Location | Lake Michelle Security Estate

Lake Michelle in Noordhoek is situated in the green and peaceful wetlands of Noordhoek, a village on the seaboard side of Silvermine mountain.

Approximately 40 kilometres from Cape Town, access into the city can be over the mountain and along the M3, or the more tranquil and hassle-free Chapman’s Peak.

For those travelling out of rush hour a 35 – 40 minute journey will see you in the centre of Cape Town or enjoying the Waterfront. Rush hour can extend the trip to in excess of an hour so those in the know will favour the Chapman’s Peak route, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and arrive at work in about 45 minutes even at the busiest of times.

Security | Lake Michelle Security Estate

Security of residents and the estate is taken very seriously and recent upgrades have made Lake Michelle one of the most secure settings in which to live:

• Manned controlled entrances for North and South side
• Access control (soon to be biometric based)
• Electrified perimeter fencing
• Video and camera technology monitors
• Motion detectors
• On site security personnel and day-to-day management team
• On site foot and motorised patrols with GPS tracking

Price Guide | Lake Michelle Security Estate

• Plots – There is still an opportunity to secure a plot and prices start from R 650,000 up to R1.5 million rand.
• Plot and Plan – Developers who secured a number of plots are currently offering a plot and plan option commencing at around R2.5 million rand.
• Town houses – Phase one does offer a small number of “lock up and go” town houses in the R1.5 million to R2 million rand price range.
• Free-standing homes:
  Phase one – R2 million rand to R5 million rand
  Phase two – R3 million to R8 million (please note the odd property may be secured under the R3 million level.

Building style | Lake Michelle Security Estate

Test Lake Michelle has been developed in two distinct phases and therefore offers two distinct styles of properties for sale:

• The first, some 12 years ago, offers mainly one-storey housing and has an older architectural feel to it with large open green spaces and views out towards Chapman’s Peak.

• The second phase commenced about 3 years ago and the properties within this phase have a more ‘New Orleans’ feel to them with cladding and raised flower-beds. The second phase saw substantial investment into walkways, jetties, a boat- house, admin facilities and indigenous plants.

• Residents at the security estate Lake Michelle are an embracing community, who love nature, tranquillity and stunning views onto the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Michelle is home to artists, business men and women, families, nature and sport lovers who like to escape the bustling city life and live their lives in mesmerizing surroundings.

• One of the most appealing factors of life at Lake Michelle is the lake itself. A kilometre in length, it offers keen paddlers and sailors their own private venue for exercising their hobbies. Don’t be surprised to see some of the residents enjoying a swim and the odd fisherman or two.

• The Lake is surrounded by kilometres of walkways and cycle tracks with the central point the boathouse which regularly holds functions for residents including the month-end pub night. Lake Michelle also organises a number of events, including an annual golf day, wine-tasting, New Year’s parties and children’s events.

• Children can play in one of the large open areas or enjoy two wooden jungle gyms and on Fridays the boat-house welcomes children of all ages for various activities and socialising.

• Lake Michelle also benefits from its own on site administration block where residents can raise any queries with the employed team, including an estate manager.

Surroundings – Lake Michelle Security Estate

It has been said that the residents on the seaboard side of Silvermine are almost from a different country! The local Farm Village acts as a meeting point and no doubt residents enjoy their social interaction, village fêtes and quiz nights.

Previously home to farmers and dassies, Noordhoek now boasts a burgeoning collection of 4 by 4’s, immigrants who have made Noordhoek their home and a surprisingly large amount of families seeking a more tranquil setting to raise their children.

A popular tourist stop-over, of course there is no shortage of things to do and residents can pick from hiking and cycle trails, to tanning and surfing, horse-riding on the long beach or enjoying picnics along misty cliffs or Chapman’s Peak.

The Security Estate Lake Michelle not only offers pure relaxation at home, just at your doorstep is the beautiful 6 km-long stretch of white sandy beach called Long Beach, where surfers love to go wild, dog lovers go for long walks, parents play with their kids, lovers watch the sunset or friends hang out on a sunny day. Long Beach is the perfect beach to have a wonderful leisure day. If you are really lucky you might spot some dolphins or whales in the Atlantic Ocean from the white sands.

Shopping | Lake Michelle Security Estate

Noordhoek does boast a large shopping mall with all major shops represented there and a multiplex cinema.

A 5-minute drive away is the high street of Fishhoek and over Silvermine (approx 20 minutes) is also the Blue Route shopping mall and Tokai.

Schooling | Lake Michelle Security Estate

Local schools enjoy a good reputation and the selection includes Fishhoek, Hout Bay, Kommetjie and Sun Valley.

Many residents also have children attending the private school, Reddam, which is about a 20-minute drive away.

Properties for sale | Lake Michelle

Only a small number of estate agencies are involved in the sale of properties in this secluded estate. SAHomeBuyers is one of them. Naturally we are in tune with the dynamics of people moving into and out of the security estate and are the first to know if properties become available for sale. What also speaks in our favour and helps us to have a thumb on the puls is some of the property consultants at SAHomebuyers actually live in the estate themselves.