environmental identity homeowners have
prescribed building guidelines, ensuring that
each addition to this pristine jewel stays true
to the overall look and feel of the property.
it means to live and work at Val de Vie and
what he believes sets this award winning
development apart from others in its class.
its location, being in the winelands, within 35
minutes of the airport and close to the V&A
Waterfront as well as all of the activities and
amenities Cape Town has to offer provides us
with the edge over others.
unique, the people here have a great soul
and they bring this vibe to the property itself.
Remember we are primarily a residency estate
work here, so it has a vibe all year round."
equestrian facilitates, clubhouse, vineyards,
cellar and wine tasting amenities as well as
its gymnasiums, pool and wellness centre it
combines all of the lifestyle aspects one would
need without ever having to venture beyond its
borders, except to ferret for supplies of course.
of polo and wine, which is a first in Africa.
Residents can take advantage of the
equestrian aspect as well as the fact that we
are a successful wine estate. I would also
say that the diversity of the property stands
out. We are based on an expansive property
that boasts more than 12 hectares of lakes
and 2km of Berg River passing through all
of which when combined provide a unique
outdoor experience as well.
watch people play polo four times a week,
and again I can't emphasise enough the
actual vibe of the estate. It is always busy and
the people are always busy unlike the ghost
towns that many estates are during the day.
Here you will see people walking, see people
on horseback, picnicking in the picnic areas,
mountain biking through the trails and so on.
Personally to me this is paradise, I travel a lot
and I just love coming home," adds Ryk.
from a mere five members in 2008 to an
excess of 50 members today. The estate
attracts a number of international polo
patrons, many of which have personally
bought property on the estate. The equestrian
facilities currently include 64 stables, which
are already full and there are currently plans
underfoot to develop and build a further 42.
a pendulum out of control, how is the property
aspect of Val de Vie really doing? According to
Ryk phenomenally.
scheduled to be built every year for the next
three years. I think the main clincher for many
people is that we are a primary residency
estate, and we promote a lifestyle that people
want to be a part of," states Ryk. "This can
be evidenced in that fact that many of our
residents are business people who have their
families housed here and then commute to
and from as far as Johannesburg each week
for work, returning to Val de Vie each weekend
to be with their families."