Property Details
TWO SEPARATE OFF-GRID HOMES, each one fully enclosed within a secure electric fence and each one has scenic, peaceful views overlooking the beautiful garden and the Schurveberg and Magaliesberg mountain ranges. The property is in the 3500 hectare Crocodile River Reserve, which is internationally renowned as an area of natural beauty.
This well-maintained property has SO MUCH TO OFFER.
MAIN HOUSE
A stunning stone built home with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (2 en-suite), Lounge/Dining Room, modern open-plan Kitchen and a Patio, plus a separate Office attached to the house. The large, enclosed patio is an entertainer’s dream with built-in braai. The garage has sufficient space to house 4 large vehicles.
SECOND HOUSE
A wooden 2-storey thatched home. Upstairs are 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom,s a Lounge/Dining area and Kitchen. Main bedroom en-suite. Wooden decks from 2 of the bedrooms to enjoy the awesome view and enjoy a morning cup of coffee while watching the sunrise.
Downstairs boasts a full kitchen, dining room, guest toilet, scullery, pantry and an area to use as a study/gym. An enclosed patio with a well-kept succulent garden. Double garage with electric doors. Perfect home to rent out for additional income.
OUTBUILDINGS
2 x Domestic Quarters, 2 6 x 12m workshops.
OTHER FEATURES
Lovely treed, well- kept gardens.
Electric fencing around homes. Alarm system with beams in garden for extra security.
These are the following things this home includes for self-sustainable living.
• 10KW Solar system plus Lithium batteries (completely off grid from Eskom)
• 24 Solar panels
• 3000 liters of water storage in the pump house that stores filtered water for the homes
• Large resin saltwater softener that filters the water before it reaches the homes
• Reverse osmosis filter under kitchen sink
• 4 equipped and functional boreholes
• Mini Orchard
• Chicken coop
• Enclosed vegetable garden
• Lots more ….
Very well-maintained, with lots of beautiful indigenous flora and bush. It is located only 2 km off the R511 towards Hartbeespoort and a few kilometers from the on ramp to the N14 for easy access towards Pretoria or Roodepoort/Krugersdorp.
NOTHING TO DO
This property has been carefully and lovingly maintained. Move in and enjoy the lifestyle, there is no work needed!
This property is ideal for someone who wants security, tranquility and a country lifestyle, yet within 20 minutes of Fourways, Pretoria East, Midrand and Centurion. It is ideal for an extended family, or as a dwelling with a second, income producing house.
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The Crocodile River Reserve was created in late 2019 and, although this property is zoned as a farm, commercial farming is not allowed. The Reserve is really an Eco or Lifestyle estate, where owners may develop only a small portion, leaving the rest so that the wild game can roam freely.
The Reserve is well managed and charged with protecting the pristine grasslands and environment. Game roams the reserve freely and access to the entire area is restricted. In the longer term the entire reserve will be fenced and protected, making this the ideal place to get that peace and quiet without threat of development or intruders.
This farm is in the Crocodile River Reserve, which has many advantages:
1. Properties in the Reserve are largely protected from land claims
2. There is a management authority (MA) which looks after the reserve, attending to all legal matters (the reserve was gazetted in November 2019 and is a reality). The MA protects the ecosystem in the reserve, ensures that rules are observed and protects the area from land invasions (which is enshrined in the constitution). The MA also represents the interests of the owners/members in all matters.
3. The reserve has the highest biodiversity rating given, which makes it very special. It is primarily pristine grasslands.
4. There are significant tax benefits - the Income Tax Act, section 37 C and D allow owners to offset the value of the land over 25 years. There are no rates on the land, only the improvements (buildings) and maintenance of the land in order to preserve the reserve can be claimed against income (via a maintenance claim form which is submitted to the MA).
5. Members of the reserve are bound by the constitution. The intention is to protect the ecosystem which means no commercial farming is permitted. Owners are encouraged to allow free movement of game (eland, blesbok, warthog, kudu, impala, duiker, waterbuck, wildebeest, etc), so fencing of the full plot is discouraged. Fencing around the buildings is, of course, permitted, and this could include quite a large area.
6. It is important to note that here is a ‘usage’ restriction of 5%, which means that only 5% of the land may be disturbed, the remainder must be left untouched. This means that most dwellings are entirely private, no neighbours close by. A place to simply enjoy the tranquility of life in a Reserve. An ‘eco-estate’ lifestyle is enjoyed by residents, all within 20 minutes of Fourways and Centurion.
For further information please see the Crocodile River Reserve website.
What is certain is that land in the reserve will become significantly more valuable over time, so it is an excellent time to purchase a property in the Reserve.
Schools:
There are several good schools within a short distance of the Reserve, including:
Laerskool Hennopsrivier (6 mins)
Amberfield College (14 mins)
Laerskool Uitsig (17 mins)
Pinnacle College, Copperleaf (10 mins)
Wierda Park Christian Nursery School (18 mins)
Empro Academy (18 mins)
Centurion Secondary School (19 mins)
Heronbridge College (12 mins)
Spark Centurion Primary School (18 mins)
Abbots College (23 mins)
Curro Thatchfield High School (15 mins)
Centurion Montessori School (23 mons)
Centurion and Fourways both have extensive shopping and entertainment facilities and are just a short drive away.