property

Classic fortress
BY ESTHER MOLOI SALES CONSULTANT CANDICE JIN
PROPERTY COORDINATOR CHANTEL SPENCE PHOTOGRAPHY IRMA BOSCH

M SQUARED PROJECTS AND DESIGN

011466 0363
In keeping with the classic theme, the home owner wanted
natural wood-looking tiles, and selected the Reserve
Betula wood-look porcelain tile from M Squared Projects
and Design. The company specialises in the supply of
natural, ceramic and porcelain tiles, and offers personalised
consultations and advice on tile layouts.

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hen the owners of this home were

on a hunt for a location for their
house, they were hoping to find
a secure estate where they could experience the
joys of living in a safe, natural environment. When
they came across the dams, walkways and open
natural spaces of Waterfall Estate, they knew they
would call this place home.
We love this area because it provides easy
access to the school and there are a number of
fishing dams in the area, which is perfect for our
ardent fishermen sons, the home owners say.

below left: With the home owners having a

detailed plan of the house they wanted to build,
Rowan Rawlinson Projects undertook to facilitate the
construction of a classic home with presence. The
company managed the process of building the home and
ensuring the home owners requirements were met.
bottom right: Founded by Trish Bradley in 1991,
Grace Design offers clients a turnkey service, including
assistance when purchasing land, personalised
architectural designs and interior design if required. The
company also assists the client in obtaining building
quotes, and then at all stages until the completion of their
dream home.

ROWAN RAWLINSON PROJECTS 083 485 4245

GRACE DESIGN 083 278 9009

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We love our wine cellar; it is a special space in

the home where we can just relax. We are avid
wine-lovers.
With the property occupying a corner stand, the
owners wanted to build a house with presence.
We wanted a different home that would stand
out, and we had a very good plan mapped out of
how we wanted it to look and flow.
The architect was briefed to draw up a very

personalised home with very specific features,

including the prominent towers.
We wanted a spacious home that not only
looked great, but is practical too. It needed to suit
our growing needs and allow us to use all of the
spaces in the house, they explain.

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This home provides the

warmth and security the
home owners were looking
for, and every area in the
house is custom-made.
This home provides the warmth and security
the home owners were looking for, and every area
in the house is custom-made. When it came to
the decor, everything was planned in great detail,
so the services of an interior decorator were not
really necessary. Simple, yet elegant, was the look
the owners were wanting, with nothing being too
over-the-top.
left: The fitted kitchen, supplied by The Kitchen Studio,
comprises painted Supawood with a mahogany veneer
finish. The classic kitchen fits in well with the overall
design of the home, and includes timber finishes and a
solid timber table to match.
THE KITCHEN STUDIO 011 781 4888

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GEBERIT SOUTHERN AFRICA 011 444 5070

above: The home owner wanted all aspects of the

home to be practical and timeless. The invisible Geberit
wall-hung system, together with the shiny chrome Delta
50 actuator plate, is not only sophisticated and elegant,
but enhances the style of the home.

In the basement of the home lies a hidden

gem, in the form of an old country-style wine
cellar with decor very different from the rest of
the house. We love our wine cellar; it is a special
space in the home where we can just relax. We
are avid wine-lovers, the home owner adds.
There are many elements in the home that
create the impression of an old English castle,
including a garden with a well. The house is a giant
fortress, which makes guests feel right at home
from the minute they enter the door. Q

Contact:
Geberit concealed cisterns
011 444 5070, www.geberit.co.za
Grace Design architecture and interior design
083 278 9009, gracedesign@absamail.co.za
M Squared Projects and Design tiles
011466 0363, info@msquared.co.za,
www.msquared.co.za
Rowan Rawlinson Projects project management
083 485 4245, rowan@rrp.co.za, www.rrp.co.za
The Kitchen Studio kitchen cabinetry
011 781 4888, 011 312 4060, www.kitchenstudio.com

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