Golden Harvest Retirement Resort was founded more than thirty years ago. Our tranquil retirement village overlooks the Magaliesberg Mountains and the Witwatersrand Range and is only minutes away from the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our village is ideal for the over fifty-fives who enjoy an active retirement set in a natural environment. The estate boasts a golf course, a bowling green, a croquet lawn, and a swimming pool. The herds of Blesbok and Springbok are free to roam the vast estate while other common wildlife sightings include mongoose, ground squirrels, cape hares and an abundance of spectacular birdlife. At night you might hear the spotted eagle owl calling or catch a rare glimpse of the shy grey duiker.
Despite its idyllic country location, Golden Harvest is within easy reach of shopping malls, such as Cradlestone Mall and Key West in Krugersdorp. On weekdays a shuttle service is available to the Magaliesburg village, where a Super Spar, two pharmacies, and other shops are located and on Tuesdays, the large minibus travels to one of the larger malls in Krugersdorp.
An on-site tuckshop stocks a wide variety of everyday groceries. For your convenience meals are also available in the Frail Care dining room or for home delivery.
We are on the doorstep of the renowned Magalies Meander, a wandering array of small shops, cafés and restaurants within a few kilometres from the Cradle of Humankind, with its caves and permanent exhibition. A short drive away one finds the magnificent Hekpoort Valley and the famous Hartbeestpoort Dam.
Security is of key importance to Golden Harvest. There is only one entrance to the estate where all visitors are screened and signed in. The entrance is manned 24/7 and is equipped with electric gates and cameras.
The perimeter fence is fitted with alarm sensors, which are linked to the security control room. At night, the perimeter is patrolled by guards and dogs. In addition, each resident is supplied with a panic button that is linked to the control room.
Golden Harvest boasts a full Frail Care facility with specialised nurses and a 24-hour emergency facility. Post-operative care is also available. A visit to the Frail Care Unit can help you with small procedures such as changing dressings, blood pressure tests or injections.
A visiting doctor is available for morning consultations at the unit from Monday to Thursday. More information on the Frail Care Unit and healthcare services is available.
Our attractive, low-maintenance, face-brick houses are set in spacious gardens and are available for purchase under a shareblock scheme.
There are four designs to choose from, in a variety of sizes and layouts to suit diverse budgets and unique requirements.
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms (main ensuite), study (which could be a third bedroom), separate kitchen with scullery, open plan lounge-dining, patio, enclosed courtyard and garden.
There is a double garage under the same roof with direct access to the kitchen. Area: 124m2.
However, in many cases, individual houses have been extended and an extra sunroom or an enclosed patio has been added.
This increases both the size and the price of the unit.
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms (main ensuite), separate kitchen, open plan lounge-dining, patio, enclosed courtyard and garden.
There is one garage under the same roof with direct access to the kitchen. Area: 97m2.
However, in many cases, individual houses have been extended and an extra sunroom or an enclosed patio has been added.
This increases both the size and the price of the unit.
One bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, open plan lounge-dining kitchen, patio, courtyard, carport and garden.
Area: 59m2.
Please note that there are only seven of these smaller units.
The houses are available for purchase under a shareblock scheme, which means that Golden Harvest is owned by its shareholders, the owners of the houses. There is no transfer duty payable when a house is purchased and houses change hands at market-related prices. The price of the house includes a fee of six percent, payable by the seller, and a fee of one percent, payable by the purchaser, which is used to fund improvements to the resort.
In order to be eligible to purchase a house at Golden Harvest, a person must be over the age of fifty-five and in good health. In the case of couples, only one must be over the age of fifty-five. For a nominal annual fee, a person may join the waiting list and when a house becomes available, those who have been on the waiting list the longest will be contacted and invited to view the property. There is no obligation to buy and those who are not yet ready to purchase will not lose their places on the waiting list.
Viewing is by appointment only. More information on directions to Golden Harvest and contact details is available here:
One of the main objectives of Golden Harvest is to maintain its levies at affordable levels. An Annual General Meeting is held once a year and the board of directors presents a proposed budget to the residents, which includes a review of the current levies. Levies are payable monthly and include the following:
A post box, housed in the central administrative office building. Golden Harvest has its own private box number and mail is delivered to the office.
Golden Harvest is a non-profit organisation. There are two levels of management:
Golden Harvest is justifiably proud of its first rate Clinic and Frail-care facilities. The Clinic is a separate legal entity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Harvest, and is run by specialized nursing sisters who are dedicated to the care and comfort of the Clinic residents. The Clinic has both single and double rooms, some of which have ensuite bathrooms, and a high-care ward. Every room looks out onto the beautiful gardens that surround the Clinic, so that any residents who are bed-ridden can benefit from the tranquil view. The Clinic can accommodate thirty-five residents, including five in high-care. Priority is given to Golden Harvest residents needing temporary or permanent care, but the Clinic also admits people from outside the resort.
The physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the Clinic residents is of paramount importance to Golden Harvest. The Clinic is the home of the residents and they are free to receive visitors at any time during the day either in their own room or in the communal facilities; to invite their guests to lunch in the dining room, to sit peacefully in the lovely gardens attached to the Clinic or to watch TV or socialise in the lounge together.
In addition to Frail-Care, post-operative care is available and residents are welcome to book themselves into the Clinic for short stays if necessary. There are seven assisted-living bedsitters close to the Clinic and although the occupants of these bedsitters are able to live more independently than the residents of the Clinic, all meals, cleaning, laundry and other services are provided for them
The resort has 139 attractively designed face-brick houses in an extensive indigenous parkland of 96 hectares. These low-maintenance houses are divided into three types:
Security is of prime importance to Golden Harvest. We have a contract with a reputable security service provider to cover emergency situations and the daily security needs of the resort. There is only one entrance to the estate where all visitors are screened and signed in.
The entrance is manned 24/7 and it is provided with electrical gates and cameras. The perimeter fence is supplied with alarm sensors which are linked to the security control room and at night the perimeter is patrolled by guards and dogs. In addition each resident is supplied with a panic button which links directly to the control room.
Fire-fighting equipment is kept on-site for first line response on the exterior wall.
Two large double rooms, each with its own bathroom, are available for hire for overnight guests, should you not have enough space in your home. Bed linen, towels, coffee and tea are provided and meals may be taken at the dining room.
Golden Harvest also has a Garden of Remembrance where residents can sit peacefully to remember loved ones.
On week-days our shuttle service provides daily transport to the Magaliesburg village, where there is a SuperSpar, a chemist and a post office amongst various other shops and the large minibus goes to one of the big Malls on a Tuesday. Off-site day trips to places of interest are organised on a regular basis.
There is a Vodacom tower on the Estate, thus ensuring that we always have a good internet connection.
The so-called ‘tuck shop’, in reality a mini supermarket, provides a range of groceries. Fresh milk and bread is delivered daily whilst fresh veggies, fruit and eggs are delivered on a weekly basis.
A variety of frozen goods are available as well as a large selection of dried and tinned foods.
The shop is run by the Ladies Fundraising Organisation of Golden Harvest and any profits go towards the funding of various charitable projects at Golden Harvest, in particular projects at the Frail Care Centre.
Our beautiful chapel holds a variety of Christian denominational services every month and everyone is welcome to attend. It is used on a rotational basis by several Christian faiths, such as Methodist, Anglican and Roman Catholic. An organist is available for services.
Golden Harvest has negotiated a DSTV package at an advantageous price that includes the most popular sports, news and entertainment channels.
Golden Harvest does not have municipal water. Instead we are privileged to have two very deep boreholes that access water which has been filtered through many kilometres of dolomite before it reaches us. It couldn’t be fresher, but the water is professionally tested on a regular basis just to make sure.
We have a on site hairdresser to look after you, here you have no excuse for having a bad hair day.
Manicurist/Pedicurist visits the Clinic on Mondays, treatments by appointment
If reading is part of your daily activity we have a library with a great variety of books as well as a big assortment of puzzles where building a puzzle becomes a social pastime.
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Art is often considered the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations and ways of expression, including music, literature, film, sculpture and paintings.
Chess is one of the oldest and most popular board games. It is played by two opponents on a checkered board with specially designed pieces of contrasting colours, commonly white and black. The objective of the game is to capture the opponent's king.
For the experienced golfer, club days are Wednesday and Saturday mornings when a full set of 18 holes, or should we say 19, are played. Beginners, or those with less time to spare, are welcomed on Monday and Thursday morning for 9 holes. Regular competitions are held and there is a golf dinner and prize giving once a year. Can you imagine having your grandchildren visit you and enjoying a round of golf with them?
Golden Harvest has a very active bowls club and the green is kept in mint condition. Club days are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons with casual wear for Tuesday and whites for Saturday. Club competitions are held regularly followed by a braai or other social activity. New members of all abilities are welcome to try out their skills on a Friday afternoon and to make use of the wide variety of club bowls. Afternoon play ends in a friendly drink at the club bar
A large swimming pool is available for the use of all residents and their guests. Because we have many small children coming to visit, the pool is fenced and there is a security lock. Changing rooms are available next to the pool and an outdoor chess game provides amusement for those looking for an intellectual challenge. The pool area is a tranquil oasis to soak up some sun or cool off in the afternoon heat.
This is a lively group and all newcomers are made to feel at home immediately. The croquet lawn is a green oasis underneath spreading trees close to the entrance to the estate. Club days are Tuesday and Saturday mornings and spare mallets are available for anyone wanting to try their hand at the game for the first time.
A popular pastime is strolling through the convoluted lanes of the village, past the many small parks in the estate and meeting people for a quick chat. For those who want a longer walk, a wander across the golf coarse, past the orchard and the koi-pond and small herds of Blesbuck and Springbok is a option for the serious hiker. A jog along one of the many tracks crossing the estate will give you a good workout. For those who prefer cycling you have the option of 11 km paved and unpaved roads to cycle through the estate.
A game played on a billiard table with 15 red balls, six balls of other colours, and a white cue ball. The object is to pot the balls in a certain order. a shot in which the cue ball is left in a position such that another ball blocks the object ball.
Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Yoga was developed as a spiritual practice thousands of years ago. Today, most Westerners who do yoga do it for exercise or to reduce stress.
Table tennis is a game played inside by two or four people. The players stand at each end of a table which has a low net across the middle and hit a small light ball over the net, using small bats.
Please feel free to contact us should you require further information or should you wish to pay us a visit. Alternatively, complete the form below and we will get back to you.
Kindly note that viewing is by appointment which can be made during office hours - Monday to Friday between 8h00 and 16h30, excluding public holidays.
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