A rare 10.7695-hectare self-sustaining farm oasis in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa — just under a 3-hour casual drive from Cape Town.
Completely off-grid: 16,000w solar system, 30,000w LiFePo4 battery storage, zero electricity costs. Operational borehole at 70,000 lt/hr. Working organic farm — 2,050 m² high-nethouse, 120 fruit trees across 30+ varieties, full permaculture system.
Main home: 202 m², 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living. Garden cottage en-suite generating rental income. 4,600 m² fenced camping area with boma, fire pit and composting facilities for overlanding tourists travelling to Namibia and Botswana.
This is precisely where three South African biomes converge: Cederberg-Fynbos, Namaqualand and Karoo — creating an ecologically unique transition zone of extraordinary biodiversity. West Coast beaches 65 minutes. Clanwilliam 44 km. This Eco-Estate - charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is designed for relaxed country living. The open-plan kitchen and living area is perfect for entertainment, while the separate study nook or one of the bedrooms can be used as a study/work from home area. The loft also offers convenient accommodation/- comfortable beds for 5 & storage. Garden-Cottage with an On-suite Bedroom, open-plan Sitting area with kitchen opening on the Veranda overlooking the Cederberg eastern slopes. Spacious underroof parking for 2 vehicle’s at the house and open space workshop with ample Steel and Timber shelves. Low maintenance garden with big variety trees is ideal for relaxation and bird watching. Additional development opportunities, more than 2 main dwellings are allowed per Title-deed, you would need to submit an application with the local municipality for extensive infrastructure development. Fenced in 4600m2 area that needs further development. Water from the reservoirs is connected, an old wooden timber room 12m2 with outdoor Shower and Composting toilet structure for wild-camping exists. A lovely Boma 28m2 with tiled table and small sink while enjoying a Braai at the Fire pit. Stargazing in the evenings with clean air and stunning Moons to photo-capture with Jackal-call in the background.
Strategic Location: The Advantage
This retreat with its central location close to neighboring towns and access to local amenities as well as excellent schools, this farm oasis offers a unique blend of secure and quiet seclusion yet accessible. Residents can enjoy the scenic drives to the west coast beaches-65 min’s or Cape Town just 2.5 hours away. This Property is literally where the major biomes Cederberg-Fynbos, Namaqualand and Karoo nature zones meet, making it an incredibly rich and unique diverse ecological transition area. This can be your ideal base for remote working professionals or those seeking a balance between country living and urban convenience.
Ample diversification possibilities and investment potential e.g. 2nd residence, another cottage for B&B, self-catering or the wellness retreat. Overlanding camping facilities had been requested for Tourists traveling especially to Namibia and Botswana. During winter rainfall months we enjoy the well-known Namaqualand flower season and some of nature’s Flowery blessings even spills over to this farm. With many locals and foreigners visiting the Cederberg Mountains for Hiking and adventure Sports such as Canoeing/ Rock climbing /Mountain-biking and much more, this scenic location is well-loved.
Annual running costs: power R0 · municipal
