Farm For Sale in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay

Property description

Wind your way down the soon to be completed Redford Road which is being fully tarred, and the sense of harmony and oneness with nature takes you somewhere that feels a million miles away. Passing pastures, paddocks and wine farms along the way, land that has passed between the most illustrious of owners such as the Newdigates, Derbyshires, Van Rooyens and Reids since the 1800s, you flank the iconic ridge and landmark that lends The Crags its name.

Entering this magnificent property is akin to an unveiling, as each subtle bend in the road reveals a paddock here, a pasture there, a glassy dam twisting between gentle creases in the land. And gentle is the word. And indeed the feeling. While bordered to the north by the impressive and imposing crag itself, the lay of this land is gentle and flat, with ample sections suited to horses, livestock or gentleman crop farming. The presence of the 3 beautiful dams is the first clue to the underground jewel - a perennial spring that has provided life to the farm without fail for more than 40 years.

Set out over 3 erven, each erf contains a home of its own, each with its own character and micro-environment. The main homestead is defined by its position in close proximity to the 3 dams, as well as the presence of the crag beneath the sky, like a permanent watercolour landscape. The epicenter of the farm, the homestead comprises a main home with 1 main en-suite bedroom, and 4 en-suite guest bedrooms extending into an east wing. The living areas are spacious yet cosy, the fireplace on standby to ease any of nature's fleeting chills. The kitchen is open plan and modern, extending into a secluded scullery, pantry and laundry area. Surrounding the homestead are an office, workshop and 4-car garage, as well as a studio and vegetable garden.

The second home is a strong contender for the main residence, with a contemporary layout and design. The indoor-outdoor flow takes advantage of Plett's mild climate, with al fresco dining and entertaining a year round possibility under the covered veranda. A beautiful indigenous landscaped garden surround the property, and blends the immediacy of the lawns with the rehabilitated indigenous forest that has re-asserted itself after complete removal of invasives over a decade ago. There are various paths throughout this small section of forest, that also link up with the network of pathways throughout the farm, traversing wild fynbos belts, irrigated paddocks, and the manicured gardens surrounding the homes and dams.

On the 3rd portion of land is a modest and cosy 3 bedroom wooden cottage, complete with its own entrance, fire pit and fully equipped kitchen, which receives regular paying guests. In addition to the 3 homes is a complete function venue, with a beautiful deck overlook the dam, bathrooms and prep kitchen. Currently storing the owner's vehicle collection, it could very easily host weddings, soirees, extravagant parties or any other suitable gathering.

Various outbuildings and facilities complete the functioning of the estate, such as the artist's studio, vegetable garden/greenhouse, labourer's cottage, store room, generator shed, and enormous steel shed that houses a variety of farm implements and equipment. Eskom power is connected with 2 generators as backup, and the spring and dam water is piped into the buildings via a bespoke system that provides municipal pressure levels.

Seldom will you discover a farm in as impeccable a condition as this, with complete eradication of aliens, irrigated, mostly flat, and with every building and amenity in full working order. Painstakingly maintained and loved during the course of the current owners' 40 year custodianship, the time is right for a new owner to carry the torch onward.

Should you wish to own this exclusive piece of property on the ultra desirable Redford Road, contact us today for more information, and to determine whether this property could fulfill your property dreams.