Location
The property is situated midway between Grahamstown (28 min) and Port Alfred (23 min) and approximately 10km North West of Bathurst in the heart of East Cape pineapple country plus cattle and game country with several notable game reserves within close proximity.

Size
Comprised of 1 title (full title/freehold ownership), this large property is 4050m2 in extent.

Description
This piece of land is exceptionally pretty. The focal point of the property is the small earth dam located alongside the main homestead with its large wraparound porch overlooking said waterhole and from which one often sees various species of game taking a drink plus the dam is fully stocked with tilapia. The property has a number of large indigenous trees and being a thorn savannah area it therefore displays mainly sweet thorn which has a high canopy that one can easily walk beneath and is alive with various bird species.

Veld types
As described above the bulk of the property would be considered thorn savannah giving the bushveld experience. Areas of almost exclusively Acacia Karoo are very well grassed with a large variety of sweet veld grass species. The grazing is also healthy plus there’s sufficient variety of grass species to ensure some space for regular visits from the resident game animals within the eco-estate.

Rainfall / Water
The property falls in a summer rainfall area with an annual average of 800mm. Household water requirements are catered for by the 20 000lt worth of rainwater tanks. Borehole water is then used for the small earth dam as well as garden use.

Game species
The property falls within the surrounds of the Langholm Country Estate which is run as a lifestyle and wildlife undertaking and the following game species are regular sightings: giraffe, zebra, nyala, impala and duiker.

Improvements
The superb main dwelling has 3 beds with 2 bathrooms plus a large open plan kitchen and dining room which leads through to the lounge/tv room and all these living areas front onto the impressive viewing deck. Alongside the main dwelling is a massive boma area complete with raised fire pit/braai.
There is a free-standing small cottage with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Plus there’s an elevated 1 bedroom unit above the carport which is complete with open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area and bathroom plus private deck area.
Other outbuildings/facilities include: small store room and double carport. A nursery area allows one to grow vegies etc. without any hassles.
The boundary is not fenced to allow direct access to game drinking water from the dam.
There is Eskom power on the property plus the following backup solar system: 8.5kw inverter, 2 x 5.12kw lithium batteries, sufficient solar panels and solar geyser (Elon 100).
Lastly there is lots of security lighting for peace of mind in this safe and secure gated development.

Conclusion
As a potential lifestyle opportunity, this property is one of the best value propositions I have seen with the substantial fixed improvements that are all well maintained. The location of the property is excellent making it a good option for a getaway or even a primary residence which is within easy reach of both Grahamstown and Port Alfred. Being tucked away in the bush it remains very private offering stress free living. As discussed the property also has its own private dam/waterhole alongside the northern boundary which is often visited by the resident game population on the estate. All in all, this property is well situated and well priced and I think it will be a very rewarding acquisition.

Price
R 1 675 000 (no Vat payable). Read more...