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This Ernie Els 18-hole signature championship course certainly Use Planning Act, 3 of 2014), the Oubaai HOA functions as a mini-
has the ‘wow’ factor. Indeed, it can claim to have one of the most municipality that manages all the internal reticulation, including bulk
awe-inspiring settings of any course in the world. Kept in pristine water and electricity, and a sewage treatment plant. All waste water
condition all year round, it follows a traditional links-type layout with generated on the estate is recycled and purifi ed for re-use, irrigating
veld grasses lining its manicured fairways. Although the course can the golf course and the colourful, well-manicured landscaped
be a ‘monster’, the average set-up caters for golfers of all abilities. gardens.
The Oubaai Clubhouse has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
The golf course comprises a driving range and chipping green as The well-managed HOA has a healthy cash flow and a noteworthy
well as three putting greens, and is irrigated using recycled water capital replacement fund. Also, the HOA constantly invests in the
from within the estate. There is also a golf academy and a pro shop. estate, with value-creating add-ons like fi bre to the home with no
up- or download restrictions, and impressive bandwidth speeds.
The Lifestyle Centre houses a restaurant and an award-winning Members own the infrastructure and manage it themselves, and
wellness centre, with squash courts and gym facilities as well as costs are included in the relatively low levies: R2,000 per month.
tennis courts and outdoor swimming pools. All Lifestyle Members
have access to these amenities at no extra cost.
Oubaai Golf Resort is promoted as the ‘Undiscovered Gem of the
Garden Route’. And it’s a great place for a holiday, so spend a week
Most operations of the homeowners association (HOA) are or two at the lovely Oubaai Hotel – but be warned, you may fi nd it
outsourced to external and specialised service providers. hard to leave. It is a place of priceless beauty that makes a stylish
Established under LUPA (Western Cape Land
coastal lifestyle a reality.
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