More people are permanently relocating to Pecanwood Estate

The Pecanwood Estate Homeowners Association was recently selected as a winner in the South African division of the African Property Awards. This prestigious award, judged by an independent panel of 80 industry experts, is focused on meeting criteria such as design, quality, service delivery, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.

Louise Cawood, Seeff’s MD in Pecanwood, says the estate is home to a 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Golf Course and has direct access to Pecanwood College, a private school offering grade 000 to Grade 12.

“Another one of Pecanwood’s drawcards is the fact that while the estate provides a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life with a view of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains, it is still ideally located only 40 km away from Pretoria, 55 km from Sandton, 84 km from Rustenburg and 29 km from Lanseria Airport.

Cawood adds that while Hartbeespoort Dam has always been a popular weekend destination it is increasingly favoured by permanent residents alike.

“As a result of Pecanwood College opening in 2004 and the development of technology (Telkom Fibre infrastructure) allowing more people to have the privilege of working from home. The percentage of permanent residents has increased steadily from 40% to currently 60/65%”

The estate caters to those looking for a smaller lock up and go weekend or retirement home to the larger, impressive luxury villas and homes which offer more than enough space for the entire family. The estate comprises of approximately 800 full title properties and homes range in price from R2 million to R18 million”.

Cawood continues that the local Mountain Lake Shopping Centre caters to the basic requirements of residents, but that a new shopping centre - Islands Shopping Centre - is due to open in early 2019 which will offer a variety of additional retail outlets, fast food outlets and restaurants.

“Other facilities and services include world class security, two restaurants, a 25m swimming pool, floodlit tennis courts, gym, beauty spa, conference facilities for business or private functions, 24 Hour onsite paramedic, boat launching and storage facilities as well as weekly garden services.

There are many popular tourist attractions and restaurants located around the dam including Bill Harrops hot air ballooning, Van Gaalen Cheese Farm and Mountain Bike trail, De Wildt Cheetah Farm, Lion and Safari Park, Lesedi Cultural Village and the Aerial Cableway to name but a few. Sun City and the Pilanesberg Game Reserve are also close enough for a day trip.

Cawood concludes that the development of the R512 - a Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concession project - which commenced at the beginning of 2018 will further add great value to the area as access to the N4 highway to Rustenburg, Pretoria and Botswana via the R512 will be quicker and safer for those wanting to commute to work in Rustenburg and Pretoria.