New World Wealth has released a new report focusing on the best estates in South Africa.

The report is based on a number of visits by the New World Wealth team to top estates across the country.

According to SA real estate advisor Basil Weinrich – who helped compile the ratings – residential estate living is on the rise, especially among the more affluent. He estimates that over 40% of South African HNWIs live or have homes on residential estates.

Below you can find the best estates and how much money it costs to buy a home in one.

Arabella

Located on the Bot River Lagoon, about 25 miles west of Hermanus, Arabella is one of the most scenic estates in the country.

It is also home to a lovely spa and a highly rated golf course. House prices on the estate range from R3 million to R15 million.

Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach is the ‘hidden gem’ of South African estates. Located between Blouberg and Melkbosstrand in Cape Town, the estate features lovely views and scenery.

House prices on the estate range from R2 million to R20 million.

Fancourt

Fancourt is located in George on the Garden Route. It is undoubtedly South Africa’s top estate for golfers, with three highly rated courses on one estate.

The two original courses (the Montagu and the Outeniqua) were built in the early 90s, whilst the world-famous Fancourt Links was added in 2000.

There are several different residential areas on the estate including Colonial Lodges, Cape Dutch Homes, Oakland Residences, Links Avenue Properties, Links Ridge Properties and Montagu Ridge Properties.

House prices on the estate range from R3 million to R50 million.

Pezula

Pezula is located in Knysna on the Garden Route. The views and scenery on the estate are very impressive, as is the golf course.

House prices there range from R5 million to R50 million. Pezula includes two sub-estates, namely: Pezula Golf Estate and Pezula Private Estate. The private estate is slightly more exclusive, with larger stands.

Simbithi

Simbithi is a golf estate in Ballito. It offers residents lovely birdlife and forest vegetation. It also operates as a wildlife sanctuary, with several wild animals such as antelope living on the property.

House/apartment prices there range from R2 million to R40 million.

Steenberg

Steenberg is one of the pioneer estates of South Africa. Originally a vineyard, Steenberg was re-developed by JCI in 1990 to include a golf course, hotel, spa and housing estate.

The estate still contains a large winery and vineyard to this day. There are relatively few houses at Steenberg, when one considers the size of the estate. House prices on the estate range from R10 million to R40 million.

Steyn City

Steyn City is located near Broadacres in Johannesburg. It is probably the best-designed estate in South Africa, with large amounts of beautiful parkland between the various distinct residential neighbourhoods.

It offers a nice mix of houses, townhouses and apartments. The vegetation, rivers, dams and parklands on the estate are particularly impressive, as is the birdlife – wild finches, owls, hornbills and bee-eaters are all common on the estate.

House/apartment prices on the estate range from R2 million to R40 million.

Val de Vie

Val de Vie is located in the Cape Winelands between Paarl and Franschhoek.

Highlights of this estate include: beautiful vineyards, polo fields, an equestrian center, a highly rated golf course (Pearl Valley), natural fynbos scenery, parks, lakes and mountain backdrops.

Val de Vie contains a number of district and unique neighborhoods, including: Pearl Valley, the Polo Village, the Gentleman’s Estate, the River Club, the Reserve, the Vines, the Acres and several others.

It is also home to a new retirement village (Evergreen Val de Vie). House/apartment prices on the estate range from R3 million to R50 million.

Whalerock Ridge

Whalerock Ridge is located in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route. The 100 hectare estate offers residents impressive views over the bay.

The bottom gate of the estate is located approximately 100 meters from the beach. House prices on the estate range from R3 million to R35 million.

Zimbali

Zimbali is located next to Ballito and about 15 miles north of Umhlanga.

The forest and birdlife on the estate is very impressive – it is home to several types of kingfishers, louries, bee-eaters and even the rare Crowned Eagle is a resident.

Notably, the estate is right on the beach. House prices on the estate range from R5 million to R75 million.

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