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TOP RESIDENTIAL ESTATE IN SOUTH AFRICA 2015 - 2019 B Y NEW W ORLD W EALT H TOP 5 GOLF COURSE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2018 & 2019 B Y GOLF DIGE S T M A G AZI N E Where you live can change your life The Valley of Life established on the 1000 hectare haven and soon started to thrive. And then the estate held its breath. In 2001, Founder and CEO of Val de Vie Estate, Who would commit to building homes here? Could it be Martin Venter saw the ideal location alongside the a place to live well, grow families and friendships? Berg River for his family home. Looking down on the run-down wine farm, first started by Abraham Andries Our anity with nature is deeply rooted and so le Roux in 1783, he suddenly knew that this place had tentatively at first, and then in greater numbers, people potential and that it needed to be brought back to life. chose quality of life. Val de Vie Estate residents now build homes on waterways and at the edge of parks. First came the rehabilitation of the rocky land, then They overlook vineyards and paddocks where polo plans for its greening. Indigenous wildlife was re- ponies graze and wait for their game of skill and speed. It was no longer pressing to escape home for a getaway pleasure of their owners’ company. After exploring, with a better view or for sport and play. It was all right there are coee shops, delis, a wine cellar and here. Children run around carefree, grow sturdy bodies restaurants with imaginative menus. and learn social skills. There are many ways to share experiences here in The With 42 km mountain bike routes and 21 km of running Valley of Life. and walking trails, wellness is second nature to our residents. Golfers need only slip away to the estate’s Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course for Translated from French, 18-holes and cheerful competition. Horse riders set ‘Val de Vie’ means The Valley of Life o to exercise their mounts and dogs strain on their leashes, giddy with the rich smells they sense and the Being Here Val de Vie Estate has placed a high value on your As a parent, a school commute from Val de Vie Estate time. It is rare to find a more perfectly positioned hub takes only minutes and oers you more quality time for to complement your business needs and lifestyle - a sport and leisure. The schools themselves form a cluster lifestyle that you design. of some of the most prestigious and sought-after educational facilities in the country: Paarl Gimnasium, From Cape Town International, voted the Best Airport Paarl Boys’ High, La Rochelle Girls’ Primary, Paarl Girls’ in Africa, a direct route brings you home from your High, The Green School, Bridge House, and Stellenbosch travels within 35 minutes. Conversely, a trip to the University. airport instantly connects you with the rest of Africa and international destinations for pleasure and business. Val de Vie Estate is positioned to delight your senses; Access Cape Town, arguably one of the most beautiful mountain views, space to breathe and an enviable climate cities in the world, in under 40 minutes by a freeway that oers you on average of over 300 days of sunshine a that brings you to beaches, nature reserves, the opera, year – a light ‘currency’ to value and spend. restaurants and nightlife. Using Val de Vie Estate as your base, explore. The Paarl-Franschhoek Valley is a rich source of experiences DISTANCE TO and a short, scenic drive may guide you to neighbouring wine farms and the historic town of Franschhoek, the PAARL 3,7KM fine food capital of South Africa, and a cultural magnet. FRANSCHHOEK 15KM STELLENBOSCH 17KM Easy commuting and a sophisticated network of well- maintained roads bring you closer to the things you love CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL and need to enhance your quality of life. There are very AIRPORT 38KM few places in the world with such a variety of lifestyle V&A WATERFRONT 51KM oerings within a 90-minute drive. Whale watching in Hermanus or a road trip to the undiscovered treasure trove of the West Coast are within easy reach. Peace of Mind Safety was a founding pillar of the estate from control measures that track who enters the estate and the moment architects and engineers planned how when they leave. residents would experience day to day life. Large trac circles and a 40kph speed limit calm vehicle movement Residents are further safeguarded from unauthorised and remind drivers of the slower rhythm of life here. visitors via automated booms that control access to residential villages. A two-meter-high wrought-iron, full electric fence with anti-dig razor wire runs the full 15.5 km perimeter Two armed tactical teams with handheld thermal of the estate. This is both a deterrent for criminal devices and well-trained dogs patrol the perimeter 24/7 activities and a formidable physical barrier. and react to fence and camera alarms. These teams are linked to three unarmed response teams on the inside A breach attempt triggers alarms in the main control of the perimeter fence. room and an o-site monitoring centre. A CCTV network and on-site patrols makes this an active, eyes- License plate recognition technology is linked to the on-the-ground feature. central Western Cape database and of great value in monitoring suspicious vehicle activity. In the event of an On high plinths on the perimeter, 108 intelligent emergency, shutters and spike technology at all gates analytical Bosch thermal cameras sense movement and ensure a total lockdown of the estate. body heat. Our ‘night goggles’ are active and sensitive. As proud recipient of the award for Safest House in While residents have access codes through six main Africa at the International Property Awards for its Polo points, visitors and contractors are subjected to tighter House, Val de Vie Estate lives up to its promise that our monitoring and control measures. Val de Vie Estate was residents can live as they have always wanted to - with one of the first estates to implement biometric-access complete peace of mind. Wellness The evidence is growing by the year. Nature impacts or high performance. We have the advantage of a positively on our health, mentally and physically. Here superb climate at Val de Vie Estate and residents can on Val de Vie Estate, nature is everyone’s closest train in the open air at The Yard, with its Olympic sized neighbour. (50 m) pool, multi-purpose courts and a running track. On the estate, between the arrival of migrating birds, The Lifestyle Centre has a 25m heated indoor pool, the birth of our ponies, the changing landscape over squash courts, floodlit tennis courts, Pilates studio, seasons and our resident bees, nature is an informal steam room, sauna and state-of-the-art training classroom. This is how we define quality time. Families equipment. The Pearl Valley Clubhouse is equipped with connect, form friendships and make memories. a world-class gym and an outdoor resort pool for hot summer months. We also understand the importance of physical activity for the serious athlete and those with a Residents of all ages can burn o energy and work on gentler approach to their own fitness goals. The their team skills at our cricket nets, soccer practice estate’s three wellness centres oer the latest fitness field, multi-purpose courts, rugby field or Padel tennis equipment. There are classes to hone muscles, improve court. Individuals can ride to their heart’s content in the flexibility, encourage better breathing and sharpen up bike park or shoot some hoops on the basketball court. coordination and balance. Or, take outdoor exercise to a next level and work out Lives are transformed by healthy attitudes towards on one of our polo fields - measuring 4 hectares in size. wellness at our gym at The Yard, our premier 1000m² fitness facility. Under the watchful eyes of highly We also take the lead with the health and fitness of our trained coaches, functional fitness classes, yoga and four-legged residents. Our dedicated dog park makes Pilates classes are geared towards improving health for well-adjusted pets. Equestrian We revere and respect horses on Val de Vie Estate. for leisure, horses are ever-present on the estate. Theirs is an ancient history and while we no longer need Away from the polo fields, our experienced equestrian them for transport or to carry us into war, they remain team assists with private riding lessons, polo lessons and vital to us in many ways. We whisper to tame them, find competitive coaching. great pleasure in their agility and grace and give them the kudos that top athletes deserve. The estate’s riding school oers young enthusiasts their first taste of the discipline needed to shine in Our passion for the sport of kings has transformed equestrian sports: show jumping, dressage, cross- the estate into an unrivalled polo destination. Polo country and equitation. And of course, the beginning of ponies, housed in The Stables at Val de Vie Estate – a a relationship that may become a life-long passion. spacious and well-designed facility - are tended and trained by a team renowned for their commitment, Our gentle giants have ample, free space on the estate expertise and horsemanship. There are three polo fields to be ridden in safety and in a natural environment. that meet International Hurlingham Polo Association standards. These vast manicured ‘stages’ become Between polo seasons, training for competition and the focus for a game of speed and skill.