WILD AT HEART

ituated in an exclusive development on the banks of the Sabie River on the eastern side of the Kruger National Park, this lodge offers almost instant access to the best of the big five and the beauty of the Lowveld. It’s a home away from home that was created to be enjoyed year-round, as the developer explains: “The pool is heated to allow for cooler climates during winter periods and a flame line gas-burning fireplace creates a cosy feel for night-time chilling and conversations in the lounge area. S

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“The vast and uncompromising central living area has been designed to facilitate as much space as possible.” – the developer

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“Perhaps the most striking feature of the lodge’s design is the ease with which it blends into its natural surrounds.”

“The vast covered patios and open deck area allow for cooler spaces to relax, read a book and unwind during the summer heat as well as offer endless hours of fun in the pool.” One of the most important aspects of the build involved ensuring the kitchen area integrated seamlessly with the rest of the living space. “This creates a connection between the “heart of the home” and the rest of the house. The vast and uncompromising central living area has been designed to facilitate as much space as possible.”

The developer adds, “Another key aspect is how the pool, deck and fire pit relate to the covered external living spaces to allow for the uninhibited movement between these areas. The vast and uncompromising central living >

LEFT: This stunning driveway features SmartStone’s Huguenot Cobble and Magalies Paver. These pavers have a weathered, non-slip texture, making them a great choice for driveways. They also offer more design depth than ordinary paving bricks. SmartStone specialises in cast stone paving as well as cobbles, cladding and landscaping products to enhance any home and its surroundings.

BELOW: Va-Room Interiors is a dynamic interior design company specialising in the custom design and bespoke shopfitting of every interior element to suit each client’s lifestyle and needs. As a co-owned holiday home, this interior was created to appeal to multiple individuals through the combination of organic shapes with a contemporary African design.

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area has been designed to facilitate as much space as possible. Considering this is a lodge and not a primary residence, I believe that the design and layout is well suited for a holiday experience.”

Natural finishes in the form of stone-coloured wall finishes, concrete vanities, dark timber and natural stone cladding were softened with the inclusion of a neutral colour palette and rich finishes including leather and textured fabrics.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the lodge’s design is the ease with which it blends into its natural surrounds. >

“This lodge is generously sized and well - appointed to maintain the connection with the bush while offering luxury living and unforgettable experiences.” – the developer

“The lodge is well positioned in a dense Tamboti forest and utmost care was taken during construction to maintain a light footprint on the flora surrounding the lodge. In doing so the privacy of the lodge has been maintained while achieving magnificent vistas onto the Sabie River. The lodge is also located on the eastern side of the property development and has the most magnificent views into the Kruger. This is the ideal location for bush lovers and families wanting to experience the beauty of the South African Lowveld” The developer adds, “This lodge is generously sized and well-appointed to maintain the connection with the bush while offering luxury living and unforgettable experiences.” >

BELOW: Firmarox takes pride in offering a diverse range of flooring solutions that are beautiful, functional and purposedriven for each application, and specialises in decorative floors. With a brief to supply a terrazzo-like finish for this home, Firmarox chose Hazyview crusher sand and seeded larger, different coloured aggregate after the placement of the screed.

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“This is the ideal location for bush lovers and families wanting to experience the beauty of the South African Lowveld.” – the developer

CONTACTS: ELEPHANT POINT ESTATE – luxury holiday lodge rentals 013 880 0170, eprecep@legacyhotels.co.za, www.elephantpoint.co.za FIRMAROX – flooring and wall coating specialists 071 213 9443, info@firmarox.co.za, www.firmarox.co.za MAGIC BREAKAWAYS PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS – resort property development 011 806 6800, www.magicbreakaways.co.za SKM ARCHITECTS – architectural design 082 495 3337, paul@skm.co.za SMARTSTONE – wet cast concrete products 086 176 2781, info@smartstone.co.za, www.smartstone.co.za VA-ROOM INTERIORS – interior architecture and design 082 898 1619, vanessa@varoom.co.za, www.varoom.co.za