Our Estate

Featuring stunning beachfront homes set among the fynbos.

Bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the West and North, Table Mountain National Park in the East and South, and containing valuable pockets of rare fauna, flora, and archeology, our access-controlled estate truly is a gem. A rare gem that we as homeowners protect and care for.

The beachfront homes look out over Kommetjie Beach and Noordhoek beach is just around the corner. The Southern Right and Humpback Whales visit their shores annually. During August until late November they are often seen breaching and tailing. Cape Clawless Otters can regularly be spotted on the beach or swimming in the ocean and on occasion visiting the Estate. Besides a variety of birds, wild animals like mongooses, caracals, and porcupines can also be spotted in the estate. Watch out for tortoises crossing the road.

All planting is strictly indigenous which protects the natural habitat of the many birds, creatures and animal home to Klein Slangkop.
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The guidelines for living here reflect the unique environment we are in and are in the spirit of neighborliness with both human and nonhuman inhabitants. Treasuring our natural sanctuary as well as our relaxed and informal lifestyle. In Klein Slangkop you will enjoy a sense of tranquility and space that has the feel of being on a permanent holiday.





Fauna

Besides a variety of birds, wild animals like mongooses, caracals, and porcupines can be spotted in the estate. Occasionally a baboon will visit.

Watch out for tortoises crossing the road and be aware of highly venomous snakes like puffadders or Cape cobras or not venomous mole snakes.

FAQ

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  • How is the estate managed?

    A committee of volunteer Trustees and the Estate Manager manage the estate on behalf of the Klein Slangkop Homeowners Association. The Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting and are mandated to serve for a 2-year period. They communicate frequently to discuss the business and affairs of the Estate in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, Design Manual and Environmental Management Plan.

    The Estate Manager is appointed and employed by the KSHOA Trustees to represent them and the residents in the day to day running of the Estate.

  • What should I know or read?

    • Information Guide
    • Constitution
    • Environmental Management Plan
    • Design Manual
    • Building Guidelines
    • Recommended Plant List
    • Visitor’s Information

  • How do I compliment, enquire or complain about something?

    Please contact the Estate Manager if you have any complaints or recommendations: mailto:manager@kleinslangkopestate.co.za

    Some questions a/o complaints that are addressed to the Estate Manager are around issues between homeowners, for example around pets. If that’s the case, first prize is to communicate directly with that homeowner and to find a solution together that works for all.

  • Who should I speak to?

    Services / building issues
    Estate manager/Trustees

    Levies / accounts issues
    Trafalgar Property Management (Pty) Ltd are the appointed managing agents for Klein Slangkop Estate. All administrative responsibilities, including the accounting and collection of monthly levies, are undertaken by them. For inquiries, Lesley-Ann Van Houwelingen, lesley-annv@trafalgar.co.za , our Scheme Department Manager, can be contacted on 021 410 5515 during normal working hours.

  • How does access work for residents?

    All residents require a Klein Slangkop vignette e-tag for their vehicles which is obtainable from the estate manager.

  • What is the speed limit?

    20km / hour at all times. Please drive carefully as there are children playing on our streets and families walking their dogs and there indigenous wildlife around.

  • What happens when I get visitors?

    Visitors will be required to have their license disk and driver’s license scanned and advise security of their contact number when entering the estate. When leaving the estate their license disk will be scanned again. 
    The estate manager can be contacted in case you want to apply for an easy multi access option disk for visitors like family members that visit you on a regularly basis.

  • When is the refuse collected?

    Domestic refuse is to be collected by residents and taken to our refuse room in appropriate refuse bags on Mondays only. The refuse room is situated behind the Guard House at the entrance to the Estate, where our staff will place the bags in wheelie bins for collection by the Council on Tuesday morning.
    Residents and guests are asked to separate and place all recyclable material in the allocated areas provided in the refuse room, i.e. paper, glass and cans. Special bags can be collected at the Gatehouse and are available for the recycling of plastic items. In the interest of hygiene, homeowners are asked to rinse the containers before inserting them in the bins. Cardboard boxes should be broken down and laid flat, so as not to take up valuable space.

  • How do I get my post?

    The post is delivered to the Guard House. You can either pick up your post from them or the guards will hand you your post when you drive by.

  • Can I plant whatever I want?

    Homeowners are encouraged to plant indigenous plants adapted to the dry Cape summers and what occurs naturally in the area. They are responsible for (and legally obliged) clearing invasive Alien Vegetation, or any vegetation which in the opinion of the Environmental Officer, jeopardises the environmental integrity of Klein Slangkop.
    No kikuyu lawns may be planted because of its invasive properties and its heavy water requirements during summer. Non-invasive alien vegetation is to be confined to individual erven and must be controlled within containers, vegetable patches or borders. The illustrated Recommended Plant List will assist you and your landscaper in what to plant and what to avoid.

  • What do I do with my garden refuse?

    Garden refuse disposal is available at the City Waste Disposal site located off Kommetjie Road.

  • What are the times of access or building hours for contractors or service providers?

    Monday to Friday 08h00 to 17h00
    Saturday 08h00 to 13h00
    Sundays & Public Holidays No work permitted. Builder’s Holiday – No work permitted from Mid-December through to mid-January. Actual dates are advised by Estate management and vary annually.
    • In case of emergencies, special permission is to be obtained from the Estate Manager. Regular services and deliveries such as garden maintenance, pool cleaning and grocery deliveries will be permitted. This information will be recorded by the guards.

  • Can I let my pets walk free?

    All dogs in the Estate are to be kept within the confines of their home and not allowed to run free. While dogs are outside their property but inside the estate, they must be always walked on a lead.
    Cats are to always wear bells in order to give the birds a fair chance of survival.

  • Can I walk in the dunes?

    No, you are not allowed walk in the dunes. Dunes are the sensitive ecological zone separating the seashore from our Estate.
    • They store sand and protect our homes from storm waves.
    • They are the safety and nesting area for nesting birds as well the rare Cape Clawless Otters.
    • Bird eggs and chicks are so small, you can step on them without noticing!
    • Walking on them breaks down the fine root structures and creates blowouts.
    Help us protect our homes and the creatures who share our shores by:
    • Keeping on the 3 designated paths to the beach
    • Staying off the dunes
    • Keeping dogs away from the dunes
    • Informing others if you see them on the dunes