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8 JANUARIE

DEVELDE SECTIONAL TITLE PROPERTY: 70%ALREADY SOLD

Units innewSomersetWestdevelopment fromR630000DeVelde is a sectional title prop-erty development on the cornerof De Beers Avenue and Broad-way Boulevard in SomersetWest, comprising of more than1 400sectionaltitlehomes,allde-signed to ensure maximum pri-vacy and optimised space, in-cluding top quality finishes andeco-friendly appliances.

Steve Brookes, CEO of BalwinProperties, says it is set alongsidethe Strand Golf Course, across theroad from the Paardevlei wetlandsunder the view of the HelderbergMountain Range – within “sound

and smell” of the Indian Ocean andnext door to the Somerset Mall.He says Somerset West is a very

competitive property market andDe Velde aims to excel in terms ofdesign, quality, location, securityand facilities. The development of-fers luxurious space and quality in-terior finishes.Seventy percent of De Velde’s

units have already been sold, ac-cording to Brookes.The units comprise of three bed-

room, two bathroom garden andfirst floor units, two bedroom, twobathroom apartments and one bed-room, one bathroom apartments.

Ground-floor units have an en-closed private garden and all unitsinclude eco-friendly appliances.The three bedroom, two bath-

room garden and first floor unitsare selling for R1 299 900, while thetwo bedroom, two bathroom apart-ments are going for R1 149 900, andthe one bedroom, one bathroomapartments for R629 900.There is a Lifestyle Centre with

leisure, sport and entertainment fa-cilities for residentialuse.These in-clude a fitness centre with gym, yo-ga and pilates facilities, a squashcourt and multipurpose sportsfield, a restaurant and wine cellar,

spa, children’s game room, swim-ming pool and braai area.Brookes says the Lifestyle Centre

was officially opened in mid-Octo-ber 2014, and ensures that eachhome is extended in away that addsreal value to the homeowners’ lifes-tyle; creating as many leisure op-portunities within the estate asthere are in the surrounding area,all with the assurance of De Velde’s24/7 electronic and physical securi-ty.De Velde also recently received

an International Property Award.Partof the long-establishedInterna-tional Property Awards, the Afri-

can/Arabia Property Award is arecognised symbol of excellencethroughout the world, saysBrookes.With the Stellenbosch winelands

a mere 15 minutes’ drive away, theairport almost as close, and centralCapeTownjust35minutesaway,DeVelde is perfectly situated for thoseseeking a tranquil lifestyle not toofar from the hustle and bustle ofCape Town.For more information on De Vel-

de SomersetWest, contactMoniqueTomlinson on 083 229 1224 or AniseDavidson on 079 012 6171.– Property24

De Velde Somerset West is close to the city and all amenities, yet still offers a secure, exclusive and tranquil lifestyle.

De Velde offers three bedroom, two bathroom garden and first floor unitsat R1 299 900, while two bedroom, two bathroom apartments are goingfor R1 149 900, and one bedroom, one bathroom apartments forR629 900.

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12 MILKWOOD TERRACE, OLD VILLAGEDuplex, stone's throw from the beach. Enclosed sunny patio. Direct accessfrom garage.

Peter Venter 083 284 6600

SOMERSET WEST R3 500 000

ZANDBERG SECURE ESTATE IN HELDERVUEModern features, open plan kitchen with granite tops. Good security andautomated shutters. Great sea views and access to the estates' park andduck pond.

Jaco Roets 082 448 2201

13 ANCHOR BAY, OLD VILLAGEIdeal position one street back from the hustle and bustle.Modern, tidy, secure, ideal lock up and go. Gym and pool.

Daphne de Vries 082 444 1378

95 BEACH RD, OLD VILLAGEGolden Oldie right on the beachfront built on a large. Erf 1371m ². Thishome is currently divided into four self- contained flats with separateentrances.


73 BERG ST, OLD VILLAGEBeautiful cottage with pool, within walking distance from the beach ANDseparate flat.

Maria Venter 082 820 4080

21 BLUSHING BRIDE, SUIKERBOSSIETHIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALLUnparalleled views, unique design, position, quality and space. If you arelooking for a forever home look no further. Private pool.


5 GORDONIA RD, OLD VILLAGELow maintenance family home close to Bikini Beach. Dual level home withseparate apartment and great views over False Bay.


7 GORDONIA RD, OLD VILLAGEFOR THE WELL HEALED GENTLEMANWalking distance to Blue Flag Bikini Beach. Low maintenance family home inexcellent area. Plus flat


7 SAN MICHELE, MAIN BEACHTO OWN SO MUCH FOR SO LITTLEYou CAN own this view directly on Gordons Bay beach front.Excellent condition. Ideal lock up and go.


13 SAN MICHELE, OLD VILLAGELOCK UP AND GOTriple level apartment within walking distance to the beach and localamenities. Spacious reception areas with ample storage and garden.


20 SOMERSET HEIGHTSLocated in Somerset Heights Secure Estate this modern dual level homeborders the estates communal park and features welcoming foyer, large openplan reception areas and pool.

Jaco Roets 082 448 2201

18 SUIKERBOSSIEPOSITION, POSITION, POSITIONWith a little TLC you can own this view with one of the best addresses inGordons Bay. Downside Suikerbossie with views from all levels.


GORDONS BAY R1 300 000 GORDONS BAY R3 950 000

GORDONS BAY R3 200 000 GORDONS BAY R6 000 000 GORDONS BAY R3 500 000

GORDONS BAY R4 390 000 GORDONS BAY R1 050 000 GORDONS BAY R1 999 000

GORDONS BAY R1 750 000 SOMERSET WEST R4 500 000 GORDONS BAY R5 499 000

16 THE GORDONIALOCK UP AND GO CLOSE TO BIKINI BEACHIf more for your money is what you want come and get it. Living areas,entertainment areas, garaging, separate title Maid's quarters bonus 2ndgarage, walk to Bikini Beach, Old Harbour views


57 WATT STREET, OLD VILLAGEUninterrupted Sea Views as far as Table Mountain. A great investment! Only2 minutes walk to the beach.


GORDONS BAY R2 500 000 GORDONS BAY R2 200 000

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CAREER OPPORTUNITYIf you are a qualified agent

(NQF4)phone Peter Venter to hearhow you will benefit frombeing part of the team in

Somerset West

083 284 6600

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21 WEST CRS, DOBSONLovely cosy home on 518sqm plot. Lots of room to extend.


GORDONS BAY R860 000

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BOLANDSOLD HELDERBERGSellingyourhouse?Howtoprepareyourhome togoonshowProperty owners getting ready to sellusually have two major tasks ahead:Preparing their homes to go on showtopotential buyers, and thenkeepingthem in that conditionwhile still liv-ing in them.“Andwhilethismayseemlikeatall

order, it can be done with some for-ward planning and co-ordinationwith your estate agent,” says BerryEveritt,MDof theChasEveritt Inter-national property group.“Beforeyouevenlistyourhomefor

sale, for example, you should startclearing out your garage, tool shed,spareroomandcupboardsanddonat-ing, selling or throwing away any-thing you no longer want or need. If

you’ve lived inyourhome for severalyears, it’s likely that you’ve accumu-lated quite a lot of extraneous ‘stuff’,and if you clear this out now, yourhome will show better – and you’llhave a lot less to dowhenyoumove.”Next,he says, youshouldaimtore-

move at least one item of furniturefromevery living roomandbedroom(more if necessary) and put them instorage, along with any heavy, darkcurtains.“You will have less things to tidy

andarrangewhenyour agent calls toarrange a viewing, and your homewill definitely show better if therooms appear light and spacious andpotential buyers can easily visualise

themselves living there. Clutter in-terferes with this process.”Writing in the Property Signposts

newsletter, Everitt says you shouldalsomake room to quickly put every-day things away and get your homeshipshape for a viewing.“For example, kitchen counters

should be as empty as possible whenshowingand if you canpackup someofthedishes,platesorappliancesyoudon’t regularly use and put them instorage too, you should have room inthe cabinets for the items you do usebut need to ‘hide’ before your agentarrives with a potential buyer.“The samealso holds true for bath-

rooms and bedrooms. Clear space so

you can keep your toiletries and cos-meticsoutof sight, andpackawayex-tra clothes, leaving only what you’rewearing this season in the cup-boards.”Meanwhile you should ask your

agent to try to schedule showingswithin specific time frames if possi-ble, so that you will know when youneed to prep your home and have itlooking its best for potential buyers.“You obviously want to be as ac-

commodating as possible, but it real-ly isn’t realistic to try to keep in itpristine show condition 24/7, espe-cially if you have young children orpets. “And planning some showingtimesupfrontwillallowyoutosched-

ule some extra help if necessary, foraslongasyourhomeisonthemarket.Ifyou’rereallybusyandyourroutineonly allows for housework on week-ends, itmight pay to hire someone todosomeextracleaning, tidying,dust-ing, washing and ironing during theweek.”However, Everitt notes, even if

you’ve done everything right, livinginyourhomewhileitisonthemarketis bound to become a drag if it goeson too long, and the very best way toavoid this is to price it correctly fromthewordgo,withthehelpofa trainedandexperiencedestateagentwhocanoffer you the very latest informationabout home sales in your area.

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Secureestate living inSomersetWestGauteng buyers are snappingup investment properties in se-curityestates inSomersetWestoften as future retirementhomes. This is due to reasona-ble property prices in the area,as well as the suburb offeringa high standard of living.

This according to Ricci Marais,an area specialist with Lew Gef-fen Sotheby’s International Real-ty,who says thenumber of securi-tyestates inSomersetWesthas in-creased dramatically in recentyears in response to the demandfor the lock-up-and-go lifestyle.This year the average price ofresidential property sold in Som-erset West has been just underR2,1 million, but the turnovertime of homes priced correctly forthe market has been reasonablyfast – under sixweeks inmost cas-es.Marais says they find thatmany Gauteng residents buy forinvestment inorder to secureare-

tirementhome in theCapeandgeta foothold while they are stillmaking their money.As for the sort of homes Gaut-eng investors tend to buy, shesays while anything with oceanviews is always popular, proper-ties that are safe and secure tendto be the main requirement, com-ing at a premium cost.There are several security es-tates in the area which are de-signed around particular life-styles.“For the golfers, Erinvale GolfEstate provides awonderful envi-ronment in the price range start-ing at R4,5 million with stunningviews and tranquillity in a highsecurity environment.” At thesame time,BoskloofEcoEstate of-fershomes fromR3,5 millionwith180 degrees views of the moun-tains and the ocean (False Bay) asfar asCapePoint andTableMoun-tain, says Marais.Lew Geffen, chairman of LewGeffen Sotheby’s International

Realty, says theSomersetWestar-ea is also particularly popularwith the German investor mar-ket; predominantly swallowswhospend summers in this area andreturn to Europe in winter.Geffen says charming, old-fash-ioned buildings line the roads of-fering enchanting shops and bou-tiques for a pleasurable shoppingexperience. This gives the area avillage feel, although SomersetMall with all its amenities is justfive minutes away.“The real value, though, lies inthe property itself. SomersetWestis an older suburb with most

homes set on large stands and youcan still find tremendous valuethere for under R2 million.” Resi-dential property in the area sel-dom exceeds R10 000 per squaremetre, he says.One of the big drawcards for thearea is itscentral location.Somer-set West is close to the N2, whichprovides easy access to CapeTown CBD as well as the airport.It is also well situated for accessto the Winelands, good schoolsand top class medical care.Manyrecentpropertybuyers inSomerset West are in the 25 to 35age group. The younger buyers

find the village an ideal environ-ment for starting families andbringing up children.Marais says they often get buy-ers who now would like to makean offer on a property subject totheir children getting access to aspecific school.In response to a query aboutwhat sector of the property mar-ket faces the strongest demand,there is a huge demand for stockin the price range up to R1,5mil-lion. “If the house is priced cor-rectly, it will sell within the firstweek or two on the market,” shesays. – Property24

This four bedroom house in Bel’aire, Somerset West, has six bathrooms, air conditioning, underfloor heating,a fireplace, builtin braai and landscaped garden. It is selling for R16 995 million.

This four bedroom house in Erinvale Estate, Somerset West, offers alounge with fireplace, an entertainment area with builtin braai, undercover patio and a landscaped garden. It is priced at R11,25 million.

Exclusive family home at Schonenberg for saleThis home features tastefully selected fin-ishes, entertainment spaces, and spaciousaccommodation throughout.It is pricedatR4 350 000 and locatedwithinupmarket Schonenberg Estate in SomersetWest.The ground floor consists of three bed-rooms, with themain being en suite and twobedrooms sharing a bathroom.The entertainment and living spaces con-sist of a large lounge with double volumeceilings and well-designed exposed trusses.There is a Godin 14 kw freestanding logburner, which heats the entire lounge, din-ing room and family room area. These areasare openplan to thehigh specificationkitch-en.The kitchen consists of clean high glosswhite finishes, with internal blum fittings,and soft close drawers. The countertops area lovely light ceaser stone, and there is a cen-

tre island perfect for entertaining around.The scullery contains integrated applianceswithin thecabinetunits, consistingofadish-washer and washing machine/dryer combi-nation.All appliances are high specificationBosch, including the freestanding gas hob,with electric oven.The family room area contains a stainlesssteel built in braai unit, and opens to theswimming pool area, which is north-facing.Thepool is about 5x 3metresand thedoorsleading to the swimming pool area areframeless glass sliding/stacking doors, cre-ating a fantastic integrated entertainmentarea once the stacking doors are open.On the first floor, one finds a large addi-tional lounge, with its own en suite showerbathroom.This lounge is very spacious and may beused as an additional guest bedroom.

The general look and feel of the home isvery upmarket with key finishes.Thereare 800x800porcelain tiles through-out the home, full wall to ceiling tiling inthe bathrooms, plush carpets in the bed-rooms, and American Shutters throughoutthe home.Thebathroomfittings consist ofupmarketHans Grohe fittings, concealed Viega cis-terns and frameless glass showers. Balus-trades consist of frameless glass fittings.There are also aircons in the main bedroomand guest suite/first floor lounge and solarheating to the swimming pool and geysers.On the exterior, the garden areas havebeen lovingly landscaped, with carefully se-lected plants and pathways.Thehome is placed ona corner stand,withabout 8 m away from the next house, thusensuring privacy and continued north lightthroughout the day.

This home, located in the affluent Schonenberg Estate in Somerset West, is on the marketfor R4 350 000.

The family room where quality time can bespent..

Spacious and convenient rooms with spectacularfeatures promise to wow prospective buyers.

Pringle BayPringle Bay R490 000R490 000

www.pamgolding.co.za/pringle-bay

SITUATED IN A QUIET AREAThis property has views that will take your breath away.Green belt area across the road. The mountain views fromthis property are magical and you can see the sea in thedistance. Generous size plot of 748 m².

Web Access KN1193088Wendy Cilliers 072 340 8263Office 028 273 [email protected]

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Dreamingofanewhomeand life in2015?ULA VAN ZYL

It’s a new year full of possibili-ties and opportunities. Maybeit’s finally time to make that“big move” you’ve alwaysdreamed about – and spreadyour wings. It could be the citylights that are beckoning, acountry estate home or perhapsit’s a move to the coast whereyou can wake up to the soundof waves breaking on the shore.

Whatever appeals to you, a newyear gives you the perfect reasonfor a fresh start. For some, it maybe spurred on by having to movefor work reasons, which makesthe decision all themore pressing.Starting over is both exciting anddaunting, especially if you’re notwell-acquainted with the new cityor town.It’s easy to be overwhelmed by

information, or just the revelationthat you have to move. Whereshouldyoustart?What shouldyoulook at and consider?The best way to help you decide

if you should make the move is tostart from the beginning.Look at the facts without emo-

tion or bias clouding your judge-ment. It’s not as easy as it sounds,so take a deep breath and followthese tips:

The listWrite out a comprehensive list

of pros and cons. This golden oldiepiece of advice can be used in anysituation, andwill help to giveyouperspective on your options.

Money mattersThe first question you should

ask yourself is “Can I afford thismove?” If the answer is “no”, youknow you can’t make the move.But just how do you know if youcan afford to move? Take it stepby step:

Firstly, establish the livingcosts of the new town or city.There aremanywebsites that willassist you with this. Websites likeNumbeowillallowyoutocomparethe living costs of two cities, aswell as other comparisons such ascrime levels, quality of life, and soforth.Willyoubeable tomaintain,or maybe improve your lifestyle,or will you have to downscale?This is a very important consider-ation for deciding to move or not.

Research rentals and homesfor sale in various areas. Can youafford to live there? Do you needto sell your house before youmove? Factor this into your calcu-lations.

Get to know the neighbour-hood you are interested in. Whathave properties been selling forhere? Have the sold prices in-creased, decreased or stayed thesameover the last fewyears?Also,what value will you receive foryour money?

The move itself will also costyou, so shop around for quotesfrom moving companies to findthe best one; also consider the reli-ability of the company in order toavoid moving mishaps.

If you are moving a great dis-tance away, youwill need to factor

in petrol costs, and possibly over-night accommodation.

Family mattersIf you are single, it is easier to

make the decision to relocate,purely because you only need toconsider your own survival, so tospeak. However, if you have aspouseorpartner,youneed tocon-sider whether both of you will beable to achieve a satisfactory in-come where you are planning to

move to. In other words, will yourcombined income allow you tomaintain your current lifestyle orcould you improve it?If you have kids in school, you

will also need to find out about thequality of the schools they will beattending, as well as associatedcosts and whether there is placefor them.

More to considerHere are a few other things you

need to consider before moving:-Get crimestatistics for thearea

you plan to live in. Can you livewith the crime rates? Also, com-pare this to where you currentlylive.-What kind of people live in this

area? Are there mostly families,young couples or students, for ex-ample? Do you see yourself “fit-ting in with the crowd”?- Research the climate. If you

hate heat, for example, Durbanmight not be the best option foryou.- Look into your insurance poli-

cies, as they might be affected bythe region you live in. Most medi-cal aids, for example, are pricedlower in coastal regions.- Will your new home town be

able to cater to your hobbies andentertainment needs? Researchsports and other clubs of interest.- If you are planning to com-

mute, how will the traffic affectyou? It may be best to try theroutes out before buying or rent-ing.- Should you rely on public

transport, will your needs bemet?- Will you be fine if it takes you

a while to meet new friends?- Will you be near to or too far

from your family? Can you cope?-Moving is stressful - make sure

you are prepared.As you start contemplating

moving, you will think of moreand more things you need to con-sider.Good luck, and may the odds be

ever in your favour!

Are you itching to pack up, move out and find your place under theroof of a new city? Moving is expensive and stressful, so make surethat you are ready for it.

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