Luxury living in harmony with nature, in bustling Benoni

Imagine living in a place so peaceful you can watch a flight of flamingos from your front veranda - and observe the activities of hundreds of other bird species from spectacular private hides and "green" boardwalks in a nature reserve.

You would naturally expect it to be far from the city, but the African Monarch eco-estate which offers residents this exceptionally tranquil lifestyle is in fact just minutes away from an international airport, upmarket shopping malls and excellent schools, and adds to the East Rand's growing reputation as a destination of choice for luxury home buyers in Gauteng.

Located in Rynfield, Benoni, the exclusive estate overlooks the Sandpan, which is home to a large flock of Greater Flamingos, and contains just 64 freehold stands, ranging in size from 577sqm to 1112sqm and currently being marketed by Brandon van der Merwe of Chas Everitt Benoni at prices from R1,366m.

There are also building packages available at prices from R5,4m which includes a stand as well as an opulent three or four-bedroom, double-storey home built in accordance with the environment-friendly architectural guidelines that have been created for the estate. The design style is contemporary African, which maximises the use of natural light and emphasises indoor/outdoor flow to enable owners to derive the full benefit of the location and spectacular views over the reserve. (See photos.)

There are four basic home plans available at African Monarch that can be customized according to buyer preferences, in consultation with the architect. Standard design elements include double volume entrances, family rooms with flueless fireplaces that open on to covered patios and integrated dining areas/ family kitchens with extended countertops and top-of-the-line appliances.

The upper-level bedrooms are all ensuite and also offer panoramic views from spacious, sunny balconies. Double garages are also standard, while pools, underfloor heating, air conditioning, fibre connectivity and smart sound and irrigation systems are optional extras for buyers to include.

African Monarch will also contain several beautiful bird hides and a network of boardwalks, but only 10% of the land area will ever be developed, ensuring that residents are able to maintain a serene, family-friendly lifestyle in complete harmony with nature. This will be enhanced by excellent security provisions, including 24/7 manned access control and perimeter surveillance via CCTV as well as a state-of-the-art control room.

At the same time, however, they will be able to enjoy the convenience of a location just 15 minutes' drive from OR Tambo International, and also close to the Rynfield Terrace, Rynfield Square and Northmead Mall shopping centres. Schools in the vicinity include Hoërskool Hans Moore, Kirkley College, Laerskool Rynfield, Olympus Academy, Richmond College, Ridgewood College, Rynfield Primary and St Dunstan's Primary.

There is also an International Hotel School (tertiary) in Rynfield, and African Monarch is also close to the Ebotse golf course and the popular Benoni Country Club, which offers bowls, squash, tennis and cycling as well as its own par-72 golf course.

*For more details, prospective buyers at African Monarch can contact Brandon van der Merwe on 071 405 2252 or brandon.vdm@everitt.co.za

Issued by Chas Everitt International

For more information

Call Chas Everitt Benoni on

011-425-0502

Or visit www.chaseveritt.co.za

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Building packages at the African Monarch eco-estate in Benoni include three- and four-bedroom, double-storey homes in a contemporary style that makes the most of natural light and indoor/ outdoor living. They are being marketed by Chas Everitt International Benoni at prices from R5,4m.

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Residents at the African Monarch eco-estate will be able to observe more than 200 species of birds, including Greater Flamingos, from beautiful private hides and a network of boardwalks. The estate offers only 64 homesites and is being marketed by Chas Everitt International Benoni.