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Can you imagine waking up every morning to the sound of birdsong and whinnying horses and the smell of fresh dew on long grass? Do you secretly wish to farm organic produce, run a polo estate, breed thoroughbreds or boerboels, or even just have enough space to own pets and leave the farming up to the management company? The opportunity to fulfil those dreams now presents itself. Mount Verde Hilton is a brand-new farm estate situated on top of the rolling emerald hills of the KwaZulu-Natal Interior. With the estate’s breathtaking vistas in all directions – Pietermaritzburg to the south, Albert Falls Dam and Nature Reserve to the east and the Midlands and Drakensberg Mountains to the north and west – it’s difficult to decide which way to aim your gaze. The sense of space is remarkable: 56 separate farms are on offer within the 2 500-hectare estate, which features tarred main roads throughout. Build your dream home on a farm of 30 hectares and spend long, lazy days cultivating your perfect country estate. A game farm stocked with many large antelope, zebra, warthog and giraffe occupies the remaining 850 hectares. Ten per cent of the footprint of each farm bought in this area of the estate may be post-and-rail fenced, allowing game to move freely through most of the exclusive-use areas of the individual homes and preserving open spaces. The architectural guidelines are not overly restrictive, but respond to the natural beauty of the setting and follow local styles, such as ‘African bush lodge’ and ‘Natal colonial’. The emphasis is on earth tones, natural materials like wood, thatch and stone, and generous patio spaces that embody modern South African country living. Imagine opening a wedding venue on one of these stands! At Mount Verde Hilton you can create and live the style of life your heart desires. All 30 hectares may be utilised for your agricultural endeavour. Grow organic herbs for essential oils, raise Nguni cattle, start a cycad nursery or plant a vineyard. Because the properties are zoned as individual farms, you may erect outbuildings and farm stalls from which to sell your products. The directors are passionate about community upliftment, and mentorship programmes will be instated for the benefit of all involved on the farm (an incentive plan is available to buyers who come from previously disadvantaged communities). Hilton is regarded as the southern gateway to the well-established, well-marketed Midlands Meander arts and crafts route, and as such your enterprise at Mount Verde Hilton is perfectly positioned to benefit from the attention it attracts. Every September you can count on the Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival bringing the pick of SA theatre fresh from the Grahamstown Festival to your doorstep. The feast of music, dance, craft and visual art, as well as excellent food, draws crowds from all over the country and is the ideal platform for promoting your home business. However, there is absolutely no obligation to do anything with your farm if all you’re hankering after is peace and quiet and a quality of life like no other – allow the management company to produce the crops while you enjoy the lifestyle. Mount Verde Hilton is in close proximity to modern amenities. It’s a few minutes’ drive to the Quarry shopping centre, and for those who want the best of the corporate world as well as the natural splendour and serenity of farm living, the N3 highway is five minutes’ away from the estate, making commuting to Pietermaritzburg a breeze. Hilton is a haven for families, with several prestigious private schools nearby, including St Anne’s College and Hilton College (rugby legend Bob Skinstad’s alma mater), which are both just five minutes away, and Michaelhouse School, Cowan House and Cordwalles a mere 15 to 25 minutes’ drive from the estate. If gardening is your thing, you’ll love the annual Open Gardens, the Flower Exhibition and the Fuchsia Festival. Hilton is close to the Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve, renowned for its wildlife and world-class bass-fishing dams in the world. Sports enthusiasts will also enjoy being amid the action of the Midmar Mile swimming event. Golfers are spoilt for choice, with Victoria Country Club, Gowrie Estate, the Sakabula and Boschoek clubs and the Maritzburg Golf Club all in close proximity to the estate. Hilton has one of the healthiest climates in South Africa and there are many beautiful natural spots in and close to the town to take the family for a picnic, like Worlds View, Howick Falls or Karkloof. For the more adventurous there is rock climbing on offer at Albert Falls, and of course the Karkloof Canopy Tour. For those lazy Autumn days you can happily send the kids off to hike around the farm or fish one of the dams while you absorb the sight of the oak and plain trees of the Meander turning fiery oranges and reds. Servitudes have been left between all farms so that residents may move freely around the entire estate yet farmers may fence off their entire 30 hectares of land, creating an environment where kids are free to roam or camp. Comprehensive 24-hour security throughout the estate is ensured by CCTV, armed response, regular patrols and full perimeter fencing. Residents will enjoy the ultimate peace of mind of knowing that they and their families are safe. Mount Verde Hilton introduces a new way of living, a serene oasis in our fast-paced modern world. With farms available from R3-million to R5-million, Mount Verde Hilton is the place to live out your dreams on one of the finest pieces of real estate in the country.

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