For Appointment to View

Maxi Aldum 082-323-0116

or Email Maxine.Aldum@kwsa.co.za

De Wijnlanden Security Estate Stellenbosch - See this Video

De Wijnlanden Estate, Stellenbosch

I would like to share this De Wijnlanden lifestyle with you, then show you Homes For Sale De Wijnlanden

What do you want from your lifestyle and that of your family? Is De Wijnlanden the Place to Call Home?

If You are looking for:

• Upmarket Secure Estate
• Clubhouse 
• Kiddies playschool
• Tennis Court
• Squash Court
• Walking trails
• Vineyard
• Play Park
• Biking/Hiking Trail
• Estate Social get togethers
• Stunning Views
• Close to Nature
• Easy Commute to Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Somerset West
• 10 mins drive to the beach

Take A Look at This De Wijnlanden Video!

Now Call Maxine Aldum 082-323-0116

Maxine@SAPrimeProperties.com

www.SAPrimeProperties.com

De Wijnlanden Estate - The Lifestyle Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands

De Wijnlanden Estate, Stellenbosch

When you wake up in the morning at De Wijnlanden Estate in Stellenbosch and you pull back your curtains, push open the doors and windows and breathe in the fresh country air, you know that is the only way to start the day.

So, pick up your coffee and step out onto the patio and take in the view of the vineyards, the Stellenbosch Mountains, and the wide open spaces. You cannot beat that De Wijnlanden Lifestyle.

Put on your walking shoes, call the Dog, take your little childrens hand and walk them down to the onsite play school and then get out onto the walk ways and enjoy the security and the ambience De Wijnlanden has to offer.

Greet your neighbours, enjoy the bird sounds, soak up all that De Wijnlanden has to offer.

With a 30 minute drive to Cape Town, a 15 minute drive to Stellenbosch or Somerset West - you cannot beat this location.

This Prime Position in the Stellenbosch Winelands could be your home -  Prime Properties your De Wijnlanden on site agents to show you your future lifestyle.

• Plot and Plan option with a large 1400 sq m Perimeter plot with breathtaking views to Stellenbosch - plot R995 000 + Plan.
• Starter homes from at $1 780 000. 
• Luxury Homes on the perimeter all with outstanding views.

Call Maxine Aldum 082-323-0116 Today for your appointment to view! 

email: Maxine@saprimeproperties.com

www.SAPrimeProperties.com

Today...

Maxi saved an owner R18000 by digging into his insurance policy and calling the municipality as she was unhappy with the plumbing explanation. Quick thinking and an enquiring mind, leaving no stone unturned, made our owner a very happy man.

We have the expertise that can save you time and money.

So you wondered what happened to me?

Meet Maxine

Wow its been a fun journey... Of course most of you know by now that I am in America and my sweet daughter who has a B Com Degree, and has done Honours in Education at Stellenbosch, came forward with a proposal to help us with Prime Properties at De Wijnlanden. Of course under the thorough guidance of one of our attorney friends and lots of skype calls and training by Marlon Shevelew and the Tenant Profile Network, I can really say, we have the most awesome young business woman running Prime Properties.  Our rental portfolio continues to grow and her sales are on the increase. She is strict, but fair and enthusiastic and I hope you will continue to support Maxi as you did me.

You can look forward to reading the news here again, I promise to keep you updated. The page will take on a new look soon.

Love and miss you all, Keep in touch ..Kathie

Kathie Aldum

Ducktale

Annelize Van Wyk sent me this note via Facebook today....
Have you seen the behavior of the one duck at the dam? I am sure it thinks it is a traffic officer. It stands on the pavement waiting for a car, then walks into the road and stop you. It does not move and when you get out... of the car, it comes towards you talking, talking... I had such a good laugh. It did it to the car before me :then with me and the vehicle behind me! I think De Wijnlanden's animal residents are of a higher intelligence! ..

I couldn't agree more..

Well done Cape Town - now how can we capitalise on this?

26 Oct 2011

Minister Paul Mashatile congratulates Cape Town for having achieved the Designer City Award for 2014


After hearing the announcement this morning, I wish to congratulate the City of Cape Town on achieving the Designer City of the Year Award for 2014. We are honoured that Cape Town is the first city in Africa to achieve this Award, said Minister Paul Mashatile.

In 2014 selection of World Design Capital will be the fourth appointment by International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, a partner of International Design Alliance, of this biennial designation to a city, in recognition of its accomplishments in using design as a catalyst for development and reinvention, as well as for improving its social, cultural and economic environments.

Cape Town’s unique visions for how design will continue to reinvent its urban landscape were submitted together with its entry. This city demonstrated that it possessed the expertise, infrastructure and financial capabilities to successfully develop and implement an inspiring year long programme of international design related events, promoting design, as well as their city, on an international stage; and finally, illustrated how it’s citizens have and will continue to benefit from their city’s achievements in design.

Helsinki, in Finland, celebrates Designer City of the Year 2012. Cape Town won against two finalists, Dublin, in Ireland and Bilbao, in Spain. There were fifty-six cities in the world that participated.

“This is indeed an achievement for all of us as South Africans and especially for the culturally vibrant and resilient people of this beautiful and cosmopolitan South African city that is nestled between a mountain and the sea. May this announcement reinvigorate the creative sector of Cape Town with a new energy and allow the creative economy to bring tangible benefits to designers, artists and the people of Cape Town and beyond” said Minister Mashatile.

As World Design Capital 2014, Cape Town will be host to a number of prestigious design-related events and conferences organised by the World Design Capital and the local committee.

Need a Pet sitter/ House sitter in December

Due to a cancellation of accommodation for December, Rene Meintjies has family arriving and no where for them to stay. They are 4 Adults, who will eat and play at her house in Simons Way, but she does not have room for them to sleep. She was wondering if anybody needs dog sitting or house sitting, 'cause they could look after your home and pets in exchange for a roof over their heads. If you can help, please call Rene 0823387792

Does anybody have an outside room to let in De Wijnlanden?

There is a lovely couple who have had recently had triplets and they are needing extra help in the early mornings and evening bathtimes. Do you have an outside room that you could let to them for their helper to stay? They are happy to pay rent for accommodation.

Please drop me a note if you can help.

The Charles Schulz Philosophy


(This is marvelous!! There are two sets of questions.

Scroll slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect)

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.

Just read straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.


2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.


3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.


4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.


5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.


6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?



The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies..

Awards tarnish..

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:


1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the

most credentials, the most money...or the most awards.



They simply are the ones who care the most

Thank you Stuart Macpherson for sharing this with me - I felt it worth sharing it too!

Should this be allowed??

Today, very nice cash buyers up to R4.5million, who have found a home that they like in De Wijnlanden estate and would love to offer on it,  wrote to our HOA requesting permission to keep their 4 dogs - (1 large, 1 medium and two small dogs that live inside) with the idea that they will not replace two of them when they die. I discovered today that their request had been turned down. Isn't it sad that in todays day and age, our committee can be so short sighted... that is one helluva loss to De Wijnlanden. A top price for the Estate, and in todays economy, when property has been really tough, that some silly rule that was made by small minded individuals cost a homeowner a sale.

The municipal bylaw states 4 pets per family.

Shocking!

What do you think?

De Wijnlanden View

Could you live with this view? Do you know someone else who may enjoy it? Stunning home R3 500 000, looking for a new owner. Call me 0828779497 Kathie

White Duck FOUND!



White Ducks at De Wijnlanden

Yesterday I took our guests off to see the Ducks at the Ampitheatre Dam and I was so happy to see the other white duck that seemed to have gone "missing." When her mate started quacking at us, she came out of the bushes in the left hand side of the picture and swam very quickly across the dam to see if we had bread for her to eat. I suspect we are in for some little yellow ducklings soon ... watch this space!



Golf GTi for sale privately

Message from Stuart Macpherson
who lives at De Wijnlanden

Hello –

A good friend is buying a car privately and wants to sell his Golf GTi. I have insured the car since new. The client/friend has been retired for several years. The VW has done about 114 000 kms and has been well looked after. I was going to buy it but my daughter in law (from USA) but she can only drive automatic cars so I have to skip on this one.

My friend is happy to let it go for the Market Value – about R42 000.

If you are interested in buying the car, please let me know.

Thanks and regards,

Stuart MacPherson

stuart@intasure.co.za

Have you been down to the Dam at the Ampitheatre this week? We have four new baby water fowl. I was so lucky today to watch the mom picking bits out the water and feeding them to her baby. We are so blessed to live at De Wijnlanden.

Did You Know?

There have been 5 recent sales in De Wijnlanden.

Do you need a valuation? please give me a call - I am looking for homes to replenish for the coming selling season.

Visit my website http://www.saprimeproperties.com/   or call me 082877949

De Wijnlanden AGM

Just a reminder that our De Wijnlanden Annual General Meeting, to be held on Thursday, 22 September 2011 at 19:00 at the Wine Cellar, De Werf 1. Our chairman Barry Eason is calling for some new committee members and nominations. Please make an attempt to find those who can represent your needs and wishes.

Devastating News ..... sad! SAD

About a year ago, I got a call from a lovely girl by the name of Naomi. She and her lovely husband Jacques came out to visit De Wijnlanden and fell in love with it. All I remember was Naomi telling me about her two cat children who would love to go exploring in the open fields of our Estate. The very next day I was invited to their 3rd floor apartment in the trendiest area of the Tygervalley to sign the offer, they were bringing Google and Vesper to live in our surroundings. They purchased the Hilton Greenes house and have lived here very happily since the beginning of December 2010.

Today a very sad, upset and shocked Naomi and Jacques told me that her gorgeous kitty Google had been mauled and killed by someones free running dog. Like Naomi and Jacques, I am devastated to hear this sad story. We live in this beautiful place with cats, dogs, kids, mice and birds. Our pets do wander off and about at times, but surely a dog that does not like cats, should not be allowed to leave his home unattended without supervision.

Please De Wijnlandeners, have some sense of responsibility. We all live happily in these magnificent surroundings, please don't let this happen ever again. If your dog does not like cats, rabbits, ducks etc, please keep them on their leads and certainly dont allow them out of your property unattended. This is a just too hurtful an experience for anyone else to have to bare.

Jacques and Naomi, Sorry this has happened. Your pain is mine... lots of love my friends.

AGM notice received for 2011

Its at the Wine Cellar, on the 22nd September at 19h00.

If you did not receive your notice, please make contact with
Zerlinda van der Merwe Tel: +27 (021) 426 4440 | Fax: +27 (021) 426 0777 at Pam Golding to get your info pack.

Books, books and more books

Dear De Wijnlandeners,

I have had a clear out of all our "old" books, some we have never read, so I have some superb 2nd hand books for sale. I also have varsity text books, which you/your kids may need. Please pop in anytime. 18 Dawn Crescent.

Thanks
Kathie