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Space to Breathe: Windspur Estate, Nottingham Road

The Midlands MagazineDecember 13, 2024

Nestled within the heart of Nottingham Road, Windspur Estate offers an exceptional balance between the tranquillity of country living and the convenience of an established village. This unique estate, spread across 14 hectares of open natural landscapes, is designed to create an environment where residents can truly enjoy “space to breathe.” With only 34 freehold plots, the development is intentionally low-density, ensuring that privacy and a sense of harmony remain at the core of the...

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Your Ideal Community Awaits

The Midlands MagazineOctober 29, 2024

New developments to meet all your needs. Whether you’re a young family, a retired couple seeking care, or an outdoor enthusiast—the Midlands has it all! From eco-estates and lifestyle centres to private healthcare and new shopping development, everything is within reach. Multigenerational Living St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate in Howick, KZN, embodies the concept of “community-first” living by harmonising nature with the built environment. The Estate integrates green spaces, wetland areas, parks,...

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Inspired Design – The Making of a South African Home

The Midlands MagazineAugust 15, 2024

A few architectural gems are scattered throughout the Midlands, particularly the gorgeous home of German couple Eva and Robert Fellner von Feldegg, nestled in the private Mahathunzi Wildlife Reserve, now known as Saxony. Fellner’s residence is in the highest extremity of the reserve overlooking Albert Falls Dam with the Karkloof Valley to the west and Otto’s Bluff to the east; the only location overseeing the entirety of the area. In 2014, the couple started working...

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A Remarkable Community

The Midlands MagazineAugust 14, 2024

Picturesque St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate is drawing a diverse array of residents seeking a gentler pace of life. This estate has become a haven for retirees, returnees, young families and creative professionals, all united by a desire for a more self-sufficient and fulfilling lifestyle. The community is a tapestry of rich histories and engaging personalities. Many of the residents, third or fourth-generation farmers from the Midlands, delight in regaling the...

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A Home for All Ages

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 10, 2024

Life in St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate, with its slow pace, friendly community and natural beauty, offers all the charm and appeal of an idyllic KZN Midlands way of life. The farm-like environment, lush green spaces, clean air and scenic vistas backdrop this peaceful sanctuary. Cycling trails, three dams, communal allotment gardens and a host of indoor and outdoor activities enhance this easy country lifestyle. Adults enjoy weekend walks or cycle...

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Making the Next Big Move

The Midlands MagazineAugust 1, 2022

Gauteng and other city buyers look for bigger homes in developing regions, causing a precinct boom. The Avenues Hilton meets these new demands by being surrounded by culture-rich communities, art, beautiful rolling hills, and is within commuting distance to Pietermartizburg city. Over recent years, the Hilton area has surged in popularity, and the village has experienced a population growth of an amazing 34%. On the back of the pandemic and the hard lockdown in...

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Emberton Estate takes online purchasing to the next level

The Midlands MagazineJuly 26, 2022

Referred to as a ‘first ever’ for the Collins Property Group, and possibly for any off-plan residential development in South Africa – Saturday 9 July 2022 saw the online ‘sales’ of the final phase of Emberton Estates with the R15 000 deposit for each unit being made through the online payment platform, Ozow. First-time homeowners who claimed the first unit of this final phase development were beyond elated and compared the process to a normal online...

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Newbie Wedding Venues

The Midlands MagazineMarch 13, 2020

The Midlands is a popular wedding destination for couples from all corners of the country and has some of the most beautiful wedding venues around. We got to chat with two of the newest wedding venues in the Midlands to find out what they love about weddings and what sets their venue apart from the rest. Dargle Forest Lodge This gorgeous venue is in Upper Dargle, about 45 kilometres from Howick town. Owners Bridgette...

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From Beach to Barn

The Midlands MagazineSeptember 9, 2019

Moving from the sea breeze of the North Coast, to the fresh air of the quaint and cosy Midlands has been the best decision the Robinsons have ever made. The vast open spaces of farmland are the perfect palette for their wild souls to roam free, and their fixer-upper of a farmhouse keeps them inspired and on their toes. We visit Katie-Jo to hear about her and her family’s new and improved life here on...