The name Limpopo derives from the Limpopo River. It is South Africa’s wildlife province and is a land of beautiful and contrasting landscapes with plenty game and nature reserves including the northern section of the Kruger National Park. It is a favourite destination for and sought-after by tourists for its big 5 game parks, birding, untamed bush landscapes and harbours an ancient African kingdom located at Mapungubwe National Park. The Great Escarpment with beautiful mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls lure visitors to the area. Outdoor enthusiasts love to indulge in the activities on offer like abseiling, fishing, and white water rafting as well as hiking. Although most only visit the area when a break is due from the busy city life, many call it home. The spectacular game parks and natural attractions are just as influential to house hunters exploring the real estate market.
Real estate in Limpopo has proven to be as popular with locals as it is with foreigners. This broad area offers property choices from small holdings to share options, there are also various residential properties, golf estates and security villages on offer. “Hoedspruit is among SA's top rental towns, achieving highest rentals second to the Western Cape region, this being a remarkable example of rapid expansion in an area with low rental supply. If you are looking to buy an investment property, Hoedspruit will offer you a great return on your investment” states Ryan Forder, Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Hoedspruit.
Residents and holiday home owners enjoy the quality of life,a life away from the city with the privilege of being in touch with nature. The towns’ amenities range from a local airport its own medical centre, quality food stores, and fine owner run restaurants with an array of both English and Afrikaans medium schools. Hoedspruit has a close knit community where all residents share a common denominator, the love for the untamed bush.
Area overview
Hoedspruit is one of the country's premier eco-tourist destinations for visitors to the local game lodges and private reserves as well as to the Kruger National Park; it is situated at the foot of the world’s third largest canyon the Blyde River Canyon. Hoedspruit has fast become one of South Africa’s tourism and lifestyle focal points and in terms of property the Lowveld has plenty to offer. The area lies in close proximity to game lodges and agricultural farmland and visitors to this area are bush lovers who return 3-4 times per year to this unique biosphere and game viewing paradise. Hoedspruit is easily reached via a scenic drive from Johannesburg which roughly takes approximately 5 hours.
Average property value
Full title properties within the residential wildlife estates are placed on average around the R2 million margin (3 bedroomed) whilst share block properties within the Big 5 areas are on average between R6-8million (full share). Large private farmland (over 100ha) within the popular Big5 wildlife reserves such as Klaserie, Timbavati or Thornybush start from R30 million upwards.
Typical property type
Whilst a fair amount of properties are typical thatched bushlodges, construction companies have embraced a new trend of Chroma deck roofing which gives homes a classy farm-style appearance. Luxury homes are also starting to feature in some of the residential estates with ultra-modern designs of steel and glass.
Estate living
The top selling areas within Hoedspruit are the 2 residential wildlife estates, Raptor's View Wildlife Estate and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Real Estate in Hoedspruit is unique and each estate offers advantages and a unique lifestyle. If you do not have all the time in the world to explore the various options available to you, you can do a fair amount of research beforehand to single out some of the reserves and wildlife estates which might work for you. Engel & Völkers Hoedspruit can assist you with the individual estates rules and architectural guidelines which need to be considered before heading out to view properties.
Buying a property in and around Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit has seen some phenomenal growth in the property market. The Hoedspruit area saw the first residential wildlife estates being developed which at the time was a revolutionary concept providing for wilderness areas within a residential estate where game could continue to roam freely. Home owners can watch Africa’s iconic species from their patios and live in harmony with the natural environment. Needless to say that the lifestyle draws families and holiday makers alike to this unique area. A good percentage of property owners are foreigners who feature mostly within the second home market but often end up making Hoedspruit their permanent home once retired. For the more exclusive client our portfolio covers a broad spectrum of products that includes game farms, big 5 reserves and selected private and commercial game lodges as well as share block properties. Hoedspruit is also providing excellent investment opportunities for investors seeking to purchase and rent out to the ever-growing, unsaturated rental market.
10 reasons why you should invest in Hoedspruit
Best time to visit:
All year round due to the warm winters and increased game viewing opportunities when the bush is less dense.
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Things to do in and around Hoedspruit
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