Master builder of Montagu

In 2007 I purchased a smallholding in Long Street Montagu. I have always dreamt of retiring to a Cape Dutch House in a small Cape village since I went to Wynberg Girls' High School in the 1980s. However, work opportunities dictated that for most of my adult life I should live and work in Transvaal (now Gauteng, fondly referred to as Gangsters' Paradise).

I had to scrape money together but even so could only afford to buy two erven of the smallholding, which was subdivided into three, having a historical cottage on the front erf. In 2008 I hired the services of a professional architect to design my dream house at great cost, but neither the design nor the prices quoted to me by builders suited my tastes or my pocket.

I was in despair. Having had to get the tenant of the cottage evicted using the PIE Act (which took 6 months of great distress), after meeting the overpriced architect on site, I was about to give up my holiday, put the land back onto the market and give up on my "unaffordable and hassle filled" dream. Then I met Attie. I chatted to him about what I wanted. No problem, he took me on an instant field trip to show me a Cape Dutch cottage that he had recently constructed for a guest house in town.

It was just what I wanted. With the aid of a local draughtsman, the plans were modified and hey presto!!! The house was built in 2009. Attie has been the greatest mentor for a building project, my advisor on all things Montagu as well as a friend. He will soon start building my sister's cottage on the other erf. The house is to be named "Domaine les Levriers" as I am owned by 5 greyhounds and 2 whippets.

We will be relocating early in 2011. In this case, local has really been Lekker!!!

solinus:
15/09/2010
"I watched this house being built while gathering manure for Sonneblom Gardens on the property due south west of you. Truly, its lovely. Attie also did our Victim Support Room at SAPS for significantly reduced costs."

Mike:
21/02/2011
"Hi My wife and I have just purchased a piece of land at De Bos and we are thinking of building a small Cape Dutch house there. Our biggest concern is that we looked on Google earth & the 2006 floods were to close for comfort ( Thats why we want a very small sleep over home.) The reason why I am writing is to ask if you could please help by sending me some information how to get in contact with Attie. Thanks Somuch !!! "

Deryl Barlow Weilbach:
08/03/2011
"Mike please e mail me and we can chat as don't think I can givephone numbers etc on this blog Regards Deryl"

Chanel Barnard:
10/03/2011
"Deryl please mail me. Regards Chanel "

Mike:
12/03/2011
"Sorry Deryl but Iam still very stupid with these things. My E/Mail is "mike.wilmot@unilever.com)"

Attie Jass:
16/03/2011
"Hi Mike You can contact me at 08257330140 "

Deryl:
16/03/2011
"Chanel Hi there please e mail me I haven't got your e mail address"

Attie:
16/03/2011
"Hi Mike. Sorry - my correct number is 0825733340 Attie Jass"

Chris Barrow:
17/05/2011
"We have just bought a piece of land in Montagu and Attie is building a home for us. He has been, helpful, honest and a wonderful person to work through. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.4"

Mike:
27/09/2011
"Hi Was there with Attie to look at your house. We are building at De bos. You mentioned that to buy a bell for your slave tower cost somuch money. Somebody told me that you take polystyrene make the Bell put plastic wrap and then use fibreglass & paint. Cheers "

Angie:
21/10/2011
"Hello Mike we are planning a build and renovation in Barrydale and are looking for a good reliable and honest builder, could you let us have your builders details"

Mike:
26/10/2011
"Hi Angie Just E/Mail me at ba.wilmot@telkomsa.net Mike"