LIFESTYLE | NATURE IN PAARL

This 133 ha farm is set against the Du Toitskloof Mountains, a majestic backdrop, with stunning views over the Paarl valley and Paarl Mountain beyond. The double storey main house, built in 2010, covers 300 square meters and offers light and space, making this a superb family home or guest house. The ground floor has two large bedrooms and one bathroom. Both can easily be converted to be en-suite. These are set around an open plan kitchen, living room and dining area. The master bedroom, with a full bathroom and two workstations take up most of the first floor. Wooden steps lead to the roof. Ample wardrobe space covers one wall in each of the bedrooms. Next to the main house is a large garage for three vehicles, adjoined by a rentable cottage and tool shed. Two occupied labourer cottages complete the buildings. There is one full-time employee. The natural topography of the farm lends itself to protea and buchu farming. Approximately 10 ha level ground is regarded as suitable for agricultural purposes. In addition, when a buchu plantation on the mountainous area to the north gets irrigated, it will supply an existing market. On the slope, large areas are filled with proteas and other fynbos species, with tracks and footpaths leading to various hills, glens and vantage points. Over the past few years the current owner made it his mission to clear the farm of alien vegetation. This a great achievement, that adds value to the property. In 1999, 1000 Mission olive trees were planted in various sections on the farm, covering approximately 3 ha in total. The olives do not currently get irrigated and have little yield at present, but production could be revitalized when a new maintenance plan is implemented. The olive production and harvesting could be farmed out to the local industry. Registered mountain streams feed two reservoirs, and two earth catchment dams with crystal clear water that is also used for all domestic purposes. Gravitation keeps pumping costs at an absolute minimum. Shared access to the farm is via a locked steel sliding gate, opened via cell phone, and a paved road leading to a neighbouring farms in the same area. This beautiful property, with its rural, scenic environment is more than a farm, it's an invitation to a laid-back lifestyle, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. The property also lends itself to shared ownership where a few families can each build a home not visible to the others, or a retreat, centred around the main house. The owner is a VAT registered entity. Price: R10 500 000,00 (VAT excluded) Property Reference #: RL5700 Agent Details: Margaret Louw Agrisell PTY Ltd 9A Kerk Street Piketberg 7320