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Vaal Dam is located some one hour south of Johannesburg, 20 minutes from the city of Vereeniging, and is the main source of water for Johannesburg and surrounding towns and cities. The Vaal Dam has a shore line of 800 kilometers and is bordered by three provinces, Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga. The source of the Vaal Dam is primarily the Vaal River and the Wilge River.
There are three towns on the banks of the Vaal Dam, all providing power boating, yachting, shore fishing, all sorts of water sports and accommodation, namely Deneysville, Oranjeville and Vaalmarina.
Deneysville was once the town for the ‘rich and famous’ - many people who love the water world would have holiday homes here. Deneysville has 3 main marinas and is particularly known for yachting. In 2007, the world Guinness record was set in Deneysville, for the most yachts to finish an inland race, established in the Round the Island Yacht race, which is still run annually in February. Deneysville is a thriving small town within close proximity to Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark and Sasolburg.
Oranjeville is a much smaller town usually associated with being on the banks of the Vaal Dam. However, it is actually on the banks of the Wilge River which flows into the Vaal Dam. Oranjeville is not as popular as the other two towns due to its distance and accessibility from Johannesburg.
Vaalmarina is a town established around a large marina as the focal point. Vaalmarina is a residential town but due to its locality was a slow developing town. During the very early 1990’s, a property developer bought up large tracts of land next to Vaalmarina, developed many large (8 ha plus) erven and then developed townhouse type complexes. Some bigger parcels of land were sold to other developers who developed small townships such as Harbour Town, featuring its own harbour and a 9-hole golf course. Vaalmarina as a holiday township has become the new playground of the ‘rich and famous’.
Besides these three towns providing permanent residential properties and basic commercial facilities, the area has many other residential developments for investment or vacation purposes on its banks, such as ‘The Peninsula’.
The outflow from the Vaal Dam is into the Vaal River flowing past the immediate cities of Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark, as the boundary between the Free State and Gauteng.
The Vaal Dam is a water sports mecca for anyone within 1 hours’ reach of the dam. Whether your interest is shore fishing, yachting, power boating or simply to live in the country, it provides many options.
The banks of the Vaal Dam offers prime real estate, as the area is sought-after and boasts the much-needed tranquillity to escape the busy city life. The area offers a selection of property listings tailored to your lifestyle and requirements. From upmarket apartments, freestanding houses, spacious complexes, farms and vacant land. The properties on the banks of the Vaal Dam range from R460 000 – R16 million, and with the many options available on the market, you are guaranteed to find what you require.
Living along the shores of the Vaal Dam can certainly be to your advantage, your very own tranquil haven. The Vaal Dam serves to provide you with all the necessary facilities, a multitude of fascinating opportunities, and a serene lifestyle. It is everything the modern family could ask for without the stress and rush of city life.
Vaal Dam Property Specialists
Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty’s area specialists are ever ready to assist with your Vaal Dam property requirements. If you want to partner with professional property experts, that can aid you in making an informed lifestyle decision in the Vaal Dam, feel free to contact us today for more information.
Author: Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty