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THE ONE , STELLENBOSCH
The One , Stellenbosch is a fully-managed student development with 508 luxury units complemented by an array of amenities designed around the common goal of facilitating academic excellence .
Aimed at creating a safe , supportive and engaging environment to allow students to thrive during their tertiary education , it ’ s located only 750 metres from the prestigious Stellenbosch University and is the result of more than five years of careful research and planning . It represents a bestin-class offering developed in collaboration with both property development and academic industry leaders .
The group is backed by leading South African residential and commercial property investors and developers including : Buffet Investments , KLT , Hackprop , Johan Van Der Merwe , and Yieldex , who between them have delivered a magnitude of successful residential and hotel opportunities in South Africa and abroad over the past 15 years .
At the heart of this purpose-built student development is an environment that supports both private and collaborative studying . This is facilitated through communal features such as an expansive study centre fitted with solo study pods , multipurpose boardrooms for group work , meeting and conference spaces , as well as print and copy facilities .
The One has been specifically designed with both the inside and outside-the-classroom needs of learners in mind . From social spaces that include a courtyard , resort-style swimming pool , woodfire braai areas and covered outdoor lounge , to amenities such as a study centre , outdoor workspaces and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout . There ’ s also a restaurant , coffee shop , cinema , e-gaming room and convenience store .
The One is designed by Boogertman & Partners and raises the bar on what students , parents and investors can expect
from purpose-built student accommodation . Units have been ergonomically crafted with a view to enhancing the student experience and offering a productive and comfortable lifestyle . All units feature a kitchenette , bathroom , study desk , open plan lounge and bedroom , with premium fittings and fixtures . Additionally , the unique configuration of the development creates a variety of layouts to suit different needs .
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