PAARL, November 2026. The layout of a home shapes daily life as much as the estate around it does. Some households want all their living on one floor. Some want the bedrooms upstairs, well away from the lounge and kitchen. Others want a top-floor view of the mountains. To help buyers find the right fit, Legaro Property Development has outlined the three home types on offer at Drakenzicht, its lock-up-and-go estate in the Paarl Winelands.
Buyers at Drakenzicht can choose between single storey homes, double storey homes and penthouses, with prices starting at R7,399,900. Summer is arriving in the Boland and holiday visitors are heading to the Cape Winelands, so Legaro is inviting buyers to come and see each option for themselves.
Three layouts, one estate
The Drakenzicht photo gallery gives each home type its own section, so buyers can easily compare them side by side. Retirees, semigrants arriving from other provinces and families with small children often prefer the single storey home for its easy, level living. The double storey home keeps the bedrooms apart from the living areas, which suits many families as their children get older. The penthouses look out over the estate and the Drakenstein mountains above it.
Plenty of homes for sale Paarl buyers can view this summer, but few let them choose a layout while keeping the same finishes and estate services across every home. The standard is the same whichever type a buyer picks.
What’s included in each home
Legaro has published a full specification for Drakenzicht. It includes:
- A wood-burning fireplace in the lounge.
- A chandelier by Stephen Pikus.
- Engineered wood floors by Oggie.
- A large kitchen with SMEG appliances, plus a private pantry and scullery.
- A master suite with a luxury bathroom.
- Air conditioning in every bedroom and in the living area.
- Black aluminium stackable doors and windows that open the inside to the outside.
- An enclosed braai room that opens onto a patio.
- A private garden with a tiled pool.
- A double garage.
Having both a fireplace and air conditioning makes sense in Paarl. The valley has cold, wet winters and hot summers, and a home there has to be comfortable in both seasons. Full insulation and large double-glazed windows do much of that work. They hold warmth in during winter and keep heat out on the hottest summer afternoons.
Backup power and water-wise living
Solar panels, a 12kWh battery and an 8kW inverter come standard with every home. For anyone looking for a house to buy in Paarl that keeps working through power cuts, this is a practical, built-in feature, not an add-on. Drakenzicht is also a water-wise estate, in line with Legaro’s commitment to sustainable living.
The estate carries EDGE certification. According to Legaro, this can earn buyers a 0.25% interest rate discount through FNB, ABSA, Standard Bank or Nedbank, as well as a cash back rebate on the bank’s terms.
A garden without the gardening
Many buyers choose a freestanding home over an apartment because they want a private garden, but gardens need regular care. At Drakenzicht, the body corporate maintains every private garden, and that is what makes lock-up-and-go living work. Owners who go away over the festive season, or who use the home as a base between other commitments, can leave knowing the garden is looked after.
The estate’s security gives the same peace of mind. It includes electric fencing, a CCTV camera system, 24/7 private security, trained security guards and facial recognition.
Inside the gates and beyond
Inside the estate, the Lifestyle Centre is designed for business convenience, fitness, entertainment, family fun and relaxation. The surrounding area is also a big part of the appeal of Paarl property. Nearby attractions listed by Legaro include Avondale Wine Estate, Laborie Wine Estate, Boland Park cricket stadium, Boschenmeer Golf Estate, Drakenstein Shopping Centre, Parelberg Shopping Centre, The Wagyu Experience and Noop Restaurant.
With wine estates, sport, golf and everyday shopping all close by, residents can enjoy a summer weekend near home and still get the best of the Winelands.
Award-winning design and developer
An award winning architect designed every home at Drakenzicht. Legaro Property Development describes itself as an international, award winning developer, with exclusive residential and commercial developments in Johannesburg and the Western Cape. Its Johannesburg portfolio includes The Emerald in Hyde Park, along with completed projects such as 78 Corlett, Melville Lane, 38 Morsim, Melrose Walk and 51a First Road.
A fit for every kind of buyer
Offering three home types in one estate makes it easier for different buyers to find what suits them. Semigrants moving to the Western Cape often want a home they can live in from day one, with power backup, security and garden maintenance already in place. Families may prefer a double storey layout because it separates the bedrooms from the living areas. Buyers who already own property elsewhere and want a holiday base in the Winelands may choose the ease of a penthouse, or a single storey home with a smaller private garden.
Whatever the layout, the enclosed braai room, its patio and the private tiled pool put the focus on outdoor living, which suits long summer evenings in the Paarl valley. When the Cape winter returns, the wood-burning fireplace keeps the same home comfortable. That makes the estate a home for the whole year, not just a summer getaway.
Booking a visit
Before requesting a viewing, buyers can read the Drakenzicht brochure, find the estate on the sales map and Google Maps, and browse the gallery for each home type. The quickest way to choose is to see a single storey home, a double storey home and a penthouse in one visit.
Further details on Legaro Property Development and Drakenzicht can be found at https://legaroproperty.co.za.
About Legaro Property Development
Legaro Property Development is an international, award winning property developer. Its exclusive residential and commercial developments in Johannesburg and the Western Cape offer homeowners and investors secure, sustainable and modern living. Current developments include Drakenzicht in Paarl and The Emerald in Hyde Park, Sandton.
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