Location
Set in the Mpumalanga Highlands between Dullstroom and Lydenburg, the 63 hectare property is midway between O R Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport and the Kruger National Park. An idyllic country environment between mountains and river with easy access off the R540, the estate lies at the foot of the Long Tom Pass and the start of the world renowned Panorama Route.
Established lodge with a reputation for excellence
Stonecutters Lodge has been established for more than 25 years and has a well-deserved 4 - Star grading. The estate has two trout dams and three kilometres of perennial meandering river. This is a destination for the discerning guest, a trout lodge with a gracious country ambience. There is luxurious accommodation for up to 23 guests in 2 family houses and six studios suitable for couples. Stone Manor is the hub with elegant reception rooms and modern conference facilities.
Eco-Estate Development
The cherry on top is the development opportunity. There are an additional 24 registered free-hold title stands in an approved land development area. The stands vary in size from 1000 to 1500 square meters. There are no housing mix restrictions and no land claims. Electricity is secured by a recently installed Solar plant completely de-linked from Eskom and backed up by a 63 Kva Volvo generator. The water rights are sufficient for the development. The development area is surrounded by an internal 2 km electric fence and is zoned along its length for ease of maintenance.
Quick Overview of the 31 Stands
- K recently upgraded11 freehold title stands of 1000 m²
- 2 freehold title stands of 1225 m²
- 10 freehold title stands of 1200 m²
- 3 improved stands of 498 m² (Cobbles studios)
- 1 improved stand of 1427 m² (Trout House with separate boma structure)
- 1 improved stand of 1500 m² (Stone Cottage)
- 1 improved stand of 5646 m² (Stone Manor, lodge buildings and garaging)
- 1 improved stand of 57.7 hectares common area with services building comprising of a laundry, furniture store, staff rooms, ablutions, kitchen, workshop
- Solar system backed up to a 64 Kw Volvo diesel generator supplies independent power (de-linked from Eskom), 2010m of electric fencing, security system, digital cameras, 2 equipped boreholes (2000l per hour), 2 fly-fishing dams, weir deck, bird hide and many other features
A unique opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a going hospitality concern that generates an income to cover costs while further development is underway. Alternatively, the existing houses could be immediately available for sale to home-owners and development could commence on the 24 development stands. It is with regret that the owners bring this unique estate to market, but at 70 years of age, retirement beckons and it is time to pass on the baton!