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WESTERN CAPE
Est. 2004, Issue 278
Winner of 10 publishing awardsSEPTEMBER 2012
PropertyWIN
A SHAMWARI GETAWAY
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CONOR MCCREEDY’S SOHO APARTMENT
SA’S HOT SPACESPLUS: INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCTS & IDEAS
INTRODUCING MEERENDAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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ON THE COVERThe Kitchen & Tasting Room
@ Maison. Turn to page 11
for the full story.
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ON THE COVERMeerendal Boutique
Hotel. See page 42
for details.
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Contents
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DECOR
16 HOT DECOR & DESIGNArt and design collide
TRENDS
13 TRUTH BE TOLD …Truth Coffee’s new
headquarters
14 HOT PLATECheese, champers and
high tea
16 WHAT’S ONWhat you should be
doing this month
46 TAPPING INTO TALENTThe experts discuss
turning your kitchen
or bathroom into a
symphony of taste,
and reveal the latest
must-haves
68 TREND WATCHGet the look! Inspirational
ideas for transforming
your bathrooms
and kitchens
LUXURY
18 HOT INDULGENCE Wines, designer woollens,
spas, and a cheeky
Franschhoek hotel
DESIGN
22 AN ARTIST’S SANCTUARYWe reveal SA-born artist
Conor Mccreedy’s quirky
SoHo apartment
30 SPACES THAT SPEAK VOLUMES We take a peek at
South Africa’s ultimate
bathrooms and kitchens
42 A GRANDOLD NAMEWITH A NEW DAMEMeerendal Wine Estate
throws opens the doors to its
new boutique hotel
REAL ESTATE
49 EYES WIDE OPEN Rabie Property
Group Director Colin
Anderson looks at the
market’s infl uences
50 WESTERN CAPE RESIDENTIALWork on 97 On Strand gets
back on track
51 WESTERN CAPE COMMERCIALA green milestone for
Stellies and a good catch
in Green Point
52 SEYCHELLESTwenty-fi rst-century
design meets traditional
beach chic at Madam
Zabre Spa Retreat on
Desroches Island
54 NAMIBIADe Duine Hotel gets an
ambitious overhaul to
become the star attraction
of Henties Bay
MAURITIUSTurn to the back of the
magazine for our special
report on residential,
commercial and leisure
opportunities in Mauritius
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8 | September 2012
ED’S LETTER
Two of the busiest rooms in our houses are undoubtedly the bathroom and the kitchen. Both get the most foot tra� c, so it makes sense that these rooms should get the most thought and devotion when it comes to layout and features, design and decor, and appliances and accessories.
Kitchens are no longer a place to merely cook and eat. They are now functional spaces where family and friends can congregate and engage, catch up, play, do homework, read the paper …
Today’s kitchen has evolved and therefore its design has too. Kitchens are now masterpieces of architecture and design, pieces of art if you will, that we showcase proudly. High-gloss cupboards hide unsightly appliances, leaving gleaming surfaces uncluttered and allowed to shine in all their glory. Technology allows for us to call on espressos, ice, cold water – the list goes on – from a hidden machine at the simple touch of a button. Art and light installations merge until they are indistinguishable. Kitchens now boast TVs, wine coolers, bars, sofas … All within reach, meaning you may never need to leave the room.
The same can be said of the bathroom. Once merely a room to in which to cleanse ourselves, the bathroom now takes centre stage in the home. Bathtubs have grown, shower
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The Beluga Light by Fabbian, available from Pure
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walls have disappeared and wet rooms have emerged. Views have become important and technology and green devices rule (you can save a Third World country’s water supply with the one-touch � ush). Mouldy bathmats have been replaced by sexy concrete � oors or natural wooden planks, sauna and steam functions are now par for the course, and you can have warming towel racks, warming loo seats and even under� oor heating installed. And yet, despite all these advances, the bathroom remains our sanctuary, a serene and calming space in which to wash away the day’s problems and renew our vigour.
So important are these rooms to us and to our readers that we have devoted 10 pages to SA’s top bathrooms and kitchens. We hope you are left awestruck, inspired and a tad envious. We were.
8 | September 2012
ED’S LETTER
Two of the busiest rooms in our houses are undoubtedly the bathroom and the kitchen. Both get the most foot tra� c, so it makes sense that these rooms should get the most thought and devotion when it comes to layout and features, design and decor, and appliances and accessories.
Kitchens are no longer a place to merely cook and eat. They are now functional spaces where family and friends can congregate and engage, catch up, play, do homework, read the paper …
Today’s kitchen has evolved and therefore its design has too. Kitchens are now masterpieces of architecture and design, pieces of art if you will, that we showcase proudly. High-gloss cupboards hide unsightly appliances, leaving gleaming surfaces uncluttered and allowed to shine in all their glory. Technology allows for us to call on espressos, ice, cold water – the list goes on – from a hidden machine at the simple touch of a button. Art and light installations merge until they are indistinguishable. Kitchens now boast TVs, wine coolers, bars, sofas … All within reach, meaning you may never need to leave the room.
The same can be said of the bathroom. Once merely a room to in which to cleanse ourselves, the bathroom now takes centre stage in the home. Bathtubs have grown, shower
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The Beluga Light by Fabbian, available from Pure
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The Benjamin Mirror by Egg Designs. Simply
gorgeous. +27 (0)11 262 5940, eggdesigns.co.za
walls have disappeared and wet rooms have emerged. Views have become important and technology and green devices rule (you can save a Third World country’s water supply with the one-touch � ush). Mouldy bathmats have been replaced by sexy concrete � oors or natural wooden planks, sauna and steam functions are now par for the course, and you can have warming towel racks, warming loo seats and even under� oor heating installed. And yet, despite all these advances, the bathroom remains our sanctuary, a serene and calming space in which to wash away the day’s problems and renew our vigour.
So important are these rooms to us and to our readers that we have devoted 10 pages to SA’s top bathrooms and kitchens. We hope you are left awestruck, inspired and a tad envious. We were.
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1 David’s treasured Slayer espresso machine takes pride of place at Truth Coffee’s steampunk-
themed main bar. 2Leather booths, where patrons can enjoy Sonja’s bistro fare. 3Haldane’s
handmade communal coffee table. 4Quirky skull latte art. 5Old faithful – the Probat bag roaster.
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David Donde has been spreading his
gospel of good coffee for some
time now, via Truth Coffee, Green
Point. But now the roastery has a
new home in The Fringe precinct.
At the heart of the coffee institution’s
new home, which is also a 140-seat restaurant
headed up by food stylist, Sonja Edridge, is a
vintage 60 kg Probat bag roaster. The roaster
forms the knuckle of the space and is met by
the bar on one side and Sonja’s kitchen on
the other. The bean of David’s eye, though,
is his new Slayer espresso machine, which he
imported from Seattle and which, he claims,
sits at ‘the top of the top of the range’ of
espresso machines.
David collaborated with designer Haldane
Martin on the look of Truth Coffee’s new HQ.
‘Haldane and I worked together on a previous
project and he’s been wanting to get into
interior design for some time,’ he says. He
found a property that fitted the ‘location’ bill
perfectly – a triple-storey, 1 600 m2 building on
Buitenkant Street, but it needed to be gutted
before Haldane could begin transforming it
into the fantastical space it is today.
While the gutting was taking place, the
duo was brewing up a design based on the
sci-fi sub-genre, steampunk. ‘I’m fascinated by
steampunk,’ David says. ‘Turns out Haldane is
too!’ David describes steampunk as ‘Victorian
futurism’ and gives the Will Smith movie Wild
Wild West, with its interesting take on sci-fi
gadgets made from old-school brass, copper,
wood and leather, as an example of it. It’s from
these materials that David and Haldane have
crafted the look and feel of Truth Coffee’s new
premises. Haldane custom-designed some
of the furniture too, including the 7,5 m-long
handmade wood-and-steel communal coffee
table, whose swing-out stools give it the
appearance of something upcycled from an
old steam train. There are also smaller coffee
tables whose tops look like flat cogs made
from zinc-plated steel as well as chairs with
worn leather padding and modern frames.
And if you can’t linger, you can always grab a
coffee to go at the window bar.
‘At Truth, the bitter horror of the over-
roasted bean is avoided, the coarse grind is
banished and poor preparation is shunned,’
goes the closing line of Truth Coffee’s
manifesto. Truth is not only educating the
public about good coffee, but is also a training
ground for up-and-coming baristas. Truth be
told, they’ve come to the right place.
+27 (0)21 200 0440, truthcoffee.com
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HOT PROPERTY
HOT PLATE
DARREN BADENHORST,
the new chef at The Jonkershuis at
Grande Provence, draws his inspiration
from classic French cuisine, but he plans
to add some Oriental fl air to his dishes.
Tell us about your career highlights.
Apart from my appointment at
The Jonkershuis, I also spent a week
working with Michelin-star chef Michel
Louws from our sister property, Huka
Lodge, in New Zealand. Having the
opportunity to pick his brain and
experience his passion and knowledge
fi rst-hand was truly a high point of
my career. Where does your passion
for food and cooking stem from?
My family is passionate about food. I
was fortunate enough to grow up with
good, nutritious home-cooked meals.
Fuelling this passion is my absolute
appreciation and ever-changing interest
in the different cuisines I’ve been
exposed to. Are you shaking up the
menus at The Jonkershuis? I’m not
looking to reinvent the wheel. My goal
is to maintain the very high standards
that people have come to expect from
Grande Provence, while enhancing the
cuisine with my own unique twists and
interpretation of the classics. What
foodie trends are you inspired by? I
really do enjoy the textures, balance of
fl avours and complexity of ingredients
used in Asian cuisine, particularly
Japanese cuisine. I appreciate all styles
and cultures, and I believe they all
have something to offer. But my roots
are fi rmly in the French classics, and
they will be the main guide for my
future creations.
+27 (0)21 876 8600,
grandeprovence.co.za
Cheese delights, high tea, a gorgeous bubbly bar’s new canapé menu, and Reuben Ri� el’s protégé
ON THE MAPDrive too quickly along Station Road in Observatory and you’ll miss
the Gypsy Café. This charming bohemian eatery is tucked away next
to the elevation where the main road becomes a bridge. Visit them
and take the virtual journey with Chef Jaco Swanepoel as he, like the
gypsies, visits new lands each month by serving up specials from
Europe, Africa, Asia or the Mediterranean. The emphasis is on ‘wild’
ingredients and a rustic look and feel. +27 (0)21 448 8336
REUBEN’S RELOADEDWith a mentor like Reuben
Riffel, it’s no wonder Emile
Fortuin, a young chef with no
formal culinary qualifi cations,
has taken over the hobs as
executive chef at Reuben’s at
The Robertson Small Hotel.
Infl uenced by Cape cuisine
and his mentor’s ‘simple food’
philosophy, Emile adds an
adventurous spin to the menu.
Expect sumptuous traditional
dishes, such as groenboontjie
stew and warm beef tongue
salad with black pudding. Meat-
eaters will delight in his braised
oxtail with mascarpone soft
polenta, while vegetarians will
relish his potato spinach cakes
served with a traditional tomato
smoortjie. For the sweet-
toothed, there’s Grand Marnier
orange souffl é enriched with
Klipdrift gold chocolate foam.
+27 (0)23 626 7200,
therobertsonsmallhotel.com
Drive too quickly along Station Road in Observatory and you’ll miss
the Gypsy Café. This charming bohemian eatery is tucked away next
to the elevation where the main road becomes a bridge. Visit them
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A FINE CHEESE ’N’ WINE TIMEHolden Manz Wine Estate, in Franschhoek, is fast becoming a winelands
hotspot for all things culinary. Executive Chef Cheyne Morrisby has
now put together an assortment of tasty, creamy locally made artisanal
cheeses, paired with the estate’s fl agship Big G 2009. The cheese
is served with crunchy Melba toast and Sous Chef Stuart du Preez’s
home- made preserves, which are made out of the estate’s own locally
grown fruit. +27 (0)21 876 2729, holdenmanz.com
SIMPLY GORGEOUSSituated on Steenberg Estate, Constantia, Gorgeous By
Graham Beck is SA’s fi rst brand-exclusive bubbly bar,
where you can savour Executive Chef Garth Almazan’s
gourmet canapés with selected Graham Beck MCCs. The
fi ve stars on the menu are: sugar-cured grilled salmon trout
served with the Graham Beck Brut Rosé 2009, Saldanha
Bay oysters served with Graham Beck Brut NV, Thai ostrich
tartare served with Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs 2008,
watercress and goat’s cheese risotto croquette served with
Graham Beck Brut Zero 2005, and vanilla panna cotta with
berry and lemon grass consommé served with Graham
Beck Bliss NV. Hurry – the menu changes on 1 September.
+27 (0)21 713 7177, gorgeousbygrahambeck.com
TEA-RRIFICThe Table Bay’s daily high tea has become an even more elating
experience since the upmarket hotel added renowned luxury tea brand,
TWG Tea, to its menu. TWG Tea has the world’s largest collection of
estate harvest teas and exclusive tea blends and is served at only the
fi nest establishments the world over. Meet a friend in the Table Bay’s
lounge, which overlooks the harbour and Table Mountain, and enjoy
a three-course high tea of scones, quiches, savoury sandwiches and a
generous dessert buffet. Each course is paired with a selection of loose-
leaf TWG teas. You will roll out of there feeling terrifi c.
+27 (0)21 406 5000, tablebay.suninternational.com
SHOW US THE CHEDDARHealey’s Farmhouse Cheddar has joined Waterkloof’s stable of local food heroes.
Waterkloof wine farm adheres to biodynamic and organic farming principles, and its
commitment to the natural environment extends to all its operations, including the
restaurant. Chef Grégory Czarnecki chose Healey’s Farmhouse Cheddar because, like
Waterkloof, Healey’s takes an all-natural approach to the production of its cheese. It is aged
for anywhere from 8 to 24 months and contains no artifi cial colours or preservatives. You
can sample Healey’s Farmhouse Cheddar at Waterkloof’s restaurant or buy your own from
Waterkloof’s tasting lounge. +27 (0)21 847 0480, healeys.co.za;
+27 (0)21 858 1292, waterkloofwines.co.za
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HOT PLATE
DARREN BADENHORST,
the new chef at The Jonkershuis at
Grande Provence, draws his inspiration
from classic French cuisine, but he plans
to add some Oriental fl air to his dishes.
Tell us about your career highlights.
Apart from my appointment at
The Jonkershuis, I also spent a week
working with Michelin-star chef Michel
Louws from our sister property, Huka
Lodge, in New Zealand. Having the
opportunity to pick his brain and
experience his passion and knowledge
fi rst-hand was truly a high point of
my career. Where does your passion
for food and cooking stem from?
My family is passionate about food. I
was fortunate enough to grow up with
good, nutritious home-cooked meals.
Fuelling this passion is my absolute
appreciation and ever-changing interest
in the different cuisines I’ve been
exposed to. Are you shaking up the
menus at The Jonkershuis? I’m not
looking to reinvent the wheel. My goal
is to maintain the very high standards
that people have come to expect from
Grande Provence, while enhancing the
cuisine with my own unique twists and
interpretation of the classics. What
foodie trends are you inspired by? I
really do enjoy the textures, balance of
fl avours and complexity of ingredients
used in Asian cuisine, particularly
Japanese cuisine. I appreciate all styles
and cultures, and I believe they all
have something to offer. But my roots
are fi rmly in the French classics, and
they will be the main guide for my
future creations.
+27 (0)21 876 8600,
grandeprovence.co.za
Cheese delights, high tea, a gorgeous bubbly bar’s new canapé menu, and Reuben Ri� el’s protégé
ON THE MAPDrive too quickly along Station Road in Observatory and you’ll miss
the Gypsy Café. This charming bohemian eatery is tucked away next
to the elevation where the main road becomes a bridge. Visit them
and take the virtual journey with Chef Jaco Swanepoel as he, like the
gypsies, visits new lands each month by serving up specials from
Europe, Africa, Asia or the Mediterranean. The emphasis is on ‘wild’
ingredients and a rustic look and feel. +27 (0)21 448 8336
REUBEN’S RELOADEDWith a mentor like Reuben
Riffel, it’s no wonder Emile
Fortuin, a young chef with no
formal culinary qualifi cations,
has taken over the hobs as
executive chef at Reuben’s at
The Robertson Small Hotel.
Infl uenced by Cape cuisine
and his mentor’s ‘simple food’
philosophy, Emile adds an
adventurous spin to the menu.
Expect sumptuous traditional
dishes, such as groenboontjie
stew and warm beef tongue
salad with black pudding. Meat-
eaters will delight in his braised
oxtail with mascarpone soft
polenta, while vegetarians will
relish his potato spinach cakes
served with a traditional tomato
smoortjie. For the sweet-
toothed, there’s Grand Marnier
orange souffl é enriched with
Klipdrift gold chocolate foam.
+27 (0)23 626 7200,
therobertsonsmallhotel.com
Drive too quickly along Station Road in Observatory and you’ll miss
the Gypsy Café. This charming bohemian eatery is tucked away next
to the elevation where the main road becomes a bridge. Visit them
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HOT PROPERTY
HOT PLATE Summer decor trends, inspiring designer vessels and delicate illustrations
HOT PROPERTY
Wo
rds
Genevie
ve F
isher
BEATRIX DU TOIT of BDT
Interior Architecture & Design recently
completed the interior design of Camps
Bay Beach villas. She gives us her take
on design and inspiration.
How would you describe your approach
to design? I always approach design
with an enquiring mind, wondering
what I will discover next. Every project
and client is unique, thus I have to be
open and willing to let the individuality
of the project bring out the best ideas
that I can offer. However, this does
not close the door to the unforeseen,
and that is where the fun resides in the
design process – in the moments that
are whimsical and spontaneous. What
current design trends inspire you? I am
aware of but not infl uenced by trends.
My main source of inspiration has always
been the clients – their needs, wants and
vision. The latter requires a subtle dance,
to bring interiors to life, which in itself
is inspiring. Career highlights? Taking
the leap to start my own business has
been the biggest highlight so far. It has
given me the opportunity to explore
a new business model and way of
designing. I can question the traditional
approach and do things differently.
Who inspires you? To name just one
person is almost impossible. I’ve met so
many talented people – photographers,
architects … Even the gentleman selling
hand-made cards outside Lifestyles
On Kloof. It is the creative individuals
themselves who inspire me, because
passion is at the heart of what they do.
+27 (0)83 443 5228, beatrixdutoit.co.za
WILD AT HOMEFor Summer 2012, Woolworths is taking the mix ’n’ match trend to a brighter level. Stripes and
spots in an array of summery colours, including reds, mauves, oranges, greens and blues, adorn
the crockery and bedding, while tropical infl uences of bright jungle fl orals and birds – what
the Woollies Home teams calls the ‘Bahia’ theme – feature in the home accessories. There’s
something for everyone who’s looking to add a touch of summer decor fun to his or her
interiors. 0860 022 002, woolworths.co.za
DESIGNER TECHProfessionals in the interior and exterior design industries as well as those working
with 3D modelling all know the genius of InteriCAD T5, a fully independent CAD and
photorealistic rendering platform. A new version has recently been launched with new
features and local content, offering an all-in-one solution to today’s design projects, large
or small, residential or commercial. +27 (0)21 461 7044, furnspace3d.co.za
16 | September 2012
HOT PROPERTY
HOT PLATE Summer decor trends, inspiring designer vessels and delicate illustrations
HOT PROPERTY
Wo
rds
Genevie
ve F
isher
BEATRIX DU TOIT of BDT
Interior Architecture & Design recently
completed the interior design of Camps
Bay Beach villas. She gives us her take
on design and inspiration.
How would you describe your approach
to design? I always approach design
with an enquiring mind, wondering
what I will discover next. Every project
and client is unique, thus I have to be
open and willing to let the individuality
of the project bring out the best ideas
that I can offer. However, this does
not close the door to the unforeseen,
and that is where the fun resides in the
design process – in the moments that
are whimsical and spontaneous. What
current design trends inspire you? I am
aware of but not infl uenced by trends.
My main source of inspiration has always
been the clients – their needs, wants and
vision. The latter requires a subtle dance,
to bring interiors to life, which in itself
is inspiring. Career highlights? Taking
the leap to start my own business has
been the biggest highlight so far. It has
given me the opportunity to explore
a new business model and way of
designing. I can question the traditional
approach and do things differently.
Who inspires you? To name just one
person is almost impossible. I’ve met so
many talented people – photographers,
architects … Even the gentleman selling
hand-made cards outside Lifestyles
On Kloof. It is the creative individuals
themselves who inspire me, because
passion is at the heart of what they do.
+27 (0)83 443 5228, beatrixdutoit.co.za
WILD AT HOMEFor Summer 2012, Woolworths is taking the mix ’n’ match trend to a brighter level. Stripes and
spots in an array of summery colours, including reds, mauves, oranges, greens and blues, adorn
the crockery and bedding, while tropical infl uences of bright jungle fl orals and birds – what
the Woollies Home teams calls the ‘Bahia’ theme – feature in the home accessories. There’s
something for everyone who’s looking to add a touch of summer decor fun to his or her
interiors. 0860 022 002, woolworths.co.za
DESIGNER TECHProfessionals in the interior and exterior design industries as well as those working
with 3D modelling all know the genius of InteriCAD T5, a fully independent CAD and
photorealistic rendering platform. A new version has recently been launched with new
features and local content, offering an all-in-one solution to today’s design projects, large
or small, residential or commercial. +27 (0)21 461 7044, furnspace3d.co.za
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BRIGHT OUTDOORSThe Platform lounge set by German manufacturer Rausch is a modular, L-shaped
outdoor seating solution that’s minimalist, chic and comfy. Made from fi breglass
and Kevlar, the hardy shell of Platform pieces is easy to clean, has a non-corrosive
foam core and can withstand the elements. The large cushions are made from
Sunbrella acrylic fabric and are perfect for the outdoors. To add a bit of disco
fl ash, the Platform lounge set comes standard with remote-controlled LED lights
that light up the furniture from underneath. Available from Mobelli.
+27 (0)21 512 2662, mobelli.co.za
THAT’S A WRAP!Artist and illustrator Mandi Garbman recently
launched her company, Unwrapped, much to
the delight of those who appreciate delicate
illustrations. She’s had her designs printed
onto stationery and home accessories,
including tea towels, scatter cushions, table
runners, fabrics and bed linen. Mandi’s
designs include wild fl owers and animals and
landscapes. She also does bespoke
design work. +27 (0)83 658 3122,
unwrapped.co.za
DESIGN BUZZIndustrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue is
renowned for his interpretation of nature
as well as for his use of natural materials.
This season sees the introduction
of imaginative lighting pieces from
Cobonpue’s world-wide design initiative,
Hive. Under Cobonpue’s mentorship, this
design collective uses organic, locally
sourced materials to produce handmade
lighting and home accessories. The
fascinating object above, for example, is
the Dragon’s Tail hanging lamp. Available
from Weylandts. designbyhive.com;
+27 (0)21 914 1433, weylandts.co.za
The Platform lounge set by German manufacturer Rausch is a modular, L-shaped
CUE ‘CURVACEOUS’StyleBox, a project by furniture supplier, Box Living, is a beautifully curated range of
fi ne handcrafted vases, bowls and other vessels. Launched this July, the collection is
characterised by organic shapes in hand-turned timber and porcelain. Texture and scale
defi ne the collection. The products are tactile and range in size from the adoringly dainty to
the grand. stylebox.co.za
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HOT INDULGENCE
HOT PROPERTY
Wines, destinations, fashion and toys to brighten up your winter days
A HITCH IN TIMECape Town-based business Cowgirl
Blues specialises in designer-crafted
knitwear made from quality wool
and mohair from the Karoo as well
as from other natural fi bres. Its range
includes clothing, accessories and
decor items. All the manufacturing is
done by hand. Taking the personal
touch a step further, Cowgirl Blues
gives its products familiar names,
such as Erika (loop-knit mohair/ wool
chair seat cover), Eva (mohair/ wool
blend shoulder bag), Chloe (kid
mohair/silk shawl), Victoria
(pure- wool snood) and Harry
(woolen neckwarmer).
+27 (0)83 445 1150,
cowgirlblues.co.za
INGENIOUS WINEMAKINGNederburg’s new vintages of Ingenuity are now available, and they do not disappoint. We
tried the Ingenuity White 2010, a combination of Sauvignon Blanc (39%), Chardonnay,
Semillon, 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
from selected Edgars stores and jewellers
+27 (0)11 706 2377,
pandora.net
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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
THE SKINNY ON FRANSCHHOEKDelicious Hotel is the no-frills younger sister of the boutique
Le Quartier Français hotel. There are three room styles – Itsy Bitsy,
Teeny Weeny and Bigger than a Bikini – and less fussing makes
for a cheaper stay. But, guests may choose some little luxuries
from the ‘Supe-Up My Stay’ menu. Side orders include breakfast at
Le Quartier Français, World-Famous Sticky Buns, Devilish Daiquiris,
gym access (to work it all off) and daily room cleaning (as opposed
to every three days). Delicious is listed among Elle UK’s Five Best
New Hotels 2012. +27 (0)21 876 4232, delicioushotels.com
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An Artist’s
Words and photographs Deborah Curtis-setchell
Conor Mccreedy magic has transformed a Lower Manhattan factory shell into an upmarket Chelsea home
sanctuary
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Acclaimed South African artist Conor Mccreedy has been equally obsessed with Picasso and the idea of New York for as long as his mom, Carole, can remember.
For Conor, the youngest artist in history to have a solo exhibition at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park, a fixture in the New York art world, setting up home in the Big Apple was a natural choice: when you have slept at home on a South African farm for over a decade, with images of the iconic Chrysler and Empire State buildings swinging strategically above your headboard, complementing a naive display of your own school art, it is only a matter of time before your creativity and boyhood dreams manifest in bricks, mortar and the keys to a 3 000sq. ft (2 800m2) Chelsea penthouse and art studio above the meat-packing district in Lower Manhattan, with the real Empire State Building in triumphant view.
‘The knowledge that as a child I had roamed free with lions on several hundred acres of Tuli savannah on a Botswana game reserve should have served as a red flag to any New York real estate
broker saddled with a shoestring budget and the task of finding me living quarters spacious enough to accommodate my grand aspirations coupled with an entire collection of 9ft × 5ft paintings on the most densely populated island on the planet,’ says Conor. ‘But 50 “rejected’”apartment blocks later, Ron Malin was still standing and pointing Mom and me in the direction of an old glue gun and drill factory in the densest industrial suburb of Manhattan, bordering the High Line.’
The High Line was built in the 1930s as an elevated bridge above the cheek-by-jowl, smoke-belching factories between 9th and 30th streets on the West Side and was used for railing milk, other dairy products and meat to the retail outlets, without congesting the residential streets or endangering the communities below. A group of landscape architects recently restored the High Line as a public park and walkway. It stands more than 9m above the still-seething streets, bridging the gap between old and new. Like the town planners, Conor saw the potential in rising above the stark streets and rough neighbourhood as
well as the charm in living in a factory warehouse, with its raw brick walls, ceilings littered with strips of aluminium drill hook rails, wooden pigeonholes, clusters of suspended industrial lighting and a red steel door with an illuminated exit sign above it.
‘What immediately sold me on this pad was one glimpse of that historic facade of the Empire State Building majestically framed by the floor-to-ceiling sash windows, and two skylights flooding the screed floors with this amazing light, the sort of surreal light that exhorted Monet and Manet to pick up their paintbrushes and embark on their respective masterpieces. Also, the sight of private helicopters landing across the gleaming Hudson River on the West Side Highway directly opposite could have been the opening scene of a Spielberg blockbuster and helped clinch the deal,’ says Conor. He had to do some serious blockbusting himself to break through the solid concrete dividing wall/cupboard, in order to create a brighter bedroom alcove, hitherto only separated from the open-plan living area by fringed red velvet theatre curtains.
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Opening page The Blue Lady hangs in the living room, which is filled with a mix of old and
new finds. This spread, left Antique meets modern. Fresh lilies complete the effect. Above
The view that clinched the sale. Below The marble for the kitchen counter was found on site.
He also came up with a typically imaginative plan to convert a huge oak-framed gate into a giant screen for viewing his own digital blockbusters. He removed all the wiring, antique nuts, bolts and wooden frames and stretched canvas over the exposed framework and attached it to the living room wall. He then suspended a camera from one of the drill hooks to project onto this makeshift cinema screen.
The original glue gun factory shell was not without its hidden gems, including a vast marble countertop in the kitchen area, wall brackets for tool storage that could serve as bookshelves, a magnificent Victorian ball-and-claw bath and washstand, and the ‘Trump’ card, a wooden deck with 360° city views stretching as far as the New York Sound.
Conor embarked on a restoration job to rival the High Line in its ingenuity and creativity, transforming discarded items and garbage from the streets below into bespoke collectible accessories. There is a benefit to having your design-astute mother alongside you. Carole – an accomplished architectural designer and a Pratt graduate in her own right – was unfazed by
being assigned the task of assembling two chandeliers from scratch.
Conor had talked a local antiques dealer into selling him the glass parts at a reduced price rather than the end product. Carole says it was one of the worst mistakes she’s ever made: ‘Three days and multiple wounds later, we hung the darn things up on the gun glue hook railings. But, I must admit, the blood, sweat and tears were worth it when I saw how spectacularly “Swarovski” they looked!’
There are other perks to residing downtown, if you can dispel any notions of elitism, and in spite of his private-school background, Conor has found every advantage in embracing his working-class neighbours, who have proven perhaps infinitely more loyal than the Park Avenue equivalent.
‘The first guy I befriended was the night watchman from the Gotham Wholesale Seafood Factory next door. Despite the lingering fishy smell on the threshold, Ellison, or ‘Elle’ as I called him, used to invite me into the factory fridges on nights when I was expecting mates around for dinner, to help myself
‘Al PAcino APProved of
the scent of mAssed
white orchids nestling in
bots, flickering Jo mAlone
cAndles And uncorked bordeAux
sAint-Émilion’
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Opening page The Blue Lady hangs in the living room, which is filled with a mix of old and
new finds. This spread, left Antique meets modern. Fresh lilies complete the effect. Above
The view that clinched the sale. Below The marble for the kitchen counter was found on site.
He also came up with a typically imaginative plan to convert a huge oak-framed gate into a giant screen for viewing his own digital blockbusters. He removed all the wiring, antique nuts, bolts and wooden frames and stretched canvas over the exposed framework and attached it to the living room wall. He then suspended a camera from one of the drill hooks to project onto this makeshift cinema screen.
The original glue gun factory shell was not without its hidden gems, including a vast marble countertop in the kitchen area, wall brackets for tool storage that could serve as bookshelves, a magnificent Victorian ball-and-claw bath and washstand, and the ‘Trump’ card, a wooden deck with 360° city views stretching as far as the New York Sound.
Conor embarked on a restoration job to rival the High Line in its ingenuity and creativity, transforming discarded items and garbage from the streets below into bespoke collectible accessories. There is a benefit to having your design-astute mother alongside you. Carole – an accomplished architectural designer and a Pratt graduate in her own right – was unfazed by
being assigned the task of assembling two chandeliers from scratch.
Conor had talked a local antiques dealer into selling him the glass parts at a reduced price rather than the end product. Carole says it was one of the worst mistakes she’s ever made: ‘Three days and multiple wounds later, we hung the darn things up on the gun glue hook railings. But, I must admit, the blood, sweat and tears were worth it when I saw how spectacularly “Swarovski” they looked!’
There are other perks to residing downtown, if you can dispel any notions of elitism, and in spite of his private-school background, Conor has found every advantage in embracing his working-class neighbours, who have proven perhaps infinitely more loyal than the Park Avenue equivalent.
‘The first guy I befriended was the night watchman from the Gotham Wholesale Seafood Factory next door. Despite the lingering fishy smell on the threshold, Ellison, or ‘Elle’ as I called him, used to invite me into the factory fridges on nights when I was expecting mates around for dinner, to help myself
‘Al PAcino APProved of
the scent of mAssed
white orchids nestling in
bots, flickering Jo mAlone
cAndles And uncorked bordeAux
sAint-Émilion’
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‘LouiSe waS bLown away by my “crazy JameS bond anticS”, and with a few SipS of champagne and the Sight of my paintbruSheS StaShed in a SiLver champagne bucket – it waS a 007 home run’
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‘LouiSe waS bLown away by my “crazy JameS bond anticS”, and with a few SipS of champagne and the Sight of my paintbruSheS StaShed in a SiLver champagne bucket – it waS a 007 home run’
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to fresh crayfish and prawns straight out of the export crates. We ate like kings! I repaid him with a couple of my paintings, probably some of the most inspired Atlantic Waves I ever produced on a seafood diet. I knew my apartment was safe as houses, with Elle and his fish knives on the doorstep. In fact, I have him to thank in my quest to seduce my first girlfriend in New York, Scottish actress, Louise Lytton.
‘I arrived home on our first date, having forgotten my keys at a SoHo restaurant, and old Elle, armed with his forklift, came to my rescue, right on cue, and hoisted me 10 floors up the side of the building, through one of the sash windows. ‘Louise was blown away by my “crazy James Bond antics”, and with a few sips of champagne and the sight of my paintbrushes stashed in a silver champagne bucket, it was a 007 home run. She proceeded to bring Al Pacino around for crayfish a few weeks later. When I told him that in Scent Of A Woman he reminded me of my wild Irish grandfather, Francis William, he promptly adopted a heavy Irish accent for the rest of the evening and threw in the regular ‘hoo-hah!’ as he approved of the scent of massed white orchids nestling in pots, flickering Jo Malone candles and uncorked
Bordeaux Saint-Émilion. The outside smell of fresh fish didn’t seem to phase him at all.’
Streetwise Conor has a nose for a bargain as well as an eye for detail. He salvaged a solid partners’ desk – the ripped leather added character – off the street, a leather Ralph Lauren ottoman and chair from a second-hand store, and a Persian carpet and solid metal aviator chest from the famous Garage antique market between 25th and 27th. His only extravagances are brand-new navy Ralph Lauren silk cushions and leather trays and a mountain of African-themed coffee table books, his ‘most precious possessions’.
And who needs wall accessories when your uptown friends bring 20 bottles of Veuve Cliquot to a party, and you immediately recycle the bottles as a Damien Hirst-type wall display?
Right out of Boardwalk Empire comes another of Conor’s downtown mates, ‘Baby’ Sal, son to one of New York’s construction mogul’s, ‘Big Salvatore’
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Previous spread A theatre curtain separates living room from the bedroom, which features the reconstructed chandeliers. This page, clockwise from top The
living room doubles as Conor’s studio, where the famous silver champagne bucket holds his paintbrushes; sunlight streams through the skylight and washes over
Conor’s quirky apartment; Conor’s beloved collection of coffee table books about Picasso, other artists and designers, and South Africa.
Termini. ‘Baby’ Sal helped Conor with all his domestic and exhibition installations and it was he who introduced Conor to the benefits of taking a short drive up the Connecticut coast to scour Montauk Beach in a rainstorm. They returned to 29 West Street with enough driftwood to make a fence for the penthouse deck, and enough starfish to hang decoratively alongside the potpourri of pots and
pans in the kitchen. ‘I love the sea and anything that reminds me of it,’ says Conor.
No Conor sanctuary would be complete without his trademark blue canvasses extending beyond the separate studio into the adjacent living area. His favourite, the Picasso-inspired portrait, The Blue Lady, hangs against the raw brick backdrop and is even more compelling than the Empire State Building’s
silhouette against the skyline. ‘This is my sanctuary from the outside world, and that is one tough outside world,’ says Conor contentedly, gesturing towards it. ‘At the end of the day, you have to be able to enter through that red door, feel surrounded by harmony and light and want to reach out immediately for your blue paint. Oh … And a few king prawns on ice!’ conormccreedy.com
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Words Genevieve Fisher and Nicky Manson
SPACES THAT SPEAK
We bring you inspiring bathrooms and kitchens that excite the senses
If done right, bathrooms and kitchens are guaranteed deal clinchers when it comes to the sale of a home – just ask any estate agent. Of all the rooms in a home, bathrooms and kitchens work the hardest, so functionality is key, but equally important are aesthetics that excite the senses. Here are a few remarkable bathrooms and kitchens that do just that.
VOLUMES
QUANTUM OF SILENCEThis spectacular en-suite bathroom belongs to the ‘James Bond House’ in Pezula Estate in Knysna. The
remarkable setting is very much a defi ning feature of the home. The house was designed by Greg Truen
of Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), and no expense was spared in its design or
technologies. The bathroom is set off from the bedroom by a curtain instead of a door, creating a more
intimate effect and keeping the suite open and airy. The free-standing oval bath is set against a glass wall,
creating the effect of being suspended above both the Indian Ocean and the waves crashing against the
dramatic cliffs below. What better way to enjoy a spectacle of nature than from a warm bath?
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Words Genevieve Fisher and Nicky Manson
SPACES THAT SPEAK
We bring you inspiring bathrooms and kitchens that excite the senses
If done right, bathrooms and kitchens are guaranteed deal clinchers when it comes to the sale of a home – just ask any estate agent. Of all the rooms in a home, bathrooms and kitchens work the hardest, so functionality is key, but equally important are aesthetics that excite the senses. Here are a few remarkable bathrooms and kitchens that do just that.
VOLUMES
QUANTUM OF SILENCEThis spectacular en-suite bathroom belongs to the ‘James Bond House’ in Pezula Estate in Knysna. The
remarkable setting is very much a defi ning feature of the home. The house was designed by Greg Truen
of Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), and no expense was spared in its design or
technologies. The bathroom is set off from the bedroom by a curtain instead of a door, creating a more
intimate effect and keeping the suite open and airy. The free-standing oval bath is set against a glass wall,
creating the effect of being suspended above both the Indian Ocean and the waves crashing against the
dramatic cliffs below. What better way to enjoy a spectacle of nature than from a warm bath?
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RESTFUL REDThe refurbishment of this bathroom was part of a broader renovation done to a home in Sandton, Gauteng. Sharon Fihrer of Head Interiors
oversaw the design of this quiet, beautiful bathroom, where the client can indulge in their favourite pastime of reading in the bath, which
naturally also forms the focal point of the room. The bathtub is located in the centre of view from the entrance of the room, underneath the
skylight and close to a large window. The white of the bathtub is enhanced by the deep rust red of the walls. These colours combine to create a
soothing, almost ethereal space.
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ROCKING ITThis Great Karoo guest lodge in the
hills of the Sneeuberg Nature Reserve
belongs to Charlotte Daneel of
La Grange Interiors in Franschhoek.
With her expert eye for design, she
oversaw the construction of the lodge
in a reclamation project that saw
as much of the original stonework
as possible being retained and a lot
of the construction materials being
sourced from the immediate surrounds.
The lodge’s main-en-suite bathroom
was one of the nodes to be rebuilt
from scratch, and Charlotte wanted
to give it a natural, earthy feel with
a modern twist. All the stonework
in this bathroom was made by local
stonemasons. A standout feature is
the recess above the basin, which has
been hewn out of the dolostone from
the original dwelling. Most of the fi rst
homes in the area were built from
stone, which is why the shelving in
this bathroom has been crafted out of
stone instead of wood. Concrete has
been used along the walls and bath, to
add a contemporary touch.
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MINIMALIST MAGICEver since she and her husband, Philip, decided to renovate, designer Regina Rüther has been collecting references and
creating a mood board for her dream bathroom. The couple enlisted Lello Design, a young design lab in Cape Town, and
briefed them to transform the pokey master bathroom into a minimalist space that wasn’t just functional, but also well
integrated with the new master bedroom. To achieve this, the designers at Lello Design have used Italian tiles of various shapes
and sizes and brought them to life by fl ooding the bathroom with light. Wooden fi ttings have been used to add some warmth
to the space and bring in a natural element.
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ROCKING ITThis Great Karoo guest lodge in the
hills of the Sneeuberg Nature Reserve
belongs to Charlotte Daneel of
La Grange Interiors in Franschhoek.
With her expert eye for design, she
oversaw the construction of the lodge
in a reclamation project that saw
as much of the original stonework
as possible being retained and a lot
of the construction materials being
sourced from the immediate surrounds.
The lodge’s main-en-suite bathroom
was one of the nodes to be rebuilt
from scratch, and Charlotte wanted
to give it a natural, earthy feel with
a modern twist. All the stonework
in this bathroom was made by local
stonemasons. A standout feature is
the recess above the basin, which has
been hewn out of the dolostone from
the original dwelling. Most of the fi rst
homes in the area were built from
stone, which is why the shelving in
this bathroom has been crafted out of
stone instead of wood. Concrete has
been used along the walls and bath, to
add a contemporary touch.
Natu
ral
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MINIMALIST MAGICEver since she and her husband, Philip, decided to renovate, designer Regina Rüther has been collecting references and
creating a mood board for her dream bathroom. The couple enlisted Lello Design, a young design lab in Cape Town, and
briefed them to transform the pokey master bathroom into a minimalist space that wasn’t just functional, but also well
integrated with the new master bedroom. To achieve this, the designers at Lello Design have used Italian tiles of various shapes
and sizes and brought them to life by fl ooding the bathroom with light. Wooden fi ttings have been used to add some warmth
to the space and bring in a natural element.
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MONOCHROMATIC MAGICDesigned by MLB Architects and featuring interiors by Les Harbottle
Design, this bathroom belongs to the penthouse suite of Pepper Club
Hotel. The double-storey suite has a modern, sophisticated look inspired
by the glam apartments of New York’s high society. Parquet fl ooring,
voluminous spaces and opulent chandeliers characterise the suite, and
this aesthetic carries through to the main-en-suite bathroom, which
follows a monochromatic scheme and features classic consoles, oversized
oval mirrors, crystal light fi ttings, marble fl ooring and an oval jet-bath. The
bathroom’s grandest feature, however, is its view of Table Mountain. Mo
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THE MARBLE EFFECTThis bathroom forms part of a newly
built home in Senderwood, Gauteng,
undertaken by Nico van der Meulen
Architects. It is called the Glass House,
and by looking at the main-en-suite
bathroom, you can see why. On one
side the bathroom is lined with fl oor-to-
ceiling glass sliding doors that open up
completely and overlook the garden, so
that, in Nico’s words, the client can bathe
al fresco. The sense of space is enhanced
by the orientation of the room, which
admits a lot of sunlight, as well as by the
mirrors, which have gaps in them too, to
let in even more natural light. A modern
aesthetic has been achieved through the
laying of a light, bright marble fl oor and
the fi tting of a clean-lined square bath.
M Square Lifestyle Designs have added
their touch, using interior accessories,
such as light-coloured vases that pick up
on the shades in the marble and overhead
strips of sandblasted oak (the strips also
accommodate the air-conditioning ducts).
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ALL INCLUSIVEPod Boutique Hotel in Camps Bay is the accommodation of choice of visiting design afi cionados.
Not only is it in a prime location – a few metres up from the Camps Bay strip – but it is also an
example of exceptional contemporary design. Pod was designed by Greg Wright Architects
(GWA), who were briefed to create a contemporary, elegant hotel brand. The minimalist design
language of this penthouse’s bathroom has been softened by the use of natural materials,
resulting in a large, airy space that’s characterised by the extensive use of natural stone, designer
sanitaryware and an open shower.
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A SERENE SPACEThis master bathroom in a private
home in Plett exudes sophistication
and elegance while evoking feelings
of calm and quiet. The objective of
Head Interiors’ Shereen Firher was
to create a serene, tranquil space
where the views of the sea and the
mountains provide the drama. The
all-white colour scheme and simple
but luxurious interior reinforce this
goal: nothing competes with the
stunning vista.
BAREFOOT CHICThis uber-luxurious main-en-
suite bathroom forms part of a
fi ve-star villa, 26 Sunset Avenue,
Llandudno, which overlooks
the beach and lies adjacent to
Sandy Bay. The house itself
was designed by well-known
architect, Johan Slee, who drew
inspiration from both the area’s
light and its natural surrounds.
This bathroom is essentially a wet
room, which is an indication of
the overall philosophy that this
property was built on: barefoot
luxury. You don’t have to worry
about walking around wet, as the
water drains away through the
wooden fl oorboards. As with the
rest of the home, this room has
been designed to maximise on the
180° vistas of the Atlantic Ocean,
as the glass and mirrors present
you with a view from anywhere in
the room.
A SERENE SPACEThis master bathroom in a private
home in Plett exudes sophistication
and elegance while evoking feelings
of calm and quiet. The objective of
Head Interiors’ Shereen Firher was
to create a serene, tranquil space
where the views of the sea and the
mountains provide the drama. The
all-white colour scheme and simple
but luxurious interior reinforce this
goal: nothing competes with the
stunning vista.Head
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SEX APPEALDesigned by Fabrizio Cavazzuti from Chic Products, this kitchen in a
Johannesburg home is the epitome of sophistication and chic design. The brief
called for a contemporary tailor-made boutique space that combined design
and functionality. And the result is fl awless. The Porto Cervo range that has
been used for the cabinetry incorporates a dark wenge oak with transparent
doors, creating a sleek and uncluttered space.
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SEX APPEALDesigned by Fabrizio Cavazzuti from Chic Products, this kitchen in a
Johannesburg home is the epitome of sophistication and chic design. The brief
called for a contemporary tailor-made boutique space that combined design
and functionality. And the result is fl awless. The Porto Cervo range that has
been used for the cabinetry incorporates a dark wenge oak with transparent
doors, creating a sleek and uncluttered space.
Chic
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EFFICIENT BY DESIGNThis contemporary kitchen forms part of a
newly built home in Bryanston, Johannesburg,
and was designed by Blu-Line, who specialise
in luxury kitchens. The client wanted a modern,
clean-lined, uncluttered kitchen – a space that
would fi t the overall design of the home. The
house itself was designed by Nico van der
Meulen Architects, and the interiors were done
by M Square Lifestyle Design. Makassar ebony
timber, black glass, wall cladding, high-gloss
lacquer, light quartz stone and an attractive
island counter have been employed in the
kitchen, to complement the luxurious, modern
aesthetic evident in the rest of the home. The
kitchen also features many functionalities
not visible to the naked eye, such as non-slip
rubber matting, stainless steel cutlery and
utensil inserts, and knife blocks and steel spice
wracks and drip trays within the drawers. We
love kitchens that not only have a bit of gloss
and sparkle, but also work effi ciently.
GRAND OPENINGThe owners of this new home on
Linksfi eld Ridge, Johannesburg,
worked with Aurelio Cimato of
Cimato & Moroldo Architects Inc.
on the design of the property. They
wanted the kitchen to be the hub of
the home, and so they decided on an
open-plan, contemporary design that
was light, clutter-free and allowed
for easy access to all appliances.
There is a multifunctional central
island where friends and family can
socialise over drinks or informal
meals. The scullery, work area, cold
room and pantry are separate from
the kitchen. The entire space opens
up directly onto a covered patio
with braai area, pool and views of
the Johannesburg skyline. High-tech
designer Smeg appliances have been
installed, as have natural stone fl oors,
white Technistone countertops
and timber, creating a space that
epitomises luxurious modern living.
EFFICIENT BY DESIGNThis contemporary kitchen forms part of a
newly built home in Bryanston, Johannesburg,
and was designed by Blu-Line, who specialise
in luxury kitchens. The client wanted a modern,
clean-lined, uncluttered kitchen – a space that
would fi t the overall design of the home. The
house itself was designed by Nico van der
Meulen Architects, and the interiors were done
by M Square Lifestyle Design. Makassar ebony
timber, black glass, wall cladding, high-gloss
lacquer, light quartz stone and an attractive
island counter have been employed in the
kitchen, to complement the luxurious, modern
aesthetic evident in the rest of the home. The
kitchen also features many functionalities
not visible to the naked eye, such as non-slip
rubber matting, stainless steel cutlery and
utensil inserts, and knife blocks and steel spice
wracks and drip trays within the drawers. We
love kitchens that not only have a bit of gloss
and sparkle, but also work effi ciently.
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With thanks to …
Blu-Line, 0860 548 464, blu-line.co.za
Chic Products, +27 (0)11 325 2342, chicproducts.co.za
Head Interiors, +27 (0)11 325 2700, headinteriors.co.za
Give It Bag, +27(0)21 424 59 46, give-it-bag.com
Perfect Hideaways, +27 (0)21 790 0972, perfecthideaways.co.za
Pod, +27 (0)21 438 8550, pod.co.za
Jawitz Properties, +27 (0)11 656 0888, jawitz.co.za
Living on Location, +27 (0)21 439 0770, livingonlocation.co.za
Nico van der Meulen Architects, +27 (0)11 789 5242, nicovdmeulen.com
Seeff, +27 (0)21 481 1044, seeff.com
Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, +27 (0)11 886 8070, sothebysrealty.co.za
GETTING IT RIGHT WITH WHITEThe kitchen of this modern home in Hyde
Park, Johannesburg, is a great example of
how you can soften a stark, clinical look by
using natural fi nishings – in this case, wood.
White marble tiles for the fl oors and clean
white countertops have been contrasted
with timber cabinets and a timber panel in
the overhead bulkhead. The kitchen has been
fi tted with high-end appliances, including a
Miele coffee machine and a free-standing, six
burner gas hob and oven by Smeg.
WARMING WOODSilverbay Villa on the West Coast is the
holiday home of SAOTA’s Greg Truen. Its
thatched roof allows it to blend in with
the slopes leading down to the secluded
Stompneusbaai. The villa’s spacious
open-plan living/kitchen/dining area and
the pool courtyard, separated by fl oor-to-
ceiling glass sliding doors, are all on the
top fl oor. The kitchen node is designed
for entertaining – the fridges, freezers
and wash-up areas are concealed,
leaving only the gas hob, microwave and
faucet visible. The most striking feature
of this kitchen is the use of timber and
the overall natural aesthetic and colour
palette, enhanced by the thatched roof,
and light fi ttings that resemble birds’
nests. The long oak table (designed
by James Mudge) and wooden stools
contribute to the warm look.
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GETTING IT RIGHT WITH WHITEThe kitchen of this modern home in Hyde
Park, Johannesburg, is a great example of
how you can soften a stark, clinical look by
using natural fi nishings – in this case, wood.
White marble tiles for the fl oors and clean
white countertops have been contrasted
with timber cabinets and a timber panel in
the overhead bulkhead. The kitchen has been
fi tted with high-end appliances, including a
Miele coffee machine and a free-standing, six
burner gas hob and oven by Smeg.
leaving only the gas hob, microwave and
faucet visible. The most striking feature
of this kitchen is the use of timber and
the overall natural aesthetic and colour
palette, enhanced by the thatched roof,
and light fi ttings that resemble birds’
nests. The long oak table (designed
by James Mudge) and wooden stools
contribute to the warm look.
Jaw
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Bringing the outside inThis beautiful beach house in Brittania Bay on the West Coast is everything you would imagine this type of home to be. A relaxed
seaside aesthetic with cool grey tones refl ects the surrounds, and an open-plan living area adjoins the outdoor deck. There is,
however, an element of glamour and luxury evident throughout the home, particularly in the kitchen. The owners enjoy cooking,
and they wanted a semi-professional kitchen where they could entertain friends and family while whipping up a meal. The kitchen
features a large oven with gas hob, a prep sink, scullery with deep sinks, and top-of-the-range dishwashers. The treasures of this
sea chest are the sliding doors, which enable the open-plan living/kitchen area to open up completely so that the divide between
home, beach and ocean disappears.
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Bringing the outside inThis beautiful beach house in Brittania Bay on the West Coast is everything you would imagine this type of home to be. A relaxed
seaside aesthetic with cool grey tones refl ects the surrounds, and an open-plan living area adjoins the outdoor deck. There is,
however, an element of glamour and luxury evident throughout the home, particularly in the kitchen. The owners enjoy cooking,
and they wanted a semi-professional kitchen where they could entertain friends and family while whipping up a meal. The kitchen
features a large oven with gas hob, a prep sink, scullery with deep sinks, and top-of-the-range dishwashers. The treasures of this
sea chest are the sliding doors, which enable the open-plan living/kitchen area to open up completely so that the divide between
home, beach and ocean disappears.
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At last! Secure living in the Hen and Chicken Estate, Upper Claremont, Cape Town.ADARE
Place
With its wooded avenues, views of Table Mountain and convenient location, the Hen & Chicken Estate in Upper Claremont has long been
one of Cape Town’s most desirable addresses. Having found this perfect location, Urban Space has set about creating an elegant secure estate -
a first in this most exclusive portion of Upper Claremont.
the homesSeven magnificent homes of between 590m2 and 847m2 to be constructed on plots ranging from 990m2 to 2800m2. The architecture at Adare Place is classic, elegant and timeless combining spacious contemporary living with the opportunity to choose from a superb selection of quality finishes. Flexibility is one of the many benefits of buying off plan with Urban Space.
Each purchaser has the option of not only designing the interior layout of their home but also increasing or decreasing the overall square meterage to suit their needs.
securityUrban Space caters for every aspect of your safety and security as follows:• Access control with a secure, manned gatehouse• Electric fencing, infra red beams and security cameras will encompass the entire perimeter at Adare Place• Security cameras will be monitored by the gatehouse and an “off site” monitoring service.• Independent alarm system for each home with additional infra-red beams in each garden• Entry point and perimeter security cameras linked to your home’s audio visual connection• ‘IntruderPrufe’ glass installed in all windows and doors• Motorised security barriers integrated into the landing in order to secure upstairs areas• An intercom linked to the gatehouse
locationIn close proximity to:• Bishops, Herschel, Springfield Convent, SACS, Western Province Prep and Westerford Schools• The University of Cape Town• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens• World-class shopping at Cavendish Square and Constantia Village
• Newlands Cricket and Rugby stadiums• A wide range of restaurants offering everything from fine dining to casual family fare• Steenberg, Westlake, Rondebosch and Royal Cape Golf Courses• Two Virgin Active gyms• Excellent medical facilities at Claremont, Kingsbury and Constantiaberg Hospitals
Adare Place. From R11 995 000
including VAT
AERIAL VIEW
www.urbanspace.co.za
www.adareplace.co.za
Marketed by
Barbara ManningMobile: + 27 (0) 83 407 3656 Tel: + 27 (0) 21 673 [email protected]
Mark UptonMobile: + 27 (0) 82 890 2888Tel: + 27 (0) 21 683 [email protected]
At last! Secure living in the Hen and Chicken Estate, Upper Claremont, Cape Town.ADARE
Place
With its wooded avenues, views of Table Mountain and convenient location, the Hen & Chicken Estate in Upper Claremont has long been
one of Cape Town’s most desirable addresses. Having found this perfect location, Urban Space has set about creating an elegant secure estate -
a first in this most exclusive portion of Upper Claremont.
the homesSeven magnificent homes of between 590m2 and 847m2 to be constructed on plots ranging from 990m2 to 2800m2. The architecture at Adare Place is classic, elegant and timeless combining spacious contemporary living with the opportunity to choose from a superb selection of quality finishes. Flexibility is one of the many benefits of buying off plan with Urban Space.
Each purchaser has the option of not only designing the interior layout of their home but also increasing or decreasing the overall square meterage to suit their needs.
securityUrban Space caters for every aspect of your safety and security as follows:• Access control with a secure, manned gatehouse• Electric fencing, infra red beams and security cameras will encompass the entire perimeter at Adare Place• Security cameras will be monitored by the gatehouse and an “off site” monitoring service.• Independent alarm system for each home with additional infra-red beams in each garden• Entry point and perimeter security cameras linked to your home’s audio visual connection• ‘IntruderPrufe’ glass installed in all windows and doors• Motorised security barriers integrated into the landing in order to secure upstairs areas• An intercom linked to the gatehouse
locationIn close proximity to:• Bishops, Herschel, Springfield Convent, SACS, Western Province Prep and Westerford Schools• The University of Cape Town• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens• World-class shopping at Cavendish Square and Constantia Village
• Newlands Cricket and Rugby stadiums• A wide range of restaurants offering everything from fine dining to casual family fare• Steenberg, Westlake, Rondebosch and Royal Cape Golf Courses• Two Virgin Active gyms• Excellent medical facilities at Claremont, Kingsbury and Constantiaberg Hospitals
Adare Place. From R11 995 000
including VAT
AERIAL VIEW
www.urbanspace.co.za
www.adareplace.co.za
Marketed by
Barbara ManningMobile: + 27 (0) 83 407 3656 Tel: + 27 (0) 21 673 [email protected]
Mark UptonMobile: + 27 (0) 82 890 2888Tel: + 27 (0) 21 683 [email protected]
42 | September 2012
ON SHOW
Words Genevieve FisherPhotographs Fiona Barclay Smith
A grAnd old nAme With A neW dAme
Viniculture stalwart Meerendal Wine Estate is welcoming guests to its
new boutique hotel
42 | September 2012
ON SHOW
Words Genevieve FisherPhotographs Fiona Barclay Smith
A grAnd old nAme With A neW dAme
Viniculture stalwart Meerendal Wine Estate is welcoming guests to its
new boutique hotel
thepropertymag.co.za | 43
ON SHOW
Meerendal Wine Estate has a 300-year history steeped in South African viniculture. It was one the first wine farms in SA to grow Pinotage, the
varietal of grape that has become a South African superstar, and the legacy of this estate continues to be one of foresight and innovation – but not in the way you might think.
No new grape varietals are being cultivated here, but what the owners have recently developed is a luxury boutique hotel – one of only a handful in the Durbanville area.
Meerendal Wine Estate GM Willi Botha says, ‘When the current owners acquired the farm in 2004, it was always part of their vision to eventually have a luxury accommodation offering, to enhance the other facilities and amenities of the farm.’
The owners enlisted Boogertman & Partners Architects to help improve on the property by constructing new outbuildings and upgrading the existing buildings, with the architecture of the manor house informing the design aesthetic of the rest.
The manor house once housed the estate’s restaurant, but in March this year its conversion to a new boutique hotel was complete.
Boogertman & Partners Associate Architect, Catherine Sidebottom, oversaw the refurbishment. ‘The brief was quite simple,’ she says. ‘The most important thing was to retain the integrity of the original house, but upgrade it into an elegant, upmarket accommodation offering.’ Apart from turning a courtyard into bathrooms for two of the suites, no major structural changes were made to the manor house. New ceilings have been installed, and the original floors and ceilings have been refurbished.
The result of the three-month project is a classy hotel with five charming suites, an elegant guest lounge and a welcoming reception area.
The suites are named after the different grape varietals produced on the farm: Pinotage, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sémillon and Merlot – all of which have a different look and feel that comes across in M Square Interiors’ Madelein Meyer’s contemporary yet classic design.
Specialist furniture manufacturer, Meyer & Ferreira, worked closely with Madelein to build the majority of the hotel’s furniture. From the extra-length king-size beds, air-conditioning system, LCD flat screen TV with DSTV bouquet, espresso machine and fully stocked mini bar to the Egyptian cotton sheets, imported Molton Brown toiletries and embroidered bathrobes and slippers, no luxury has been spared.
Situated in the idyllic Tygerberg Hills, with enchanting views of the Boland mountains and the estate’s vineyards, Meerendal Boutique Hotel rightly serves as a wedding venue too.
Willi tells us about a wedding that is taking place at the estate soon. The bride-to-be and her mother came to consult about the big day, and it so happens the mother is the daughter of one of the farm’s prior owners, and the manor house was her childhood home. ‘When we took her on a tour of the new hotel, she had tears welling up in her eyes,’ says Willi. ‘We still have a few bottles from her father’s vintage that he made himself. I’m sure the new dame won’t mind those corks being popped on the big day!’
44 | September 2012
ON SHOW
Gossow & Harding Construction, +27 (0)21 511 3101
QDP Lighting & Electrical Design, +27 (0)82 567 8128
Brackenfell Electrical Contractors, +27 (0)21 981 2609
Left The Daikin range of air conditioners is a remarkable
blend of iconic design and engineering excellence. Daikin’s
Intelligent Eye motion sensor detects whether anyone is
in the room. When the room is empty, the unit switches
to economy mode, and restarts when a person enters
the room. The inverter monitors and adjusts ambient
temperature, dramatically reducing energy consumption.
Above Brackenfell Electrical Contractors has been operating
in the electrical construction industry in the Western Cape
and Boland areas since 1983. The company’s main focus
is on planning, designing and construction, and it services
domestic, commercial, industrial, retail and residential
projects. Opposite, top The wooden and upholstered
furniture was manufactured and supplied by Meyer & Ferreira
Furniture, which also provided a turnkey decorating service to
Meerendal Boutique Hotel. Situated in Stikland, Bellville, the
65-year-old family business manufactures quality furniture,
including lounge, bedroom, dining room and office furniture,
and its classic pieces will enhance any room in the home.
Opposite, bottom right Situated in Paarl and operating in
the Boland and the Cape Peninsula, Isipani Construction is
a building contractor and property developer, specialising
in commercial, retail, industrial, government and residential
construction. Opposite, bottom left The guest bathrooms
are fitted with Libra’s elegant and spacious Mario Novella
free- standing baths. Founded in Cape Town in 1979, Libra
moved to Johannesburg in 2010. Together, Libra Bathrooms,
Plexicor Baths and Vaal Sanitaryware form the sanitaryware
division of Dawn Group and they all offer cost-effective,
reliable products for a wide variety for markets.
Daikin, 0860-DAIKIN
44 | September 2012
ON SHOW
Gossow & Harding Construction, +27 (0)21 511 3101
QDP Lighting & Electrical Design, +27 (0)82 567 8128
Brackenfell Electrical Contractors, +27 (0)21 981 2609
Left The Daikin range of air conditioners is a remarkable
blend of iconic design and engineering excellence. Daikin’s
Intelligent Eye motion sensor detects whether anyone is
in the room. When the room is empty, the unit switches
to economy mode, and restarts when a person enters
the room. The inverter monitors and adjusts ambient
temperature, dramatically reducing energy consumption.
Above Brackenfell Electrical Contractors has been operating
in the electrical construction industry in the Western Cape
and Boland areas since 1983. The company’s main focus
is on planning, designing and construction, and it services
domestic, commercial, industrial, retail and residential
projects. Opposite, top The wooden and upholstered
furniture was manufactured and supplied by Meyer & Ferreira
Furniture, which also provided a turnkey decorating service to
Meerendal Boutique Hotel. Situated in Stikland, Bellville, the
65-year-old family business manufactures quality furniture,
including lounge, bedroom, dining room and office furniture,
and its classic pieces will enhance any room in the home.
Opposite, bottom right Situated in Paarl and operating in
the Boland and the Cape Peninsula, Isipani Construction is
a building contractor and property developer, specialising
in commercial, retail, industrial, government and residential
construction. Opposite, bottom left The guest bathrooms
are fitted with Libra’s elegant and spacious Mario Novella
free- standing baths. Founded in Cape Town in 1979, Libra
moved to Johannesburg in 2010. Together, Libra Bathrooms,
Plexicor Baths and Vaal Sanitaryware form the sanitaryware
division of Dawn Group and they all offer cost-effective,
reliable products for a wide variety for markets.
Daikin, 0860-DAIKIN
thepropertymag.co.za | 45
ON SHOW
Meyer & Ferreira Furniture, +27 (0)21 948 6911
Cape Core Construction, +27 (0)83 282 9285
Isipani Construction, +27 (0)21 868 3008
Professionals List
Brackenfell Electrical Contractors – Electrical Construction, Planning and Design: +27 (0)83 284 0217, [email protected], brackenfellelec.co.za
DAIKIN – Air Conditioning: 0860-DAIKIN, daikin.co.za
Isipani Construction – Construction: +27 (0)21 868 3008, [email protected], isipani.co.za
Libra Bathrooms – High-Quality Sanitary-Grade Acrylic Baths: +27 (0)16 360 6000, librabath.co.za
Meerendal Boutique Hotel – Hospitality: +27 (0)21 975 1655, [email protected], meerendal.co.za
Meyer & Ferreira Furniture – Wooden and Upholstered Furniture Manufacturing: +27 (0)21 948 6911, [email protected], meyerandferreira.co.za
Libra Bathrooms, +27 (0)16 360 6000
ASK THE EXPERTS
46 | September 2012
ASK THE EXPERTS
TAP INTO TALENT
Photographs Tim LakeLocation Pepper Club Hotel
� e experts on turning your kitchen or bathroom into a symphony of taste
ASK THE EXPERTS
46 | September 2012
ASK THE EXPERTS
TAP INTO TALENT
Photographs Tim LakeLocation Pepper Club Hotel
� e experts on turning your kitchen or bathroom into a symphony of taste
thepropertymag.co.za | 47
ASK THE EXPERTSASK THE EXPERTS
+27 (0)21 511 7888
fl ushbathrooms.co.za
What look is hot in bathrooms
right now? We see very linear
and minimalist designs trending,
with a particular focus on black
fi nishes. What’s the quickest way
of making over a bathroom?
There is no quick fi x, in my
opinion. My advice would be that
once you’ve decided to renovate,
go for well-known brands in the
industry, thus ensuring quality as
well as reliable after-sales service.
What’s considered a luxury
purchase for bathrooms? Digital
overhead showers, giving you a
spa experience in the comfort of
your own home … Pure bliss.
If someone could add just one
of your products to his or her
bathroom, what would you
recommend? A Villeroy & Boch
free-standing bath. Their designs
make such an amazing focal
point, infusing cutting-edge
design with remarkable comfort.
FLUSH BATHROOM INTERIORS
What look is hot in kitchens
and bathrooms right now?
In bathrooms, the use of
plain monotone colour
tiles accentuated with
a touch of decor in the
form of a tile or mosaic is
naturally complemented
with contemporary designer
sanitaryware. And, by adding
a touch of fl air with an
extraordinary designer tap and
mixer, you will create a timeless
look. What’s the quickest way
of making over a kitchen or
bathroom? The replacement
of splashback tiles between
cupboards and above the hob
can do wonders for the look of
your entire kitchen. Retiling is a
must when redoing a bathroom,
unless the tiles are still in good
condition and trendy. The
replacement of your sanitaryware
and taps will go hand in hand
with the tiles, so be careful
of approaching a bathroom
renovation as a quick fi x. What’s
considered a luxury purchase
for kitchens and bathrooms?
Shower heads can be rather
eccentric, with their various spray
settings and lighting effects.
Consider buying water-saving
taps and shower mixers/heads.
If someone could add just one
of your products to his or her
kitchen or bathroom, what
would you recommend? The
Grandangolo basin from Hatria
is just stunning. Available up to
1 300 mm in length.
+27 (0)21 425 4192
italcotto.co.za
ITALCOTTO
What look is hot in kitchens
and bathrooms right now?
For kitchens, I love combining
glass and LED lighting, and I
have started applying the same
effect to bathrooms. I am very
excited about the project I’m
currently on because the client
is allowing me a lot of freedom
in the process. All the vanities
will be lit up from below the
countertop, and the main vanity
will be a lightbox made out of
white glass. I always love playing
with light to showcase all my
products. What’s the quickest
way of making over a kitchen
or bathroom? There’s no quick
fi x. For bathrooms, allow four
weeks, and for kitchens, allow
six weeks. It is essential to bring
an expert on board to guide you
through the process and make
sure you use quality products
that suit your needs. If someone
could add just one of your luxury
products to his or her kitchen
or bathroom, what would
you recommend? Grohe has a
wonderful tap called the Grohe
Blue, with an integrated water
fi ltration system. It’s not only a
good tap, but super-stylish too!
+27 (0)21 465 4750
kitchenemporium.co.za
KITCHEN EMPORIUM
What look is hot in kitchens
right now? The combination
of wood fi nishes and neutral
colours in a matt fi nish is in
high demand. There is also a
defi nite trend towards fi nishes in
glass and bamboo. What is the
quickest way of making over
a kitchen? Identify what your
kitchen is lacking, determine a
budget for it and pursue that
item. Makeovers also range from
updating the hinges and handles
on doors to simpler tasks, such
as adding a splashback or a
new environmentally friendly
countertop. What’s considered
a luxury purchase for kitchens?
Integrated appliances are still
high on the list, I would say.
Integrated multifunction coffee
machines and integrated steam
ovens are the new have-to-have
appliances, as are integrated
bin systems designed for easy
recycling. If someone could add
just one of your products to
his or her kitchen, what would
you recommend? Other than
one of our kitchens, we would
recommend soft-closing drawer
runners and hinges. Everyone
needs that extra packing space,
and our pantry unit with stainless
steel shelving solves all storage
needs. Some wooden cutlery
inserts or adjustable organising
boxes never go amiss either.
+27 (0)21 514 5100
kitchenshow.co.za
KITCHEN SHOW
Michelle Solomon
Sales Manager
Paolo CarloneMarketing Director
Mark RossiOwner
Riaan VenterOperations Manager
48 | September 2012
ASK THE EXPERTS
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
Brennan MendayDeputy Managing Director
0861 372 653
franke.co.za
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
+27 (0)31 579 1900
classictrading.net
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. 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? 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 water fi ltration systems are
becoming essential to ensuring
the health of your family.
Arief MoosaDirector
Clinton SoutterNational Sales Manager
+27 (0)21 461 0180
lavo.co.za
What look is hot in kitchens
and bathrooms right now?
We have found that there is
a big movement towards the
moulded resin baths within the
Lavo ranges, due to their organic
shapes and the matt silkiness
of the material. To complement
the baths, Globo has brought
out two designer ranges of matt
white glazed toilets and basins.
The matt white sanitaryware
gives the bathroom a soft, warm
feeling, in contrast to the stark
cold shininess of the high-gloss
products. There are many chrome
shiny silver mixers available;
however, Quadro Design
manufactures satin stainless steel
mixers and offers four different
bathroom ranges and a selection
of kitchen mixers. The stainless
steel mixers complement the
matt-fi nished products in the
bathroom and the stainless steel
sinks and stoves in the kitchen.
What’s considered a luxury
purchase for kitchens and
bathrooms? A free-standing bath
is usually the luxury item in the
bathroom. It can be the main
feature in the bathroom, and it
is very important for relaxing
and bathing.
Kate CameronOwner
LAVO BATHROOM CONCEPTS FRANKE KITCHEN
SYSTEMS
48 | September 2012
ASK THE EXPERTS
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
Brennan MendayDeputy Managing Director
0861 372 653
franke.co.za
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
+27 (0)31 579 1900
classictrading.net
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. 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? 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 water fi ltration systems are
becoming essential to ensuring
the health of your family.
Arief MoosaDirector
Clinton SoutterNational Sales Manager
+27 (0)21 461 0180
lavo.co.za
What look is hot in kitchens
and bathrooms right now?
We have found that there is
a big movement towards the
moulded resin baths within the
Lavo ranges, due to their organic
shapes and the matt silkiness
of the material. To complement
the baths, Globo has brought
out two designer ranges of matt
white glazed toilets and basins.
The matt white sanitaryware
gives the bathroom a soft, warm
feeling, in contrast to the stark
cold shininess of the high-gloss
products. There are many chrome
shiny silver mixers available;
however, Quadro Design
manufactures satin stainless steel
mixers and offers four different
bathroom ranges and a selection
of kitchen mixers. The stainless
steel mixers complement the
matt-fi nished products in the
bathroom and the stainless steel
sinks and stoves in the kitchen.
What’s considered a luxury
purchase for kitchens and
bathrooms? A free-standing bath
is usually the luxury item in the
bathroom. It can be the main
feature in the bathroom, and it
is very important for relaxing
and bathing.
Kate CameronOwner
LAVO BATHROOM CONCEPTS FRANKE KITCHEN
SYSTEMS
thepropertymag.co.za | 49
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Colin Anderson
residential & commercial
Rabie Property Group Director Colin Anderson explains why the group has renewed its development activity and why it’s focusing on sustainable building
Colin Anderson,
Director, Rabie Property Group
The commercial property market is cyclical and is influenced by three main factors, namely the investment market, the occupier market and the development
industry. The investment market is generally outside the industry’s direct control, as it is influenced by the risk and returns of all asset classes and the global financial markets. The occupier market is driven by supply and demand and overall economic growth. The development industry is the third and most influential market, as it controls the production of new space.
The property market experiences peaks and troughs, and these are directly related to the supply and demand for new space. This cycle is further influenced by the fairly long lead-time necessary for bringing new stock to the market (18 to 24 months, assuming the land is appropriately zoned). As vacancies start to drop, increasing rents start to support new developments. Therefore, if one waits too long to begin a new development, it is possible that the project could be delivered as demand starts to slow down and development reaches its maximum.
So the million-dollar question is, where are we now in this cycle? The answer depends on the vacancy
figure in the specific node in which the development is to be situated. One also needs to consider the quality and size of the available premises that make up the total vacant space.
Using Century City as a case study, we find that the vacancy figure has come down from a high of 13% in 2008 to the current figure of below 6%. It is generally believed that when the vacancy level moves below 6% it is an indication that the market is moving out of a slump towards a period of higher demand, if not a boom.
I am also often asked whether or not all new developments should be Green-Star rated. I think we are still a while away from that situation, because there will always be occupiers who are extremely cost sensitive. Having said that, I do not believe that green buildings are that much more expensive – certainly not when compared with a corporate office building.
Because property is a cash-flow business, anything that improves that cash flow should make commercial sense. Internationally, green buildings are achieving higher rentals than lower-rated buildings because there is strong demand for them. More tenants are starting to understand the principle of ‘total cost
of occupation’ and are therefore not using the rate-per-square-metre as the sole yardstick for choosing new premises. Rental is only on one of a tenant’s overheads (the single largest contributor to overheads is probably salaries).
Not only does the Green Star rating process strive to make buildings far more efficient, but it also encourages architects and other professionals to design buildings which are more desirable and productive spaces to work in.
A Green-Star-rated building is more likely to be a ‘future proof ’ building, namely a building that will deliver improved rental growth and higher capital values, as compared with unrated buildings, which may experience longer vacancy periods and could become obsolete.
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Eyeing the TygerTen years ago, Mvelaprop began developing the Tyger Waterfront, a mixed-use development with over 1 000 apartments and a large amount of
office and retail space. Many buyers expected to achieve high rentals from day one, but it’s only now that they’re beginning to see good returns on
their investment, says Paul Abbott, Rawson Properties franchisee for the Tyger Waterfront. Paul has 175 units in his rental portfolio and he expects
this figure to double within the next year. He says units renting for below R5 000 are in demand, with one- and two-bedroom units renting from
R4 400 to R7 000 a month and three-bedroom apartments renting from R6 500 to R15 000 a month. He says things are also improving on the sales
side, although prices have not yet returned to the levels at which most of the apartments originally sold. +27 (0)21 658 7100, rawson.co.za
Stranded no moreThe building that has been standing unfinished for two years on Strand’s
Beach Road, in the spot where the Rialto Cinema used to be, has been
bought by local businessmen André du Plessis and Arjan Ockhuisen,
who have renamed it ‘97 On Strand’ and who, by November, will have
transformed it into a luxury apartment block of 31 units set out over nine
floors, and one or more convenience stores on the ground floor. Abrie
Jordaan of Somerset West-based Jordaan Architects is responsible for
upgrading the building and says he aims to unlock its full potential. The
main contactor on the project is PPR Constructions, led by CEO Pierre
Uys, who says that this project will provide the perfect showcase for the
company’s quality finishes. +27 (0)82 255 9555, 97onstrand.com
Exceptional estate livingFew new developments have as much to offer as Adare Place, high-
end developer Urban Space’s exclusive security estate in the Southern
Suburbs. Set on stands ranging from 991m2 to 2 800m2, these seven
homes offer everything the modern family could ask for, and then some.
First, there’s their location, that sought-after corner of Upper Claremont
known as the Hen & Chicken Estate. It's one of a handful of suburbs
sheltered from the southeaster and is close to top schools, great shopping
and entertainment, the CBD and the V & A Waterfront. Then there’s the
attention to detail. From the choice of bespoke finishes and eco-friendly
design elements to the large living spaces and landscaped gardens,
every aspect of these homes has been considered, planned and designed
to meet the most exacting standards. Because they’re buying off plan,
buyers have the flexibility to change the interior layout to meet their
needs. Every aspect of safety is catered for: the entire development is
access controlled and surrounded by electric fencing, and state-of-the-art
security systems are integrated into each home, giving homeowners the
peace of mind to enjoy the special quality of life and sound investment
that Adare Place offers. +27 (0)21 701 6401, urbanspace.co.za
50 | September 2012
western cape Residential
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Eyeing the TygerTen years ago, Mvelaprop began developing the Tyger Waterfront, a mixed-use development with over 1 000 apartments and a large amount of
office and retail space. Many buyers expected to achieve high rentals from day one, but it’s only now that they’re beginning to see good returns on
their investment, says Paul Abbott, Rawson Properties franchisee for the Tyger Waterfront. Paul has 175 units in his rental portfolio and he expects
this figure to double within the next year. He says units renting for below R5 000 are in demand, with one- and two-bedroom units renting from
R4 400 to R7 000 a month and three-bedroom apartments renting from R6 500 to R15 000 a month. He says things are also improving on the sales
side, although prices have not yet returned to the levels at which most of the apartments originally sold. +27 (0)21 658 7100, rawson.co.za
Stranded no moreThe building that has been standing unfinished for two years on Strand’s
Beach Road, in the spot where the Rialto Cinema used to be, has been
bought by local businessmen André du Plessis and Arjan Ockhuisen,
who have renamed it ‘97 On Strand’ and who, by November, will have
transformed it into a luxury apartment block of 31 units set out over nine
floors, and one or more convenience stores on the ground floor. Abrie
Jordaan of Somerset West-based Jordaan Architects is responsible for
upgrading the building and says he aims to unlock its full potential. The
main contactor on the project is PPR Constructions, led by CEO Pierre
Uys, who says that this project will provide the perfect showcase for the
company’s quality finishes. +27 (0)82 255 9555, 97onstrand.com
Exceptional estate livingFew new developments have as much to offer as Adare Place, high-
end developer Urban Space’s exclusive security estate in the Southern
Suburbs. Set on stands ranging from 991m2 to 2 800m2, these seven
homes offer everything the modern family could ask for, and then some.
First, there’s their location, that sought-after corner of Upper Claremont
known as the Hen & Chicken Estate. It's one of a handful of suburbs
sheltered from the southeaster and is close to top schools, great shopping
and entertainment, the CBD and the V & A Waterfront. Then there’s the
attention to detail. From the choice of bespoke finishes and eco-friendly
design elements to the large living spaces and landscaped gardens,
every aspect of these homes has been considered, planned and designed
to meet the most exacting standards. Because they’re buying off plan,
buyers have the flexibility to change the interior layout to meet their
needs. Every aspect of safety is catered for: the entire development is
access controlled and surrounded by electric fencing, and state-of-the-art
security systems are integrated into each home, giving homeowners the
peace of mind to enjoy the special quality of life and sound investment
that Adare Place offers. +27 (0)21 701 6401, urbanspace.co.za
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WESTERN CAPE Commercial
Green milestone in StelliesThe refurbished Millennia Park offi ce building in Stellenbosch is the fi rst refurbished building in the country to be awarded a fi ve-star Green Star SA
Offi ce v 1 Design certifi cation from the Green Building Council (GBCSA). More than 96% of the original 29-year-old architectural masterpiece was
retained, and it is now the new head offi ce of investment holding company, Remgro, accommodating about 120 Remgro staff members. Compared
with developing a green building from scratch, refurbishing a building to meet GBCSA’s standards comes with a whole other set of challenges.
Remgro enlisted TV3 Architects, construction project management company Bornman & Associates and quantity surveyor CP de Leeuw Stellenbosch
to complete the project. Additional consultants, such as landscape architects, freshwater ecologists, environmental consultants and geo-hydrological
consultants, were also brought on board. The refurbished building will consume about 30% less electricity than the original and is expected to realise
water savings of about 79%. 0861 042 272, gbcsa.org.za; +27 (0)21 888 3000, remgro.com
It is encouraging to see tenants like Remgro appreciating the bene� ts of Green
Star-rated buildings and refurbishing their premises along these lines
– Colin Anderson, Director, Rabie Property Group
Wider Blu yonderThe Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront Cape Town has just undergone
a refurbishment of its 108 standard superior rooms, which entailed
newly designed bathrooms and new bedroom furnishings. A minimalist
Scandinavian aesthetic inspires the new look and feel of the rooms,
and a feature wall in each provides a point of interest. ‘Because our
guests are savvy travellers, it’s important to provide them with updated
and sleek rooms that will fi t their needs. In addition to updating the
rooms, we’ve also introduced a clean and stylish room design in order
to maximise fl oor space. This gives the rooms a more open feel, and
ultimately improves the experience of our guests,’ says General Manager
Michael Rathgeb. +27 (0)21 441 3000, radissonblu.com
A good catchLand Equity Investments, a property investment, development
and private equity company, is busy redeveloping Green Point’s
70 Prestwich (the old I & J building) into a triple-A-plus offi ce
block. The block is almost complete and offers ample parking,
excellent security and easy access to all of Cape Town’s major
highways and to the city centre itself. Peerutin Architects is behind
70 Prestwich’s modern design, and Kyle Roux Interiors has decked
out the interiors with contemporary fi nishings and furniture.
The redevelopment of Phase 1 cost R11 million. The block offers
approximately 6 200 m2 worth of commercial offi ce space and
100 m2 of retail space, including a Vida e Caffè coffee shop on the
ground fl oor. Expect asking rentals of R120/m2 for offi ce space.
+27 (0)87 354 5050, landequity.co.za
52 | September 2012
At €12 000 (roughly R121 000) a night, Madam Zabre Spa Retreat is the most expensive getaway in Seychelles. Situated on the private Desroches
Island Resort, the 767m² retreat has been thoughtfully designed with both contemporary and natural design elements in mind.
It can accommodate six adults in three spacious bedrooms. The rooms are air-conditioned and have glass fronts overlooking the ocean and the retreat’s lush jungle surrounds. The bedrooms have bamboo screens that slide back completely, blurring boundaries between the interior and exterior.
The bedrooms lead onto a large wooden sundeck. Each room has a private rim-flow swimming pool, indoor and outdoor showers, an outdoor bath, a large living and entertainment area and a modern kitchen fitted with Miele appliances.
Inspired by the natural surroundings, the rooms have timber decking, bamboo ceilings, tactile wall coverings, as well as bleached timber walls, terrazzo floors and woven bamboo shutters.
Facilities include Wi-Fi, satellite television, a DVD player and an iPod connection. The retreat also has its own spa, which offers a range of Elemental Herbology treatments. Personal chefs, butlers and
trained ‘spa angels’ (masseuse) are available on request, as are private Escape Spa treatment rooms.
For the more adventurous guests who wish to go exploring, kayaks and bicycles are on hand.
Desroches Island General Manager Renee Leslie, says, ‘Desroches Island is enthusiastic to position itself at the forefront of luxury accommodation in Seychelles. We have responded to the needs of our distinguished guests by expertly crafting a lavish sanctuary in which they can experience and appreciate the tranquillity of the island and all that it has to offer.’
+248 422 9003,
desroches-island.com
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breathtaking getaways in Seychelles.
1Guest rooms at Madam Zabre Spa Retreat offer complete privacy. 2Views from the
bedroom. 3Indulging in a private massage. 4A blissful bathroom with outdoor bath.
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52 | September 2012
At €12 000 (roughly R121 000) a night, Madam Zabre Spa Retreat is the most expensive getaway in Seychelles. Situated on the private Desroches
Island Resort, the 767m² retreat has been thoughtfully designed with both contemporary and natural design elements in mind.
It can accommodate six adults in three spacious bedrooms. The rooms are air-conditioned and have glass fronts overlooking the ocean and the retreat’s lush jungle surrounds. The bedrooms have bamboo screens that slide back completely, blurring boundaries between the interior and exterior.
The bedrooms lead onto a large wooden sundeck. Each room has a private rim-flow swimming pool, indoor and outdoor showers, an outdoor bath, a large living and entertainment area and a modern kitchen fitted with Miele appliances.
Inspired by the natural surroundings, the rooms have timber decking, bamboo ceilings, tactile wall coverings, as well as bleached timber walls, terrazzo floors and woven bamboo shutters.
Facilities include Wi-Fi, satellite television, a DVD player and an iPod connection. The retreat also has its own spa, which offers a range of Elemental Herbology treatments. Personal chefs, butlers and
trained ‘spa angels’ (masseuse) are available on request, as are private Escape Spa treatment rooms.
For the more adventurous guests who wish to go exploring, kayaks and bicycles are on hand.
Desroches Island General Manager Renee Leslie, says, ‘Desroches Island is enthusiastic to position itself at the forefront of luxury accommodation in Seychelles. We have responded to the needs of our distinguished guests by expertly crafting a lavish sanctuary in which they can experience and appreciate the tranquillity of the island and all that it has to offer.’
+248 422 9003,
desroches-island.com
1
Visit thepropertymag.co.za for further
breathtaking getaways in Seychelles.
1Guest rooms at Madam Zabre Spa Retreat offer complete privacy. 2Views from the
bedroom. 3Indulging in a private massage. 4A blissful bathroom with outdoor bath.
Seychelles
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Twenty-first-century design meets traditional beach chic at Madam Zabre Spa
Retreat on Desroches Island
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Flying highAs the island continues to promote further connectivity with the rest of the world,
Seychelles is set to welcome more air traffi c in the near future, with new airlines and more
fl ights. This was discussed at the opening of the seventh edition of Routes Africa 2012,
Africa’s largest air transport networking event, hosted by Seychelles Kempinski Resort
in July. Attended by almost 300 key decision-makers from airlines, tourism boards and
aviation associations from across the African continent, the Middle East and beyond, the
Routes Africa Strategy Forum touched on the main issues in African aviation, namely,
focusing on fi nding ways to deal with the challenges in the region, and how to stimulate
growth and opportunity. ‘We live in a highly interconnected world where no organisation
can afford to be an island unto itself and where the formation of mutually benefi cial
partnerships and synergies is increasingly the only way to prosper. Indeed, we are already
witnessing the golden triangle of cooperation between airlines, tourism authorities and
civil aviation, which imply the future enrichment of our respective tourism industries,’
said Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, Alain St. Ange. In an effort to call for
greater air links for the whole of Africa, Alain was joined by Didier Robert, President of
Réunion, South African Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk, and Air Seychelles
CEO Cramer Ball. Cramer said, ‘Seychelles is truly a nation of the world, marrying
many cultures, including French, African, Indian and Chinese, to create a distinctly
Seychellois Creole spirit. With the increasing numbers of visitors to the islands, there is
a corresponding increase in demand for air support. We are repositioning our brand to
take advantage of this. We want to be recognised as one of the top carriers in the Indian
Ocean region.’ Cramer added that Air Seychelles was planning to enter an exciting new
market, namely, China. +44 161 234 2719, routesonline.com
Youthful developmentTo boost entrepreneurship and morale among the youth of Seychelles, a new community
initiative, Espace Seaport Village, is currently under way in the capital city of Victoria.
The development was proposed by the JJ Spirit Foundation, an independent, non-profi t
organisation which encourages young people to make a difference in each other’s lives and in
society. The 4 200m2 building will be a gathering place for youths and others to meet, shop,
establish enterprises, be entertained and be inspired. Situated on the waterfront, the building
is being constructed from sustainable materials. On completion (scheduled for December
2013) it will feature imposing facades with decorative corbels, lintels and sills, to enhance the
classic columns and arches. These will be topped with decorative turret roofs. The recreational
areas will include an outdoor stage over the water, a food court and shops, and the JJ Spirit
Foundation will be situated in the Patron’s Pavilion. There will also be offi ce space where
youths will be able to establish enterprises and share ideas. +248 321 682, jjspirit.sc
SMOOTH SAILINGThe southern hemisphere’s most
advanced marina isn’t in South Africa.
According to Eden Island Marina’s
CHRISTOPHE HOUAREAU, it’s actually in
Seychelles, where it forms an integral part
of the luxury residential development,
Eden Island.
So, how did Eden Island get so lucky?
We’re the premier yachting destination in
the Indian Ocean. We have cyclone- free
weather, incredible fi shing, stunning
beaches and lots of islands, but before
the marina opened, big yachts had to
go to anchorage. Now we can host
super- yachts of up to 115 m. What do
you offer clients? A sheltered, secure
base for exploring other islands and all
essential marina services, but with an
additional level of comfort and security.
What’s so special about fi shing in the
Seychelles? Our big-game-, bottom-
and fl y-fi shing is very accessible, with
incredible sailfi sh and marlin fi shing only
60 to 90 minutes away from the marina,
so it’s an easy half- day trip. Many visitors
come for a fi shing weekend and rent a
house on Eden Island, so we can arrange
for a game boat to collect them outside
their property. When they get home, they
can braai their catch, or the Boardwalk
restaurant will cook it for them. What else
is on the cards? We’re looking forward
to the opening of Eden Plaza on the
waterfront in August, with its new shops,
restaurants and bars. And our new
maritime training school will mean crew
members can add to their qualifi cations
when they are in Seychelles.
edenislandmarina.sc, edenisland.sc
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1The entrance to the residential wing of De Duine Hotel. 2The apartments and
townhouses are rendered in an earthy decor palette, to blend in with the natural
surroundings. 3The Sea View Bar and restaurant will help draw visitors.
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De Duine Hotel in Henties Bay on Namibia’s west coast is being completely rebuilt by Howard & Chamberlain Architects, with a view to transforming it into a leading
holiday destination. The structurally redesigned four-storey hotel will also be used to host various festivals and will provide the local economy with a financial boost.
Pierre Louvrier, the developer, says, ‘Henties Bay is a town with a lot of potential. It holds several festivals every year, but the majority of tourists prefer visiting Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Therefore, Henties Bay needs to provide something unique that will attract even more tourists.’ He intends for the new De Duine Hotel to be that drawcard.
The hotel offers 56 guest rooms, conferencing facilities, a gym, wellness spa, restaurant and two bars. The building has two wings, which are joined by a voluminous atrium. The first wing incorporates the hotel; the second is the residential section.
Architect Desmond Howard explains, ‘The apartment wing consists of 72 apartments with one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations as well as luxury penthouse units. Both wings share a central courtyard in the atrium, which includes the activity spaces, the heated swimming pool and the Sea View Bar.’
The design brief called for an upmarket, modern, elegant design with climate-friendly, low-maintenance finishes and an abundance of glass. Desmond says his team carefully applied the necessary design principles, using horizontal and vertical banding treatment in order to lessen the effect of the building’s scale on the townscape, while the use of off-shutter concrete has been softened by vertical sunscreen louvers.
The result is a landmark building that blends in with its natural environment and marks a turning point for Henties Bay. +264 61 253 669, hcanamibia.com
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1The entrance to the residential wing of De Duine Hotel. 2The apartments and
townhouses are rendered in an earthy decor palette, to blend in with the natural
surroundings. 3The Sea View Bar and restaurant will help draw visitors.
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Visit thepropertymag.co.za for more Namibia
investment opportunities.
De Duine Hotel in Henties Bay on Namibia’s west coast is being completely rebuilt by Howard & Chamberlain Architects, with a view to transforming it into a leading
holiday destination. The structurally redesigned four-storey hotel will also be used to host various festivals and will provide the local economy with a financial boost.
Pierre Louvrier, the developer, says, ‘Henties Bay is a town with a lot of potential. It holds several festivals every year, but the majority of tourists prefer visiting Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Therefore, Henties Bay needs to provide something unique that will attract even more tourists.’ He intends for the new De Duine Hotel to be that drawcard.
The hotel offers 56 guest rooms, conferencing facilities, a gym, wellness spa, restaurant and two bars. The building has two wings, which are joined by a voluminous atrium. The first wing incorporates the hotel; the second is the residential section.
Architect Desmond Howard explains, ‘The apartment wing consists of 72 apartments with one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations as well as luxury penthouse units. Both wings share a central courtyard in the atrium, which includes the activity spaces, the heated swimming pool and the Sea View Bar.’
The design brief called for an upmarket, modern, elegant design with climate-friendly, low-maintenance finishes and an abundance of glass. Desmond says his team carefully applied the necessary design principles, using horizontal and vertical banding treatment in order to lessen the effect of the building’s scale on the townscape, while the use of off-shutter concrete has been softened by vertical sunscreen louvers.
The result is a landmark building that blends in with its natural environment and marks a turning point for Henties Bay. +264 61 253 669, hcanamibia.com
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Housing demand dipsThe demand for property in Namibia could be slowing
down. The July FNB Housing Index Report shows that many
properties in the upper segment were taken off the market
after not selling for several months. The report also shows
that in Windhoek, property prices are down 2% and in upper
segments of the market, prices are very weak. The northern
areas are still maintaining growth, with property prices
increasing in towns such as Katima Mulilo, Grootfontein and
Oshikuku. Property prices in the central areas rose 7% month
on month, but they are still down 7% year on year – so no real
improvement there just yet. Okahandja and Gobabis are the
places to be, however, if you're a property investor: housing
prices climbed by 41% in Okahandja and by 25% in Gobabis in
the first quarter of 2012. +264 61 299 2222,
fnbnamibia.com.na
Going to townSafland Namibia has invested N$49 million (R49 million) in upgrading the Shoprite Centre in Otjiwarongo, to create Town Square. Mirinda van
der Merwe, leasing director for Safland Property Group, says the new Town Square will make use of local talent and community resources. ‘More
than 90% of the tenants are unique, which is important to us, as new businesses will come to fruition. None of the new tenants are competition
for any of the existing shops and local business owners.’ The development will create 130 new jobs in the town. Safland Namibia will also be
providing informal traders in the local community with 20 stalls in and around Town Square Otjiwarongo. The upgrade is expected to be
completed by April 2013. +264 61 254 972, safland.co.na
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An oasis of style and luxury, this new development offers upmarket and stylish apartments with sea views. Each unit consists of 3 en-suite bedrooms, open-plan kitchen and lounge area. All units will be fully furnished with a choice of 5 different options, with no compromise on design and quality. The development will boast a gym, swimming pool and rooftop entertainment area, air- conditioning and 24-hour security. CC registered.
Holiday living at its best. Lock up and go in a neat and secure complex. 3-bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms, double garage, open-plan lounge and fitted kitchen. Situated on the beachfront with sea views. Selling with furniture.
Modern living awaits you in this large double-storey townhouse situated close to the lagoon. This townhouse also offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open-plan kitchen, scullery, lounge, dining room with indoor BBQ, aluminium windows and double remote-controlled garage. All this with only the best- quality finishes!
Rare. Vacant seafront erven measuring 720m2 in a fast-developing residential suburb with upmarket homes. Take your pick and build your dream home with uninterrupted sea views.
Trophy-hunting and safari game lodge situated 180 km east from Windhoek in the semi Kalahari and measuring 16 000 ha. This fully equipped five-star thatched roof lodge offers 12 bungalows suitable for 24 people and has a fully equipped industrial butchery and 4 fully equipped cool storages. The lodge is in full operation during the day for hunters and guests.
Unwind in total seclusion in this 4-bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen and dining room, lounge, TV room, Oregon pine wooden floors throughout most of the house, established garden, 3 garages, 2 store rooms, 2 outside toilets. Peace and quiet for just N$ 2 150 000.00.
tOWN CENtRE P.O.R HEAVY INDUStRIAL N$ 15 750 000.00 WALVIS BAY LAGOON N$ 7 500 000.00
The last of the best! 2,200m2 plus vacant land with business rights in the main street near major banks. Zoned for general business, this property is ideally suited for retail or commercial developments.
The last of the best in Namibia’s industrial city. 13,000m2 plus vacant industrial land. Prime location close to harbour and fishing factories, next to railway line with easy access in and out of town. Ideal for storage, truck port or commercial development.
With sweeping views over the lagoon, this architectural masterpiece has a lot to offer. Private study, modern kitchen overlooking manicured garden. Separate scullery and laundry. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. MES with balcony view onto the lagoon and abundance of walk-in cupboards. Fireplace in study, entertainment area and TV room. Indoor and outdoor BBQ, sparkling indoor heated swimming pool and double garage, parking for 4 cars. Central music system throughout, underfloor heating and much more …
Alda Breytenbach +264 81 255 [email protected] Fernandes +264 81 241 [email protected]
Cecilia Muller +264 81 129 [email protected]
Office: +264 64 272 580Fax: +264 64 272 599
Box: 3821Walvis Bay
COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT
Offering a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity for N$3.85 Million (cc). This property has a rental agreement in place for four years, with very good tenants and good returns.
Better to buy property where the initial capital investment increases with time, as does the rent.
DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL CARINA ON 081 149 7332.
BLOCK OF 10 FLATS FOR SALE
Offering 2x 3 Bedrooms, 2x 2 Bedrooms, 2x 1 Bedroom and 4x Bachelor. Income of N$42 000 per month. Asking price N$5.1 Million, transfer and bond included.
GRAB THIS ONE TODAY! CALL OUR OFFICE ON 064 202 788 OR CARINA ON 081 1497 332.
ANOTHER WINNER
Block of 6 fl ats for sale. Prime location of Walvis Bay. Newly renovated kitchens. Six garages. Huge erf with density to build another 2 fl ats. All this for N$3.7 Million plus
transfer costs.
CALL OUR OFFICE ON 064 202 788 OR JACKIE ON 0812 463 590.
B R I N G I N G A F F O R D A B L E H O U S I N G T O Y O U
CONTACT: Carina: 081 149 7332 Edith: 081 255 5611 Hettie: 081 270 4333 Besty: 081 451 9857 Moira: 081 147 6475 Seaniner: 081 277 5080Jackie: 081 246 3590 Karien: 081 250 4690
081 255 5611 081 451 9857 081 255 5611 081 451 9857
www.grobbies-estates.com
O u r B u s i n e s s i s y o u r P r o s p e r i t y
• Anja Schröder 081 252 8877 • Benno Emmrich 081 246 4446 • Renate Strzelecki 081 242 0008 • Barbara Gibson 081 656 2619
Bedrooms: 3 plus guest room Bathrooms: 3 all en suiteA HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS
Enjoy the cold winter evenings in front of the lovely fireplace and relax at the heated swimming pool on warm, lazy summer days. The beautifully maintained garden with BBQ facilities and
kitchenette under roof adds great value to this upmarket property.
Bedrooms: 4 plus guest flat Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 3A VIEW TO DIE FOR
Listed amongst the top addresses in town, this luxurious residence offers magnificent sea views from the first floor.
And for those who love to entertain, there is a detached entertainment room with built-in BBQ.
OCEAN VIEW N$ 3 745 000
VINETA N$ 5 500 000
OCEAN VIEW N$ 2 250 000
Bedrooms: 3 plus guest flat Bathrooms: 1 Garages: 2LOTS OF CHARACTER
Located on the southern outskirts of the CBD, this old-style property featuring mostly original fixtures and fittings, including Oregon pine flooring and high ceilings, is in need of restoration.
Good investment opportunities.
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 2CHIC AND STYLISH
Well-designed townhouse development with top-of-the-range fixtures and fittings for the discerning investor. Double-volume areas and large windows create spaciousness, warmth and lots
of light. Private outdoor BBQ facility.
Bedrooms: 4 plus guest unit Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 3UNBEATABLE PRICE
Do you enjoy converting something old into something special? Then this solidly built property with guest flat is the one!
Its location opposite a school and walking distance to the sea makes this investment a lucrative one.
CENTRAL N$ 2 675 000
CENTRAL N$ 2 990 000
VINETA N$ P.O.R.
SWAKOPMUND
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Garages: 2IN IMMACULATE CONDITION
Spacious family house in very quiet neighbourhood, close to a popular shopping complex. The newly built entertainment
room with indoor BBQ offers access to a private and sunny patio. Superb value for money!
CENTRAL N$ 1 400 000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Garages: 1SUPERB LOCATION
This north-west-facing top-floor apartment is an absolute gem, overlooking a very quiet neighbourhood. Ample sunlight guarantees warmth and cosiness. Enjoy lovely views from the
terrace, which features a built-in BBQ.
Bedrooms: 9 plus manager’s section Bathrooms: all en suiteHOME AWAY FROM HOME
A recently refurbished property has been converted to a Bed & Breakfast establishment, providing classy accommodation for
businesspeople as well as international holidaymakers.Confirmed bookings in place for 2012 and 2013.
KRAMERSDORF N$ 4 850 000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Garages: 3FIT FOR A KING
Overlooking the northern suburbs of Swakopmund, this smart residence perched on elevated grounds is ideal for the large family requiring lots of space to relax or entertain. It is superbly located
within close proximity to a shopping complex and schools.
OCEAN VIEW N$ 3 200 000
SWAKOPMUND
A TOUCH OF STYLE
Carefully designed house with 3 Bedrooms, en-
suite Bathrooms, open-plan Kitchen with beautiful
cupboards, scullery, sunny Lounge, Dining area with
indoor braai, stairs to a Study Loft and big sliding
doors that open onto a tranquil garden and patio.
Double garages, electric fences, beams and alarm.
STYLISH AND MODERN MANSION
Ideal for a Guesthouse or B & B. Double-storey house
with 7 En-Suite Bedrooms, Study, Sunroom, TV Room,
2 Lounges, Reading Room, Entertainment Area with
TV outlets, Bar and Guest Loo. Kitchen with BICs,
scullery, laundry. Outside room and loo. Views of
the Atlantic. Plus: 2x 1-Bedroom flats with Kitchen,
Lounge, Bathroom, Garage and braai. Ample parking.
GOLF ESTATE
Situated in a Golf Estate outside Swakopmund, with
the Namib Dunes greeting you each morning over
the greens of the grass and the Clubhouse. This
townhouse offers 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom,
Kitchen with built-in cupboards, Lounge with
fireplace, Guest Toilet, Braai and 1 Garage. Includes
Furniture … Putt away!
LOCATION THAT COUNTS
A tranquil and quiet security complex. This property
offers a sunny, open-plan Dining, Lounge and TV
Room. Kitchen with built-in cupboards, 3 Bedrooms,
2 Bathrooms, outside braai area with beautiful
small garden and tandem garage. Low maintenance,
easy living!
SMELL THE OCEAN
Ground-floor apartment with ample garden space.
Sought-after complex, centrally located. 3 Spacious
Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining and Kitchen
with built-in cupboards. Good-quality finishes, double
garages and walking distance to Mole beach area.
ON THE SEAFRONT
Trading B & B. Triple-storey house with 7 en-suite
Bedrooms, each with own balcony overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean. Spacious Lounge, Dining area with
indoor braai and fireplace. State-of-the-art Kitchen,
Scullery and Walk-in Fridge and Cooler Room.
Conference Room, Wine Cellar, Laundry, Gym Room
and Heated Swimming Pool. Lift and 4 Garages.
PENTHOUSE LONGBEACH
Unlimited view over the Atlantic Ocean, north- facing
balcony with outside braai. Spacious Lounge,
Dining area with open-plan Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms
and 2 Bathrooms, 1 Garage. Secure complex with
security guard.
MODERN FAMILY HOME
Double-storey house in a quiet area. 4 Bedrooms,
3 Bathrooms, Lounge, Dining with indoor braai, open-
plan Kitchen with scullery. Huge erf with outside
entertainment area.2 Garages. Extra 1-Bedroom flat.
THE OCEAN ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Double-storey house offers 4 en-suite Bedrooms, TV
room, Bar Room with a view, spacious Lounge, Dining
and Entertainment Area. Open-plan Kitchen with
designer cupboards and fittings. Separate Scullery
and Laundry. Study Room and much more! 4 Garages,
enough parking area for more cars. Plus: 1-Bedroom
flat with Bathroom, Kitchen and Lounge.
SWAKOPMUNDTel: +264 64 402 029 [email protected] Fax: +264 64 463 917 www.properties.com.na Diane: 081 275 6928 Uschi: 081 243 5830 Solinde: 081 149 4049 Werdi: 085 127 9729
N$1,600,000-00 SOLE MANDATE
N$5,240,000-00
N$10,500,000-00 cc
N$3,950,000-00
N$14,950,000-00
N$1,300,000-00 cc N$2,700,000-00
N$9,570,000-00
N$2,570,000-00
• Anja Schröder 081 252 8877 • Benno Emmrich 081 246 4446 • Renate Strzelecki 081 242 0008 • Barbara Gibson 081 656 2619
Bedrooms: 3 plus guest room Bathrooms: 3 all en suiteA HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS
Enjoy the cold winter evenings in front of the lovely fireplace and relax at the heated swimming pool on warm, lazy summer days. The beautifully maintained garden with BBQ facilities and
kitchenette under roof adds great value to this upmarket property.
Bedrooms: 4 plus guest flat Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 3A VIEW TO DIE FOR
Listed amongst the top addresses in town, this luxurious residence offers magnificent sea views from the first floor.
And for those who love to entertain, there is a detached entertainment room with built-in BBQ.
OCEAN VIEW N$ 3 745 000
VINETA N$ 5 500 000
OCEAN VIEW N$ 2 250 000
Bedrooms: 3 plus guest flat Bathrooms: 1 Garages: 2LOTS OF CHARACTER
Located on the southern outskirts of the CBD, this old-style property featuring mostly original fixtures and fittings, including Oregon pine flooring and high ceilings, is in need of restoration.
Good investment opportunities.
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 2CHIC AND STYLISH
Well-designed townhouse development with top-of-the-range fixtures and fittings for the discerning investor. Double-volume areas and large windows create spaciousness, warmth and lots
of light. Private outdoor BBQ facility.
Bedrooms: 4 plus guest unit Bathrooms: 2 Garages: 3UNBEATABLE PRICE
Do you enjoy converting something old into something special? Then this solidly built property with guest flat is the one!
Its location opposite a school and walking distance to the sea makes this investment a lucrative one.
CENTRAL N$ 2 675 000
CENTRAL N$ 2 990 000
VINETA N$ P.O.R.
SWAKOPMUND
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Garages: 2IN IMMACULATE CONDITION
Spacious family house in very quiet neighbourhood, close to a popular shopping complex. The newly built entertainment
room with indoor BBQ offers access to a private and sunny patio. Superb value for money!
CENTRAL N$ 1 400 000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Garages: 1SUPERB LOCATION
This north-west-facing top-floor apartment is an absolute gem, overlooking a very quiet neighbourhood. Ample sunlight guarantees warmth and cosiness. Enjoy lovely views from the
terrace, which features a built-in BBQ.
Bedrooms: 9 plus manager’s section Bathrooms: all en suiteHOME AWAY FROM HOME
A recently refurbished property has been converted to a Bed & Breakfast establishment, providing classy accommodation for
businesspeople as well as international holidaymakers.Confirmed bookings in place for 2012 and 2013.
KRAMERSDORF N$ 4 850 000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Garages: 3FIT FOR A KING
Overlooking the northern suburbs of Swakopmund, this smart residence perched on elevated grounds is ideal for the large family requiring lots of space to relax or entertain. It is superbly located
within close proximity to a shopping complex and schools.
OCEAN VIEW N$ 3 200 000
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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 2 Hectares
FRANSCHHOEK
R12 Million
11 Exclusive plots (±750m² to ±796m²), situated on part of the historic La Cotte Farm. Brilliant opportunity to develop these plots to become an exclusive boutique development in the heart of Franschhoek. Spectacular mountain views. Price excludes VAT.
LIFESTYLE WINE FARM
[O] 021 876 4592
DAWIE PRETORI�S 082 491 0218
WEB 212 024
PAARL
R7.9 Million
Smallholding with riparian rights from the Berg River. 10km from Franschhoek. Close to Bridge House School. Beautiful views. Price excludes VAT.
20.8 Hectares
Main house with 2/3 bedrooms, 2 bedroom cottage, four horse stables and various outbuildings. Overlooking 17.51ha planted to noble vines onto the Drakenstein Mountains, very accessible to and from main routes, a must to view. Price excludes VAT.
REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE OCEAN
R4.7 Million
Set in a 1700ha nature reserve just 70km from Cape Town on the West Coast, this beautiful beachfront home has spectacular views of the ocean and Table Mountain. Spacious open plan living with double volume open rafter ceilings. Private swimming pool overlooking the ocean.
6.2 Hectares
JAKKALSFONTEIN
ETIENNE VILJOEN 082 465 7896
WEB 270 267
[O] 021 876 4592
JEANINE ALLEN 082 410 6837
WEB 268 202
[O] 022 409 2220
C�NTHIA CO�SINS 083 459 9717
WEB 161 763
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1
FRANSCHHOEK
R5.9 Million BERG RIVER SMALLHOLDING
[O] 021 863 1616
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For small bathrooms or guest loos, add
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Mauritius, named after the
Prince of Orange, Maurice
de Nassau, has come a long
way since 1975, when Sol
Kerzner introduced South Africans to the
romance of tropical island vacations. In those
days, vacations to Mauritius were reserved
for the wealthy, and focused on the beach
experience only, and the island was often
seen as an extension of Sun City.
Today we see a multilayered, fully
integrated and sophisticated country with a
fl ourishing tourism industry. No longer is it
only about lying on the beach and catching
a tan. Today’s Mauritius is a fusion of high-
end resorts and more affordable ones, and
thrown into the mix is a wide variety of sports
and other activities. In 1844, under British
rule, Mauritius became the third country in
the world to be introduced to golf. Today it
offers numerous exotic golf courses, most of
them situated close to the hotels. The clubs’
names are equally exotic: Anahita, Heritage,
Le Touessrok, Belle Mare Plage, Shandrani,
Paradis, Le Saint Géran and Tamarina. In
2008, Mauritius was named ‘Golf Destination
of the Year – Africa, the Indian Ocean and the
Gulf States’ by the International Association
of Golf Tour Operators.
The island offers diverse beach activities,
and the north is famous for water sports, such
as waterskiing, windsurfi ng, parasailing, deep-
sea fi shing, sailing and cruising. Professional
scuba diving is offered by the Mauritian
Scuba Diving Association, which oversees
the 30 or so diving centres that are spread
across Mauritius and provide access to exotic
dive sites. Mauritius is now also on the map of
European cruise specialist Costa Croisières,
whose liner, the MV Costa Romantica, docks
in Port Louis every year, from December to
March, and offers cruises in the south-west
Indian Ocean from Mauritius to Réunion,
Madagascar, Seychelles and East Africa.
The recent economic boom has
transformed Mauritius into a cosmopolitan
destination, giving rise to modern
business infrastructure as well as homes
of international business executives and
exclusive residential estates overlooking both
the ocean and the golf courses.
World-class services have followed,
including medical tourism, where tourists
can combine affordable health care, wellness
and leisure in a single trip to Mauritius, and
undergo treatments ranging from cosmetic
surgery to dentistry in private health centres
and clinics. The contrasts in architecture and
cuisine born of Mauritius’ multicultural society
add to the wonder of this business and
tourism destination. And in the evenings the
trendy bars, restaurants and nightclubs come
alive against unparalleled sunsets.
But it’s the image of Mauritius as an exotic
family vacation destination that remains
foremost in people’s mind. The azure waters
are warm, the beaches white and pristine. The
large lagoons are calm, allowing for tranquil,
safe pastimes. The east is wilder, and nature is
the marvel that people come to see as part of
the island’s eco-tourism offering. The south-
east is known for its high cliffs and exotic
scenery where mountain and ocean meet on
white beaches. On the west coast, visitors
can enjoy deep-sea fi shing. Surfers also love
it there, particularly Tamarin, the surfi ng
centre of Mauritius. The island’s kite-surfi ng
conditions are rising in fame too as kitesurfers
discover the joys of Le Morne. tourism-mauritius.mu
SMOOTH SAILING
PROMOTION
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Words Albert van Rensburg
SMOOTH SAILING When it comes to paradise, why look any further?
INVEST IN A LONG BEACH IHS ROOM AND ENJOY THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING ONE OF THE OWNERS OF A 5 STAR HOTEL PROPERTY IN MAURITIUS
• A powerful sales and distribution network which guarantees very strong fi nancial returns for the owner.
• 21 days of personal use at Long Beach or to be exchanged in any other Sun Resorts property in Mauritius or the Maldives.
• Access to all Sun Resorts hotels and 25% discount on Food and Beverages and Spa.• The scheme is open to Mauritian residents and foreigners.• Hotel 100% completed and fully operational.
For more information, please contact: Rhoy Ramlackhan [email protected], +230 729 8822
www.longbeachmauritius.com
AS FROM EUR 230 000ONLY 15 UNITS STILL AVAILABLE
VOTED ONE OF THE ‘100 BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD’ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES TRAVEL MAGAZINE
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Sugar Beach is the pudding of Mauritius’ feast of getaway spots
A spoonful of sugar
The postcard-pretty Sugar Beach Resort has it all: beautiful contemporary
buildings, white beaches, thatch umbrellas, stylish restaurants and bars, an
energetic nightlife and a spa. Set amid lush tropical vegetation, the resort
is styled on traditional plantation architecture.
Guests may play a game of tennis or engage in water sports or simply laze
in the deck chairs by the bright-blue pools or submit to treatments at the
spa. Dining options include Citronella’s Café and Tides Restaurant, among
others. Citronella’s serves pizzas, salads and other Italian cuisine and is
ideal for a light lunch. Tides is a sophisticated seafood restaurant on the
beachfront, and its thatched roofs, wooden flooring and neutral decor let
it blend in perfectly with its idyllic surrounds. In the evening the adjacent
Tides Bar turns into a festive night spot with vibrant music, dancing, and
bonfires on the beach.
Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation, which
includes the Manor House and 16 villas. Four of the villas have 10 to
12 rooms. The other six have 6 to 10 rooms each. Too much of Sugar Beach
Resort can never be a bad thing.
Tucked away beneath banyan trees
that are littered with birdcage lamps,
Le Touessrok on Île Maurice offers guests
colourful splendour.
From the white frangipani flowers floating in
the pool and the vibrant orange sea urchins
to violet sunsets framed by ice-blue water
and lush green grass, this is the hotel of
your dreams.
The facilities and features are as colourful
as the scenery. Guests can relax on the
beaches, or go canoeing, kayaking, laser
sailing, boating or snorkelling. There is an 18-
hole Bernhard Langer-designed golf course
as well as tennis courts, a jogging track,
yoga studio and nature trails.
Dining options include the restaurants
Three-Nine-Eight, Safran and Barlen’s Bar.
They serve Mauritian, Indian, Chinese, Thai
and French cuisine, and the beach service
means you won’t have to give up your prime
spot on the sand.
Accommodation options include deluxe
rooms, junior suites, ocean suites, the royal
suite, and villas. All rooms are stylish and
modern. Some of the suites have private
dining areas and secluded terraces.
End a perfect day by climbing into a turned-
down bed strewn with bougainvillea petals
in Le Touessrok’s rainbow of luxury.
Le Touessrok in Mauritius delivers a diverse and exotic holiday
For reservations or information on either hotel, contact World Leisure Holidays on 0860 954 954, [email protected], wlh.co.za
Safe Heaven. Why are increasing numbers of SA’s wealthy elite choosing to invest, live and work out of Mauritius?
• Ranked in the Top 10 ‘Best Places in the World to Live’*.
• A safe environment for your family.
• A secure home for your assets.
• Business tax rate as low as 3%, personal tax only 15%.
• No foreign exchange controls or inheritance taxes.
• World-class infrastructure, education and health.
• 40 years of political and economic stability.
• Only a 4 hour fl ight.
International award-winning Villas Valriche is the island’s premier lifestyle estate, offering Championship golf, 5* hotels, Beach Club, activities and sports for all ages and luxury freehold golf villas with spectacular sea views.
*Daily Telegraph, UK (Nov 2010)
Ryan Proksch +27 73 392 3233
[email protected] I www.villasvalriche.com
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COMMERCIAL
The Government of Mauritius has decided to sell some of its prime commercial and industrial assets in order to create more economic space for investment on the
island. The focal assets include Le Caudan Waterfront, Belle Mare Tourist Village, Lakepoint Complex and Domaine Les Pailles.
As announced in the 2012 budget, the strategic divestment programme is being implemented by the State Investment Corporation, the investment arm of the Mauritian government, and o� ers an opportunity for investors to own prime Mauritian properties with attractive commercial potential.
In the past 30 years, the Mauritian economy has transformed itself tremendously, becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa, and has opened its doors to several business and development opportunities. A variety of infrastructure projects as well as high-end luxury property developments have boomed over the years, and it is expected that Mauritius will undergo further signi� cant changes in the next decade. Looking back on 2010, the Mauritian government notes that property development accounted for 19,3% of total GDP and experienced a growth rate of 10%. The industry attracted investment of $745 million (about R6,2 billion) of which FDI accounted for $165 million (about R1,4 billion). Popular development projects on the island include upmarket residential properties, o� ce parks and retail
centres. There is also huge potential for the setting up of marinas to meet the future mooring requirements of yacht owners, and the government has already identi� ed potential and sustainable sites around the island for marina development.
The � rst of the properties to be divested is Le Caudan Waterfront (above). Situated in Port Louis, the 17 800m2 Caudan Waterfront is built on land leased from the Mauritius Ports Authority and consists of 5 307m2 of commercial space and 12 493m2 of public space. On the site is a two-storey coaster shed divided into two blocks, with seven units in Block A and 11 commercial units in Block B. The double-storey, 1 450m2 Astrolabe Building also forms part of the site. It o� ers 18 commercial units at ground level and 13 units on the � rst � oor. Le Caudan Waterfront also features food stalls covering an area of 46m2
(excluding a paved area of 248m2) as well as
outbuildings covering an area of about 30m2.
The Belle Mare Tourist Village is set on 21 000m2 of land leased from the Mauritian government. Located in an area of hotels, apartments, and tourism developments, the site covers 1 131m2 of Le Pas Géométrique de Belle Mare as well as 19 869m2 of government reserves. With its high-tech, 5m-high, single-storey buildings of modern design, the village accommodates retail and on-the-spot manufacturing tourists shops, a recreation centre, a food court and an arts exhibition space. The 4 780m
2 complex is
surrounded by stone walls and is accessed via a security-controlled gate. It also o� ers ample parking for cars and buses.
The Lakepoint Complex is situated within the commercial centre of Curepipe in the Plaines Wilhems district and is leased from the Municipal Council of Curepipe. The site is 5 852m2 in size. The complex includes a two-storey, 2 770m2 leisure and commercial building. The foundation of the complex lies on an arti� cial island above a rehabilitated lake. The 1 310m2 ground � oor of the complex comprises 15 commercial units, a reception area and o� ces, while the � rst � oor is 1 460m2 in size and features three commercial units.
The � nal site is Domaine Les Pailles, in the Moka district in north-west Mauritius. With a total area of 328 000m2, the site consists of three plots. The development has been linked to the northern side of Port Louis via the construction of a new ring road. Plot B (37 986m2) consists of a reconstructed sugar mill and is surrounded by a nature reserve. It features four restaurants and two conference rooms, banqueting facilities and an administrative block. Located opposite Le Grand Casino, Plot C (61 500m2) has great potential for real estate development, while Plot D (228 514m2) is the perfect location for a commercial development.
At the time of going to print, all four properties were still for sale. +230 202 8900, nrel.mu
A prime property bidding bonanza takes centre stage
STATE PROPERTY SALEMAURITIAN
Words Candace King
6 | September 2012
COMMERCIAL
The Government of Mauritius has decided to sell some of its prime commercial and industrial assets in order to create more economic space for investment on the
island. The focal assets include Le Caudan Waterfront, Belle Mare Tourist Village, Lakepoint Complex and Domaine Les Pailles.
As announced in the 2012 budget, the strategic divestment programme is being implemented by the State Investment Corporation, the investment arm of the Mauritian government, and o� ers an opportunity for investors to own prime Mauritian properties with attractive commercial potential.
In the past 30 years, the Mauritian economy has transformed itself tremendously, becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa, and has opened its doors to several business and development opportunities. A variety of infrastructure projects as well as high-end luxury property developments have boomed over the years, and it is expected that Mauritius will undergo further signi� cant changes in the next decade. Looking back on 2010, the Mauritian government notes that property development accounted for 19,3% of total GDP and experienced a growth rate of 10%. The industry attracted investment of $745 million (about R6,2 billion) of which FDI accounted for $165 million (about R1,4 billion). Popular development projects on the island include upmarket residential properties, o� ce parks and retail
centres. There is also huge potential for the setting up of marinas to meet the future mooring requirements of yacht owners, and the government has already identi� ed potential and sustainable sites around the island for marina development.
The � rst of the properties to be divested is Le Caudan Waterfront (above). Situated in Port Louis, the 17 800m2 Caudan Waterfront is built on land leased from the Mauritius Ports Authority and consists of 5 307m2 of commercial space and 12 493m2 of public space. On the site is a two-storey coaster shed divided into two blocks, with seven units in Block A and 11 commercial units in Block B. The double-storey, 1 450m2 Astrolabe Building also forms part of the site. It o� ers 18 commercial units at ground level and 13 units on the � rst � oor. Le Caudan Waterfront also features food stalls covering an area of 46m2
(excluding a paved area of 248m2) as well as
outbuildings covering an area of about 30m2.
The Belle Mare Tourist Village is set on 21 000m2 of land leased from the Mauritian government. Located in an area of hotels, apartments, and tourism developments, the site covers 1 131m2 of Le Pas Géométrique de Belle Mare as well as 19 869m2 of government reserves. With its high-tech, 5m-high, single-storey buildings of modern design, the village accommodates retail and on-the-spot manufacturing tourists shops, a recreation centre, a food court and an arts exhibition space. The 4 780m
2 complex is
surrounded by stone walls and is accessed via a security-controlled gate. It also o� ers ample parking for cars and buses.
The Lakepoint Complex is situated within the commercial centre of Curepipe in the Plaines Wilhems district and is leased from the Municipal Council of Curepipe. The site is 5 852m2 in size. The complex includes a two-storey, 2 770m2 leisure and commercial building. The foundation of the complex lies on an arti� cial island above a rehabilitated lake. The 1 310m2 ground � oor of the complex comprises 15 commercial units, a reception area and o� ces, while the � rst � oor is 1 460m2 in size and features three commercial units.
The � nal site is Domaine Les Pailles, in the Moka district in north-west Mauritius. With a total area of 328 000m2, the site consists of three plots. The development has been linked to the northern side of Port Louis via the construction of a new ring road. Plot B (37 986m2) consists of a reconstructed sugar mill and is surrounded by a nature reserve. It features four restaurants and two conference rooms, banqueting facilities and an administrative block. Located opposite Le Grand Casino, Plot C (61 500m2) has great potential for real estate development, while Plot D (228 514m2) is the perfect location for a commercial development.
At the time of going to print, all four properties were still for sale. +230 202 8900, nrel.mu
A prime property bidding bonanza takes centre stage
STATE PROPERTY SALEMAURITIAN
Words Candace King
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BUSINESS
Island hoppIngThere are 11 return flights to Mauritius a week: seven from OR Tambo International Airport in Johanesburg, and two each from Cape Town
and Durban. The flight lasts for a reasonable four hours. investmauritius.com
Rehm Grinaker (partially owned by Aveng
Grinaker-LTA), Group Five and others have
entered Mauritius, to capitalise on the building
construction and infrastructure expansion
programmes. Nowhere is this more evident
than in the look and feel of the new shopping
malls changing the shopping landscape on the
island. Atterbury, for example, has assumed
a leading position by partnering with local
Mauritian partner, ENL, and developing
Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius. A similar modern
mall has been co-developed by another South
African company, Retail Africa, in a joint
venture with local company, Medine.
Living and working in Mauritius has
become commonplace among foreigners. The
government changed its legislation in 2004
to allow foreigners to own property on the
island, and property developers have since
built numerous gorgeous housing estates
against the backdrop of golden beaches, coral
reefs and blue lagoons.
Today, 2 172 South Africans live or work
in Mauritius.
Centre The Port Louis skyline. Mauritius is fast emerging as a business hub. Bottom Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis offers high-street
shopping and entertainment as well as accommodation in world-class hotels.
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BUSINESS
Images of beaches, palm trees, turquoise
lagoons and honeymoons have become
synonymous with the name ‘Mauritius’,
and its government and beautiful resorts
do not mind this one bit. But a major mind
shift is needed today as the country positions
itself as a player on the world’s business
stage and employs phrases such as ‘business
hub’, ‘springboard to the region’ and ‘leading
investment destination’.
There is a plethora of multinationals
setting up shop in the capital city of Port
Louis and in Ebene, the new modern
corporate district. South Africans are leading
the way, having invested more than R1,7 billion
in Mauritius since 2006, with the investments
increasing yearly. The economic slowdown
in the US and Europe has international
businesses looking to Africa for growth and,
similarly, South African companies have
started to expand into Africa, the Middle East
and Asia. South Africa has for a long time
been a popular base of operations on the
continent, but in some cases the distances are
too vast to include East and North-East Africa
and destinations beyond, such as the Gulf and
Asia. Enter Mauritius, and yes, the same beach
images appear.
The country has taken a leaf from
Singapore’s positioning itself as the gateway
to Asia. A springboard into a region needs
a sophisticated and profitable business hub
and equally sophisticated living conditions.
Like Singapore, Mauritius is a small island
economy, strategically located, dependent on
international trade and boasting a multiracial
English-speaking population. Flattered by
what it saw, Singapore signed an economic
agreement with Mauritius in 2011. But this
should come as no surprise. After all, the
World Bank has rated Mauritius ‘First in Africa’
in the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ category.
South African companies are following
suit, albeit in a different direction, using
Mauritius as a market as well as a springboard
to Eastern Africa, the Middle East and
Asia. Substantial business linkages exist, in
particular with India, thanks to Mauritius’ large
Indian population.
Financial institutions focusing on this
trend include the likes of AfrAsia Bank,
which serves the Mauritius market and the
‘dynamic Africa/ Asia trade and investment
corridor’. AfrAsia has opened branches in
Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town to help
drive South African business via Mauritius.
Big South African and international
financial houses which have become part of
Mauritius’ business fibre include Investec,
Standard Bank, PwC, HSBC, Alexander Forbes
and KPMG. South African retail and restaurant
brands setting up shop in Mauritius include
Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Famous
Brands (Steers, Debonairs and Wimpy)
and Spur. South African construction and
development companies, such as WBHO,
– Mauritius styleWords Albert van Rensburg
Clockwise from top left Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis offers extensive mooring capabilities; Mauritius remains an idyllic holiday
destination; aerial view of the Champ de Mars horse racing track in Port Louis.
2 | September 2012
BUSINESS
B2B stands for ‘beaches to business’ on paradisal Mauritius B2B – Mauritius style
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2 B2B – MAURITIUS STYLEContrary to popular belief, there is more to Mauritius than
pristine white beaches and turquoise waters
6 A STATELY SALEA bidding bonanza begins as the Mauritian Government auctions
off some key properties
8 THE COLOUR OF PARADISE We showcase two World Leisure holiday resorts
10 SMOOTH SAILINGThe Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority on how the island
has changed for the better for business and pleasure purposes
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