Sillery Private Estate in Upper Constantia, Cape Town, is set to be a much sought-after address.
Plots in Sillery Private Estate in Upper Constantia vary in size from 1 200sqm to 1 400sqm, and are priced from R4.6 million to R5.9 million, excluding VAT.This is according to Caryn Gillman, Knight Frank Residential SA agent, who says the developers, Richard Horton and Hein Badenhorst, have given much thought and attention to detail to ensure that the homes fit in with the heritage-sensitive area, as well as appeal to those who are looking for a contemporary home to live in.
The development has 24-hour security and comprises 26 plots in total. Ten plots have already been sold, meaning only 16 remain for those interested in investing here.
The plots vary in size from 1 200sqm to 1 400sqm, and are priced from R4.6 million to R5.9 million, excluding VAT.
Gillman says double storey homes are permitted on a certain number of plots, according to the site plan, and the remainder will be single storey homes, with some of these having the option to terrace as well.
Currently, she says only the plots are being marketed, however, plot-and-plan options will be made available within the next month.
Strict architectural guidelines have been set in place, and homes are to be built in a Cape Vernacular style, with allowances for a combination of pitched, lean-to and flat roof structures.
Roof coverings will be silver blue slate, or charcoal or grey metal sheeting. Façades of buildings will be plastered and painted in various shades of light grey.
Living spaces within the homes should, according to the design guidelines, maximise on open-plan living areas with floor to eave sliding doors and timber shutters, says Gillman.
The landscaping of the 5.3ha Sillery Private Estate will be sensitive to the surroundings. An additional 1ha of wetlands includes a large retention pond surrounded by indigenous flora, ensuring that the bird life in the area flourishes. This will be surrounded by a boardwalk in a circular route where residents will be able to enjoy leisurely walks within the safety of the estate.Simple rectangular shapes interlinked to create the typical Cape “H”, “U” or “T” floor plans are encouraged, and architects are asked to work with the existing topography and planting on the erven, and all existing trees must be incorporated into the new designs, she says.
Gillman says construction of homes must start within 24 months of the plot being transferred into the new owner’s name, and must be completed within 36 months of the transfer date.
This has been set to ensure that homes are built timeously and that the estate will reach a “completed” state within a reasonable amount of time, so that residents do not live in a perpetual construction zone, she says.
The landscaping of the 5.3ha estate will be sensitive to the surroundings. An additional 1ha of wetlands includes a large retention pond surrounded by indigenous flora, ensuring that the bird life in the area flourishes.
She says this will be surrounded by a boardwalk in a circular route where residents will be able to enjoy leisurely walks within the safety of the estate.
“The plot sizes in this estate are very generous, and if you add this to the close proximity to all the amenities one could need down the road, such as sports clubs, shopping centres, and excellent schools, there couldn’t be a better opportunity to buy into an estate right now,” says Gillman.
“Values in Constantia will continue to increase as supply cannot meet demand in certain price brackets, and it has been shown that homes in estates are that much more sought after.”
For more information, email Caryn Gillman.
