With a resident-nature-ratio of 1:200, the Polo Estate Dullstroom is an eco estate in the true sense of the word. Set on a trout and guest farm surrounded by mountains and lush forestation, the Polo Estate Dullstroom boasts 500 hectares of woodland, grassland and parkland as well as 13 trout dams. The town of Dullstroom is a mere 2 hours from Pretoria and 2.5 hours from Johannesburg allowing you to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet close enough to all necessary big city amenities such as shopping malls, Johannesburg's financial district etc.
Known as the "Sport of Kings", polo has been embraced with much enthusiasm in South Africa and as such South Africans are not content to merely watch polo anymore. Polo clinics and schools are springing up all over the country. Polo is fuelling a mini property boom, and evidence of this is can be seen by the number of property buyers entering the market as a result of Polo in Plettenberg Bay.
As such the Polo Estate Dullstroom is the perfect development for polo and non-polo enthusiasts alike, offering investors a unique opportunity to invest in the polo lifestyle and luxury estate living at its finest! The estate also provides the perfect family environment for those who want to come home to nature, and have their children fish and play and hike in a secure environment, growing up with an appreciation for the great outdoors.
Comprising 210 one, two and three bedroom valley lodge homes and wood cutters' lodges, ranging between 140 m² to 190 m², the development is an old-worldly design-concept made accessible for a new generation. Conceived by famed North Point architects, inspiration came via the old 'Waenhuis' located on-site, culminating in the Valley Lodge and Woodcutter's Lodge styles. Thick roughly plastered walls, corrugated roofs, natural stone fireplaces, Victorian bathtubs and deep stoeps (verandahs) all contribute to blend nature with history. Centred around the open-plan kitchens, it is a philosophy where space has few boundaries, diffusing the lines between interior and exterior. Where the architecture frames the views, the interiors will frame your experience.
Imagine the tranquility of living on an equestrian estate and the quality lifestyle that it offers. Safe and secure! Activities abound - go hiking, go biking, explore the surrounding mountains and forests with their awe-inspiring sights and cascading waterfalls on horseback or on foot. Renowned for some of South Africa's best fly-fishing, many an hour can be spent at the dams to land your catch!!
Explore beyond and savour the relaxed atmosphere of the Dullstroom community – play golf at Ernie Els' new Highlands Golf Estate a mere 5 kilometers away, meander through the African craft markets in and around Dullstroom or simply enjoy a morning tea at a host of restaurants and coffee shops. Whatever you choose, it will be a welcome escape from the city.
Each resident living on the estate will be exposed to polo in its truest form. You will have the opportunity to learn how to play the game through the Polo School as well as be introduced into the polo family. If you're more of a behind-the-scenes person, then simply watch the splendour of this game from your patio.
For the more serious at heart, take up polo full-time and stable your horses in one of the numerous state-of-the-art stables offered by the estate. The Polo Estate Dullstroom promises to provide first class facilities; including two championship polo fields (fully boarded), 1 stick and ball field, a sand exercise track, polo dressage/show jumping arena as well as a dressage jumping grass arena with judges box. The estate will also provide a full-service veterinary clinic, tack rooms and full-time polo professionals.
Residents are automatically granted country membership, entitling you to use of the polo club and restaurant – a fine way to entertain and impress your friends! Spoilt for choice – why not dine out at the boutique hotel with its world-class restaurant! Prices start at R1,79 million.
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