Escape the city | 4 Spectacular bushveld homes in Limpopo

In need of a bushveld escape? From Hoedspruit to Thabazimbi, Bela Bela and Hartbeespoort, these homes offer a place to soothe your soul…

Hoedspruit

Well-situated a stone’s throw from Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit is known for its majestically beautiful bushveld sunsets. The town is small but vibrant with interesting people making a living here. Two rivers flow all year round - the mighty Olifants River and the Blyde River.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate offers serene views, an African boma, fireplace and pool. It is selling for R4.35 million - click here to view.

Hoedspruit is arguably the fastest growing inland hub, with an active residential property market, says Pam Golding Properties area principal, Engela van Staden.

"We are the ‘Safari Capital’ of the world. Our key selling point is definitely the bushveld – be it the plains game or big five, people just love the lifestyle and tranquillity of the bush. The weather is good, we have lovely open spaces and offer a good selection of schools – including five primary and four high schools, a broad selection of interesting shops and restaurants, internet and also security,” says Van Staden. 

This home in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a cottage and sparkling pool. It is on the market for R5.9 million - click here to view.

Hoedspruit also offers a wide variety of sports options, golf, tennis, squash, trail runs, mountain bike routes and birding clubs.

Leeupoort vakansie dorp - Thabazimbi

Located between Bela-Bela and Thabazimbi is Leeupoort Vakansie Dorp.

Perfect for weekenders, this spacious home in Leeupoort, Thabazimbi has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large balcony ideal for entertainment. It is selling for R1.155 million - click here to view.

This is a popular game reserve estate, especially for weekenders or retired people. The average full title stand is about 400m and priced around the R1 million mark with a homestead. The estate has various clubs, the Park Run is held weekly therefore a sense of community is enhanced. It’s a true bushveld retreat, says Assis Pontes, Pam Golding Properties area principal in Lephalale.

Sable hills - Lephalale

Located in the Waterberg Biosphere some 40km South of Lephalale is Sable Hills.

Boasting spectacular sunset views into the bushveld, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Lephalale Rural offers a pool and verandah. It is on the market for R3.5 million - click here to view.

Perfect for a country escape, this is a 2 200ha eco-estate and has a variety of facilities and advantages which range from a gym/clubhouse to outlook points where you can absorb the Waterberg’s panoramic views and even prime fishing spots along the Mogol River.

Wildlife roams freely and it’s your opportunity to own your own game farm and enjoy the privileges, without the hassles and responsibilities of running the farm yourself, says Pontes.

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