Location
This property is situated within 2 hours reach from Port Elizabeth. Take the N2 and then travel via the R62 to the “Langkloof” near Joubertina which is just south of the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve. The setting is pleasingly remote as to reach the farm one drives past mostly apple farms and then having left the tar road behind after just 4 kms on gravel one finally reaches this small farm. There is basically only one road into the valley which therefore remains very private. Owners are not dependent on anyone coming into the valley to provide services. The added beauty is that the shops and other modern day conveniences are all just minutes away.

Size
Made up of 1 title, the property is 25 hectares in extent.

Description
The farm is tucked away in a secluded valley which runs parallel to the R62 being one valley to the north. The property encompasses one elongated slice of the valley and the valley floor itself which contributes towards a good balance between fertile soils covered by palatable grazing and some limited valley bushveld trees plus then the shallow/rocky soils supporting the fynbos biome. The property feels much larger than its quoted size based on the long shape plus the sloping terrain.

Veld type
Fair amount of fynbos with lots of proteas, pin cushions, sugerbush, a multitude of flowers, honeybush tea and various succulents etc. As discussed there is also good grazing along the valley floor plus on the slopes which supports the resident springbuck population plus some livestock (meatmaster sheep) on the property. There is also some valley bushveld along the valley floor with various species of indigenous trees. The chance of there being cycads is also very plausible judging by all the cycads found on the neighbouring farms. The end result is a diverse variety of plant types and land forms.

Rainfall
The farm falls in a predominantly winter rainfall area with an annual average of 450mm.

Improvements
This property has a stylish log cabin offering 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as spacious open plan kitchen and living areas. Close by there is also a double garage which was recently converted into a bedroom with en-suite and then the remaining half is a single garage. The main dwelling is serviced with solar power while gas is also used for heating purposes plus there’s an air-con. There are separate solar and gas rooms under the house. Plus a new double garage was recently built and it has lots of extra space which serves as a workshop. A second solar installation supplies power to this new garage. There is also a newly installed Jacuzzi which is used more as a splash pool.
Excellent security features in this already safe area provide absolute peace of mind and there’s excellent WIFI reception allowing for a work from home scenario.
Crystal clear water is pumped (3000lt/hr and can increase delivery to 5500lt) from a borehole to a water tank (irrigation is supplied direct from the borehole) and rain catchments from the roof are also stored in water tanks. There are various drinking troughs at strategic points. There is a well maintained irrigated garden plus a vegetable garden and +- 70 fruit trees (stone fruits, citrus, pear and apple).
The farm has a small chicken coop. Part of the farm is game fenced (+-10ha) including some internal sheep camps supporting the small scale stock and game farming operations whereas the rest of the farm is more of a wilderness habitat left open for the free roaming game as listed below.

Wildlife species
Includes: klipspringer, grysbok, bush pig as well as other smaller mammals. Bird species found in this fynbos biome include: sugar birds as well as various sunbirds and raptor species.

Conclusion
A great opportunity awaits an extremely privileged new landowner as the natural beauty of the property and the array of plant and animal species will prove an absolute delight for hikers, birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. This property affords one the opportunity to indulge in your own private mountain retreat. If you want to get away from it all, this special investment is a natural and perfect hide-out.
The farm has just enough arable land and grazing to allow for some subsistence farming and being totally self-sufficient.

Price
Price - R 4 295 000.
Above price includes the springbuck, tractor with implements, spare roof sheets, fencing materials, sprayers for irrigation and possibly a few sheep.