Estate Living Magazine Alfresco Living - Issue 36 December 2018 | Page 41

Tweens and teenagers between the ages of 10 and 18 make up
the bulk of the demographics for residents’ kids, so the board is
considering building an Astroturf basketball court, and converting
one of the existing tennis courts into a skate park in an effort, says
Van de Merwe, to ‘get the youth out of the houses and interacting in The estate is committed to preserving the open spaces, rural
common areas.’ Nearby schools include the American International nature and unique flora and fauna of the area, and works with local
School of Johannesburg, Beaulieu College and St Peter’s. environmental groups in this regard. ‘When plovers are nesting,
we put up signs around the estate to warn people to drive carefully,
also when the summer rains bring the bullfrogs out of hibernation
and they cross our roads.’
The estate clubhouse offers private boardroom facilities,
lounge, bar and entertainment areas. From here
residents and their guests can sip a Chardonnay
whilst
enjoying
spectacular
sunsets
and
beautiful views of Highveld grassland, gently
illuminated by the setting sun.
Saddlebrook Estate offers the rare and
exclusive opportunity of living in a little
slice of heaven, whilst just a stone’s
throw from the bustle of the city.
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