Executive Summary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1.      WILD DOG ESTATE INTRODUCTION

Wild Dog Estate is a 363 hectare (896 acres) tract of land, which nestles in the Mzimude Valley, on the D600 road between the Drakensberg Gardens Road and the Bushman’s Nek Road. It is virtually surrounded by river with the Mzimkulu River running along the northern border and the Mzimude River along its southern and eastern borders. The topography of the land can best be described as a round island with a flat tabletop, approximately one hundred hectares in extent, with the rest of the land falling down to the surrounding rivers. On the flat plateau there is approximately sixty hectares which are arable and currently planted with kikuyu and eragrostis pastures. The whole property is surrounded by stunning views of the mountains, rivers and rolling valleys and lies next door to the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park, which is a renowned World Heritage Site.  It is, quite simply put, a breathtakingly beautiful tract of land. 

2.      WILD DOG ESTATE DEVELOPMENT APPROVED

In March 2004, approval was granted by the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and by the Development Facilitation Act Tribunal for the construction and establishment of:

  • 42 Executive Villas
  • Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre
  • Health Hydro / Wellness Centre
  • 20 Executive Hotel Suites
  • All supporting infrastructure


3.      WHAT DOES THE WDE DEVELOPMENT COMPRISE OF?     

An Agri-Tourism Lifestyle luxury resort will be developed featuring the following:

a) Luxury Executive Villas

  • Surrounding the Estate will be 42 Executive Villas. These will vary from 300m2 to 400m2 building footprint with a maximum floor area of 600m2, i.e. living area. (This includes basements and lofts.) Outdoor decks and verandas will be approximately an additional extra 100m2 - 150m2.

  • These Villas will be situated on 2500m2 Stands, boasting the most stunning views imaginable.
  • (Stand size is actually irrelevant as there are no fences marking each stand and each Unit has usufruct of 363 hectares (896 acres) of land plus over 10 kilometres of river. No Unit will be less than 100 meters away from its neighbour so each Villa will have maximum space and total privacy around it.)

b) Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre

A Boutique Hotel will be built in a stunning natural setting overlooking the World Heritage Site, uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountains and rivers. Features will include;

  • Luxury Hotel with 20 Executive Suites.
  • Pub, Guest Lounges and gourmet Restaurant.
  • Boutique Shops and Sales Office
  • Conference and Wedding facilities.

The target date for the completion of the Hotel is 2011/2012.

c) Spa & Wellness Centre

Next to the Boutique Hotel, a Spa and Wellness Centre will be built incorporating inter alia;

  • Fitness Centre:-  2 Squash courts / indoor heated Roman Baths - Swimming Pool / Jacuzzi / Sauna and fully equipped Gym.
  • Beauty Spa:-  offering the full spectrum of massage, health and beauty treatments.
  • Outdoor sports and facilities offering inter alia , tennis courts, swimming pools, bowling green, equestrian sports, fly-fishing ( over 10 km of river and membership of the Underberg Himeville Trout Fishing Club which offers members an additional 150 km of river and over 40 dams), hiking, riding and walking trails, and hot-air ballooning to name a few.

(Please refer to the enclosed Sports & Activities document, which comprehensively lists all the indoor &
outdoor activities which are available on the Estate, as well as in the immediate area.)

d) Overall theme

The whole theme will be as eco-friendly as possible. All buildings will be a harmonious blend of rock, wood and tile with a distinct feel of Africa to them. There are no overhead power lines or telephone lines, (all reticulated underground) and the minimum impact will be done to the Estate. In fact, all veldt, vegetation and rivers will be further enhanced.

e) Ownership modules

There will be two basic forms of ownership modules on sale, viz.;

  • Private Residence Club  (Fractional Ownership - 21 Day modules)

  • Whole Ownership (Outright purchase).

(Please refer to the enclosed Sales Offer document)

Owners will be allowed to participate in the Rental Pool.  Owners will have the option of renting out their Unit when not occupied. Wild Dog Estate is now proudly affiliated Platinum Destinations, an exclusive international exchange programme, which offers the discerning buyer the opportunity to exchange one fine leisure holiday for another. With a worldwide portfolio of unparalleled properties to choose from, Members are spoilt for choice. This feature coupled with innovative membership options, makes Platinum Destinations superior to any other Destination Club worldwide.

(Please refer to the enclosed, Platinum Destinations document which details what this incredible exclusive
membership includes.)

f) Agricultural Division

Apart from being an eco-tourism resort, we envisage a commercial agricultural aspect to the project. Wild Dog Estate will have over 60 hectares of pastures which must be utilised. Due to the fact that Equestrian sports will be one of the main features of the Estate, we are considering a specialised Horse Stud section which will rear Polo / Polo Crosse horses for both the local and overseas markets.

(Please note that for those prospective Investors that are not horse orientated, the equestrian facilities will
have no financial impact on you with regard to levies, etc.)

g) Tourism Farm

A section of the Estate will be allocated to what we call the “Tourism farm”. This will entail non-commercial enterprises such as chickens, pigs, sheep, vegetables, etc. The purpose would be primarily to provide enjoyment for the children and guests.

4.      CONCLUSION

Wild Dog Estate would like to ideally open the doors of the Hotel and Hydro complex by no later than October 2011 and the objective is to complete all construction of the Villas by 2012. We are committed to achieving the highest possible standards and will strive to achieve the top international recognition from, inter alia, “Platinum Destinations” and “Abercrombie & Kent”.  

I urge you to take advantage of our “Luxury Villas Off Plan - Launch Offer” as this is a blue chip investment and an opportunity not to be missed.

Yours faithfully

ROB SANTINI
(Developer)

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PERSONAL PRESENTATION

This is a blue chip investment opportunity not to be missed.  Contact us and one of our Sales Team will arrange a personal presentation in your office or home and when required a site visit.

Contact numbers are as follows:

Rob Santini    (Developer)

  • Cell number:               082 45 04 151   (International - +27 82 45 04 151 )

  • Office landline:           033-7011036   (International  -  +27 33 7011036 ) 

    (Office Hours are 08:00 am – 4:00 pm   Monday to Friday)


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