BB699 - An African Tuli Farm of Two Rivers [Ref. BB699]

We invite you to invest in Botswana, in a freehold -full title Tuli-Limpopo river frontage lifestyle property maintained to high standards.

IMPRESSION:

The farm is an unusual very pretty farm in that its one boundary is a long stretch of the Limpopo River, but it has the secondary river running right through the property. This extensive riverine component supports a considerable diversity of wildlife and enhances the overall appeal of the farm. It is a lifestyle opportunity as it has been tastefully developed for owner luxury living in a beautiful safe environment. Three staff have been employed on the property for 30 years, and could be taken over, thus no knowledge to maintain a farm is required.

 SIZE: 

Approx. 690 Ha

FARM TYPE AND OWNERSHIP:   

Full title free hold property

 LOCATION:                        

Tuli Block – Limpopo River, Republic of Botswana.

WATER:

 There are two equipped boreholes producing drinkable sweet water.                  

2,5km plus Limpopo River frontage and 3.5 km Secondary River cutting through the farm. There are two weirs on the secondary river and one weir on the Limpopo damming up water, creating a suitable habitat for aquatic wildlife.

Water rights granted to extract water from both rivers.

ELECTRICITY

BPC national grid electricity is supplied, backed-up by a large generator that  automatically kicks in to power all the buildings in a power failure situation is on standby.

DEVELOPMENTS

 MAIN DWELLING:

The main house ground floor measures approx. 160 sq. meters, a double   story, thatched roof, air-conditioned house with under floor heating. It is situated between the two rivers on a rise at the center of the farm

The house has 3 bedrooms, one with doors opening onto a wooden deck,

3  bathrooms, 2 lounges, 2 studies, dining room, a well equipped kitchen and pantry

Upstairs measures approx. 105 sq. meters.

It is accessed by a timber staircase leading to a mezzanine open reading   room with piano, office, master bedroom,  en-suite with double sink vanity wc, inside and outside shower, with a small sitting room off the bedroom.

Large swimming pool with lapa and cooking area beside the house.

 OTHER BUILDINGS

 Self-contained, guest cottage with air-conditioning and under floor heating.

A quirky eclectic cottage overlooking a waterhole.

A traditional African roundhouse with outside bathroom and barbeque area..

Managers brick house with 2 bedrooms.

Staff quarters, consisting of 8 rooms, a boma and bathrooms. Water and electricity supplied.

There is also a cold room, cool storeroom, laundry, garage etc. BPC

Thatch parking area for game vehicles.

Large thatched working area, with a hydraulic vehicle lift, a kiln and ramps etc.

Large storeroom for all the farm equipment with parking area for 4 vehicles, tractor. etc.

Security camera system and security lights all around the house.

Communication:  Cell phone signal from South Africa and Satellite Wi-Fi.

GAME –Free roaming

Kudu, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, bushbuck, impala, steenbok, duiker, warthog, hippo, leopard, caracal,

civet, genet, wild cat, brown hyena, spotted hyena, black backed jackal, aardvark, honey badger, baboon, vervet monkey, cape clawless otter and other small species.

BIRDS:

There are over 360 species sighted, some rare and iconic species including the African Fish Eagle.

 REPTILES:

Large crocodiles in the rivers, water monitor lizards and python and other indigenous snakes

FISH

Both rivers have an abundance of catfish and bream (tilapia)

HUNTING for Venison

The law pertaining to landowner privileges applies to this property, allowing the owner or designated individual to hunt a permitted quota of the plains game.

FENCING

A well-maintained 1.2 m cattle fence to keep cattle out and allow the game to move freely

 VEGETATION:

Bushveld and riverine savannah in excellent condition as it has not had any grazing livestock for the last 30 years.

Trees like Leadwood, Mashatu, Tamboti, and Knob thorn, Mopani, Acacia Varieties  and Combretum compliments the bushveld habitat.

There are many cleared walking trails and lots of lookout places along the Limpopo River.

TOPOGRAPHY:

Flat to undulating with sweet bushveld and great vistas.

LOOSE ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE SALE OF THE RANCH:

Please request loose items list

SELLING PRICE

 Price: BWP 14.9million

 PLUS BOTSWANA TRANSFER TAXES FOR NON-CITIZENS.