Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 1 January 2015 | Page 30

for the near future. Nearby is the
beautifully trimmed Village Park
adjacent to the Village Retreat,
which overlooks the picturesque
Simonsberg Valley.
Art is a chief aspect of life at
Nooitgedacht. Bronze Editions features
sculptures by a variety of well-known
South African artists and there are
proposals to relocate one of the
country’s top rugby museums to the
village. Future plans also include a
well-stocked library, music concerts, a
vintage festival and a gorgeous music
room, inspired by local resident, Liza
Joubert, of Koos Kombuis infamous
song, Liza se Klavier Nooitgedacht
.
residents enjoy a wonderful wealth

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of sporting activities that include golf
on the adjacent Devonvale course, a
state of the art gym, swimming pool,
squash and tennis courts and bowling
greens, and a boules court that will
open later this year
.
A first class equestrian facility is also
on the cards. Furnished with stabling,
paddocks and enchanting riding
trials, it will allow seasoned riders the
opportunity to practice and new riders
the chance to partake in this leisurely
pastime. A resident tack shop will also
cater to the needs of homeowners
and equestrian enthusiasts from the
area. The pristine Nooitgedacht Farm
provides a sprawling 200-hectare
scenic landscape, including over 5

kilometres of walking paths, dedicated
mountain biking and an 8-hectare
dam for fishing and canoeing.
Residents can picnic near the river
,
lie peacefully and read books under
230-year-old oak trees. With the
majestic Simonsberg and Stellenbosch
Mountain
peaks
providing
a
breathtaking backdrop, Nooitgedacht
is widely recognised as one of the
best wedding and event venues
in the Western Cape, with 71
functions booked in 2014. Whilst
the original stone walls and other
key architectural features have been
retained, the venue has undergone
vast renovations and can now
accommodate up to 300 guests. The