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The N12 Knysna Road meanders through Knysna to George from the N2 and the George Airport and on the banks of the Modderrugrivier lays the prestigious Kraaibosch Country Estate.

The sought after suburb of Darrenwood is part of the Randburg municipality.

Cresta is a highly sought-after well-established suburb of Randburg. Thus the suburb has had ample time to grow, expand and settle.

Northcliff located in sunny South Africa’s northern suburbs is an affluent suburb which can be seen in the architecture and size of the average home.

Rondebult is a mixed-use residential suburb situated in the greater Germiston on the East Rand. As with many suburbs of Germiston, the suburb of Rondebult was established as a need for housing for employees in the mining-related industries

Wolmer is a small mixed-use residential suburb north west of Pretoria. Property usage consists of freehold homes, sectional-title apartment complexes and sectional-title townhouse complexes. Wolmer has been undergoing a revival with new modern apartment and townhouse estate complexes being constructed that is attracting buyers that are considering Wolmer as their new residential address. And with good reason, Wolmer is centrally located, close to schools, malls, commercial and industrial nodes.

Stone Ridge Country Estate is located in Monavoni, Centurion West. The layout of the estate and approach to communal spaces has created green parks that attract bird life.

Summerfields Estate is a security estate that has a 24-hour guarded entrance and egress monitored checkpoint with a mixed property usage that consists of homes and apartments which means a broad pool of buyers are attracted to the estate. The property values in the estate are varied due to the mixed-use but still fall in the upper-class portion of the market.

Eldo View is a middle-upper class, mixed-use residential suburb in the western region of Centurion. The property usage consists of freehold homes, duets, cluster homes, sectional-title townhouse complexes and sectional-title apartment complexes which would suggest that a which market segment will be attracted to the suburb that has leafy rich green gardens and neatly manicured side-walks that adorn modern homes

The prime location of Heritage Hill Estate in Centurion West makes it the perfect address for a carefree family living in a secure environment. The architectural style is fresh and promotes a sense of family values. There is a good balance between cluster homes and freehold homes.

The greater Centurion is considered to be one of the fastest-growing development nodes in South Africa and Gauteng. Heuwelsig Estate is a large estate that comprises at least 40 individual complexes with its 25 km patrolled perimeter walls that has eight separate 24-hour manned access gates. The property usage which consists, of freehold homes, apartment complexes and townhouse complexes, attract a broad income group and buyers pool, from young professionals to upper-echelon executives.

Driving up the entrance of the Irene View Estate in Centurion one gets the distinct impression that the estate offers a lifestyle of opulence, safety and tranquillity. A place that has family values as part of its ethos and the other attribute is the freedom to enjoy the landscaped communal gardens and if that is enough then the modern architectural style will appease the affluent community.

Amberfield Valley Security Estate, located in the West of Centurion is an exclusive mixed-used estate that offers residents a tranquil secure lifestyle with surroundings that promote a sense of community. The estate is managed by an effective Homeowners Association that oversees the finances and maintenance of the estate. The estate has a professional 24-hour security team manning the main gate and a team that roams the estate ensuring the safety of residents. This makes it a haven that is child safe and pet-friendly. ...read more

The Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate in the western region of Centurion is built on a pristine 300-hectare parcel of land with approximately 1640 freehold homes. The architectural style is Tuscan and the communal gardens reflect an indigenous savannah style.

Graafwater is a small town situated halfway between Clanwilliam and Lamberts Bay. The town is 300 km from Cape Town so for families that would enjoy nature and tranquillity, Graafwater is the ideal remote location. There is a hotel in the town that is estimated to be 100 years old

Hopefield is basically a town located on the west coast of the larger Western Cape and not too far from the ocean thus making it the perfect village to build a second holiday home which is perfect for all ages.

Kalbaskraal is a mixed-use residential suburb of the greater Malmesbury, the heart of the Swartland District, in the Western Cape.

Ladismith in the Karoo should not be overlooked as a tourist destination or even a permanent residence. This quaint town has a rare appeal. The town consists mainly of farms and a small central residential suburb.

Doringbaai is a suburb of the greater Strandfontein in the Western Cape. The town is nestled between Strandfontein and Lambert’s Bay. One could thus argue, it is the perfect place for a holiday home or for families opting to live at the seaside then it is the perfect town. One gets a sense that the town is almost ancient with some of the architectural styles and structures in and around the town.

The lack of commercialization has created a market for farming and olives, wine grapes and the tourism industry contribute to the town being a self-sustaining town. There are no large retail malls but there are art studios, curio shops, and outdoor venues that attract outdoor explorers. Nature reserves off all types of activities from hikes to bird watching. The lack of pollution opens up the heavens thus exposing the visible cosmos as it was intended.

The suburbs property usage consists of freehold homes, apartments, cluster homes, and sectional-title townhouse complexes. Every type of buyer will find a property in the suburb, from young professionals, young couples, pensioners, and the high-income segment of the property market.

The pricing structure of property in the suburb is broad which attracts the middle-class and executive income groups. There is possibly a trend where residents are so in love with their homes and the suburb that they hold on to homes, retire to townhouses and apartments within the suburb and homes get passed down through generations through inheritance.

The appeal of residing in the suburb is that many of the homes have a view of the ocean in the distance. This also means that some of the homes are built on hillsides. Lush green, sub-tropical gardens adorn homes creating a sense of wellness and a relaxed atmosphere in the suburb and there is a sense of community and community values in the suburb.

Freehold homes in the suburb are interesting with a lot of period homes that have been renovated and in time these properties add value to the suburb. One can see the British settlers' influence on the character of older homes which in itself adds charm to the suburb.

Parsons Hill is an affluent and middle-class mixed-use residential suburb of the greater Port Elizabeth. Family values and wellness are two senses one experiences when driving through the suburb. Neatly manicured sidewalks and lush green sub-tropical adorn luxurious family homes.

Glenhurd is a suburb located in the greater Port Elizabeth. Purchasing a home in the leafy mixed-use residential suburb of Glenhurd will be rewarding both in that the property values indicate steady growth and secondly the family values that the suburb portrays. The suburb is well-established and has a middle to upper-class status.

The suburb has a tranquil atmosphere with green tree-lined side-walks and lush landscaped gardens that adorn architecturally designed homes. A diverse range of styles in the suburb is classic conventional homes, modern homes and apartments and townhouses that are equally impressive.

Randburg is known for the mild weather conditions and this is also an avid gardener's haven as the conditions can sustain sub-tropical gardens that adorn homes and complement the rich architectural styles in the suburb.

The architectural styles in the suburb tend to be more contemporary modern with a mixture of Tuscan and Cape-Dutch styled homes and apartments. Free-standing sectional-title apartments are a new trend that could spill over from Northgate into other suburbs of South Africa.

Rocky outcrops and the natural, diverse plant collection on the slopes of Roodepoort contribute to how architecture is interpreted and presented.

The first few images that come to mind when one takes a leisurely drive through the suburb of Newclare are mining, robust homes constructed undermining specifications, meaning robust homes and a rich story saved up in the architectural styles dating from the gold rush era and modern architecture.

There are only a few places in South Africa that appear less profitable and turn out to be a rich diverse investor and homeowner property haven. Period homes juxtaposed against modern chic and altruistic expansive designer homes, all side-by-side in the same suburb. Renovator homeowners and investors are never disappointed in the investments made in the suburb.

Other factors that lend the suburb to its name are things like the diverse architectural styles of homes and apartments in the suburb that date back to the inception of the suburb and changing with market demands where modern architecture also caters to buyers.

Being a suburb of Roodepoort means the suburb is well-established with the infrastructure in place. Buyers wanting to settle down in this homely tree rich suburb have a wide variety of property to choose from.

Factors such as the mixed-use consisting of prestigious retirement estates, prestigious lifestyle and residential estates, sectional townhouse complexes, full-title cluster homes and apartment building complexes. This affords the buyers interested in homes in the suburb a huge selection of options to choose from.

The mixed-property usage of the homes consists of freehold homes, apartments and townhouses and the architectural styles of homes are diverse that will leave buyers with a broad spectrum of designs to make their purchase criteria on.

The mixed-use of property in the suburb, consisting of a greater portion of sectional-title apartments and then the remainder made up of freehold homes and commercial property caters to a broad demographic in age, race and income groups.

The architectural style of property in the suburb is a registry of both time and fashion evolution with some homes that depict the period homes and then there are more modern contemporary designs that add to the diverse nature of the suburb’s personality.

The West Rand is renowned for the mining of various minerals and ores that form a large portion of household incomes for residents in the suburb and then there is also the commercial sector within the mining and allied industries within the suburb and further afield.

There is a vibey young culture living and working in the suburb and with easy access to Louis Botha Avenue on the doorstep means every thinkable amenity is within easy access.

What is unique in the suburb is all the period-style homes that date back to the mining era and many of these homes are what renovators target the most. Then there is a broad selection of classic conventional designs and modern architectural homes. Some of the period homes have retained their character and been updated to reflect a modern timeless elegance to the homes.

The suburb is in a prime location in relation to accessibility to all the major industrial precincts and commercial precincts close to the suburb. Industrial precincts in Rosslyn, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria North and Hermanstad are nearby and commercial precincts in the north of Pretoria, Rosslyn and Sinoville.

Georginia is a charming mixed-use residential suburb of the greater Roodepoort. One gets a sense that the suburb is tranquil and the general state of homes indicate pride in the residents. Neatly manicured, tree-lined sidewalks leaves the impression of family values of residents.

The status of the suburb as a middle-class residential suburb is reflected in the well-maintained state of homes, their architecture which indicates the reasonably young age of the suburb and accessibility to the various amenities.

The architectural styles in the suburb are as diverse as the demographic of the suburb. Some styles cater to the middle-class the consists of classic conventional and the accepted Tuscan designs and this spills over to the prestigious end of the demographic and then in this segment there are the luxurious modular designed homes and modern contemporary styles. Naturally, the architecture is a contributing factor in the pricing structure of property values.

Jan Niemand Park is an established mixed-use suburb. What makes the suburb unique is that it is a major industrial and residential suburb. Residential properties have somehow managed to attain competitive market-related property values for homes.

The architectural styles in the suburb are attractive and consist of modern contemporary designs, rectilinear designs, classic contemporary and classic conventional designs. With such a huge architectural platform that has established itself in the suburb, buyers in the middle to high-income groups will find a large home, townhouse or apartment to fit their budget, architectural and lifestyle needs.

Tree-lined sidewalks adorn homes that are loved and their lush green sub-tropical gardens complement the rich diverse architectural styles like classic conventional, modern contemporary and contemporary modular designs. The suburb has large homes that are selling at affordable prices which is an indication of the popularity of the suburb.

The landscaped communal gardens are certainly a place that will inspire tranquillity and then the landscaped gardens of individual homes which display perfectly against the modern architecture.

The property usage in the suburb consists of sectional-title townhouses, sectional-title apartment building complexes and freehold homes. With this variety buyers looking to take up residency in the suburb will find the home to suit their lifestyle needs and budget.

The general architecture of homes tends to be more conventional with some homes at the upper end of the scale having a more modern architecture.

The market in the suburb of West Village consists of freehold home, townhouse complexes and apartment complexes. There are large tracts of vacant land, some of which are currently being developed, and some waiting for property developers to purchase and develop.

The property usage in the suburb consists of freehold homes, sectional-title townhouses and apartment building complexes. This attracts a broad income demographic made up of first-time buyers, young executives, established medium-sized families and pensioners.

High-density or second-tier housing is in demand and creating a niche market with townhouse and apartment complexes will fill this need and it should be a venture that would match the general property values in this segment. A letting market will then be created adding a further opportunity for that segment of the property market.

The vacant tracts of land are selling for well-priced market-related values which almost guarantees a successful investment after development is completed.

Homes are a mixture of contemporary modern, sophisticated architectural designed homes, period styled homes and a few classic contemporary homes. Naturally, the only way to describe the homes is exquisite and opulent in every way with homes finished with imported fittings and fixtures and landscaped lush green gardens and infinity pools.

The region has a favourable weather pattern with the winter months generally being short. This makes it a haven for the avid gardeners as the summer months are warm creating a type of sub-tropical environment. Homes are adorned with lush green landscaped gardens.

Kengies is a suburb of the greater Sandton north of Johannesburg. By association, that would imply that the suburb has an upper-class status, and this is seen in the value of properties for sale on the market currently.