Much Ado!     What a wonderful start the Estate had to 2010. Some of our residents joined us for a New Year’s bash on the Bridge of the Heron Bridge Dam, and it was great fun. The Estate will be hosting several ‘themed’ events for our residents throughout the year. We are, in fact, in the process of establishing a beautiful rustic open-air picnic area on the Estate, for resident and Estate event use. The Hulett Development Company (Pty) Ltd will be contributing R5 million towards the establishment of the Clubhouse on the Estate. A beautiful entertainment patio and outside facilities, which will include braai areas, lapas, and a tennis court and swimming pool in a pleasant lawned and ultimately shaded environment is planned. We would like to congratulate Stedone Homes on the completion and handing over of their first building project on the Estate. With another building project currently underway and several in the pipeline, it is good to know that developers such as Stedone Homes are enjoying success and reaping the rewards of their hard labour on the Estate. Forest Village situated on the Estate is a lifestyle village for active ‘retirees’ and is doing exceptionally well. This issue of the newsletter brings you information on, among other topics the architectural footprint of the Estate, investment opportunities, the Estate’s environment and what some residents have to say about living here. For more information on the Estate, please visit our website on www.brettenwood.co.za Until April, Brett Hulett Hulett Development Company (Pty) Ltd & the Brettenwood Coastal Estate Management Team       Architectural footprint engages with topography of the land     The architecture of the Estate is the interpretation of a panel of some of South Africa’s leading architects - Kevin Lloyd (Umhlanga), MAB Architects (Durban), Whitehouse Designs(Kloof) and Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen (Cape Town). Their interpretation is inspired by the design philosophy of 20th century architectural icon Frank Lloyd Wright. This design philosophy ensures that each design will engage with the topography of the land which, in turn, will promote a symbiotic relationship between the architecture and its surroundings.       Investment Opportunities       Experience the very best of signature living by investing in The Lakes situated on Brettenwood Coastal Estate. The Lakes, intricately designed by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects, to compliment the topography of the Estate’s landscape, has the following to offer:   Three bedroom double storey Villas, that are nearing completion, priced from R 3.25 million.         Off-plan two bedroom apartments, priced from R 1.65 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2011.         All the units have views of either the sea, the forest or the dam. 21 of the 78 freehold stands of the recently launched Phase 2 of the Estate have already been sold. Maxine Poisson – Principal estate agent of Brettenwood Coastal Estate’s ‘in-house’ agency.       Over 3000 indigenous trees have been planted     Since the inception of the Estate, we have planted over 3000 indigenous trees and we are in the process of replacing the dead trees on the Estate from our own nursery. Our nursery currently has more than 3000 indigenous trees, which include Natal Mahogany, Tree fuschia, River Bushwillow, Yellowwood and Waterberry. Norman Barter – Estate Manager       Wetland water table now raised to cover entire valley     With all the rain the North Coast has enjoyed during December, the water table in the wetland has been raised to now cover the entire valley. The plant and bird life around the wetland is really something to experience. Michael Hickman – Environmental Control Office       A lot of living to do       To dream that you are in a village denotes that you will enjoy good health and find yourself fortunately provided for. This is exactly what Forest Village on Brettenwood Coastal Estate offers its residents. The active retirees living in Forest Village, the first lifestyle village of its kind on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast, are doing a lot of living. For more information, visit www.forestvillage.co.za       What Thule has to say about living on the Estate     Thule Mthembu has been living in her beautiful home in 55 Fish Eagle Crescent since March this year. Thule’s main motivation for buying here was the prospect of growth and the return on investment, taking into consideration the proximity of the Dube Trade Port and the entire Richardsbay corridor. On a personal level, Thule has a terrible phobia of cats, and the fact that cats are not allowed on the Estate was a major attraction. Says Thule: "The level of security on the Estate is out of this world. I remember when I moved in, I had an alarm system installed. My building contractor still wanted to know why. My response was that I could not live without an alarm. I can honestly say now that there was and is no need for it - I use it simply because I have it."       How the King Shaka International Airport at La Mercy compares with Durban International Airport     The soon to be completed and recently named R7 billion King Shaka International Airport at La Mercy, has and will be having an enormous positive impact on the investment in properties in the area, is already 86% complete. Below is an interesting comparison between the Durban International Airport, which is to be decommissioned after the opening of the new airport at the beginning of May this year:   Areas Durban King Shaka International Airport   Runway 2.4 km 3.7 km   Terminal Area 30 000 m² 103 000 m²   Air Bridges N/A 12   Public Parking 2 490 6 500   Retail Space 2 900 m² 6 500 m²   Passenger numbers 4.4 mpa 7.5 mpa   Retail outlets 14 50     Winner of the "WIN" Campaign     Nisha Ramjas is the lucky winner of the relaxing week valued at R 15 000 for six people in one of the breathtaking The Lakes villas situated on Brettenwood Coastal Estate. Thank you for entering and we know that you will have an unforgettable experience!       Hot Property       21 THE LAKES | R 2.1m FULLY FURNISHED This beautifully appointed fully furnished two bedroom two bathroom apartment has stunning sea views. A wonderful investment opportunity For more information, contact Maxine Poisson on 083 799 9333   This newsletter is not spam and is not unsolicited mail. Your details have not been sold or given to any third party. By entering your details on our website, you agreed to receive e-mail messages in which Brettenwood Coastal Estate believe you might be interested in. To no longer receive these newsletters please click here.