Val de Vie - A Life Changing Estate!

Situated between Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands region of South Africa, Val de Vie Estate is one of South Africa's most premium developments. Set on more than 900 hectares of land. A working wine farm with polo fields and a signature Jack Nicklaus golf course are just a few of the amazing things that sets this estate apart from the rest. The first Val de Vie wines were produced on this estate in 2006 and have gone on to win multiple awards since. Two years later the first homes were completed and it's first residents moved in. It was the same year that the Polo Pavilion was completed and South Africa hosted a polo match against Chile.

Voted the best multigenerational estate in the world and awarded as the Best Leisure Development (for Val de Vie Evergreen) and Best Residential Development in South Africa by the International Property Awards for 2020/2021 as it caters to its residents of all ages.

When you enter the estate, you are struck by its elegant French Provencal and Cape Vernacular style. A lot of thought and careful architectural design has gone into setting the tone. Tranquil tree-lined roads lead you through the estate revealing the amazing diversity of facilities the estate has to offer. Vineyards separate the elegant homes from the roadside as you wind your way through, an homage to the French heritage dating back to 1783 when this land was originally granted to Huguenot descendant Abraham Andries le Roux.

On the North side of the Val de Vie Estate lies a conservation area where indigenous game has been reintroduced. A fenced 4.3ha natural grazing area was established in 2010 in consultation with Cape Nature Conservation and now boasts a herd of indigenous Springbok as well as Zebras.

Situated in front of the Polo Pavilion two of the finest, most luxurious polo grounds in the country. During the polo season spectators can be seen picnicking on the banks of the field or enjoying a champagne brunch on a Sunday at the Pavilion. The nearby spacious stable block can house 64 horses and is just one of the stables on the estate. The Val de Vie grooms take care of each horse's daily needs, from feeding and grooming, to exercising the ponies and getting them tacked up for polo.

At the Val de Vie Sports and Leisure Centre you will find amongst the various facilities on offer the Ryk Neethling Swimming School, started by Olympic Gold Medallist Ryk Neethling. The school offers basic water safety lessons, learn to swim classes and competitive swimming training. Biokineticists services, two squash courts, sauna and steam room, a gym plus two floodlit tennis courts outside. There are three fitness centres on the estate.

'L Huguenot cellar although modernised and filled with new French oak barrels' dates back to 1825 when it produced its first wine. Producing a comprehensive selection of Rhone varietal wines today. Many can be sampled in the elegantly appointed tasting room throughout the week.

The Yard Leisure Centre lies in the heart of the estate and houses the Val de Vie HOA, a 1000m2 fitness centre, Pilates and Yoga Studio, Olympic size outdoor pool as well as the acclaimed Chef Reuben Riffels Reuben's and Co. Cafe, just one of the four restaurants situated within the estate.

Recently rated the 2nd best Golf Course in South Africa the exquisite Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course can be part of your playground. The exclusive Pearl Valley Clubhouse houses not only a well-stocked Pro Shop but also the family friendly Valley restaurant and Camelot Spa. A place to relax and enjoy the views of the course as well as the majestic surrounding Simsonsberg mountains. The Pearl Valley Hotel located just a short walk away from the Pearl Valley Clubhouse, offers ample accommodation for visitors wanting to stay and play.

As part of Val de Vie's commitment to conservation and community Val de Vie recently launched a Wellness Farm, a Development Project in partnership with Cape Earth. This organic "Farm to Fork" is located on the fields near the Berg River. On selected days of the week residents can pick, weigh and pay for their choice of seasonal vegetables.

The Val de Vie Foundation is a charitable division of Val de Vie which has been created to provide relief to disadvantaged communities in the wider Cape Winelands region with specific focus on the Drakenstein Valley. Through collaboration with various non-profit organisations it has been raising funds for various projects in aid of education, poverty alleviation, food security, entrepreneurial support, faith-based support and social and community development.

Kinder Ark, a preschool on the estate for families with young children between the ages of 2 to 5 years. Not far from Val de Vie, in the town of Paarl you will find the Paarl Gymnasium, Paarl Boys High, La Rochelle, Paarl's Girls High as well as Bridge House Private School in Franschhoek. Just a 20-minute drive away gives you access to one of the countries universities: The University of Stellenbosch.

Security
Val de Vie understands that safety and security is vital to every resident and homeowner. As you arrive at one of the three visitor's entrances to the estate you will notice the various security access systems that have been put into place. With state-of-the-art technology and 24 hours response teams residents are ensured peace of mind it is no wonder that Val de Vie Estate received the award for Safest House in Africa at the International Property Awards for its Polo House.

The Polo Village Offices are offices that can be leased to various business owners and house a variety of services ranging from car rental to medical professionals. This offers a convenient, safe and tranquil environment for staff, residents and clients living in the surrounding areas outside the estate.

When retirement becomes the next chapter in life, where you chose to live can make all the difference. Premier Lifestyle Estate Val de Vie and South Africa's top retirement brand Evergreen have entered into a partnership also known as Val de Vie Evergreen. Together they are committed to a partnership for life by creating a carefree, relaxed and safe retirement lifestyle through a Life Right purchase for 65's and over.
Life Rights are priced between R1.85m and 6.9m depending on size and location.

Which of the various residential villages within the Val de Vie Estate will suit you best?