New secure neighbourhood brings affordable, green living to Stellenbosch

After almost six years of extensive planning, protracted pandemic delays and a stringent development approval process, the Newinbosch neighbourhood is ready to introduce affordable, secure living to the largely exclusive Stellenbosch residential market.

This new generation, green neighbourhood is positioned on the elevated shoulder of the R304 at the northern entrance to Stellenbosch, some three kilometres from the centre of this landmark Western Cape town.

Newinbosch is a sustainably developed, R2,4-billion 48-hectare mixed-used residential development, that is poised to be recognised as the greenest development in Stellenbosch. It is also the largest development that is currently taking shape within the Stellenbosch municipal boundaries.

The Newinbosch property portfolio comprises a total of 1 320 units across five different typologies. Upon completion, the Newinbosch neighbourhood will provide a new address for between 5 000 to 6 000 residents. The selection of homes stretches the entire property ladder, with unit prices ranging between R850,000 and around R1,3m for sectional title simplex homes and apartments, and R1,8m and R4,3m for full title homes.

Considering its location, affordable price range and ease of access to the Stellenbosch CBD, the Stellenbosch university and all other major employers in the area, the Newinbosch neighbourhood is well positioned to address the high demand for reasonably priced, secure living in closer proximity to Stellenbosch and surrounding Boland towns.

This was at the core of the vision and conceptualisation of the Newinbosch neighbourhood, according to development partners Similan, a Stellenbosch-based residential property development company, and JSE-listed construction company, Raubex.

Harold Spies , managing director of Similan, says the Newinbosch offering directly responds to the huge need for accessible and secure living in well-located residential areas in and around Stellenbosch.

“This new neighbourhood combines the three primary considerations among current homebuyers: ease of access, convenience, and secure, connected living, through its complete 360° live, work, learn, and play solution,” he says.

Spies believes the growing need for accessible and suitable homes in the Stellenbosch area is driven by two main factors: the ever-increasing daily commuter and freight traffic into and through town causing severe road congestion in and around Stellenbosch; and the prevailing semigration trend, with the Western Cape winelands pitched as the preferred destination for relocating families, professionals, entrepreneurs, and retirees from upcountry.

“This is exacerbated by the perpetual need for suitable alternative properties in the wider Boland area, specifically within the middle to higher income sector,” Spies adds. “Interestingly, we’ve already received significant interest from within the Stellenbosch fold, particularly from graduates and young professionals who are keen to establish here, but are unable to afford suitable living options,” he says.

Challenging the affordability barrier

He says this new Stellenbosch neighbourhood challenges the affordability barrier that has been preventing emerging middle-income families and young professionals from accessing safe and secure living traditionally associated with conventional gated communities and security estates.

“Our vision for Newinbosch is that it will set the benchmark for sustainable residential developments to provide greater access to affordable quality and secure and inclusive living to a new generation of South African homeowners,” Spies continues.

Underpinning this vision is the developers’ pledge to inspire sustainable, and environmentally conscious living. “Newinbosch distinguishes itself as a green development, with a deep respect for the natural heritage of the site at its core” says development partner and managing director of Raubex Building, Barend Badenhorst .

“From the onset, the entire Newinbosch neighbourhood was designed around the principles of sustainable placemaking, and in strict adherence to the UN Sustainable Development Goals that aim to mitigate the impact of the construction sector on climate change,” Badenhorst says.

“Prioritising innovative, sustainable design and green building practices present several direct and consequential benefits to the Newinbosch neighbourhood and its residents,” Badenhorst continues. “Reducing the environmental footprint and protecting the scarce resources of our country not only ensure the longevity of the neighbourhood, but by doing so, residents are guaranteed to benefit from substantial cost savings through the effective use of energy and resources,” he explains.

for more information visit www.newinbosch.co.za

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