Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 11 November 2015 | Page 30

properties are situated along the agricultural edges
of Castle Ridge, offering residents a small farming
opportunity. The buildings envisioned for these stands
are based on the traditional forms and structures of
sheltered farmyards found throughout the Eastern
Cape. The earthy designs will include simple barnlike structures with usable courtyards and generous
outside living spaces, with stand sizes approximately
1,692 m² priced at R 1.1 million. Homes on Castle
Ridge Kloof Edge are spacious and border on pristine
fynbos with uninterrupted views over the Van Stadens
River Gorge. Stands range from 1,042 m² to 3,587
m² with prices starting at R 760 000 to R 1.6 million.

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Entirely unique to the estate is the House Rhino,
believed to be the first of its kind on the African
continent. Built on a 1,100 m² stand, this 450 m²
home is designed by CMAI Architects. Read more on
page 44.Phase 2 of the development is called North
Rocks and features 38 unique old-style homes that
boast a contemporary finish. Already half sold, North
Rocks introduces a new house design plan called the
Bailey, inspired by the French word ‘baille’ meaning
‘enclosure’, which shelters the north and mountainfacing outdoor space. The neighbourhood also
allows for the design of the Agri-Terrace House,
Village House, the popular Farmstead House and
one Mixed-Use stand for a commercial opportunity.
Stands range in size from 222 m² to 3,566 m² with
prices starting at R 285 000 up to R1.5 million.
Generous outside li