Surrounded by the majesty of the Southern Cederberg mountains, with the Twee Riviere running through it, this property offers a superb homestead, with every convenience, a charming stone cottage, solar-heated pool, awe-inspiring views all round, direct access to the river, and so much more ... See detail below.
The 76ha farm is held in a Limited Liability Company (four shareholders) with an airtight Shareholders Agreement in place.
For sale, a 25% share in the company - no transfer duty or VAT.
The share for sale – not shared with others - consists of the homestead, including pool and double garage, stone cottage, small storeroom, and 2ha exclusive use area. This, in addition to 25% of the common property, shed, farm implements and additional cottage.
DETAIL:
Farm size: 76,2037 hectares.
Exclusive use land: 2 hectares.
Common property: Approximately 68 hectares including River.
Farmhouse: 184m².
Garage: 39m²
Garage attic: 18m²
Pool: 13m² (solar-heated).
Granny/Guest Cottage excluding veranda: 48m²
Cottage Veranda: 38m²
Storeroom with toilet and basin: 16m²
Some furniture will be available at additional cost.
HOMESTEAD: Comprising open plan lounge/dining room leading to sunroom, patio and pool, fully fitted kitchen with high-end appliances (Smeg oven), and granite counter tops, cupboards galore and space for that much loved kitchen table - as in the days of yore. Office/library with own bathroom (could be third en suite bedroom), large main bedroom en suite with ample built-in cupboards and full bathroom with top-class fittings, second bedroom en suite with full bathroom, air-conditioned ‘cellar’ keeps wine at 12/14 degrees - with additional cold-room space and insulated floor.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Underfloor heating throughout (solar heated), double glazing throughout (all windows and glass doors), UPS providing six hours of power during Eskom outages (so no problem for those working from home), and remote-controlled sunroom blinds. Upmarket finishes throughout, high ceilings and wheelchair friendly. Uninterrupted, spectacular views all round. Both the homestead and cottage expertly built by the best builder in the area, and immaculate!
DOUBLE GARAGE with automated doors, direct access to house, and attic for storage.
COTTAGE with the most incredible live-on, vine-covered veranda, gorgeous views, open plan living/dining room/kitchenette, one bedroom with built-in cupboards and bathroom en suite (shower only). Kitchenette with Franke Hob and Sink combo, microwave and bar fridge.
THE LOVELY IRRIGATED GARDEN features a large variety of established shade-, indigenous- and fruit trees, beautiful flowering shrubs and plants, and a very productive veggie garden.
FRUIT TREES: 1 x Lemon, 1 x Avocado, Grenadilla hedge, 5 x Pomegranate, 1 x Pecan Nut, 3 x Fig, 3 x Apricot, 4 x Citrus, 12 x Peach, and 1 x Nectarine.
BONUS: In addition, the four shareholders also jointly own another stone cottage with splash pool and solar power (last photo on photo gallery), and each shareholder has use thereof for 91 days a year.
GENERAL/MAINTENANCE COSTS shared by the four shareholders. This, excluding the insurance of the improvements included in the share, and Eskom usage. The shared costs include, inter alia, clearing of aliens, rates, maintenance of water reticulation system, shared cottage, farm equipment, and firebreaks, cost of occasional controlled burns, membership of the Greater Cederberg Fire Protection Association, labourer employed for two days a week, auditors’ fees, etc (variable year to year depending on needs).
ELECTRICITY: Eskom, Solar and Gas.
WATER: Crystal clear spring water for domestic use, river water for irrigation (new owner to install own pump).
OTHER: Septic tank, own refuse removal, Cell reception, and internet.
THE PROPERTY OFFERS:
Awe-inspiring views.
Indigenous fauna, flora & birdlife.
Hiking and climbing to challenge the fittest, please the idle, and delight everybody in between. Caves with Rock Art to hike to in the surrounding mountains, pure magic!
Swimming in river pools – short easy walk from homestead.
Snow-capped mountains in winter.
Splendiferous sunsets and starlit skies.
No 4 x 4 needed to reach this alluring Cederberg destination, no crime issues and no land claims.
DISTANCES: 30km to Citrusdal, 49km to Op-Die-Berg, 87km to Clanwilliam, 90km to Ceres, and 205km to Cape Town via N7/Citrusdal (with 25km dirt road over the scenic Middelberg Pass). Approximately 225km to Cape Town via Wellington/Ceres/Op-Die-Berg (tar all the way, with only 2,1km dirt road to the property).