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Escape to bushveld living on a 1,000 ha private reserve in Bela Bela with panoramic mountain and valley views, a private waterhole attracting wildlife, and a separate en-suite cottage.
Rock-Built 3-Bedroom House with En-Suite Cottage – 1000 ha Private Nature Reserve, Bela Bela
This exceptional rock-built residence, complete with a separate en-suite cottage, is set within a pristine 1000 ha private nature reserve in Bela Bela, offering privacy, tranquility, and some of the finest panoramic mountain and valley views in the area.
Main House Accommodation
The main house features three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own bathroom for complete comfort and privacy The main bedroom and the 3rd bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The second and third bedrooms have a loft room as well.
The open-plan living area integrates a modern kitchen equipped with an ice maker, fridge, Smeg electric oven/ gas stove combo and dishwasher. This flows into a dining room and lounge with a built-in braai, perfect for relaxed entertaining. A practical scullery doubles as a secure strong room, ideal for storing valuables when away.
An additional separate dining room includes its own built-in braai and flows onto a fully enclosed verandah fitted with staggered doors and mosquito nets, allowing year-round enjoyment of the outdoors while protected from insects.
Exceptional Outdoor Features
The property enjoys three private lookout points on-site, each furnished with tables and benches, offering breathtaking elevated views over mountains and valleys – widely regarded as among the best in Bela Bela. The lookout points overlook dams where animals frequently visit. A waterhole situated right at the house attracts wildlife, creating a captivating bushveld experience directly from your doorstep.
En-Suite Cottage
The detached cottage provides versatile additional accommodation with an air-conditioned bedroom, loft area, en-suite bathroom, and a table with chairs – perfect for guests, family, or as a private retreat.
Off-Grid Power & Utilities
Fully self-sufficient and off-grid form Eskom, the home is powered by two solar systems with a combined capacity of 25kW inverters, 25kW battery storage, and 16 solar panels. Hot water is supplied by three gas geysers. Water is provided by the reserve. The booster pump delivering reliable 3-bar pressure throughout the property.
Security & Additional Features
Security and safety is well addressed with CCTV cameras, alarm monitoring, and two lightning arrestors. A dedicated tool room offers excellent storage for maintenance equipment and gardening tools.
The property is sold fully furnished (personal items to be removed), ready for immediate occupation.
Ownership & Levies
Held under a share block scheme, monthly levies cover water supply and municipal taxes. No separate rates and taxes are payable. Insurance is excluded and calculated according to the property’s insured value. No transfer duty is payable as a share transfer transaction will be applicable, that is an enormous saving.
The Reserve
The Private Nature Reserve is situated in a Malaria free zone, making all outdoor activities safe for adults and children alike. The list of activities available for you to enjoy include, but are not limited to: self-drive game drives, 4×4 (easy routes), wildlife photography, mountain biking (bring your own bike), hiking trails for walking or jogging, star gazing, fishing (catch and release) and bird watching.
This bush-lovers paradise hosts a wide variety of bird and animal life including many antelope species (kudu, impala, nyala, klipspringer, wildebeest, bushbuck, waterbuck, red hartebeest) as well as zebra and giraffe. The reserve is also home to many of the smaller mammals which you would expect in a typical savanna/bushveld biome such as warthog, bushpig, porcupine, brown hyena and jackal to mention a few. A decision was made by shareholders to exclude large or dangerous animals in order for families and children to be able to jog, cycle and walk around the farm in safety. However, a leopard has occasionally been spotted and we believe the farm has hosted a number of her litters over the years.
Only serious buyers with proof of funds will be considered for this rare, views-orientated, off-grid bushveld sanctuary.
Listed for sale at R4,830,000
Compared with 54 active listings in Bela Bela.
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Priced 43% above the local median — but still inside the typical range for Bela Bela.
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Bela Bela Rural offers a tranquil, bushveld lifestyle characterized by spacious properties and proximity to world-class natural hot springs and wildlife reserves, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers seeking a peaceful residential environment.
