Property Details
**Experience the Magic of Curry’s Post: Your Own Sanctuary in the Karkloof Valley**
Wake up each morning to the golden sunlight streaming across the breathtaking Karkloof Valley and unwind every evening with panoramic sunset views from your exclusive agricultural holding in Curry’s Post. Just a mere 10-minute drive from town—traversing a short 3 km stretch of easy gravel road—this serene north-facing slope offers the perfect setting for a grand homestead, a boutique farm, or a sustainable forestry project, all surrounded by tranquil forest landscapes.
**Land Features:**
This property gently rises northward, ensuring all-day sun and expansive valley views. Predominantly covered with mature gum trees, the land offers clear pockets suitable for pastures or replanting profitable eucalyptus trees, while also allowing for the removal of invasive wattle. The road frontage along one boundary simplifies statutory firebreaks, making them both cost-effective and manageable.
**Water & Power Resources:**
This property has a servitude to a perennial stream. An historic spring and strong borehole potential offer additional water. For energy needs, an Eskom line runs along the boundary, allowing for easy connection or take advantage of the opportunity to go fully off-grid and eliminate monthly line charges.
**Prime Location & Lifestyle Opportunities:**
With proximity to schools such as Michaelhouse and Clifton Preparatory in Nottingham Road, and Hilton College—all within a half-hour drive—your family can access world-class education without the hassle of city traffic. Adventure awaits with direct access to the Curry’s Post/Howick mountain biking network or explore the Karkloof Trails. For thrill-seekers, zip-lining through the indigenous mist-belt forest on the Karkloof Canopy Tour provides an exhilarating experience.
For watersports and wildlife enthusiasts, Midmar Dam is just a quick trip down the N3. Known for yachting, paddling, fishing, and hosting the famous Midmar Mile event, it offers endless recreational activities. Indulge in country living with nearby craft breweries, farm-to-table eateries, markets, and artisan studios along the Midlands Meander routes.
**Development Potential:**
Whether you're envisioning a private estate or homestead, this property allows you to clear a central homesite while maintaining a forested buffer. Plant veggies and orchards, keep chickens or horses, drill a borehole, and design an off-grid solar system to achieve energy independence. For those interested in generating timber income, remove invasive wattle and replant with high-value gum for sustainable harvesting. Consider adding beehives or interplanting with herbs to diversify income streams.
Alternatively, explore agri-tourism or eco-retreat opportunities by building eco-cabins offering stunning Karkloof Valley views with direct trail access. Develop a mountain biking or hiking trail loop to connect with nearby networks. Apply for tourism zoning, conduct an environmental impact assessment, and market your venture through the popular Midlands Meander route.
Embrace the endless possibilities of this remarkable property and create your own dream lifestyle in the heart of Curry’s Post.