Waterfall Country Village, consisting of 1000 stands of approximately 650m² each, lies between Woodmead and Midrand, just north of the Sandton CBD. This estate, together with its neighbour, Waterfall Country Estate, is situated on a 640-hectare expanse of unequivocal natural beauty along the Jukskei River’s banks.
Nestled in a pristine valley, between Woodmead and Kyalami, lies one of the greatest lifestyle estates to enter the South African property market. In 2006, Financial Mail referred to Waterfall City as the biggest property development in South African history.
Within its gradual slopes, flows the ever meandering Jukskei River, showcasing some of the most magnificent indigenous flora on the embankments. The riverside is characterized by various ecologies such as rock pools, beach areas, marshlands and, of course, a variety of different waterfalls. Residents' quality of life is enhanced by means of facilities such as private schools, international hotel and conference venue, indigenous landscaping and parklands, trim tracks and walking trails, fishing dams and majestic lake, exclusive country clubhouse and large residential stands - Waterfall Country Village will form an integral part of Waterfall City and is sure to become one of the most exclusive residential estates in Southern Africa. This development of approximately 500 hectares will be divided into over 1000 residential stands of approximately 650 square meters each with residents being responsible for the design and building of their homes. In a recent property study by as major South African bank, it was found that demand for gated communities are on the increase – both from a security and a investment point of view.
Often, homes within a high security gated community are valued at almost double the value to similar houses in the same neighbourhood – especially if amenities such as schools and shopping centres are available to residents without having to leave the secure perimeter of the community. Waterfall Country Village has been designed to provide a sense of personal freedom, expression and security for each and every resident and their families. Managed at the highest level with state of the art CCTV and access control systems and structures supported by highly trained manpower, security is effectively and aesthetically integrated into the lifestyle of the residents to be non-intrusive. Yet the controls are highly visible to the outside world. The perimeter is secured by a 4m high reinforced concrete wall, topped with an electric fence, mounted CCTV camera’s, well lit and patrolled by security.
Offering homeowners freedom of expression and securing the integrity of the estate, the architectural guidelines have been developed in consultation with leading firms of consultants, architects, urban designers and landscape professionals. The goal was to provide investors and owners with flexibility and diversity of choice, while ensuring overall aesthetic harmony and high standards within the estate. It embraces design styles that reflect both classical and contemporary interpretations of a Highveld vernacular such as farmhouses, barns, manor houses, sheds and will encourage the use of materials such as wood ,stone and concrete in their natural and most honest state. Apart from being low maintenance, it will improve as the building matures over time and blend harmoniously with the striking indigenous landscaping. The design of houses throughout the estate should be in celebration of our amazing South African Climate and Lifestyle.
