142 Zebula

Bushveld Lodge on Watering Hole at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, Seven Bedrooms with Private Pool and Guest Cottages

A rare opportunity to own a seven bedroom thatched residence on Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, in the malaria free Waterberg about two hours from Johannesburg. Overlooking Python Dam, the largest dam on the estate, the house combines generous volume, natural stone and timber, and wide views over the bush and its wildlife.

It is a house built for gathering people together, with living spaces that open onto a private pool, a covered entertainment patio, a fire pit deck and a thatched lapa. Four en suite bedrooms in the main house and three more in separate cottages give it rare flexibility: it works equally well as a private family retreat, a home shared by two families, a base for golf and corporate groups, or a holiday letting investment.

Set back for privacy, the house enjoys the finest position on Zebula, with wide views over natural bushveld towards the water. The volume of the house and the space around it give a sense of seclusion that is hard to find, even on an estate of this size.

Game on the doorstep

Wildlife is part of daily life here. Zebula's plains game roam the estate freely, and nyala and other antelope come down to the water's edge to drink. Guests at the house have enjoyed visits from zebra, kudu, monkeys, hornbills, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, sable and waterbuck, and with hundreds of bird species in the area as well, the house doubles as a private hide.

Python Dam holds barbel, carp, tilapia and bass, and catch and release fishing is one of the estate's favourite pastimes. Residents can walk, run and cycle among the game, which makes Zebula a relaxed setting for children and grandparents alike.

Volume, thatch and stone

Inside, soaring thatched ceilings, exposed timber beams and natural stone create a sense of scale that photographs struggle to convey. The double volume lounge is overlooked by a gallery landing and flows through to an open plan dining area with room for a large family around one table. Finishes are upmarket throughout, and quieter corners, such as a sitting area under the thatch, give everyone somewhere to read or relax when the house is full.

The kitchen is fitted with Miele stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher, with a breakfast counter and bar stools where everyone can gather while meals are prepared, and an outside room with an industrial size washing machine makes longer stays easy. A handsome built in bar, complete with a wine cellar underneath, sets the tone for evenings in, while a games room with a pool table and a dartboard under the thatch gives teenagers and adults alike a place to unwind after a round of golf or a game drive.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

The main house offers four en suite bedrooms, each with its own air conditioning and access to outdoor walkways and balconies, and three separate outside cottages give older children, grandparents or guests their own space and privacy. Every bedroom can be set up with a double bed or twin beds, so the house adapts easily to couples, families and golf groups.

Some suites are finished in a contemporary style, with polished floors, freestanding baths and doors opening onto private garden patios. The six bathrooms pair natural stone with modern finishes, from vessel basins and generous showers to a classic corner bath, and several open onto outdoor showers screened by stone walls or timber poles. There is even an outdoor stone bath, one of the simple pleasures of bushveld living.

Outdoor living

Life at Zebula is lived outdoors, and this house is designed for it. Folding doors open the living areas onto a sheltered courtyard and a private swimming pool, and the deck beyond has a fire pit for evenings around the flames.

The covered patio is the heart of the home, with a stone fireplace, a braai and a long dining table for family meals. Beyond it are a barbecue area, the pool, and a thatched lapa with loungers and a hammock for shade on hot bushveld afternoons.

Included in the sale

The house is sold with the extras that make Zebula such fun. An open game vehicle is ready for sundowner drives and game viewing around the estate, a golf cart takes you to the first tee or the clubhouse, and a hoverboard keeps the young, and the young at heart, entertained. The pool table and the dartboard in the games room stay with the house.

Solar power and water tanks take care of the practical side of bush life, and a hotel trained cook is available to cook for guests, which makes a weekend here feel closer to a lodge stay. For more information about Zebula Golf Estate and Spa please see https://zebula.co.za/.

Property Overview

• Location: 142 Zebula, Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, Bela-Bela, Waterberg, Limpopo, South Africa.
• Bedrooms: Seven, four en suite in the main house and three in separate cottages, each set up as a double or twin.
• Bathrooms: Six, with outdoor showers and an outdoor stone bath.
• Sleeps: 16 adult guests and 4 children, with 12 beds and air conditioning in every bedroom.
• Living Spaces: Double volume lounge with gallery landing, open plan dining, games room and built in bar with wine cellar.
• Kitchen and Tech: Miele stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, industrial size washing machine, WiFi and satellite TV.
• Outdoor Features: Private pool, covered patio with stone fireplace and braai, fire pit deck and thatched lapa.
• Power and Water: Solar power and water tanks.
• Included in the Sale: Open game vehicle, golf cart, hoverboard, pool table and dartboard.
• Staff: Hotel trained cook available to cook for guests.
• Estate: 1 600 hectares, with controlled access and 24 hour security.
• Access: About 2 hours from Johannesburg and 1½ hours from Pretoria, with a 1 400 m airstrip on the estate.
• Health: Malaria free Waterberg region.

For Buyers from Abroad

For buyers from abroad, this house offers a secure foothold in South Africa that can pay its way. It combines a well known estate, easy access from OR Tambo International Airport and the main road north to Beitbridge and Zimbabwe, and a home large enough for extended family visits. The house is already with letting agencies, so it can earn while its owners are at home abroad.

Ownership is registered in the South African deeds registry and transferred by a conveyancer, under an established legal system, and proceeds from selling South African property can be sent back abroad, provided the purchase funds were properly brought in and the tax position is settled.

Asking Price

The asking price is R12 900 000.

The Replacement Insured Value is R15 555 536.

Levies and rates are available on request. Viewings are by appointment only.