Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 7 July 2015 | Page 30

PEARL VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY ESTATE The Pearl of Winelands Country Living The award-winning Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate is testament to the abundance and beauty that secure luxury lifestyle estates offer in the Western Cape. Pearl Valley, the gem of Winelands country living, took the honours in a recent national survey of residential estates, scoring the highest for security, scenery and wildlife, quality and design of houses, stand sizes, facilities and activities, value for money and resale potential. The survey, conducted by New World Wealth, a leading company that provides information on the global wealth sector, underscores the fact that the estate attracts interest from a broad range of affluent property buyers. Established in 2002, the estate provides residents with an unparalleled Cape Winelands lifestyle, encapsulated in its ‘Live, Play, Relax’ philosophy. Appealing to a growing number of locals from across the country, Pearl Valley is an attractive choice for those desiring a country lifestyle in close proximity to Cape Town, whilst remaining popular amongst foreign investors seeking a southern summer retreat. “The Top Residential Estate in South Africa 2015 accolade acknowledges our vision of becoming the leading residential estate in Southern Africa, offering a secure lifestyle in beautiful surrounds where residents can enjoy the convenience of various worldclass facilities and a championship golf course,” says Gawie Marx, Pearl Valley’s general manager. The sprawling 212 hectare luxury estate located between Franschhoek and Paarl is nestled among the Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains in the pristine Berg River Valley. Residents enjoy complete secure tranquillity and privacy. The estate has various state-of-the-art security measures, including an electrified perimeter fence and 24-hour security patrol, supported by current technology detection cameras, all monitored from a central on-site security control room. In another significant development, the highly anticipated luxury five-star Pearl Valley Hotel and conference venue is set to open in 2016. Developed and operated by Mantis Collection, world-