Hekpoort lodge and event venue for sale

A multifaceted, multithemed lodge and event venue, that borders the Cradle of Humankind, will go on auction at the end of October.

The property, on portion 368 of Farm Hekpoort in Gauteng, 59km from Fourways, spans 22ha and boasts magnificent views of the Magaliesberg, plentiful accommodation and venue spots in an eclectic setting.

Another 2.2ha of farmland (portion 425) is included in the sale and boasts additional accommodation.

The property, given its composition and layout, is perfect for use as a resort, training centre, guest lodge, conference centre, rehab centre, or a place to host church and school camps.

Its surrounding natural beauty and views, as well as the highquality accommodation, make it a suitable venue for weddings as well.

The 22ha plot comes with 12 mountain-view rooms, four wooden bungalows, six luxury tented rooms, eight beach cottages and three selfcatering cottages.

This comes alongside other luxuries such as The Islander restaurant and bar, the Barn (which is the western-themed dinner venue), the convention centre and the Great Escape, which has a reception area, offices, a large dining room/conference room with fireplace, kitchen, storeroom, bathrooms, cold-room and freezer room, a large deck, and 700 pecan nut trees which bear an annual crop of about five tons.

Extra features include a mashie golf course, rock pool, small pool, a boma for braais, lapas, the pecan nut orchard, an AstroTurf cricket pitch and a “beach” area where guests can relax in the sun or play volleyball.

On the 2ha plot is a threebedroom self-catering house, staff quarters, a storeroom, and a double-storey apartment with four bedrooms.

The property goes on auction at noon on October 30 at 222 Main Road, Rondebosch Cape Town (Rawson’s head office). The reserve price is R12m.