Entrepreneurs know that life is too short to be working on someone else’s dream - or living in that person’s dream home, for that matter. For the many buyers who opt to settle in luxury estates such as De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate in Stellenbosch, living in a secure environment that offers a superlative quality of life, is the dream.
“Many of our buyers and residents are entrepreneurs who have businesses outside of Stellenbosch, and even in Gauteng, but prefer for their families to safely enjoy the Cape Winelands lifestyle. With a home at De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, they commute during the week which allows them to combine their desired quality of life with their work commitments,” says Di van Graan, Pam Golding Properties agent for De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate.
According to the New World Wealth’s South Africa Report, Stellenbosch is one of the fastest growing areas for high-net-worth individuals, with numbers rising by over 20% over the past 10 years. Many of these buyers opt for exclusive luxury estates such as De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, a 300ha estate comprising 14 distinct villages with various residential properties for sale or rent. Biometric access and state-of-the-art security add to the appeal of this high-end estate.
Van Graan says golf estates offer considerable value for property investors, largely because of the range of amenities they offer, and De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate has established itself as one of South Africa’s most sought-after luxury investments.
House prices here can range from R7 million to upwards of R25 million, and Pam Golding Properties recently sold a home for R30.25 million. According to Lightstone property data, the median property price of a home on the estate strengthened from R9.69 million last year to R10.3 million for 2018 (to date). The median sectional title price is R2.975 million for 2018. and Van Graan says sectional title units of up to R5.5 million are available.
With its working farm, complete with vineyards, citrus orchards and olives groves, De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate offers an idyllic country lifestyle. Its 18-hole golf course, designed by Peter Matkovitch, is rated among the top five in the province.
The nearby Kleine Zalze winery has just won the international Best New World Wine Producer Award and Terroir, the winery’s restaurant and one of three on the estate, has also established itself as one of South Africa’s premium culinary offerings.
De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate also includes two luxury lodges offering boutique accommodation. Tennis, boules and scenic walks through the 120 hectares of vineyards are among the many activities exclusively enjoyed by residents.
Van Graan says De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate counts the renowned Winelands attractions of Spier and Blaauwklippen among its neighbours. Surrounded by the Simonsberg and Helderberg Mountains, the estate also boasts exceptional views.
With the historical Stellenbosch town centre on its doorstep, residents have their pick of top schools and tertiary institutions. The Coetzenburg Stadium has top-notch training facilities which are also used by international athletes such as the visiting Sevens rugby players, among others.
Shopping opportunities in the area include Stellenbosch Square, conveniently opposite the estate, as well as Waterstone with one of the best Woolworths emporiums nationwide.
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