Discover a rare opportunity to own or experience this private lodge nestled within the secure nature conservation haven of Bushwillow Estate, North-West Province. Only 2 hours from Johannesburg, 45 minutes to Sun City, Rustenburg and 1 hour from Pretoria. The estate is situated on the banks of the Vaalkop Dam and measures 51 hectares of bushveld property. It forms part of the national park and provides access to the bird sanctuary with ± 360 different bird species depending on the time of year. Ideal for secure bird watching, game viewing, swimming, leisure boating and fishing, walking, running and cycling.
Currently operating as a successful, income-generating Airbnb and sought-after venue for corporate getaways or family retreats, this property offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and tranquil bushveld living. Designed by an award-winning South African Architect.
Key features include the architectural elegance, spacious living, entertainment areas, roaming wildlife, birdsong, and uninterrupted natural beauty as well as the funtional spaces offered by the home.
The house boasts a modern layout with exquisite décor and welcoming, double-volume ceilings, expansive lounge and dining areas, each with fireplaces, flowing onto a solid deck with breath-taking views. Metal American shutters and curtains.
The lower-level offers a laundry, scullery, storerooms, and a workshop for convenience.
There is a sparkling pool, entertainment area, and panoramic vistas of the bushveld and dam.
Why choose this lodge?
Whether you’re seeking a profitable investment, a private retreat, or a venue that impresses, this lodge delivers unmatched value. Its combination of luxury accommodation, serene surroundings, and income potential makes it a truly unique offering in the heart of the bushveld.
Main house, upper level:
Enter through the porte cochere - undercover parking for 4 cars and ample open parking spaces for additional vehicles - into the double volume entrance and doors that lead to an expansive deck that overlooks the pool / braai area with assorted seating areas.
The lounge offers a fireplace shared with the dining room. The dining room is open-plan to the kitchen and the library opens onto the lounge. All reception rooms and the library lead to the deck. Modern, open-plan kitchen with centre island and gas oven plus a separate scullery with a dishwasher.
2 bedrooms on the upper level, large rooms with built-in cupboards and doors leading to the balcony. Both bedroom have loft rooms (space for ± 3 single beds / stretchers), each bedroom has a full, modern, en-suite bathroom.
There are 2 cottages with lofts built above the parking garages with separate entrances and connected to the entrance of the main house by a walkway. Each cottage is spacious in size with a bedroom, sitting room, fireplace, and built-in closets.
Enjoy the large balcony with spectacular views overlooking the bushveld, watch the birds in the established trees and the wandering wildlife.
The loft space is perfect for children’s sleeping areas, permitting families to share.
The lower level of the house leads out to the expansive, covered patio and entertainment area. This level presents a spacious lounge with access to the dining room, a built-in bar counter, and under-counter fridges. There is also a whiskey room with lockable shelving, a storeroom, and a guest bathroom with a shower and toilet for your guests’ convenience. Scullery / laundry / linen cupboards, ice machine, washing machines, tumble driers and fridge are separate from the reception areas. This level also offers a huge entertainment area that leads to a sparkling, fibreglass pool, an assortment of sitting areas, a braai area and firepit with seating all around. Drop down canvass blinds for those chilly days / nights.
Various store rooms and a workshop is built adjacent to the garages. CCTV cameras installed for extra security that is linked to the owners. 24hr security at the front entrance of the estate and night time patrols with dogs are conducted.
Staff live on the estate in the staff village.
The property comes fully furnished and equipped.
Electricity and water is metered by the estate.
Levy breakdown: -
Standard levy: R4 015.00
Capital levy: R250.00
Electrical surcharge: R820.00
Water surcharge: R225.00
Mooring levy: R275.00
CSOS levy: R40.00
Security: R1 270.00
Levy excludes electricity, water, and domestic accommodation.
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Fire pit
Furnished
Wine cellar
Ceiling fans
Private pool
Porte cochere
Screeded flooring
Internet connectivity
Braai area with seating
Secure visitor's parking
Generator and water tanks
Aluminium windows and doors
All bedrooms lead to the balcony
Game viewing vehicle and golf cart
Double volume with exposed thatch
24hr security including on-site guards
Designed by an award winning, South African architect
All bathrooms are en-suite and offer showers and baths
2 open garages each (space for 4 cars) plus ample open parking
2 private cottages with 1 bedroom and an en-suite bathroom each
Full kitchen (includes a dishwasher, washing machine, sink, oven, and refrigerator)