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With winter rolling in, the VISI team has been super busy sourcing the escapes, spaces and other necessities to get you through the cold season. With this issue in hand there is no reason to binge-watch series after series on your couch (although a good couch is certainly in the mix). What follows on these pages is sure to change your perception of winter as drab and dreary. The escapes Mhondoro Game Lodge in the heart of Welgevonden Reserve in Limpopo is the latest addition to a selection of five-star lodges in the area. It’s about more than a luxury getaway and panoramic Bushveld views, say the owners of Mhondoro, who are passionate about wildlife conservation. It’s also about providing a safe harbour for white rhino, elephant and the balance…

MEET THE TESTERS • Musa Shangase, commercial director at Corobrik • Paul Kotze, architect and urban designer, adjunct professor-director of architecture, University of the Witwatersrand • Musa and Paul both serve as judges on the Corobrik-SAIA Awards of Merit and for Excellence panel. IN TO THE GROOVE MUSA“Oh, yes! Although it would be nice to be able to tilt back a bit more… and I would love one in beige.” HOW LOW CAN YOU GO ? PAUL“This is my chair of choice! It is comfortable and you can sleep on it, albeit alone.” GET DOWN ON IT MUSA“Nice! The armrests are a bit narrow for me, but this chair tilts down so you can have a relaxing nap.” SLIP SLIDIN ’ AWAY PAUL“The design is reminiscent of an Italian racing…

THERE’S A PAINTING BY DATHINI MZAYIYA that conjures itself up whenever I think of home. I first saw the work at a gallery-cum-restaurant called Youngblood on Bree Street in Cape Town. It is titled To the Native Yards and portrays a black woman – a housekeeper – looking back over her shoulder at us, the viewer, on her way home. She is painted on a blue bus-stop sign displaying the times 16:00 – 18:00, the time her bus would arrive, to hurtle her down the N2 and into the fringe townships of Cape Town. Essentially, transporting her from her grim existence as a servant in the suburbs to her unnerving condition as a black woman in a struggling black household in a poor black township that persists in a criminally…

“THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE DIFFERENT SPACES IS WHAT THE HOUSE IS ABOUT.” ANONYMITY WAS A KEY DESIGN INTENTION. “THIS IS A MEDITATIVE SPACE.” Situated on a long, narrow, steep site in one of Pretoria’s historical residential neighbourhoods, the house came to be through a process of committed collaboration between owner Iaan Bekker, architect Ora Joubert, and contractors Sandra and Sieg de Beer. Iaan first came across the property in 2004 after viewing 56 others. Having decided on the Pierneef area, he took to his bicycle and trawled the area for the perfect site that would eventually accommodate, on three levels, spaces for living and entertaining, and a separate studio for the ultimate work-from-home experience. During the next seven years, while living in the house on the property (nicknamed Villa Poky),…

“I’VE ALWAYS DREAMT OF A HOME WHERE EVERYTHING IS IN ITS PLACE.” “I CONSIDER EVERYTHING I’VE MADE FOR OUR HOME AS PROTOTYPES TO›BE DEVELOPED FURTHER.” “HAWE ATELJEES STARTED OUT THROUGH THE NEED TO MAKE THINGS.” When André Sales and Morné Visagie hosted the first dinner at their home some three-and-a-half years ago, it was a small affair with a few guests around the table, close friends willing to “indulge” André’s culinary experiments. “I wanted an excuse to cook and eat the kind of food I wouldn’t normally eat, either because it would be very expensive or require a long time to prepare,” says André. These days, their monthly dinners, which they’ve named La Petite Mort, are often fully booked months in advance. It was just more than a year ago…

In cities around the world, urban regeneration remains a trend. As city slickers seek a more connected and convenient lifestyle, urban real estate is being reshaped and secure, modern, open-plan loft-style apartments continue to gain popularity. One Cape Town company that is using this trend to rethink contemporary urban dwelling is property development brand Blok. By offering bespoke, one-off developments and carefully constructing the flow of each, the team aims to ensure practicality, aesthetics and intuition come together to expand beyond the conventional “four walls” ideology. By creating and curating compelling spaces in the city, Blok offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle with a home that adapts for living, working and entertaining. At the heart of this style of urban living is the modern kitchen. Open-plan for entertaining and…

As from Monday, 16 May, SABC 3’s Afternoon Express will screen season 3 of the interior design reality show Win a Home on Afternoon Express. Set in Paarl’s Val de Vie estate in the Western Cape, the show will follow three contestants as they battle it out in front of the cameras over a 10-week period, working with product developers, artisans and artists to turn three white-box apartments on the prestigious estate into luxury homes. The three contestants, Juané Venter, Rudolph Jordaan and Minenhle Ntuli, will each be mentored by a leading decor and interior design magazine editor, one of whom is our very own Editor-in-Chief, Sumien Brink. Sumien will mentor Juané, an architecture master’s graduate and freelance photographer. THE PRIZES The contestants stand to win an internship with design…

One of the featured projects during Art Week Cape Town in February was Live Architecture: The 55 Minute Hour. Staged in an unused factory building in Woodstock, it was an exploration of the area’s industrial history and gentrification by artists across various disciplines, including performance art, sound art and fashion. The event was curated by a new collective, consisting of art historian and consultant Mary Corrigall, independent curator Amy Watson, and dancer and choreographer Nelisiwe Xaba. Called Off Plan International, it focuses on creating alternative platforms for visual art and performance art outside of commercial spaces such as art fairs, galleries and museums. How did Off Plan come about? Mary: It evolved out of discussions over a number of years with people in the arts who were interested in creating…

Home Fabrics’new Diamond collection comprises 13 wallpaper designs in a classic colour palette of black and white, silver and gold. The collection epitomises class and sophistication, says sales and marketing director Marc Shotland, and the metallic shades add a touch of glamour. The designs include horizontal and vertical stripes, chevrons and polka dots, which are very much on trend this season, as well as timeless lace, toile and damask motifs. • R1230/m2 • homefabrics.co.za…

Artist, textile designer and colour consultant Andrea Brand understands how colour can be used to enhance a space. Her interest in colour and belief that fabrics provide an opportunity for a playful and affordable interaction with art have informed her latest designs. Called the Marble Collection, the designs feature the familiar marble patterning infused with unexpectedly bright hues. The designs can easily be used in existing interior schemes, be it as the addition of soft furnishings or upholstered furniture. Andrea’s work is available through her website. • andreabrand.co.za…

UNDER THE PUMP The 1,8-litre Eva Solo pump-vaccum jug will keep coffee piping hot for up to 12 hours, just what you need for a winter road trip. R1 199, yuppiechef.com THE DAILY GRIND The Breville Barista Express espresso machine grinds the beans for you to make the freshest cup of coffee. R7 499, home.co.za CRYSTAL CUPS The Baccarat double-walled crystal espresso glass set is available from @home. R149, home.co.za RETRO GRIND The KitchenAid Artisan burr grinder makes light work of transforming coffee beans into anything from fine espresso grounds to coarse French press grounds. R4 490, yuppiechef.com HOT NEW HUE Le Creuset giant cappuccino mug in the iconic brand’s latest shade, Mist Grey. R259, lecreuset.co.za FOAMALICIOUS Devotees of the Nespresso brand will be super pleased with the Aeroccino4, which…

What is entomophagy? It is the practice of eating insects. How did you get involved in it? The focus of my work [as coordinator for the Slow Food Youth Network SA] is indigenous food revival. Entomophagy, which is as old as time, is just one part of the work. What are people’s reactions to your dishes? It depends on where I am. Some people eat insects already and to them it’s not a novelty; others won’t eat them. And some people are keen to try, even vegetarians. How do you come up with recipes? I love to play in the kitchen. When I experiment with a new insect, I would try to match it with certain flavours. For example, wax moth larvae live in honeycomb and are delicious roasted with…

Based in Woodstock, Cape Town, Beauty Fires both imports and manufactures quality wood, gas and bioethanol fireplaces. Two that are made right here in South Africa are the Nero float pedestal bioethanol fireplace and the Silo suspended wood-burning fireplace. The Nero is a freestanding fireplace that does not require a flue, as it burns bioethanol, which produces no smoke or harmful emissions. The Silo burns wood, so it has to be placed on a non-combustible surface. Like the Nero, it is available in two sizes, but custom sizes can be made for larger spaces. The flue connections and anchor position are customised to suit every customer’s needs. • beautyfires.com…

In late February, Missibaba founder Chloe Townsend and her partner Lizel Strydom spent 10 days in Buenos Aires, soaking up inspiration. The pair source the leather for their base colours locally, so when they head over to Buenos Aires for what has become an annual trip, they hunt for “all things glittering, gold, iridescent, holographic… basically anything that sets our hearts aflutter!” says Lizel. “A week-and-a-half may sound short, but time seemed to expand miraculously for us. Every day was a rich feast of stimulation,” adds Chloe. The two stayed in an apartment on the border of Palermo and Recoleta, central and within walking distance of some brilliant shops, restaurants, parks and amazing architecture. Inspired, they are now hard at work on their new collection. “The first piece was dreamt…

You could win a set of Linen House bed linen from the Larsen collection, including one duvet cover (you choose the size), two standard pillowcases and two continental pillowcases. The Larsen collection features a windowpane check on the one side and geometric print on the reverse. Made of soft yarn-dyed cotton, each item features cord piping and square buttons. It is a chic design that can be matched with a variety of colours and decor accessories. • linenhouse.co.za WANT THE PRINT MAGAZINE? Subscribe to VISI now and receive a 30 % discount off your one-year print subscription. You’ll pay just R210 for six issues delivered directly to your post box — that’s a saving of almost R100. Use any of these methods to subscribe or renew your existing subscription: • Call 0860…

KAREN EICKER 1. Architect Karen Eicker lives on the smallest street in Greenside. It is, she says, a pocket of tranquillity 10 minutes’ drive from the Joburg city centre. 2. “It took 10 months to find the right house, but we knew immediately that this was our new home. Fortunately the building was quite run-down, so nobody else had yet spotted its potential. It was a real find,” she says. 3. She already lives in her dream home, but if she were to build a new dream house it would be in Lisbon. “The light has a soft, golden quality and the view over the Atlantic gives an endless sense of space.” 4. Lisbon – or Lisboa, as the locals call it – is the second-oldest capital city in Europe,…

MY FATHER IN LAW,TONY FIELD, PASSED AWAY RECENTLY. In processing his sudden absence from our lives, I am struck by how lucky I have been to encounter someone who engaged with the world by building things. Through the course of his life, Tony’s design attention shifted slowly away from the obsessions of his youth – cars and motorbikes – to wood. During his working years as a mine engineer, and then after he retired, he built frames, chairs, tables and many other pieces of furniture. As he grew older he focused increasingly on functionality. Impressing the world with his considerable technical skills never occurred to him. Building an elegant solution to a problem, on the other hand, captured his mind and his heart. He built the desk I’m writing at…

“THE COBBLER’S CHILDREN HAVE NO SHOES”needs a 21st-century overhaul. I’m fairly confident that Jimmy Choo’s daughter, Emily, has a bank of beautiful footwear at her disposal, and although you could argue her father is not a cobbler per se, that’s beside the point. The phrase should be updated to “The architect’s home is never ever finished” and I have strong evidence to support my argument. Not only am I the daughter of an architect, but in a serendipitous turn of events I married one, too. The effect this has had on my living spaces, both childhood and present, is ubiquitous. I was lucky enough to grow up in an affluent middle-class suburb in Johannesburg, on a beautiful property built in the 1930s. The rooms were spacious and a long passageway…

“I LOVE TRAWLING FLEA MARKETS.” “I’VE ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT REPURPOSING OLD OBJECTS.”  “IT’S SO EASY TO BE SUZELLE.” says Julia Anastasopoulos, “but it’s hard to be… like this.” Julia is being photographed in her study, but she’s a lot more used to slipping into the Suzelle persona for her hit DIY comedy skits. The Suzelle character was born when Julia and her fiancé Ari Kruger were developing a script about an Afrikaans girl who lives in Arniston. As the character took on a life of her own, Suzelle picked up Julia’s knack for DIY, and Ari directed (and continues to produce and direct) some clips that went viral on YouTube. The popularity of the concept is the combination of humour and, perhaps most importantly, genuine usefulness. The SuzelleDIY ideas are…

THEY HAVE PUT THEIR ST YLISH STAMP ON EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY. “THE BONES WERE THERE, JUST BENEATH THE SURFACE.” CORNEL DE JONGH IS NOT ONE TO SHY AWAY FROM A CHALLENGE. Nor is he afraid to get his hands dirty. Which is why, when he and his wife Marlize began their search for a fixer-upper in Durbanville in 2009, their only concerns were that the bones of the place were to their liking and that there was a fireplace and a wooden floor in the mix. The tiny house on which they pinned their dream was nothing much to look at. Its location, on the edge of the Durbanville wine valley, was pretty enough, but the property itself needed an epic overhaul. The cottagey house, a rectangular structure in…

LOOKING AFTER SUCCULENTS Succulents are plants with fleshy stems or leaves, designed to store water in arid environments or seasons. They are not, however, exclusively desert dwellers, but grow in widely varying conditions, from coast to mountaintop throughout Africa and in many other parts of the world. Some are giants, but many are compact jewels, ideal for greening and brightening small spaces. The secret to success is finding out under what conditions each plant grows in nature, so you can be sure of giving it the right amount of light and water. BASIC NEEDS Light: In nature, many succulents grow in a degree of shade, beneath what are known as nurse plants or among rocks. These include crassulas, gasterias, haworthias and stapeliads. Place them in direct sunlight on a hot…

The interrelation of photography and textiles in the African context is the theme of Picture Africa, presented by 100 % Design South Africa in association with Southern Hospitality. Featuring work by some of the continent’s best photographers alongside arresting fabrics by top textile designers, the exhibition is a celebration of creativity. “Picture Africa embodies the creative confidence and energy flourishing on the continent, turning the clichéd picture of African design on its head” says curator Cathy O’Clery of Platform Creative Agency. The exhibition will form part of 100 % Design South Africa at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 5 to 9 August 2016. • 100percentdesign.co.za • southernhospitality.co.za CHU SUWANNAPHA Photograph: Chu, wearing Chulaap Autumn/ Winter 2016 and headphones by Pichulik, photographed by Peet Mocke Banner: Hand-dyed beaded linen with embroidered Sword…

For a decor brand to keep going strong 140 years after it was established, innovation has to be a part of the package. Dutch wallcovering brand Eijffinger has stayed at the forefront of technology, and nowhere is it more evident than in a new wallpaper collection, Masterpiece. Using the latest technology, the collection brings Dutch Golden Age painting to life with a bouquet of patinas, hues and textures evocatively rendered as if by fresh paint on canvas. The delicate brush strokes and play of light and dark lose none of the original detailing, bringing the depth and creativity of the Dutch Masters to contemporary walls. Locally, the Eijffinger wallpaper collections are available from Dreamweaver Studios exclusively. • dreamweaver studios.co.za FAST FACT The Golden Age of Dutch art (1600 – 1700) is…

What is special about Light + Building? It always has a great mix of decorative and technical lighting on display. Exhibitors pull out all the stops to showcase the latest designs. What was the most exciting designs you saw? I loved Vibia’s Wireflow and Algorithm collections. Karmen showcased some edgy, unusual lighting, my favourite being the Domenica. And the Invisible from LEDS-C4 and a new range of playful table lamps from Zava also caught my eye. How do you see the future of lighting design? Being able to provide both technical and creative lighting solutions for residential, hospitality and retail spaces. People are starting to realise that correct lighting design can transform any average space into something special. What is the main challenge? We have to educate the public to…

The new coffee-inspired range of Cemcrete colour hardeners for concrete floors taps into the rich, warm shades evident in local and international design. “There’s a revival in luxe living for 2016 – almost the opposite of the Scandinavian minimalist look we’ve seen for the past few years,” says Cemcrete marketing manager Nadine Prinsloo. “Think warm, rich, deep colours such as the coffee-inspired colour range, coupled with warm-toned metals like pale gold, rose gold and copper.” The six new colours in the range – deliciously named Espresso, Vanilla Bean, Chai Latte, Mocha Java, House Blend and Cappuccino – are just the thing to warm up interior and exterior spaces this winter. • cemcrete.co.za…

BODY OF ART Edited by Phaidon editors Phaidon is known for its lavish coffee-table books, but this one is exquisite even by the publisher’s own high standards. Body of Art is a heavy, glossy, cloth-bound volume that explores the way the human body has been represented in art through the ages with reference to 450 works of art. They span centuries, mediums and styles. The focus is mainly on Western traditions, but non-Western art is also included. The artworks are grouped into 10 chapters. The arrangement may seem random, but care was clearly taken to match or contrast works to speak to one another, highlighting contextual or stylistic parallels. In the chapter “The Absent Body”, there’s an Etruscan sarcophagus alongside a Sarah Lucas installation of a mattress, a bucket, melons,…

In our opinion a mirror should be mobile – easy to transport to where you need it most, into the light, the shower or even the bed. A mirror should always be close at hand and protected against the seven-years-of-bad-luck curse should it break. A hat like this one, sold in party shops in a choice of colours, makes a neat – not to mention safe – between-use storage place, and the bulldog clip facilitates moving the mirror around and hanging it up to free your hands. • We bought our hat from The Flowerspot in Woodmead, 011 804 5143 • The 20cm round mirror is from Homestuff in Randburg, 011 886 8124 • Sturdy bulldog clips, such as the one we used, are available from stationery stores…

# READER LOVE We were blown away by the love we received for the Design issue, so we just had to share as many of your pics as possible. Feel the same about the latest issue? Let us know by tagging us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Starting my Friday with some interior inspiration and a good old cuppa #visimagazine @visi_mag @dewald_buys How do you unwind after a work day? With all of the Mother City’s mountains under a blanket of cloud today, this evening calls for tea, easy music and this month’s @visi_mag @jdvslings Companions #VISImag #wolfandmaiden #liveauthentic @karabomashishi And now some reading… @visi_mag #break #bestwaytostartthemonth #cansomeonepleasebringmecoffee #visimag #visimagazine @little_mr_y My secret obsession #visimagazine #bathroom #indoorplants #mags @duwikus #sundaymorning #moviemarathon had to flick back to #casablanca and #pancakes #visimagazine…

UNTIL HE FLEW THE COOP my husband lived in only one house on a farm in rural KwaZulu-Natal, one that had been in his family for 150 years. He vividly remembers every nook and cranny of his childhood home. They lost the farm, and it broke their hearts, but beloved Beaulieu looms large in their collective family memory. I’m slightly envious of his bucolic-sounding upbringing, one that firmly rooted him to a place. My own parents had married across the colour bar during apartheid and, unable to (legally) start a life in South Africa, moved to Swaziland. They’d planned to return to my father’s native Germany, but never left. A young couple from wildly different backgrounds, without a penny to their name or family to buoy them in uncertain times,…

“WE WANT TO SHOW HOW LIVING OFF THE GRID AND BEING MINDFUL OF YOUR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT CAN BE INCORPORATED INTO THE MODERN LIFESTYLE.” THE NEW BARN EXTENSION IS A SIMPLE TRANSLATION OF THE EXISTING FARMHOUSE SHAPE.” IN WINTER, AN UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM POWERED BY SOLAR PANELS CIRCULATES HOT WATER THROUGH THE FLOOR. “THE STYLE IS VERY MUCH THAT OF AN URBAN FARMHOUSE OR A CONTEMPORARY BARN.” The organic lifestyle retreat HaesFarm, just outside the village of Stanford, is the brainchild of Dutch-born Harry Poortman and South African Steyn Jacobs. Although small in scale – it sleeps only four people in two guest suites – its owners’ ambitions are anything but. “It’s not a typical lifestyle farm,” says Harry, who owned and ran the successful Onerusticroad Urban Retreat in Cape Town’s…

“WE WANTED THE SPACE TO REVOLVE AROUND HISLOVE OF SPORT.” “OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS TO BRING INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION TO EVERY PROJECT.” Excess space can turn even the most organised people into hoarders. The owners of a house in the Cape Town suburb of Fresnaye weren’t about to let that happen when questioning what to do with their unused lounge. Instead of turning it into an area packed with things they didn’t need, they decided to transform it into an urban entertainment pad for their 17-year-old son Robbie. They enlisted the help of Inhouse Brand Architects’ creative director Aidan Hart and senior designer Jenine Bruce to make their idea become a reality. “They asked us to reimagine the area based on Robbie’s interests,” says Aidan. “After learning a bit more…

When architects branch out into product design, interesting things can happen. So when Peter van der Post of Indigenus commissioned Stefan Antoni and Greg Truen to design a planter range, it soon became apparent something special was on the horizon. Much more than mere pots, the planters in the Steen range are sculptural objects that retain their visual appeal regardless of whether they are left empty or filled with plants. “We’re not aiming to become a big brand” says Peter, who started the Indigenus planter collection in 2014. “We want to earn our place as a quality design brand.” The Steen range is certainly a step in the right direction. • indigenus.co.za…

Debuted in Milan at Salone del Mobile 2016 were the first of 100 limited-edition Smeg artistic fridges, each one meticulously hand-painted by renowned artists and transformed into works of art – destined for today’s most exclusive spaces. • €30 000 (excludes insurance and freight costs) • dgsmeg@smeg.it…

A chance sighting in 2010 of an old barn sparked the inspiration for a photo shoot more than five years later, says Dave Macdonald, co-director of the furniture maker Homewood. “I was newly settled in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. While out exploring the area, my interest was piqued by an old barn next to the road between Impendle and Bulwer.” That same year, Dave had left his IT marketing career in Johannesburg and joined Ian Perry, who had founded Homewood in 2005. The two forged a partnership in 2011, with Ian at the helm of the company and Dave focused on sales and marketing. Years on, when it came time for a Homewood photo shoot, Dave recalled the weathered barn he’d seen and thought it would be an apt venue to…

As our living spaces become smaller, interior designers are coming up with some innovative compact designs. And then there’s the Kitch’T, which not only fits into a flat but is also transportable! It is the ultimate all-in-one kitchen unit for young people who’re constantly on the move or those with not enough space for built-in kitchen cabinets. Dsignedby was established by sisters Irena and Iva Kilibarda in Belgrade in 2008. They believe furniture should always be both functional and beautiful. The Kitch’T is an adaptable unit in wood, metal and Corian (a solid-surface material), with everything fitted beneath the counter. It is made up of a Table T (another Dsignedby design), and a Corian countertop and table extension. The red oak doors don’t have handles; they’re opened by pressing against…

The Malaville Debut Collection is a fabulous new range of dark-skinned dolls created right here at home by international model Mala Bryan. At first glance these cute little beauties resemble African-American Barbies, but look again and you’re captivated by their unique features and über-cool afros. There’s certainly no mistaking their continent of birth: Africa! Says Mala, “I found that the Barbie African-American dolls mostly have long, straight hair and lots of makeup, so I made mine with little or no make-up, gave them different curl textures, and made their skin and eye colours various shades of brown.” Mala has been a passionate doll collector for many years, and sees the progression into a business as only natural. And she’s made them dark for a reason: “I want children with dark…

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN The deliciously South African Wilderer Shiraz Grappa is made from basket-pressed grape skins that are matured to perfection in French oak barrels. Add a shot of grappa to a heady espresso to make a caffè coretto, the beverage ordered as “un caffè corretto alla grappa” in Italy. • Wilderer Shiraz Grappa, 500 ml, R360 LA DOLCE VITA A coffee nose coupled with soft biscuit, caramel and vanilla undertones make Antonella Tuscan Tirasmisu Cream Liqueur one part tipple, one part pudding. Use it as a base in a classic cocktail or enjoy as is after dinner and over ice. • Antonella Tiramisu Cream Liqueur, 750 ml, R129,95 FROM JAMAICA WITH LOVE Arabica coffee, vanilla and Jamaican rum are the signature ingredients in Tia Maria, a heady blend that’s been around…

What are the top trends in door handles right now? Rose gold in all applications – including bathroom fixtures, cupboard knobs and door handles – is hugely popular, as is brass, both traditional and natural. And clean lines are in style. What should one look for when buying door handles? • Handles should be consistent from room to room, and should suit your needs and style. • Consider practicality for the specific room. • Choose handles that won’t date quickly. • Important considerations for durability are where they were manufactured and whether the materials are of high quality and colour-fast. • Prices from R30 to R7 000 • handlesinc.co.za…

The name AGA has been synonymous with exceptional cast-iron cookers for more than 90 years, but did you know that the AGA collection extended to wood-burning stoves? The timeless appeal of a cast-iron room heater is hard to beat, and investing in an AGA stove means you get the latest innovation and superior craftsmanship synonymous with the iconic range cookers. The 53 cm-high AGA Wenlock is a beautiful stove thanks to hand-finished casting by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques that have been passed down through the generations, and it is highly efficient thanks to modern engineering. With a Wenlock stove you get a choice of top or rear flue outlet, a high-chrome riddling grate, combustion air control and an air-wash system that keeps the glass clean. • agaliving.co.za WIN To stand…