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Restaurant in Franschhoek

Dating back to 1783, Val de Vie Estate is rich in history and forms part of a larger World Heritage Site. Modelled on French Provençal and Cape Vernacular styles, Val de Vie’s homes portray the allure of the estate’s rich history, while offering residents world-class modern living. The secure lifestyle at Val de Vie is maintained with state-of-the-art technology and 24-hour response teams. Every square metre was considered and optimised based on external views and the environment. Sustainability has been at the heart of Val de Vie since the inception of the estate in 2004, restoring the land to its natural splendor. Boreholes and water rights along the Berg River (of which 7km runs through the estate) and active membership of the Berg River Irrigation Board, ensures strict water management implementation at all times. Our pristine polo fields are maintained by making use of a customised water collection system. The estate now boasts its own herd of Springbok, as well as Zebra, Cape Grysbok (an endangered species) and Bontebok. Martin Venter is founder and CEO of the Val de Vie Group of Companies. He has sufficient experience and knowledge to lead the development and professional team for the conceptualization and the implementation of any size of property development. Martin gained extensive experience in property development and property investment as one of the founding directors in Atterbury Property Cape (Pty) Ltd. As developer he has completed many successful residential and commercial property developments. He was awarded the ABSA entrepreneur of the year in He focusses on deal making, business development and strategic planning. Morné Bosch is the Managing Director of the Val de Vie Management Group of Companies which includes Val de Vie Management, a private company contracted to manage and administer all estate operations. Renier Swart is the Sales Director of the Val de Vie Group of Companies, Chairman and a shareholder of the Star Motor Group and also the Chairman of Security and Infrastructure subcommittees of the Val de Vie Estate. He successfully started a number of Nissan, Ford, Mazda, UD, Fiat and Alfa Romeo dealerships and is a multiple franchise dealer of the year award winner. His entrepreneurial skills were acknowledged in 2001 with the Pretoria Business Chamber Business of the Year award. Before joining Val de Vie, Renier also successfully completed several large commercial property developments. Ryk’s business career started when he spent time in the real estate industry in the USA, assisting in the development and management of various commercial properties after obtaining a degree in BA Psychology and Business at the University of Arizona. In 2009 he was appointed marketing director of Val de Vie Estate Group of Companies. Sarel Rossouw is the Financial Director of the Val de Vie Group of Companies. Founded in 1989, Amdec is a privately-owned real estate and investment business. Giflo is a commercial property development company as well as a property investment company. They have offices in Pretoria and Paarl and their core business involves the expansion of their property portfolio by sole greenfield developments, joint venture developments and direct acquisitions.