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San Lameer Development
Every possible step has been taken to keep the San Lameer environment as natural as possible. The design philosophy behind the villas has been to make them a harmonious part of the environment, where animals and human habitats blend in a hue of natural earth tones. The roads have been constructed with materials that tone in with the surroundings, while development programmes are managed according to strict environmental and aesthetic rules.
The estate is regarded as a nature reserve and only 40 percent of the land may be developed. The developer, Sanlam Properties and the Master Home Owners Association, ensure this by constantly monitoring new developments and by a strict adherence to the Estate's declared nature conservation plan.
The Estate's conservation programme is audited annually by an independent environmental specialist. The conservation programme includes the protection of a rare mangrove swamp that boasts such rare vegetation as fresh water mangroves, snake lilies and wild frangipani.
With such pristine surroundings, expect to find yourself in another world. You will also discover something quite unique - yourself.
San Lameer History
The land that currently comprises San Lameer was originally granted by the State to a Colonel GH Langeler in 1938, who developed the property as a private estate. A keen naturalist, Colonel Langeler introduced various exotic and indigenous flora to ensure a careful balance of the ecology and he had created a haven of considerably beauty by the time of his death in the 1970's. His trust stipulated that any new owner should continue with his nature conservation drive.
Sanlam (one of South Africa's biggest Life Insurance companies) bought the land in 1974. In July 1977, San Lameer was proclaimed a private township in terms of the San Lameer Town Planning Scheme. Working on the results of several conservation studies, the Scheme stipulated that development on the property could take place on only 40% of the estate, and that 60% should be left in its natural state. A maximum density of 20 residential units per hectare was allowed.
In 1990, additional land was purchased to enable the introduction of the championship golf course and club house, which were built according to strict conservation requirements.
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