South Africa is famous for its historic winelands region.
Cape winelands living extends to the old-world charm of areas Constantia to the likes of Val De Vie, located between Paarl and Franschhoek. This estate is also consistently rated as one of the best lifestyle estates in the country. Domaine des Anges is detailed as a premier address in Franschhoek, while the citrus and olive orchards of De Zalze in Stellenbosch, along with its scenic golf course make it especially appealing.
Here are New World Wealth’s top five Wineland Estates for 2020:
- De Zalze
De Zalze is located in Stellenbosch. The 300 hectare estate is also a working farm, comprising 120 hectares of vineyards, citrus orchards and olive groves. It is home to a particularly scenic golf course and 3 top restaurants. The estate includes the vineyards of Kleine Zalze wines. House prices on the estate range from R5 million to R35 million.
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- Val de Vie
Val de Vie is located in the Cape Winelands between Paarl and Franschhoek. It is consistently rated as one of the best lifestyle estates in the country. Highlights of this estate include: beautiful vineyards, polo fields, an equestrian center, the highly rated Pearl Valley golf course, natural fynbos scenery, parks, lakes and mountain backdrops. The estate contains a number of district and unique neighborhoods, including: Pearl Valley, the Polo Village, the Gentleman’s Estate, the River Club, the Reserve, the Vines, the Acres and several others. It is also home to a new retirement village (Evergreen Val de Vie). House/apartment prices on the estate range from R3 million to R50 million.
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- Domaine des Anges
Domaine des Anges is one of the premier addresses in Franschhoek - a town which is considered by many to be the “fine food capital of SA”. The estate is also a working farm with beautiful olive groves and vineyards. It is very exclusive and features 38 homes spread across 12 hectares. House prices on the estate range from R10 million to R30 million.
5 Bedroom House for Sale in Franschhoek from R18.95m
Steenberg is located in Tokai, just next to Constantia. Originally a vineyard, Steenberg was re-developed by JCI in 1990 to include a golf course, hotel, spa and housing estate. The estate still contains a large winery and vineyard to this day. There are relatively few houses at Steenberg, when one considers the size of the estate, making it a very exclusive address. House prices on the estate range from R10 million to R40 million.
3 Bedroom House for Sale in Steenberg Golf Estate from R8.9m
- Fransche Hoek Estate
Fransche Hoek Estate (also known as Fransche Hoek Agricultural Estate) is located in Franschhoek. The estate features some lovely vineyards and fruit orchards with impressive views of the surrounding valley. House prices on the estate range from R5 million to R50 million.
4 Bedroom House in Franschhoek Rural from R6.5m