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LIFESTYLE DEVELOPMENTS

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Cape Winelands

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In terms of natural beauty, spaciousness and an array of sporting and cultural activities to be appreciated at one location, Val de Vie’ s residents and guests are able to experience the finest that the Cape has to offer. Having acquired Pearl Valley, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and amenities, Val de Vie is truly what one would consider a‘ super-estate’. The estate is conveniently located in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley( only a 35 minute drive from Cape Town and the Cape Town International Airport) and is in proximity to good schools, as well as the University of Stellenbosch.

Over the years, Val de Vie has received a number of international awards, including becoming home to the‘ Safest House in Africa’ and, most recently, the
‘ Best Single Unit Residential Development in Africa’( The Valentia Manor House) at the 2016 International Property Awards.
One of the major reasons for the estate’ s success is the diverse range of its property offerings, which include, among others, various 25 to 60 hectare farms, Gentleman’ s Estates( 3 to 5 hectare smallholdings) and Reserve stands( 3000 m 2 to 10 000 m 2), as well as the Polo Village suites.
Polo Pads in the Stefan Antoni designed Polo Village now go for R 2.6 m( the lowest for a completed product), while some houses are selling for around R 70 m at the top end. Land can go from R 1.8 m( for the smallest plot at 700 m 2) to R 25 m for a farm within the estate.
Val de Vie has recently reached a number of milestones, which additionally appeal to investors, including:
• Hosting Prince Harry at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup
• Acquiring the Pearl Valley Golf Course and its facilities
• Having had Patrice Motsepe’ s African Rainbow Capital make a significant investment in the estate
• Being named South Africa’ s top residential lifestyle estate by New World Wealth
A number of exciting development projects are also currently in the pipeline, such as the construction of a bridge over the Berg River to connect with the R45 provincial road, which will likewise add to the value and appeal of the estate.
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