Farm For Sale in Malmesbury Rural, Malmesbury

Property description

Escape to your own slice of paradise with this off-grid 20-hectare property, perched on the enchanting slopes of the Dassenberg hills. This exclusive estate, harmoniously neighbouring the Witsands Nature Reserve, offers a lifestyle immersed in tranquility and natural beauty, all while being a mere 30-minute drive from Cape Town and just 10 minutes from charming Malmesbury.
Situated within a gated community of only 10 twenty-hectare plots, this property boasts a unique charm that sets it apart. A spacious farm-style house (122 m2) beckons with two generously sized bedrooms on either side, both with enclosed outdoor showers. The open-plan design features a kitchen, living, and dining space, complemented by a mezzanine, all centered around a double-sided fireplace. Embrace the breathtaking surroundings from the east-facing wooden deck (80 m2) accessible through fold-back barn doors, providing the perfect vantage point for spectacular sunrises and moonlit nights.
The property is fully self-sufficient, powered by solar panels that keep appliances and Wi-Fi humming. A wind pump draws clear and fresh-tasting water from a borehole, while storage water tanks (2 x 5,000 and 1 x 2,500 liters) ensure a reliable water supply. Low-pressure gas geysers provide hot water, and there's even a concrete irrigation dam (40,000 liters) and an earth dam on this eco-friendly haven.
Step into a plantation adorned with organic, indigenous flora—Rose Geranium, Cape May, and Rosemary—that offers essential oils for distillation. The landscape includes 40 olive trees, 4 pecan nut trees, and various fruit trees, creating a harmony of agriculture and nature.
Nature enthusiasts will revel in the property's conservation area (10 ha), a pristine fynbos zone under rehabilitation by Cape Nature. This sanctuary is home to an array of birdlife, including Cape robin, canary, bulbul, drongo, and sunbirds. For those passionate about beekeeping, this area holds promise.
Witness the synergy of nature with a variety of wildlife, from guineafowl and owls to steenbok and African wild cats. An earth dam teems with life, hosting frogs, nesting weaver birds, and even a Cape clawless otter.
This property is not just a home; it's a canvas for a lifestyle where nature takes center stage, offering serenity, sustainability, and an unparalleled connection with the environment. Embrace the call of the wild in this unique and captivating haven.