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Are you considering the purchase or renting of a unit in Merrow Down? We hope you are! Merrow Down Country Club (MDCC) is a fully developed, private and secure sectional title housing estate in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a mature lifestyle for over 50’s in a beautiful relaxed setting.

A sectional title community is made up of buildings, roads, gardens, and facilities. The residents who live in a sectional title scheme form a community bound by common social and financial interests. They want to enjoy living in the community and they want the value of their property and investment to be protected. Your seller, property owner, or estate agent should have given you a copy of the MDCC Conduct Rules but, if not, there are links below to relevant documents. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with these documents.



MDCC Conduct Rules …………………………………….. View

Vehicle Access and Egress Control Procedure ….. View

The following extracts from the above documents are particularly important:

DOGS
Our Conduct Rules permit ONE dog per section. However, any NEW owner or resident may bring a maximum of two dogs into a section, on condition that on the demise of the first dog, it will not be replaced. Please consult the MDCC Conduct Rules for more information. Dogs may only be allowed on the common property if they are restrained by a leash or harness. Droppings must be picked up and disposed of in a refuse receptacle.

ALTERATIONS TO YOUR HOME AND/OR GARDEN
MDCC is registered under the Sectional Titles Act and is covered by the Sectional Titles Management Schemes Act and regulations which are very specific that no changes whatsoever may be made to the external appearance of your home. The gardens are common property and although you may cultivate the area immediately surrounding your unit privately, no significant landscaping changes to the overall aesthetics may be undertaken by anyone without permission from the Village Manager (VM). Internal alterations to your home must also first be applied for in writing, with drawings, with the VM as no changes may be made which could affect the stability, roof structure, or service ducts, internal atriums, or windows and doors visible from the outside of the unit.

FIBRE TO THE HOME
MDCC has an installed internet fibre network. Please make your own arrangements for your fibre connection with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) at your cost.

MAINTENANCE – EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS
General maintenance requirements should be noted in the book provided in the reception area.
A full-time maintenance supervisor and other groundsmen are resident at MDCC. So, whilst their after-hours time and privacy should be respected, if you have an emergency, you may request assistance or other help from the security officers at the gate and they will do their best to get a message to someone on the property for you. Any normal or non-emergency services required outside of normal business hours may be privately charged.

SECURITY
Well trained security officers are on duty 24 hours a day throughout the year to maintain a highly secure estate. The perimeter of our estate is covered by our own CCTV cameras, and the officers carry out regular patrols throughout MDCC and its outer perimeter. There are provisions for daily entry and exits for residents, regular visitors, employees and other callers. Please consult the Conduct Rules and the Access and Egress Control Procedure for further details.

Additional indirect security is provided by the Magaliessig Action Forum which has 24-hour CCTV coverage of most of the area with outsourced emergency response vehicles. Special voting opportunities are available within the estate for National and Local elections, and there are four hospitals and a number of Shopping centres close to the estate.

WELLNESS CENTRE
The Wellness Centre is open on weekdays 8.00 – 13.00 to provide services such as routine blood pressure checks, flu injections, dressing changes, etc. usually supported by doctors’ instructions and/or prescriptions. No nursing services are available. The nursing sister will advise residents about independent nurses/carers and other health care service providers such as podiatrists, audiologists, masseurs who may routinely provide services to MDCC residents. Time of availability and services from the Wellness Centre are provided in the management newsletters.

The Wellness Centre focuses on preventative care and is not equipped to manage medical emergencies. Netcare (082911) or ER24 (084 124) should be summoned for serious medical situations.

RESTAURANT
There is a sit-down restaurant in the clubhouse which is privately run by a caterer and staff which provides occasional meals during the week – residents are informed a few days in advance of the menu and cost by WhatsApp. The caterer’s frozen take-away meals, at your cost, are popular.

ITEMS COVERED BY THE MONTHLY LEVY
A monthly levy is payable to the Body Corporate in proportion to the size of the unit that you intend to purchase. You are advised to request the levy from your seller, landlord or estate agent. This list is not exhaustive, but the following items are INCLUDED in your levy:

  • The in-house cost of management of the estate (we do not use a management agent).
  • Water – MDCC only has a single water meter for the complex and does not have individual meters to the units. The cost of water is included in the levy in proportion to the size of the unit.
  • Security is provided by a 9-person team from ADT-Fidelity
  • On-going guard training (security & first aid)
  • Dedicated team – Officer in charge has been here for 17 years
  • Phoning ambulance service when needed
  • Premises patrolling
  • Member of Magaliessig Action Forum which provides added security in the area.
  • Garden services are provided by an outsourced garden service
  • Maintenance of all community gardens
  • Weekly 30 – 40 minutes available to every Unit
  • Qualified nurse available by appointment Monday – Friday in the Wellness Centre from 8:00 to 13:00. Consumables are for your own account
  • Building insurance for your Unit
  • Geyser Insurance
  • All maintenance of the exterior of your unit
  • Exterior of your Unit painted every 10 years
  • Biannual gutter cleaning
  • Weekly removal of household waste, and bulk rubbish removal 1 x month
  • Free Wi-Fi available in clubhouse and pool area
  • DSTV bouquets available at special rates
  • Pool & tennis court
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Social Activities & Clubs – Bridge, Art, Book, Care, Garden, Bible study, Chess, Church Service 1x month, Croquet, Happy Hour on Fridays, Line dancing, Monthly Resident’s Newsletter, Pilates, Quiz evenings, Tea & coffee mornings, Tennis, Walking for fitness & health, White Elly Sales, and Yoga.

There are individual electricity meters for each unit, and your levy invoice will contain details and an additional Rand amount for the electricity that you have consumed in the previous month.

Please check with the MDCC Office, Click Here, should you require more information on any aspect of the estate

Houses for Sale on this website

House 1 – This lovely home welcomes you with an entrance hall leading to an open -plan lounge and dining area. The kitchen features granite tops and ample cupboard space. Two sunny, well sized bedrooms and two bathrooms offer comfortable living, with a TV lounge and study area adding extra versatility. Enjoy the convenience of a double automated tandem garage and the benefit of a solar system. A spacious, private garden completes this charming home.

Please contact KIM @ 083 266 9890 for a viewing.

House 2 – A charming two-bedroom residence with a welcoming entrance hall that leads into an open-plan lounge and dining area, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The home features two sunny and well-proportioned bedrooms, with one including a private en-suite bathroom. A separate guest bathroom, which has recently been renovated. For added convenience, there is a dedicated study area, perfect for a home office.

The sunny north facing private garden includes a newly installed shade structure, creating an excellent space for outdoor leisure. Recent renovations extend to the external utility area, which features a new counter and basin to keep dirty cleaning outside. The home also features an automated single garage. The property is also equipped with a rented solar system, providing the benefit of energy savings.

Please contact Shelagh on 071 280 7432

House 3 – Welcome to this spacious and beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom simplex at Merrow Down Country Club. The country club offers tranquil, secure living in a beautiful park like setting with a clubhouse and wellness centre. The clubhouse offers an abundance of activities and facilities such as: Gym, tennis courts, heated swimming pool, library, dining room, tv rooms and the wellness centre provides a nurse to all residents. The monthly activities include: bridge, pilates, bibble service, movie days and so much more.

This home offers a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle, with:
🛏️ 2 Generously Sized Bedrooms- Main is north facing and the second bedroom is just as big as the main bedroom
🛁 2 Bathrooms (main en-suite), both with showers- the en suite bathroom offers a large walk in shower with no steps
🚗 Double Garage with secure parking-tandem parking for two cars

For more information contact Vera Tomlinson at Harcourts, or Click here to visit the Harcourts website for more information on this property.

House 4 – Welcome to this impressively spacious residence located in the highly desirable Merrow Down Country Club. Here, you’ll find stunning gardens and the opportunity for peaceful living within a secure community that offers a wealth of social activities. This remarkable home features:

  • A large open-plan living and dining area, complemented by a separate reception space ideal for a TV lounge or study nook.
  • A seamless transition from the living area to a covered patio with awnings, leading to the beautifully landscaped garden.
  • A generously sized kitchen equipped with granite countertops, a breakfast nook, ample cupboard space, an eye level oven, hob, and extractor fan.
  • A practical separate laundry area with access from both the garage and the courtyard, enhancing the home’s functionality.
  • The private, walled courtyard provides a secluded space perfect for outdoor breakfasts or a secure play area for pets.

In the sleeping quarters, you will discover three carpeted bedrooms, all with built-in cupboards. The primary bedroom faces north, offering lovely views of the manicured garden and features a modern en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms share a well-appointed second bathroom, complete with a shower. Completing this exceptional home is an automated double garage.

For more information on this unit contact Vera Tomlinson (Property Practitioner) on 83 441 5058 or Click Here to visit the Harcourts website.

Number 94 – 3 bedroom house with vacant occupation

See realtors listing https://www.property24.com/for-sale/magaliessig/sandton/gauteng/5256/116483679

Over 50s Lifestyle Living at the Sought After Merrow Down Country Club

2 Bedroom House in Magaliessig

75 Merrow down, 40 Troupant Avenue

R3.150m

Contact : Sally Jansen 082 564 6924

Welcome to this spacious and beautifully maintained, newly renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner simplex at Merrow Down Country Club.

The country club offers tranquil, secure living in a beautiful park like setting with a clubhouse and wellness centre.

The clubhouse offers an abundance of activities and facilities such as:

Gym, tennis courts, heated swimming pool, library, dining room, tv rooms and the wellness centre provides a nurse to all residents. The monthly activities include: bridge, pilates, quiz evenings, movie days and so much more.

This home offers a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle, with:

2 Generously Sized Bedrooms- Main is north facing and the second bedroom is just as big as the main bedroom

2 Bathrooms (main en-suite). Main has a bath and the second bathroom a shower.

Double Garage with secure parking-tandem parking for two cars

Lounge and Separate Dining Area

Beautiful bright kitchen

Dedicated Study/Office Space perfect for remote work

Corner property with a pretty patio and quiet private garden.

Private courtyard

Newly laminated and tiled flooring throughout

Solar installed with a back up invertor

Fibre

Set in the sought after Merrow Down country Club- lifestyle living for the over 50s, this unit offers privacy, security, and peaceful living.

1 Units for Renting on this website

UNIT 180 MERROW DOWN COUNTRY CLUB: This recently renovated 36m2 flat is ideal for a single person looking to downsize. Freshly renovated, it consists of 1 bedroom (with built-in cupboards), an open-plan lounge/kitchen area with space for two under counter appliances and a fridge (there is a fitted hob and an oven air-fryer), a bathroom with a shower, and one open parking bay.

The thatched roof and wooden window frames give this home a cozy feel while also offering a modern aesthetic when combined with contemporary finishes, such as vinyl flooring and white venetian blinds in the kitchen/living area. The flat is available to rent immediately at R7,500.00 (which includes water). Electricity is metered and will be for the tenant’s account. A deposit equal to one month’s rent will be payable on signing the lease.

For more information, contact Sue Whalley at Merrow Down Country Club on (011) 705–3461 or manager@merrowdown.co.za