Applegarth is a secure and sunny estate set within award-winning landscaped grounds, including magnificent established trees and indigenous gardens.
The 30 contemporary homes are designed for comfort and peace of mind, taking full advantage of the spectacular views across the valley. You might feel like you’ve escaped it all, but you are actually just a stone’s throw from the conveniences, restaurants and schools of Constantia Nek, the Southern Suburbs, and Hout Bay.
Landscaping
The landscaping of Applegarth Estate has always been a priority for the developer. The unique approach to working with the natural lay of the land, rather than against it, sets the estate apart.
‘Careful consideration was given to conceptualising Applegarth and the landscaping to respect its beautiful and natural surroundings, particularly incorporating the natural patterns of wetland and the existing tree lines, such that these were left relatively untouched in the overall design. The layout of plots was carefully considered to allow for the minimum disruption of the existing mature trees and to enjoy the maximum benefit of an internal green space’ – Anika Bormans, TERRA+.
Security
The estate entrance and gatehouse, off Roan Avenue, have been designed with a robust security requirement in mind and will be monitored and manned 24/7. Systems will allow for swift movement in and out of the estate whilst maintaining the security integrity of the estate. High-specification electrified security fencing (including fibre optic cabling) 2.5 metres high enclosing an internal security “no-go” zone on the perimeter of the estate which will be monitored around the clock by state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras.
The cameras are tamper-proof and are supported by sophisticated hardware and software, which provides clear, detailed imagery in all weather conditions as well as throughout the night – any activations are identified, analysed, and reported on within a matter of seconds by security on-site and also remotely with live, independent off site monitoring by dedicated professionals providing the comfort of an extra layer of security. Biometric fingerprint access control for residents and scanning of driver’s license/ID’s of contractors and visitors complements the CCTV installation and ensures that access to the development is monitored and recorded.
A vehicle license plate capture recognition system will be installed with infrared camera and software adding a third risk mitigation tier to the security offering. In addition to the technological components, particular attention has been given to the human element – written procedures and processes which will be entrenched with security personnel and service providers associated with the estate. Estate security personnel will be monitored and measured against industry standard SLA’s to ensure the quality of service remains constant and in line with the required standards to ensure a safe estate environment.
