R7,000,000  Villa Potchefstroom

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Prime heritage Country Villa for sale on the banks of the Mooiriver (meaning pretty or beautiful river), 10 km out of the city of Potchefstroom in the North West Province of South Africa.
Seven hectare, 7 million Rands (estim Eur)
Strong features:
Situated in original settler area of Potchefstroom, Oudedorp, 120 km W/SW of Joburg & OT national airport.
Abundance of natural water, property nestled between the canal from nearby boskop dam (3km away) and the river. Property has rights on usage of water out of canal. Lush well established garden with ponds and huge variety of trees (fruit and nut). Natural wildlife includes fish eagle, owls, monkeys, jackal, wild ducks and many bird species.

• Private and secure in cull de sac situation.
• Rich agricultural soil with possibilities such as horses, tunnels, and development.
• Modern country house style house designed, build (1970`s) and originally occupied by first woman argitecht of Potchefstroom, Alvera Weeks.
• Enclosed outside entrance area with `stoep`, a water feature, koemkwart trees and antique gate fixtures.
• Impressively large central area with high ceilings, fire place and bar.
• Sliding doors lead to an adjacent sunroom leading to the master bedroom and bathroom.
• The house includes three more bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a study with a fireplace out of the Anglo Boer war (date).
• The practical country style kitchen has ample space, with a pantry and a breakfast nook.
• A separate laundry house is found just outside the kitchen, as well as a lapa (African bamboo) with fireplace under large shaded trees.
• There are three garages on the property and necessary outbuildings are in place. Huge storage outbuilding/workspace, with adjacent rooms for possible living quarters.
Potchefstroom:
Population ± 250 000.
Variety of primary and secondary schools.
Home of North West University (winners of Descartes-award for European Union research 2006) hosting attractions such as the conservatorium, auditorium, the International high performance institute and various international athletes.
Military camp and Police College.

Art and culture mega of SA, hosting the yearly National Aardklop arts festival that pulls on average a 100 000 people.
Well establish public and private hospitals
International airport is in progress off development for 2010 soccer world cup.
Agriculture, mining and a great variety of places of interest in surrounding areas such as the Vredefort koepel and cradle of mankind.
Places of interest in Potchefstroom:
• Bird sanctuary
• Botanical gardens
• 18 hole Country club, twice venue for SA open tournaments
• Buffelsvlei wild Animal Park
• Several spas, guesthouses and hotels.
• Dam resort with Water Park
• Several heritage museums
• Horse breeder`s mega. Home of the national horse breeder`s magazine, horse quarterly
• Award-winning mall,
Local History:
Was previously the capital of Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek for 17 years and holds an air of pride with young creative spirit.

Prime heritage Country Villa for sale on the banks of the Mooiriver (meaning pretty or beautiful river), 10 km out of the city of Potchefstroom in the North West Province of South Africa.
Seven hectare, 7 million Rands (estim Eur)
Strong features:
Situated in original settler area of Potchefstroom, Oudedorp, 120 km W/SW of Joburg & OT nati...

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