PEZULA
MEDIA RELEASE: May 2006
PEZULA WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPER AWARD
Keith Stewart with the 5 top awards received at the prestigious
Homes Overseas Awards 2006
Pezula, South Africa's leading developer of luxury property
has achieved international recognition having won five of
the top awards at the prestigious Homes Overseas Awards
2006, including the evening's overall top award for Developer
of the Year (in the world), two other Gold awards for Best
Luxury Development and Best South African Development and
two Silver awards for the world's Best Golf Development
and Best Sustainable Development.
Ivor Abelheim, Marketing Director, Pezula Group collected
the awards at the glittering black tie event held at London's
Dorchester Hotel on Thursday, May 4 2006, attended by the
leading figures in property development, estate agency,
travel and hospitality, as well as many members of the international
media.
The Homes Overseas Awards, judged by an independent panel
of 33 respected property experts, including members of the
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and UK based national
property journalists, have rapidly become the benchmark
for the finest in international real estate and new properties
right around the world. The judges visited each of approximately
50 short-listed properties in over 15 countries to choose
Gold, Silver and Bronze winners. The Awards are sponsored
by British Airways, The Daily Telegraph and Moneycorp.
Having already won double Gold medals for both Most Environmentally
Aware Development (in the world) and Best South African
Development at last year's Homes Overseas Award Ceremony,
these latest awards prove conclusively that Pezula is a
world-class luxury development continuing to strive and
indeed achieve the highest possible standards.
The judges' comments on Pezula for the Developer of the
Year award were: "……..a sustainable development
is taking shape which could set the standard for future
resorts looking to combine luxury and sustainability. …..In
the years since Pezula's conception, a focused strategy
has been enacted, first to assist the return of the fynbos
(the major vegetation of the area), and, subsequently, the
return of the native wildlife…..As for the properties
themselves, they represent the ultimate in exclusivity and
luxury…..The judges were unanimous in considering
Pezula to be an outstanding example of a development for
the future, having all the facilities and amenities demanded
by modern affluent buyers, yet with environmental issues
always a high priority."
Keith Stewart, Pezula Chairman comments: "We are delighted
that the inspiration and hard work which have created Pezula
have been recognized on an international scale. These awards
confirm that Pezula's spectacular natural beauty and the
superb lifestyle available here have worldwide appeal."
PEZULA
The Pezula development comprises a 1000 ha residential
resort with 255 homes; a world-class 18 hole Championship
Golf Course and Club; a luxury Resort Hotel & Spa; the
Field of Dreams sporting facility; The Pezula Botanical
garden representing all the plants found in the afromontane
forests of the Southern Cape and its ecotone; and an equestrian
centre, bowling club and beach facilities. Pezula is the
first luxury resort estate in Africa, located on dramatic
cliffs overlooking four kilometres of spectacular coastline
and rolling sea near Knysna. Pezula, an African word meaning
'up there with the gods', is located in the very heart of
South Africa's breathtaking Garden Route, a natural paradise
with indigenous forests of yellowwood and age-old ironwood
interspersed with wetlands and coastal fynbos.
The unique appeal of the development has been recognized
by buyers from all over the world, including a dozen international
sporting stars who have homes at Pezula, such as tennis
aces Roger Federer, Jonas Bjorkman and Thomas Johansson,
golfer Nick Price and South African cricket captain, Graeme
Smith.
The Pezula Private Estate prides itself on being one of
the lowest density residential projects in South Africa.
Since final environmental approval in April 2003 property
has been transferred to buyers from across the world. While
each home at Pezula will be unique and reflect the owner's
taste and desires, detailed plans must be submitted to and
passed by the Pezula Board prior to any work commencing.
This is to ensure that all buildings are in sympathy with
the stringent environmental and design standards set out
in the development's extensive Environmental Management
Plans.
PEZULA RESORT HOTEL & SPA
The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is the latest addition
to the Pezula development, which also includes an upmarket
residential resort, a world-class 18 hole Championship Golf
Course and Club; and the Field of Dreams sporting facility
with its world-class tennis courts and sports fields, equestrian
centre, facilities for pétanque and archery and access
to the secluded Noetzie beach and river.
Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on the exquisite
Garden Route coast, the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is
surrounded by rugged cliffs, ancient forests and sheltered
beaches. With sweeping views of the Pezula Championship
Golf Course, the Indian Ocean and the Knysna Lagoon, it
is a haven of privacy and luxury.
Seventy-eight stylish suites, four to a villa, each with
its own fireplace, balcony, well-stocked pantry and spacious
bathroom, deliver a whole new world of luxury in an elegant
African style.
The core building houses a sumptuous cigar lounge, champagne
and whisky bar, library, wine cellar and gourmet restaurant,
Zachary's, where renowned executive chef Geoffrey Murray
serves the freshest local ingredients inspired by global
trends.
The extraordinary award-winning Spa, named Best Spa in
South Africa in the 2005 Professional Beauty Awards, includes
a 12m heated indoor pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna
and steam room, nail bar, hair salon and nine therapy rooms.
Guests have access to secluded Noetzie beach and activities
including canoeing, fishing, hiking, birding and nature
trails. The estate's Field of Dreams sporting complex offers
an equestrian centre, four tennis courts, a multi-purpose
sports oval and golf driving range.
The Pezula Travel Desk offers international travel booking
and foreign exchange services, airport transfers and excursions.
The Pezula helicopter and jet can be chartered by guests
to virtually any destination.
ENDS
Media Contact - South Africa
Jeannine Orzechowski, PR Manager, Pezula Group
Tel / Fax: +27 (0) 44 382 2974, email: jeannine@pezula.com
Media Contacts - UK
Lauren Walker, Account Manager or Elizabeth Tagge, Managing
Director, Blueice Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7937 7537, email: info@blueicecom.com
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