From lifestyle to eco, estate living in Johannesburg has become incredibly popular in the last decade thanks to its added sense of community. And if you’re looking to find your perfect home within an estate, then take a look at our list of Living Estates within Johannesburg.
Above and beyond the safety and security offered by estate living in Johannesburg, it has become a welcoming addition to many lifestyles. From golfers to eco-living, there’s an estate in the city’s boundaries that’s set to cater to your needs. The latest trend with estate living in Johannesburg is that these residential offerings are no longer reserved for the top 1% of society. Recent developments have brought highly affordable cluster and apartment offerings within these gated communities, offering residents all the facilities of the lifestyle estate but within reach of a young professional’s budget.
We’ve all heard the term ‘lifestyle estate’ before. But what does it mean? Perhaps the answer to this debate lies in the very first word of the term; “lifestyle”. This refers to the manner in which one lives within the property and the overall quality of day-to-day life. To some people, having a wide range of facilities, within the perimeter of the development, is an indication of an unmatched lifestyle. To others, it is the proximity of the overall development to amenities like shops, schools and work. That would be our starting point; deciding whether or not an estate suits our desired lifestyle.
With their world-class, professionally designed golf courses and varied amenities, golf estate living in Johannesburg has become quite the buzz among local and international property funds and investors. Mostly located a stone’s throw away from prime locations such as business hubs and major roads, golf estates not only allows residents privacy and exclusivity, but also convenient community.
Eye Of Africa Golf & Residential Estate
An estate such as the Eye of Africa Golf & Residential Estate on the fringes of the south offers large expanses of greenery and indigenous gardens, a river and lakes interspersed with walking/jogging and cycling trails along with a Greg Norman golf course with a driving range and Pro-shop.
Eco Estates are housing developments that have a sustainable lifestyle focus and have been built around some form of nature conservation. Many of these estates have popped up along the north-eastern border of Johannesburg.
All of the estates embody a ‘green’ ethos with a particular focus on reducing the impact we have on our natural resources. Architects working within these estates aim to design energy-efficient homes that reduce the homeowner’s carbon footprint.
There is also a big demand for estates to develop around our environmental assets, such as our coastal forests, for example. These resources then act as the drawing card and present an attractive lifestyle element to potential buyers. Some of the major estates have become very creative in what they offer in terms of lifestyle: from fishing dams to mountain bike trails, horseback riding, and clubhouses targeted at various age groups.
Meyersdal Eco Estate
Forming part of the larger 1080ha Meyersdal Nature Area, the 480ha Meyersdal Eco Estate offers a safe and secure environment on 343 large stands. Less than 15% of the nature area is developed.
Only 10 minutes south of Joburg – an environmental paradise with wide open unspoiled natural areas. This creates a lifestyle that enhances the relationship between man and nature, while preserving and protecting endangered fauna and flora species. Meyersdal Eco Estate is one of the largest and most exclusive estates in Gauteng.
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Eye of Africa Golf & Residential Estate
Set in the lush surroundings of the pristine Eye of Africa, the stands, apartments, cluster and luxury homes available offer the very best in contemporary modern living.
Fully customisable, these breathtaking properties have been specifically conceptualised to embody attractive, low maintenance, lock-up-and-go living. The estate brags with a beautiful golf course, complete with a clubhouse, halfway house, driving range, grill house, central park and deli.
Meyersdal Nature Estate
Just south of the city centre lies the Meyersdal Nature Estate, offering a safe and secure environment on 272 large stands. Meyersdal Nature Estate affords nature lovers close contact with the natural environment.
This enhances the relationship between man and nature while preserving and protecting endangered fauna and flora species of the larger 1080ha nature area. Living amongst wildlife in a true nature estate is a lifestyle dream for residents supporting a philosophy whereby man lives in harmony with nature.
Steyn City
Described as the Agusta of South Africa, the Steyn City golf course brags with an award-winning clubhouse, a well-kept fairway and even a gym.
The course is just over 7 000 metres from the back tees, which will cater to the professional and single handicapped golfer. Each hole has its own nook and cranny, and players will encounter a variety of playing experiences, including elevation changes with a number of vantage points.
Blue Valley Golf Course & Estate
Blue Valley is a favourite of golfers in the city. Situated in Midrand, Blue Valley Golf Course & Estate should be on every golfer’s bucket list.
Named for the blue skies and open country of its surroundings, the Gary Player-designed Blue Valley is a perfect blend of hospitality, sport and nature. Situated conveniently between northern Johannesburg and Pretoria, this residential golf estate offers a location second to none in the Gauteng area.
Fourways Gardens Estate
Since 1984, Fourways Gardens Estate has been a sought-after development in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg.
The first of its kind, FGE offers large property stands, inviting communal areas, and easy access to excellent schools, medical facilities and shopping malls.
Fourways Gardens offers an unparalleled family lifestyle, where neighbours know each other and children are able to play safely in open places, with amenities and activities to keep every member of the family happy.
Kyalami Estates
Embrace country living at Kyalami Estates. It combines the benefits of urban convenience with the tranquility and space of a rural environment.
Featuring ample park -and wetland, Kyalami Estates brings nature to your doorstep, and is also secure with 24-hour controlled access. Within Kyalami Estates, many sporting and social clubs and societies have been established for a broad spectrum of interests and age groups.
Waterfall Estate
Ideally located between Joburg and Pretoria, Waterfall Estate is in the perfect position to cater for the huge demand for offices, shops, restaurants, homes and logistics space caused by the massive growth in the area. There is currently more than 330km of installed duct infrastructure on the development and the network is fully redundant.
With two of the country’s busiest highways intersecting on the property, more than R1-billion has been spent on upgrading the road network to improve access to Waterfall.
Cedar Lakes
Cedar Lakes is a Lifestyle Estate located in Fourways, in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg alongside the Broadacres Lifestyle Shopping Centre on Cedar Road. It’s in close proximity of Fourways Mall, Montecasino, Lanseria Airport, and within easy access of good schools.
This unique residential estate boasts tranquil surroundings and rich, natural environments.
Dainfern
Dainfern is by far one of the most well-known when it comes to estate living in Johannesburg. A stone’s throw from Fourways, Dainfern has grown from a small estate in 1992 to a massive housing development that is home to over 1 200 stands.
The property at the estate ranges from R3.5 mil up to R25 mil and above. Dainfern Golf Estate boasts a clubhouse stocked with good food and great drinks. There is a Pro Shop as well that’ll sort out all your golfing needs.
Eagle Canyon
Just past Clearwater Mall, and before Northgate, Eagle Canyon lies sleeping in Roodepoort. This ultra-luxurious golf estate owns an 18-hole course that will challenge even the most seasoned player.
The course plays along the Canyon cliffs, along and over beautiful water features, with the clubhouse perched on the highest point with a full view of all the holes.
Jackal Creek
With a modern twist, Jackal Creek can prove Mark Twain wrong when he said that golf is “a good walk wasted.”
The tees on this course have been praised but a handful of players have noted that there are massive backspins on balls when swinging from the green. All in all, it is a fun course and even though the ball misbehaves, it adds a challenge to an already fun course.
La Como Lifestyle Estate
Living in luxury, La Como Lifestyle Estate is located in Boksburg. This lifestyle estate offers fine living, nature and exciting building packages.
Surrounded by lavish flora, the estate is set in a greenbelt and boasting a 9-hectare wetland area that is nestled in the heart of the 80-hectare secure lifestyle development. Perfect for starting a family, expanding your family and an ideal location for ex-pats wanting to keep in close proximity to major transport nodes, including the Gautrain terminal and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate
A stone’s throw from OR Tambo International Airport, the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate is the pride of Kempton Park. Set in the lush surroundings of the pristine Serengeti Estates, homes available offer the very best in contemporary modern living.
Fully customisable, these breathtaking new properties have been specifically conceptualised to embody attractive, low maintenance, lock-up-and-go living. Amenities in close proximity are East Rand Mall, upmarket private and public schools, churches, medical facilities, and office parks.
