CHAPMAN ’ S
BAYestate at one with nature
The developers of Chapman ’ s Bay Estate have utilised the unique setting and physical attributes of its Noordhoek location to provide residents with dramatic mountain and sea views , while simultaneously addressing the environmental needs of the surrounding wetlands and indigenous fynbos . This 79-hectare estate is close enough to the city for daily commuters , and yet a comfortable distance from the buzz of urban life . derived from the community , municipal and professional inputs has given this development a truly unique offering .
When Chapman ’ s Bay Estate eventually received its green light , it was time to assemble a professional development team that would do the vision justice . Chris Hyland of Kaikoura Capital and Mark Tame of Percipient Property joined Nel , bringing together
Noordhoek and Chapman ’ s Peak view
The story behind Chapman ’ s Bay Estate dates back by thirty years to 1986 , when the Van Niekerk Family acquired the Dassenberg farm that shoulders what is now Table Mountain National Park . At the time , the Van Niekerks had little idea of how challenging it would be to bring their vision to life .
Surrounding Wetlands
Thankfully Nel van Niekerk , a quiet and determined character , chose to approach these challenges in a very circumspect manner . Whilst one can bemoan the often layered and arduous development process , the outcome
Artist ’ s rendering of street view