I am the Developer of Benguela Cove and have owned the development since 2013, I am an Entrepreneur with three significant hospitality businesses across the UK and SA. A self made business woman I have a passion for business, conservation and property.

I am the Developer and shareholder of Benguela Cove. I drive the vision and the passion for the business.

Benguela Cove is truly one of the most beautiful natural places on this earth, located in the Hermanus Kogelberg region, the estate is surrounded by fauna and flora, mountains, lagoon and sea. It truly is a special place. The development consists of only 124 erven so is one of the lowest density estates in South Africa and certainly one of the only estates to be almost on the ocean shores. In addition to this the estate is home to the fantastic Moody Lagoon restaurant and has its own 600 ton winery and vineyards that are producing some of South Africa’s best estate wines.

It is recognition for the team after all the hard work that has been put in by everyone to ensure that this is the premier place in South Africa to live.

We felt it was important that Benguela Cove benchmarks itself against other property developments in the Western Cape - and to win this award reinforces what we have known all along.

It was important to be absolutely sure that vineyards would grow and produce amazing wines - the properties which are nestled within the fynbos and the vineyards were very much centred around residents being able to share in their own wine farm with all the hard work and investment needed. There were many naysayers but ultimately the vineyards have gone on to be some of the best and largest in the area and it is truly special to be able to walk within them and to enjoy the finished product directly from our own winery.

We are always continually looking to innovate and improve everything we do, this award will keep us on our toes as we strive to ensure we continue to be one of the best estates in South Africa.

Ensuring that the property that is built is sympathetic to the environment that it is located in, the architectural guidelines of the estate ensure that all homes have the opportunity to make use of natural materials and courtyards

We have four property design guidelines that take into consideration the location of the home, the views and allow for areas within the home that protect from the elements. The designs provide a consistency of architecture.

I was a homeowner and loved the place so much I bought the development when the opportunity arose.

I love contemporary architecture with its smooth clean lines, Benguela Cove has very contemporary homes and there are some truly amazing properties that have been built.

I strive to be successful in everything I do by providing focus and energy to the business. It isn't hard to be enthusiastic about Benguela Cove.

South African homes are built around the weather and much of our time is spent outdoors, the homes created at Benguela Cove maximise views and outdoor living.

The designers clearly had in mind that the homes that would eventually be built would compliment the environment that they are located in, the idea was that they would almost disappear into the fauna and flora so as to create a feeling of a natural unspoilt environment.

South Africa is such an amazing place to live and is definitely in my top 5 best places in the world to be. The Cape is a safe and beautiful place and there is much support locally and provincially for estates like Benguela Cove.

I am a self motivated individual who strives to ensure that we do the best in everything we do. I don't think people want mediocre efforts.

Hard work, drive and vision.