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Country escapes: 7 absolutely gorgeous KZN Midlands homes

29 Jun 2018

Looking for the perfect country getaway in KwaZulu-Natal’s lush, green Midlands? Boasting endless views in serene surrounds, these homes tick all the boxes…

1. Soak up the serenity in Dargle for R14 million

This French-inspired lifestyle farm in the heart of the Dargle Valley in the Midlands Meander offers a beautiful home with stylish finishes and two guest cottages, staff accommodation and a manager’s house.

The main home offers four bedroom suites and 120sqm covered patio with built-in braai, pizza oven and rim-flow pool. You can also soak up the panoramic views from the copper-clad bathtub in the main bedroom with fireplace.

To view this property, click here.

2. Old-school country comfort in Howick for R7.5 million

Oozing country comfort and offering views and space, this graceful farmhouse in Siteka Estate in Howick overlooks a dam, with views beyond.

In an expansive garden of rolling lawns, beautiful trees and water features, the home has three bedroom suites with fireplaces, welcoming living areas, a bar area, an entertainer’s verandah, pool and separate guest cottage.

To view the home, click here to view.

3. Easy living and entertaining in Underberg for R5.5 million

Tucked away in a tranquil valley close to the famous Sani Pass, this 30ha property in Underberg offers relaxed, tranquil living and panoramic views you can enjoy from the main house or guest cottage.

The four bedroom, three bathroom main homestead overlooks the Mkomazana River and a dam, and has a ‘secret’ wine cellar, wooden deck with fire pit, fireplaces, bay windows, study and wide covered front verandah.

To view this home, click here.

4. An entertainer’s dream abode in Pietermaritzburg for R6.875 million

Set on a 7 545sqm erf and covering 1 300sqm, this lodge-style family home in Wembley, Pietermaritzburg affords you privacy, as well as plenty of space for easy living and effortless entertaining

The four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home is an entertainer’s dream, offering a billiards room, wine cellar, stone fireplace, tennis court, swimming pool, gym with a sauna, a trampoline and expansive covered patio overlooking garden and boasting fantastic views over the city and the greenbelt.

To view the home, click here.

5. Contemporary safari living in Albert Falls for R6.395 million

Blending seamlessly into its natural surrounds, this home in Albert Falls, Pietermaritzburg, offers a quirky modern industrial interior softened by a clever mix of natural elements, adding warmth whilst celebrating its African roots.

On a prime site overlooking and extending onto the banks of smaller natural dams, the four bedroom, four bathroom eco estate home allows for effortless indoor/outdoor living in balance with nature.

To view this home, click here.

6. Classic grandeur in Howick for R9.75 million

Vaulted ceilings, wooden floors, bay windows, fireplaces and more are combined to define this graceful home in Bosch Hoek Golf and Country Estate in Howick.

As accommodation the home offers three bedroom suites, as well as two separate guest suites, all tastefully finished, while expansive windows overlook the lush and sprawling gardens.

To view the home, click here.

7. A forest escape in Hilton for R3.75 million

Basking in beautiful forest valley and views, this beautifully-appointed practical yet stylish home in Hilton has a spacious lounge with fireplace and cavernous double-volume dining area with wrap-around staircase.

The four bedroom, three bathroom home’s kitchen and dining room make for a wonderful entertainment area with stack away doors leading out to a large covered deck that creates a feeling of being among the forest's trees.

To view this home, click here to view.

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