The benefits of country living
Situated just beyond Port Elizabeth’s city limits, Westbrook is perfectly positioned to deliver the best of city and country living. And here are some of the reasons worth exchanging life in the fast lane for a life less ordinary.
Country living is slower
If you’ve ever visited a small town or village, you’ll know that from the moment you arrive, life feels like it’s moving in slow motion. Taking things a little easier is not only good for the soul, but for your stress levels too. And, in a suburb like Westbrook, you can really relax, as everything you need, including a leading medical facility, comprehensive retail offering, rentable office space and an outstanding school are conveniently located within its perimeter. And if you do need to commute into town, Westbrook’s location just 12 km from the city centre and close to the N2 still make it easily accessible.
Your mental health is better off
There’s plenty of research to suggest that living close to nature has a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. According to one substantial study (as reported on by earthobservatory.nasa.gov), which involved close to one million Danish citizens, “researchers from Denmark’s University of Aarhus found that childhood exposure to green space—parks, forests, rural lands, etc.—reduces the risk for developing an array of psychiatric disorders during adolescence and adulthood.” While Healthline.com reports that “Compared to rural residents, researchers have found that urbanites are 21 percent more likely to have anxiety disorders and 39 percent more likely to have mood disorders.”
Property is more affordable
Typically, the further you move outside of the CBD, the more affordable the property. And this is certainly true of Westbrook. Catering to a variety of lifestyle needs and supporting the ‘new urbanism’ principles on which previous Amdec developments have successfully been created, homes in Westbrook start from as little as R1,200,000 with a 171 m2 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Phase 2 of the development priced at just R1,539,000.
The outdoors is on your doorstep
Perhaps the most wonderful part of living beyond the city’s limits is the wide open spaces that encourage an active lifestyle and invite you to reconnect with nature. Not only is Westbrook situated a short drive from some the most beautiful malaria-free bush getaways, the suburb itself will comprise 30 hectares of open space dedicated to expansive parks, picturesque walkways, bicycle paths and children’s play areas.
If living beyond the city’s limits appeals to you, why not explore what Westbrook has to offer? Based in Port Elizabeth, this brand new suburb will be home to nine residential security estates and offers homeowners the opportunity to invest in affordable designer homes. For more information, contact us on 041 001 0090 or email info@westbrooklife.co.za.
