arabella estate
Whether you’re concerned about the quality of your life in the cities or the kind of access you have to wide-open spaces, the one thing people are constantly looking for is an upgrade to your way of life. Estates on the edge of cities are quickly becoming the residence of choice for people as they offer a host of amenities and facilities to the people who call them home.
Arabella is the Ideal Second Home
If you are looking for a place to spend your holidays, there’s nothing better than heading down towards the Bot River Lagoon where, about 28-miles west of Hermanus, lies Arabella. One of the most beautiful golfing estates in the country, there are a number of lakes in this golf-centric location and some of the homes are even located on the course. There are around 236-houses in the entire estate and for the kind of location and amenities that they have, a price-range between R3 and R10 million is almost a steal. Arabella is reason enough to not only spend holidays there but live to live there permanently!
Farming Up the Lanes with De Zalze
If you are heading down the road towards Stellenbosch, on the outskirts of Cape Town, you come across this beautiful 300-hectare stretch where a vast working farm combines with 120-hectares of vineyards and orchards to create the perfect place to call home. There are scenic golf courses along the way that you can stop off at or you can head down to one of the top restaurants which line the route.
The homes are world class and if you fancy living amidst olive groves and grapevines, then R5 to 20 million can get you a spot on this wonderful winelands golf estate.
All Roads Lead to Erinvale
Since the mid-90s, there has been an air of exclusivity surrounding the homes at Erinvale. Located near the massive city of Cape Town, nothing beats the kind of inland residential property options that you get at this wonderful location – such as Bishopscourt and Constantia amongst others.
The attractive feature about Erinvale is the variety you get in terms of design. There are homes of all shapes and sizes so if you have a budget between R7 and R30 million, this is the place you need to plant your feet.
Moving away from the city can be daunting for some as having access to basic amenities – let alone the luxuries they are accustomed to- is of major concern. However, what these wonderful homes and localities have done is to create communities that are self-sustained. To top it all, they are situated in areas of beauty, peace and safety in the finest parts of the country.
The biggest advantage is that to enjoy the luxuries that await you at your home in these parts of the country, you do not have to travel too far to get there. So, less travelling and more relaxation in your home – that’s what you get when you choose to spend your life outside of the big cities. It is country living with a short commute to city perks!