THE INDUSTRY
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fantastic opportunity to walk, hike, climb or just
as the estate website and social media pages.
simply enjoy the black eagles and appreciate
The Estate Living Publication keeps homeowners
indigenous plants in their natural environment.
informed with the residential community at
There are also a number of tennis and squash
large.
courts as well as a soccer field, netball poles
and a cricket pitch.
Security
There are no public roads alongside any part of
Gardening
services
are
outsourced
to
an
the estate and only one entrance and exit point
external contractor to maintain all parks and
is managed around the clock by an outsourced
common property, whilst residents remain in
private security company. Residents can be
charge of maintaining their own properties. A
assured of extremely secure access control,
service is provided that collects recycling such
which includes cameras, electric fences, access
as paper, plastic glass and tin and a privately
control and patrol vehicles during the day and
employed refuse removal service is also used.
night. The option to have a house alarm linked
to the main gate is also available.
Solar geysers and panels are allowed on
properties provided that they remain within the
guidelines of the aesthetics committee, and
residents are also permitted to collect rain
water.
Residents and non-residents can enjoy the fully
operational restaurant and conference facilities.
They can also make use of the Montessori
School and attend Pilates and dancing classes
on the estate, which are run by a private owner.
Residents will also have the added convenience
of a new Netcare hospital, situated in close
proximity and scheduled to open in September
2015.
Finance and Investment
Featherbrooke
Estate
comprises
full
title
properties that range in value from R 2 million
up to R 10 million. The levy is presently set
at R 1 400 per month and this covers security
services, maintenance of parks and estate
property and to finance future developments
and
staff
salaries.
One
such
development
includes plans to complete the Quick Shop. An
extensive refurbishment has just taken place to
accommodate the new restaurant, and includes
new and additional toilet facilities and an
enclosed lapa area, which now gives residents
a venue for meetings or holding weddings and
children’s parties.
Awards
Featherbrooke’s investment potential continues
The estate has won 3 SALI awards, two Gold
to grow along with an increase in nearby
and one Silver. SALI awards are coveted for
services, including the Silverstar Casino, two
well-maintained, indigenous-friendly gardens.