House for sale in Grietjie

Discover a rare opportunity to own 30 hectares within the Grietjie Private Nature Reserve, part of the renowned Balule Game Reserve in Greater Kruger. Wildlife roams freely across unfenced borders with Kruger National Park. The property consists of 3 homes. The main 3-bedroom house, a 2-bedroom house plus a 1- bedroom cottage.

The beautifully renovated main home features:

• 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (plus an outdoor shower

• A welcoming lounge, family room, TV room, dining area, and study.

• A charming farm-style kitchen with a walk-in pantry, scullery, and separate laundry.

• A wide front veranda and covered boma offering views of the floodlit waterhole, Grietjie Berg, and the bushveld beyond.

Perfect for guests, family, or a property manager, there are two additional houses:

• Cottage 1: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living, modern kitchen, dining area, veranda, and outdoor bathroom.

• Cottage 2: 1 bedroom, bathroom, open-plan living area, kitchen, veranda, and a separate laundry.

• Offering a great rental income of over R20,000 per month, should you rent both the additional houses out.

All residences are fully renovated, air-conditioned throughout for ultimate comfort during the warm Lowveld summers.

Other features include

• Entertainment: Sparkling swimming pool, large lapa with kitchenette, fire pit, braai area – all overlooking the floodlit waterhole and reservoir.

• Garages & Storage: 6 lock-up garages, a large workshop, 7 undercover parking bays, additional storage rooms, staff quarters.

• Office/Studio: A freestanding hobby room or private office.

• Private Sundowners: A secluded boma along the dry riverbed boundary for unforgettable evenings under African skies.

The property is fully off-grid, powered by a 15kW solar plant with inverters and battery backup. Eskom prepaid power and a permanently installed generator offer secondary backup. LP gas supplies all hot water and cooking needs. Water is supplied via 2 strong equipped boreholes (7 total on-site). There is a 15,000-litre storage capacity for household use, a reservoir for wildlife and an earth dam fed by seasonal rainfall. From this property, enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding bushveld, Grietjie Mountain (koppie), a private waterhole and large reservoir where elephants regularly gather to drink.

This rare 30-hectare property located within the Grietjie Private Nature Reserve, forms part of the prestigious Balule Game Reserve, an expanse of roughly 55,000 hectares connected to the Greater Kruger National Park. Balule is a proud member of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR) – alongside Klaserie, Timbavati and Umbabat – allowing wildlife to roam freely across unfenced boundaries. Grietjie Private Nature Reserve itself spans approximately 2,700 hectares and is a legally recognized protected area. Its conservation status is endorsed on the property title deeds, ensuring the long-term preservation of its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.