Discover country living in the beautiful pristine countryside of the Eastern Cape between Port Elizabeth and Jeffrey’s Bay, bordering the Garden Route and the Baviaanskloof world heritage site. Here, families enjoy secure and sustainable living; co-existing with nature in South Africa’s first contemporary new rural town.
Our ethos is building community – one neighbourhood at a time.
Crossways Farm Village offers its residents a life in balance with nature, minimizing consumption and maximizing the resources available for the best and healthiest lifestyle possible. Crossways Farm Village is the revival of an age-old concept where communities live close to fertile agricultural land for the daily need of the freshest food possible, and a maximum of open, green space to enjoy for recreation and wellbeing.
Currently over 20 homes are either under construction or completed, and more than 700 homes of various sizes and styles will be complete by the end of the decade. Make sure you ask to see the neighbourhoods under construction next time you visit Crossways Farm Village.
Follow the history and milestones of Crossways Farm Village to date as well as the vision for the future.
The development team first viewed the property in 2007 and received land rights in March 2010.
Crossways Farm Village received “new town” status in 2010. This also meant that the entire infrastructure development plan, building codes and design guidelines had to be created before any building could commence, giving an indication of the expanded effort and skill, and the strong belief held by the project team at Crossways Farm Village.
Construction of Phase 1 began in 2011 with the removal of alien vegetation and the levelling of ground for the various phases of the Village neighbourhoods. Solid rocks were navigated by trenches up to 2m deep in preparation for water and waste water piping, as well as electrical and data cabling for each stand. Storm drainage, grey water ponds and substations were installed to ensure that the first homeowners have all the necessary infrastructure needed.
The building of homes commenced in 2012 after the first stands were transferred. Visit our gallery to see how the initial plans and vision have been translated into homes with fully landscaped gardens.
Situated in the Eastern Cape countryside, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Jeffrey’s Bay, Crossways Farm Village is nestled in the foothills of the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve – a world heritage site – and in close proximity to the prestigious Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve.
The map below indicates a number of urban amenities, points of interest, services and leisure activities that are available once you have become part of the Crossways Farm Village community. These include quick access to the Baywest Mall, in what will become the Eastern Cape’s greatest shopping and entertainment experience when completed in 2015. The Port Elizabeth airport is also within easy reach.
The entire development is phased and designed over various walkable neighbourhoods. These neighbourhoods are integrated between the prime agricultural land and the conservation areas. Each neighbourhood is uniquely designed and consists of small, medium and large stands, accommodating a wide range of income levels and specific needs for various age groups.
Crossways Farm Village residential areas radiate from the centre of the property, purposefully designed to create shared community spaces.
The Clubhouse offers residents a relaxed space for leisure activities including a swimming pool. Sport facilities will include tennis courts, a rugby and cricket field and a myriad of running paths.
The Village Centre will incorporate shops and restaurants, as well as entertainment facilities and services.
Additional amenities will include frail care and medical facilities to ensure close monitoring and professional medical attention.
Buildings in Castle Ridge neighbourhood are based on traditional forms and structures of sheltered farmyards
The North and mountain facing outdoor space is sheltered by a ‘baille’, derived from the French word meaning ‘enclosure’.
The guide below serves as a starting point to realising your dream and outlines suggested steps in navigating the complexities of building your home.
We realised very early on in the process of developing Crossways Farm Village, that a set of quality Design Guidelines and Protocols would be necessary to protect the value of the property. In doing this, we offer home owners a range of approved architects and builders who are qualified and able to assist in creating your dream home. Various concept plans, as well as Municipal-ready plans, are on offer.
You are welcome to choose your own architect or builder, provided they are registered with The Crossways Farm Village Design Review Panel and follow the design guidelines, plan submission and approval procedures.
We have outlined each step below:
Once you have selected the desired stand, our sales agents will provide you with...
We offer home owners a list of approved architects and senior draughting technicians...
If you would like to be part of the Crossways community, call Lize Kallmeyer for further information or arrange a tour of Crossways Farm Village. Please fill in your details below and we’ll contact you as soon as possible to bring you closer to building your home within the Crossways Farm Village community.
Your information will be treated with confidentiality and will help us greatly in answering to your needs in the best way possible.
Address:
PO Box 234
Thornhill
6375
Tel: +27 (0) 42 286 0939
Fax: +27 (0) 42 256 0742
For sales information, please contact
Christo Slabbert on (076) 929 1710 or christos@remaxind.co.za
