Property

The remote luxury estate where only 5% of the land will ever be developed

Kirsten Minnaar • 23 August 2026

Midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria is Monaghan Farm, a 517-hectare lifestyle estate where only 5% of the land will be developed.

Located 3.5 km from Lanseria Airport, Monaghan Farm is a carefully planned residential lifestyle estate that launched in 2007.

The farm-style estate spans 517 hectares and is now a well-established community. Notably, only 5% of the land on Monaghan Farm will ever be developed.

As a result, the Highveld grasslands, indigenous vegetation, and views will remain defining features of the estate’s landscape.

The estate’s single-storey homes have also been designed to blend into the natural landscape. These properties are discreet yet still luxurious, with some homes exceeding R20 million.

According to Pam Golding Properties area specialist Sharen Byren, Monaghan Farm residents can enjoy the best of both worlds.

“A peaceful haven in today’s busy world, the estate is highly sought after by buyers seeking a more spacious, country lifestyle without sacrificing convenient access to key urban centres,” she said.

“Residents value privacy, space, sustainability, security and architectural excellence, while embracing green living and a more considered way of life.”

Monaghan Farm’s location is another major draw, especially as the traffic congestion around Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport continue to increase.

“The convenient access to Lanseria Airport is becoming ever more appealing for residents from Fourways and northern Johannesburg, as well as for business and leisure travellers,” Byren said.

Monaghan Farm also stands apart from conventional residential estates. From its inception, it has been a showcase for sustainable home design combined with authentic farm-style country living.

Byren explained that it was created as a low-density legacy estate with strong environmental and architectural principles.

“Monaghan Farm has been carefully planned to ensure that its expansive open spaces are permanently conserved for the benefit of current residents and future generations,” she said.

“This is a close-knit community, largely made up of families who enjoy the outdoors, respect the environment, and appreciate the estate’s relaxed, understated lifestyle.”

She added that many residents are self-employed entrepreneurs, while several are doctors who commute to Fourways Life Hospital, which is 13 km away.

Luxury living in Monaghan Farm

Byren explained that Monaghan Farm’s large stands – which range mainly from 3,000 to 7,000 m² – continue to offer good value, although stand prices have risen considerably since mid-2025.

“Due to the strong demand, which includes younger buyers, there is currently only one large stand of 3,513 m² available at R2.9 million,” she said.

There is also a selection of smaller stands ranging from 1,202 to 2,414 m², priced from R1.18 million to R1.4 million, including value-added tax.

“A handful of homes are currently available for sale, ranging from R6.5 million to R24 million. There are currently 177 occupied homes on the estate, with a further eight under construction,” Byren said.

The R24 million property is set on 6,184 m² of land amid natural grasslands and offers 750 m² of living space.

The single-story home includes seven bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, three parking bays, underfloor heating, and a vegetable garden.

It also features a fire pit, solar panels, inverters, solar geysers, an underground municipal water tank, and double-glazed windows.

Sustainability remains important to the estate, which is currently supported by solar power integration and independent water backup systems.

Residents can also enjoy Monaghan Farm’s 7 km of frontage along the Jukskei River, making it a favourite choice among nature lovers.

“The riverine bush and open veld of Monaghan Farm can be explored via an extensive 30 km network of trails for running, walking, mountain biking and horseback riding,” Byren said.

Meanwhile, a gym, two padel courts, and a multi-sport court are under construction, with completion expected by the end of November 2026.

The estate also offers a restaurant, a Montessori school, high-speed fibre-optic connectivity and private security. A number of leading schools are a short drive away, while shopping amenities are located just 9.5km from the estate.