Farm for Sale in Rooiberg

Description

Well-hidden inner farm of nearly 1200Ha located in the sought-after Rooiberg Bewaria area near Thabazimbi. A lodge and owner’s house in a class of its own, set amongst gigantic boulders and rock formations with interleading decks & pathways from one area to the other. Simply breathtaking views as the lodge & chalets are perched high, ensuring magical 360º sights onto the majestic Waterberg mountainous surrounds. Attention to detail makes this one a leading contender in the eco-tourism whilst being an equally notable role player within the game hunting / breeding arena. Blessed with huge Wild Fig, Marula, Paperbark & Leadwood trees amongst many other species too. Seasonal mountain streams meander throughout the farm, criss-crossing pathways whilst creating crystal clear ponds and natural water features between the sand & rock creations. Infrastructure is well-kept and in good condition, consisting of the following: MAIN LODGE & ACCOMMODATION: • Reception • Entertainment area with lounge, dining area & bar • Kitchen with pantry • Patio with shade-net • Braai boma overlooking valley below • 6 x Spacious chalets, each with en-suite bathroom and patio (1 x Self catering unit with separate kitchen / dining area / boma) • Large pool with sun-deck • Visitors parking with lit pathways OWNER’S VILLA: (Could easily be used as a 2nd lodge) • Covered patio / lounge with immaculate views • Kitchen with pantry & scullery • Outside thatched dining area • Inside diner & lounge with dual sided fireplace • Guest toilet • Main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and outside shower with endless views • 2 x Large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms • Thatched braai lapa / boma overlooking valley below • Covered parking bays MANAGER’S HOUSE: • Lounge • Kitchen / dining room with separate laundry • 3 x Bedrooms • 2½ x Bathrooms (main en-suite) • Large open plan loft • Covered patio • Covered parking OUTER BUILDINGS: • Workshop with vehicle service pit • Slaughter facility with small butchery and 2 x cold rooms • Feed store with overhang & covered parking for tractor and implement storage • Worker’s accommodation REMOTE BUSH-CAMP: (Not in use – needs attention) Though not in use for some time, this private, remote bush-camp will take very little time & effort to provide additional accommodation for hunters or environmental study groups alike. • Communal entertainment area with boma, kitchen, bar, dining area, etc. • Male / female ablutions • 6 x rooms with en-suite bathrooms • Swimming pool • Walled garden ELECTRICITY: 3-Phase Eskom transformer although the lodge and owner’s villa are mainly on solar power with the following installed: • 2 x 12kW SunSync inverters • 5 x 4,8kWh Lithium batteries • 48 x Solar panels In addition to the above, there is a 60kVA standby generator installed. WATER: There are 7 x boreholes of which 5 are equipped. (3 x Solar) Endless seasonal streams that flow during the rainy season whilst 3 x earth dams accumulate rainwater for animal usage. Several drinking cribs are strategically located across the farm and within breeding camps. GAME / FENCING / LIVE-STOCK: There are 2 x breeding camps measuring 15 and 24Ha respectively whilst 2 x interleading game handling bomas ensure ease of handling and capturing game. The following game (estimated no’s) are included in the asking price: • 40 x Buffalo • 300 x Impala • 9 x Sable (all male) • 50 x Zebra • 22 x Giraffe • 30 x Waterbuck • 6 x Ostrich • Several plains-game species such as blesbok, kudu, nyala, blue & golden wildebeest, etc – owner not sure about the quantities of these. • Loads of smaller game such as duiker, klipspringer, steenbok, warthog, etc. LOOSE ASSETS: Lodge as well as owner’s villa will remain fully furnished & equipped, only personal items to be removed. The following items are also included in the asking price: • 1 x Toyota Hilux game viewer • 1 x Toyota Land Cruiser game viewer • Various implements such as fire fighter, slasher, hammermill, etc. OWNERSHIP: 1 x Consolidated title deed, registered in a trust that is VAT registered. (VAT excluded from asking price if applicable)