Swisatec, an architectural and project management firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, is set to build the first multibillion-rand ‘green village’ in Cape Town - The Blue Rock Village will be the first of its kind in Africa.
The ‘green village’ is an upgrade of the well-known Blue Rock Resort, which boasts a magnificent view of the Blue Rock Lake, the only lake in Cape Town with crystal clear waters and a depth of 60 metres. The water temperature makes it ideal for water skiing and scuba diving.The ‘green village’ is an upgrade of the well-known Blue Rock Resort, which boasts a magnificent view of the Blue Rock Lake, the only lake in Cape Town with crystal clear waters and a depth of 60 metres. The water temperature reaching 26°C in summer, makes it ideal for water skiing and scuba diving.
The Village is surrounded by award-winning wine farms in Somerset West and is a stone’s throw away from Sir Lowry’s Pass, and approximately 3 to 6 kilometres from the Gordon’s Bay and Strand beaches. It has easy access to the N2 highway, with Cape Town International Airport only 15 minutes away and Cape Town CBD a 30-minute drive.
Plans for the mixed-use Blue Rock Village include a multi-functional Life Style Centre, array of medical centres, boutiques, schools and colleges, nurseries, restaurants and cafes. The Life Style Centre will be the ‘heart of the Village’, where residents can enjoy live music concerts, markets and operas. Linked to the centre, the Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, will offer various Therapeutic centres, or allow residents to take a leisurely dip in the swimming pool.
“Our apartments are designed to fit different types of individual needs - the Village comprises of 1 000 luxury residential apartments built on 40 hectares of land," says Lukas Reichmuth, Founder and Director of Blue Rock Village.Lukas Reichmuth, Founder and Director of Blue Rock Village, says the project will be market-driven, focusing on both the international market and the South African market. “Our apartments are designed to fit different types of individual needs - the Village comprises of 1 000 luxury residential apartments built on 40 hectares of land.
“As the first pioneers of Car Free Living, our vision of Blue Rock Village is to enjoy the magnificent beauty and natural surroundings where you can truly experience the great outdoors,” he says.
All parking is underground to maximise the green living and “visual pleasures of nature”, which is connected seamlessly, says Reichmuth. “It’s all about green spaces and design, combined with luxury apartment living.
“For convenience, we have planned a Helipad for business people to commute easily between the airport and Cape Town, and a train and bus station will be developed to encourage the residents to use public transport rather than private transport.”
The Village offers investors a choice of apartments with five layout types in one, two, three or four bedroom options.Reichmuth says The Blue Rock Village will set a precedent for future development in South Africa.
The Village offers investors a choice of apartments with five layout types in one, two, three or four bedroom options. Apartments will be meticulously designed with quality detail throughout and all material used in the creation of the Blue Rock Village is environmentally friendly, and comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Height ceilings up to about 2.8 metres and big, double glazed windows at 2.4 metres “establish the feeling of well-being” and also allow residents to have unrestricted access to the breathtaking surroundings and views from inside their homes, says Reichmuth.
Height ceilings up to about 2.8 metres and big, double glazed windows at 2.4 metres “establish the feeling of well-being” and also allow residents to have unrestricted access to the breathtaking surroundings and views from inside their homes, says Reichmuth.To add to the feeling of comfort and exclusivity, each apartment will be insulated for optimal temperature control throughout the seasons as well as keeping out dust and noise. “Thus, there will be no worry of disturbing your neighbours,” he says. Keeping true to the environmentally friendly theme, Blue Rock Village is using A++rated energy efficient appliances, LED lighting, along with a water management system from shower to sprinklers and a maximum of self-generated solar power.
The Blue Rock Village is built with technology in mind, says Reichmuth - the Village offers a fast and reliable connection with a fibre optic system that feeds each residence and this includes Wi-Fi which will be available throughout the Village. There will be intercoms and free telephonic communication between the estate residences and security. Units start from just over R3.4 million or R45 000 per square metre, depending on the exchange rate, with various investment and purchasing options available.
“With all this, it is no surprise that we expect Blue Rock Village to become an exclusive prime address in the Western Cape,” says Reichmuth. “A place with bespoke living experience for the discerning investors and a home to those who wish a lifestyle full of only the best Cape Town area has to offer.”
For more information, visit www.bluerockvillage.co.za.
