Boschhoek Mountain Reserve residential nature estate

A unique 1,500-hectare bush retreat in the Waterberg, only an hour and a half from Pretoria and two hours from Johannesburg, Boschhoek Mountain Estate forms part of Unesco’s Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and offers residents a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Gauteng city life – and offers management some unusual opportunities.  Boschhoek’s nature is absolutely stunning – a world on its own with almost 1500 hectares of mountains, vistas, plains, waterfalls, and streams. It is with good reason that Boschhoek forms part of Unesco’s Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.15 stands remain, plus another two that will be made available going forward. Prices vary between R1 mil and R1.5 mil, with price differences relating to views and seclusion. Boschhoek is hidden away in the mountains of the Waterberg, an easy 1.5 hours from Menlyn in Pretoria and just north of the town of Modimolle/Nylstroom. It is close enough to invite city friends over for lunch. The estate is well established, with some 120 stands (85%) sold and 65 houses built.  The estate has been functioning for nine years already. The best stands were kept for a last phase, and these are now available.  Boschhoek was probably the very last full title bush estate approved before a change in legislation about a decade ago.  The remaining stands are literally the last.  With the supply thus capped and demand ongoing, values are bound to increase dramatically going forward.  Several French, German and American owners bear testimony to Boschhoek’s market appeal.   All stands are accessible to ordinary sedan vehicles. Every stand has its own water connection, with an engineer designed water reticulation network supplied by estate boreholes. Being off the grid, Boschhoek does not depend on any local authority for services.