DESIGNS BY VARIOUS ARCHITECTS IN TOP SECURITY ESTATES OF CAPE TOWN
DOMAIN DES ANGES
This history of French influence on architecture goes back hundreds of years, and where classical styles are concerned we endeavour to treat historical references with great respect to achieve an authentic looking final product and avoid kitch architectural cliches. Careful lighting design enhances the features of the facade.
Luxury Homes
French Provincial Landscapes
Borrowing from the popular cape vernacular style that has emerged in the Cape -
with its clipped eaves and metal sheeting - the French influence softens this
with stucco walls and white vertical French doors.
Cape Vernacular Roofs
CLARA ANNA FONTEIN
DURBANVILLE: The estate located adjacent to major shopping centres and places of work. The style is contemporary with lightly pitched roofs and is the perfect blend of approacheable and impressive architecture.- H, T, and U-Shaped House Plans>
Entrance Gates
The Clara Anna Fontein Estate
OLIVE EDGE
The estate is located on a relatively small parcel of land on the western slopes of Helderberg mountain creating space for about 12 exclusive homes which have almost all reached completion.
Helderberg Slopes
This security estates enjoys unmatched views of False Bay, Strand and Gordon's Bay attracting Home Owners from around the world.
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View from the estate
FAIRHAVEN
Located on the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the guidelines at the estate produced this neutral and contemporary style with many frameless windows taking in the breathtaking views.
The Fairhaven Estate
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Heritage buildings in the Cape Dutch style at Plaisir De Merle Wine Farm. For more built attractions in Franschhoek, click on the orange button:
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A BOLD HOLIDAY HOUSE this home located in Fairhaven estate shows how modernism can be pushed to the limits using bold cantilvered forms that seem to hang on nothing.
Modernism
WHITE, GREY and textured shiplap board panelling provide a subtle palette of elements for this beautiful holiday home in Fairhaven estate.
- Modern & Classical Architect Somerset West>
Shiplap
SITARI COUNTRY ESTATE
The secure entrance complex that forms the gateway to Sitari Estate exemplifies the comfort and security that top lifestyle estates offer home owners in the Western Cape today. The building was designed by BPAS, a leading firm for the design of cape vernacular style architecture.
Sitari Entrance
Galvanised metal roof sheets in charcoal colour, with cliplled eaves and fascias are the hallmark of the style. The walls are painted a very light grey, white or a combination thereof.
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Sitari Cape Vernacular Architecture Style
ENTRANCE TO SITARI, during a spectacular sunset. The concrete ribs that protrude through the top of the roof emphasise the skeletal structure of the building which houses the gym, guard house, sales office and other amenities. Designed by BPAS architects.
Sitari Entrance Gates during sunset
VAL DE VIE WINE AND POLO ESTATES
THE PADDOCKS
A UNIQUE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
Although golf estates and vineyard estates abound... the idea of a polo estate is original and may be entirely unique to this prestigious estate, which includes a communal swimming pool, gym and restaurant.
The Paddocks
THE POLO HOUSE - AWARD WINNER
THE POLO HOUSE is the crowning achievement of Beverley Hui Architects in Val de Vie Estate.It was awarded the "Best Single Property Unit Development" in 2013 in Dubai
This aerial view shows the home's unique location overlooking the Polo Fields with Simoberg in the distance.
The Polo House by helicopter
DE ZALZE GOLF ESTATE
HOUSE BREYTENBACH
HOUSE BREYTENBACH was designed by Beverley Hui architects in the Cape Vernacular style. The luxurious home makes a break from the usual strictly symmetrical layouts common to the style, and contributes to the luxurious atmosphere at De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate.- Cape Vernacular Projects>
House Bretenbach
OLIVE EDGE
The estate is located on a relatively small parcel of land on the western slopes of Helderberg mountain creating space for about 12 exclusive homes which have almost all reached completion.Olive Edge Estate on Helderberg Slopes
This security estates enjoys unmatched views of False Bay, Strand and Gordon's Bay attracting Home Owners from around the world.
- House Plans Cape Town>
Unmatched Views
SOMERSET LAKES ESTATE
This established estate in the heart of Somerset West is located near to Generation School and enjoys stunning views and is landscaped with indigenous plants. Cool ocean breezes ensure clean air to match.
Lakeside Restaurant
KELDERHOF ESTATE
This popular Esates is locate along the R102 on the Western side of Somerset West located ideally in front of Helderberg Mountain with access to shops schools and the N1 - all a stone's throw away.
Kelderhof Estate
DE ZALZE WINELANDS GOLF ESTATE
This award wining modern cape dutch style house is located in the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate.- Modern Cape Dutch Style>
HOUSE MALTMAN
