Countless city dwellers flock to small country towns and quaint villages across South Africa at almost every opportunity they get.
This exceptional Eagle Canyon Golf Estate home has five bedrooms and views over the golf course. It is on the market for R19.5 million - click here to view.This is quite understandable because living in a city certainly takes its toll - physically and emotionally - and for many it has become non-negotiable to 鈥榙ecamp鈥� whenever they can - in order to recharge their batteries - to somewhere where it is peaceful, serene and secure.
This need has given rise to many security estates in Gauteng attempting to simulate that feeling of living in a village when you are in fact only a stone鈥檚 throw away from the hustle and bustle and, most importantly, your place of employment and good medical and educational facilities.
Seeff identifies the estates in Gauteng that have not only done an exceptional job of preserving nature within their boundaries, but also in creating a bona fide 鈥榮mall town feel鈥�, giving residents the inkling that they have truly 鈥渆scaped鈥� big city life...
1. Eagle Canyon Estate in Johannesburg North West
This four bedroom, four bathroom family home is well positioned on a large corner stand in Eagle Canyon Golf Estate. It is selling for R6.495 million - click here to view.Although many suburbs have emerged in the Honeydew area, it retains a country feel with magnificent views of the Magaliesberg mountains and rolling hills which border the West Rand, Randpark Ridge and Weltevreden Park.
Elna Myburgh, Seeff鈥檚 area specialist, says the suburb is perfectly positioned to reach the Lanseria International Airport, the business centres of Sandton, Randburg, Krugersdorp, Pretoria, Johannesburg, towns like Hartbeespoort and Magaliesburg and the world-renowned heritage site, The Cradle of Human Kind.
鈥淓agle Canyon Estate - that had an average house price of R6.1 million for freehold in 2017 - originally consisted of only about 16 smallholdings and is one of very few estates in South Africa that can truly lay claim to complete individuality based on its distinctive topography.
This Saddlebrook Estate country mansion in Midrand, which featured on Top Billing, has views of Joburg, horse stabling and paddocks and so much more. It is on the market for R18.5 million - click here to view.鈥湶┯闾逵槔制教� prices here start from mid R1 million and go up to over R20 million.
鈥淭he estate is situated in what once was an old granite and sand quarry, along canyon cliffs and encapsulates 3 000 hectares of land. About 40 years of quarrying by various companies resulted in what is today known as the Eagle Canyon Golf Estate.鈥�
Myburgh says Eagle Canyon Golf & Lifestyle Estate offers a superb lifestyle with over 40 hectares of parkland, 12km of tree-lined avenues, a spectacular eco wetland area and 11 dams and water featuring on almost every hole of the 18-hole golf course, attracting a large variety of birdlife and offering magnificent views.
2. Saddlebrook Estate in Midrand
This modern contemporary Saddlebrook Estate home has a chef's kitchen, home automation, borehole, generator and more. It is on the market for R29 million - click here to view.Charles Vining, Seeff鈥檚 Licensee in Sandton, says in this estate it鈥檚 not strange to 鈥渉ave a horse as a neighbour鈥� as many residents here are avid horse riders and keep their horses in their backyards.
鈥淚n this estate, you鈥檒l find many green paddocks enclosed by neat white fences that are home to peacefully grazing ponies, shiny show jumpers, delightful Lipizzaners, glorious warmbloods and even a rescue donkey or two.
The estate boasts exquisite country mansions in an idyllic, secure enclave that has many bridle paths, communal areas and jogging tracks.
3. Fourways Gardens Estate in Fourways
This elegant Fourways Gardens lifestyle estate home is ideal for those who love to entertain and has a private, landscaped garden. It is selling for R7.45 million - click here to view.Charles Vining, Seeff鈥檚 MD in Sandton says that Fourways Gardens is one of the most sought-after estates in Johannesburg.
鈥淭he Estate has a true family appeal with a host of parks, dams, a nature reserve that invites an abundance of fauna and flora to the area, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer field, cricket nets, designated play areas with jungle gyms and swings, a clubhouse with restaurant and sports facilities.
鈥淭he security surrounding the estate is excellent, giving you the opportunity to let your children roam freely and cycle the streets. Aptly named 鈥淭he Garden of Eden of estates鈥�, the lush gardens, plant life and beautiful verges are a spectacular sight.
Timeless and appealing, this four bedroom Fourways Gardens country-style double-storey home is set in an indigenous garden on the nature reserve. It is priced R7.799 million - click here to view.鈥淎s many as three generations have lived and still live on the estate, which is unique in any environment. Often Grandparents would have settled here in the eighties, with their children following suit after getting married and starting their own families. There are six such families where all three generations currently still live on the estate and many more of two generations living together. The family unit, old world values and overall quality of living are what is at the core of this estate鈥檚 ethos.
鈥淥f the 940 stands on this estate, only three are vacant, with two of these currently under construction. One cluster development and one townhouse complex also add to the variety of living arrangements on offer鈥�.
The average price for freehold in the estate was R4 million in 2017 and prices here generally range between R2.5 million and R10.5 million.
4. Irene Farm Villages in Centurion
This Irene Farm Villages home in Centurion offers three bedrooms, modern interior and comfortable living. it is selling for R3.59 million - click here to view.Steve van Wyk, Seeff鈥檚 Licensee in Centurion, says he is not surprised that this estate was recently voted as one of the best suburbs by Financial Mail.
鈥淧rices in the estate have gone up 40% in the past five years and the median price is now around R3.13 million. Irene Farm Villages is a modern, yet tranquil oasis with many parks and an abundance of natural bird and animal life.
Scrub hares, duiker and mongoose are regularly seen after sunset. The Estate is situated on 鈥渢op of the town鈥� and has magnificent vistas of the surrounding countryside and stunning sunset views. The lack of built street-front boundaries and the extensive manicured parkland and conservation areas capture the inner heart of peace and tranquility of Irene Farm Villages.
Van Wyk says the estate is within close proximity to the R21 and has easy access to Pretoria, JHB, OR Tambo and Krugersdorp highways, many top schools and medical facilities.
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