Security, bird life and buck at ‘golfers’ paradise’

● A residential property in the Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate, north of Durban, is one of the properties in Ian Wyles Auctioneers’ multi-property sale at the Durban Country Club on February 27 at 11am.

The four-bedroom house on offer is at 24 Hillhead Road in the estate’s Palm

Springs Village. Andrew Giddy, property manager at Ian Wyles, says the location, lifestyle and strong security in place at Mount Edgecombe have already produced several inquiries.

“The lifestyle at Mount Edgecombe is always in strong demand for several reasons. The local Mount Edgecombe Country Club’s golf facilities are highly regarded and the estate that has developed around it has for many years been regarded as one of the best housing estates in KZN,” said Giddy. “For golfers, it is like living in paradise.”

Mount Edgecombe Country Club has two 18-hole championship courses. The older course, The Woods, was upgraded about 20 years ago when the Mount Edgecombe residential estate was developed.

Originally known as Hullett’s Country Club, and created by Sid Brews in 1936, the course was upgraded and modernised in 1992 by Hugh Baiocchi, and is one of the few courses in SA to meet the US Golf Association specifications.

“The Woods has a parkland layout and has hosted several amateur as well as professional tournaments. With four sets of tees, the course is playable by golfers of any handicap,” Giddy said.

Plans for the second course, The Lakes, began in 1994 when landscape architects Dayson, De Villiers and Van der Merwe were commissioned to design the championship course south of The Woods. The Lakes was opened at the end of 1997 and is undulating and different from The Woods. There is indigenous bush in places and a fair share of water hazards. This course has its own small clubhouse overlooking the Pani Dam.

For nature lovers, the estate ticks all the boxes. Part of Mount Edgecombe is a registered conservancy, nurtured by environmentally protected areas and alien vegetation control. Birdlife is exceptional and together with the resident buck brings a special element to residents.

“It is not uncommon to see pelicans on Pani Dam or hear the call of the African fish eagle there. Residents enjoy secure outdoor family living among nature trails and beautiful dams,” Giddy said.

For full details of all the properties on offer on February 27 and viewing arrangements, phone 082-601-9278 or 031-579-4403 or e-mail andrew@ianwyles.co.za