Estate Living Magazine Estate Living Issue 29 May | Page 26

Demand for affordable country estate living is soaring The property market in South Africa’s urban areas may be taking strain, but the market for country estates remains robust, and indeed demand is growing apace for some of these secure, nature-embracing residential spaces. 26 | www.estate-living.com The many benefits of country estate living make this option comparatively more expensive than a freehold stand, yet there are several country estates in every province where you can buy for R3.5 million or less, making them ever more accessible to investors, as well as young middle-income families seeking a safe and relaxed lifestyle.