R23,500,000

R23,500,000

701Ha Farm For Sale in Bela Bela
5
Garages
Lucille Swart
Steve Swart

VAT Registered 701ha Valley Lodge / farm for sale.

Web Ref. BEL-RS00877
Land size 701.00 Ha
Monthly Bond Repayment
R250,610.96
The best that mother nature has to offer is this hidden gem nestled in a valley of the Waterberg.
With the owners love of the surroundings and land, they poured their soul and heart into the development of their own “Valley Lodge”.

How does it sound to escape the crazy city life, to enjoy many sunsets / sundowners while watching the game walking past the Sundowners spot… to game drive through the valleys and across the mountain’s, realizing life is good…

2.4m electrified fence in good condition.

500ha treated for bankrotbos and pluisiesbos. Fence growth has been treated with poison for last 3 years to prevent growth.

Entrance – 2x gate motors with keypads to control access.

Water – Waterberg, so sufficient water supply. Stream on southern boundary.
2x retaining walls (leaking enough to ensure flow throughout most dry seasons) and a lovely small waterfall are features.
Earth dam near entrance – fed by pipe from retaining wall above. Sealed with Bentonite. Stocked with tilapia.

2x boreholes on solar. Bottom pump electrified as well. The top pump not electrified, but compatible to run off electricity. Not tested, but boreholes estimated at 5,000 l/h & 2,500 l/h.

Bottom borehole pumps into storage dam above lodge – gravity feeds to Manager’s residence, Lodge and workers area. Electrified pumping from there to corner storage dam via a middle storage dam and house at the top in case of emergency.

The top borehole pumps into corner storage dam – gravity feed to house. The 4th storage dam is at the house for garden irrigation. This dam is fed from the corner dam, but mostly from water being pumped via a solar pump

5x Waterholes.

Computerized irrigation system with pressure pumps at Manager’s residence, Lodge and house.

Electricity – Eskom 3-phase. 1 step-up and 2 step-down transformers.

Firefighting / lightning detectors / gas.
2x firefighting machines. Extinguishers meeting requirements. Fire hoses at Lodge/store and house. 2x Firefighters refill stations strategically positioned on the farm.

Valid building certificate as these are tested annually.

Lightning detectors installed and tested as required – certificates available.

Gas installations certificates available.

100m shooting range – proper shooting bench – left and right hand and roof. ATA/DTL trap clay target range per standard.
Sundowner spot – Seating, storeroom and bathroom with basin. Braai area. Solar lighting.

Veld & Grazing
Mostly sourveld. Supplement feeding during winter. Several feeding throughs with rollers for dipping.
Beautiful vistas and valleys.

Manager’s house- completed 2020:
3x bedroom – main bedroom en-suite with private stoep.
Children’s / guest bathroom.
Large lounge/dining room open plan with kitchen – gas stove.
Laundry / washing up room.
Large stoep with built-in-braai.
Double carport.
Fenced.
Internet installation.
High pressure solar geyser.
Irrigation system.

This farm offers fully equipped and furnished chalets with premium finishes. The secured, enclosed Valley Lodge includes access to a communal pool and boma with fire pit and accommodation.
In total the farm can host 22 people across 5 locations.

Lodge sleeps 22-24
Well-established and growing client base.
Fenced.
Swimming pool.
Well maintained garden.
Braai boma.
Internet with wi-fi enhancers.
Alarm system.
Most loose items (furniture, bedding, utensils, etc. included).

Accommodation can generate good income – Fully Equipped and furnished:

Buffalo Lodge - people - R4 000 p/n
Large stoep.
4x – en suite bedrooms.
Dining room / entrance.
Lounge with gas fireplace.
Bar area with guest toilet.
Large conference room.
Well equipped kitchen – 2x4 burner gas cooking tops. 1x electric oven.
Large loft with DSTV, old pool table, coaches and library.
Walk- in-safe


Kudu Chalet 1 – 2-people - R1 000 p/n
Well-equipped kitchenette on stoep.
Large bedroom with reading corner.
Bathroom en-suite.
Old generation aircon.
Bas braai

Warthog Chalet 2 – 4-people R2 000 p/n
Well-equipped kitchenette on stoep.
2x Bedrooms, en-suite.
Braai-afdak.

Zebra Chalet 3 – 4-people R1 800 p/n
Well-equipped kitchenette on stoep.
1x large bedroom (4 single beds), en-suite.
Braai-afdak.

Giraffe Chalet 4 – 4-people R2 000 p/n
Well-equipped kitchenette on stoep.
2x bedrooms, en-suite.
Braai-afdak.

Store and workers area.
Furniture store – 2x roomed building with windows.
Store consisting of 3 stores (1 very large with 2 roller doors) and 2 carports. Storage area at back for storing pipes, wood and vehicles. No doors.

3x workers houses.

Large store – 3 large areas, 1 includes an inspection pit (TLB, tractors, etc. stored in these areas) no doors. 1x large store with sliding door, 1x workshop (most tools/equipment included), 1x laundry, slaughtering area with 3x3 cool room and a well-equipped butchery.

Jo-jo with pump for diesel storage.
37kva generator for lodge.
Lodge alarm covers workshop, butchery and laundry.
Fenced.

House (None of the furniture/tools/bedding/curtains/etc. included).
5x garages. Double carport.

Workers house with feedstore.
Fenced garden
Alarm
Internet and wi-fi enhancers.
DSTV
Vegetable garden – 40% shade netting
Braai boma.
Computerized irrigation
Jukskei pits
3x 50000litres jo-jo’s
37kva generator
Swimming pool with heating panels.
Lounge with built-in braai and cherry wood bar.
Large dining room – can fit 2 dining room tables, including gas fireplace.
Lounge – gas fireplace (loose standing) not included.
Double kitchen with 5-burner gas stove and electric oven.
Cellar
Guest toilet
Large braai room – built-in braai and pizza oven. Gas braai included with extractor fan.
4x Storerooms
4x en-suite bedrooms
2x loft bedrooms
Garden cottage – en-suite
Main bedroom suite – large bedroom, large dressing room, passage with built-in cupboards, full bathroom, study, linen cupboard
Laundry

Equipment / vehicles – included in transaction - Detailed list on request.
Asset lists on request.

Nooitgedacht area’s 2-way radio tower on the farm. Base and hand-held radios included. No fee as radio tower on the farm.

Game (Estimated) – P3 Exemption and Buffalo Permits in place:
19x Buffalo
5x Giraffe
+20 Eland
3x Roan
4x Sable
+12 Kudu
2 Gemsbok
+4 Waterbok
+25 Zebras
+45 Bluewildebeest
5x Red Hartebeest
+10 Njala
+9 Springbok
+15 Blesbok
+25 Impala

Other game seen:
Baboon, vervet monkey, mountain reedbuck, bushbuck, duiker, steenbok, brown hyena, jackal, leopard, klipspringer, porcupine, bushpic, warthog, erdvark.

Activities:
Game drive.
Sundowner Game drive. Guided Quad bike game drive. Trap Clay shooting. Jnr Compound bow shooting. Catch * release Tilapia fishing. (.22) Rifle plonking challenge.

Contact us for a detailed presentation of this amazing property. This is an absolutely “must see and experience” property not to be missed out on.

Features

Interior
Exterior
5 Garages
2 Parkings
Pet Friendly
Pool
Sizes
Land Size 701 Ha
Additional Amenities
Alarm System
Backup Water
Built In Braai
Fireplace
Irrigation System
Entrance Hall
Family / TV Room
Garden Flat
Guest Toilet
Lapa
Pantry
Access Gate
Electric Fencing
Fence
Garden
Scenic View
Listing Info
Date Listed 04-07-24
Time Listed 13:37

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