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SHONGWENI PARK , WESTOWN
Balwin Properties recently concluded agreements to develop Shongweni Park , a 1,260-apartment lifestyle estate at the iconic Westown development , close to Hillcrest , Durban . Shongweni Park will form part of Balwin ’ s Classic range of lifestyle estates and will comprise 20 phases to be built out over the next four years . One , two and three bedroom garden apartments will be on offer . Steve Brookes , CEO of Balwin Properties commented : “ We ’ re very excited with this unique opportunity to further increase our footprint in the province , where our lifestyle estates in Ballito Hills and Umhlanga have proven highly popular with buyers .” In line with Balwin ’ s Classic range of apartments , Shongweni Park will offer a unique , 6-Star Greenstar rated lifestyle centre , with access to amenities such as a fully equipped Training Science Gym , children ’ s play area , swimming pool , running / walking tracks as well as a concierge included in the monthly levy . “ All our apartments are IFC EDGE Advanced certified , with the benefits of this being passed on to our homeowners ,” said Brookes . The development will form part of the greater Westown mixeduse development which comprises the development of a new town precinct including residential , retail , offices , a private hospital , school and green belt area .
BOLAND OVAL , PAARL
Boland Oval is set to redefine living in the stunning Cape Winelands , making it a remarkable one-of-a-kind lifestyle estate in the heart of Paarl . Not only is it the first of its kind in the region , but it ' s also the only one of its kind in all of South Africa , situated around an international sports arena .
Designed by dhk Architects , the estate seamlessly integrates with the Boland Park Cricket grounds , offering residents open access to the grounds and the excitement of live matches . Seven residential clusters are organised around enclosed courtyards to provide activity and interaction within secure micro environments . A striking crescent-shaped building curves around the oval , offering spectacular views from premium pitch-facing apartments . The mixed-use scheme comprises more than 720 residential units in studio , one- , two- and three-bedroom configurations . The residential accommodation is supported by 6,000m 2 of retail space , a highperformance sports centre with medical facilities , and a five-storey hotel and conferencing complex spanning 10,000m 2 .
Clean lines and crisp white façades form an uncluttered presentation and seamless indoor-outdoor living . Textured breeze block walkways create intricate patterns that enhance the aesthetic appeal , creating a fascinating interplay of light and shadow and deepening the character of the architectural approach .
Located in the heart of Paarl , The Boland Oval is developed by Staytus Collection , represented by Werner Roux and Handre Basson . The project achieved site development plan approval in August 2023 and sales launched on 1 November . Construction is due to commence in April 2024 , with a 12 to 18-month programme and a phased handover of residential clusters .
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