Estate Living Magazine Invest SA - Issue 41 May 2019 | Page 30

P R O P E R T Y
&
I N V E S T M E N T
COMMON GROUND,
COMMON
INTERESTS
Most lifestyle estates strive to
create a sense of community,
yet few succeed. So, how has
Kyalami Estates managed
to get it right?
Wander through any of the events that Kyalami Estates host annually
and you’ll notice that almost every resident stops on their way to
greet their neighbours. It’s the kind of collegial atmosphere that
most residential estates try to emulate but, although they might
achieve friendliness, cohesiveness often remains just out of reach.
Yet it appears to be an integral part of the Kyalami Estates character;
indeed, it’s one of Estate’s defining qualities.
This kind of unity doesn’t happen by accident; rather, it’s a happy
product of many factors, according to Kyalami Estates’ manager,
Heather Bowes. ‘We’ve noticed that it’s definitely been enhanced
since our recent upgrades,’ she comments. She’s referring to the
latest round in a four-year programme which has seen almost every
facet of the Estate refreshed and revitalised. The project started
with the sports centre, including the outdoor gym and parking area,
and the focus then moved to the clubhouse and the main offices.
Simultaneously, the Estate's parks have also been on the receiving
end of a revamp – so far seven of the total 16 have been completed.