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Nestling amongst ancient indigenous trees and coastal grassland of varying colours is the original Manor House refurbished and remodelled, whilst retaining all the charm and character of yesteryear.
The developers, with careful attention to detail whilst retaining the original ambience added an array of sporting facilities including a tennis court, squash court, gymnasium and large swimming pool incorporating the architectural language of the estate seamlessly with the original structure.
The expansive wraparound verandah, with views stretching over the Indian Ocean, where the horizon appears to be never ending is a venue for residents to create new living experiences within this naturally beautiful oasis.
Conference facility, restaurant and bar areas are included as part of the refurbishing brief.
The developers, with careful attention to detail whilst retaining the original ambience added an array of sporting facilities including a tennis court, squash court, gymnasium and large swimming pool incorporating the architectural language of the estate seamlessly with the original structure.
The expansive wraparound verandah, with views stretching over the Indian Ocean, where the horizon appears to be never ending is a venue for residents to create new living experiences within this naturally beautiful oasis.
Conference facility, restaurant and bar areas are included as part of the refurbishing brief.
A diverse range of habitats on the estate, including coastal forests, wetlands, grasslands and river crossings make for a variety of flora and fauna. Conspicuous and colourful butterflies abound. Catch a glimpse of the timid Blue and Grey Duiker before they disappear into the coastal grasslands. Home also to the many families of tame Bush Buck peacefully feeding in the many open spaces.
Demarcated walking trails lead to the 3 river crossings on the estate as well as the fence line trail which circumvents the 6 kilometre estate perimeter. Residents will experience the true nature of fauna and flora abundance on the estate. With 70% of Ekubo Estate dedicated as conservation area, rehabilitated natural bush, coastal forest, wetlands, rivers and natural grassland allows for walks, runs and a general sense of living in harmony within a diverse ecologically sensitive environment.
The comprehensive Environmental and Landscaping Protocol, ensures that wide open spaces between houses are created and maintained as natural environment, allowing wildlife to roam freely within the estate, thereby reflecting true harmony of coastal living in a natural environment.
Demarcated walking trails lead to the 3 river crossings on the estate as well as the fence line trail which circumvents the 6 kilometre estate perimeter. Residents will experience the true nature of fauna and flora abundance on the estate. With 70% of Ekubo Estate dedicated as conservation area, rehabilitated natural bush, coastal forest, wetlands, rivers and natural grassland allows for walks, runs and a general sense of living in harmony within a diverse ecologically sensitive environment.
The comprehensive Environmental and Landscaping Protocol, ensures that wide open spaces between houses are created and maintained as natural environment, allowing wildlife to roam freely within the estate, thereby reflecting true harmony of coastal living in a natural environment.
The northern and southern beach gates along the front fence perimeter provide easy access to natural pathways leading onto the pristine, unspoilt beaches of the 1 kilometre Indian Ocean shoreline bordering the estate. Leisure Bay and Port Edward Beaches as well as the Estuary are all a short walk along beach from the estate, giving residents on the estate accessibility to a choice of beautiful beaches and unspoilt coastline.
Gazebos positioned conveniently at the southern beach access gate offer residents ablution facilities and a bench as welcome respite after an energetic walk.
Gazebos positioned conveniently at the southern beach access gate offer residents ablution facilities and a bench as welcome respite after an energetic walk.
THE "SAO JOAO" STORY
A walk along the beach could unearth lost artefacts of Ming porcelain, Camelian beads and money cowries that the Sao Joao was carrying when shipwrecked in 1552 off the coastline of the Estate. The Sao Joao (St John) was the biggest ship afloat in the world at that time, and was headed back from the East with an immensely valuable cargo of spices, Ming porcelain, beads and money cowries. Greed and bad luck delayed the departure from the east with disastrous effect. The vessel was grossly overloaded and the delay meant they hit the early typhoon season.
After losing full use of the sails and rudder in a storm off the southern Cape an attempt was made to return to Delagoa Bay to no avail. After floundering off Port Edward, anchor was thrown and a party landed with view to establishing a land base and bringing the crew and passengers ashore.
A further great storm pushed the vessel onto the rocks, with the tragic loss of 100 people. The remaining 400 survivors established a camp in the region of what was then known as Kaisers Farm (now Ekubo Coastal Estate) near Port Edward.
The site of the survivor's camp is a main focus of the modern day archaeological investigation.
A comprehensive archaeological investigation undertaken on Ekubo Coastal Estate identified 25 stands which were archaeologically sensitive and would require monitoring during the initial construction phase. Should anything of significance be found, construction would be halted and an archaeological analyst would be commissioned for assessment thereof. Thus far no concrete evidence has been found in respect of the survivors.
The Ming porcelain, Camelian beads and money cowries that the Sao Joao was carrying still wash ashore today and many visitors in the area pick up these artefacts along the Estate shoreline.
After losing full use of the sails and rudder in a storm off the southern Cape an attempt was made to return to Delagoa Bay to no avail. After floundering off Port Edward, anchor was thrown and a party landed with view to establishing a land base and bringing the crew and passengers ashore.
A further great storm pushed the vessel onto the rocks, with the tragic loss of 100 people. The remaining 400 survivors established a camp in the region of what was then known as Kaisers Farm (now Ekubo Coastal Estate) near Port Edward.
The site of the survivor's camp is a main focus of the modern day archaeological investigation.
A comprehensive archaeological investigation undertaken on Ekubo Coastal Estate identified 25 stands which were archaeologically sensitive and would require monitoring during the initial construction phase. Should anything of significance be found, construction would be halted and an archaeological analyst would be commissioned for assessment thereof. Thus far no concrete evidence has been found in respect of the survivors.
The Ming porcelain, Camelian beads and money cowries that the Sao Joao was carrying still wash ashore today and many visitors in the area pick up these artefacts along the Estate shoreline.
