With over 50 years in business, Annenberg Property Group has a proven track record for delivering exceptional services and creative solutions in the property industry. A multi-faceted company, Annenberg remains at the forefront of customised and groundbreaking developments in the greater Cape Town area and Western Cape region.
Live Life Beautifully
Embrace calm country living, a warm community and a luxurious home that’s truly yours.
Framed by the Boland mountains and vineyards of a historic Paarl wine farm, Groot Parys is an award-winning over-50s lifestyle estate. Our unique location offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful atmosphere with Paarl’s everyday conveniences only minutes away. With a world-class Lifestyle Centre, pristine gardens, state-of-the-art security and 24/7 emergency health support on-site, it’s easy to live life beautifully.
Retire in Style
- Luxurious full-title homes
- Elegant sectional title suites*
- Comprehensive Lifestyle Centre*
- Dedicated Care Centre*
- State-of-the-art security
- Convenient location
- Award-winning architecture
- Historic wine-farm setting
*Launching October 2026
"I’ve lived in Paarl for many years, and when I started planning for retirement, Groot Parys simply made sense. I love the location, the architecture and the gardens. Every morning, it feels as though I’m waking up on a farm."
Beata Carstens
First Buyer & Resident since 2020
Follow our journey
A Place to Connect, Move & Belong
Opening in October 2026, the breathtaking new Groot Parys Lifestyle Centre is designed as the social and wellness heart of the estate. It’s a welcoming place to enjoy a cup of coffee, meet friends, exercise, join activities, work quietly or spend time outdoors. Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate redefines retirement living – here it is about setting your own pace and indulging in life’s finer pleasures.
It’s your time now – a time to discover new hobbies, pursue your passions, and live a beautiful life filled with purpose.
•Lounging and dining area
•Café and coffee shop
•Heated indoor pool
•Fitness centre
•Meeting and event space
•Consulting rooms
•Library nook
•Lawn bowls
•Pickleball court
•Walking paths (pets welcome subject to rules)
•Fruit and herb gardens
•Outdoor braai
•Large stoep and open lawns
Our next phases will include:
•Meal services
•Laundry services
•Storage units
Your Home to Love & Own
At Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate, full-title means that you get to enjoy the lifestyle today, benefit from your investment over time, and leave a legacy that becomes part of your family’s story.
You’ve earned the lifestyle – and the right to own it.
Luxury Cape Karoo-style Homes
Our single-storey luxury homes are thoughtfully designed for easy living today, and every season ahead – with generous proportions and an effortless flow from room to room. Spacious, light-filled interiors combine everyday comfort with a premium modern-farmhouse character.
The braai room with large panel sliding doors and a private garden extend daily life outdoors, with beautiful mountain and vineyard views adding to the sense of space. Considered craftsmanship, quality features and finishes complete every home.
2 & 3 bedroom homes
Selling from R7,25 million
(No attorney or transfer costs).
Features & Finishes
High-quality finishes, superior craftsmanship and considered design elements accentuate the spaces that create our sophisticated homes.
Each home comes standard with the following features:
- Double-glazed windows
- Exposed roof trusses
- Air-conditioning in lounge and main bedroom
- Vinyl floors
- Hansgrohe taps
- Freestanding Smeg gas hob with electric oven
- Energy-efficient solar water heating system
- Solar-ready
- Built-in braai
Elegant Suites
with Assisted-Living Options
When you are ready to embrace a simpler way of life, our suites have intentionally been designed to offer modern comfort without the upkeep of a larger property. Light-filled interiors, quality finishes and private patios create a warm, welcoming place to call home.
With the Lifestyle Centre and gardens a few steps away, everything you need to live life beautifully is close at hand. Professional care services are available 24/7, giving you greater independence today, with assisted-living support available as your needs change.
Our Groot Parys Suites present a rare investment opportunity to buy a sectional title unit (opposed to life rights), positioning you to capitalise on the exceptional property growth experienced in Paarl and the greater Cape Town area.
1 & 2 bedroom suites Launching October 2026
You're in Good Hands
Comprehensive Healthcare
Groot Parys partners with Geratec, a leading South African healthcare provider offering comprehensive long-term support for older adults. Led by Dr Rayne Stroebel, who holds a PhD in Dementia Studies, Geratec is best positioned to provide a full range of services – from home care to palliative care and dementia support.
All Groot Parys residents get access to the following free health services:
•Assessment of vital signs and wellness monitoring
•Health and well-being guidance
•Administration of injections and vaccinations
•Wound care
•Laboratory sample collections
•24/7 emergency response support
Further healthcare services are also available, with many options covered by medical aid depending on your individual plan. Our new Care Centre has been completed, with a 24/7 nurses’ station opening in October 2026. Eight dedicated care beds will be available at a later stage, once the Groot Parys Suites have been constructed.
Complete Peace of Mind
State-of-the-art Security
Safety and security are paramount at Groot Parys Lifestyle Estate, which is why we have partnered with one of the most prominent security companies in Paarl to offer state-of-the-art services.
•24-hour guarded security and access control
•24-hour off-site monitoring
•Touchless biometric identification
•Strict access control via estate management app
•Electric perimeter fencing complete with anti-burrow provisions, spot lights and speakers
•Thermal Fence camera installation
An Iconic Destination in the Winelands
The Groot Parys story began in 1699, and more than three centuries later, this iconic Paarl landmark continues to honour its proud heritage while creating a beautiful new chapter.
Groot Parys Wines & Olives
The farm’s winemaking tradition dates back to 1709 and continues today, with certified old vines forming part of its rich viticultural heritage. The Mengelmoes 2024 white blend earned 94 points in the 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide. Alongside the vineyards, small-batch olives are grown and produced on the farm, adding another expression of the Groot Parys terroir.
Restaurants
Clay Café Groot Parys
Set in the original Manor House and awe-inspiring Klipkelder, Clay Café is a much-loved gathering place for families and friends to paint ceramics and enjoy good food in a tranquil setting.
With beautiful lawns and a dedicated play area for children, it’s an easy place to settle in and spend a few relaxed hours.
Groot Parys Deli - Coming Soon
Located in the carefully restored heritage building, the new deli will celebrate local producers, freshly baked goods, ready-made meals, pantry favourites, local wine, gifts and more.
With both establishments managed by renowned chef and culinary expert, Tamsin Snyman, you are guaranteed mouthwatering dishes on every visit.
Perfectly Placed in Paarl
At Groot Parys, you can enjoy everything Paarl has to offer, without living in the middle of the bustle. Shopping centres, restaurants and hospitals are minutes away, along with wineries, golf courses, scenic trails, cultural landmarks and family-friendly experiences. With easy access to the N1 – travelling to the airport, city or breakaways is just as convenient.
View map.Nearby Conveniences
•Paarl Golf Club – 2.3km
•Limietberg Nature Reserve – 3km
•Paarl Bowling Club – 3.3km
•Woolworths Paarl Mall – 3.6km
•Mediclinic Paarl Hospital – 4.5km
•Laborie Wine Estate – 5.9km
•St Stephen Oncology Centre – 6.6km
•Cure Day Hospitals – 6.7km
•Nederburg Wines – 6.9km
•Fairview Wine and Cheese – 9.9km
•Various Top Restaurants – within 10km radius
•Spice Route Destination – 10.8km
•Pearl Valley Golf Estate – 10.8km
•Paarl Rock – 13.4km
Perfectly Placed in Paarl
At Groot Parys, you can enjoy everything Paarl has to offer, without living in the middle of the bustle. Shopping centres, restaurants and hospitals are minutes away, along with wineries, golf courses, scenic trails, cultural landmarks and family-friendly experiences. With easy access to the N1 – travelling to the airport, city or breakaways is just as convenient.
View map.Nearby Conveniences
•Paarl Golf Club – 2.3km
•Limietberg Nature Reserve – 3km
•Paarl Bowling Club – 3.3km
•Woolworths Paarl Mall – 3.6km
•Mediclinic Paarl Hospital – 4.5km
•Laborie Wine Estate – 5.9km
•St Stephen Oncology Centre – 6.6km
•Cure Day Hospitals – 6.7km
•Nederburg Wines – 6.9km
•Fairview Wine and Cheese – 9.9km
•Various Top Restaurants – within 10km radius
•Spice Route Destination – 10.8km
•Pearl Valley Golf Estate – 10.8km
•Paarl Rock – 13.4km
The Team
BPAS Architects stands at the forefront of the architectural industry, leading the market with a visionary approach that emphasises the future of architecture through a “people first” philosophy. This guiding principle has shaped the firm’s work across a variety of prestigious residential and lifestyle estates, including Sitari Country Estate, Graanendal Lifestyle Estate, Burgundy Estate, Buhrein Estate, Oubaai Golf Estate, and Silver Lakes Estate. Their expertise in estate architecture and master planning has transformed these developments into thriving communities, where thoughtful design meets the needs of residents, enhancing their quality of life.
GERATEC, established in 1996, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of patients through innovative, relationship-directed care. They provide comprehensive services, and specialised care support, aiming to create sustainable communities where older individuals can live fulfilling lives
Van Wyk Van Heerden Attorneys Inc. is the largest Legal Firm in the Drakenstein area, with its Head Office in Paarl and fully operational offices in Cape Town, Wellington, Franschhoek and Knysna. The Company deliver Legal, Property and Fiduciary services through the whole spectrum to clients throughout the World, with an Associated office in the United Kingdom. Law. Life. Passion.
Manor Homes is a major real estate development firm based in Somerset West, Cape Town, that specialises in the development and construction of single-family residential communities, multi-family buildings and commercial developments. Established in 1995, Manor Homes has become the go-to development firm for many of the major building projects in and around the Western Cape.
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