Top lifestyle estates to consider making your home

The idea of living in one of South Africa's luxury estates has never been more popular. With the freedom, security and idyllic way of life found in these estates, it's no surprise that South Africans are making this choice. Jawitz Properties introduces some of the best-loved estates in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Waterfall Estate - where there's something for everyone

Waterfall Estate is actually a collection of estates that all have a slightly different focus. There's Waterfall Equestrian Estate, Waterfall Valley Mature Lifestyle Estate, Waterfall Country Village and Waterfall Country Estate as well as various others. As the names imply, each estate is perfect for people and families with various passions. As a whole, Waterfall Estate offers opportunities to live, work, shop and play, with a focus on health and wellbeing.

Waterfall is described as a "walkable, bikeable city" in which residents will find 10 gyms, an athletics club and opportunities to hike and play golf, as well as more than 35km of safe running and cycling paths.

Kyalami Estates - where urban convenience meets the tranquillity and space of a rural environment

With its natural wetland and extensive parklands, Kyalami Estates boasts space, convenience and an idyllic living environment. The impressive list of amenities includes 16 parks, five dams, and an array of sporting facilities. Residents can work out at an outdoor gym or enjoy a game of basketball, netball or soccer. There's even a forest walk and plenty of benches, gazebos and places to relax - and thanks to the estate's world-class security facilities, it's all done in complete safety. One of the things that residents of Kyalami Estates love about their home is the proximity to a range of private schools, shopping centres and other amenities.

Silver Lakes Golf & Wildlife Estate - where the outdoors is a way of life

For many of Pretoria's residents, Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate is a place where they can make their biggest passions - golf and the great outdoors - a way of life. With an array of birds and antelope to be spotted and an 18-hole par-72 golf course to be enjoyed, Silver Lakes is the epitome of peace and tranquillity. The estate also boasts a country club second to none, complete with shops, restaurants and conference facilities. The long list of elements that make Silver Lakes stand out includes its active fishing club, beach volleyball area and magnificent game viewing opportunities.

Steyn City - where everyday life is extraordinary

With a helipad, a 300-metre lagoon, a Nicklaus design championship golf course and much more, Steyn City is a dream home for many of South Africa's executives. A well-rounded lifestyle is easy to live at Steyn City, with a list of features that includes extensive parklands to stroll through, a 50km mountain bike trail to get the adrenaline pumping on and opportunities to go fishing, kayaking or horse riding. Steyn City's residents get to make the most of a completely safe environment in which every member of the family can thrive.

Zimbali Lakes - where the environment is part of the design

It's being described as the jewel of KZN's north coast - and for good reason. Zimbali Lakes combines state-of-the-art lifestyle amenities and the best that Mother Nature has to offer to provide a lifestyle that's second to none. Professionals, families and retirees alike will find a perfect home amid the wide selection of properties on offer. If you're looking to make Zimbali Lakes your home, you can choose between The Ridge, which offers sizeable freehold plots and The Boulevard, which is set up for positive capital appreciation. Retirees can look for their dream home amid nature in The Village.

Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate & Seaton

Zululami, 140 hectares of unrivalled beauty with a mixture of coastal forests, wetlands and grassland, allows residents to live amongst beautiful flora and fauna and encourages them to engage in an outdoor lifestyle. Only a few of the premium sea-facing stands are left. The estate offers two access points down to Sheffield Beach. A wetland clubhouse, swimming pool and multifunctional courts are all complete, and the sports pavilion has commenced, as has the beach clubhouse.

Thanks to a reciprocal relationship with their neighboring estate, Seaton, residents are able to enjoy Seaton's facilities, which include an equestrian centre, sports centre, beach club, direct beach access and 26km of running trials and bridle paths along the coastline. Seaton will be offering 900 sectional title opportunities. Services are in and the first two phases of vacant land are transferring in September 2022.

Jawitz Properties has an array of properties for sale in these estates - as well as other well-loved estates around the country. Contact us today if you'd like help in choosing the estate that's right for you and your family.