Bronkhorstspruit Dam living elevates your mental health
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Close your eyes and picture your happy place. Perhaps it's a crystal-clear lake. Or a golden beach. Sit down. Listen to the gentle call of aquatic birds. Feel the fresh breeze against your skin. Take it all in. The chances are you feel calmer, healthier, and happier than you've ever been. That's the therapeutic power of water. Living near a blue space like Bronkhorstspruit Dam has incredible benefits, all backed by science.
Health benefits of blue spaces
Water is life - and living near it is just as good as drinking it. Over the years, research has uncovered the impact of blue spaces such as lakes, springs, rivers and seas. Contact with these water bodies boosts mental health and well-being but also in terms of promoting physical exercise.
Living, visiting, or even just having a view of blue spaces has its perks. These include cutting down your risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders, as well as greater relaxation in adults and better behavioural development in children. One study found that a mere 20-minute walk near a blue space each day provides a significant improvement in mood, vitality, and mental health.
Another study confirms the restorative ability of blue spaces. They can lower stress and anxiety, while also improving your mood and psychological wellbeing. With concerns being raised about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, being in close proximity to nature and its benefits have been raised by research. Studies have found that nature can help people cope with COVID-19 conditions.
Bronkhorstspruit Dam inspires healthy living
If you're a resident of Bronkhorstspruit, you'll have access to a gorgeous blue space in Bronkhorstspruit Dam. Located just 15 minutes south of the town, it is known fondly as 'Bronkies' by locals. Bronkhorstspruit Dam was established in 1950 and has since become a popular spot for leisure pursuits. A small reserve, Bronkhorstspruit Nature Reserve, lies towards the southern edge of the dam and attracts bird-watchers keen on spotting water birds.
Fishing is perhaps the biggest drawcard. The right lure and a bit of luck can see you snag a largemouth bass, carp, barbel, kurper, or yellowfish. You can enjoy the buzz of activity from the bank or get onto the water in a small craft of your own. Just don't forget about the proper safety equipment and your life jacket.
Bronkhorstspruit Dam provides a variety of water sports, often bringing in crowds from Johannesburg and Pretoria on weekends and holiday periods. You can swim, jetski, go tubing or canoeing, and take your motorboat out onto the water. When the wind picks up, you can even join other avid windsurfers. Bronkhorstspruit Dam is notably home to The Catamaran Club, a sports club dedicated to sailing various types of catamarans.
If you're not a fan of fishing or water sports, Bronkhorstspruit Dam still has plenty to do around the area. There's adventure racing for those in search of an adrenaline rush. As the dam is near a nature reserve, guided walks can also be enjoyed. Depending on the season, you'll be able to spot spike-heeled and red-capped larks, cisticolas, pipits and orange-throated longclaws. If you want to sleep under the stars, there are several private camping areas close to the dam. Art-lovers can also visit the Anton Smit Sculpture Park, set on a plateau overlooking the water
Bronkhorstspruit Dam houses for sale or to let
Whether you're looking to buy or rent property in Bronkhorstspruit, you'll have plenty of options close to the dam. There are properties and vacant land with breathtaking views of the dam which you can enjoy from your sunroom or jacuzzi.
Kungwini Country Estate and Aqua Vista Mountain Estate also offer peaceful and secure estate living close to the dam. Aqua Vista Mountain Estate is even designed to help you make the most of the dam's recreational ventures. The estate has excellent boat launch facilities, jetties, a clubhouse, and braai facilities available exclusively for members and guests. There's even a demarcated fishing area, making the estate a fishing paradise.
Claim your spot near Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Whether you're after stunning dam views, action-packed water sports fun, or simply want to live a healthier life, Bronkhorstspruit is for you. Century 21 Bronkhorstspruit can help you find a home you'll adore near the dam. View our properties for sale or to let, and contact our team ASAP.
Author: Century 21 South Africa
