property ownership options are fairly evenly represented in the suburb: 38% of all Bryanston properties are freehold, 28% are estates and 33% are sectional title.


Living

Opening page and this spread, top left A Bryanston mansion on sale through Pam Golding

Properties. This page, top to bottom A home in Re/Max Masters’ portfolio; the new Nicolway

Bryanston shopping mall holds the biggest Woolworths Food store in the country; a home in Pam

Golding Properties’ portfolio.

WhaT The agenTs sayWe talk to Dominic Courtney and Blyth

Marrier of Pam Golding Properties about

life in Bryanston.

What makes Bryanston so appealing?

Bryanston is not only conveniently

situated close to the Sandton CBD, but

also has every amenity residents could

wish for close at hand. Although many

people view Bryanston as a pricey area,

there are freehold, sectional title and

cluster homes available in the mid-range

to high-end markets, and they represent

good value for money in an area that

has long proved to hold its value, even

during times of economic hardship.

how do property prices in Bryanston

compare with prices in other suburbs?

Bryanston is more expensive than some

surrounding suburbs, such as Fourways

and Lonehill, but is closer to the Sandton

CBD and therefore commands a higher

price. However, it is more affordable

than suburbs such as Hyde Park,

Morningside, Hurlingham and Sandhurst.

Is property here gaining in value?

According to Lightstone, house prices in

Bryanston are showing a slow but steady

appreciation. While the average price

of a freehold house was R3,36 million in

2010, now it is R3,83 million. The average

sectional title home cost R1,034 million

in 2010 and costs R1,11 million in 2012.

has the rise in commercial and retail

development boosted homebuyers’

interest? Bryanston is situated between

Fourways and Sandton and is an easy

commute for many executives working

in the surrounding areas. Some residents

work at the many nearby office parks

and businesses being developed along

William Nicol Drive and Main Road. One

example is The Campus, in Main Road,

which is home to leading companies,

such as Shell and Dimension Data. Tiger

Brands, Microsoft South Africa and

Ogilvy South Africa can also be found in

Bryanston’s substantial commercial hub.

Why would you encourage people

to invest in Bryanston? The ongoing

building activity is a sure sign that

people have great confidence in

the area. Bryanston is often seen as

a barometer of the Johannesburg

residential property market. If that is

true, then the market appears to be on a

slow but steady path to recovery.

With thanks to …

Homes of Distinction, +27 (0)11 706 8238,

homesofdistinction.co.za

Pam golding Properties, Bryanston Clusters,

+27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za

Re/Max Masters, +27 (0)11 463 3199,

remax-masters.co.za

FIve ThIngs TO dO In BryansTOn and surrOunds

1. Work on your swing or play a bit of tennis or squash at Bryanston Country Club,

Johannesburg’s second-largest golf and country club.

2. Visit the R500-million nicolway Bryanston shopping centre. It is 23 000m2 in size and

has about 90 retail stores.

3. Meander through the outdoor Bryanston Organic and natural Market. In addition

to farm-fresh produce, you’ll find organic preserves and other organic foods and

deli products, organic clothing, jewellery, photographs and other artworks, live

entertainment, and art and craft activities for kiddies.

4. Visit La Campagnola in Hobart Grove Centre for a romantic Italian meal, or spice things

up at ghazal north Indian restaurant at Coachmans Crossing.

5. Try out your cycling prowess at the Toyota MTn Cycle Park on Main Road.


Real estateGUEST EDITO

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Retha Schutte

residential & commercial

Pretoria’s residential property market is showing signs of a slow recovery, says Pam Golding Properties Regional Executive Pretoria, Retha Schutte

Retha Schutte, Pam Golding Properties Regional

Executive Pretoria

Taking economic and other prevailing fundamentals into account, I believe that the residential property market of Pretoria, Centurion and surrounds will

remain relatively flat for the remainder of 2012 as compared with the growth levels of 2011, because the demand for upmarket homes is generally low. However, there are some areas of the market which are performing strongly.

In February, the property research organisation, Lightstone, named Woodhill as the top golf estate in terms of value for 2011. One of the most upmarket golf estates in Pretoria, Woodhill’s annual property price appreciation was 34%. It is worth noting that this increase was for properties in the R2,4 million to R3,4-million bracket.

Most of the properties sold overlook the greens or are situated around the golf course. Affordability was a major driver. The proximity to major routes and amenities, excellent security, the golf course, tennis and squash courts, the country club and the nearby Woodhill College also fuelled buyers’ interest levels.

Woodhill is not the only golf estate that’s doing well. Security and golf estates throughout the Pretoria region are in demand, particularly as safety remains a major concern. I believe that estate properties will remain in demand well into the foreseeable future.

In recent months we have seen an increase in activity in areas such as Waterkloof Ridge, Waterkloof and Brooklyn. These areas are among the most exclusive residential suburbs in Pretoria and are home to embassy personnel, high-profile business executives and sports celebrities. A shortage of stock in the price band of R2,8 million to R4,5 million is being experienced in these areas and we view this as a most welcome development. However, it is too early to say with certainty whether this signals a turning market.

Another positive development is the increase in the number of first-time homebuyers entering the Pretoria region as a direct result of the banks relaxing their lending criteria coupled with lower interest rates.

The high demand for rental properties across the Pretoria region has been noted and is pushing up rental prices across the board. Consequently the buy-to-let market is slowly but steadily coming back into its own as investors re-enter the market.

Challenges are being experienced in the residential property market countrywide and the Pretoria and Centurion areas are no different. But just how does this affect buyers and sellers? In my view, approaches to today’s property market must be practical and level headed. Buyers and sellers should seek out sound advice that will enable them to make

informed decisions based on comparative values, the state of the market and future projections.

There is always much debate around whether sellers should grant property agents sole mandates. Generally speaking, a sole mandate ensures a better marketing plan, a more concerted effort, wider media exposure and a much greater level of commitment from the agent. Competition is healthy, but it needs to be between interested buyers rather than between estate agents. Selling a property is a process, and price counselling from an experienced and responsible agent is vital. From the buyer’s perspective, it is imperative to explore the market thoroughly, set aside time to visit properties and glean as much market-related information as possible. A practical approach to buying and selling property is therefore essential.

A word of caution in closing: when it comes to property, settle for nothing less than the best possible professional advice.

Slow and Steady

60 | July/August 2012

johannesburg Residential

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Your MoveSandy Geffen, Executive

Director of Lew Geffen

Sotheby’s International

Realty, says it is possible

to have a beautiful,

tranquil garden and still

save precious water

Whether they’re walking through the bushveld,

taking part in their favourite sport or simply

kicking back around the braai with good friends,

South Africans love the outdoors, which helps

explain why beautiful, well-kept gardens are

so important to local homeowners – and home

values. Even those who live in flats and town

houses like to have somewhere lovely and green

to walk, think and entertain in.

But SA also has a serious water shortage, so it is

important to start making our gardens as water-

wise as possible. We need to learn that ‘green’

doesn’t have to mean huge stretches of water-

hungry lawn. Of course, the most effective way

to save water in a garden is to create a Zen-like

space with pebble or gravel pathways, striking

containers planted with drought-resistant grasses,

shrubs and palms, one shaded, cool oasis around

a reflecting pool or fountain and a firepit with

permanent seating for entertaining. But for those

who prefer a greener, more lush look, being

water-wise is mostly about making better use of

indigenous plants and clever watering techniques.

Indigenous plants are hardier and more frost

resistant than exotic plants and are typically

evergreen. They generally also produce flowers

and fruit that are attractive to bees, butterflies

and birds and many give off wonderful perfumes.

And who can argue the delights of a fragrant

garden full of birdsong? In addition, several

indigenous species can be used as hedges to act

as windbreaks and create impenetrable natural

barriers that also block out sound, making your

garden a haven of security and tranquillity.

As for watering, the ideal is to have an automated

irrigation system for different parts of the garden,

to water each section as efficiently as possible

and, preferably, the water should come from a

rainwater tank or a grey-water recycling system.

How we water is also important. It is best to water

in the cool early morning or evening and not

when it is windy or hot. Water should also reach

the roots of plants, not the leaves, so instead of

frequent light watering, rather give garden beds a

good soak less often, to encourage roots to grow

down into the soil and improve drought tolerance.

Many homeowners derive great pleasure from

hand-watering, which not only cuts down on

water wastage, but is a peaceful way to get to

really know and enjoy your garden too.

Water in your garden, be it a fountain, a bubbling

brook, a pond or a gurgling, sparkling pool, is the

ultimate pleasure.

Though inland far we be,

Our souls have sight of that immortal sea

Which brought us hither.

(William Wordsworth, Intimations of Immortality)

Until next month,

Sandy

High-end HoughtonPam Golding Properties (PGP) introduces The Houghton, an exclusive, contemporary

development featuring luxury apartments and penthouses. The Houghton is set against

68ha of private parkland and overlooks a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Phase 1

has sold out and only 30% of the units in Phase 2 are still for sale, including two- to five-

bedroom apartments priced from R3,7 million to R36 million. The R420-million Phase 3 will

be launched soon. In addition to residential units, this phase will have a luxury amenities

complex, including a health spa, 50-seat cinema, hair salon and two restaurants. Chief

Executive Andrew Golding says, ‘This is one of the first residential developments of its kind

in South Africa and indications are that it could well become a trendsetter in terms of the

lifestyle choice and amenities it affords residents.’ +27 (0)11 380 0000, pamgolding.co.za

Painting the town redStor-Age has opened a new store in

the heart of the Joburg CBD, turning

a dilapidated manufacturing plant on

Rosettenville Road into a modern and

inspirational building. At 11 000m2, it is one

of the largest stores in the group’s stable,

with six floors and over 600 self-storage

units ranging from 3m2 to 30m2. ‘Stor-Age

is pleased to have a foothold in Gauteng

and particularly in the city centre,’ says

CEO Gavin Lucas. ‘Stor- Age Joburg City

has seen a significant influx of customers

not only from surrounding residential areas,

such as Parktown, Westcliff, Houghton

and Soweto, but also from residents and

commercial firms in the CBD itself,’

0861 181 818, stor-age.co.za

Residential


South Africans continue to show

strong demand for residential

property in Mauritius, and new

developments, such as AO Luxury

Resort and Element Bay Resort, are selling

rapidly. ‘Since entering the Mauritian market

with a dedicated Pam Golding Properties office

10 years ago, we have virtually sold out six

integrated resort scheme (IRS) and real estate

scheme (RES) developments at a total sales

value of approximately $300 million [roughly

R2,5 billion],’ says Jonathan Tagg, director for

Pam Golding Properties in Mauritius. Buyers

are mainly interested in properties in the

$400 000 to $1 million price range (about

R3,3 million to R8,3 million), for either leisure or

retirement purposes, he adds.

Only a handful of units are still for sale at

AO Luxury Resort, where construction is set

to begin this November. Because AO is linked

to a wonderful beach and is in a prime spot

in the north Grand Bay region, rentals should

be exceptional, Jonathan says. Element Bay is

complete and Phase 2, Element Bay Resort, has

been launched. Prices for a fully furnished unit

at Element Bay Resort start from R3 million.

Jonathan adds that, given the high rate of

property development in the last few years and

the exclusive lifestyle offered by the island, it’s

not difficult to see why Mauritius is becoming

increasingly sought after as a permanent

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Residential


South Africans continue to show

strong demand for residential

property in Mauritius, and new

developments, such as AO Luxury

Resort and Element Bay Resort, are selling

rapidly. ‘Since entering the Mauritian market

with a dedicated Pam Golding Properties office

10 years ago, we have virtually sold out six

integrated resort scheme (IRS) and real estate

scheme (RES) developments at a total sales

value of approximately $300 million [roughly

R2,5 billion],’ says Jonathan Tagg, director for

Pam Golding Properties in Mauritius. Buyers

are mainly interested in properties in the

$400 000 to $1 million price range (about

R3,3 million to R8,3 million), for either leisure or

retirement purposes, he adds.

Only a handful of units are still for sale at

AO Luxury Resort, where construction is set

to begin this November. Because AO is linked

to a wonderful beach and is in a prime spot

in the north Grand Bay region, rentals should

be exceptional, Jonathan says. Element Bay is

complete and Phase 2, Element Bay Resort, has

been launched. Prices for a fully furnished unit

at Element Bay Resort start from R3 million.

Jonathan adds that, given the high rate of

property development in the last few years and

the exclusive lifestyle offered by the island, it’s

not difficult to see why Mauritius is becoming

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Mauritian spa flavourSituated in the heart of a lush tropical landscape, One&Only Spa at Le Saint Géran offers new

holistic experiences in an exclusive high-end setting. In partnership with the award-winning

ESPA brand and based on ESPA’s ‘Unwind, Balance and Uplift’ philosophy, the spa offers tailored

treatment plans, ranging from deep relaxation to energising revitalisation treatments. In addition to

the luxurious signature treatments, the spa also features a sauna, hair salon, fitness centre, steam

rooms and the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez pedicure and manicure studios. The spa now caters for

younger guests too, and offers a Junior Spa menu that features treatments tailor made for young

skin. Yoga has also been added to the spa’s menu. Hour-long hatha yoga sessions are held in the

yoga pavilion against the breathtaking backdrop of the ocean.

+230 401 1688, lesaintgeran.oneandonlyresorts.com

Island golfingFour Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

is already preparing for the AfrAsia Golf

Masters 2012 in December, one of the most

prestigious tournaments on the golfing

calendar. Now in its third year, the tournament

will be held from 9 to 16 December on the

resort’s ocean- fronting Ernie Els-designed

championship golf course. Pros from the

European Tour and 20 of the best French

players will be participating. Amateurs will

also be welcome at the tournament, which

features two days of Pro Am, two half-days

of Alliance, two half-days of Open Amateur

competition and the professional tournament.

+230 402 3100, fourseasons.com

© 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd. All rights reserved. In this document, “PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd in Mauritius, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member of which is a separate legal entity.

We help you create value through:

Transaction & corporate structuring

Identification of local business partners

Feasibility studies and capital raising

Assessment of investment projects

Development management

Tax planning and adviceRisk management and audits

Are you serious about making your investment in Mauritius a success?

You are an investor requiring assistance in developing a business plan in a changing tax and legal environment. You need to raise finance, or perhaps, you would like to develop a new project on your own or in joint venture with a local partner in Mauritius.

From an advisory, transaction structuring, development management, taxation or regulatory point of view, we have the knowledge you need and a thorough understanding of the local market and its regulatory framework.


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Matching opportunities and investmentsPwC Mauritius Real Estate Industry Group

www.pwc.com/mu

André Bonieux

Shyam Mohadeb

Advisory Deals [email protected]

Real Estate Leader [email protected]

Nicolas Vaudin Real Estate Director [email protected]

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Mauritian spa flavourSituated in the heart of a lush tropical landscape, One&Only Spa at Le Saint Géran offers new

holistic experiences in an exclusive high-end setting. In partnership with the award-winning

ESPA brand and based on ESPA’s ‘Unwind, Balance and Uplift’ philosophy, the spa offers tailored

treatment plans, ranging from deep relaxation to energising revitalisation treatments. In addition to

the luxurious signature treatments, the spa also features a sauna, hair salon, fitness centre, steam

rooms and the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez pedicure and manicure studios. The spa now caters for

younger guests too, and offers a Junior Spa menu that features treatments tailor made for young

skin. Yoga has also been added to the spa’s menu. Hour-long hatha yoga sessions are held in the

yoga pavilion against the breathtaking backdrop of the ocean.

+230 401 1688, lesaintgeran.oneandonlyresorts.com

Island golfingFour Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

is already preparing for the AfrAsia Golf

Masters 2012 in December, one of the most

prestigious tournaments on the golfing

calendar. Now in its third year, the tournament

will be held from 9 to 16 December on the

resort’s ocean- fronting Ernie Els-designed

championship golf course. Pros from the

European Tour and 20 of the best French

players will be participating. Amateurs will

also be welcome at the tournament, which

features two days of Pro Am, two half-days

of Alliance, two half-days of Open Amateur

competition and the professional tournament.

+230 402 3100, fourseasons.com

© 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd. All rights reserved. In this document, “PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd in Mauritius, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member of which is a separate legal entity.

We help you create value through:

Transaction & corporate structuring

Identification of local business partners

Feasibility studies and capital raising

Assessment of investment projects

Development management

Tax planning and adviceRisk management and audits


You are an investor requiring assistance in developing a business plan in a changing tax and legal environment. You need to raise finance, or perhaps, you would like to develop a new project on your own or in joint venture with a local partner in Mauritius.

From an advisory, transaction structuring, development management, taxation or regulatory point of view, we have the knowledge you need and a thorough understanding of the local market and its regulatory framework.


Talk to us

Matching opportunities and investmentsPwC Mauritius Real Estate Industry Group

www.pwc.com/mu

André Bonieux

Shyam Mohadeb

Advisory Deals [email protected]

Real Estate Leader [email protected]

Nicolas Vaudin Real Estate Director [email protected]

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Exclusivity has a new faceWords Tammy Sutherns

Belle of the ball

The recently revamped five-star

Lux Belle Mare Hotel Resort

has newly designed Lux Villas,

a collection of just 12 exclusive

residences nestling on the shores of the east

coast of Mauritius.

The Lux Villas’ modern interiors were

designed by world-renowned British interior

designer, Kelly Hoppen. Mirroring traditional

Mauritian architecture, they have thatched

roofs, spacious open-plan living areas, a

simplicity of design and a touch of colour.

Lux Island Resort (formerly Naiade Resorts)

appointed Kelly to spice up the resort by

revamping the design. Kelly explains, ‘This

is a beachside location, so the design had to

reflect the same sort of minimalist luxury that

Brigitte Bardot made famous in Saint Tropez

in the ’60s. The more I designed, the more I

made it light and simple. My aim was to create

an uncluttered ambience to help rebalance the

body and soul.’

Each villa overlooks the pristine lagoon and

comes complete with private heated swimming

pool, 24-hour butler service, private gazebo

and full use of Lux Belle Mare Resort’s facilities.

The revamp represents a complete

relaunch of the Lux Island Resorts brand and

is the culmination of 12 intensive months of

painstaking preparation and rehearsal. Damian

Hamp-Adams, sales and marketing manager

for the Indian Ocean Real Estate Company

(IOREC), says, ‘Kelly has really gone for a

natural and earthy feel. What she has tried to

create, and what the villas are trying to create,

is a sense of a home away from home.’

The Lux Villas are being made available to

buyers and investors under the Invest-Hotel

Scheme (IHS) and buyers may choose from

three different villa styles: Prestige, Ocean

View and Beachfront. Damian says, ‘Through its

wholly owned subsidiary, Beau Rivage Co., Lux

has decided to sell this residential component

of the hotel under the IHS, involving 45 nights

per year to the owner, transferable to any of Top View of Lux Belle Mare Resort. Above A clean, minimalist interior design by Kelly Hoppen.


decor & design

Above A refurbished Lux Villa. The villas are for sale under the Invest-Hotel Scheme.

the other hotels in the Lux group.’ Through this

set-up, buyers own the lease on the villa and

can enjoy all the amenities of this exquisitely

furnished luxury resort hotel, such as food and

beverages, full-service spas, health and fitness

centres, swimming pools, business centres and

a maids service.

For the remainder of the year the

properties are entered into a rental pool

managed by Belle Mare, which also maintains

the villas to high standards. Damian says

owners can expect rental yields of about 5,5%.

He adds, ‘Buyers can bring their own

paintings and belongings and place them in

the villa. Once they leave, their personal effects

are removed and the villa is then rented out.

As soon as they return, all their belongings are

put back in the exact same spot.’

Citizens, non-citizens and companies

incorporated in Mauritius may acquire a unit

under the IHS. Prestige Villas are priced at

£873 000 (about R11,4 million), Beachfront

Villas are priced at £770 000 (about

R10 million) and Ocean View villas are priced at

£543 287 (about R7 million).

+230 208 8558, iorec.com;

luxmauritiusvillas.com

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HOUSE. A truly impressive and remarkable homewhich would make a statement anywhere in theworld!!…But available off our prestigious CoronationRoad! The genius of Louis Louw has createdsoaring spaces, a layout and flow to enhance amost elegant lifestyle, and inspiring vistas! Extensiveaccommodation with 5 reception rooms including alibrary and 5 superb bedroom suites with separateguest suite, games room with bar, theatre room,gym with steam room, wine cellar. Chefʼs kitchen,2 separate covered terraces, garaging for 7. 4 Staffrooms. A designer garden with cycads and palms– over 4800m². Generator. UFH. Tightest security.So very much to enjoy! Indeed a unique acquisition!

For an appointment to view contact Meg Dyker:082 568 0863.

SANDHURST R45 m

Web ref: 694638

NEW RELEASE - As featured on Top Billing:Prestigious address showcasing contemporary finishespar excellence, this exquisite home caters for thosewith an eye for the finest detail. Meticulously designedby architect Gary Louw and expertly finished bymaster builders, PPM Developments. The volumedentrance leads to 4 generous receptions spilling tothe entertainer's covered patio and feature pool.Gourmet dine-in kitchen with walk-in cold room.4/5 Double bedroom suites with interleading pyjamalounge. Fully contained offices/additional guestwing and study. Garaging for 3 and lux staff suites.Features incl: Ducted evaporative air cooling system,home automation and other features too numerousto mention. A home of incomparable standards!

To view call Regan: 082 320 6464.

BRYANSTON from R9.99m (ex VAT)

Web ref: 694627

W W W . H A M I L T O N S . C O . Z A

CLUSTER. Set within a secure and guarded Estate in BryanstonEast, this magnificent home offers complete privacy within atranquil environment. From the impressive d/v entrance, 3 over-sized receptions spill to the entertainerʼs covered patio, withcocktail bar, overlooking manicured gardens and feature pool.Gourmet open plan kitchen with integrated appliances. 5 Double bedrooms, with stunning bathrooms (2 en-suite) andstudy. Wine cellar. Lux staff suite and 3 garages. Ample secureguest parking.To view call Sole Agents Regan: 082 320 6464 or Christie: 082 676 4699.

BRYANSTON R6.2 m

Web ref: 707385

HOUSE. A contemporary, cutting edge home, centrally locatedand within an exclusive gated off enclosure. From the volumedentrance, spacious open plan receptions of overly generousproportions spill to the entertainerʼs covered patio overlookingindigenous gardens and feature lap pool. Gourmet o/p kitchenwith walk-in cold-room, stunning library lounge and additionalintegrated home cinema. 3 lux bedrooms (4th option) all en-suite and study. Additional lux staff/guest suite and garagingfor 2. Features include smart-home technology, piped soundand exotic natural materials throughout. Security at its best!To view call Sole agent Erica: 082 871 7669.

MORNINGSIDE in the R5 mʼs

Web ref: 235294

HOUSE. Stylish, split-level home features easy flowing recep-tion rooms with fireplaces, opening to spacious north-facingcovered terrace, charming garden and solar-heated pool. 2 Bedrooms en-suite, spacious guest cottage. Triple garageplus secure guest parking. Excellent security. Slight smaller toParktown North stand in prime position.

To view call Dee Scholtz: 083 458 3660.

PARKTOWN NORTH asking R3.6 m

Web ref: 711924

HAMILTON ’ SP R O P E R T Y P O R T F O L I O

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Independently Owned & Operated

Nobody in the World Sells More Real Estate

Call us on 021 423 4488 or visit us on www.remaxliving.co.zawww.remax.co.za

MAGNIFICENT BEACH SIDE BUNGALOW Offers from R23 999 000. This 4 bed, 4 bath (all en-suite) Beach home is completely renovated for the upmarket executive couple. Now calling all Gauteng buyers needing a weekend getaway or great investment! The bungalow consists of 2 kitchens, o/plan lounge + dining room, Large deck, Plunge pool and comes fully furnished.Michael 082 301 8740 / Sue 082 578 5496 Web ref 535791

CLIFTON R29 000 000

DEFINITIVE MASTERPIECEState of the art North-facing property with spectacular sea views. 3 Bedrooms. Wine Cellar. Rim flow pool. Double garage. Superb high end finishes throughout.

Jorg Hasenbach 082 922 3337 Web ref 523042

CAMPS BAY R14 200 000

ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOUR!SWEEPING VIEWS! Ultra modern split level family home ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining with flow to sparkling pool, jacuzzi, braai in manicured gardens. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes), lounge & dining, study and playroom. Dbl lock-up garage, mq. Open patios with magnificent ocean and mountain views. The Perfect Lifestyle!Rene 082 655 5558/Kevin 082 881 7189 Web ref 537659

FRESNAYE R12 750 000

STYLE, PANACHE AND QUALITY VIEWS!Secure home in a most desirable position. Perfectly designed for a very private lifestyle. Wrap around generous terrace with sun-filled exclusive garden & sparkling pool. Four bedrooms all en-suite. Direct access from lift into private lobby. Garage plus plus ....

Petra Davidan 082 490 6329 Web ref 517621

HIGGOVALE R12 500 000

SECURE AND ELEGANT TOWNHOUSE Superb home on 3 levels, set amongst beautiful trees. Stunning Table Mountain views – o/plan living with flow to private garden & patio. 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms. Spacious dbl garage with direct access.

Margie 082 726 9401 Web ref 480227

HIGGOVALE R5 900 000

GRACIOUS VICTORIAN HOME6 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Overlooking the De Waal Park greenbelt. The house has a landscaped garden with pool and storerooms. There is ample undercover parking for 3 cars. The security is top of the range.

Marius 082 374 1555 / Gerlinde 082 569 4644 Web ref 512487

ORANJEZICHT R5 400 000

OFFERS FROM R5 299 000Urgent Seller wants an offer! Price reduced from R6, 200,000. A state of the art newly renovated apartment right on the sea with up close and personal sea views and enclosed balcony. 3 Large bedrooms (mes), 2 bathrooms, lounge / dining, seper-ate kitchen & staff room. Electronic garage with direct access.Michael Black 082 301 8740 Web ref 535508

BANTRY BAY R5 500 000

LOCATION!! LOCATION!! In quiet pocket of Blouberg Village with Table Mountain & Sea Views! O/plan living areas with stove fireplace complete in parquet floors, kitchen (with laundry) leads to sunny informal lounge, 3 Beds - main bedroom has dressing & study area, Guest suite - bathroom & lounge area, Additional 2 baths, garden & outdoor patio, Office with sep. entrance, D/Garage.Di 082 569 3815/ Warren 082 713 6624 Property Associates 021-521 3100 Web ref 3009 38609

BLOUBERGSTRAND R4 950 000

HIGH ABOVE THE WORLD BELOWNEW RELEASE! This top floor corner N-facing immaculate furnished 2beds, bath, sep toilet apt. O/P kitchen, living area with sliding doors opening onto sundowners tiled balcony looking over Waterfront, harbour + city! L/u garage in secu-rity complex with pool, garden makes the perfect lifestyle / investment! A must to view! Kevin Greenblau 082 881 7189 Web ref 535097

GREEN POINT R1 595 000

Beyond your expectations.

VEREDestates

JUST WHAT YOU WANT011 341 1300 | [email protected] | www.vered.co.za

SANDHURSTA mansion situated in the heart of Sandhurst with magnificent views of the Magaliesburg and superb importedItalian tiles throughout. The extensive baronial size reception rooms are ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. Marvellous accommodation with a luxurious beautifully fitted master suite. This home is very unique and only oneof a kind.

For exclusive viewing please call Stephen Brick 082 5517971 or Nina Obel 082 552 7325.

SANDHURSTA marvelous family home impeccably maintained and beautifully situated in a very secluded position in Sandhurst.This prestigious home has superb accommodation and features gracious and elegant reception rooms andwonderful bedroom accommodation with magnificent garden vistas. Floodlit tennis court and huge sparkling poolset in a delightful garden, completes this picture.

For exclusive viewing please call Stephen Brick 082 5517971 or Nina Obel 082 552 7325.

agnificent 7 acre estate in the heart of Everton, KZN3 sub-divisions with two separate residences, a tennis court and heated pool.

for sale as a whole at R12 million or as 3 separate properties.

Contact Rob le Sueur on 082 450 9641 orPam Mullany 082 899 3455 Office (031) 764 0017 Fax (031) 764 0089

E-mail [email protected]

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agnificent 7 acre estate in the heart of Everton, KZN3 sub-divisions with two separate residences, a tennis court and heated pool.

for sale as a whole at R12 million or as 3 separate properties.

Contact Rob le Sueur on 082 450 9641 orPam Mullany 082 899 3455 Office (031) 764 0017 Fax (031) 764 0089

E-mail [email protected]

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You’ve dreamt of it, now own it!True African bush living at the only bush and aeroestate in the world

Estate size: 1000 ha

Stand size from 4000 m², full title

House designs are in 3 different styles being

Farmhouse

Pavilion

Thatch

650 ha of untouched wildlife reserved exclusively for owners game viewingpleasure

Breathtaking sunsets and mountain views with ample free roaming plains game

Safe environment and close to retailers, doctors and recreational facilities

1 km hard surfaced runway

Park and hanger your plane next to your bush home

Life at Zandspruit is one of peace and tranquility - a home cocooned in wild life andbush which offers a tranquil getaway from a demanding world.

The exceptional weather all year around gives you ample opportunity to explore yourenvironment with wildlife walks, horse rides or game drives.

View this tranquil setting from the comfort of your living room or pool deck.

Sunset views are magnificent treats!

This is an investment sure to keep your health and living experience a notch aboveany other.

HOEDSPRUIT - LIMPOPO - SOUTH AFRICA

Contact: +27 15 793 1192

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.zandspruit.co.za

Due to demand and interest levels we have need to expand our sales team.

Do you have a proven track record? Are you able to deal with high profileclientele?

Join this dynamic team in selling Zandspruit’s peace and tranquil lifestyle atthe only bush and aero estate in the world.

Contact Vicky Nish on +27 15 7931192 or email [email protected]

SalesAgentsneeded

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[email protected] +27 447 7453/7540

LOOKING TO RENT? 100% BEE Women entrepreneurial spirit

specializing in the upmarket rental sector.Dynamic Boutique Agency.

Contact number is 0843742274Email contact is [email protected]

011 462 7897 | 021 703 5880

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AUTOMATICS

THERMAL BUBBLE

SOLID SAFETY

LEAF COVERS

We’ve got you covered !

Shop 1 Lower Level, Illovo Square Shopping Centre, SandtonTel: 011 447 4495 Fax: 011 447 4844 Cell: 082 850 5439

There’s nothing like Frette

The Wish CollectionShop L24 Lower Level

Entrance 5 Sandton CityTel: 011 784 0408 / Cell: 082 850 5439

www.thewishcollection.co.za / www.frette.com

Cape Town’s holiday villa specialists since 2001

Over 200 luxury Atlantic Seaboard properties

Contact us now to add your property to our portfolio

rentals I management I tourism I sales

021 438 3416 [email protected] www.capeportfolios.com

LUXURY & WARMTHYOUR HOME WOULD CHOOSE

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Turnkey Offi ce Fit-Outs

Drywalling

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Design

Shaun McCallum | Tel: 031 301 0958 | Cell: 083 296 0247

Directory

[email protected] +27 447 7453/7540

LOOKING TO RENT? 100% BEE Women entrepreneurial spirit

specializing in the upmarket rental sector.Dynamic Boutique Agency.

Contact number is 0843742274Email contact is [email protected]

011 462 7897 | 021 703 5880

i n f o @ p o w e r p l a s t i c s . c o . z aw w w . p o w e r p l a s t i c s . c o . z a

AUTOMATICS

THERMAL BUBBLE

SOLID SAFETY

LEAF COVERS

We’ve got you covered !

Shop 1 Lower Level, Illovo Square Shopping Centre, SandtonTel: 011 447 4495 Fax: 011 447 4844 Cell: 082 850 5439

There’s nothing like Frette

The Wish CollectionShop L24 Lower Level

Entrance 5 Sandton CityTel: 011 784 0408 / Cell: 082 850 5439

www.thewishcollection.co.za / www.frette.com

Cape Town’s holiday villa specialists since 2001

Over 200 luxury Atlantic Seaboard properties

Contact us now to add your property to our portfolio

rentals I management I tourism I sales

021 438 3416 [email protected] www.capeportfolios.com

LUXURY & WARMTHYOUR HOME WOULD CHOOSE

Space Planning

Turnkey Offi ce Fit-Outs

Drywalling

Ceilings

Design

Shaun McCallum | Tel: 031 301 0958 | Cell: 083 296 0247


society

Celebs at the Veuve Clicquot marquee at the Inanda Africa Cup 2012 polo tournament: 1Basetsana Kumalo, Zama Kodwa, Johanna Mukoki 2Bridget

and Thabiso Khati 3Chris Coutroulis, Vanessa Carreira 4David Tlale, Hugo van der Merwe 5Faye Peters, Keenan Arrison 6Johanna Mukoki 7Pearl Thusi 8Sonia Sedibe.

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BAT SIGNALS

GATED GLAMOUREurolux’s outdoor lamps

take lighting up your

garden to another level.

The Lorena lamp’s cage is

made from steel and holds

an opal glass lens. Stores

nationwide. eurolux.co.za

SUSPENDED STYLEThe Aliba Big Suspended Light from the Modern Home Company’s

(MHCO) Karman collection is an edgy addition to any patio. An

Italian product, it’s made from fi breglass and suspended with

wire. Available from MHCO’s Cape Town and Joburg showrooms.

+27 (0)21 434 0611, +27 (0)11 262 0258, modernhome.co.za

ON THE BALLMobelli’s Orb light packs a punch

when it comes to creating a

lighting focal point outside.

Water resistant, wireless and

rechargeable, it’s activated by

remote and alternates between

four colours. Showrooms in Cape

Town, Durbs and Joburg.

+27 (0)21 512 2662,

+27 (0)31 566 5996,

+27 (0)11 268 6956, mobelli.co.za

LIGHT LITEPlaced correctly, LED lights can

deter intruders, light up a space

and highlight architectural features.

They’re also energy effi cient, long

lasting and cheap to run.

0861 LIGHTING,

lightingwarehouse.co.za

SEXY SWIMMINGNew to Spanish manufacturer,

Bover’s, outdoor range is the

Fora Mesa lamp. The stands are

made from graphite and the

light source is protected by a

medium-intensity polyethylene

globe and UV protection, making

the lamp water-resistant and

safe to use around the pool. The

Fora Mesa lamp is part of Pure

Light SA’s Fabian collection.

+27 (0)11 465 4232,

purelightsaonline.com

SITTING PRETTYWe love this pot plant-

styled lighting feature.

Delicate, pretty and

subtle, the Rasmus

tree is available from

Sirius Living & Lighting.

+27 (0)11 786 4487,

siriusliving.co.za

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Making beauty lastall over the worldAn extraordinary environment needs an extraordinary floor. That’s why you’ll find Pergo laminate floors in some of the world’s most demanding places. Like the Luxor Museum with its never-ending stream of tourists. Or the Harley- Davidson showroom in Switzerland.

It doesn’t matter whether your project is a hotel, trendy restaurant, airport, high street boutique or a private home. With a combination of stunning design and unrivalled wear resistance, Pergo helps to deliver on your promises.

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