Five pillars of estate living
Ashwood is built around five principles — each one grounded in the way the estate actually lives, works, and welcomes people through its gate on 2nd Avenue.
Boundary planting · Dawn
Farm aesthetics
Local Magaliesberg stone cladding, buffalo grass, and aloes along the eastern boundary. Working vegetable beds supply residents through the summer months.
Residence 7 · North façade
Modern architecture
Contemporary farmhouse language: corrugated steel roofs, deep verandas, raked plaster walls. Full-height glazing faces north for winter sun; broad eaves shade the summer heat.
Main gate · 22:40
Controlled access
One gatehouse on 2nd Avenue, staffed 24/7. Boom gates with biometric entry for residents; visitors register with the guard on duty. ANPR cameras log every vehicle that crosses.
Residents' evening · Clubhouse
True community
25 freehold stands, one elected committee, quarterly meetings. A shared borehole and citrus orchard. Residents organise the annual harvest braai.
Visitor code · In-app
Smart visitor access
Generate a 5-digit code in the app. It works once, expires in 24 hours, and logs the entry time, gate, and guard. No more calling the gatehouse.