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03-JAN-2015

In context

We came across this neighborhood one evening on our way back home from a supermarket, and I was so intrigued by a gate I wanted to go back and see more. It’s not as upscale a neighborhood as the one I photographed last year, but I always find it interesting to see how people live here.

The house that goes with the gate below. I think the gate is nicer looking!

In answer to Martin's comment, I don't believe any of these buildings are apartments. They don't really go in for that kind of living here, although you could have two villas side by side (like ours is). But even if you did, they would have separate walls surrounding each for privacy, and this doesn't -- there's just one wall.

The mirrored gate and an SP, posted earlier:


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Gill Kopy21-Aug-2015 00:49
Love those gates -without them (or the trees) I don't think the house would be that attractive V
Julie Oldfield20-Aug-2015 03:33
Excellent image. It seems very uninviting due to the windows and gate. Great shot of this mysterious looking residence. V
larose forest photos20-Aug-2015 00:19
What an interesting design. Looks like a modern take on traditional architecture. V
chris morton19-Aug-2015 18:48
quite elegant and nicely proportioned
bill friedlander19-Aug-2015 17:39
Very clear sot of this sturdy looking building. V
Jim Coffman19-Aug-2015 17:30
That must be one big home!
MarcViskens19-Aug-2015 17:19
very pretty house Helen
hamery19-Aug-2015 16:54
Love this one with the full view of the compound with that unique designed gate, Helen. V
Martin Lamoon19-Aug-2015 16:54
Looks like it may be apartments as there seems a lot of different mail boxes and door entry systems.
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