Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Helderberg Wine Festival 2011

Join us for the 4th Annual Helderberg Wine Festival from Thursday 20th October to Sunday 23rd October 2011. HELDERBERG WINE FESTIVAL 2011 – How does it work? DATES Thursday, 20 October-Sunday, 23 October TIMES 10h00-17h00 Thu-Sun. HOW DOES IT WORK? Forty great wineries from Stellenbosch and Somerset West have joined forces to offer the 4th Helderberg Wine Festival. There are Winery Programmes and Crowd-Pleaser events to participate in. COSTS Each visitor has to purchase a festival PASS (wine glass and programme booklet) @ R80 pp. early bird special till 7 October & R100 pp. after the 7th of October. This gives you access to the festival and the participating wineries + participation in the various events on offer. All wineries also offer optional experiences, some of which have to be paid for additionally. (See Winery programmes) The Festival PASS is valid for all 4 days. You only pay once! Repeat visits are welcome. PARTICIPATING WINERIES Alto, Annandale, Avontuur, Bilton, Blaauwklippen, CroYdon Vineyard Estate
, Dornier, Eikendal, Ernie Els, Grangehurst, Heron Ridge, Journey’s End, Ken Forrester, Kleine Zalze, Kleinood, Longridge, Lourensford, Miravel, Morgenster, Peter Falke, Post House, Romond, Somerbosch, Stellenzicht, Stonewall, Uva Mira, Vergenoegd, Waterkloof, Yonder Hill, Zandberg, Lyngrove WINERY PROGRAMMES Each winery offers a full programme of events, tailor-made for its facilities and wines. Visitors drive from farm to farm to enjoy free tastings on selected wines and the other activities on offer. Click on Winery Info and check under Winery Programmes to see what each winery is offering. CROWD PLEASERS (All profits from these events donated to various charities) Saturday, 22 October Mountain Bike Race at Lourensford. Calling all MTB lovers to participate in this fantastic event with thrills, spills and views to die for! Sunday, 23 October. “Foot of the Helderberg Walk” at Eikendal. Walk along the spectacular scenery of the Helderberg at speed or at your leisure. Kids and families welcome. Sunday, 23 October. “Bikers Breakfast Run” at Vergenoegd Wine Estate. HOW TO BUY YOUR FESTIVAL PASSES prior and during the festival. Festival PASSES Winery Sales Points are: Blaauwklippen, Somerbosch, Eikendal, Lourensford, Vergenoegd, Waterkloof. and Kwikspar Fine Foods and Wine Somerset West and Stellenbosch On-line: Credit Card or EFT payment accepted 1.) On the home page, click on Bookings 2.) Click on Festival Passes 3.) Click on amount of festival packs and fill in how many you need. 4.) Follow the instructions and book and pay for your festival pack/s. 5.) Receive a numbered comfirmation e-ticket. 6.) On arrival in the Festival area on any of the days of the festival, visit one of the wineries indicated to exchange your ticket for the paid-for amount of festival pack/s. At one of the Festival Packs Winery Sales Points: Visit one of the Festival Pack Winery Sales Points, pay and collect your Festival Packs on-site. All participating wineries will have a limited stock of Festival packs, but we cannot guarantee availability there. ENTHUSIAST’S TRIP PLANNER Plan your trip according to your passions! Our wineries cover the following areas of interest: Architec’s Dream – From Gables to Girders Food Lovers Lane History Buffs Culture Vultures Outdoor Pursuits Kiddy-friendly Hidden Gems – A voyage of Discovery. Your Festival Booklet will highlight the wineries in each category to make your visit easier to plan. For more information, please call me on 021 843 3438 or 072 610 1416 or claudine.w@seeff.com

Monday, August 29, 2011

Bargain price for sought after Lifestyle Estate


The landscape on CroYdon Vineyard Estate has changed drastically in the last 10 months...
And with so many new homes, this Estate has fast become a top choice for families looking for high security and an exclusive lifestyle.....

The Estate has enjoyed a steady increase in sales prices of vacant land, and with less and less properties for sale, bargains are few and far between...

A New Listing:

Erf size: 785m²
Price: R485 000.00 !!!!!
Levies: R1 145.00 per month

Don't miss this opportunity to secure your chance to enjoy a lifestyle like no other!

If you are interested in viewing this property, please contact me on
072 610 1416
021 843 3438
claudine.w@seeff.com

Dear Croydon Family and Friends,

Please join us for dinner on Wednesday evening. We’ll be serving traditional chicken pie served with green peas.


R35 per person, dinner will be served at 18H30.
Take-aways welcome, please bring your own Tupperware

Kids meal at R20.
There will be activities for children, so children are very welcome.

Bookings are essential

Hope to see you there!

Warm regards
CroYdon team
T 021 843 3610
F 021 843 3609
E lifestyle@croydon-estate.co.za

For Sale: R2 450 000.00: 4 beds, 3 bath. House:273m²











This beautiful home offers open plan living and ample entertainment space.
3 bedrooms with a large study or 4th bedroom.
Double garage with direct access to the home.
Swimming pool with beautiful views across the CroYdon vineyards.

This sought after Lifestyle Estate is becoming the 'talk of the town'.
With homes nestled amongst the vineyards, and a variety of amenities on the Estate, CroYdon Vineyard Estate is fast becoming the first choice for families.

Home: 273m²
Land: 660m²
Estate Levy: R1 145.00 per month
Rates: R700.00 per month

For more information on this project or any other homes on CroYdon Vineyard Estate, please contact me on 072 610 1416 or claudine.w@seeff.com

Claudine J Wheeler
Homeowner and Residen SEEFF Agent

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Sunday afternoon on CroYdon Vineyard Estate


It is such a beautiful day out on the Estate....
As you walk between the vineyards, the smell of fires preparing a Sunday lunch is everywhere...
The sun is warm and the air is still.
What a beautiful day.

Friday, August 26, 2011

SEEFF Properties CroYdon Vineyard Estate SUNDAY SHOW DAY


SEEFF Properties CroYdon Vineyard Estate hosts a Show Day each Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00

Plesae join us to veiw properties and come experience the magic that is CroYdon Vineyard Estate.

We have a variety of TurnKey Building Projects, vacant land and family homes for sale.

Please feel free to pop in on Sunday.

We look forward to introducing you to the Estate.

Claudine J Wheeler
072 610 1416

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

CroYdon Family Dinner: 3rd August 2011

Dear CroYdon Family and Friends,

Please join us for chicken pie served with broccoli and cauliflower with cheese sauce


Dinner is R35.00 per person.

Dinner will be served from 18H30.
Take-aways welcome, please bring your own Tupperware or plates

Kids-meal priced at R20.00
There will be kiddies-activities, so children are very welcome.

Bookings are essential

Hope to see you there!

Claudine J Wheeler

Please remember to make a reservation:
Croydon team
T 021 843 3610
F 021 843 3609
E lifestyle@croydon-estate.co.za

Monday, July 11, 2011

Walk-about the Vineyards of CroYdon















Some photos taken while out for a morning walk on the Estate

CroYdon Wednesday Evening Dinner: Oom Ben's Skaap Potjie


11 July 2011

Dear CroYdon Family and Friends,

Wednesday 13 July 2011:

Oom Ben will preparing and special Lamb potjie for dinner
Potjie will be served with Stamp Corn

Winter Special Price R35 per person

Dessert a R10: Chocolate Pudding


Bookings are essential!!!

Hope to see you there!

Warm regards
Croydon Team

T: 021 843 3610
F: 021 843 3609
E: lifestyle@croydon-estate.co.za

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

De Standaard Belgium newspaper features CroYdon Title Deed as wine of the week


Wednesday Family Dinner at CroYdon Vineyard Estate


Dear CroYdon Family and Friends,

This Wednesday 29 June 2011.

Oven Roasted Pork neck baked in Apricot and Port Sauce
Served with spicy Cous Cous

Dinner: R40.00 per person. Dinner is served from 18H00.

Dessert at R10
Sweet Tapioca Pudding served with Ice Cream

Bookings are essential

Hope to see you there!

Warm regards
Yolandi Huisamen

T: 021 843 3610
F: 021 843 3609
E: lifestyle@croydon-estate.co.za

FOR SALE: Brand new and Beautiful!






Space! Style! Views!!
This home has it all!
3 bedrooms all with access to garden with beautiful views across the dam.
Large study which is perfect for work-from-home.
3 bathrooms
Swimming pool with deck
large open plan living with modern features.

240m² Home
660m² Erf
Price: R2 450 000.00

S O L D ! ! ! Best value in town!!










Great value will ALWAYS sell!!

Without much deliberation the buyers went about hurriedly to purchase this beautiful family home on CroYdon Vineyard Estate.

288m² Home
660m² Erf
PRICE: R2 150 000.00 transfer costs inclusive

This is a very functional single level family home.
3 bedrooms
2,5 bathrooms
Large study or 4th bedroom
Lovely open plan living with fireplace in the lounge, a seperate 'braai-room', large kitchen with very spacious scullery, offering direct access from the double garage.

The estate offers 24 hour security; full gym facilities; dams and running trail; ducks and geese with an abundance of wild bird life.
The homeowner receives an annual allocation of approximately 72 bottles of award winning Pinotage Cape Blend estate wine.

For more information of completed homes and similar turnkey building options, please contact homeowner and resident estate agent(s): Claudine Wheeler - 072 610 1416 - claudine.w@seeff.com OR Gerhard van Deventer - 076 590 7758 - gerhard@seeff.com