Property description

If you have ever dreamt of owning a piece of Africa where lions roar and elephants trumpet, dream no longer! A well-known movie started with the words " I had a farm in Africa....." This could be a reality for you as well! 

A rare opportunity has arisen to own 30 Ha of private land in Big 5 Country forming part of Grietjie Private Nature Reserve. Grietjie Private Nature Reserve spans +/-2700Ha and forms a region of the Balule Game Reserve, which covers around 55,000 hectares. This area is part of the Greater Kruger National Park, with Balule being a member of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR), including Klaserie, Timbavati, and Umbabat. These reserves are interconnected with Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely between them.  

Grietjie Private Nature Reserve is also a protected area; a protected area is a geographically defined space, legally recognized and managed to ensure the long-term conservation of nature, including its associated ecosystem services and cultural values. These areas, which include national parks, nature reserves, and marine protected areas, are vital for biodiversity conservation and ecological infrastructure. This protection has been endorsed on the property title deeds. This property spans over 30 hectares and provides views of the surrounding bushveld, a private waterhole and reservoir, and Grietjie mountain/koppie, offering both privacy and natural beauty.  

The property features a main residence and two additional houses/cottages. The main residence has three generously sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, an outdoor shower. A spacious lounge, family room, TV room, dining area, and study. The farm-style kitchen comes complete with a walk-in pantry and a scullery, while a separate laundry room adds convenience. The front veranda presents views of the plain with private floodlit waterhole, Grietjie Berg (small mountain) and surrounding bushveld.  

The 2nd house/cottage offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan living area, a beautiful kitchen and dining space, a veranda, and a charming outdoor bathroom.  

The 3rd house/cottage has one bedroom with a bathroom, open living space, kitchen, veranda, and a separate laundry room, perfect for guests or a property manager. 

All the houses have been renovated, and all rooms are airconditioned for convenience on hot summer days.  

The property is equipped with six lock-up garages, storage rooms, large workshop and seven undercover parking bays for additional vehicles or game viewer vehicles.  

A small freestanding hobby room/office is also available.  

For relaxation and entertainment, there is a sparkling swimming pool, complemented by a luxurious Lapa with a kitchenette and a boma area with a fire pit and braai. All this overlooks the private floodlit water hole and the large reservoir where elephants come to quench their thirst! This area is truly under African skies where life-long memories are made while a bonfire crackles.....  

The property is powered by a 15kw solar plant, with inverters and battery backup system, operating off the grid. Eskom prepaid power and a permanently installed generator provide secondary backup should the need arise. All hot water and food preparation needs are supplied by LP gas.  

Water for both animals and the household is obtained from two strong boreholes. There are 7 boreholes in total (5 not used or equipped). Water storage for home consumption is in tanks with a capacity of 15 000 liters The reservoir, where elephants and giraffes drink, is supplied by its own borehole. Seasonal rainfall fills an earth dam and natural pan.  

The property boasts an extensive private road network and the whole is drivable. You also have access to all the public roads within Grietjie Private Nature Reserve to explore further afield. Grietjie PNR is one of the few reserves that allow members access to the mighty Olifants River, where picnics/sundowners can be enjoyed. Should you wish to enjoy a private sundowner with friends and family, the property has its own private boma on the banks of the dry riverbed which forms one of the boundaries of the property. This setting offers idyllic African sunsets!  

Don't miss the chance to own this exceptional property. You no longer must watch Wildlife game drives streaming on your television daily, but you can be doing your own game drive in Big 5 country that you own! The dream can become your reality!  

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