Estate Living Magazine Connection - Issue 43 July 2019 | Page 11

P R O P E R T Y
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PECANWOOD ESTATE
It’s no exaggeration to say that Pecanwood Estate was the
pioneer that turned a relatively undeveloped weekender spot
into a highly desired address. That was thanks largely to the
Jack Nicklaus-designed Pecanwood Golf and Country Club,
the first in the country, although the presence of the Boat Club
and the later addition of the Pecanwood College also helped.
With 832 houses on the estate, and most home owners aged
between 36 and 49, Pecanwood remains a great option for
people seeking tranquillity with easy access to Johannesburg
and Pretoria.
Pecanwood Estate
use of natural materials, and a nod to the mountains and dam that
are its defining features. What sets Leloko apart, according to the
developers, is its accent on community living, with specially created
play zones for children, and greenbelts making for a living place that
allows for relaxation and connectedness. At the same time, all homes
are equipped with all the technology necessary for convenience and
to stay connected, while future amenities – including a preschool,
office park and shopping centre – add to this feeling of easy living.
Oh, and watch out for the morning traffic: it’s not unusual for one of
the free-roaming kudus or blesbok to cross your path.
Caribbean Beach Club
CARIBBEAN BEACH CLUB
Developed in 2000, Estate d’Afrique is one of the area’s most
established estates. It’s also a truly fascinating environment from
an aesthetic point of view: on the one hand, the French Provençal-
style architecture takes you on a quick trip to Europe’s coastline;
on the other, the quintessentially South African skyline leaves no
doubt about your whereabouts, especially as you’re likely to come
across a number of small animal species during your meanders.
That’s because one of the estate’s greatest claims is its membership
of the 358,000-hectare Magaliesberg Biosphere, making for a truly
exceptional living space. The estate comprises three villages,
the largest of which is Port Provence, with 117 residential stands,
followed by the 104-stand Beau Rivage and the more intimate Ville
d’Afrique, offering 89 stands.
While many of the estates situated around the Hartbeespoort
Dam have elected to focus on golf as a drawcard, Leloko
has taken a different approach. Here the emphasis is firmly
on the environment, and even the design of the houses
and apartments has been carefully considered to reflect the
colours and tones of Leloko’s surrounds – think extensive
ESTATE D’AFRIQUE
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LELOKO LIFESTYLE AND ECO ESTATE
Leloko Lifestyle and Eco Estate
One of the most sought-after estates on the Kosmos side of
the dam, the Caribbean Beach Club derives its appeal from
its resort-style lifestyle, with the Sandy Lane Golf Club at St
James Marina adding to the attractiveness of a development
already renowned for its stunning views. The estate also offers
a variety of property options to suit residents at all life stages,
from apartments to townhouses and stand-alone homes.
Expect sound value for money; a four-bedroom home costs
in the region of around R 2.8 million