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R 9 500 000

4 Bedroom House for Sale in Cathkin Park

Cathkin Park, Cathkin Park

Your Private Monk's Cowl, Drakensberg experience and self-catering income accommodation AWAITS!

Discover the majesty and splendor of the Great Drakensberg Monk's Cowl Cathkin Park Nature Reserve, with this absolutely stunning hidden gem, available for only R9.5 million (£377,000; US$500,000). This unique property is bordered on three sides by the Drakensberg Park, offering an unparalleled natural setting with no fences on the shared boundaries.

Hiking Trails:

Ezemvelo maintains a hiking trail through the property, featuring landmarks such as the Sphinx, Crystal Falls, Verkykerskop, and Breakfast Stream. Additionally, three kilometers of private hiking trails have been developed, connecting to Ezemvelo’s trails at Keartland’s Pass, beneath the Sphinx, and at Crystal Falls. These trails are also utilized for eradicating alien species and controlled burning.

Access and Maintenance:

The access road, spanning 1.5 km, has been operational since the 1960s. As the primary users, maintenance is largely undertaken by the property owners. The road is suitable for vehicles with reasonable ground clearance. Ezemvelo’s car park gate is locked at night, but keys are provided.

Buildings and Expansion Potential:

The floor areas of the buildings, all with approved plans, total 659m2:

- Main House: 170 m2
- Laundry/Drying Area/Linen Room: 52 m2
- Main Carport: 83 m2
- Studio (Original Homestead): [Size not specified]
- Cabin 1: 107 m2
- Cabin 2: 89 m2
- Cabins Carport: 38 m2
- Power House (Solar Plant): 9 m2
- House: 24 m2
- Workshop: 16 m2

Under the 2016 Land Use Management Scheme revisions, an additional five-room bed-and-breakfast or a 12-room house can be constructed, subject to special consent and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Currently, the plan is to rebuild the workshop.

Self-Sufficiency:

Self-sufficiency is achievable on this property, even in extreme circumstances such as asteroid impacts or societal collapse. With increased vegetable production and sustainable hunting, it is possible to live independently. Delivery services like Takealot and Makro also reach this location.

Water Supply:

Access to sufficient clean, fresh water is a significant challenge in many parts of Africa. However, this property is particularly fortunate, with perennial streams that are gravity-fed and easily distributed without the need for boreholes or pumps. The water is collected at the dam only five minutes after emerging from the rock, ensuring it is free from pollutants.

The water is gravity-fed into 5,000-litre header tanks. Although biologically clean, it often contains particulate matter, particularly after storms. A primary filter in the dam and a 200-micron filter in the one-inch line leading to the tanks help address this. Below the tanks, the water passes through sand filters. In the two decades of residence, the porcelain has never been stained, nor has the laundry been soiled by the water.

The water pressure at the main house is one bar (ten meters below the tanks), and at the cabins, it is two bars (20 meters below the tanks). Since the studio is at the same elevation as the header tanks, it is supplied by an on-demand pump providing four bars of pressure.

Electricity:

The property has never been connected to the grid due to the environmental sensitivity of the area, which requires cables to be buried, increasing connection costs. With advancements in solar technology, a connection to Eskom has become even less financially viable. The property’s north-facing orientation makes it ideal for solar power.

The solar system includes 5.2 kW of solar charging 63 kWh batteries. A 5.5 kW petrol generator is connected to the 5-kW inverter, which operates for 10 hours during extended periods. The building housing the generator is designed to minimize noise and environmental impact Read more...

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Parking: 6

Study

Pet Friendly

Flatlet

Garden

Property Overview

Listing Number

115915124

Type of Property

House

Description

Bachelor/Studio,Nature Reserve

Lifestyle

Eco Estate,Holiday Resort,Mountain

List Date

29 April 2025

Erf Size

93.3 ha

Floor Area

659 m²

Rates and Taxes

R 1 748

Pets Allowed

Yes

Rooms

Bedroom

4,Main Dwelling 1 Bedroom plus loft Cabin 1: 1 Be...

Bathrooms

4,Main Dwelling: Full bathroom Cabin 1: 1 Bedroom...

Kitchens

Office/study

Domestic

Reception Rooms

Rooms

Recreation Room

External Features

Parking

Garden

Yes

Building

Facing

Above Road,Mountain View

Roof

Iron,Thatch

Wall

Plaster

Floor

Tiled Floors

Solar

Solar Panels,Solar Geyser

Backup Water

Water Tank

Backup Power

Backup Battery / Inverter

Other Features

Security

Partially Fenced,24 Hour Access

Flatlet

Yes

Flat Description

Comfortable Accommodation We have two private ...

Backup Water

Yes

Special Features

Gas Geyser

Points of Interest

4 Bedroom House for Sale in Cathkin Park

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