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From
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Here we are with our first Estate
newsletter for 2008 – and you will notice that
it comes along with a new look and – we think
– great new name! In keeping with our commitment
towards environmentally sustainable development, we
have also decided to distribute it in electronic format.
For those without their own email access, they will
be able to read On Par at www.langebaanestate.co.za.
These changes are all evidence of our moving with the
times – and you will see in the content below
many other signs of the ongoing growth and evolution
of Langebaan Country Estate. I am sure that you will
agree with me that these changes are all for the good
and the betterment of the Estate and our way of living
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Seeff
West Coast appointed sole agents |
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I am very pleased to announce that Seeff West Coast, under
CEO Heinrich Koorts, have been appointed as the sole on site
agents for Langebaan Country Estate. They have an office adjacent
to the Clubhouse with agents dedicated to the Estate –
whether it be new sales or resales. In appointing Seeff West
Coast I knew that I would be introducing a strong national
brand with a proud history, and with very strong market share
in the area. This branch won the National Licensee of the
Year and Marketer of the Year Awards at the recent Seeff National
Awards. I am thrilled to have Seeff West Coast on board, and
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From Heinrich Koorts, CEO of
Seeff West Coast: “We are delighted to be affiliated
with Langebaan Country Estate, the most prestigious
development on the West Coast. It is a real honour
to have been invited on board, my agents, admin staff
and myself are looking forward to being of assistance
and giving expert input wherever we can. Ooba will
be doing the bond originating on the new Ellefsen
Village (see next item) as well as all Estate resales,
which will be facilitated through our team.” |
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| Extension
of building deadlines |
I am also
pleased to announce that we have made the decision to
grant ALL owners an extension of one year on their building
deadlines. Please note that these deadlines are calculated
form the date of first transfer of the stand/erf from
the Developer and that, should the new extended deadlines
be exceeded, penalties will be imposed. |
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More
additions to the family |
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have also broadened our scope in terms of design and construction.
Keyway Construction was previously the only Developer nominated
builder on site, however we have subsequently nominated a
second contractor for the construction of individual
homes on the Estate, Bay Jay Construction. We have also appointed
a second firm of Architects, In-Line Architects to handle
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We are currently
finalising the appointment of a third and possibly fourth
firm of Architects to the Panel of Approved Architects. Warren
Simpson and Partners will continue to be available to attend
to the design of Client houses and will also perform the duties
required of the Architectural Review Board to ensure compliance
with the Estates’ Architectural Guidelines. To obtain additional
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please contact Client Liaison Officer
(Louisa Coetzee) on +27 (0)22 772 2112.
The Estate is growing and maturing,
and really coming into its own, and we are sure that
these new partners will help take us forward in the
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Inaugural
Cup |
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To celebrate the anniversary of the launch of the new and
redesigned golf course, Langebaan Country Estate presents
the Inaugural Cup.
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
4 B.B.BALL STABLEFORD
The Entrance Fee of R200.00 includes the following:
• A Halfway House Pack
• An Evening Dinner with Entertainment
• Great prizes
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Spouses
and Partners are welcome to attend the Evening Dinner at an
additional cost of R 110.00 per person. The Competition is
open to all amateur golfers who are full playing members of
an affiliated golf club. The field will be limited to a maximum
of 240 players with morning and afternoon tee offs. Booking
of tee off times is essential. Bookings close on 15 September
2008.
For Bookings contact the Pro Shop. |
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Ellefsen
Village taking shape |
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Ellefsen Village, to be launched
by the Developer in September, is a secure
landscaped village set between the 9th and 18th fairways
of the 18-hole championship golf course within Langebaan
Country Estate. This village will have a stylish, contemporary
look and feel and includes apartments, townhouses and
homes. The gate house will be completed within the next
few weeks, and there will be
24-hour access control. |
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Keyway
appoints new
Contracts Manager
meet John Smith |
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John was born in Port Elizabeth
and schooled in George and Oudtshoorn, he completed
his training in Port Elizabeth. He is married to ‘Tjoekie’
who has been the love of his life since the age of 13.
The family moved to Consolidated Diamond Mines in Namibia
when their baby Elton was 6 months old. |
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| Lapping
up the Lodges |
Our Langebaan Country
Estate lodges are doing extremely well, with ever increasing
occupancy levels. Visitors have come from around the
world to stay here, some for in excess of three months
at a time.
The lodges offer a five-star ambience, and some are
decorated to offer a ‘West Coast’ or ‘Wildlife’
feeling. The golf course greens, fairways and dramatic
water features are visible from these lodges. Those
who don’t play golf themselves can enjoy wonderful
bird watching and the flowers. |
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| Clubhouse
chat |
Since the last newsletter
there has been a great increase in players using our
facility. From December 2007 until the end of February
2008, 5618 rounds of golf were played. At this stage
we have 521 active members. We are constantly looking
to increase our membership and if you introduce a new
full time member during the months of August and September
2008, you will receive a R250.00 gift voucher from our
Pro Shop. |
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Be
resource-efficient by choice, not dictate |
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any investor in a new home must specifically be aware of the
cost of essential communal services such as energy, waste
removal and water (not to mention direct or indirect municipal
taxation!). Langebaan Country Estate is located in a highly
sensitive environment - and we, in turn, are extremely careful
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treating this environment with
the respect it deserves. We believe that homeowners
on the Estate will reap rich reward from this approach
in the medium to longer term. Our challenge is to
create and have a happy and resource-efficient, compliant
Estate. |
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From
the Estate Manager |
Time sure does fly - we are more
than halfway through the year, and it seams only the
other day that we enjoyed the New Year bash at the club.
It is pleasing that even though the Estate has been
so busy, few serious or major security, safety or
environmental incidents have been reported and we
certainly remain one of the safest places to live
on the West Coast.
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| LCE/ADT
partnership |
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a resident can be a partner |
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By ensuring the home is properly secured and locked
when unattended and also while asleep at night. |
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Sufficient immediate external sensor lighting. |
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Utilising alarm system to full extent including ‘stay’
mode when you are home. |
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Testing alarm regularly to ensure it is operative.
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Don’t leave keys in hiding places outside your
home. |
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Don’t display valuable items in clear view of
windows for passers-by to see. |
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When you are away from home turn the telephone volume
down. |
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Don’t leave bicycles, toys and tools, etc.,
lying outside the premises. |
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Did
you know?
You can call the LCE response vehicle on the cellphone
083 634 0569 for assistance or to report suspicious
persons or activities.
The Owners Association has negotiated discounted rates with
ADT for installations or upgrading of alarm systems.
Residents can also be linked to ADT Security’s Monitoring
Centre at a discounted rate for LCE residents of R120.00
per month for Armed Response and monitoring.
Your safety is our priority!
To take advantage of the LCE negotiated specials contact:
Lientjie Bentz - 083 675 4672 or
Maryke Colyn - 078 459 1595 |
Langebaan Country Estate is protected 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, and 365 days a year by a dedicated team of
ADT Security personnel backed up by a dedicated response
vehicle and quad bike patrol.
In order to achieve maximum protection, it is pertinent
that the residents are considered partners in the efforts
to minimise risk.
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| Our
new Tennis Club |
The Tennis Club was
recently launched by LCE. According to the Chairman,
Chris Humphries “Tennis at our club is very social.
We get together on a Wednesday afternoon from 16h00
until the sun goes down, and then also on a Saturday
afternoon from 14h00.There is no preference for the
better players over beginners - we all get out there
and play! ” |
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| Bowls
Club update |
The bowls year at
Langebaan Country estate has ended with our AGM marking
the retirement from the Steering Committee of our former
club President and Treasurer, Myfi Ryke and Lynne Howell
respectively. Myfi was one of the founding members of
the bowls club in the early ‘nineties’,
having served as committee member for many years and
as President for no fewer than four years. |
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Pro
Shop gets in the swing |
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In
the first week of June the Pro Shop came under the management
of Leana Hefer, who received her training and experience at
the Pro Shop of Durbanville Golf Course. She is ably assisted
by André Uys.
The Pro Shop has been instructed to apply the following
rules:
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No one is allowed on the course without a printed
slip. |
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If any player is late, his entire four ball
is scratched from the competition. |
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If a player does not have his/her affiliation
card, non-affiliated rates must be paid. |
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LCE
Joint Venture
+27 (0)21 686 5220
On-site Sales Office
+27 (0)22 722 2112
sales@langebaanestate.co.za
Ellefsen Project Manager:
Mione van der Walt
+27 (0)82 780 0414
mione@langebaanestate.co.za
Architects: Warren Simpson &
Partners
+27 (0)21 686 7649
warren@wsap.co.za
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In-Line
Architects
+27 (0)22 772 0345
lbn@inlinearch.co.za
Builders:
Keyway Construction
+27 (0)22 772 1306
admin@keyway.co.za
Estate
Manager: Bill Shepherd
+27 (0)22 772 1284
estatemanager@langebaanestate.co.za
Club Manager:
André Hefer
+27 (0)22 772 2112
clubmanager@langebaanestate.co.za
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Rentals:
Jennifer Gotsell
+27 (0)22 772 2212
reservations@langebaanestate.co.za
Pro Shop:
Leana Hefer
+27 (0)22 772 2112
proshop@langebaanestate.co.za
Managing
Agents:
Status Mark - Willem Prinsloo
+27 (0)44 691 3054
status1@status-mark.co.za
Client
Liaison Officer: Louisa Coetzee
+27 (0)22 772 2112
building@langebaanestate.co.za
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