First glimpse of luxury

MOKOPANE – HOMES in the first residential golf estate in Limpopo offers locals and people residing in surrounding areas a unique opportunity to indulge in a lifestyle that was previously unattainable in the province.

The Thorny Bush Estate lies only minutes away from the town centre of Mokopane, and managing director for the Seeff branch in Mokopane, Christine McGrath, says the need for an estate like this has been clearly demonstrated and their expectations have been far exceeded since well over 125 sales in this estate were made to the local Mokopane market alone.

The estate is fully proclaimed and the phase 1 stands are in the process of being transferred to buyers. Rob Hudson, managing director of Hayes Matkovich Associates (HMA), who are developing the estate, says they were confident that a development model in Mokopane that delivers on a high quality, yet affordable and secure estate living would be in strong demand and that the sales thus far are testimony to that.

“Phase 1A of 103 stands is fully sold out and the bulk services – roads, electricity and water – have been installed for this phase. Phase 1B comprises another 40 properties, of which 15 are still available and will be serviced and ready for transfer in September 2015. Phase 2, comprising 143 erven, will be launched by the end of 2015 and it will also include village stand plot and plan options where buyers can purchase complete two to four bedroom home packages for less than R2 milliion.”

Hudson continues that the buoyant and growing Mokopane economy, which has attracted significant foreign investment, has also been a key positive influence.

“The intention of the development’s sales team is to broaden their marketing activities to the surrounding towns and areas, particularly Polokwane.”

“At only a 30 to 40 minute drive, Thorny Bush Estate is an ideal primary residential proposition for the Polokwane market where there is no comparable residential estate. This will especially appeal to professionals, those with more flexible working hours and those who can perhaps work a day or two from home each week”.

The golf course on the estate is being redesigned and upgraded by Peter Matkovich and three of the new holes are already complete. A total of 286 full title residential erven are all located around the course – existing and new Kameeldoring Country Club – and incorporated into a bio-diversity offset area with species such as Impala, Nyala, Bushbuck and more.

The estate is being completely fenced with 24-hour access control and is in close proximity to well established amenities such as restaurants, shopping centres, schools, doctors and medical facilities.

Thorny Bush also forms part of a wildlife conservancy of over 300 hectare that is owned by Anglo Platinum, to which residents will have full access for walking, mountain biking and fishing on the dam that has been developed into a venue to host international fishing competitions.

The architectural theme of Thorny Bush is broadly described as “contemporary bushveld” and focuses on home designs that use natural materials, textures and colour schemes that blend with the natural kameeldoring bushveld.

At the same time, cutting edge technology and materials are used to create a home that compliments the requirements of modern living with respect to energy efficiency and retaining building cost affordability.

A panel of approved architects, as well as an approved panel of builders will be available to owners to help them build and personalise their homes.

In addition to custom designs, there will be pre-designed plans drafted by the principal architect to the estate.

Owners will be able to choose a plan from this portfolio with associated cost and efficiency benefits.

For more information on Thorny Bush Estate, contact Seeff Mokopane on (015) 491 5123, 083 250 6599 or visit www.thornybushestate.co.za.