With an 18-hole Ernie Els Championship Golf Course recently completed and 50 percent of the 450 residential stands sold, with close to 25 homes constructed, Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate in Dullstroom is back on track.
Scenic view across Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate.This is according to Anton Greeff, Pam Golding Properties’ (PGP) area principal, who says with its appealing country village atmosphere and popularity as a weekend getaway destination, scenic Dullstroom is recognised as one of the country’s premier trout fishing spots.
Now owned by Century Property Developments and situated on the edge of the Steenkampsberg plateau approximately 14km east of Dullstroom and two and a half hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria, this 700 hectare lifestyle estate will also include a lodge, wellness centre and equestrian centre.
With high altitude, fresh air and an invigorating, misty climate reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, Highland Gate offers an ideal weekend retreat or permanent residence with an extensive range of leisure activities for outdoor enthusiasts and the entire family. Apart from golf, these include fly fishing, hiking, horse riding, swimming, birdwatching and wildlife reserves.
Nature lovers can revel in the sights of wild flowers including the rare graminicola orchids which bloom in April, rare species of mammals such as the golden mole, aardwolf, aardvark and side striped jackal and three species of cranes namely the blue, crowned and wattled crane. There is also a breeding colony of bald ibis at the waterfall in Highland Gate.
Only 30 percent of the estate will be developed, with the remainder of the property left in its natural state.For the fisherman at heart, long hours of relaxation are provided via the abundance of trout fishing opportunities in natural weirs, streams and dams. The estate will soon have its own clubhouse featuring a fine dining restaurant, bar, children’s play area, change rooms, pro shop and a luxurious boutique with spa planned for future expansion.
Currently on the market are stands and re-sales priced from just R435 000 up to approximately R1.2 million, ranging in size from 750 to 1 500 square metres. Greeff says the development is already considered Africa’s most exclusive golf and fly fishing resort.
“Interest in the estate is picking up and we’ve recently sold six stands well-priced between R270 000 and R535 000 as well as a completed house for R2.5 million. Of note is that the levies of R1 580 per month are competitive when compared to other estates in the vicinity. This levy includes security costs, general maintenance of the estate and golf course, clubhouse use, operational aspects of the estate and estate manager. Residents are entitled to a reduced membership and green fee as well as per round playing fee.”
Greeff says buyers are mainly city-based, buying to establish an accessible leisure home where they can de-stress and unwind while enjoying all their favourite activities right on their doorstep. Buyers range in age, from the young to mature buyer, and golfers show a keen appetite for Highland Gate as the golf course is set in exceptionally beautiful surrounds and is well designed – you can literally drive a golf ball from one koppie to the next.
He says while the gatehouse and perimeter fencing is completed and construction of the clubhouse is already under way, the Kruisfonteinaccess road to the estate is currently being tarred with completion aimed for December this year.
Only 30 percent of the estate will be developed, with the remainder of the property left in its natural state. The Kareekraal and Valleispruit rivers converge on the estate before flowing dramatically over a 100 metre waterfall into the Crocodile River.
Positioned among rolling natural grasslands and flowing streams, homes are built in harmony with nature, with the use of natural materials and according to architectural guidelines.
For more information, email or contact PGP on 013 254 0205.
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