Whether you’re a nature lover or sport enthusiast, Valley of the Rainbow Country Estate &
Nature Reserve is an incredible place to be all year’ round. The private estate near Dullstroom,
is only two hours drive from Johannesburg and offers visitors the experience of trout fishing in
lakes and rivers surrounded by indigenous forest abundant with game and bird life.
Valley of the Rainbow is currently undergoing an exclusive new lifestlye and
leisure development which will be built and developed around the current resort. The property is
situated on the premier tourist route from Gauteng to major tourist attractions of the
Mpungalanga escarpment and the lowveld regions of Mpungalanga.
The diversity
of the fauna and flora in the catchment of the perennial Witpoort River, which is the major
source of water for trout fishing activities, is exceptional for the area, and a wide variety of
birds, indigenous trees and wildlife species abound
DEVELOPMENT
The development includes
three low density nodes: Lake Estate, Park Estate and Mountain Estate, all surrounded by
mountains, indigenous forests, lakes and a Water Park, designed by Patrick Watson (known for the
design of The Palace and Sun City Gardens). Recreation facilities include a Boutique Country
Hotel, The Manor Restaurant, The Water Mill Restaurant and Tea Garden and a Natural Wellness
Centre.
DESIGN
During the first phase of the development ten nature studios in
indigenous forests on mountain slopes and overlooking the lakes and forests in the valley will be
available during 2007. Each studio will have one or two bedroom(s), one or two bathroom(s), open
plan living, dining room and kitchen and will be built according to environmental sensitive
construction methods. The design will include design elements of Glenn Murcutt, the acclaimed
Australian architect. Each studio will be set in a forest, on a mountain slope with floating
decks and living areas that will open to nature through sliding glass doors and secured with
motorised roller shutters. Design will be ecologically blended into the
environment.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Options are ownership of a home (sectional title) or a share in a
home company. Each home company has 13 shares, meaning each share guarantees the owner a flexible
28 days usage annually, available any time of the year. Each home company owns a sectional title
in the development.
The investment entry level for a thirteenth share in a
holiday home is R250,000 and sectional title R2,5 million (all homes furnished).
The main
advantage of joint ownership is the attainability element, in that investors can now gain access
to up market developments previously out of their reach.
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