the developers, the passion of
the local residents and strong
leadership in the HOA.
Considering that the estate
measures 242 hectares and yet
has only 322 erven and 128
village units, it’s a very sparsely
populated piece of land. Privacy,
space, quiet green vistas and
contemporary coastal design are
all part of the deal. The course and
residential stands are designed to
be enfolded in the contours of the
site, leaving space for flowers and
other vegetation. And, as Oubaai
is situated within the Cape Floral
Kingdom, the plants and flowers
are many, varied and beautiful.
Today Kharafi Holdings manages
the golf course, hotel and spa, and
the residential estate is under the
auspices of the HOA.
Willem Marx is both estate
manager and a trustee, one of the
early investors in the estate. He
laughs: “We came for a holiday,
and never left.” Willem’s passion
for the estate is evident when you
drive around and meet the staff
who work with him.
Security is paramount. Thorburn
Security manage the access control
and guarding, and the perimeter is
secured by electric fencing, CCTV
cameras and mother nature.