Burgundy, Brackenfell

Applicants must complete all required forms (A01, A02, A03, and Doctor’s Report) and submit the attached documents with certified ID copies to info at othellomhoa. The screening process ensures residents can live independently, comply with the Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons Act, and meet financial obligations. Admission criteria require applicants to be 50 years or older, independent (or able to live independently with a partner’s assistance), and financially stable. Additional medical reports may be requested for applicants with psychiatric, cognitive, or behavioural concerns. Once documentation is verified, a three-part evaluation is conducted at Othello Retirement Village in Brackenfell:
Health assessment (1 hour)
Independence review and information session (1 hour)
Risk assessment and primary care registration (1 hour)

Applicants receive written feedback, and successful candidates must confirm acceptance in writing before finalising any lease or sale. Othello reserves the right to decline applications that don’t meet criteria, maintaining a safe and supportive community. The sale becomes unconditional once acceptance is confirmed in writing.

Community & Layout.
Corner unit with views of Stellenbosch and Table Mountain from the bedrooms, unlike the passage view of non-corner units. Invite friends to your separate lounge at your front door. Secure, well-established retirement community in Brackenfell, Western Cape. Managed by the Master Home Owners Association (MHOA) and sectional title Body Corporates. Central hub “Desdemona” houses dining, library, hairdresser, admin offices, and frail care. Othello has 9 residential clusters named after Shakespeare’s Othello characters, plus free-standing homes.

Connectivity.
Fibre internet via Vumatel (arranged by residents). DSTV Business Package available at R410 p/m. Glovent estate app for visitor PINs, notices, SOS alerts, and maintenance requests. WhatsApp group for real-time updates and social calendar.

Safety & Security.
24-hour guarding, nightly patrols, and armed response. 64 CCTV cameras, electric fencing, motion/heat detection. RFID tags for resident vehicles; visitor access via PIN codes.

Dining, Care & Social Life.
Meals booked via Golden Spoon app; Morgan’s Café for casual dining. Standard meals at R47 for residents and R59 for guests. On-site Medwell primary healthcare, annual health checks, emergency support. Weekly social calendar includes bingo, knitting, Bible study, movie afternoons, and resident-led groups.

Governance & Levies.
Board of Trustees with cluster representation. Monthly levies cover security, management, maintenance, reserve fund, primary care, ombud levy, and meal levy. Levies vary by unit type and occupancy; water billed separately. Single-person levy for Brabantio is R2,801.22 p/m.

Sustainability
Zero-to-landfill waste programme: wet (organic) and dry (recyclable) streams collected and sorted on-site. Recycling rebates reinvested into the village.

Practical Information
The City of Cape Town bills municipal accounts directly. Prepaid electricity available. Guests allowed up to 60 days per year. Pets permitted only in free-standing houses (with trustee approval). Speed limit: 30 km/h; pedestrians must use sidewalks. Annual General Meetings held in May.

Conduct Rules
Emphasise tolerance, respect, and participation in governance. Detailed rules on building maintenance, vehicles, laundry, refuse, security, pets, environment, nuisance, fire prevention, employees, gardens, and community facilities. Enforcement includes fines and penalties for non-compliance.