Flip through the pages of the brand new September/October issue of House & Garden SA, and you are sure to be treated to divine homes designed with the environment in mind, makers and craftspeople championing all things heritage, and recipes and decorating ideas with a signature and ever-present South African twist.
Just for you our House & Garden readers, here is a sneak peek at the houses at the heart of the issue. Don’t forget to subscribe or download now to read the full stories!
A Bishopscourt Family Home Ready for Summer
A unique phenomenon comes with living in any of the bucolic Cape Town suburbs. You go from one stunning view to another, each offering up a unique, panoramic vista of mountains, fynbos, and pockets of the Mother City.
For Nick Gluckman, owner of Oggie Flooring, the move from Tamboerskloof to Bishopscourt was an exchange of a view of Table Mountain’s City Bowl to its south side. With that move comes more space to raise their family.
Delaire Graff ’s Owner’s Villa in the Vineyards
Tucked away at one of the Wineland’s most prestigious wineries for more reason than one, The Owner’s Villa at Delaire Graff harmonises effortlessly with the estate’s natural surroundings through the extensive use of natural materials, beautifully reflecting its Winelands setting.
French Antiques Blend seamlessly with the Dynamism of Modern Design
What does it take to transform a dated space into a forever home? Three large additions – namely a cutting-edge kitchen, an outdoor living space and a detached garage – plus a full interior renovation.
This house was originally built back in the 1990s, and the full renovation was completed in 2023. The result? A home that feels both contemporary and timeless, thanks to a modern, romantic architectural style that seamlessly combines the clean lines of traditional styles with the innovative materials of modern design.
A Glamorous Storm of Style
Finally, step inside this dramatically yet sensitively restored brownstone in the heart of New Jersey. Through the words of our Editor in Chief Catherine Mo, it’s clear is the lush textures used throughout help make the home feel more inviting, while the contrasting metallic splashes add drama.