{"id":58732,"date":"2016-10-31T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T04:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/worcesterstandard\/growing-demand-for-worcester-properties-20161026-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-28T00:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T22:10:39","slug":"growing-demand-for-worcester-properties-20161026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/worcesterstandard\/growing-demand-for-worcester-properties-20161026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing demand for Worcester properties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The demand for property in Worcester is on the rise at the moment, with one of the main drivers being the growing trend of people moving away from the cities to smaller centres.<\/p>\n<p>It is here, away from the big cities, that they can enjoy a more relaxed, \u201ccountry\u201d lifestyle and raise their children in a safer environment. <\/p>\n<p>La Chardon and Chas Everitt now offer outstanding opportunities for property investors and\/or buyers with a new development that was launched on 19 October. <\/p>\n<p>La Chardon is a beautiful, freehold residential estate, situated in Worcester West, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. <\/p>\n<p>Altogether 64 full-title units will be built within a security estate. <\/p>\n<p>The estate is animal-friendly and small pets are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Units will consist of a modern Cape Dutch building style with features such as straight line gables, tiled floors with an option of laminated flooring, solar geysers and aluminium window frames. <\/p>\n<p>The development consists of two phases \u2013 phase 1 with 31 units and the second phase with 33 units. <\/p>\n<p>The builder and developer are registered with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC).<\/p>\n<p>Investors will be able secure excellent returns on their investment. 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