Life’s a beach in Pretoria
Development which includes a beach has taken city by storm.
Residents say it beats a long and expensive trip to the actual coastline.
AR4 billion development incorporating a “beach” and residential apartments has taken Pretoria by storm.
Balwin Properties’ development has seen hundreds of people flock to the new site in River Walk Estate to take advantage of the man-made water feature where visitors can relax on Blyde “beach” or swim in the huge pool.
Pretorians described the Pretoria “beach” experience as epic, with some saying, “to hell with the coast”.
The development is east of Solomon Mahlangu Drive along the Bronkhorstspruit road. “Why spend thousands of rands travelling to Durban or Cape Town for a beach experience when you can have one here, including the Pretoria vibe that cannot be found anywhere else,” said Thando Nkuna, who was at Blyde beach.
She and her friends had initially planned a spring celebration in Durban, but after they heard about the Blyde, their plans changed.
“I am glad we didn’t have enough money to travel because this here is epic,” she said.
Balwin Properties said its partnership with water innovation company Crystal Lagoons had made this development possible.
“In bringing the beach to Pretoria we are taking apartment living to the next level by making resort-lifestyle living a reality.
“This development will also have the signature lifestyle centre that has become synonymous with Balwin Properties.
“It includes a fully equipped gym, squash court, restaurant, concierge, laundromat, cinema room and function room, as well as state-of-the-art security.
“The Blyde comprises about 3 200 apartments, with River Walk Estate developed in phases.”
This here is epic