ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME

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A celebrated former vintage store owner opts for a historic home with a mindful approach to collecting over time

Diedericks, and his cat Biscuit, reside in Villiersdorp, a Western Cape farming town with a characteristic beauty that marks the hinterland region it’s located in, known as the Overberg (which translates to “over the mountain”). Hemmed in by sprawling apple orchards, Villiersdorp lies within a small valley accessed by some of the area’s most spectacular scenery. From immense wheat fields to the breathtaking Franschhoek Pass cutting its perilous course through the mountains, Villiersdorp is cradled by postcard views. It charms those passing through with its white-walled Victorian houses and tree-lined avenues. Diedericks’ home – on

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