ARABELLA – COUNTRY ESTATE LIVING AT ITS FINEST

On the shores of the Bot River Lagoon, with panoramic views of the Palmiet mountain range, Arabella Country Estate is renowned for tranquil estate living in the magnificent surroundings of a World Heritage nature reserve.

No longer the exclusive reserve of those in their golden years, Arabella Country Estate is an appealing alternative for younger families seeking to escape the growing stresses and congestion of city life.  Located just 110km from Cape Town, commuting is a viable option, and the increasing trend towards mobile home offices is seeing more and more families opting for a slower pace of living.

Identified by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee as a biodiversity “hot-spot”, the area is home to more than 1600 fynbos species and abundant bird and animal life. With 236 spacious freehold properties and plenty of open spaces set on 113 hectares of pristine land, and with 1.6km of lagoon frontage, Arabella encourages an organic style of architecture using natural materials, slate roofs and subdued earth colours in harmony with the surroundings.

High standards of architectural and environmental quality are maintained, with an emphasis on environmentally sensitive design and energy efficiency.

The Estate is home to one of the top ranked golf courses in South Africa, with pristine grass, tricky sand traps and challenging water hazards.  Designed by Peter Matkovich, the golf course has been enjoyed by celebrities such as Samuel L. Jackson and professional golfers like Ernie Els and Gary Player.

Arabella residents can also enjoy the 5-star Arabella Hotel & Spa, which offers guests and residents stylish and opulent tranquility, fine dining, and pampering within the superb natural surrounds of the Estate.

Arabella is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Overstrand region, which offers countless activities and diversions to suit young and old all year round.  From gentle strolls to challenging mountain trails, sandy white beaches to rugged, rocky coastlines, from surfing and fishing to adrenalin-fueled shark-cage diving, those looking to experience the wonders of nature need look no further.