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From the Editor We really do get excited putting the magazine together for you. It gives us a chance to review what’s been happening in and around the estate; in doing so we are able to reflect and be grateful to work in such an amazing environment. 2017 will mark the 40th anniversary of the estate - that is a wonderful milestone as it makes San Lameer one of the oldest estates in South Africa. We’ll keep you up to speed on the celebrations and any extra special activities we might have to commemorate our 40th. Our summer edition has some really good reading. Our Managing Directors report is always full of interesting information about the estate. We also interview local photographer, Justin Klusner, to find out more about his recent photo shoot of the estate. Our new mountain bike trail also gets some ‘love’ in this edition and then we’ve got news and feedback from our regulars like Villa Rentals, Villa Sales, Camelot Spa, the Hotel, the Country Club and even a good read about our estate gardens. Apart from the brilliant content, we’ve also included our regular activities programme which will help you with deciding on what to do during the holidays. It’s jam packed and we’re sure you’ll be kept busy with so much going on in the estate these holidays. Let me not keep you up! Enjoy the holidays and may you and your family have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to touching base again in June (it feels weird typing that in November!). Until then travel safe and enjoy putting your feet up and relaxing a little before we get stuck into 2017. God Bless, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Justin Scott Editor San Lameer Magazine FabMags Publications
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Managing Director San Lameer is still one of the best coastal residential and golfing estates in South Africa that attracts the attention of South Africa’s discerning homeowners, you. I hope that you, your families and guests will enjoy the well-deserved rest at San Lameer and that you will use, enjoy and appreciate the facilities on the Estate, including the Clubhouse, Beach Viewing Deck, Mountain Bike Trail and partially upgraded Meersig swimming pool area. I hope you will experience peace and tranquillity in an area far removed from the violence and stress that you have to endure in our larger cities and metropolitan areas. Keenly aware that a secure convenience lifestyle also means hassle free living, the Homeowners Association (HOA) was formed to undertake the day-to-day running of this prestigious estate. Planning and implementing all the activities needed, without compromising the criteria is no mean feat. This falls in the hands of myself, guided by your Board of Directors, and assisted by the management team and administration staff, all ably complemented by their skills of various consultants embracing the fields of security, engineering and maintenance, finance and environmental issues. In essence the HOA ensures that the facilities and amenities are kept in prime condition and that the estate exists as a cohesive unit. Due to the increasing number of visitors to San Lameer, especially during this time of the year, your attention is again drawn to the House Rules, with specific reference to the traffic rules, issuing of fines and the provisions limiting the number of people per villa. It is imperative that the safety and comfort of all people on the Estate are ensured, and that the services of San Lameer are not over-burdened due to being utilized by too many people at one given time and thus creating a health risk. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors for their guidance, support and wisdom during the past year. Andries Brink has stepped down as a member of the Board in his capacity as President of the Country Club, but has made himself available to be elected by the homeowners to again serve on the Board as an elected director for a further period. Jan Zeederberg, Stephan Barac and Joe Bester, as a director representing the Estate Hotel, will continue with their services in 2017. 6 | San Lameer
Please take note that details of our December entertainment programme, as well as the golf, church and library programmes appear in the centre area of this magazine issue. May I also take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year of 2017!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HOA AND GOLF CLUB / INFORMATION MEETING Please take note that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association will be held in the Community Hall in the basement of the Estate Office Building at San Lameer on Thursday, 22 December 2016, at 16h00. The Golf Club AGM will precede the AGM of the Association and will commence at 14h30. Kindly take note that, although all our Homeowners are welcome to attend the meeting, only those who hold registered title to a villa on the Estate, or their appointed proxy, may vote. A proxy need not be a member of the Association. In terms of Article 11.11 (“Voting rights”) of the Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation of the San Lameer Master Homeowners Association NPC, the instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing, signed by a member concerned or his duly authorised agent in writing, but need not be in any particular form, provided that where a member is more than one person, a majority of those persons shall sign the instrument appointing a proxy on such member’s behalf. Furthermore, no person other than a member duly registered, and who shall have paid every levy and other sum, if any, which shall be due and payable to the Association in respect of or rising out of his/her membership, and who is not under suspension,
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shall be entitled to be present or to vote on any question, either personally or by proxy, at the AGM. In terms of Article 12.3 of the Memorandum of Incorporation, nominations for the appointment of a director, including those standing for re-election, must be received in writing at the Estate Office not less than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting. Members are also invited to attend a General Information Meeting and Homeowners Forum from 10h00 to 12h00 on Wednesday, 21 December 2016, in the basement of the Estate Office Building. The Directors will be present to discuss Homeowners Association issues of general concern.
SECURITY MATTERS INCLUDING FENCE AND CAMERA SYSTEMS No security breaches or burglaries into villas by intruders breaching the security perimeter fence were reported since February 2014. The cameras and fence are all operational and in a working condition. Unserviceable perimeter fence panels, other material and stands were replaced during routine maintenance.
SCOOTERS ON THE ESTATE Please take note that the usage of petrol or battery-driven scooters on the Estate is not allowed due to the fact that these machines are usually driven by very young children who have got no knowledge of traffic rules and who show no consideration towards other road users.
ESTATE GARDEN & GROUNDS A new 5-year Service Level Agreement for the upgrade and maintenance of gardens and grounds on the Estate was signed between the HOA and Leitch Landscapes. This is accordance with the decision made by the Board. With just over 220mm of rain through our spring months, we can finally say goodbye to a cold harsh winter and hello to greener, healthier and happier gardens on San Lameer. There has been a definite switch in the rate of growth of all plant material especially the lawns. However with the greener grass have come a lot of weeds in the lawns. This is mostly due to the fact that the lawns have had to endure a tough two years and have therefore become patchier. These open spaces allow broadleaf weeds
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to invade and become an issue. We are combating the weeds in the high profile areas by first fertilizing the area with 5:1:5 fertilizers, waiting a few days and then treating the lawn with either MCPA or Super lawn weeder to kill off the weeds. Often a 2nd application is needed in heavily infested areas. In most other lawn areas a combination of fertilizing, regular mowing and hot sunny days is normally sufficient to kill off larges patches of broadleaf weeds. The rehabilitation of the gardens on Lot 28 is proceeding very nicely. We have planted a diverse selection of indigenous groundcovers and a few shrubs where possible. Some areas planted in September and early October have reacted nicely to the recent rains and are growing well. It seems that if CHA are complete by the middle of November 2016, we will be able to complete all the planting by the beginning of the December holidays. We have also managed to work through the cascades in Coppers Creek just before the rains arrived cleaning out mud, litter and weeds. This allows the water to flow unimpeded through the waterways and with the lagoon being nice and full we have plenty of water moving through these areas. Our focus has shifted towards the busiest time of the year at San Lameer, December. We are pruning the remaining trees for sea views, opening up the roads, pathways, signs and pavements. All high density areas like the beach parking area, Meersig swimming pool and surrounds and the Country Club get well serviced and prepared. The Mountain Bike Trail has just grown in popularity this year and I envisage a busy time on the trails throughout December. We are continuing to do light pruning, brush cutting, minor soil level corrections and weed control on the trail. No more major trees have fallen over recently. We replaced some rusted chicken mesh and will continue to monitor the balance of the mesh as it should rust faster in the rains and humidity. The moving of the chipping area has been completed and is now fully functional. There is a lot of material to still chip after the winter pruning and the compost areas needs further organising with a TLB
which will be done in early November. We have slowed down the composting of the gardens due to the increased demands in the mowing cycle but do spot compost as and when needed. As stated previously the reduction in the numbers of all species of antelope on the estate has definitely helped in reducing the damage done to the gardens. The browse line on the whole estate has been better as it normally is at this time of year when the rains arrive and more food becomes available to the buck deeper in the bush. In summary, the past few months has been about changing from our winter pruning programme to a more lawn and garden based programme with the focus of getting everything ready for December.
PEST CONTROL SERVICES ON THE ESTATE The Homeowners Association signed a 1 year agreement with Rentokil, effective from 1 October 2015, to service all villas on the Estate for 4 times a year at a cost of R120 000 excluding VAT. In August 2016 they indicated that the yearly contract is up for renewal and that it will escalate by 6.9%.
PROJECTS ON THE ESTATE MEERSIG SWIMMING POOL AREA The project to upgrade the swimming pool area has already started. The vegetation screening the swimming pool area from the lagoon has been removed. The two slides, full blue and green, and accompanying platform will be installed from 14 November and operational by 25 November 2016. The remainder of the project, i.e. kiddies splash pool, stilted gazebo’s, decking, bar area, screen walls and planters, stretch tent roofs and landscaping will be done commencing in late January 2017. It is envisaged that the project in its entirety will be completed by May 2017, subject to weather and holidays.
PAVING OF THE MAINTENANCE ROAD The pavers and curbs for the construction of the road from the low-water bridge to the maintenance area were ordered. Delivery is expected within two weeks where after the contractor will come on site to complete the project. It is envisaged that the project will be completed by 2 December 2016 subject to weather conditions.
Towards the end of the contract, in September 2016, they again contacted the HOA and advised that the contract will actually increase by 32%, from R120 000 to R160 000 per year. Management arranged to meet with Rentokil in an attempt to come to an agreement and even suggested signing a 3 year contract in order to bring the cost down, but to no avail as they stated that they are losing money in the process.
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Subsequently management decided to send the Maintenance Secretary, Yolande van Staden, on a 2 week Pest Control Course in Gauteng, from which she has now returned. She has 2 final courses to complete, where after one of the local Pest Control Companies will assist in signing her off as a trained and qualified Pest Control Operator. This means that she is authorised and qualified to purchase the poison and other material needed, on behalf of the HOA, and to train the Maintenance staff to conduct our own quarterly Pest Control service, while saving approximately R100 000 in the process. The first service to be done by San Lameer will be in February 2017.
Management has accepted their proposal because the fence will blend in with the existing perimeter fence and would not look like an add-on. We are now awaiting Cochcane’s final approval as well as a possible delivery date if the proposal is indeed approved by the Cochcane management.
The supplier of the ClearVu fence on our perimeter, Cochrane, came up with a proposal to supply the section of fence between the Club House and the perimeter fence to screen the planned children’s play area from the 18th green provided that they can place adverts on that section of fence facing towards the play area.
The erection of the screen fence will dictate when the Jungle Gym will be constructed and the two trampolines installed.
FROM THE MD
UPGRADE OF OLDER LOT’S ON THE ESTATE Please take note of the planned schedule for the remainder of the upgrade/ maintenance programme: a. b.
c. d. e. f. g.
Year 2016 – Lot 28 (58 villas); Year 2017 – Lot 26, Lot 27, Lot 21 (30 villas) as well as the roofs of the ATM building and Villa Sales (common property) Year 2018 – Lot 22, Lot 23, Lot 24, La Mer (33 villas) Year 2019– Lot 29 and Lot 30 (43 villas); Year 2020 – Lot 31 and Lot 32 (47 villas); Year 2021 – Lot 33, Lot 34 and Lot 35 (47 villas); By 2022 the Estate Hotel must be completed.
The upgrade of all villas in Lot 28 is nearing completion and we have had quite a few compliments regarding the end result. Unfortunately at this time the San Lameer Master Homeowners Association, who had to pay the contractor in advance, is funding the project due to several homeowners not paying their full 50% deposit. We would like to request that you urgently get your account up to date as this will assist with the cash flow of the Homeowners Association. Due to the above, the Board of Directors has
instructed the Homeowners Association to start with the collection process for all outstanding amounts on the deposits that were due by 30 April 2016. A special word of thanks for those owners who have faithfully paid their deposits and have now paid for the completed upgrade in full. Your cooperation and support is very much appreciated.
ROOFING OF CERTAIN BALCONIES AT SECTIONAL TITLE UNITS A proposal by the Town Planning and Amenities Committee to permit the roofing of certain balconies within Sectional Title development Lots at San Lameer was approved by the Board of Directors subject to the following: a.
It is envisaged that Lot’s 21, 26 and 27 will be upgraded/maintained in accordance with our existing scope of work starting from 2 May 2017 to 2 December 2017 (approx 7 months, or sooner). Please take note of the following:
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a. CHA Construction and Susal Construction were invited to tender; b. CHA Construction, having the knowledge and experience, came in cheaper and was awarded the contract; c. The contract value is subject to adjustment using the Haylett Formula as set out in the CPAP (Contract Price Adjustment Provisions ) indices application in accordance with Work Group 180 Lump Sum Domestic Buildings and using the month of November (month of Tender closing) as the base month index; d. Letters with details, including the scope of work, costs involved and payment method will be sent out shortly.
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The amendment of the Town Planning Scheme; Only applicable to Lots 19, 20, 25 and 28; Only balconies on first floor level and above; Only concrete balconies where there is no existing roof structure whatsoever; It should be designed by an architect that is on the San Lameer panel; The roof should blend in with the existing roofing structures at San Lameer and aesthetically acceptable.
Kindly contact Pine Pienaar at the Estate Office for more detail. .
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Villa Rentals If you are looking for a cure to Big City Blues, you’ll find the perfect antidote in the beautiful lower South Coast. Here you’ll find the tranquillity and peace of the San Lameer resort. In a magnificent setting, next to the Indian Ocean with kilometres of pristine beaches, offering the perfect mix of fun, relaxation and activity on site. San Lameer is a traveller’s dream that offers a vast array of accommodation options. From indulgent 5-star opulence to rustic budget-friendly basics, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. The beauty of this Estate is that you’re spoilt for choice. Golf, mountain biking, eco-friendly havens, beach boltholes, bush walks, hotel hangouts and a spa sanctuary: Whether you’re travelling alone; with your family or partner; or as part of a business group, you’ll certainly find places to stay that suit your pocket and satisfy your tastes. San Lameer is considered a destination in its own right.
and requirements. We are known for the highest quality properties and service. Apart from finding accommodation for our clients we are very hands on and involved in the management of the properties ensuring that the high standard is maintained. All of our villas and homes are serviced. We assist our clients with restaurant reservations and booking of activities as well as information on the area. We meet and greet our guests and they receive a welcome pack with emergency numbers and contact numbers for any other service imaginable on the South Coast as well as a map of the area and tides table on request. We also focus on intimate beach weddings, family travel and accommodation, small groups, couples, golf groups, honeymooners and tailor made accommodation options. Contact
Self-catering accommodation in South Africa is a great option for longer stays, family holidays, business travellers, and those who just prefer the feeling of a home away from home, rather than hotel-style accommodation. Selfcatering accommodation in San Lameer varies from basic units to top-notch 5-star holiday villas. Renting one of these can mean good savings, as you’re not paying for an expensive hotel breakfast. And you generally pay a daily or weekly rate for self-catering accommodation, rather than paying for the number of people staying there. This is ideal for small groups of travellers or families on a budget. Your safety is our priority and we provide peace of mind. Come and visit us and become part of our dream. Our emphasis is on service and we are very involved in each enquiry; ensuring that we offer a select choice of properties best designed to suit our guests needs
us to ensure a dream holiday vacation with luxury accommodation. San Lameer has a proud history of innovation making this Estate one of South Africa’s proudest residential assets. We cater for both local and international guests Visit us and become part of our family. kind regards
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COFFEE ESTATE & ROASTERY We cultivate, harvest & deliver 100% Arabica coffee. Beaver Creek understands that to love coffee is to live for coffee, which is why they have dedicated three decades to perfecting their specialty coffees.
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From only 4 trees back in 1984 to more than 60,000 trees now, Beaver Creek is a family-owned business with three generations personally involved in the growing, harvesting and roasting of their much-loved coffee.
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coffee café Beaver Creek offer 4 signature Roastery Blends which have been mastered over the years and include coffee’s that are imported from South America. They also make 3 Estate Reserve coffees, which are grown on the coffee farm. These are; SL 28, F 6 and Cataui. A range of single origin coffee’s are imported under the RedBerry label. These coffees are imported from Africa, Asia and South America. Beaver Creek also have two different Coffee Capsules available that are compatible with all Nespresso Machines. Espresso Blend and SL 28 are available in capsules.
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CLUB NEWS
Country Club What a great year 2016 was, we are proud of our achievements at the Club and look forward to even bigger and better things to come. Reflecting on 2016’s highlights • Hosted three Junior events • Levelling of the fairways • New Distance and hole information markers • Tidying of golf course surrounds • Clear staking of the rough • Additional cart paths to the course • Replaced mats on the Mashie and practice tee • Replaced the net on the practice tee • Replacement problematic carts with brand new Yamaha carts • Moved the bridge on hole 6 and added an additional cart path • Replaced all bunkers with beach sand • Installed sand, water and bin boxes on the tees
Remember to diarise the SA Womens Open that we are hosting from 26 – 28 January. This is a world class tournament and something not to be missed.
We are extremely busy over season and don’t want anyone to miss out on a game. We have tee times from 6-8am and 11-1pm. To book via e-mail please send your preferred dates and tee times to proshop@sanlameer.co.za or call us on 039 313 5141. Remember no carts can be booked in December as we work on a strictly first come fist serve basis. We will however try our utmost best to make sure everyone gets one. If you ask us to book you a cart, we are happy to note it but cannot guarantee availability. We therefore encourage all homeowners to use their private carts for golf during December as much as possible.
Our wood-fired Pizzas will be available at the Club from the 15 December – 5 January from 11h00 – 19h00. Sushi will also be freshly prepared from 11h00 - 19h00. Please see the holiday schedule for more information. Supervised children are very welcome at the club. We look forward to new challenges and we trust that our club and Estate will grow in abundance in 2017. A big thank you to all the homeowners and visitors that made 2016 the success it was, your support and positive attitude is very much appreciated by the whole team. We wish you all a blessed Christmas and a prosperous and healthy 2017!
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Golf… is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.” -P.G. Wodehouse
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an eye for detail Justin Klusener had been in advertising and graphic design for 16 years when, in 2011, he started his photography business. We chat to him about his passion and his recent project shooting the estate
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Applying the experience I gained, I have, over the last few years built up a successful photography business with a strong client base of local, national and international companies, including San Lameer Estate and Country Club. Professionally, Justin does all types of photography but prefers to concentrate on commercial work, specialising in resorts, lodges, estates and sporting events. “I enjoy travelling, and this kind of work allows me to do so. Personally I love to get away to the bush and photograph nature and have won awards in this field.” San Lameer Estate and Golf Club has been Justin’s client since 2014. He has done several projects for them, including villa photography, golf tournaments, events and staff photos. When Jolanda from the marketing department contacted him to request new aerial photos of the estate, he jumped at the chance. “The rest, as they say, was history.” The shoot itself was a 30-minute helicopter flight in a Eurocopter 135 helicopter with pilot, Dean Riley. Justin used two Pro Nikon Camera bodies: one with a wide angle lens and the other with a medium telephoto to allow him to zoom in on details. Most of the photos were taken on the telephoto lens. “What is useful using a helicopter is that you can communicate with the pilot and he can position you exactly where you need to be to get the right shots. I tend to rather take too many photos than too few, and it being digital you can shoot all day providing you have enough memory cards.” The preparation and shoot itself was not too complicated; Justin had a ‘shot
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list’ to work from. “We just went over the San Lameer map to see which angles would work best.” The shoot was fairly weather-reliant, as Justin wanted either early morning or late afternoon light to create more mood and show off the estate at its best. “Luckily, on the morning we did the shoot the conditions were perfect.” The helicopter was booked and dates set, with a few backup days if the weather didn’t cooperate. “Having worked with Dean Riley, and because has also has aerial filming and photography experience, he was the obvious choice for me to use.” Justin then sorted and edited all the photographs, which is often the most time-consuming part of a project. He had taken about 400 images from the air, which all needed to be sorted. “There were a number of images that immediately stood out which I then edited further. Being such a beautiful estate, and since we had such great conditions on the day, all that was needed were a few final touches to enhance the original images. From the 400, I delivered 65 to San Lameer.” The photos have now been used in the San Lameer Magazine, on their website and social media sites, and marketing material. “I was really stoked that they used my photo on the previous issues magazine cover,” Justin says. “It is always great to see my photos being used out there in the big wide word. It gives me great satisfaction that I can add value to my clients by providing them with memorable and striking images.” Contact number: 082 441 9195 www.justinklusener.photography
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he official launch of the San Lameer Estate Mountain Bike Trail took place on 18 June 2016. Set in this beautiful tropical paradise, cyclists and trail runners were blessed with perfect weather. At exactly 7h25 the participants of the 4km fun run experienced the first four (out of seven) loops of the newly built San Lameer MTB Trail. After which the 7km and 17km fun cycling races followed shortly thereafter. Friends and family of the cyclists and runners had the pleasure of watching the panting participants speed down the final hill on the way to the finish. The participants with their families also enjoyed the hospitality tent, massage area; kiddies play area and much more!
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Our runners and cyclists were welcomed across the finish line with a huge applause, medal and some refreshing Powerade. The prize-giving and lucky draw prizes ceremony was held just after the final 17km cyclists made their way through the finish line. The San Lameer MTB launch event ended on a very high note when during the event, San Lameer requested Mandie Stander’s approval to name one of the bridge features on the Mountain Bike trail after the late, Burry Stander. The Bridge will be called the “Burry Stander Bridge” and in return San Lameer has pledged a R10 000 donation towards the Burry Stander Foundation. see our mountain bike trail over the next page and remember to read the rules and regulations. most of all, enjoy the trail
RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Please wear a helmet that is fitted correctly and is not damaged. NO HELMET, NO RIDE! 2. Check your bicycle for loose nuts & bolts and that the tires are inflated correctly. 3. Always wear closed shoes that stay on your feet and will grip with the pedals & comfortable clothing that will dry quickly. 4. Know how your gears and brakes work. 5. Please note that the track is first and foremost a cycle track. Runners should give way to cyclists as they will be travelling faster. 6. The trail while focused around mountain biking is suitable for walkers and trail runners too. 7. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised/ accompanied by an adult when riding the trail. 8. Ride responsibly to minimize your impact on the environment. 9. Please comply with notices, instructions and directions of the San Lameer MTB Trail. 10. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk. 11. Please acknowledge the following: • Mountain biking can be an inherently dangerous sport, especially if undertaken on uneven or roughly hewn ground. You must therefore exercise reasonable caution at all times when riding on the marked routes and do so at your own risk. • The land is inhabited by snakes and other wildlife. Acknowledge that these may pose a danger and take all reasonable care to do no harm whatsoever to any wildlife which you encounter. • San Lameer Estate has no emergency response facilities and limited resources to assist in an emergency. San Lameer Estate’s security division will help as much as they can but can’t be held responsible for any emergency. You need to be prepared to be self-sufficient in the case of an emergency. • Access to the property is undertaken with due knowledge and appreciation of the risks inherent therein.
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Mapping it Out
We’ve put a map of the trail in the magazine so you can read it at leasure and start planning which of the trails you’re going to tackle. The map lays out all the different legs of the trail along with the distances, just in case you think it’s shorter (or easier) than it really is! Remember to read the rules and regulations on page 19 before you set off for a ride.
Winning Awards San Lameer Estate is extremely proud of the Tourism Award recently won in the Corporate Innovation and Support category. We were award this prestigous award due to our recently built Mountain Bike Trail. Jolanda Cloete, Marketing & Liaison Co-ordinator of San Lameer Estate received the award on behalf of the estate. We’re hopeful that this is just the first of many awards we will win for our MTB trail.
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FINE WINES EXCEPTIONAL ART For many years home to original works by some of South Africa’s leading artists but now also offering the finest selection of wines on the South Coast.
Offering for the first time on the South Coast
“Pop Up Wine Tasting” for those non beach days! Gather some mates, select one of our participating estates and come and enjoy a private wine tasting.
We deliver! Call for details! For more details regarding which wine we stock and our tastings please phone 039 316 6204, visit our website or the Riverbend Art and Wine Gallery facebook page. Open: Daily 09h00 - 16h30 Call: 039 316 6204 Address: Old Main Road, Southbroom GPS: S30°54’24” E30°19’05’’ Email: Website: www.crocodilecrazy.co.za 22 |info@crocodilecrazy.co.za San Lameer
SAN LAMEER GARDENS
“As we wave goodbye to 2016 I can only say, good riddance to a very tough year for the gardens and grounds at San Lameer.� We have had to endure the tail end of a very severe drought country wide and although we started to receive some Spring and Summer rains as I type this summary, I can only pray we receive a lot more rain this summer. I know that is not what most homeowners and guests visiting San Lameer want during their well-deserved summer break but it is what the farmers, wild bush areas and pretty gardens need to recover fully. The water table under the ground needs to be restored to its normal levels and those in the know claim it will take two years of good summer rains to achieve this. The gardens have taken a severe knock this year and we are working hard at trying to combat
the effects of little to no rain. We have lost lawn quality, coverage in the flower beds, some large trees and a general thinning out of the natural bush areas. All this leads to less plants and food for the antelope, birds and insects of the estate to live in harmony. The eco system circle takes a severe knock especially in man-made estates where we haves fences that do not allow our wildlife to move greater distances to find alternative sources of food. Unfortunately the things that do thrive during drought are our Alien Invasive Species (AIS). These plants are very capable at adapting to hard times and then out compete our indigenous bush. So we have spent a large amount of time battling the top 10 species
that occur here on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast and it is a daily task that sometimes seems to have no end. The best way to combat the drought and the invasion of Alien plants is to keep planting indigenous and endemic plant material on the estate. We have tried as far as possible to do this during the rehabilitation of the gardens of the Lots that underwent upgrading this year. The latest being Lot 28 which should be completed by early December and then we just need the rain to settle the new plants in. The Mountain Bike Trail has been a great addition to the estate. Since its inception and launch the trail has grown from strength to strength and become extremely popular with all skill levels of mountain bike riders to walkers and nature lovers. Please remember if you are walking or running the trails to give way to cyclists and always be aware that they may be coming up behind you. The trail had a few sandy and soft areas which have compacted nicely with the recent rains but be aware there are areas that are still loose and a few wet muddy stretches which will test your skill level.
It has been a year since we received our Hino 300 truck and our Morbark chipper. Both have worked hard on the estate this year and helped us to keep the estate refuse free and the production of mulch and compost for the gardens going at a steady rate. The nursery has been producing plant material for the gardens that were upgraded and fortunately we still have little bit of stock left for the other areas of the estate. We have reduced the rate of planting though as we need to be confident that the rains have arrived for certain. Please remember that we are still under water restrictions and even with the rains we have had, that no irrigation systems are allowed to be on, no washing of cars with hosepipes, no high pressure hosing using outside taps and no watering of gardens with hosepipes is allowed. Please be mindful to reduce your waste, re use it where possible and recycle it when on San Lameer. Have a fantastic Christmas with your loved ones. Ben and the Leitch Landscapes staff. winter Edition 2016 | 23
restaurant SAN LAMEER HOTEL
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Lagoon restaurant is looking fine THIS is one restaurant where every meal is a feast for the eyes. Executive chef Eddie Doorsamy is a master of his craft and adds his culinary touch to every plate. Even a simple hamburger is turned into an elegant meal. This restaurant has received a major facelift and is now light and airy, but still stylish and the meals are all inviting and appealing to the diner. The exclusive menu offers a little of everything and each description tempts you with deliciousness. You could choose an appetiser such as the Norwegian Smoked Salmon or a Potato and Spring Onion Soup. Weight watchers can tuck into a delightful summer salad with crispy bacon strips and fruit which sounds enticing. Fish lovers can delight in a Gourmet Seafood Platter for two or try the Grilled Mozambican Prawns. Signature dishes include Pork Loin Fillet, Slow Braised Lamb Shanks and there is a variety of curries served with condiments and pickles and the succulent grills and poultry will satisfy any appetite.
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T H E R E V I VA L O F A L A N D M A R K The Outlook Trading Post has evolved from the original farm stall The Barn Owl, a well known and much loved tourism landmark of yesteryear. Besides offering an array of farm stall products, curios and quality gifts the Farm House Kitchen is fast gaining popularity with visitors and locals alike for its wonderful breakfasts, light meals and possibly the best coffee on the Coast! Situated on the largest banana farm in KwaZulu Natal, Banana Farm Tours offered by the Outlook Trading Post are for many the family highlight of their visit to the South Coast.
V I S I T U S T ODAY !
FARM HOUSE KITCHEN COFFEE SHOP Breakfasts, light meals, delicious coffee and free WiFi
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Quality gifts, curios, preserves, teas and coffees
BANANA FARM TOURS A fun, informative and educational family experience
Call: 039 316 8602 | Visit: www.outlooktradingpost.co.za Open Daily 8:30am – 4:00pm | Old Main Road Southbroom | GPS: S30°54’38.05” E30°18’53.51”
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Your adventure would not be complete without a visit to the Riverbend Art & Wine Gallery or a delicious meal at the Crocodile Café.
Between Xmas and mid-March each year thousands of crocodiles hatch at Riverbend Crocodile Farm. The public have the opportunity to witness this fascinating natural phenomenon which is presented by renowned Crocodile Specialist Howard Kelly who has for years been enthralling both adults and children with his insight into and experiences of one of the planets oldest living creatures the Crocodile. The public can also experience the crocodile feeding frenzy on a Sunday and a Wednesday at 3.00pm
Riverbend Crocodile stocks and array of quality curios, toys and leatherware.
Crocodile Feeding: Sunday and Wednesday at 3pm Snake Demonstrations: Sunday at 2.30pm Hatching Demonstrations: Phone to confirm times
OPEN DAILY 09H00 - 16H30
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Dear San Lameer Homeowners, We would like take this opportunity in providing you with some feedback regarding sales over the past year as well as update you with a brief overview on where your Sales Team has been marketing & advertising Villas, Vacant Land & Shares for sale at San Lameer. Living in this amazing country we have so much for which we can truly be grateful especially when one can experience an Estate like San Lameer. We all know there are many factors in play at the moment within South Africa which spills over into the economy & then has a direct effect on our leisure property market. In general San Lameer has weathered the recurring political storms & financial climate extremely well due to its superb world class golf course, spectacular facilities & two blue flag beaches all of which help attract investors to our wonderful Estate on the sunny South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to all these truly special facilities & features you have an exemplary management team providing a stable investment platform as well as having the best all-inclusive security in place. We are not sure if you are all aware of the following fact but San Lameer Villa Sales commit a percentage of commissions from each & every single San Lameer Villa sold directly towards the continuous marketing of our magnificent Estate. We advertise San Lameer in a broad spectrum of hard copy & upmarket Estate magazines, as well as on a host of electronic media sites so as to continually attract prospective purchasers. We do try to rotate the listings in our hard copy advertising thereby trying to present each seller with a chance at being exposed in the market place. The following list reflects where we have been active with marketing San Lameer through the course of this year: We can assure you, no other company in the outside property market comes close to what we do & spend in the best interests of our sellers. Comprehensive monthly advertising on property web sites such as PRIVATE PROPERTY & PROPERTY 24; Double Page full colour adverts in Estate Magazines for DAINFERN, FOURWAYS GARDENS, KYALAMI, WATERFALL, CENTURION & WOODHILL; The GET’IT Magazine found on the North Coast & Central KZN as well as Gauteng; XCLUSIVE DIRECTORY Magazine – Local winter & summer edition; CEMAIR INFLIGHT MAGAZINE; WHAT, WHEN & WHERE MAGAZINE & SOUTHERN EXPLORER MAGAZINE which had special travel inserts for the National Tourism Indaba held in KZN; SUNDAY TIMES “YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD”; SUNDAY TRIBUNE “HOME”; HOMEGUIDE MAGAZINE; SOUTH COAST HERALD Newspaper in peak season only. SAN LAMEER ESTATE Sales Billboards, Estate Maps, Flyers & Window Displays. We were also given the opportunity to sponsor the San Lameer Country Club SCORE CARDS.
We also had 1000 Branded Sports Water Bottles made for Event Sponsoring. At Southcity Collage there are Advertising Display Boards set up to entice Locals to consider San Lameer as their permanent residence. Then there are the inserts in Meyer’s Country Club News Letter, the San Lameer News Flash/Nuus Flits & not forgetting our very own beautiful San Lameer Estate Magazine. This year saw us launching a totally redesigned, brand-new website which is able to be viewed on Android & Apple devices as well as now being HTML 5 compatible. Please take a look & let us have any creative feedback. We are open to suggestions regarding new ideas for advertising, so please feel free to drop us an email & we will happily consider them. Added to this we are live on the San Lameer Mobile App. BONDS: Contrary to what our financial institutions have been telling us, they are certainly not making the purchase of a leisure property an easy task & unfortunately this year we have had 4 of our clients’ bond applications declined. A point of concern for seller, purchaser & agent. VACANT LAND: We have been doing our best to encourage the purchase of vacant land at San Lameer in it being such an attractive opportunity to develop your own dream Villa. There has been a noticeable increase in sales from 1 vacant stand sold in 2014 to 2 vacant stands sold in 2015 & so far this year we have sold 5 resale stands as well as 1 of the Sanlam stands next to “Die Opstal”. There are currently 11 vacant stands listed with asking prices ranging from R850 000 to R2.575 million. VILLA SALES: Potential investors are doing their homework before arriving at San Lameer. With 32 Villas sold so far this year this confirms that they are finding our Estate to be an attractive purchase in a dynamic paradise retreat for the entire family. Currently we have 53 Villas listed for sale • Only 4 just under R1m • Between R1m to R2.5m there are 21 Villas to choose from • Between R2.5m to R5m there are 14 Villas as well as 14 Villas Over R5m. To those of you who do not already know, as a courtesy we have started assisting share owners in syndicated Villas with the sale of their shares. San Lameer Villa Sales upped their game this year with a secret weapon by the name of René Smith who has many years of experience selling on the South Coast & actively started selling with us just after Lloyd chose to retire. She is Simply Dynamic. In closing we would like to say that we appreciate the privilege afforded to us to be allowed to work in this paradise we call San Lameer & assure you of our continued loyalty & best service at all times, 363 days of the year. Wishing you & your families all the best over this festive season & a healthy, happy & prosperous 2017.
Thank You & Happy Holidays To All
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PRICE R 10 000 000
This Villa design has been well thought about to include many special features in the Villa which makes for excellent Living & Entertaining. Suffice to say only Quality finishes, fittings & furnishings have gone into making this a home many may desire to own. Built on one of the most sought after sights on the Estate. Stunning Lagoon & Breaker Sea Views. This Beautifully Designed Villa Allows the Exterior Natural Flow of Nature to Blend in By Reflection & Architectural Features Allowing for No Distinction Between Being Inside or Out. A Large Welcoming Entrance Hall. Spacious Formal Lounge & Dining Room, Family Room & Bar. Fully Air-Conditioned Throughout. Enormous Courtyard / Atrium, Built-In Gas Braai, Pizza Oven & Dining Deck. Open Patios, Wooden Decks & Large Rim-Flow Swimming Pool. Fully Fitted Modern Kitchen with Some Unique Finishes & Includes Scullery/Laundry. Walk-In Cold Room - Ideal for Those South African Summer Months. Temperature Controlled Wine Cellar. 4 Double Bedrooms All En-Suite. Bathrooms Include Towel Warmers & Under Floor Heating. Jacuzzi Spa Bath in Main En-Suite Bathroom. Double Lock-Up Garage - Oversized with Cupboards & Tiled Floor. FURNISHED (Exclusions)
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crowned eagles A tradition that started some 15 years ago continues. Residents who live on the San Lameer Estate recall the resident Crowned Eagle pair building their first nest in or around the year 2000. Since then this pair of a rare and threatened species has produced an estimated 12 chicks. I started documenting their behavior patterns in 2011 and over the past 5 years have accumulated a library of more than 50,000 photographs of their nest building, mating, chick-rearing and hunting activities. Internationally acclaimed ornithologist and eagle specialist, Dr. Shane McPherson has ringed three of the chicks and the San Lameer eagles feature prominently in his doctoral thesis that examines the dietary habits of Crowned Eagles in urbanized environments. Although Crowned Eagles generally produced a chick only every second year, the abundance of food on the San Lameer Estate has allowed a chick to be hatched and successfully reared every year, except for 2015 when the chick died about 10 days after hatching. Not having a youngster to feed in January through May 2016, the adults started their new breeding season more than six weeks ahead of their traditional date. They spent more time adding to their nest, which is now much larger than it has ever been and with a deeper bowl in the center to protect the occupants. Incubation of the two eggs laid started on Monday, August 2, and after 49 days of incubation the current chick hatched on 20 September. The female sat resolutely through weeks of incessant rain and gale-force winds that shook the entire Natal region and Shane McPherson’s research recorded more nests failing to produce chicks in 2016 than ever before. However, San Lameer and the neighboring holiday-home smallholding of Paulsburg, owned by Axel Schultz of Berlin, were both successful and the chicks are growing rapidly. In my recording of the behavior patterns of the two pairs of eagles, it has been interesting to note
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that in San Lameer the male delivers prey, virtually on a daily basis, to the nest but seldom tarries longer than 45 seconds and does not assist the female with the feeding duties. She tends to mantle (spread her wings protectively) over both the food and the chick until the male leaves. At Paulsburg, however, both parents feed the chick on the prey the male delivers and the adults seem to pursue a happy-family routine in rearing their chick together. I expect the San Lameer chick to take its first flight very early in January (100-120 days after hatching) and until then it will strengthen its wings by practicing increasingly daring leaps up and down on the nest and the nearby branches. It has been observed to be growing very rapidly on a diet of dassies, monkeys, small buck and even large cane rats from the nearby sugar cane fields. By May 2017 the adults will stop feeding it, forcing it to extend its instinctive curiosity about things moving on the ground into a strategic approach, attack and kill mode that is natural to these raptors. Being forest birds, they tend to sit in trees and wait for prey to pass beneath. They then descend swiftly and using the four powerful talons on each foot that can collectively exert a crushing power of 800 lbs per square inch, penetrate the vital organs of even fairly large animals like young bushbuck , impala or duikers. Their commonest food, however, is dassies and monkeys. With unusual weather conditions seeming to be the cause of more than 50% of the monitored nests in Natal failing this year, San Lameer continues to make a valuable contribution to the generation of a seriously threatened raptor in South Africa.
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