River Dale is the second of nine residential villages at Westbrook Country Estate, Port Elizabeth’s most iconic lifestyle estate. It introduces 221 new free-standing designer homes configured around an expansive communal village green with playgrounds, pathways, picnic areas, and pause areas. Homes have been skillfully designed for spacious living, with open-plan dining and kitchen spaces,…
As we move into 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress achieved over the past year and to share some exciting updates on what lies ahead for Westbrook Country Estate. 2024 marked a significant milestone with the completion and handover of all 177 homes at River Dale, the second of nine…
Gated estate living is a trend on the rise – for reasons of safety and security, as but also for the quality of life they deliver, and the resort-style amenities that provide a comfortable and enjoyable family lifestyle. Living within a gated estate allows you to distance yourself from the concrete jungle and surround yourself…
While global housing markets experienced slower price growth against the post Covid-19 global economic uncertainty, South Africa’s residential estate sector showed remarkable resilience and long-term value. Far from losing momentum, lifestyle estates across the country outperformed the broader property market – offering secure, community-focused living that appeals to both investors and homeowners alike. Strong opportunities…
One of the most notable features of urbanisation to date must surely be the surge in popularity of gated residential estates, a phenomenon that has taken root across the globe. The rise of gated communities has not only been prolific in the Western world but also in countries like Egypt, Turkey and Russia – and,…