This home is where extraordinary Scandanavian design and African wildlife meet the sights and sounds of the majestic Swartberg Mountain Range provides the perfect lifestyle of tranquility. It is situated on a 125 hectares portion in the well managed and very secure Swartberg Private Wildlife Estate.
The estate is well situated in the Green Karoo between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp and is only 2 hours drive from the George airport. This property, conveniently located off to the popular route R62 and close to world famous tourist attractions, around Oudtshoorn including the Cango Caves and the ostrich farms. Prince Albert, accessable, over the exciting Swartberg Pass, with its popular coffee shops and restaurants, Calitzdorp and its cheese factory and wine farms are other features of the area. The Swartberg Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site, offers a myriad of hiking and mountain biking trails.
There are over 800 animals that roam freely around the estate including Wildebeest, Springbok, Cape Mountain Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Impala, Gemsbok, Lechwe, Nyala and many more. Often the game can be viewed grazing around the house and drinking from the dam or whilst exploring the estate on foot, by mountain bike or quad bike.
The house refects the vast open spaces of its surrounds, the colors of the skies and the rustic beauty of the shrubs and the earth that holds it.
The front, open porch embraces the dam and the valley below while the enclosed back porch opens up to the very private, crystal clear swimming pool and mountains beyond.
The ceilings of both porches are clad in South African Pine and subtly absorbs the stark light reflecting off the swimming pool and the dam.
The back, enclosed porch is flanked by the main and second bedrooms. Both offering luxurious, plush carpets and magnificent views of the Karoo veld and mountainous landscape. The large, air conditioned, main bedroom , with under floor heating, is adjoined by a spacious, beautifully appointed bathroom that includes a seperate toilet, his and her basin and vanity, spacious shower, deep bath, and a generous walk-in closet.
The front porch leads to the third bedroom on the one side and the beautifully designed and spacious kitchen on the other. The third bedroom, also ensuite, offers plush carpets, ample cupboard space and magnificent views. From the bedroom, the placid dam and the forever views of the estate and Karoo can be enjoyed. The bathroom offers a shower, toilet and large vanity and basin.
The cavernous living room forms the core of the home. The extra height, South African pine ceilings, was created to accommodate the spectacular imported chandeliers. The dark, glowing African Mahogany floors create a cozy, embracing ambience. The fire place, especially imported, is vital for when the cool air flows down the slopes of the snow clad mountains during the winter months. Foldable doors open the living room to the front and back porches.
A stunning, cozy, vintage library is to the left of the living area where one can enjoy absorbing reading, whilst nursing a delicate port or muscadel, home grown in the area.It opens to a balcony with table and chairs surrounded by the splendour of the mountains. The second en suite bedroom flows seamlessly off the library.
To the right of the living room, the beautifully designed kitchen is a quiet haven created by the warm African Mahogany floors and the light chandelier where one can relax with a cup of coffee, either at the centre island or the dining space perfectly positioned to be at one with the outside world. During winter, warmth is provided by the extremely efficient fire place.
The functionality of the kitchen has no bounds, with its integrated fridge, a water purification system, pull out kettle base and multi-purpose slicer, microwave oven, gas stove and five plate gas hob. The seperators in the slow release drawers of the centre island are customised to suit each requirement.
The kitchen extends to the scullery, pantry, laundry and the workshop, which houses the lithium batteries and inverter sourcing its electricity from 8 roof top solar panels. The garage is large enough to house 3 cars and has an abundance of cupboard space.
If you desire a home where nurture blends harmoniously with nature and flaura and fauna blends seamlessly with function this home is for you.
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Transportation for staff currently costs R2125.00 per month.
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
