The New Way To Live: Smart Farm-Estate Homes At Teak Place

Nov 20, 2025 | Teak Place Estate

 

 

In a world of rising utility bills, load-shedding schedules and congested suburbs full of potholes, many South Africans are asking a simple question: is there a better way to live?

At Teak Place Estate, the answer is clear yes, there is.

A Home That Works for You

Set across 180 hectares of working farmland in the Cradle of Humankind, Teak Place isn’t another walled-in development with manicured lawns and matching façades. It’s a living, breathing community built around independence, design, and sustainability.

Each home is crafted with solar-ready roofing, borehole water systems, and architectural layouts that draw in natural light and airflow. Instead of adapting your lifestyle to cope with outages or water restrictions, your home does the adapting for you.

We have created a small amount of land available to purchase on purpose, because we don’t want the land being built up by homes. Our value is to offer you a home that gives you privacy and space.

Life on the Land. Real, Simple, Beautiful

At Teak Place, the landscape isn’t decorative, it’s alive.
Farm animals wander between open paddocks, fields roll into green horizons, and children grow up knowing what space and being adventurous, feels like.

The farm-to-fork ethos here is more than a buzzword. It’s part of everyday life: fresh produce from the estate’s own farm, community markets, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing exactly where your food comes from. It’s organic and completely free of any pesticides.

When your surroundings nourish you (literally and figuratively) home starts to mean something different. You’re getting the healthiest and most wholesome lifestyle.

Off-Grid, Not Out of Reach

Living off the grid doesn’t mean giving up convenience. Teak Place is just 15 minutes from Lanseria Airport, 35 minutes from Fourways, and 45 minutes from Sandton. That means schools, shopping centres, and work hubs remain comfortably within reach, without compromising on peace, safety or privacy.

You don’t need to choose between calm and connection. Here, you get both.

A Lifestyle for Every Chapter

Families are drawn to Teak Place for the same reason professionals and retirees are: it works.
Kids grow up with space and safety. Professionals enjoy the smart-home design and reliable off-grid systems that keep life running smoothly, whilst still being close enough to the city or Lanseria airport. And retirees find the quiet, clean air and long-term value they’ve been looking for, watching the farm change as the season do.

It’s a rare balance, modern infrastructure surrounded by open land and natural beauty.

The Smart Choice for South African Homeowners

Right now, the biggest property trend isn’t about bigger houses, it’s about better homes.
People want spaces that last, systems that sustain, and communities that value what really matters.

At Teak Place, you’re not just buying property. You’re buying longevity, lifestyle, and peace of mind. The farm is there for all of our homeowners to enjoy, whilst our farmers keep it alive and thriving.

If you feel that it’s time to find a home that aligns with your values and your future, one where design, land, and living come together in harmony, we’d say it’s definitely Teak Place Estate.

Find out more about Teak Place Estate  

Teak Place Estate offers the quintessence of upmarket independent living. This high-end, off-grid development is situated on a 180ha working farm, allowing residents to become completely immersed in the farm lifestyle while still enjoying the comfort and security of estate living. The Estate and surrounding areas provide the ultimate secure country lifestyle only 15 minutes from Lanseria International Airport, 35 minutes from Fourways and 45 minutes from Sandton. There are also several very prestigious schools in the area, making it the perfect location to move your family.  

Contact us for more information if you’d like to come and view the estate – email Nicola at nicola@teakplace.co.za