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ESTATE REVIEW

largest municipal dams in the
southern hemisphere, is one
of the cleanest in the country
and forms an integral part of the
communal and entertainment
aspect of this estate. Naturally
underpopulated, it ensures
loads of freedom and fun and
water systems are already in
place to ensure that the water
levels remain constant and
regular tests by the Rand Water
Board and in-house yacht club
The estate shares the 18 hole ensure utmost safety.
(currently sporting first 9 hole)
golf course, designed by the It is therefore little wonder that the
renowned DDV Design Group, Witbank Yacht and Aquatic Club
with an adjacent estate and chooses to have direct access
Although
offers resident golfers a reduced from the estate.
membership rate. Delicious privately owned, a portion of
meals are served at the Primi each resident’s levy ensures
Piatti restaurant located inside free access to the club and all
the clubhouse of the golf its facilities. This NSRI (National
course and offers breathtaking Sea and Rescue Institute)
views over both estates. The accredited club organises a
Witbank Dam, one of the number of regattas, night races
as well as their families so it
comes as no surprise why
this region is often dubbed
the energy hub of Africa. Yet
despite this, Bankenveld retains
a truly rural, naturalistic charm.
Estate dwellers can share their
outside environment with a large
selection of neighbouring game
including bontebok, springbok,
blesbok, black wildebeest, water
buck, red heart buck and zebra.

and competitions throughout
the year and also busies itself
with the development of junior
sailing which includes lessons
held at the club.
At the club; designated
picnic areas, a communal
swimming pool, braai facilities
with bar area and camping or
caravanning zones supplement
this wonderfully idyllic lifestyle
and a fully equipped function
hall makes the perfect venue
for a multitude of events. In
summertime, the dam is used
for water skiing and many other
water sports and the club also
offers storage areas for yachts
belonging to residents who are
permitted to launch their speed
boat or Jet Ski from the available
jetties. Owners of the waterfront
homes are allowed to build
their own jetties, giving them
immediate and direct access