Estate Living Magazine Invest SA - Issue 41 May 2019 | Page 19

P R O P E R T Y & I N V E S T M E N T From the 18-hole, par-72 links-style golf course, with views of Table Mountain across the bay, offering many paths along the fynbos where you can see a variety of birds, and even a bokkie or two if you’re quiet, to the leisure centre with its pool and state-of-the-art gym, there is so much to do on the estate. Just beyond the discreet, but incredibly efficient security entrances, the local town of Melkbosstrand offers plenty more, including various shopping centres catering to all needs, along with business hubs and top-end restaurants. Surfing and kiteboarding are available on Atlantic Beach’s doorstep, with loads of great mountain-bike trails, some great horse stables nearby, and some lovely hiking trails. VILLAGE LIFE Made up of 16 villages spread across 173 hectares of landscaped gardens, golf course, fynbos and wetlands, Atlantic Beach is a welcoming place for young families and retirees alike, who all enjoy the active lifestyle the estate offers, along with the unrivalled views. It’s not surprising then that the estate has turned into a thriving, close-knit community. With a weekly newsletter and some great events on offer, such as the monthly night market at the Leisure Centre, and the annual Village Fair, there is plenty to experience without ever having to leave. Along the walking paths you’ll find beautiful wooden book exchange units, enhancing the community feel and participation. NATURAL ATTRACTIONS S ‘ Every home, every road and every building has been designed to preserve the unspoilt natural heritage of one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. All elements of the estate were built with a serious commitment to the preservation of the indigenous fauna and flora. This has resulted in an abundance of wild animals remaining on and around the estate as well as a rich abundance of fynbos species, and we run ongoing programmes to retain and reinstate this natural resource. ’ Part of the Cape Floristic Region, Atlantic Beach Estate is situated in a botanical hotspot – and right near the oceans edge. This, says CEO Harry White, is a great blessing and a privilege, but also a huge responsibility.