Estate Living Magazine Design for living - Issue 42 June 2019 | Page 21

P R O P E R T Y
KwaZulu-Natal
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Palm Lakes Retirement Village
Palm Lakes Retirement Village in Ballito offers views of the lush,
rolling green hills of the KZN North Coast, with its tropical vegetation,
tranquil lakes, and indigenous bird and plant life.
The estate has been landscaped with environmental preservation
top of mind, so animal lovers are likely to see a range of birds and
animals, including Natal robins, bee-eaters, red-fronted tinker
barbets, fish eagles, blue duiker, bushbuck, impala and vervet
monkeys. Retirement home packages are tailor-made to suit
individual needs and personal taste, ranging from spacious full
title homes to sectional title, and property options range from
townhouses to apartments. The retirement village has a fully
functional on-site healthcare facility. Prices here start at about
R1.4 million.
Lazuli Lifestyle and Retirement Estate
Located in Port Zimbali on the North Coast, Lazuli lies adjacent to
the Zimbali Coastal Resort, an area renowned for its secure coastal
living, relaxed ambience and pristine beaches. The Lazuli clubhouse,
which overlooks a picturesque dam, also offers magnificent views of
the Indian Ocean.
Residents can choose between garden villas, hilltop villas or
apartments, most of which have sea views. Prices start from
R1.5 million. The estate is pet-friendly, and residents can take
their dogs on dedicated trails in the scenic wetland areas within
the confines of the estate. There is a daily shuttle to the shops,
restaurants and other facilities in Ballito.
The Saxony
Gauteng
The Saxony: With magnificent views of the Sandton city skyline,
and surrounded by the creative and financial heartbeat of Sandton,
The Saxony provides a contemporary multigenerational lifestyle for
active retirees. Spanning 27 storeys, The Saxony boasts an urban
rooftop bar with a cigar and whiskey lounge, a coffee shop and deli,
internal landscaped green recreational areas, and a wellness centre
with a fully equipped gym, heated pool, as well as sauna and steam
rooms perched on the 15th floor with views across the highveld.
Some of Sandton’s top clinics and medical centres are all within a
two kilometre radius.
Accommodation options are two-, three- and four-bedroom
apartments and penthouses, at a starting price of R3.2 million.
The Saxony
Helen Grange