Residential Estate Industry Journal | Page 26

S ituated between Salt Rock and Ballito on KwaZulu-Natal’s popular Dolphin Coast, Simbithi Eco Estate and Country Club is a highly sought-after lifestyle state and enjoys the reputation as one of South Africa’s most prestigious golfing destinations. The estate is set on a 430ha natural coastline paradise specifically designed to reconnect people with nature and preserve a lifestyle of total harmony and balance. The tastefully designed clubhouse also boasts a John Platter Wine Gallery in which guests can enjoy a private dinner party. Simbithi offers residents access to incredible lifestyle facilities. Aside from the golf course, residents can enjoy the use of tennis courts, a gym, the kid’s clubhouse, community centres, holiday programmes, cycling, jogging tracks and direct access to the beach. Residents can also enjoy fishing in one of the many fishing dams or taking a walk through the indigenous forests and watch live game wander through the wetlands and waterholes. A wedding at Simbithi Eco Estate is an extraordinary celebration of love. The superior surrounds of this tranquil hideaway, together with the dedicated events team, create a strikingly beautiful and deeply meaningful memorable occasion for the engaged couple. Simbithi Country Club, with its wide open wooden decks and verandas, is situated at the heart of the estate and overlooks the 18th hole. 26 The Fig Tree restaurant offers a versatile menu that celebrates fresh and organic local flavours and creates breakfasts, lunches and dinners that will thrill the discerning food lover. Executive Chef Gerard Van Staden is well known for taking one’s taste buds on a culinary journey. Designed by Peter Matkovitch as SA’s first executive golf course, the Simbithi 18 hole golf course is certain to challenge top golfers and aspiring amateurs alike. The popular club is a three-year-in-a-row recipient of the coveted Compleat Golfer Magazine Five Star Golf Experience award. The preservation of coastal wetlands and indigenous forest surrounding the course were prioritised during its construction. An abundance of bird life and spectacular ocean views from the 15th to the 18th hole make mornings on the course calm and brilliant in the tranquil surrounds. Being the perfect course for the time challenged golfer, it is common here for residents to complete a round before or after work. The estate is easily accessible, perfectly placed 30 minutes north of Durban, 20 minutes from Umhlanga and 10 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport. It is accessed via a network of existing roads with the N2 linking Simbithi Eco Estate to the Gateway New Town Centre and La Lucia Office Park developments. Website: www.simbithi.co.za Contact: 032 946 8360/1 Email: [email protected]