Property Type: Luxurious Game and Hunting Farm
Size: 1054
Area: In the heart of the bushveld area of Marken, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Marken is an easy 3H15min drive from Gauteng.
Developments:
This 1054 ha property is a combination farm of exquisite private lodging and the occasional hunting that does occur as a means of good game farm management as well as a potential good source of income.
Main Lodge:
The main lodge can also be described as the main house – it is a dream lifestyle home that is seriously much desirable!! This main house is a super luxurious double story Lodge with 7 x huge bedrooms, and every bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. This mansion has a 270° view from a rocky outcrop.
Ground Floor – There is a massive, large open plan kitchen area with a
separate washup and scullery. There is the lounge and dining area with a fireplace and a Bar. There is also an additional but smaller dining area.
On the ground floor there are 3 bedrooms as well as a Private Cinema too. Each bedroom has a door that leads to a massive veranda that joins the front of the house where there are plenty and ample lounge areas, 2 x Swimming pools (1 x Pool is heated) as well as 2 x BBQ Boma with a bonfire pit.
There is a big entertainment area with patio, a Study and billiard room. This mansion also has 5 x garages, a Pool and lapa.
First Floor – Two separate staircases lead to the upper floor. The one staircase leads to the main bedroom while the other staircase leads to the other 3 bedrooms. All off the upper floor bedrooms have doors that open to a veranda with unimaginable views and vistas.
The main bedroom opens to its own private verandah with an entertainment area, fireplace, small kitchen and private lounge as well – made for kings!!
Chalet:
A short walk from the main Lodge is a 2 Bedroom Chalet. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. There is a large open plan Kitchen, Lounge and Dining room with an additional bathroom and toilet area as they bring in additional beds if there is a need for more accommodation. This house’s finishes are also very, very modern.
Other Developments:
There is a 5-vehicle covered parking area, 2 x Staff Rooms as well as a laundry area.
There is also a slaughtering room, a cold room and a salt room. Additional staff housing is also on the property and could host more than 10 staff. There are also additional store and storage rooms.
Water:
This property has 4 x boreholes which are equipped. Some are equipped with electrical motors while the large borehole has its own Solar system. The property has 6 game drinking points, 1 x Large Earth Dam and 1 x Cement Reservoir.
The boreholes deliver: 1 x 3300 liters / hour, 1 x 4100 liters / hour and 1 x 14600 liters / hour.
Fences:
The farm’s boundary fence is 2.4m high, 21 stands. All game fencing is according to the requirements of nature conservation, and the fencing is electrified.
Game:
The following game does occur naturally on the open property:
Eland ±25
Waterbuck ±35
Oryx ±15
Buffalo ±32
R/H beest ±4
Nyala ±30
Sable ±4
B/W Beest ±90
Golden W/Beest ±50
Blessbuck ±26
Roan ±3
Mountain Reedbuck ±5
Kudu ±40
Impala ±500
Zebra ±45
Giraffe ±16
Springbuck ±6
Free roaming Game:
Duiker, 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.
Note: The owner did not do a formal game count, but he believed that these game numbers are very conservative and believes it is accurate.
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 are well maintained.
Electricity:
The property has 2x Eskom transformers (1 x 100KVA and 1 x 25 KVA). There is an industrial 3-phase generator and solar panels for uninterrupted power supply.
Impression:
300 hectares of the property went through a de-bushing process – selective bush clearing was done which process enhanced the grazing capacity. There are several Huning Hides all over the property. This property is well developed, well designed and it is a joy to experience the wildlife on this jewel.
There is an estimated area of ± 90 hectares with expansive views over a Mountain range in the distance and this is also where the Lodge is built on. This Private Game Farm is for the more discerned buyer. This property certainly sets the standard in terms of an exclusive wilderness experience – and you can own and enjoy all of this for yourself!
Selling Price:
The Selling Price is based on several factors pertaining recent farms sales in the area, exclusivity and taking in consideration the costs of current developments of such a high standard.
Price R35mill (excludes VAT and transfer fees)
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