Property Details

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN A GAME LODGE WITHIN A PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE Beautifully appointed homestead, steeped in character and a mere 45 minutes’ drive north east of Pretoria, nestled within a greater private nature reserve. The exclusive 42 hectare bush retreat is situated on the high ground with beautiful views across the valleys and distant hills and was established without interfering with the surrounding veld and grassland. The game fenced garden, surrounding the homestead, was masterfully crafted amongst large indigenous trees so as to naturally flow into the surrounding veld. The property on offer has been in the same family for the past 25 years, during which time many local and international guests have been hosted. These visitors keep returning to experience the peace and tranquillity of the African bush. Perfect residence for a family wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while generating an income at home. With ample accommodation and space for all to thrive, it would the ideal setup for a family that have their parents/grandparents living with them. Here your children can run freely, take long walks in the veld, cycle, go horse riding and experience the wonder of nature on a daily basis. The main house consists of an open plan lounge and dining room with fireplace with an extra en-suite bedroom, kitchen with scullery and a guest toilet with a shower. A front porch overlooks the expansive garden and veld ahead. Property can accommodate sixteen people in eight bedrooms. There are four tented chalets each on a raised wooden deck under thatch. Each chalet sleeps two people, have private en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers. One thatched family suite with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Further cottage with one bedroom, patio, en-suite bathroom, guest toilet with a shower, lounge and dining area and kitchenette. The thatched lapa is ideal for large scale outdoor entertaining with a lounge, dining area and bar opening onto a swimming pool and boma with a wood fired pizza oven. Other buildings include: a workshop, a covered carport for five cars, laundry room, staff residence with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a shared kitchen and lounge. Birdwatchers and photographers’ dream – close on 200 bird species have been observed. The conservancy is stocked with a variety of game including wildebeest, kudu, rooi-hartbeest, zebra, blesbok, impala, waterbuck, giraffe, nyala and warthog. So too the less commonly seen species which include civet, genet, jackal, porcupine and other nocturnal creatures. The sellers’ share in the jointly owned game will be transferred to the buyer of the property. 100% Potential for starting a beekeeping industry in the safety of the reserve. Two boreholes with submersible pumps. One pump operates from a portable generator while the second is operated by Eskom power. Total pumping capacity is 2 000 liters per hour and is stored in two tanks with a total volume of 10 000 liters. Eskom three phase power. Property falls within the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Contact agent for an exclusive viewing.