Established in 1797, Rhebokskloof Estate is synonymous with award-winning wine, premier mountain bike trails and its proximity to the picturesque Paarlberg Nature Reserve.

Located next to Paarlberg Nature Reserve, the new property development on Rhebokskloof Estate seamlessly blends family-friendly charm country with luxury modern living.

Limited to 48 exclusive stands, including 16 bespoke turnkey homes, the houses naturally interweave with the existing 185 hectares of established vineyards, providing an authentic backdrop for a lifestyle rooted in the tradition of wine farming.

The 16 bespoke designer homes built on 676m² stands, are harmoniously integrated into the landscape. The use of local granite on chimneys creates a timeless design aesthetic, set off against shades of grey, white, and corrugated metal. This complements the farm’s historic character but adds a contemporary flair.

With the scattered granite boulders, indigenous fynbos and local wildlife of the nature reserve on Rhebokskloof Estate’s doorstep, there are numerous mountain bike trails, running and hiking routes, picnics and panoramic views for residents to enjoy.

The family-friendly estate offers a host of modern amenities, including play areas for children, equestrian activities, a wine cellar and events venue, Rhebok Restaurant, a communal food garden and fire boma, a multi-purpose activity field and of course, scenic mountain trails.

Security is a top priority at Rhebokskloof Estate, and state-of-the-art measures, including a 2.4-metre electrical fence, 37 infrared cameras and 24-hour security patrols, ensure peace of mind for all residents.

This iconic wine farm combines the best of country living with the convenience of effortless access to all that Paarl has to offer.

For more information, visit rhebokskloof.co.za/estate/, email propertysales@rhebokskloof.co.za or call +27 (0)82 873 6988.

The post Rhebokskloof Estate Offers the Best of Modern Country Living appeared first on Visi.

Here’s your chance to experience a taste of country living, while only being a stone’s throw away from the city. Welcome to Helderfontein Estate, a secure lifestyle development located adjacent to Steyn City in Dainfern, Fourways.

Within the development you’ll find large stands, ranging from 500m2 to 1024m2, where you can either build your dream home or buy a building package that suits your family’s needs. Security is clearly important as every gatehouse is manned by trained personnel with highly visible security measures including CCTV cameras, large boundary walls and access control to deter any unwelcomed threats from the outside world.

As you enter the estate, paved roads lead you past 5 star homes as you approach the Riverside Retreat; a clubhouse situated along the wild Jukskei River and nestled in phase 2 of Helderfontein Estate. This is the perfect spot for catching up with family and friends or just taking in the sights of the abundant natural landscape.

Filled with immense natural beauty, the river-banks running through Helderfontein Estate boast some of the finest bird and tree species. Landscaped responsibly with indigenous and water-safe plant life, this estate is a haven for bird watchers, hikers and nature enthusiasts. Several kilometres of walking trails meander through vast indigenous parklands with extensive water features. This is a magnificent backdrop for trees, selected grasses and fish – all carefully chosen to create a sustainable and integrated ecology. Careful consideration is given prior to the planting or removal of a tree with characteristics such as evergreen versus deciduous, fast-growing versus slow-growing, flowers, fruits and foliage as determining factors. 

Parents have the luxury of Reddam House Helderfontein being right there, on the property. Reddam House is a prestigious school that holds itself to international standards and also has boarding facilities available for students. The school boasts an Olympic size indoor swimming pool and sports facilities galore.

The final phase of Helderfontein Estate is ready to launch this weekend. In phase 3, you’ll find large spacious stands set out across the three sections; Meadows, Fields and Grasslands. In this latest phase of the estate you’ll find a newly built clubhouse with a restaurant, swimming pools, fully-equipped gym, kid’s play areas and business centre which all overlook one of the many catch-and-release fishing dams. This luxurious space has been designed to complement your lifestyle; the perfect place to work, live and play. This final phase has just opened its doors to homeowners wanting to build something amazing in one of the most sought after developments in Joburg.

If you aren’t a resident at Helderfontein Estate just yet, get in touch with Vee and arrange a viewing to find your perfect space in phase 3! The first official show day opens on 22 and 23 October 2022.

For more information, visit century.co.za or contact Vee on 082 937 1680 (vee@century.co.za). 

The post Launching this Weekend: The New Helderfontein Estate appeared first on Visi.

WORDS Amelia Brown PHOTOS Adam Letch

“The site, sun and climate were integral to the design process and we drew inspiration from these elements,” says Enrico Daffonchio, who together with Leigh Maurtin designed the home with extensive input from the owners Lukas and Wendy van Niekerk.

The team were very familiar with the ecological guidelines of the estate as Daffonchio Architects had helped draft them. All of the properties are single storey, cut into the ground to minimise the impact on the horizon: The house is sunk to account for the natural ground level and slope of the estate, so each property has a view over the one in front of them.

This home, which is designed as a set of pavilions with deep overhangs, separated by a series of courtyards and green fingers that act as sheltered outdoor living spaces, is further camouflaged from its neighbours thanks to its roof gardens. The entire footprint is covered in native vegetation so that the boundary between the house and surrounding grasslands is almost indiscernible from above.

READ MORE: The Bank in Rosebank

In addition to the ecological benefit of replacing the site’s grasses, the roof garden provides insulation, which complements the home’s passive solar design: solar energy, solar water heating, heat pumps and lots of insulation in the roof, as well as double glazing of windows. The 15 m swimming pool, accessed via a timber boardwalk through the veld, is a reed-filtration eco-pool.

In both its raw, weathered and smooth, polished forms, concrete is the language of this home. “Lukas, an engineer, wanted the entire house constructed in off-shutter concrete, steel and glass – only these three materials,” explains Enrico of the brief, which resolved to maximise the plot’s position overlooking a double bend of the Jukskei River.

READ MORE: Hyde Park Family Home

The collaborators looked to Italian architect and designer Carlo Scarpa for inspiration. “He worked with a lot of off-shutter concrete and metal creating exceptional architectural features,” says Enrico. “Some of the windows of the house are exactly like the windows Scarpa used in the Canova Museum in Possagno – the top corners of the room are ‘bitten out’ and replaced entirely with glass.” Here this detail is evident in the shower, which features a glass cube corner window.

Constructing a 1 100 m ² four-bedroom home out of off-shutter concrete was not without its challenges, in particular inlaying the pipes and conduits in the correct position for the concrete pour. “The technical difficulty of creating a concrete wall with all of the services inside was really only overcome because Lukas is an engineer and was personally involved in the project,” Enrico says crediting Lukas for being a driving force.

“He was literally labouring, designing and engineering with the contractors on every part of the house, resolving countless technical problems every day. Lukas and his wife were fantastic to work with – it was a great collaboration.”

Inside, Wendy has managed to combine statement artworks and furnishings that, like the concrete, show the marks of how they were made and don’t compete with the surrounding scenery.

To view more projects from Daffonchio Architects, visit daffonchio.co.za and follow @daffonchio_architects on Instagram. 

Looking for more architectural inspiration? Sign up to our weekly newsletter, here.

The post Lanseria Eco-estate Home appeared first on Visi.