Spacious Equestrian Neighbourhood
Long Acres in Langebaan.
Long Acres in Langebaan provides a spacious country equestrian neighbourhood. If you like open spaces, horses and farm living, yet close enough to the beach and shopping malls- this is the neighbourhood for you!
Country Living at its best! - in the WESKUS
Long Acres Equestrian Country Estate
The Long Acres Equestrian Estate was developed as an animal friendly Country Estate, to promote and enhance a safe environment for all wildlife, equestrian and outdoor activities. A Farm homestead with space and a country feel, close to the sea.
It is zoned as Residential Smallholdings with primary use: Equestrian Activities and Agriculture. No commercial business is allowed. Only Consent use will be approved by the Municipality for related business activities.
All registered Owners must belong to a Home Owners’ Association, with an annual levy payable on the 1 st March. It has an Equestrian Club that represents riders and develops equestrian activities in Long Acres.
The speed limit is 40 km/h, and horse riders have the right of way. The estate is not gated but has cameras at 2 entrances for security.
The History of Long Acres in Langebaan
In 1992, the old Vredenburg- Saldanha Municipality approved the development of the Long Acres Country Estate. It was at that stage not part of Langebaan, being outside the Langebaan town boundaries and therefore serviced by ESKOM. It only became part of Langebaan in the year 2000, when Saldanha Bay Municipality was formed.
The original developers were C.B.D. Developers and launched as a Country Equestrian Estate. It made provision for 192 ranches/smallholdings of 5 Acres (2 hectare = 10 000 m²), 1 Acre Paddocks(4000 m²) and plots at 600m². The original selling prices were R105 000 for 5 Acres, R89 000 for 1 Acre and R39 000 for plots.
There was not much interest, and the sales only took off in 1998/1999, when all 1 Acres and plots were also converted into 2-hectare opportunities.
In 2024, vacant land sold for R3 million, and established ranches can reach more than R10 million.
More information on Long Acres in Langebaan
Municipal Services to Long Acres
Electricity
Supply for Electricity is direct from ESKOM as well as the maintenance of electrical reticulation. No street lights on Estate, as to fit in with the rural character and developmental conditions.
Sewerage Disposal
Long Acres operates as a closed system where all waste must be retained on the property in conservancy tanks. Waste will be pumped into truck tankers by Municipality and be removed to waste disposal treatment facility. Municipality must be contact for removal.
Water Supply
Boreholes are allowed, rain harvesting or normal water supply by Municipality.
Refuse Removal
Domestic waste will be removed on Wednesdays. Will be collected at entrance to property.Must be in a wheelie bin provided by Municipality. All other waste removal (pruning, site cleaning or garden refuse ) is the responsibility of the owner.
Fire Services
Long Acres is a high fire risk area. No fires are allowed on the Estate. No trees may be cut. Cleaning of alien vegetation and control of grass growth are the responsibility of owners, and removal of it is required to limit fire risk. In case of fire, the Municipality will use fire hydrants, provided on the Estate.
Map of Long Acres Estate
Long Acres in Langebaan- Architectural Guidelines
Development Conditions
- Street Boundary: 20 m
- Side & Rear Boundaries: 10 m
- Stables must be freestanding, limited to 4 per property
- Barn with stables may not exceed 200 m²
- Greenhouse or mini-tunnel may not exceed 30 m²
- Outbuildings and main dwelling may not exceed 900 m² total floor area
- Boundary walls may not exceed 1,8m high
- Boundary fence – white treated split poles or wire fence (1,5m high) allowing free movement of wild animals
- All buildings must be completed within 1 year from start of construction.
Building Design Regulations
Style: Contemporary Cape Dutch Style
- Height: Single-storey- 6,5 m
- Double Storey- 8m high
- Roof: pitched between 30 and 45 degrees, with slate, fibre cement tiles, corrugated iron or thatch finish in green, black or charcoal
- Windows & shutters: timber or aluminium (white, green, charcoal)
- Doors: Cottage panel style doors
- Pergolas & stoeps – brick, timber or gum poles
- Walls: plastered, painted masonry or natural calcrete stone- no bagged brickwork
- Parapet walls
- Gutters and plumbing concealed
- Not more than 4 garage doors visible with maximum of 8 garages per property
- All plans must be first approved by HOA before submitted to Municipality
