The remarkable Erinvale Estate is 20 years old this year a mature estate with all those years' experience of running a successful residential development for golfers, non-golfers, young families and senior citizens. These days, Erinvale is attracting younger, family-orientated investors looking for a secure and attractive option that is conveniently located and has community at its core. Internet access is about to be improved with increased connectivity in the pipeline, while play parks and jungle gyms are being built for those with small children.
Erinvale is superbly located in the Lourens River Valley close to Somerset West, a town that has become a haven for both local and international investors. Only 40 minutes from Cape Town and 20 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport, it offers country living at its best, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, in close proximity to an array of sporting facilities, and close to many safe swimming beaches. The secure and relaxed atmosphere in Somerset West is enhanced by a selection of top-class shopping centres and excellent educational institutions, making it ideal for families with school- and/or university-going children. The area has an excellent road infrastructure and further road improvements are being planned.
Erinvale makes the most of its outstanding location in the midst of wine farms and mountain peaks. And it has a breathtaking 360 degree view of False Bay. The residential and golf estate is surrounded by the spectacular Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges to the north and east of the estate, with the Helderberg Nature Reserve to the west, which turns into a picturesque pink and purple landscape during the spring and summer seasons. The air is fresh with the fragrance of traditional Cape fauna and flora that grow on the mountain slopes. Set in the Cape Floral Region, Erinvale's ecosystem is a hub of biodiversity. Homeowners can experience nature in its truest form in the adjacent Helderberg Nature Reserve, which can be freely accessed throughout the year.
The estate comprises approximately 260 hectares. The residential and golf estate is fully developed and a selection of residential options are available, ranging from apartments to townhouses and freestanding homes. Investment opportunities are therefore varied. All 417 properties have a certain harmony in their design but still allow for individual interpretation of style and construction. The colour palette of the homes is made up of neutral shades, including white, beige and grey. Many homes have incorporated stonework into their design, and roofs are generally made from thatch or dark tiles. Most homes have excellent views of the surrounding vegetation, mountains, golf course and ocean. Home prices range from R5 million upwards. Houses do not stay on the market for long, which is an indication of the perceived value this estate offers.