Architectural Guidelines

INTRODUCTION
These guidelines are specific to all phases of the development. This document
form part of the Agreement of Sale and is contractually binding. Any alterations
shall be advised by the Architectural Board (AB). All submissions to the AB shall
be done in accordance with these guidelines, and the AB at their absolute
discretion shall decide upon such approvals. The Homeowners Association shall
abide by all decisions taken by the AB relating to the architecture, landscaping,
and town planning and estate designs.
It is the intention of the AB to provide sufficient guidelines to Purchasers, while
giving each homeowner enough latitude to create a unique combination of varied
designs, while conforming to a central theme. The estate is in a highly secure
environment with state of the art security. No perimeter on each property will be
allowed, to enable the game to traverse the estate unhindered. We aim to retain
the bushveld character of the site while providing a safe environment for
residents.

Selection of Professional Architects-Designers
Design Guildlines 1
Services and Infrasture Provided by the Developer
Design Guildlines 2

Selection of Professional Architects-Designers

SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS

1.1 The developer will select Architectural Practices to execute the
design and documentation of all structures on the site.

1.2 Purchasers are advised to engage the services of the practices
selected for the design and construction phases of any buildings to
be erected on their sites.

1.3 Building contractors will be selected and purchasers will be advised
to contract with any of the selected contractors for the erection of
their houses.

1.4 The Developer will appoint members to the Architectural Board.

1.5 The Architectural Practices selected will be chosen for their track
record in professional delivery, creative and innovative designs and
application of Eco Sensitive Solutions in similar locations. Details of
the practices are available from our offices.

1.6 Designs to comply with guidelines

The design and construction of all proposed new buildings, extensions,
alterations to buildings, screen walls, gardens and any material change, must be
approved by the board prior to any work being commenced. In addition, the
required Local Authority approvals must be obtained for all new buildings,
alterations, extensions, gazebo’s etc. All buildings, screen walls and gardens
shall strictly adhere to the comprehensive “Architectural Guidelines”, “Estate
Rules” and “Landscaping Guidelines” for the Estate

1.7 Plan approvals

The procedure to be followed in respect of the submission and approval of plans
will be included under the Architectural Guidelines and Estate Rules. No
construction or installation may commence prior to full board and Local Authority
approvals. It is the Purchasers responsibility to obtain local council approval.

1.8 Certificates of completion

No dwelling may be occupied without first having been cleared by: The Board’s
certificate confirming that the buildings have been erected in accordance with the
approved plans and that the requirements of the specific guidelines have been
met and the Local Authority’s Occupation or Beneficial Occupation Certificate.

1.9 Fees

The selected Architectural Practices will charge fees in accordance with the
standard recommended scale of fees as per The Architectural Act 2000, Act 44
of 2000.
A once off fee of R3, 500 (excl VAT) will be paid by the purchaser to the
developer on submission for scrutiny and approval of designs submitted to the
board. Any other fees due for submission to any local authority, professional
consultants and land surveyors are for the account of purchasers and will be paid
directly to the parties concerned/engaged. A contractors levy of R3,000 excl.
VAT is also payable, per stand to the developer.

1.10 Surveying

Each purchaser is obliged to appoint a land surveyor to perform a tachy survey
over the “FOOTPRINT” area where structures are to be erected. These surveys
must identify the position of all trees, natural features and contours and must be
reflected on the design submission for AB approval.

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Design Guildlines 1

2.1 The Site

Topography and Views

The site is situated in the Southern Foothills of the Soutpansberg
Mountains 20 km east of Louis Trichardt. Bounded in the north by the
Albasini dam, South by the provincial road and on east and west by private
farms. The landform is undulating with spectacular views of the
Soutpansberg across the dam in the north.

The scale of the landforms is intimate yet dramatic, creating a park like
contoured environment. The land falls in undulating slopes from the
highest point at the main entrance from 38m above down to the high water
mark of the dam. Two watercourses split the site. One course is in the
centre of the site running south to north and along which the 9th and 18th
fairways are located, overlooked by the Clubhouse, Lodge and Health Spa
from the Western Bank.

The other bisects the western corner of the site and runs from the Southern
Boundary in a northwest direction into the dam. There are dramatic closerscale
views down into the valley with slip-views of the dam and
Soutpansberg Mountain Range along the valley towards the Northeast and
Northwest. Slopes on most sites range from ± 1:40m to a maximum of 1:4
Flora

The site is covered by Savannah woodland and incorporates many of the
large tree species typical to the Soutpansberg Foothills. There are large
figs, bushwillows, accacias, leadwood trees and many others, with the
average canopy at 5m and taller in places. With irrigation and greening of
the golf course this canopy will rise and intensify creating good shade and
screening.

The developer is at present removing all alien trees and vegetation to allow
the indigenous and endemic flora to re-habilitate and flourish. The dam
shoreline will be re-habilitated with the introduction of wetlands and wetland
species of flora and fauna

Soil Conditions

Generally sandy, deep soils with rocky outcrop along the shoreline on the
western watercourse entry to the dam. Although soil conditions appear
reasonably stable and suitable to normal to lightly reinforced founding
solutions for construction of buildings, each purchaser will be responsible
for determining the soil conditions on their respective sites.

Fauna

The site will be game fenced to protect the resident small antelope,
foragers and small predators. Bird life is prolific with large flocks of green
pigeons attracted by the numerous wild fig trees on the site. More
browsers, bulk-grazers and giraffe will be introduced. There are resident
hippos in the dam and some crocodile sightings have been recorded.

Climate

The prevailing wind blows form the east-south-east and is strong along the
lake shores at times. Summers are extremely hot and winters mild. As the
site is located in the Soutpansberg foothill, rainfall is much more consistent
than the surrounding dry Limpopo areas.

SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

3.1 Roads

Roads access will be provided adjacent to all stands. Individual driveways
connecting to these roads must conform to the road standard and be of the
same material. This connection will be done at the purchase's cost and
shall be required to join up with the existing roads to their respective
properties. A 100mm PVC sleeve must be installed under driveway
entrance 1m from site boundry. The ground level of the road reserve may
not be altered without AB approval.

3.2 Water

Potable water will be provided to a connection point adjacent to each site.
The SMC, will register, read and bill the purchaser directly on a periodic
basis. No boreholes will be permitted on the estate.

3.3 Electricity

1 x Electrical power connection point will be provided at a boundary of each
site. On application the developer shall instruct an electrician to install a
meter at the perimeter, at the Purchasers cost. The Services Management
Company – SMC, will register, read and bill the purchaser directly on a
periodic basis.

3.4 Sewerage

1 X Sewer connection point will be provided at a boundary of each site.
The purchaser shall install a septic tank at the precise location advised by
the AB for connection to the estate network. The AB, including a site
inspection if necessary, shall approve this installation.

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Services and Infrasture Provided by the Developer

3.1 Roads

Public roads access will be provided to all stands. Individual driveways connecting to these roads must conform to the road standard and be of the same material. The purchaser shall be required to join up with the existing roads to their respective properties. (subject to board approval)

3.2 Water

Potable water will be provided to a connection point adjacent to each site. Purchasers' will be responsible for connection and meter installation to each point.

3.3 Electricity

1 x Electrical power connection point will be provided at a boundary of each site. Purchasers' will be responsible for connection and meter installation to each point.

3.4 Sewerage

1 X Sewer connection point will be provided at a boundary of each site. Purchasers' will be responsible for their own connections to these points. On each site the Purchaser shall install a treatment tank for handling of solid waste. The developer shall receive all grey water for treatment.

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Design Guildlines 2

4.1 Board Approvals (AB)

All developed sketch designs for individual private structures must be submitted
to the board for approval (prior to the commencement of construction drawings)
these drawings may be submitted in any format on hard copy that communicates
the essence of the design and built form; scale and key dimensions must be
indicated. The footprint of the design must be indicated on a tachy survey
drawing indicating boundary lines contours (min 1m intervals) and trees and
natural features around the building footprint area of each site.

Final construction drawings may not vary “substantially” from the sketch plans
submitted and construction general arrangement drawings (1 x set) must be
submitted to the board prior to the commencement of construction. Any
alterations and additions to existing or approved construction must be submitted
for approvals in the game format described above.

4.2 Terms of Reference

“Bushveld Lodge Lifestyle Eco Golf Estate” – African Organic Theme
The build environment and sitting of all related elements should emphasise and
facilitate lifestyle and comfort in harmony with the landscape, climate, natural
surroundings, neighbours and fauna on the estate.

Purchasers’ and their selected architects are encouraged to be creative in their
interpretation of the terms of reference, sensitivity to the scale and sitting of
structures and juxtaposition of urban and built form and landscape.

4.3 Development Control

Stand sizes

vary form 1000 m² to 2500 m²

Coverage and Floor Areas

Max 40% per stand, excluding decks, covered patios, and veranda’s, walkways
and roof overhangs. Minimum floor area permitted is 150 m². Double storey
buildings – first floor accommodation may not exceed 60% of the ground floor
enclosed footprint areas

Building Lines

Nil. ( Note * siting of all buildings subject to board approval)

Height Restrictions

Single storey buildings only are permitted except on stands allocated for double
storey on site plan – AB to advise. Loft accommodation in pitched roof spaces of
ground floor structures is permitted provided that the internal eaves height does
not exceed 3m from finished floor level.

The maximum permitted plan footprint (excluding eaves overhangs) for any
ridged pitched roof is 70 m² with an average span not exceeding 7.5 m on
ground floor accommodation and 40 m² on first floor of double storey buildings
with a max average span of 5.5 m.

Flat and other roof forms may not exceed 50% of the plan area of pitched roofs.
The maximum height of flat roof forms and parapets may not exceed 4.5 m from
finished floor level provided that the average height of the floor level and shape
below the “flat” roof does not exceed 1.5 m above natural ground level below.

Raised un-roofed viewing decks will be permitted subject to board approval and
may not be higher than an average of 3m above natural ground level below.
No vertical lightning conductors shall permitted anywhere on the development.

4.4 Design

The developers are fully supportive of establishing a landmark development
establishing a pure South African architecture with environmentally aware
sustainable solutions to passive built form, energy efficiency and the sought after
outdoor lifestyle and inter-relationships of spaces and their reaction to light,
shade, comfort, views and privacy.

Purchasers and their appointed architects should seek eco-sensitive, creative
and innovative solutions to design, selection of materials, finishes and
construction methodology.

“Lodge” type buildings with detached bedrooms, pavilions, courtyards and
interlinking walkways will be encouraged to limit impact on trees and
landscape. Due to the magnificent tree species we have on the site and
being an integral part of the character of the property, no purchaser may
remove any tree or shrub taller than 2m, without the prior approval of the
AB.
This guideline will be strictly enforced and will be subject to a fine of up
to R5000.- Certain remedies in addition to the fines may be required
including planting of replacement trees – to be advised by the AB.

Swimming pools, bomas, external fireplaces and braai areas are permitted.
Boundary walls and fencing are not permitted (to allow free movement of
fauna throughout the development) Screens and screen walls for privacy
will be permitted.

Landscaping and lawns will be permitted to a maximum extent of 6 m
surrounding structures, pools and entertainment areas and must be
maintained in accordance with the estate rules. Only indigenous flora may
be planted in these areas.

Materials not permitted.

Roofs: Corrugated and other steel roof tile forms, concrete and clay
tiles, shadecloth, and fibreglass unless completely screened form any view
from the development.

Walls: Facebrick, corrugated sheeting, clapboarding, artificial
stonework (facebrick may be permitted in vaults, domes and sculptural
forms subject to board approval).

Materials Encouraged/Permitted.

Roofs: The predominant roof form is thatching with a combination of
other elements including timber. Gutters to be seamless aluminium.
Walls: Concrete masonry, natural stone, timber, timber framing,
screens steel posts and beams, COB construction, rammed earth, straw
bale, sandbag, hydraform (plastered).

Windows & doors: Timber, aluminium, steel or combinations.

Lighting: All external lighting to be low level and screened from
neighbours and external surroundings.

Finishes & colours: Natural colours and textures to harmonise with
surroundings

Antennae: Any reception device may not be visible from the ground floor or
adjoining properties.

Temporary Structures: No temporary structures will be permitted ie. Wendy
houses, free standing carport, golf cart port and shade awnings.

Erf No: All properties must display erf details (as per standard layout, to be
supplied by AB) at all times, until the completion of construction.

Laundry Lines: All washing lines, windy driers and laundry lines must be
positioned that it may not be visible from any boundry on that site.

External lighting: Landscaping lighting must be minimised. All lighting
installed must ensure no nuisance to neighbours or effect motorists and
residents.

Burglar Alarm: Each home must be fitted with a burglar alarm system.
These systems must be non-audible and accredited by the AB. This system
must be connected the estate monitoring system. DIY installations will not
be acceptable.

Landscaping: All submissions to the AB must indicate the general
landscape philosophy. Any work to be done on site must ensure a minimum
disturbance to the bushveld environment. It is the intention of this
development to preserve the bushveld vegetation and to limit the artificial
look of the gardens. Gardens must be completed within three months from
date of completion of construction. Maintenance will be executed by the
HOA garden maintenance service.

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