ESTATE NEWSLETTER
May 2018
APPLAUDING APRIL
Tournaments, Tracks and #tasty
Winter’s coming, and along with that new nip in the air comes a craving for comfort food. Fortunately for you, our residents, Eye of Africa is about to be transformed into a gourmet zone. We’ve brought on board a culinary whiz who is buzzing with ideas to turn our eateries, Green’s Grillhouse and the Old School Deli, into unmissable foodie experiences. We’re also going to be hosting a number of not-to-be-missed events: look out for Potjies in the Boma on Saturdays – perfect for warming chilly weekends in June and July and Xmas in July. We’re also introducing live music at the Old School Deli on Sunday afternoons, and early Friday evenings at the Green’s Grillhouse, so be sure to book your table
as you wind down for the weekend. And for our residents’ added convenience we will soon be offering home deliveries. Details to follow shortly. In this newsletter, we’ll be introducing you to Shane Smit, the food connoisseur who will be making winter a tough time for your waistline. While we have you thinking about your next meal, a quick reminder that Johannesburg’s biggest celebration of Portuguese culture and cuisine, Lusito Land, is taking place right on our doorstep from Thursday, 26 April through to Sunday, 06 May 2018 with a two-day break on the 2nd and 3rd of May 2018. It’s a fun-filled – not to mention delicious – day out for the entire
family. Why endure winter, when you can relish it?
IN THE KITCHEN WITH CHEF SHANE
He’s cooked for Jamie Oliver, and now he’s cooking for us! It was through a lucky accident (literally) that Shane Smit, our new culinary consultant, came to cooking. After sustaining a rugby injury during his third year of law school, Hazyview-born Shane realised that he had more passion for cuisine than court. Leaving South Africa for London, Shane was working at the Thames Four Pillars Hotel when he learned that Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant was hiring. Armed with his CV, he stood in line with hundreds of other hopefuls – and clearly did something to impress the world’s favourite celebrity chef. Another interview and a gruelling trial later, he was made part of the team.
Cooking for Jamie’s fans was a challenge, but one that Shane was clearly equal to – he was promoted three times while working at the restaurant. Finally, however, Shane decided it was time to return home. Back in South Africa, Shane’s first post was as senior sous chef at Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa. He went on to consult at various eateries before being appointed Executive Chef at Mount Edgecombe Country Club, then helped to establish Jamie’s Italian when Jamie decided to introduce his brand to South Africa. Ready for his next adventure, Shane has joined forces with Eye of Africa’s developers to make sure that our gorgeous estate has one more irresistible offering: fabulous, fabulous food. His
team, Robbie and Ransley will also be joining him part-time at Eye of Africa as they work on developing new menus and upgrading the restaurants.
CELEBRATING OUR ORIGINS
Featured Estate Development
Our beautiful development, Origins, is taking shape as our first residents take occupation. Looking over the north-facing escarpment of St George’s, these clusters offer magnificent views over the golf estate. The homes’ design has been carefully thought out to make the most of its spectacular setting. All living areas feature floor to ceiling sliding doors, leading on to generous covered patios with a flowing configuration that invites the outside in.
Inside, finishes like steel and timber joinery create a modern, sophisticated ambience, while the bespoke kitchens add a touch of luxury. There’s a significant accent on eco-friendly living, with green features including deep overhangs and open plan design that allow cross-ventilation; heat pump geysers, LED lighting and gas cookers.
Homeowners can choose from four and five bedroomed designs, customising their dream homes with optional additions including a boma, pool, aircon, double glazing and underfloor heating. Priced from R4 695m to R5 540m, five of the 26 homes in the development have already been sold, with several completed and six more expected to be ready within the next three months.
Look out for our exquisite show house, which opens to the public this month.
Developer Offering:
THE VILLAGEPresenting a new take on apartment living and offers both two-bedroom and three-bedroom options spread over two storeys, from R1 455 000.
Developer Offering:
STONE QUARTERA unique cluster development where you can purchase a stand, build your dream home or purchase a completed 3 or 4-bedroom designer home. from R2,69M.
We had a good response to our #WhyILoveTheEye competition, launched last month. We’re glad to see that you’re as passionate about Eye of Africa as we are!
Congratulations to our first winner, Trishanta Nunco who posted this lovely collage of images taken at the Eye and will be enjoying. We look forward to viewing more of your photos and what makes Eye of Africa unique and special to you.
Stay in touch directly with us or visit our website to hear the latest Eye of Africa Signature Golf Estate has to offer. Experience the lifestyle.
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