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South Africans have long gravitated towards gated communities for the security, comfort, and sense of belonging they offer — a return to neighbourhood living where people feel connected, protected, and at ease. Among these premier addresses, Erinvale Golf Estate in Somerset West stands proudly as one of the most sought-after private estates in the Western Cape, combining luxury with peace of mind in a way few places can match. Life at Erinvale is shaped by its exceptional security infrastructure and strong estate management, ensuring residents can relax completely whether they’re … Read more

As one of the first residential golf estates in South Africa, Erinvale Golf and Country Estate set the standard of residential estate living back in the 1995 when it first launched. Boasting a Gary Player designed 18-hole Championship golf course that was home to the World Cup of Golf and SA Golf Open, state of the art security, and situated in the pristine Helderberg Basin, surrounded by world-class wineries and the majestic mountain ranges – it quickly became one of the most desirable addresses in the Western Cape. Over the … Read more

When visiting Erinvale Golf and Country Estate on holiday, or even if living there permanently, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to places to visit and things to do. Once of the most attractive features of Erinvale, is its’ proximity to world-class attractions. Treat yourself to a visit to one of the local historic wine farms.  There are a host to choose from – but you won’t have to travel far. Just across the road is the world-famous Vergelegen Wine Estate.  The old manor house, with its’ huge camphor … Read more

Harcourts Platinum has pioneered the non-Distressed Auction selling method in South Africa.  In truth, it’s not really a “new” way of selling property.  Auction has been used for decades in Australia and New Zealand – and it’s now available to clients of Harcourts Platinum – the #1 Auction Office for Harcourts South Africa. Unlike the old-fashioned “distressed sale” action used by some companies, this modern auction method of sale is for non-distressed sellers. What does that mean?  It means that sellers who use the Harcourts auction method are not under … Read more

As with all markets, the Erinvale property market is based on supply and demand.  Demand for property in Erinvale Golf Estate remains very strong, with an influx of local and up-country buyers continuing to be attracted to the secure lifestyle in one of South Africa’s premiere residential estates. The challenge for buyers though, is that there is very limited stock available in Erinvale.  And when property does come to market, it’s snapped up very quickly. This was very evident in 2023, when there were only 14 Freehold property sales, and … Read more