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…
Second-tier cities – like George in the Eastern Cape, Bloemfontein in the Free State, Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, and Polokwane in Limpopo – have become increasingly popular with South Africans on the move. Moving out of Cape Town or Johannesburg and into one of these new boom towns is no longer considered “trading down”. On the…
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…
South Africa’s major cities have a lot to offer, but the high cost of living there too often means sacrificing many of those lifestyle perks that wouldn’t be out of reach for anyone prepared to trade an address in Cape Town or Johannesburg for one in Port Elizabeth, for example. It’s true that you can…
Buying a forever home is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll ever make, so it’s important that you give it the thought and consideration it deserves. Here are four important boxes you’ll want to tick before putting in an offer – and how Westbrook, Port Elizabeth’s newest suburb, checks them all. Great location Location…
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…
Winston Churchill once famously observed that “we shape our buildings and thereafter, our buildings shape us.” The statement suggests that buildings can provide the context within which people come together to create communities, to grow, to learn, to support one another, and to flourish. Community is the social cement that binds people and holds neighborhoods…
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,…
Following the successful sale of 150 free-standing homes at The Ridge in Westbrook, work on River Dale – the second of nine residential villages within this iconic lifestyle estate – commenced mid-2019. Homes at the R 360million River Dale development has enjoyed high demand, and within 9 short months since the launch of 44 first…