Pezula Private Estate

The award-winning Pezula Private Estate is recognised internationally as one of the most successful luxury developments in the world. Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on South Africa's scenic Garden Route, just 40 minutes' flight from Cape Town, it consists of 612 hectares and has nearly 4 kms of coastline.

It is bordered by the Noetzie beach and Sinclair Nature Reserve and has panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the magnificent indigenous forests and fynbos landscapes of the Southern Cape. It is close to the Pezula Championship Golf Course and Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, and homeowners have access to all the facilities and amenities of the award-winning resort.

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- The Country Estate consists of just 30 north-facing plots priced from as little as R1,37 million. The average size of the plots is 5 000m2. Each has spectacular views of indigenous forests, sweeping fynbos landscapes and the distant Outeniqua mountain range. The Country Estate stretches from the Field of Dreams to the Barnyard & Stables and the Boma and the area is inhabited by an abundance of wildlife including over 130 species of birds… here you will find bush buck, honey badgers and grey buck, and you might spot a shy African genet or a blue duiker. Protected from the sea winds and with their close proximity to the outstanding facilities which have won international recognition for the development, these scenic country plots are ideal for those who aspire to live a rural life on a secure estate, close to nature and animals, and wish to enjoy the best that Pezula has to offer.
  Homeowners at the Country Estate will have access to secluded Noetzie beach & activities including canoeing, fishing, hiking, birding & nature trails. Residents will be able to explore mysterious forests on horseback, enjoy a leisurely round of golf or tennis, hike or cycle along marked trails or canoe down the pristine Noetzie River. For children, the Barnyard & Stables with its animal touch farm is a short cycle or walk away. Horse lovers will appreciate the easy access to the estate's stables. The Country Estate plots are conveniently situated close to Pezula's Field of Dreams with its many world-class sporting facilities including a golf and tennis academy.The new state-of-the-art clubhouse is equipped with the best facilities. The clubhouse will include a heated indoor training pool, a fully equipped gymnasium and restaurant.
- Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is the culmination of the vision of Pezula Group Chairman Keith Stewart whose dream was to create a luxury resort in one of the most exquisite locations in the world. Stewart, born in the UK and raised in Zimbabwe, returned to Africa in the 1990s having made his mark in America. His love of Africa brought him to the Garden Route in 2000 where he bought the land he was to call Pezula, an African word meaning "high up with the gods", which he describes as "the most perfect place on earth." Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. The property is bordered by the rugged cliffs of the Southern Cape coast, the Sinclair Nature Reserve and the Eastern Head of Knysna. It has panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon.
  Stewart's primary goal was the restoration of the land. "For me the opportunity and, indeed, the responsibility to transform a landscape that had been exploited for over 100 years, and to rehabilitate the prime acreage of South Africa's coastline is both exhilarating and rewarding," he says. Pezula Resort Hotel & SpaHe began by clearing 400 ha of alien vegetation and trees and obtained approval to develop an eco friendly, low density private residential estate, Pezula Private Estate, which has been recognised as the Most Environmentally Aware Development in the World, and Best Luxury Development in the World. He then purchased the adjacent Sparrebosch Golf Course, renamed it Pezula Championship Course and set about revamping the Clubhouse.
- Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. To complete the vision of a luxury resort, Stewart's next project was to build an opulent international five-star hotel on a site close to the Clubhouse. The hotel, which is surrounded by the golf course, has sweeping views of greens and fairways and beyond to the Indian Ocean, Knysna Lagoon and Outeniqua Mountains. Opened in February, 2005, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has set new standards of luxury and excellence. Accommodation is in 78 exquisitely appointed suites with private balconies or patios, log fireplaces and sumptuous en-suite bathrooms. Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. The main building houses a Spa and Gym, executive boardrooms, Zachary's gourmet restaurant, the Pezula Designer Collection boutique, a Champagne & Whisky Bar, Cigar Lounge, library and games room.
  Apart from the Championship Golf Course and award-winning Spa, the Resort has a vast range of facilities and activities. All guests have access to the Private Estate where Stewart has built a Field of Dreams sports complex with tennis courts, a sports oval and golf driving range. On the estate is the Barnyard and Country Store with its animal touch farm. It is here that guests meet for horse riding, nature trails through the Estate's indigenous forests and canoe trips up the Noetzie River. A shuttle service from the hotel also takes guests to secluded Noetzie beach. No other resort can offer this choice of activities in such magnificent natural surroundings, in a location that has arguably one of the most temperate climates in the world. Welcome to the most perfect place on earth.
- The Pezula Group encompasses a number of companies which specialise in the business of leisure, hospitality and lifestyle. From an exclusive residential estate to a private residence club and a luxury resort hotel, Pezula Group has set a global benchmark for extraordinary lifestyle choices and opportunities for investment in two of the most exquisite locations in the world.
- With only 255 residential sites, Pezula Private Estate is one of the lowest density projects in South Africa. Plots vary in size from 3 000m2 to 33 000m2 and only 15 percent of the estate is being developed. Eighty five percent of the property will remain pristine indigenous forests and rehabilitated coastal fynbos overlooking the sheltered beaches below the cliffs. When the Pezula Group purchased the cliff-top real estate that was to become Pezula Private Estate, much of it was covered in commercial pine and blue gum forests.Pezula Private Residence Club with Hotel in background The company launched a massive rehabilitation programme to restore the land to its original pristine state. The huge success of this endeavour has been hailed internationally and recognised with a number of prestigious awards. Recently Pezula Private Estate was officially registered with CapeNature as part of The Knysna Coastal Conservancy, together with its surrounding areas. Comprising some 880 hectares of land, the conservancy incorporates all the different property usages on Pezula as well as the adjacent Sparrebosch Home Owners Association. Initiated by Jessica Hayes, Pezula Private Estate environmental manager, the conservancy’s main aims are the conservation of natural resources, the extension of a conservation area network, and the creation of increased public awareness regarding wise management of the natural environment.
- Pezula Private Resort & Residence Club has been modelled on a proven global concept and offers members access to a unique holiday residence at Pezula in one of five superb two-bedroom villas located on the golf course. The club is an equity-based investment with a limited number of shareholders who have fractional ownership and use of these residences in perpetuity. Members have access to all of Pezula’s international-standard multi-sports facilities including Pezula Championship Golf Course and South Africa's most luxurious hotel, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. Following the huge success of this project – the shares sold out within eight weeks of their launch two years ago – Pezula will soon launch a new and exclusive fractional ownership scheme, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Villas, offering just 28 shares at R1, 5m each which will entitle members to the use of one of two ultra-luxury four en-suite bedroom villas located in prime spots close to the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. These superbly designed and decorated 500 m² presidential villas with heated pools and stunning views over the golf course to the Knysna Lagoon or the Indian Ocean, will rival any luxury suite or villa in the world.
- • The Country Estate at Pezula offers 30 stunning north-facing stands overlooking Pezula's Field of Dreams sports-complex, the Outeniqua Mountains and the forests and fynbos landscapes which have made Pezula famous. All stands are exceptionally large, averaging 5000m² and alll offer the extraordinary lifestyle of Pezula Private Estate. • Cove Property Stand - 3812m² ZAR 12 000 000. This magnificent cliff top property, is located at the Exclusive Pezula Cove with direct access to a secluded beach. • Lagoonview Stands - A private enclave of four sunny, north facing stands is located on the highest ridge in Pezula. These plots take full advantage of their elevated position to maximise the views of forest, lagoon and mountains. Three of the three stands still available, also enjoy sea views. F32 – 2 815 square metres - R4,3m • F33 – 3 279 square metres - R4,1m • F34 – 3 233 square metres - R2,6m
- The Castle is on the most pristine beach imaginable, while Cove House is perched on the rugged cliffs that distinguish the Garden Route's coastline, and has access to a secluded beach.The Castle consists of two dwellings, both of which have been faithfully restored to their original historic glory. As one would expect, this home has all the luxurious amenities and finishes that a top-end investment such as this one would command. Noetzie Castle is located on Noetzie Beach, adjacent to the internationally acclaimed Pezula Private Estate in Knysna, on South Africa’s famous Garden Route. The Castle was built as a holiday house in 1932 by Herbert Stephen Henderson who lived in what was then Southern Rhodesia. He built it out of the natural stone found at Noetzie. This extraordinary home is a fine example of baronial splendour, and is without doubt, one of the most spectacular properties in the world. It consists of three dwellings, all of which have been faithfully restored to their original historic glory. As one would expect, this home has all the luxurious amenities and finishes that a top-end investment such as this one would command. Price: POA

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