25 ha Smallholding in Lanseria and surrounds

This classic, architect designed 2-storey house on top of a hill in the Crocodile River Reserve is full of character. Its style is Italian Chateau, timeless, calm, and stately. The house, cottage and offices are surrounded by lush, landscaped gardens. The interior is terracotta tiled throughout and the living area is open plan. Upstairs are the main bedroom with dressing room and ensuite bathroom, private lounge with fireplace, large terrace, and a viewing gallery and reading area. Downstairs are 2 more bedrooms opening onto the garden, 2 bathrooms, and a massive kitchen with pantry and scullery. The open plan lounges and dining area with a beautiful feature fireplace open onto a covered patio with wonderful views. The interior has poplar ceilings, and a stunning yellow wooden staircase. The kitchen has a granite island and counter tops, large gas stove, and 2 ovens.

The exterior is charming, with wooden windows and sliding wooden shutters, and shaded walkways. Great care has been taken to conserve water which is collected from the roof into a 2500 litre underground tank and fed to 4 rainwater tanks. There is a strong borehole and a reservoir of 10000 litre with a water softener system.

A charming driveway leads from the electric gate, powered by solar panels, to the house and office, where there is ample parking. A large pool sits in the landscaped gardens.

The large open-plan, L-shaped office is in a separate building, across the gravel courtyard. The office has a kitchen and bathroom which could be converted into a cottage. There is also a cottage attached, with a large bedroom, a bathroom, and a large veranda.

There is a staff room with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. There are also 3 storerooms with solar energisers.

An electric fence surrounds the 1,5 hectare dwelling area, and wireless beams surround the perimeter. Outside the fence are two large ''sheds'' that could be converted into workshops, meeting/classrooms or even cottages.

This magnificent property is ideal for a family, a work-from-home, or a home with income producing cottages. It offers tranquillity, safety, and gracious living.

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The Crocodile River Reserve was created in late 2019 and, although this property is zoned as a farm, commercial farming is not allowed. The Reserve is really an Eco or Lifestyle estate, where owners may develop only a small portion, leaving the rest so that the wild game can roam freely.

The Reserve is well managed and charged with protecting the pristine grasslands and environment. Game roams the reserve freely and access to the entire area is restricted. In the longer term the entire reserve will be fenced and protected, making this the ideal place to get that peace and quiet without threat of development or intruders.

This farm is in the Crocodile River Reserve, which has many advantages:

1. Properties in the Reserve are largely protected from land claims

2. There is a management authority (MA) which looks after the reserve, attending to all legal matters (the reserve was gazetted in November 2019 and is a reality). The MA protects the ecosystem in the reserve, ensures that rules are observed and protects the area from land invasions (which is enshrined in the constitution). The MA also represents the interests of the owners/members in all matters.

3. The reserve has the highest biodiversity rating given, which makes it very special. It is primarily pristine grasslands.

4. There are significant tax benefits - the Income Tax Act, section 37 C and D allow owners to offset the value of the land over 25 years. There are no rates on the land, only the improvements (buildings) and maintenance of the land in order to preserve the reserve can be claimed against income (via a maintenance claim form which is submitted to the MA).

5. Members of the reserve are bound by the constitution. The intention is to protect the ecosystem which means no commercial farming is permitted. Owners are encouraged to allow free movement of game (eland, blesbok, warthog, kudu, impala, duiker, waterbuck, wildebeest, etc), so fencing of the full plot is discouraged. Fencing around the buildings is, of course, permitted, and this could include quite a large area.

6. It is important to note that here is a usage restriction of 5%, which means that only 5% of the land may be disturbed, the remainder must be left untouched. This means that most dwellings are entirely private, no neighbours close by. A place to simply enjoy the tranquility of life in a Reserve. An eco-estate lifestyle is enjoyed by residents, all within 20 minutes of Fourways and Centurion.

For further information please see the Crocodile River Reserve website.

What is certain is that land in the reserve will become significantly more valuable over time, so it is an excellent time to purchase a property in the Reserve.

Schools:

There are several good schools within a short distance of the Reserve, including:

Laerskool Hennopsrivier (6 mins)

Amberfield College (14 mins)

Laerskool Uitsig (17 mins)

Pinnacle College, Copperleaf (10 mins)

Wierda Park Christian Nursery School (18 mins)

Empro Academy (18 mins)

Centurion Secondary School (19 mins)

Heronbridge College (12 mins)

Spark Centurion Primary School (18 mins)

Abbots College (23 mins)

Curro Thatchfield High School (15 mins)

Centurion Montessori School (23 mons)

Centurion and Fourways both have extensive shopping and entertainment facilities and are just a short drive away. There are also restaurants, small shops and other facilities in the immediate area.