{"id":100334,"date":"2015-10-06T12:03:23","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T10:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=100334"},"modified":"2015-10-06T12:03:44","modified_gmt":"2015-10-06T10:03:44","slug":"top-5-most-exclusive-estates-for-south-africas-ultra-rich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wealth\/100334\/top-5-most-exclusive-estates-for-south-africas-ultra-rich\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 most exclusive estates for South Africa&#8217;s ultra-rich"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The most exclusive estates in South Africa are located in the most sought after areas in the country, and come with signature golf courses, polo fields, and mansion sized homes.<\/p>\n<p>Hurst &amp; Wills and New World Wealth have compiled a list of the top five most exclusive estates in the country, based on their appeal purely to the super-rich.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe top things that wealthy people look for when buying an estate property are: space, exclusivity, security, view, nature and scenery. Locality and lifestyle offerings are also critical,&#8221; said SA estate property specialist Basil Weinrich.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Zimbali<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_82423\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Zimbali-home.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82423\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82423\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Zimbali-home.png\" alt=\"Zimbali home\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Zimbali-home.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Zimbali-home-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-82423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zimbali Estate home<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Zimbali is the most exclusive estate in SA for 2015.<\/p>\n<p>This 700 hectare estate is located next to Balito, 45kms north of Durban.<\/p>\n<p>Along with Umhlanga and La Lucia, it has become the premier luxury area on the east coast of South Africa. Zimbali features a world class golf course, hotel and spa. It also has access to the beach.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seeffballitoproperty.co.za\/results\/residential\/for-sale\/north-coast\/zimbali-coastal-resort\/house\/334\/#1\" target=\"_blank\">The above <\/a>4 bedroom home was on sale for R29.5 million. It comes with a monthly Levy of R2,748, and monthly rates of R4,120.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Gentleman\u2019s Estate at Val die Vie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Val-de-Vie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100336\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Val-de-Vie.jpg\" alt=\"Val-de-Vie\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Val-de-Vie.jpg 700w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Val-de-Vie-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This unique estate within an estate is currently under construction at Val die Vie in Stellenbosch.<\/p>\n<p>It will offer individual residents their own private stables, garden and vineyard. Properties range from 3 to 6 hectares each. Residents will also be able to access the rest of what Val die Vie has to offer, including the polo fields, trails and equestrian facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Priced from R7.5 million to R9.95 million, the Gentleman\u2019s Estates will range from 1.2ha to 3.53ha, while the River Reserves, classed as eco-estates will vary from 2.56ha to 5.83ha, and are priced at R12.5 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Pezula Private Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_86196\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Penzula.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86196\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86196\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Penzula.png\" alt=\"Pezula\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Penzula.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Penzula-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-86196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pezula Estate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pezula Private Estate is located next to Pezula Golf Estate in Knysna.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the lowest density estates in South Africa &#8211; the estate has 255 plots on 176 hectares. It is a relatively new estate and much of it is still undeveloped.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pamgolding.co.za\/property-search\/houses-for-sale-pezula-private-estate\/4271\/page2\" target=\"_blank\">Pam Golding<\/a> has 15 listings at Pezula ranginf from a 3 bed home for R7.2 million, to a 6 bedroom house for R36 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Fancourt<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_86190\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fancourt.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86190\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86190\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fancourt.png\" alt=\"Fancourt\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fancourt.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fancourt-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-86190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fancourt Estate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This estate is located next to George on the Garden route.<\/p>\n<p>There are several distinctive residential areas on the estate including: Links Ridge, Links Avenue, Cape Dutch Village, Oakland\u2019s Village and Montagu Ridge.<\/p>\n<p>Fancourt is South Africa\u2019s premier golfing destination for the super-rich, with three highly rated courses on one estate.<\/p>\n<p>A 4 bedroom Cape Dutch home can set you back R10.5 million in Fancourt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Pearl Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_86194\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pearl-Valley.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86194\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86194\" src=\"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pearl-Valley.png\" alt=\"Pearl Valley\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pearl-Valley.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Pearl-Valley-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-86194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pearl Valley Estate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pearl Valley is located in Stellenbosch, next to Val die Vie.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights of the estate include: a highly rated golf course, natural fynbos scenery, mountain backdrops, several lakes and over 120 species of birds, including the iconic African Fish Eagle and Malachite Kingfisher.<\/p>\n<p>A 3 bedroom apartment in Pearl Valley Golf Estate can cost as little as R3.2 million, while a 4 bedroom home will set you back between R10-12.5 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Globally<\/strong>, Yellowstone Club,\u00a0in Sky, Montana, USA is viewed as the most exclusive estate worldwide for 2015. This private residential estate features a world class golf course, ski slopes and hiking trails.<\/p>\n<p>The houses on the estate start from a base price of US$16 million, making it only for the super-rich.<\/p>\n<p>The estate in set on 13,600 acres with easy access into the wilderness areas that surround it. 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