Pine Lake Lifestyle Estate is a modern retirement estate located alongside Swartvlei Lake in the Garden Route National Park, close to Sedgefield, South Africa[1][3][7]. Born out of the well-known Pine Lake Marina, the estate features 176 newly renovated homes, offering a secure, tranquil environment with access to stunning views of the Outeniqua mountain range and beautifully landscaped gardens[1][3].
The estate comprises a variety of contemporary Sectional Title homes, including 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom houses to 1-bedroom apartments, making it suitable for different preferences and needs[1][3]. At least one resident in each household must be over 50 years old, promoting a peaceful, mature community[6][7].
Onsite facilities and amenities are extensive, featuring:
- Three swimming pools
- Gym
- Restaurant and bar
- Convenience shop
- Tennis courts
- Community center
- Sectional Title governance with a Body Corporate
- Pet-friendly areas (with some restrictions)
- Hairdressing, nursing sister visits, and limited wheelchair access
- WiFi in public areas
- Transport to shops twice weekly
- Recreational activities: nature walks, cycling, fishing, boating, tenpin bowling, games room, mini golf, trampolines
This secure estate offers 24-hour manned security, CCTV, fencing, and regular patrols to ensure safety and peace of mind for residents[1][3][7].
Pine Lake Lifestyle Estate’s location offers the dual appeal of direct access to land and water activities while still being just 5 km from Sedgefield town center for shopping and medical amenities[1][3][7]. George and Knysna are both within a 30-minute drive, providing further convenience.
The estate’s Sectional Title scheme allows owners the security of individual home ownership and is managed under the Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons Act[7]. Maintenance and management of communal areas are handled by the Body Corporate and a professional Managing Agent.
Certain areas of Pine Lake Lifestyle Estate are small dog friendly, and residents benefit from infrastructure such as a reverse-osmosis water treatment plant and onsite sewerage facilities[8].
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