Property Details

This stunning 21 Hectare farm in Hennops River in the Crocodile River Reserve is the perfect place to build your out of town residence, retirement home or weekend getaway. Just 40 minutes from Sandton, the farm is on a good sand road just 2,7 km off the R511. Running from near the top of the hill down to the valley, the property has many trees and several ideal places to build a home. The views to the Magaliesberg mountains are fabulous. The area is so peaceful, the ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle. 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. Imagine sitting on your stoep, watching having your sundowner, and enjoying the views. This property is in the Crocodile River Reserve, which has many advantages: 1. All properties in the Reserve are protected from any land claim 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, kudu, impala, duiker, 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. 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.