Sustainability and luxury on offer in the heart of Claremont
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This nine-apartment complex brings an elevated level of luxury and sustainability to apartment living in the Southern Suburbs.
ENSO is the Japanese word for 'circular form' and represents a design process that is measured, thoughtful and circular - and this development is just that.
Developers, Goal Zero, have a vision and a desire to create property developments, underpinned by bespoke, world-class architecture including sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. For them, the sustainability of this nine-apartment development was their most important consideration and to this end, they have considered all issues that accentuate a healthy environment, from the start of the project through to the final living spaces.
In delivering on their aspirations, Enso will be entrenched as the quintessential building for both the sustainable investor and resident alike.
To start, the current on-site building will not be demolished but rather carefully deconstructed to ensure that all waste and building materials can be recycled, reused and re-imagined within the construction value chain. Building material selection will be carefully considered not only to reduce the embodied energy of selected materials but also to promote recycling and reduce harmful environmental emissions.
As much as 48% of Enso's anticipated energy demand will be provided through renewable energy sources. A concierge cleaning and laundry service, similar to that of a hotel, aims to diversify energy use during peak solar production hours. When coupled with a central hot water solution, peak demand and consumption will be drastically reduced providing sustainable benefits.
Smart metering for energy, hot and cold water, energy-efficient appliances and LED lighting, water efficient fittings and the substitution of potable water supplied by the City with rainwater harvesting and filtered ground water as well as adequate onsite separation of waste, will further instill and promote the sustainable lifestyle on offer at Enso.
Enso was designed by award-winning architectural firm Robert Silke & Partners who pride themselves in their skilful marriage of playful design with traditional values of craftsmanship, resulting in enduring and classical architecture that is sculptural and decorative, playful and optimistic - and which ultimately retains its value.
When it comes to aesthetics and style, the development does much to impress - the interiors and finishes are flawless and sophisticated. The sweeping views of mountain and forest through north-facing windows that stretch generously from floor to ceiling and from side to side are breathtaking.
Seven of the nine apartments are 'end' or 'corner' units with most units sharing dramatic views over the leafy neighbourhoods of Bishopscourt Hill, Table Mountain and Devils Peak. On the western façade of the building, a dramatic brise soleil helps protect apartments from harsh afternoon light while framing views, ensuring privacy and allowing for planters to improve indoor air quality in each apartment.
The 'Ancient Oak' vinyl flooring in all the units relates perfectly to the warm white walls, white super-matt joinery and polished aluminium handles, and extends into the bathrooms where traditional small format white wall tiles remind one of the upscale sophisticated apartments of Berlin or Tokyo. There is the option of cooler pale grey for wall paint and joinery. As an unprecedented feature, the Enso kitchens offer solid New Sardo granite countertops that seamlessly fold up and wrap into matching granite splashbacks.
A single Penthouse monopolises the building's rooftop. The wrap around faceted glazing offers wonderful views with even grander views from the 180-degree expansive tiled terrace. The Penthouse offers charcoal high-gloss joinery and extra wide kitchen appliances as well as solid granite vanity slabs with slab to ceiling mirrors.
Security at Enso includes electric fencing, off-site CCTV monitoring of ground floor and all common areas, smart access control and automated pedestrian and vehicle gates linked to the smart access control system.
The development has ground floor parking with easy access to charging points for both electric motor vehicles and electric motorcycles.
Enso is situated in the perfect position in Claremont within safe walking distance of everything that reflects today's ideal lifestyle. The ability to work, rest and play all within minutes from where one lives is a substantial bonus. The development is close to Cavendish Square, Newlands Village, a Virgin Active Gym, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens as well as multiple places of worship, top schools and private hospitals.
Units are available from R2,798,000 including VAT with no transfer duty.
For more information on this beautiful development, contact Upton Principal, Mark Upton on 082 890 2888.
Author: Michelle Holdsworth
