What is Equestrian Estate?
An equestrian property is a planned estate development where prospective buyers can purchase a property with enough land to home a horse, with a shared trails network for riding
Best Equestrian Estate In South Africa
These are also often sought-after rentals, achieving some of the highest rates ranging from R50 000 to R150 000 per month.
The most popular equestrian estates and areas include:
1. Waterfall Equestrian Estate – median price R12.9 million
This is a top-end luxury estate with plots of 8 000sqm to 10 000sqm and spectacular homes of 1 000sqm, priced from R18 million to R100 million.
Equestrian facilities include stabling, paddocks, horse jumping arenas, a polo field, scenic bridle paths along the Jukskei River, and leisure amenities such as hotels, restaurants, a hospital, and schools.
2. Blue Hills Equestrian Estate – median price R13.1 million
Blue Hills Equestrian Estate offers large plots upwards of 5 000sqm with luxury homes priced from R10 million to the upper millions.
Also, still vacant land selling for around R3.4 million. Communal features include paddocks and lunging rings, various leisure facilities, and a private school (Redford House).
3. Saddlebrook Estate – median price R7.25 million
The estate borders the Inanda Country Club and offers plots from 1ha to 1.5ha with spectacular luxury homes, priced from R6 million to about R30 million.
Equestrian features include bridle paths with cross-country jumps for enjoyable safe outrides. Leisure facilities include a clubhouse, tennis courts, and parks and dams filled with natural wildlife.
4. Glenferness AH – median price R3.5 million
Glenferness offers large smallholdings with some ranging to over 25ha with stunning homes, priced from R6 million to around R30 million. Close to the Kyalami Equestrian Park.
5. Beaulieu Country Estate – median price R6.2 million
The area offers hectare-sized plots interspaced with meandering bridle trails and luxury homes, priced from around R5 million to over R20 million for a large property with stabling and equestrian facilities.
Aside from the Beaulieu College Equestrian Academy, the estate also includes stables, showgrounds, and scenic trails.
6. Kyalami AH – median price R4.525 million
On offer are mostly small holdings from 1ha to 2.5ha with luxury homes, often with equestrian features such as stabling, paddocks, and more, priced from R4.7 million to R17.5 million.
7. Glen Austin AH – median price R2.65 million
Glen Austin AH also offers small holdings from 1ha to 2,5ha with country houses, often a swimming pool and tennis court, possibly the most affordably priced from R2.7 million to R10 million.
What is the most expensive estate in South Africa?
The most expensive house in South Africa is Clifton House in Cape Town, valued at R189 million.
It boasts stunning views of Clifton’s prime beaches and the 12 Apostles mountain range, as well as a private pool and high-end facilities such as solar power and water storage.