Village , which has an additional 251 stands ranging from 400 to 2,200 square metres , forms part of phase two and has only a few properties left to sell with exceptional views . Phase three and four consists of the Gordenia and Eugenia villages . Phase three has been serviced and 25 % of erven have been transferred to buyers . Planning has already commenced on phase four .
The estate is home to large groups of mixed ages and cultures , including working professionals and foreign investors wishing to experience life in the lowveld . The safe , convenient , and restful lifestyle makes The Rest an attractive option to active retirees still living an active lifestyle .
Living at The Rest , they get to enjoy greater freedom , while still being close to their family within the estate and just two minutes from the nearby Mediclinic .
Amenities at The Rest include more than 20 kilometres of walking , MTB cycling and jogging tracks on the estate as well as five dams . Home owners have free access to the tennis courts at the Curro Private School within the estate , and a private bird sanctuary created in partnership with BirdLife South Africa . Planning is underway for the establishment of a clubhouse within the next few years .
EMBRACING NATURE IN ALL ITS FINEST GLORY Just over 100 hectares of the estate has been allocated as reserve and is home to a variety of wildlife . Johann Van Heerden , Estate Manager , and the HOA management team are responsible for all the natural areas and have established an active nature trust to ensure that the natural environment is protected .
Bringing nature into the home starts in the planning stages . Buyers have the option of choosing from a selection of impressively designed and individually crafted homes that offer views of the dams and water courses , hillside or woodlands .
Owners are also encouraged to design their own homes in accordance with the estate ’ s architectural guidelines with the help of professional architects .
There are a number of architectural design options available , and they all complement the beautiful granite koppies and natural surroundings . The installation of solar geysers and rainwater harvesting are highly encouraged , and form part of the architectural guidelines . A number of plots have ‘ champion trees ’ that may not be removed , with architects having to design pavilion style homes around them – resulting in some spectacular homes that blend in with nature .
NO EXPENSES SPARED The Rest is owned and financed by the listed insurance giant Sanlam .
Sanlam has invested heavily in the estate , including a state-of-the-art security offering , which is why The Rest is regarded as one of the most secure residential developments in the lowveld . There are 24 / 7 roving patrols , boomed access gates with biometric access control , thermal CCTV monitoring cameras around the entire perimeter , all backed up by a state of the art electrified security fence .
Levies are set at a competitive R2,150 , and every home owner pays the same amount regardless of the size of their property . Being at the same altitude as White River , the estate is cooler than downtown Nelspruit city which is a 5 minute drive away making The Rest Nature Estate the most desirable and aspirational place to live in the Lowveld .
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