A luxurious lifestyle in Steyn City

The website for Steyn City - a parkland residence in Midrand - states that the City offers "a lifestyle like no other." A quick look at everything that the estate has to offer shows this statement to be true. With everything from schools and office parks to a lagoon and a helipad - all ensconced in a safe and beautiful setting - Steyn City is more than a home. It's a way of life and perhaps South Africa's ultimate place to live, work and play. Jawitz Properties takes a closer look at Steyn City, its real estate market and all that it has to offer.

Steyn City location and setting

The estate is located on 2 000 acres of indigenous planted and magnificently landscaped parkland. Warwick Atkinson, Jawitz Properties Steyn City resident property practitioner, explains that Steyn City is more of a parkland residence than an estate. "Whether you reside in an apartment, a sectional title unit, a cluster, as well as every freestanding home having direct greenbelt access, you have access to an unbelievable garden," he shares.

Another unique point about Steyn City that Atkinson focuses on is the fact that the estate offers something for everyone. "Most estates have one central focal point like a golf course or equestrian centre," he comments, "whereas at Steyn City, you have it all, from equestrian facilities to a Nicklaus 18-hole championship golf course and a total of 27 dams. Over and above this, there's 50km of paved walkways, 45km of mountain bike trails and a running trail with 11 outdoor fitness zones."

A lifestyle offering like no other

The way of life on offer at Steyn City is simply incomparable. Over and above the facilities already mentioned, residents can play a game of tennis, hit the gym, swim or relax in the 300-metre swimming lagoon. "There's an abundance of birdlife for the avid birder to enjoy, or you can just lie on a Lilo in the lagoon and go with the flow," adds Atkinson.

Atkinson emphasises the fact that Steyn City caters for families at every stage of their lives. "There are three play nodes, a zipline, soccer and rugby fields and a skate park to keep the younger members of your family entertained," he states. "Steyn City also provides schooling from pre-school to high school. From a business executive requiring a helipad and great education for their children to an individual enjoying a safe and active retirement, Steyn City is an ideal home for everyone."

The property market in Steyn City

Steyn City boasts an array of freehold and sectional title properties. Currently, approximately 71% of the properties on the market are freehold, while the other 29% are sectional title units within the estate.

An analysis of those buying property in Steyn City shows that 91% of recent buyers fall into the "middle-aged" or "mature" categories, meaning that they are between the ages of 36 and 64. Similarly, 84% of those who have owned property in Steyn City for a longer period fall into this category.

Looking at the property sales data for the past 12 months, 80% of the properties transferred through repeat sales were freehold properties, with the remaining 20% being part of sectional title developments within Steyn City. Good news for those looking to invest in properties in Steyn City is that the median price of both freehold properties and sectional titles is proving to be lower in 2022 than they were in 2021.

Sectional title units in Steyn City are currently selling for between R30 000 and R45 000 per square metre, depending on the complex. Freestanding homes vary in price from R21 000 to R30 000 per square metre, while you can currently buy a vacant stand for between R4 000 and R 4 300 per square metre depending on the position of the stand.

Future growth for Steyn City

Looking to the future, there are various developments still planned for Steyn City and the development as a whole will continue to grow from strength to strength. Phase one of The City Centre - overlooking the 300-metre lagoon - was launched in September 2021. This centre boasts over 700 sectional title apartments and 11 penthouses as well as 5 000 square metres of boutique retail space and basement parking for 2 000 cars.

Also coming soon, an on-site office park called Capital Park will consist of 10 individual two or three-storey sectional title office blocks. These will be available for purchase or rental. A petrol station, wellness centre and retirement village will soon complete the offering at Steyn City.

Steyn City is so much more than a home. It's a way of life and a haven in which all the members of your family can achieve their highest potential. To find out more about Steyn City or to find your new home in this awe-inspiring development, contact Jawitz Properties today.