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This exceptional smallholding for sale in Elandskraal 15km from Sedgefield, offers the perfect blend of comfort, sustainability, and natural beauty, featuring breathtaking mountain views and a thoughtfully designed layout.
Property Features:
Entrance & Driveway: A paved driveway leads to an automated gate, welcoming you to a stone driveway and parking area by the house.
Water Supply: The property boasts a reliable borehole producing 2,500 liters per hour, complemented by rainwater harvesting with a total tank
capacity of 70,000 liters (30,000L under the house and 40,000L at the top of the property). The property also has access to dam
water (right of use).
Sustainability: Equipped with 24 solar panels, 4 directly power the 8KW inverter and 2 x 5kva batteries, alongside 2 backup generators. This
ensures energy efficiency and independence.
Security & Utilities: The property is secured with an alarm system and features electric geysers (2 x 250L), a gas stove, and air conditioning.
Main Home:
Design: A beautiful T&B log home, elegantly wood-clad and painted white inside. The home features wood window frames, wooden stairs
leading to a small covered front deck at the front door, with Balau decking wrapping around two sides of the house, to create a
large, partially covered deck area with access to the garden via two staircases.
Living Spaces: The open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining area are designed with wood laminate flooring, (the entire house's floors are wood
laminate), double volume ceilings, and a stunning stone-built open fireplace. The living area flows effortlessly to the outdoors via
wood-framed stack doors leading to the deck.
Kitchen: Equipped with plenty of cupboards, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, a gas hob, and oven. The kitchen also includes a
scullery with a double sink for added convenience.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms:
Bedroom 1: A cozy room with built-in cupboards and private access to the front of the house. It includes an en-suite bathroom with a shower,
toilet, and basin.
Bedroom 2: Features built-in cupboards and double doors leading to the front deck.
Main Bedroom: This double-volume room includes built-in cupboards, access to the deck, and a loft area for storage. The en-suite bathroom offers
a bath, shower, toilet, and double basin.
Bathrooms: The guest bathroom features a shower, toilet, basin, and granite countertops.
Outdoor Living:
Entertainment Area: The semi-covered Balau deck features an outdoor fireplace and ample space for entertaining while enjoying the serene mountain
views.
Pool & Fire Pit: A wood-clad portable pool and an outdoor fire pit with a seating area provide the perfect spots to unwind. A pavilion currently under
construction will soon be completed to offer a shaded seating area in which to relax around the pool.
Cottage (42m2):
A Private Retreat; the cozy cottage includes an open-plan lounge/bedroom with a kitchenette, complete with wooden countertops, a prep bowl, and a 2-plate gas stove. A closed combustion fireplace ensures it stays warm during the cold winter days and nights. It has a separate bathroom with a shower, basin, and toilet. The outdoor area is fully fenced with private access and parking. Enjoy a peaceful seating area under the trees or on the paved undercover patio that flows out through stack doors from the living areas and has views of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains. The cottage is totally private from the main house and is currently let on Airbnb, which can be continued if one wants to. It has its own generator and separate wi-fi connection.
Additional Features:
Garden & Irrigation: The irrigated garden is serviced by four central stations and powered by a 1.75kw pump.
Storage & Utilities: Under the house, you'll find a storage area, an undercover washing line where the generator is located, a laundry room, and a lockable
workshop. The property offers tandem undercover parking and is fully fenced around the house.
Connectivity & Equipment: wireless point-to-point, a self-propelled lawnmower is included.
The orchard on the property is registered and certified with the African Truffle Growers Association to produce truffles for sale as an additional source of income.
This property for sale in Elandskraal is perfect for those seeking a sustainable, private lifestyle with all the comforts of modern living, set against the backdrop of mystical mountain views.
