Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 3 March 2015 | Page 22

22 RETIREMENT LIVING Tucked up neatly against the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, in the heart of Somerset West, is a little piece of retirement paradise. Boasting breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Winelands, framed by majestic mountains and with the silky beaches of Strand quite literally around the corner, Helderberg Retirement Village offers exemplary living in a magical setting. Originally the brainchild of a visionary entrepreneur who purchased the wine farm with the intention of developing a truly unique and exclusive retirement estate, the growth of Helderberg Village over the last 27 years has been phenomenal, with additional land being purchased in order to meet increasing demand. Today, an exciting mix of just under 800 luxury sectional titled homes and upmarket apartments grace this thoroughly developed estate, comprising modern styled homes encompassing an aesthetic charm resplendent of the traditional Cape cottage. Having topped the Worldwide Best Retirement Village list