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Kenton-on-Sea, the best kept secret of the Eastern Cape

Our business has been largely about dreaming up a perfect home and then bringing it to life and then selling it.

Renovation 101 - From derelict ruin to iconic Karoo farmstead

Once a gem of the Karoo, bustling with family and guests, the house fell into disuse and stood derelict for 32 years. Dassies, buck and other critters inhabited the rooms and ceiling, evident by the thick layer of poop covering the floors and running down the walls.  The easy and logical option was to tear it down and build a new house in its place. 

The origins of Urban Sanctuaries

Our very first foray into building was being told we had to build our own staff house in Kenya.  Armed with a basic floor plan, some understanding of reading plans and lots of gumption, we set about building the staff house.  We soon discovered that there was no Building Supply Store within a 300km radius so EVERYTHING had to be produced on site using only rudimentary hand tools.

Your home should be your sanctuary

Your home is most likely your biggest asset as well as a long-term investment!  If you are going to live in it for a number of years don’t you deserve to live in a home that is perfect for you and your family?

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