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Contents 16 39 03 HOA News 06 Property 08 Landscaping & Nature 16 Pink Polo 21 Wedding 24 Sport & Leisure 26 Fun Run 33 Ryk Neethling Swim School 34 Stable Talk 39 Wine 26 45 Dine 51 Social 58 Kiddies Page 61 Safety & Security 03 63 FAQ PUBLISHER: ADVErtISING SALES: Phoenix Freelance for the Val de Vie HOA Jaime-Lee van Sittert / Tatum Milosevich www.phoenixfreelance.co.za 021 434 6537 / 4525 / 072 171 1979 PRINTER: DESIGN & LAYOUT: Creda Communications Gurnstar Ink www.creda.co.za HOA EDITOR: Anel Steyn 021 863 6103 The Grapevine magazine focuses on the Val De Vie Estate. It is mailed on behalf of the homeowners association to residents and landowners. It is published in collaboration with several freelance companies and does not necessarily portray the opinions of these companies. Please send enquiries to [email protected] 1 From The HOA Office It is that time of year again, when the Over the last quarter, you will Plane trees and our vineyards stand have noticed improvements in our proudly full with green promise of warm, landscaping. We have planted more late sun-downer sunsets. The life worth than 100 trees along the edge of Village loving is in full swing! 8 (The Lakes), installed 6 play parks for our children, planted olives around the Work on the walkways to our new Sport & Leisure Centre, established a picnic area at the river was completed. lemon and lime orchard in Village 1 and We trust this long awaited area will be replanted many beds. The planting of a an enjoyable spot over the summer further 100+ trees across the Estate is period… also in the pipeline. Urgent attention is currently given to Our improved crime prevention efforts the quality of our water sources. Sadly, and close collaboration with our even in this clean valley we have to keep neighbours and affected stakeholders strict quality monitoring systems in place in the valley have certainly paid off. We to detect early signs of deterioration. had an incident free quarter so far. Apart We have involved the best in the field to from all our efforts beyond our estate advise us. We have been implementing fence, our plan for a major internal remedial treatment for small problems upgrade is well under way. It is planned that already exist together with improved to start construction early 2012, subject monitoring steps. This treatment to the necessary corporate approvals. will predominantly consist of natural biological steps like the introduction of As the festive season draws closer, Bio Havens (floating islands). Microbes we hope you will take full advantage produce a sticky biofilm that grows on of the summer season on Val de these islands – they are responsible for Vie. Remember to stock up on your breaking down waste and nutrients, favourite wine from our cellar. The 2011 providing for better water quality. Sauvignon Blanc is something special and the Ryk Neethling 2010 should not The management of our fresh water be missed. Also be sure to try out the network will be improved with the new cakes and pastries in the restaurant. installation of additional bulk meters and The Polo Club enriched their repertoire the automation of meter readings. With with the skills of a permanent pastry this, potential losses can be pinpointed chef… to a specific section of the estate. With the automation of our water Enjoy the last days of 2011! meter readings, we will be able to alert residents of abnormal usage, e.g. due to Regards, a burst pipe. Many residents had to fork Christo Reeder out abnormal amounts to pay for water Estate Manager due to undetected water leaks. HOA Enquiries Polo Sales Office 021 863 6128 021 863 6169 021 863 6101 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Accounts Department Wine at Val de Vie Polo Club Restaurant 021 8636102 021 863 6143 021 863 6174 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] nformation I Building Department Ryk Neethling Swim School Security 021 863 6103 [email protected] 021 863 6110 [email protected] 079 899 5606 072 900 3954 Healthclub Events & Marketing 021 863 6136 021 863 6100 [email protected] [email protected] Val De Vie Val Contact 3 0580 Bergstreme - Cornerstone Dec-Feb.indd 1 11/11/11 12:22 PM PROPERTY MATTERS BREAKING NEWS: There is a serious shortage of rental stock on Val de Vie! Should you consider the building-to-let option? BUILD-TO-LET LET AS AN OPTION: With the serious shortage of rental stock ?Cash flow availability vs funding the on Val de Vie, we are advising many of our project (which we would not clients to consider this as an option. recommend) ?Appetite for rentals vs patience for Coupled with the current pressure on capital growth resales plot’s prices and the extra levies ?Apportionment of costs vs nett yields for not having built; this has already ?Recovery period of market vs capital proved to be an option for many. appreciation on asset I would however caution that this is not We are here to assist you and guide you necessarily a serious consideration for all. as best we can. Feel free to make an appointment with us to advise you in this There are however many factors to be regard. If this is possibly an option for taking into account - amongst them you then you might want to consider being: reading the next article below. In the wilderness, humans relied on stars for TURN-KEY OFFERING: How often haven’t we heard someone ?Design of the home saying “I will never build again” or ?Municipal submission fees direction. Little has changed. “our costs ran hopelessly over the ?Engineer’s fee budget of that which we allowed for”? ?NHBRC fees ?Val de Vie Site hand over fees So often - that which should be a ?PC amounts for finishes including Dust, dirt or tarmac – the New Generation M-Class is ready to prove how cultivated, rewarding experience turns out to be airconditioning, oven/hob and an unnecessary frustration. Never extractor etc strength can be. Inside, high-quality leather trims and the seats invite you to climb in mind the time it takes to plan and ensure that there are no hidden costs, This way the clients know exactly what and relax, while the powerful 4MATIC all-wheel drive system handles steep gradients supervise and fret over “the they are in for - with no hidden costs excitement” of a new home. Do all the and also save substantially on the with supreme ease. In addition, the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission delivers the checks and balances and then still transfer duty. have to manage the cash flow etc. right amount of torque in any situation. To book a Test Drive call the number below or So by way of a practical example, we This is the very reason that we have can offer our clients a turn-key visit www.mercedes-benz.co.za recently started offering our clients a package which will allow for a 400m² turn-key option. By turn-key we mean House which will include 4 en-suite exactly that - our clients give us an bedrooms, staff accommodation indication of their total budget that /guest-suite, two living areas, a they are comfortable with, to allocate covered patio, a pool, double garage for the completion of a home. and landscaping - all finished to a very high standard with strict supervision. We will then structure a package for And then the total all in cost could be X them which includes all the costs - so incl Transfer duty! Give us a call for that there are no surprises when they pricing). get to “turn the key”. By all costs - we mean all costs which would include We can tailor make a package that will the following by way of example: best suit your budget. Paarl Motors, 37 Jan van Riebeeck, Paarl, Tel.: 021 8721531, www.sandown.co.za, We are here to serve you and make this journey a pleasurable experience for you. Contact us to discuss the planning of your new Email: [email protected], Dealer Principal - Estienne Cronje - 082 878 5688; , Sales Executives - Zelda Steenkamp - home/investment on Val de Vie and experience our exceptional service! Ph 021 863 6101 or email us on [email protected] 083 236 9927; Robin Louw - 083 775 8352 Standard with MobiloDrive 120. Prices subject to change without prior notice. Vehicle specifications may vary. Finance Provided by Mercedes-Benz Financeand *Insurance, a division of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services South Africa(Pty.)Ltd., an Authorised Financial Services Provider (Licence no. 18 604) and Credit Provider (Licence nr. NCRCP80). *Underwritten by either Regent Insurance (FSB. 25 511),or Alexander Forbes Insurance (Licence nr. 30414). Property The guidelines and alterations checklist FROM THE are available on our website and you are BUILDING OFFICE welcome to contact the building office for advice. Val de Vie reached a milestone these past three months by completing its With the rapid increase of properties 100th property! Before builders holiday our biggest challenge will soon this year we will add another thirty become maintaining quality on existing to that number. These are not only properties. The landscaping and building statistics as residents are not only a committee will be doing inspections SG number to us. We take pride in on existing houses to advise clients on knowing every one of you by name possible items that need maintenance and we are well aware of it that we are and attention.