One of the most anticipated development launches of the year – Available now

Lion’s Rest Private Estate is one of the most anticipated development launches of the year in the Cape Winelands.

Until recently one of the best-kept secrets in Franschhoek, Lion’s Rest Estate recently went live with an understandably large amount of interest right from launch.

Franschhoek, otherwise known as the Valley of Dreams, can only be described as one of the most sought-after tourist and food destinations in South Africa, maybe the world.

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Franschhoek recently featured in Time Magazine’s annual list of ‘World’s Greatest Places 2022.’

What was once reserved for only a select few now presents itself as a once in a lifetime opportunity – the chance to own a piece of this paradise yourself.

Perfectly positioned in Franschhoek “The Valley of Dreams” surrounded by spectacular mountain vistas and natural beauty, and yet still within walking distance to Franschhoek’s Town Centre, known as South Africa’s gourmet and wine capital in the heart of the Winelands.

Lion’s Rest is a sanctuary, surrounded by majestic mountains and vines, and hidden away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A place of peace and freedom where friendship is fostered, tranquillity is held in high regard, and life is fully celebrated.

The town of Franschhoek, and the surrounding winelands offers hundreds of world-class cultural and dining experiences, outdoor activities such as jogging, mountain biking, golfing, and polo.

Lion’s Rest is a 24-hour guarded estate, with world class security and biometric access control, CCTV surveillance, electric perimeter fencing and security cameras.

Lion’s Rest will be dependently safe and secure giving you peace of mind to focus on things that really matter to you.

Interesting facts about Lion’s Rest

• Lion’s Rest offers affordable homes in the most sought-after location in the Winelands.
• Compelling investment opportunity, great value and on offer for lower than current market value for 3-bedroom homes in Franschhoek.
• Spectacular address, with almost 360 degrees of majestic mountain vistas.
• Load-shedding proof solutions are on offer for homeowners.
• Borehole water and solar-enabled streetlights will ensure that levies remain reasonable.
• The estate is high-speed fiber ready.
• No transfer fees/duty required.
• Reasonable rates.
• 100% bonds available through all commercial banks for qualifying buyers.
• Only 10% of stand value is required as a deposit, which is invested in an interest-bearing trust account with the transferring attorneys for your benefit.
• Lion’s Rest is Pet friendly.
• Easy access to feeder routes, Cape Town International Airport, Stellenbosch, and the Town-centre of Franschhoek.
• Lion’s Rest offers lock-up-and-go, single storey, private free-hold homes.
• Comfortable, low maintenance erf sizes.
• Seamless in and outdoor living.
• The standard 3-bedroom homes’ building area is approximately 180m2, though there are a select few 4-bedroom homes available.
• The Lion’s Rest site area is approximately 10ha, with generous green open areas for relaxation.
• The estate grounds offer ample opportunities for brisk walking, running or just sitting in the gazebo soaking in nature by the dam, streams and mountains, or jumping from the jetty for a quick swim.
• Lion’s Rests’ homes are master-built, architect-designed homes, finished off luxuriously.
• Planned medical facility is on Lion’s Rest’s doorstep.
• Exclusive developments like: The Residence, Domaine Des Anges, La Petit Provence and La Ferme Chantelle neighbours Lion’s Rest where homes sell for up to R18 million.

Enviable Lifestyle: Close proximity to exclusive wine farms like Grande Provence Wine Estate, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines etc. as well as a variety of Fine Dining restaurants and honest food favourites, like: La Petite Colombe, Le Petit Manoir, Le coin Francais, and Reuben’s, Yama Sushi Emporium, Café du Vin, etc.

The Lion’s Rest interactive price list has recently gone live to the public, meaning that interested clients can easily find all relevant information as well as book their plot and plan online at www.lionsrestestate.co.za and shortlist the available homes, 3d-renderings, layouts and floorplans for homes in the estate.

Homes are on offer from R5.5 million. For the privileged few that secure their plot and plan opportunities during the launch week, a discount of R250’000 will enable you to sculpture your dream home.

The Lion’s Rest development team draws from the experience of renowned and reputable industry experts like Minprop Developers, David Hellig Town Planners and Surveyors, Zutari consulting engineers (Previously known as Aurecon), Devilliers and Moore electrical consulting engineers and Schone Cedar Construction – who have successfully completed work on projects like Val de Vie, Pearl Valley, Boschenmeer, Mountain Crest, Canal Walk Shopping Centre.

On completion, Lion’s Rest will house 105 free-standing residential dwellings, with the average erven being between 400m2-500m2.

Standard 3-bedroom home sizes average approximately 214m2, with 4 bedroom homes approximately 233m2. The architectural design presents a modern interpretation of French Provence, country architecture with seamless flow from the inside out, to maximize views.

Expected completion is set for mid-2024.

Lion’s Rest’s street layout is based on the ‘woonerf’ – or ‘living street’ lifestyle, where cars, bicycles and pedestrians share the road harmoniously.

Attention has also been given to soft landscape environment with generous recreation areas and green belts where friends can meet, appreciating the unique terroir and majestic mountains.

For more information about this Secure Retirement Lifestyle Estate, (50 years and above, investors welcome – great rental return) visit www.lionsrestestate.co.za or www.lionsrestpricelist.co.za, or email [email protected], or call 082 255 3854.

One of the most anticipated development launches of the year – Available now