Some properties are simply houses. Others give you the feeling that there is still a story waiting to unfold.
Set within the secure Tanglewoods gated estate in Bathurst, this unusual property offers exactly that. Sitting on approximately 2,541 m², it is the largest erf in the estate, giving you something that is becoming increasingly difficult to find: space to breathe, space to create and space to make a property truly your own.
At first glance, you find a newly constructed two-bedroom Nutec-style home, quietly positioned amongst its natural surroundings. Step inside and the generous open-plan living area immediately gives the home a sense of space. Aluminium sliding doors lead out onto a large concrete deck, opening the living area to the outdoors and creating the perfect place to sit with a cup of coffee in the morning or watch the Bathurst sunset settle over the landscape in the evening.
The home is not finished, and that is where the opportunity begins.
The plumbing, electrical work and certain kitchen and bathroom finishes still need to be completed, allowing the next owner to make decisions according to their own taste, needs and budget. A considerable amount of the required material has already been purchased, including electrical wiring, piping, light fittings and plumbing components, all of which are included in the sale.
The bathroom fittings have also been purchased, giving the new owner a head start rather than a blank canvas.
The single garage connects directly to the home and, depending on your plans and the necessary approvals, could potentially be reimagined as additional living space or even a third bedroom.
But the house is only part of what makes this property interesting.
Walk outside and the size of the erf becomes apparent. There is a natural stream and pond, with birdlife drawn to the water and the surrounding greenery. The property has a feeling of openness that is unusual within an estate environment, with enough land to create a garden, plant vegetables and herbs, establish fruit trees, build an outdoor entertainment area or simply leave parts of the landscape wild and natural.
For someone drawn to a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the existing infrastructure adds another layer of possibility.
There is a borehole on the property, requiring a pump, together with approximately 10,000 litres of rainwater storage. Electricity can potentially be connected to Eskom, subject to the necessary requirements.
And then there is Bathurst itself.
This historic village has a character all of its own, surrounded by farmland and known for its enormous trees, old buildings, local restaurants, art, history and slower country rhythm. Yet the beautiful beaches and coastal conveniences of Port Alfred are only approximately 15 km away.
It is the kind of setting where a Saturday morning can mean working in the garden, an afternoon drive to the coast and an evening spent outside listening to the sounds of the countryside.
At this price, you are not simply buying an unfinished two-bedroom home. You are buying a substantial piece of land, a home that is already well underway, water infrastructure, natural surroundings and the opportunity to decide what comes next.
It could become a permanent home, a weekend escape, a holiday property, an investment or a more independent country lifestyle. What it becomes will depend on the person who takes it from here.
The property is sold voetstoots / as is, in its current condition. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own inspections and satisfy themselves regarding the condition of the property, outstanding work, services, approvals and any future development possibilities.
Sometimes the most interesting properties are not the ones that are finished.
They are the ones where you can still leave your mark.