GAUTENG
Gauteng means ‘Place Of Gold’ in the Sotho language,
a foreword to the prosperity and vibrancy of this the
capital of Africa. At the heart of Johannesburg is Sandton,
an affluent area with its suburbs, Bryanston, Morningside,
Hyde Park, Sandown and Sandhurst. Popularly known as
the richest square mile in Africa. Sandton is a popular spot
to live, work and play for both locals and tourists alike.
Besides being the home of Nelson Mandela, Houghton
adds enormous historical value to Johannesburg and
boasts many luxurious upper class homes, a few tall
residential buildings and of course a spectacular golf
course.
A newer addition is Randburg, popular with locals who
enjoy easy access to all of the Johannesburg’s highlights.
To the west of Johannesburg are the many suburbs of
Roodepoort and Krugersdorp. There are a lot of open
spaces, entertainment and amusement facilities. Living in
the west has the privilege of exploring a number of nature
havens where you can go escape from the confines of the
city and appreciate the grandeur of Mother Nature.
On the outskirts of Johannesburg is the Meyersdal Eco
Estate, one of the most upmarket and exclusive private
residential estates for the discerning individual insisting on
the highest standards of living, security and safety, while
enjoying the splendour of the natural environment. Closer
to Johannesburg is the affluent upmarket neighbourhood
of Bedfordview and surrounds which are quiet and a leafy
place to stay for anyone, almost park-like due to the
tree-lined streets and lush gardens with prolific bird life.
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Step away from the madding crowd, away from the
bustling suburbs, and you will find an oasis known as
Eagle Canyon, a stronghold of calm and serenity with an
emphasis on community living. This luxurious housing
estate offers security, in an exclusive premium 18-hole golf
estate environment. A combination of carefully considered
aesthetics and meticulous planning makes this both an
aspiration, and an inspirational dream of many home-
buyers.
North of Johannesburg is Dainfern Golf Estate, which
offers a unparallelled lifestyle and recreational experience
centered around the Gary Player designed golf course
enhanced by nature trails, parks and sports facilities.
Heading further north is the beautiful development of
the Waterfall Country Estate, the nexus of a growing
residential and commercial node. The development is
extraordinary in offering developers and planners the
opportunity to create what will eventually become a
new ‘green’ city.
The city of Tshwane, formerly known as Pretoria. Tshwane
is the administrative capital of South Africa. Known as
“Jacaranda City”; for its thousands of jacaranda trees, it‘s
also home to universities and government buildings. The
hundreds of thousands of residents will attest to the
warmth and neighborly atmosphere of one of South
Africa’s oldest locations. The Exclusive Waterkloof Estate is
the ideal location offering quick access to Pretoria’s top
schools, excellent restaurants, shopping malls and top
golf courses.