GALLERY: Pretoria estate has it’s own ‘beach’

A R4-billion development which incorporates a “beach” and living apartments has taken Pretoria by storm.

The development, by Balwin Properties, has seen residents flock to the new site, in the River Walk estate, to take advantage of the man-made water feature where they could relax on the Blyde “beach” or swim in the huge pool.

Residents described the Pretoria “beach” experience as epic, with some saying, to hell with the coast.

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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 the same experience here, including the Pretoria vibe that cannot be found anywhere else,” Thando Nkuna, who was at the launch of the Blyde beach said.

Developers of the site Balwin Properties said in a statement its partnership with water innovation company Crystal Lagoons had made this possible.

“By bringing the beach to Pretoria we are taking apartment living to the next level by making resort-lifestyle living a reality.

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“This development will also have the signature lifestyle centre that has become synonymous with Balwin Properties, including 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.”

With the summer season inching closer, residents said they would be cooling off at the Blyde.

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