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MIX-USED DEVELOPMENTS
ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES
The concept of a mixed-use precinct is a rapidly evolving one. From new lifestyle options, residential opportunities and green building designs, possibilities abound, writes GARETH GRIFFITHS
GOING RED IN the GREEN PRECINCT
Located immediately north of Rosebank, Oxford Parks is a sustainable green precinct providing over 300 000m2 of well-located, highly accessible offices, a range of bespoke residential buildings and high street retail – all within a vibrant and pedestrian-focused public environment.
Andre Gouws, CEO of Intaprop, the developer of Oxford Parks, says they have made substantial progress with the development of this new green precinct in Rosebank.
The 222-bed Radisson RED Rosebank Hotel is the fifth building to be completed in the 35 000m2 first phase of Oxford Parks. It was opened on 1 August. In addition to the hotel, Oxford Parks’ corporate tenants include BP Southern Africa, Thebe Investment Corporation, Credo Wealth, Life Healthcare, Sony Music, Arup, Metier and G&D Currency Technologies.
“The concept of the Radisson RED with its focus on art and trendy lifestyle perfectly fits with Intaprop’s vision for Oxford Parks. We wanted an asset that would add to the future success of the precinct and were impressed by the Radisson RED concept,” says Gouws. Accordingly, RDC Properties acquired the hotel asset from Intaprop at the end of July for R385-million.
The ground floors of the buildings include high street restaurants and eateries, speciality services and convenience retail offerings, which combine extremely well with the Radisson concept.
STILL GOING FOR GREEN
Another recent development saw Intaprop concluding a lease and development agreement with Anglo American for a new 6-Star Green Star Design office building to house Anglo’s Global Support Services division. “The transaction with Anglo was a catalyst for the second phase of Oxford Parks. It was important for us to keep positive momentum in a difficult property market and the Anglo transaction came at the right time,” explains Gouws.
AN INTEGRATED CITY
What is the “good life” and how do
you ensure it? Zoe van Onselen, marketing manager for Steyn City Properties, says: “No two people share the same idea of what constitutes the ‘good life’. However, we believe that our definition of the concept comes close to the ideal: a spacious 2 000-acre parkland where the setting of your luxurious home (apartment, freehold or cluster) is matched by the quality and calibre of a wide range of leisure amenities.”
The upshot of providing every possible service and facility for residents – from casual and bistro dining to golfing, horse riding, mountain biking, jogging, swimming, walking, fishing and many others – adds to the promise that Steyn City is a haven of convenience in a highly secure setting.
“Living and working here is further enhanced by the presence of an on-site school campus and AAA-grade offices at Capital Park. As a result, our clients spend less time driving around, and more time doing the things that they enjoy.” WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE AT STEYN CITY?
Steyn City Properties has hot-off-the-press plans to make the residential development more attractive to home buyers and investors with the imminent launch of its “City Centre”.
The developers promise to set new standards in urban apartment living. The latest development offers 700 unique homes, all featuring special highlights including integrated Gaggenau kitchens, blu_line kitchens and Kohler fittings and sanitaryware. Eight of these apartments have been decorated by leading South African designers, who have created extraordinary havens with their inimitable design signatures.
Spring will see the launch of the 300m Clearwater Lagoon, which will transform Steyn City into a year-round holiday environment complete with pedalos, kayaks, water slides, beach volleyball and a Laguna kiosk for the ultimate in family fun.
Completing the package is the forthcoming opening of the Ultimate Helistop, a seven-star facility offering flights, a magnificent arrival and departure lounge, viewing area, washroom facilities and business services.
The new Ultimate Helistop at Steyn City.
THAT THEY ENJOY.” – ZOE VAN ONSELEN, STEYN CITY PROPERTIES
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