23 Bedroom Game Farm or Lodge for Sale in Modimolle

Description

Introduction: An exquisite privately-owned game farm is situated in the well-known Waterberg of the Limpopo Province in South Africa. This is more than a Private Game Farm… it’s more than an African escape… it’s an authentically South African wildlife experience, matched with sincere commitment and passionate conservation of the environment. Discreetly tucked away between natural Bushveld and lush Gardens, lies a destination that every person has dreamed of, where the call of the warm African heartbeat has reached out demanding attention… this ambiance alone contributes to the future success of any Venture undertaken here. The overall design of the structures located on the Farm blends seamlessly with the scenery that enfolds you as you gaze out over leafy trees, rolling lawns and private Garden nooks: privacy is paramount with buildings concealed by blooms and fronds. IMPROVEMENTS This 897ha property is a combined Guest house with a chapel, a wedding venue and a bush camp, which forms a good income for this game farm. There is an extremely good management plan in place which is vital to a good game farm. The developments include – a Main Lodge, Owner’s house, the Wedding Venue and Bush Camp, Staff Accommodation, Outbuildings and Storerooms. Main Lodge Area: This large Guest House is exquisite! 6 Bedroom Guest House with a wine room, dining room, kitchen, living room, cigar lounge, reception and a large patio overlooking the established garden. Reached via a raised Patio where sunset and sunrise can be languished in with drink in hand and offering private intimate Lounge and Dining areas. Each of the 6 Bedroom’s focus on a clean and classic atmosphere created from the use of dramatic design and natural colors. Each Bedroom enjoys the benefit of a private en-suite Bathroom that echoes the sublime design of the Suite. The open French-style Kitchen is a true delight, with every conceivable appliance available to cater for Family and Guests. Storage space is certainly in abundance along with gleaming Granite counters and modern equipment. The guest house comes fully furnished (furniture, beds, linen, curtains, TVs, kitchen equipment etc.) There is 1 x Flat/Guest suite in the garden with en-suite bathroom. This Flat can be used for the Venue Manager of personnel as well as for additional Guests as the need arises. As is true of most of the accommodation, the Flat offers not one but two Patios. The first is covered and tiled for use year ‘round and the other a feature Patio constructed from railroad tracks and climbing plants. The living space is open with Lounge, Dining area and Kitchen flowing one to the other. The King size Bedroom is cleanly tiled and features built-in cupboards, blinds and curtains. The en-suite Bathroom features a Shower, Basin and ablution facilities. Entertainment area: The main entertainment area is designed around the swimming pool and feature wood Bar. The patio is expansive offering seating comfortably for 15 to 20 Guests. The Venue off the Patio offers a fitted counter, small reception / office area and His and Her ablutions. This space is cooled by air conditioner for those hot summer months. The view from the entertainment patio looks over a small watering hole where the local Antelope wildlife can be seen resting under the thorn trees. Wedding Chapel: This Venue will absolutely steal your breath away has to include the Spiritual Heart of the Property: The Majestic Wedding Chapel. Nestled within its own discrete Garden designed to provide privacy and featuring a boma and fire pit across from the adjoining Venue Hall should the celebrations continue after dark. The Stained-Glass inserts at the Chancel connect Heart to Spirit and add a serene ambience to the proceedings. The Chapel can accommodate up to 130 Guests with ease. The Function Hall comes with tables and chairs that can cater for 160 guests. Other features worthy of special mention include the huge storeroom off the Chapel Venue Hall where the Wedding Party supplies may be stored safely. Another unique Venue is offered conveniently close to the separate Ablution block where up to 60 Guests may be catered for in a ranch-style dining experience around a built-in braai, and where kitchen facilities and a secure lock-up storage area are provided. Bush Camp Chalets: These private 4 x self-catering Bush Camp Chalets offer 3 x Bedrooms with a full Bathroom, open-plan Kitchen, Lounge and Dining area and small Patio area for each of the 4 x Chalets. They are all designed for rustic comfort and convenience. The Chalets have their own covered entertainment area with built-in braai, kitchenette, wash-up area and enclosed boma with fire pit. Comfort in the hot summer months is not forgotten here: a splash pool is located off the entertainment area where children and adults alike can cool down. Owners / Manager’s House: This Family Home can also be utilized for personnel or for a Farm Manager’s house. The house has 4 x large Bedrooms (one with a small Lounge) and 2 x Bathrooms, one of which is a full en-suite Bathroom to the main Bedroom. There is a Guest toilet off the Kitchen area, which flows out from the tiled Lounge and Dining area. The round room to the right of the entrance is currently in use as a playroom and this space has a multitude of uses, limited only by your imagination. The front patio looks over one of the many private Gardens and is shaded by large trees. Additional Info: There is a Laundry room, staff quarters, garage and undercover parking, Automatic gate at lodge entrance that work on a two-way radio intercom system. 1 x Store room, 1 x slaughter room, 1 x cold room and workshop. There are a lot of implements included, Water: There are 5 natural dams and 4 x Equipped boreholes and the average rainfall is ±650 - ±800mm annually. Temperatures: Summer - max. 38 ºC and min. 17 ºC. Winter - max. 27 ºC and min. 5 ºC The Modimolle area has a unique healthy climate. The summer night temperatures drop down to below 17 ºC, which makes it bearable without a need of air-conditioning Fences: The farm’s boundary fence is fully game fenced with a 2.4m high, 21 stands. All game fencing is accordingly to the requirements of nature conservation. There are 5 x fenced game camps and the , Roads: The farm roads give good access to all sections of the farm. The farm has several kilometers of roads plus plenty of additional trails which is well maintained. There are very effective and well-designed built flood drains installed in the fences where water currents leave the properties. Game: The following game are on the property: Wildebeest ± 30 Eland ± 7 Giraffe ± 8 Njala ± 25 Impala ± 25 Zebra ± 25 Golden W/Beest ± 7 Free roaming Game: Warthog, Bushpig, Rock rabbit, Porcupine, Ant bear, Pangolin, Chacma baboon, Vervet monkey, Yellow mongoose, African wild cat, Honey badger, Hedgehog, Lesser bush baby, Slender mongoose, Tree squirrel etc. This farm has exceptional nocturnal life. Topography: The topography of the property is predominantly undulating plateau area, with mountain landscape, tremendous 360° vistas, gorges and valleys with rock pools. But still, this is a well-balanced farm with high carrying capacity due to the mixture of sweetveld and sourveld combination and the fact that the property has several types of soil, produces different trees. The property is very well balanced and selected areas on this property were converted into open grassland areas as well as areas that has been managed to stop bush encroachment. It is estimated that ±430 hectares is relative flat and the rest is sloping with gorges edges and some mountain terrain with gorges. Looking at the overall picture, this property is well balanced and has a little bit of everything you need on a farm. Impression: This property is suitable to be used as a lifestyle property as well as an Eco-tourism destination. It is a superb game farm and suitable for sheep and cattle farming as well. The property has been developed into an exclusive wedding venue and private lifestyle farm. It is also suitable for activities like hiking, mountain biking trails, fishing, bird watching and photographic safaris, among others. Any wilderness is vital to mankind and so this is one of the greatest gifts Africa can offer you…a 897hectare of space with unimaginable vistas where you can to take full advantage of this spectacular uninterrupted wilderness. There are no words to describe the true beauty of what this property can offer any investor. Selling Price: The Selling Price is based on several factors pertaining the size, exclusivity and the development. Price: R13.9mill (This price excludes VAT should it be payable)