ESTATE REVIEW
As the first estate of its kind in Pretoria , Silver Lakes has stood the test of time for more than a quarter of a century , in recent years thanks mainly to CEO Henk Booysen ' s inspired and consistent leadership .
SILVER LAKES
Golf and Wildlife Estate
Established over 20 years ago by Anglo American Property Services ( Pty ) Ltd ( Ampros ), Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate currently comprises an exciting mix of homes , including a sectional title retirement village and a small townhouse scheme . There are a little over 1,530 homes spread over 300 hectares , and residents get to enjoy an abundance of nature , including meandering lakes , wonderful birds , winding nature trails and lots of animals that live on a staggering 77-plus-hectare reserve .
Golf is a central component here , and the estate is proud to have hosted the SA Amateur Golf Championships at their magnificent 18-hole golf course , designed by Peter Matkovich . Part of the golf offering includes a clubhouse that has a wide range of amenities and facilities , including a pro shop , members ’ bar and halfway-house café as well as a charming onsite family restaurant .
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE As a formidable industry leader , Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate has successfully cultivated an outstanding reputation and true sense of belonging in the east of Pretoria , making it a premier residential choice for families wanting to embrace a wonderfully idyllic lifestyle conveniently close to the city .
The estate has a range of amenities to promote a variety of outdoor activities : tennis courts , a practice wall , soccer fields , squash courts and a communal swimming pool , as well as an active fishing club that operates a catch-and-release policy to preserve the fish population in the dams .
‘ Silver Lakes has always been one step ahead when it comes to our activities and the way we operate our recreational offering ,’ says Henk . ‘ Regardless of how big or small your estate is , activities and facilities are very important , and we are incredibly proud to see other estates use us as a benchmark when it comes to this ,’ he says .
Generating new ideas to get the community involved is very important to Henk and his team , and plans are already in place to
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