This exclusive and tranquil agricultural property is situated in the Crocodile River Reserve in the Hennops River area in Centurion along the R511 and offers a rare opportunity to experience a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle in a suburban setting while still being within reach of urban conveniences. This property is attractive due to its privacy, protected environment, and conservation lifestyle.
This 42.8266 Ha property is easily accessible from the R511 and is located close to all the amenities Centurion has to offer with convenient access to nearby hubs such as Midrand, Fourways, and Hartbeespoort Dam, all within a 30 – 40-minute drive.
The Hennops River area is under formal environmental protection, meaning your land contributes to the preservation of biodiversity, natural landscapes, and water resources meaning you are investing in a sustainable lifestyle.
Potential uses for this property are ideal for eco-tourism ventures or retreats such as a guest house, eco-lodge, or retreat center due to the perfect secluded, scenic, and eco-aligned setting. The serene setting offers opportunities for sustainable living and nature-based activities with some properties already offering trails, game drives, and educational programs.
This comprehensive property offers multiple upmarket living units in a serene rural environment. The improvements include the main manor house with 4 bedrooms, a large 3-bedroom house, a manager’s house, a 5-bedroom staff house, and a warehouse complete with solar power and various storage facilities.
The property has safety measures in place with electric fencing, outside beams, alarms, monitored cameras, and burglar-proofing. Secure access via a controlled estate access gate and a secondary gate to the property adds to the desirability of this property.
Approval was obtained for special consent use for a guest house applicable to one of the residences on the property and consent use for a water bottling plant.
The property has 2 x 5000-liter tanks, and 3 x equipped boreholes with the strongest borehole allowing 35,000 liters per hour to withdraw or 20,000 liters per hour if used for bottling.
The current infrastructure of the property
• Main House
This large home boasts luxury and space on multiple levels with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen with a scullery and pantry, 3 x lounges, 2 x dining rooms, 3 garages, a swimming pool with a heat pump, an established garden with a new state-of-the-art irrigation system, and a squash court. There is air conditioning throughout the house.
• House 2
This beautiful home has consent use as a potential self-catering guesthouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, lounge, dining room, various patios, a double garage, ample parking, and an established garden.
• Manager House
The manager's house offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a lounge.
• Staff House
The staff house consists of 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a patio.
• Warehouse / Storage
The large warehouse situated on the property is complete with a solar power system with special consent for use for a potential water bottling plant.
• Storage
There are various storage facilities on the property.
This idyllic property promises more than just a home - it promises a lifestyle of tranquility and convenience, wrapped up in serene views and modern comforts. Combining an intimate small-town feel with easy access to the city, Hennops River is the perfect location to rest, relax and rejuvenate.
The Crocodile River Reserve Protected Environment aims to preserve the area's biodiversity and natural landscapes. Properties within this reserve are subject to environmental regulations and have some land-use restrictions and limitations on construction, agriculture, and other activities that could impact the environment. It is advisable to consult with local authorities or environmental agencies to understand the specific regulations applicable to the property.
Properties in the Crocodile River Reserve
There are several superb properties in the Crocodile River Reserve (CRR). Created in 2019, the CRR comprises Hennops River, Roodekrans, Doornrandje, Rhenosterspruit and other farming areas. A total of some 130 farms make up the Reserve, ranging from 8 hectares to 80 hectares.
The CRR is a Lifestyle or Eco Estate. Although zoned agricultural, farming on any scale is not permitted. To protect the grass and the environment generally, you may only develop 5% of any property.
Property Description
Main House
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathroom
• Kitchen (Scullery & Pantry)
• 3 x Lounges
• 2 x Living Rooms
• 2 x Guest Toilets
• Foyer
• 3 x Garages
• Swimming Pool
• Squash Court
House 2 (Guest House)
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Kitchen
• Scullery
• Living Room
• Lounge
• Double Garage
• 2 x Aircons
• Irrigation System
Manager House
• 3 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathroom
• Guest Toilet
• Kitchen
• Lounge
Staff House
• 5 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Passage
• Patio
Property Features
• 3-Phase electricity
• 3 x Boreholes (Equipped)
• Water storage tanks
• Storage
• Workshop
• 40 KVA Silent Generator
• Solar Power System (60 x 550W Panels, 3 x 15 KVA Inverters & 2 x 40 KWH Batteries)
• 18 x AI battery pack radio frequency operated offsite monitored cameras
• Special Use Consent Approval available on request – Guest House & Water Bottling Plant
• Property plans are available on request