Off‑grid living doesn’t mean turning back the clock.
At Teak Place Estate, it means choosing homes that work smarter, not harder. Set on a 180 ha working farm in the Cradle of Humankind, this estate combines privacy, nature, and independence, only 40 minutes from the heart of Joburg.
Future‑Ready Homes
Teak Place’s “Make your home future ready” piece (August 2025) lays it out simply: smart water systems, solar power, sustainable design. It’s about living with intention, not inconvenience. Your home handles life’s essentials so you don’t have to think about them. It’s elegant, elegant without trying.
Turnkey, Yet Thoughtful
Then there are the new turnkey homes on Stands 16, 17 & 18. These aren’t generic shell builds, they’re designed with passive principles, solar setups, open layouts, and optional upgrades like double glazing and patios with built‑in braais. Interiors flow outdoors, capturing views without sacrificing energy efficiency.
Visual Reality: More Than Words
An Instagram reel (see “A glimpse into the beauty of Teak Place”) captures what this feels like: large stands, no neighbours shoulder‑to‑shoulder, space, design, farm freedom all in one. It proves the concept, to live off‑grid without giving up comfort.
What Teak Place Does Well
- Self‑sufficient design – The estate offers homes that take care of power and water upfront. You get ease, not extra chores.
- Natural living, refined – Wide spaces, working farm, local produce, with architecture that matches rather than competes with the views.
- Move‑in ready finesse – New turnkey homes let you skip the construction chaos. You move in, breathe, and live.
- Balanced lifestyle location – Cradle of Humankind rural beauty meets proximity to Sandton, schools, Lanseria, Fourways, a best‑of‑both‑worlds location.
At its core, Teak Place is about living sensibly, beautifully, and sustainably. It’s an alternative to the usual estate cookie‑cutter. Here, off‑grid doesn’t mean off‑luxury. It means: ease, energy independence, and a home that fits how people really want to live. If that resonates, a visit might just shift your idea of what home can be.
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