Situated along the Orange River, Verandah is the Place You Just Can't Wait to Come Home to.. Verandah has been master-planned on 1,456 acres along a 1.75-mile stretch of the Orange River. Nearly 70 percent of the community is devoted to open space with a buffer along the river to maintain the unique character of the riverfront. Verandah uses green building practices that demand fewer non-renewable resources and provide a healthier environment for residents.