Nestled in the heart of the famed Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site-a short 45-minute car trip from Johannesburg's bustling lies the Roux home, lovingly CBD called Reflection. It's an immensely ambitious landscaping and architectural undertaking that is now one of South Africa's most inspired living spaces.
In a valley of vast biological and archaeological riches, the property unfolds over six hectares of painstakingly restored Highveld vegetation. A simple, rusted metal gate slides open to reveal a spectacular driveway whose edges are bounded by intricate water features, lakes, streams, waterfalls, springs, pools, water staircases and thousands of flowering water lilies that provide the perfect welcome for visitors. The extensive waterworks, completed by Iwan Roux, who is one of the country's few master dam builders, echo the natural features of the landscape. They reveal in their curves and bends the riverbed's ancient dolomitic rock, which has lain hidden beneath the water surface for years, now becoming a natural sculpture between rolling lawns.
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BLISS FOR BIRDS
Fred Fahey has been an agricultural pilot for 40 years. Now he has built a haven for his fellow aviators, native and migratory birds in the garden of his home in central-western NSW.
THE TRUTH ABOUT "BROWN FURNITURE"
Redefining clutter as a pleasant word
TIMES GONE BY
The 1890s meets the 21st century in this gorgeous home, with a hint of aged heritage character thrown in.
TRANSLATIONS FROM THE VERNACULAR
Designer Natalee Bowen has created a version of the Hamptons style at Toodyay in the Western Australian wheatbelt.
HISTORY REPEATING
Respecting this home's heritage has resulted in design triumph at Riversdale
NATURAL TREASURE
Master dam builder Iwan Roux, his wife Irene, and celebrated landscape architect Patrick Watson have worked for over two decades to create the Rouxs' family home- a glamorous celebration of their shared lifelong passion for extraordinary environments
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Close the doors and embrace the warmth with our winter heating favourites.
AFRICAN QUEEN
Fabulously regal in their infi nite variety, proteas do so well in Australia they are often regarded as natives.
CABBAGES & KINGS
Still life artist Charlotte Thodey has devoted her career to celebrating the infinite variety and beautiful complexity of the plant kingdom.
CHANNEL THAT ENERGY
As more renovators and designers look for earth-friendly alternatives in their kitchens and bathrooms, we're seeing more sustainable options in the market than ever before.
