Estate Living Magazine Alfresco Living - Issue 36 December 2018 | Page 18

Rondebosch Oval
Behind the scenes at
Rondebosch Oval in Cape Town’s southern suburbs is a new 41-home estate that
incorporates a historic cricket oval and a modern clubhouse with lifestyle facilities. The
estate exudes a tranquil atmosphere and an air of effortless sophistication. But what
actually goes into creating such a masterpiece?
A lot. The soothing ambience of a place like this wouldn’t be possible without
the expert endeavours of a team of dedicated professionals, every one of whom
was carefully selected to ensure that their ethos matched that of Rondebosch
Oval exactly, and that they, too, were driven by the desire to create a new kind of
home for the modern family.
Designed for life
Stroll through Rondebosch Oval, and you’ll notice that you feel more as if you are
taking a walk through a neighbourhood than a typical estate. Derick Henstra of
dhk, the architects behind the development, reports that the firm worked hard
to meld indoors and outdoors, so that giant windows and sliding doors in the
open-plan living area in each home (including dining room and kitchen) open up
to welcome the light and energy of the garden. This is not only important from an
aesthetic perspective; the houses’ ability to make optimal use of natural light and
ventilation is a vital element in their sustainable design. This approach is followed
in the upstairs bedrooms, too: each has a spacious balcony or terrace to soak up
the morning sun or watch the day come to a tranquil end. The homes also have
patios and pool areas, complete with decks.
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