Schoongezigt Estate Rustenburg

Schoongezigt promises you a lifestyle of tranquility and security in a setting that can never be repeated.

Security

When security matters, there is no substitute for quality.
Schoongezigt has contracted CST Security Company to implement and maintain a comprehensive security system for the estate perimeter and the main and contractor entrances.

At Schoongezigt detailed attention has been paid to installing measures to enhance the security of residents. From the use of Space-Frame® in the construction of the 2.5 meter high boundary wall, to the use of state of the art biometric access control at the gate house. Guards are on duty 24 hours of the day at Schoongezigt Estate. A Closed Circuit Television System and a Digital Perimeter Monitoring System protect your loved ones at Schoongezigt Estate.

Environmental Attention and Nature

The first residents of Schoongezigt was a family of Ant-eating Chats that promptly took up residence in the gate house, as soon as the roof was up, in one of the electricity boxes. No sooner had this happened when two eggs were added and some weeks later two youngsters were hatched. All during this, the builders took special care not to disturb the family and everybody gave them a wide berth so that mom and dad were allowed to raise their two juniors undisturbed. It did cause quite a delay and required special planning, but when the happy family eventually moved out, everybody felt it was a worthwhile effort.
In keeping with this, almost twenty hectares have been reserved for green space and Schoongezigt residents will be entrusted with protecting the current natural beauty of the site. The keen observer may find the very rare and endangered Gladiolus Robertsoniae which is endemic to a small area of the estate. This site has been preserved as part of the green space.

A special selection of wild animals graze the green zone of Schoongezigt. Furthermore, the estate shares a two kilometers border with the Kgaswane nature reserve and most of the stands overlook this reserve. To add to the natural feel, this boundary has been so chosen as to allow views of the reserve. In keeping with the attention on security, the boundary consists of a double fence, with a three metre no go zone, one side of which is electrified. A hiking trail with bird hides and picnic sites is envisaged along a twenty five meter building restriction line which will be observed with the nature reserve boundary.

In order to further the environmental responsibilities, the house rules include landscaping rules. Residents will be required to protect large rooted trees, which may not be removed during construction. In addition only indigenous plants may be planted.

Aesthetic features

When the developers first acquired the land almost 15 years ago, they knew the site was worthy of special care. This can be seen in all the elements of the development, from the choice of lamp posts, to the material used in the streets. Everything blends into a harmony that is intended to reflect the natural beauty that God created.
You will find that special attention has been given to the estate rules, where we consulted far and wide to learn from the experiences of similar developments.

The development also brings honour to the history of the site. Even before the settlers, indigenous peoples roamed the area and their historical presence can be seen in the choice of materials for the gatehouse. The architectural design of the gate complex marries traditional building methods with modern contemporary living.

Quality and Value for money

Burrie Smit Developers (BSO) has always been proud to add splendour to the Rustenburg residential environment. The company has been developing residential stands in Rustenburg for more than 10 years and added more than five hundred residential properties to the upper end of the market. Towns such as Cashan 5, Cashan 6 and Tuscany have become sought after addresses.
The signature of a BSO development is to provide more space and not to allow random densification after proclamation. For this reason you can rest assured that the current zoning of stands will be retained as far as possible, in that BSO placed a special title deed restriction on all stands in Schoongezigt, so as not to allow subdivisions or second dwellings. Such applications must be approved by an aesthetic committee which approval will only be given in the extreme exception and then only after an exhaustive environmental impact assessment, including proper consultation of interested and affected parties, has been completed

Historical Background

After the Voortrekkers laboriously struggled over the Magaliesberg, and having trekked through the monotony of the Transvaal Highveld for months, they were rewarded with a breathtaking scene, as they first saw, what is today known as, the Rustenburg basin. They were so in awe, that they called the place "Breathtaking View", or “Schoongezigt". Even today the beauty of this view over the valley has that effect on the observer.

Architectural Parameters

Buyers will be able to choose from approved plot and plan packages, designed by the resident architect, or they will be able to freely choose the design of their own dwellings within the Architectural guideline policies. No specific theme has been prescribed, but residents instead will have to submit their plans to the aesthetic committee for approval. The mandate given to this committee is to ensure a cohesive development by the use of a palette of building materials which includes accents of natural stone. This committee is steered by a suitably experienced architect. Though it is not a requirement, buyers are urged to involve the resident architect in the design phase of future homes.
Buyers have two years to commence their building projects, and another year to complete. This is to minimise the disruption normally associated with such a project. BSO also realises that some owners may not be able to meet these time constraints. Therefore extensions will be considered, but then at the cost of an increased levy, for the period of the extension. This will enable to Home Owners Association to employ extra security measures that may be the result of increased building activities.