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.
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.
Quality education need not be sacrificed when making the move to Arabella, and nearby Hermanus offers a number of schooling options, both public and private, including Waldorf and Montessori. The Curro Hermanus Private School, which offers parallel-medium (English and Afrikaans) schooling from nursery school right through to Grade 10, has gained an excellent reputation over the years.
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.
And when the bright lights call, the vibrant seaside town of Hermanus is a mere 30 minute drive away. With its scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops and restaurants and numerous adventure activities, it’s no surprise that Hermanus has grown in the last decade, yet the town retains the olde-worlde charm of its fishing village heritage.
The Hermanus Wine Route meanders gently through the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde valley, uniting 15 small wineries each producing premium, world-class wine in sustainably managed vineyards. The combination of fine wines and magnificent scenery makes for a truly memorable experience.
The annual Hermanus Whale Festival held in September attracts many thousands of visitors each year, who come to enjoy the best land-based whale watching in the world together with great food, colourful craft markets, live music and other non-stop entertainment for the whole family.
For those Arabella residents who prefer their amenities with a little less bustle, the sleepy seaside village of Kleinmond is just 7km away and provides for all day-to-day requirements. The marshes around Kleinmond are home to what is believed to be South Africa’s only herd of free- roaming wild horses, and catching a glimpse of them is considered a rare treat.
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