Top 5 reasons to live in an estate

An ever-increasing number of families are choosing to buy or rent homes in the various complexes and gated communities that Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga have to offer. According to these families, there are many reasons for making this decision, and they cite factors such as "buying into the perfect lifestyle" and "rediscovering the way neighbourhoods should be." Indeed, there is much to love about home when there are no security issues to speak of and when there are a host of family-friendly amenities right on your doorstep. Here are five of the top reasons why families and individuals are choosing to live in estates and complexes:

Reason 1: Security is high on the agenda

Everyone should have the right to feel safe at home - safe enough to sit outside in the evenings and have a braai or to let your kids ride their bikes up and down the road. Unfortunately, this is no longer the reality in much of South Africa, but for residents of estates and secure complexes, this is still a way of life. With features such as CCTV cameras and electric fences, as well as roaming security guards on duty 24/7, estates and secure complexes offer their residents the opportunity to live life the way it was meant to be lived.

Reason 2: An idyllic way of life for children

Children growing up in complexes or estates have the privilege of enjoying the type of childhood that is almost impossible to find elsewhere in South Africa. They can often ride their bikes between homes within the confines of the estate and play outside to their heart's content. While there are likely to be rules in place with regard to how much noise they can make, many secure estates and complexes offer playgrounds and opportunities for their youngest residents to make friends and enjoy a care-free life. In short, they are blessed with a kind of independence and freedom that they would not have if they lived in freestanding houses not within the confines of an estate or complex. 

Reason 3: Arguably the best place to enjoy one's retirement

Children are not the only ones to benefit from everything that estate life has to offer. Gauteng offers an array of complexes and estates specifically for the over 50s, where a peaceful, active and luxurious retirement can be enjoyed. These retirement estates typically offer properties in a variety of sizes to suit every family. With laundry services, beauty salons, dining rooms and frail-care facilities often on site, these complexes and estates offer an ideal way of life for those for whom work is a thing of the past. 

Reason 4: That "neighbourhood" feeling

Living in an estate or a complex makes you part of a community. If you have children, you will get to know your neighbours because your children are likely to spend time with theirs. You'll get to know those living around you as you share the same clubhouse, pool area and walking trails. While the idea of neighbours being people who care about you and your family is largely old-fashioned, it is brought back to life in estates and complexes.

Reason 5: A never-ending list of amenities

If you've chosen to call an estate your home, there is likely to be a long list of amenities and facilities for you and your family to enjoy. With swimming pools, clubhouses and walking paths and more, there's always something to do. Estates are built to be beautiful, and often boast well-designed communal areas and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

The CSI Property Group has an array of properties available to rent and to buy in various estates and complexes in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Contact us to discuss the benefits of estate living and to find your new home.