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Nestled in the tranquil heart of the scenic Cape Winelands is the premier luxury lifestyle estate of South Africa. It is a secure and exclusive.community where residents enjoy the ultimate lifestyle afforded by the synergy of luxurious modern living within a pristine natural environment, and with the convenience of a myriad of worldclass facilities on their doorstep. South Africa's first super estate is an inspired merger of two exclusive multi awardwinning estates: Val de Vie and Pearl Valley. Between them they hold several prestigious titles, including Best Residential Estate in South Africa 2016 (awarded by New World Wealth), Safest House in Africa, and Best Development in South Africa. Val de Vie has transformed the ground on which it is located from a desolate state to a stunning piece of land that lives up to its name, meaning "Valley of Life", with more than 75% of the new development allocated as green areas used for vineyards, nature conservation, lakes, horse paddocks, parks, and farmland. The approximately 1,000 hectare development offers residents an unsurpassed synergy of worldclass modern living in a pristine natural environment with a myriad of onsite amenities, including internationally rated polo fields and facilities. These polo features have attracted the likes of Prince Harry for the Sentebale Polo Cup, as well as international matches such as the Veuve Clicquot Masters. Dr George Cilliers, Winelands Co-Principal of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, says, "Pearl Valley's championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course has been named the Best Conditioned golf course in the Western Cape every year since 2010 by Golf Digest magazine, and was awarded the Five Star Experience Award by Com pleat Golfer for six consecutive years." He continues, "Living on Val de Vie is living your dream. From the two polo fields and the outdoor riding arena, to the 40 km of outride trails through the vineyards, all within the safe confines of the estate. It just doesn't get better." Regarding the exportquality vineyard, Cilliers explains that "a concierge to cater to all residents' needs is available, and organic produce and freshly baked bread are delivered to your doorstep every day". Val de Vie is a well established estate with excellent infrastructure as well as quality landscaping and architecture, offering a myriad of luxury lifestyle facilities in one of the most scenic and sought after areas in the country. Within Val de Vie are subsections to suit a variety of budgets and lifestyle requirements, including The Vines, Pearl Valley, The Val de Vie has transformed the ground on which it is located from a desolate state to a stunning piece of land that now lives up to its name, meaning 'Valley of Life'. Reserve, The Polo Village, The Gentleman's Estate, River Club, The Oaks, and Le Vue with the Val de Vie Evergreen retirement village catering to the mature market. Cilliers says, "We are currently developing a 450 unit retirement village with frail care facilities. Next year, construction will begin on a third gym and lifestyle centre that will include an Olympic size pool, a five-a-side soccer pitch, and more tennis courts to add to the already extensive facilities." With more and more people looking to retire away from the city, demand for secure lifestyle retirement accommodation in the Cape Winelands is at an alltime high. Val de Vie offers a country lifestyle in scenic surrounds, yet is less than an hour's drive from Cape Town, and is close to a multitude of popular attractions. There is also a new bridge being constructed over the Berg River for the exclusive use of the residents, which will afford quicker access to the R45 Si mondium road and the N1, reducing travelling time to Stellenbosch to around 15 minutes, with an estimated 20 minute trip to Cape Town International Airport, and under 30 minutes to the V&A Waterfront. Gorgeous location, worldclass amenities, and a luxury country lifestyle Val de Vie ticks all the boxes. For more info, contact Dr George Cilliers at property@sirpearlyalley.co.za.
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty