After much discussion Thatchfield got its name after the rolling fields of thatching grass.With a population of over two thousand families, Thatchfield Estate can best be described as a community within a community. The rapid growth of the area led to the formation of a school and there is no doubt that Curro Thatchfield is a tremendous draw card for potential investors. With a primary and high school on site, the developers of Thatchfield have left no stone unturned in establishing a truly family-orientated residential experience. Home owners enjoy recreational facilities that include floodlit tennis courts, a basketball court, jogging trail and an all-purpose sports field. Besides excellent accessibility to Gauteng's extensive freeway network, the estate further boasts a Golf Academy to nurture future professionals. This new multi-million rand facility consists of an impressive driving range, a comprehensive short game practice facility and a challenging Par 3 nine-hole golf course (built to full USGA specifications). At Thatchfield both the beginner and experienced golfer are welcome (and challenged) to practice and perfect every aspect of their game. Far from your typical mashie course, the flawlessly manicured greens are as firm and lush as a championship golf course. Each round will leave both professionals and beginners with a desire to take up the challenge all over again. The centrality of Thatchfield allows residents to work and play in Pretoria, Sandton or Midrand; all whilst enjoying the peace of mind that tightly monitored access control brings. With wide open fairways, indigenous flora and thriving wetlands, Thatchfield is unique investment opportunity that cannot be denied.
The first phase of the development Thatchfield Crescent was launched alongside The Reeds in 2003. Prospective buyers queued for days, sleeping in their cars to secure stands. Some of the buyers who secured sites and sold them immediately to people at the back of the queue for a substantial profit. Since then Thatchfield has developed in phases over the years and by 2009 over 1500 homes have been built and occupied.
Today Thatchfield Residential Estate offers, secure living through access control, excellant value for money due to accessiblity to Tshwane, Sandton and Midrand through the Gauteng freeway network. There are plenty of recreational facilities for the whole family, including jogging trails, flood light tennis courts and sports facilities. The indigenous planting scheme has attracted a wide variety of birldlife and has made the Rietdpruit an excellant look out point for birld watchers.
When it is complete Thatchfield will be home to over 3000 families and Tommy Ellis' vision of the cities joining together will have become a reality.