Guide to Waterfall Estate
The Waterfall Estates boast multiple estates that each offer a different kind of lifestyle. Situated in Midrand, these estates are in an area with a great mix of country and city living.
About the Midrand area
Midrand is an attractive option for many people due to its central location with easy access to Johannesburg, Pretoria, and the East Rand. A broad section of professionals including those from the legal, medical, engineering, financial, and automotive industries call Midrand home.
The area also has the Gautrain, which is a very popular and convenient mode of transport. People living here use the Gautrain for commuting to work, and to visit places outside this area.
There is plenty of employment nearby, with many large businesses taking advantage of Midrand's convenient location between big cities. Vodacom, Cell C, Neotel, Altech Autopage and many more large companies have offices situated here, and with its growing residential areas, this is one of the up-and-coming areas in South Africa.
Young families flock to the area to take advantage of the laid-back lifestyle and variety of amenities, employment opportunities, reasonably-priced property for sale in Waterfall Estate, and fast transportation links. Competitive action sport is a popular evening activity for the young and old alike in this neighbourhood.
The area’s restaurant scene is growing. Among the eateries is Café Hemingway’s, which offers a “fusion of fine dining and bistro-style cuisine,” according to its website. There’s also Kream at the Mall of Africa, an upmarket restaurant with a contemporary menu, and the restaurant at The Tintswalo, a five-star hotel on the Waterfall Estate. All are considered among the best.
The International Convention Centre, which has been recently revamped to include facilities for year-round conferencing, exhibitions, and private functions can be found in this area. The area is home to the South African Lipizzaner riding academy and it has hosted international polo tournaments and the South African Show Jumping Derby.
Wannabe pilots can learn how to fly and obtain their private pilot’s license at Grand Central Airport, a small, privately-owned airport located in the area.
Meanwhile, well-regarded schools in the area include Reddam, a co-ed independent school for pupils aged 1 to 18; Curro Waterfall, a nursery and primary school and Kyalami Preparatory School. St. Peter’s College, an independent co-educational Anglican day school in Sandton, is a short drive away. This neighbourhood offers affordable housing set in wide-open spaces, yet it’s not far from the city. It’s the ideal alternative for families looking to settle down away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but don’t want a far commute.
About Waterfall Estate
The Waterfall Residential Estates consists of the Country Estate and Village, an equestrian estate, and two mature lifestyle estates, Waterfall Hills and Waterfall Valley. These estates are the largest in Midrand and makeup 640 hectares.
The Waterfall estates have a great awareness of ‘green’ living, which can be seen in both the architecture and the completely indigenous landscaped park that surrounds the estates. The landscape can be enjoyed from several viewing decks located around the estates. These estates provide residents with a great sense of well-being and promote a secure outdoor lifestyle within the heart of Johannesburg. The Waterfall Residential Estates offer a live/work/play environment – one that is ecologically sensitive and provides a new standard in quality estate living.
The estates have between 12 000 – 19 000 residential units accommodating 48 000 -76 000 people, as well as commercial and office space that will accommodate a further 75 000 people.
Located near the Mall of Africa, shopping can be done easily without having to travel far. This mall has one of the widest selections of stores in the country. Safety and security is of utmost importance within these estates and there is private access through heavily manned security gatehouses.
Some of the facilities available include 37km of walking and biking trails, a clubhouse with a full gym, restaurants, indoor kids play areas, and a private school. Kids can walk or ride their bikes to school, without having to leave the safety of the estate. Catering for the whole family, this group of estates has it all.
The Waterfall Country Lifestyle Estate aims to facilitate outdoor living and to create a superb quality of life. The fitness center has activities like tennis, volleyball, squash, swimming, aerobics, and Pilates available. There is also a gym which is open every day from 05h00 – 22h00, with a range of fitness classes that are open to all residents.
This sought-after lifestyle estate offers both young families and those who have retired an upmarket, safe, and spacious environment where they can live a happy, tranquil life. Waterfall is an attractive, efficient, secure, and easily accessible lifestyle option that is perfectly suited to any person; the estate has something for everyone, including those who fall within the affordable housing segment.
Waterfall Country Estate and Village offers standard, greenbelt and prime riverfront stands. Any qualified architect and contractor can be used to design and build your home. There are a range of houses for sale in waterfall estate and property prices range from R780 000 to R49 million.
The Midrand estates are perfectly suited for those who would like a country lifestyle not far from the city, and offer many wonderful amenities to those who choose to live there
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