A V I A N T O. Lifestyle Estate FAQ

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3 What does Le Jardin at Avianto Estate consist of? This fully approved and exclusive residential estate offers approximately 85 single residential stands and 30 cluster homes set in a highly secured country environment. Le Jardin while independent, will form part of the larger 250 ha Avianto Estate that will offer world class infrastructure and lifestyle facilities. What is included in the Avianto Estate? 1800 residential opportunities - this will include freehold stands, clusters, and sectional title. Retirement village 2 office parks A medical centre Sports and leisure facilities Maragon School grade 000 to 12 What will the Estate look like? Avianto s architecture has European influences without being a copy of any particular style. The estate s architectural language is an evolvement of this, contemporary integration of classical forms. As this architectural language moves forward it will carefully incorporate clean and modern lines into it but will remain true to its roots through the continued use of local stone, plaster colours derived from local sand, flush plastered clay brick in similar colours and timber in dark and neutral tones. The estate s guidelines is promoting energy efficiency, and the guidelines help you with the green requirements in your home. 1

5 Do I need to build in accordance to a special style? Yes, there s architectural guidelines that must be followed, and Le Jardin is an extension of the existing Avianto Hotel across the river and the seamless and pleasing integration of the estate development into its surrounding terrain is therefore a requirement. Are pets allow in the estate and if so what are the guidelines? Yes, up to two dogs are allowed per household with the addition of other animals like two cats and caged birds. For more comprehensive details kindly refer to the Le Jardin House rules. What facilities will be offered and how will it benefit the homeowner? The Estate will offer parklands, sporting facilities and indigenous gardens right on your doorstep. Residents will have direct access to picnic areas along the Crocodile River as well as walking, jogging and biking trails. The Avianto Village Hotel is within walking distance where residents can enjoy light meals at the coffee shop. There will be pedestrian access to the existing Woodlands spa and Wellness centre over the river. What schools are available to the Estate home owner s children? Maragon Private School opened its doors in January 2015, starting off with a pre-school and organic growth that will take the school to its 1500 student capacity with eventual completion of grade 12 in For more information 2

7 Is Avianto Estate a family friendly Estate? Le Jardin at Avianto Estate was totally conceptualised with family life in mind. Our overall ambition is to create a family lifestyle estate and suburb with various outdoor activities for all ages within a secure environment. Avianto is not so much about standard of living, but more about a true quality of life. What about security? Avianto Estate will employ two layers of security, an outer layer monitoring access to the public areas including the hotel, sporting facilities and business nodes, and while people will not need an appointment, right of admission is reserved and relevant details will be collected including number plate, visual recordings and licence details. Access to the residential areas is controlled by biometric readers and is limited to the residents and their approved guests only. Brick boundary walls are employed on the outer boundary while Clearview invisible fencing separates the residential nodes from the public area. 8 strands of electrified fencing is installed above the walls, this is broken into zones by the Gallagher system to allow for easy response to an alarm. Avianto has selected various industry leaders to provide a fully integrated IP security solution GALLAGHER control room solutions integrates all of the various components including their Gallagher fencing solution giving a real time answers in the control room. 3

9 VIDEO IQ, surveillance cameras are employed on the boundaries as they offer the most reliable analytics with their best in industry inbuilt technology. AVIGILON IP surveillance has been employed at the entrance gates allowing fast queries on full HD recording the best evidence you could need. SAGEM biometric readers are employed throughout due to their industry leading reliability. AVIANTO Lifestyle Estate boasts its very own Protection Services. The protection services encompass a multi-layers safety & security services that covers the entire range of risks. The service covers the strong working relationships with all State & Municipal enforcement agencies. These include Police, Fire, Medical and Disaster Management. Our very own Security Manager comes with more than 30 years of Military, Police & Private Security experience. The entire Security /Safety & Protection team are handpicked and trained to not just, Secure and Protect but to also add value to the entire concept of Life style that is free of any threat or risk. The technology being deployed is a 2 tear layered system, an outer layer (early warning detection) Digital activation with built in warning and monitoring. Controlled access and verification at various points manned by highly trained and motivated staff.21st century systems are being evaluated and integrated continuously into the back bone of the current security system, with the view to continuously improve and raise the service levels to meet the threat and nullify the risks. A key component of the Safety & Security Plan for the entire Lifestyle Estate is to continue to drive the Protection services in a direction of being intelligence focus. Looking continuously at various external and internal factors that pose a risk to the surrounding community, the Estate its associated partners, clients, staff, visitors and property. 4

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11 What sports facilities will be availible in the Lifestyle Estate? swimming volley ball outdoor gym Squash courts action soccer tennis courts fishing cross country 6

13 What sports facilities will be availible in the Lifestyle Estate? Mountain bike trails Cross country running trails, Tennis courts Squash courts Fishing Action soccer Horse-riding Volley Ball Outdoor Gym next phase What are the sizes of the properties? Between 500 m² and 2600 m² When can I build on my stand? You can commence construction as soon as the property is registered in your name by the Deeds Office. Is there a time restriction before building must commence? Yes, your house needs to be completed within three years after transfer date transfer date of the 5

15 1st stand in the township. Who will design my house? The HOA can provide you with a choice of architectural firms to design your house. They have been carefully selected to ensure designs that fit the distinctive look, feel and Architectural and Building Guidelines of the greater Avianto Estate. Emphasis will be on responsible environmental design and best practise building principles ensuring as little harm to the environment as possible. It is possible for new architects to be approved by the committee with the submission of an application by them. Are there any restrictions regarding size and shape of my house? Yes. The ground floor buildings are allowed to cover maximum 50% of the size of the even with a minimum size home of 150m² and a maximum of 600 m² on all stands larger than 1200 m². Double story homes are allowed with a height restriction of 8.5m². Final architectural plans must be approved by the Avianto Design Committee (ADC). Who will build my house? The HOA can provide you with a choice of quality construction firms to build your house. They have been carefully selected to ensure that all construction work on the estate is affordable and of the highest quality possible to protect your and our investment. Do you offer building packages and what are the benefits? If you re considering a bank bonded buy, then a building packages will enable you to apply for a higher bond loan percent. On a land only loan, the banks would consider up to 60% vs a building 7

17 package which because the bank view as a home loan will consider up to 80% on a bond. How far is Le Jardin from Lanseria International Airport? A short fifteen (15) minutes drive away, Lanseria is still the only other internationally accredited airport in Gauteng. The airport facilities include an upgraded passenger terminal building, restaurants, duty free shopping, lounge facilities, ample parking, easy flow pick up and drop off area and with improved road access getting PRIORITY ORDER to Lanseria Airport is hassle (and toll) free. 1. Sandton Honeydew 2. Ruimsig Samrand 3. Samrand Tshwane East PRETORIA 4. Rhodesfield East Rand Mall Boksburg 5. Westgate Park 6. Naledi Ruimsig 7. Tshwane East - Mamelodi CENTURION RUIMSIG 6. NALEDI COSMO HONEYDEW ROODEPOORT FOURWAYS RANDBURG 1. WESTGATE BLUE HILLS 2. SUNNINGHILL MIDRAND MARLBORO LAKESIDE SANDTON RHODESFIELD ROSEBANK PARK 5. SAMRAND 4. BOKSBURG HATFIELD IRENE 3. OR TAMBO EAST RAND MALL MAMELODI 7. TSHWANE EAST Gautrain New Routes The proposed rail network will comprise of: A link to the High speed Rail from Johannesburg and Durban proposed by the National Department of Transport. A rapid rail link including Gautrain and its extensions for the high mobility corridors. These extensions are: A link from the existing Gautrain Park Station to Westgate in the Johannesburg CDB; A link from the existing Rhodesfield Station to Boksburg; A rapid rail link from Naledi in Soweto to Mamelodi via either the propo- 8

19 sed Gautrain Samrand Station or the existing Gautrain Midrand Station; A link from the existing Gautrain Sandton Station to Randburg. A metropolitan railway system based on the existing PRASA/Metrorail A commuter rail network that provides mobility between concentrations of residential and employment areas. The ITMP25 also provides a planning framework which will assist the GDRT in collaboration with other spheres such as the Gautrain Management Agency and PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) to develop, and extend the rail network into an intergraded and efficient transport system that serves the needs of all Gauteng citizens, with the focus on developing modern modal transfer facilities at Metrorail stations. Once the ITMP25 has been approved, the indicated rail links will be investigated and the necessary studies undertaken. Funding methods and timeframes will be developed for approval. This will enable a shift from private vehicles to public transport and Non-Motorised Transport that will reduce congestion, enhance efficiency and promote sustainability. It also means planning for the transport of people and considering person trips, as opposed to vehicle trips. See more at: What s happening in the area? The newly developed Cradlestone Mall is situated in the heart of Mogale City and is less than 5kms from the Le Jardin Estate. It is easily accessible from all routes surrounding the shopping centre. This architectural masterpiece can be found at the intersection of the N14/R28 highways and Hendrik Potgieter Road and named for its proximity to our world-renowned heritage site, the Cradle of Humankind. With an incredible mix of over 160 tenants including audio/electronics, fabulous fashion houses, awesome household names, food stores and a delectable assortment of restaurants. 9

The newly refurbished and extended Silverstar casino is 6 kms from Le Jardin and offers a range of entertainment including Ten Pin Bowling, Laser Tag, movies, Parkers Comedy and a variety of

21 The newly refurbished and extended Silverstar casino is 6 kms from Le Jardin and offers a range of entertainment including Ten Pin Bowling, Laser Tag, movies, Parkers Comedy and a variety of restaurants. Gilroys Brewery offers a wide range of Craft Beer and is a mere 5km from the estate. The Lion and Rhino Park offers a great experience for those who feel like spending a day out in the bush with their families. Woodlands Spa Woodlands Spa is a gem, a magical place hidden away from the moment you enter through our doors it is as if you have arrived at the gates of heaven. It s the attention to every detail of your stay with us that sets us apart. woodlandsspa.co.za 10

Netcare Pinehaven Hospital Netcare Pinehaven Hospital is supported by highly skilled specialists in a variety of medical disciplines who, together with experienced nursing and support staff and a

23 Netcare Pinehaven Hospital Netcare Pinehaven Hospital is supported by highly skilled specialists in a variety of medical disciplines who, together with experienced nursing and support staff and a dynamic management team, are committed to providing exceptional care for patients and their families. The hospital s key specialities include gynaecology, obstetrics and paediatrics as part of the emphasis it places on the care and treatment of women, babies and children. What are the additional costs when purchasing a stand? Only bond registration costs if a bond is obtained. Attorney transfer costs are included in the purchase price. There is also no transfer duty payable. (VAT transaction.) 11

25 What is the deposit and payment schedule thereafter? A 10% to 30% deposit (depending on your banks financing requirements and loan criteria) is required to secure your stand. A bank guarantee or bond must be approved within 45 days after signature of the purchase agreement. Full payment only takes place on transfer. Your deposit is invested by our attorneys interest due to you for the period invested. If it is a cash purchase; a 10% deposit with financial guarantees to be in place within 30 days after signature of the purchase agreement. What will my levy be and what will it cover? Currently the levy is R per stand and will include general estate maintenance, upkeep of public areas, security and Home Owners Association management costs and refuse removal. Remember, the levy doesn t include municipal rates (water and electricity) and taxes. When do I start contributing to the levy fund? You only start contributing after transfer of your stand into your name. Who are the transferring attorneys? Henkel Gregory Incorporated Physical Address: c/o Henkel Gregory Incorporated 1st Floor, Lincoln House, Epsom Downs Office Park 13 Sloane Street, Epsom Downs

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