Tranquil setting on offer within the Waterlake Farm Lifestyle Estate offering a single-story home complimented with great location features such as the north-facing views over the dam, walking distance to the tennis court and horses, and the vast open space surrounding the corner stand property.


The welcoming entrance hall leads to the open plan lounge, dining room, and kitchen which enjoys easy access to the large, covered patio overlooking the nature on your doorstep.


The kitchen is well-fitted with cupboards, loads of workspace, complimented with a built-in pantry, separate scullery, and laundry.


Three spacious bedrooms are all en-suite and very comfortable.


As a farm, the old Waterlake must have been a real gem, all 300 hectares of it. It is etched in the North by a rising hill, sloping down towards the most beautiful and expansive stretch of water in Pretoria. This is no pond. It is a real lake, with clean water from the Bronberg and a living, breathing ecosystem of fish and birds that thrive in these wetlands.


The layout of the modern estate has given careful attention to the contours of both the land and the river that feeds the lake, and large swathes of bushveld trees were left undisturbed to offer shelter to the antelope and residents alike who share this green lung. The waterside has a green picnic area, and a small jetty or two allows swimmers, kayakers, and small sailboat owners to enjoy the finest feature of this farm. No motorized sports are allowed.


Waterlake Farm is already a massive development success. Only thirty percent of the stands remain unsold, despite the recession. According to Gilda Lubbe, who represents the developer, the biggest obstacle has been people's perception that it is too far out. Yet, my quick drive out there and back puts that misplaced perception to rest. And security is absolutely top-notch, with three fence perimeters and 24/7 guarding on-site.


A large contingent of families have already made Waterlake Farm their permanent home, and have built beautiful houses. The tennis courts, gym facility, squash courts, and indoor swimming pool are already in use. Open stands are available right against the river, and where people have built or are busy building, a certain sensibility appears to permeate the area. Clearly, this natural development appeals to people who are well-anchored
As we turn back to leave, I watch the sunset to the west throwing its last beams over a father and son on the opposite bank casting their fishing lines. And as scripted, two deer are grazing on the greenest grasses next to us when we cross the bridge over the lake. I can smell the fresh water and imagine myself and my kids on kayaks exploring the deeper reaches of the lake, close to the foresty section where I noticed hoof prints and cycle tracks earlier. It is with a sense of relief that I drive home marveling at the ingenuity of some who have wrestled back our love of nature and space from that impostor, security.


Waterlake is literally on our suburban doorstep and just one more property boom away from being part of town. I cannot help tilting my hat to the clever wordsmith who wrote the remarkably accurate description that Waterlake Farm is the finest country estate in town...
Extract from an article by Charl du Plessis published in Capital Life 2010


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