Yes, this delightful property, with two cottages - one historic - a boma, pool, expansive garden with gorgeous established trees and shrubs, offers a rare opportunity to ‘run to the mountains’ and stay for good!
Set in magnificent surrounds, in the farming section of a Private Nature Reserve, with more than enough space for your veggie garden and fruit trees, means you don’t have to run to the shops for fresh produce, and the main cottage offers lots of space for storing – in bulk - whatever else might be on your shopping list!
DETAIL:
Exclusive use land – Sectional Title Scheme: 5,1610 hectares
Main Cottage: 121m²
Boma: 57m²
Historic cottage: 56m²
Pool : 3.5 x 7.8m
THATCHED MAIN COTTAGE: Facing north-east, is very well constructed with double cavity external walls (cool in summer, warm in winter), comprising lounge with wood-burning fireplace, dining area, fitted kitchen with loads of built-in cupboards, one bedroom en-suite, guest cloak, office nook, large cellar, covered veranda, and carport under a magnificent Wild Cherry tree.
THATCHED BOMA: Currently used as workshop, offers endless possibilities, such as entertainment area, gym-cum-games room, home theatre, offices, home theatre, etc.
HISTORIC COTTAGE: Built in the late 1800’s, this was purportedly the first cottage built in the valley. It offers a rudimentary kitchenette, tiny shower-room (shower, basin, toilet), and two bedrooms. Liveable currently, but in need of renovation.
Rates: R233.24 per month
Levies (all inclusive): R24 090 per annum.
Insurance: R952 per month.
THE RESERVE OFFERS: A wide variety of exquisite Fynbos – one of the few remaining relatively pristine areas of Fynbos on the West Coast. Part of the Cape Fynbos Biome, it boasts a number of rare and endangered species, including a section of Renosterveld.
Indigenous wildlife recorded include: Aardwolf, Cape Fox, Bat-eared Fox, Ant Eater, Genet, African Wild Cat, Caracal, Klipspringer, Duiker, Grey Reebok, Cape Hare, Grey Mongoose, Water Mongoose, Porcupine, Striped Polecat, Baboon (shy and not imprinted on humans), and the Cape Clawless Otter. Also, sightings (on infrared camera) of Cape Leopard - extremely shy creatures which still roam the Cape Fold Mountains.
An abundance of bird-life, including nesting Black Eagles.
River pools and reserve dam for swimming and picnics.
No land restitution claims, and no crime issues.
DISTANCES: 42km from Piketberg, and 164km from Cape Town (14km dirt road).