January is yesterday's news and December is nothing more than a distant memory. If you live in a city, you’ve had a month to settle back into the noise, traffic and restlessness. And be honest, it feels like you never left. In fact, everything is worse than it was last year, isn’t it?
So why not leave it all behind? You can shed the noise and traffic and stress and revamp your entire life. A farm equals freedom, even if you only have one to escape to every other weekend to rest your city-weary head.
The Free State offers ample opportunities for the aspiring farmer, as well as the perfect getaway nooks for those who need to escape city pressures every now and then. Also, nestled in the heart of South Africa, it is centrally located.
So dream of a simpler life full of endless expanses and possibilities… These properties will inspire you:
1. Tranquillity in Tierpoort for R2.8 million
This 20.3ha farm in the Tierpoort area is on the market for R2.8 million - click here to view.Stoneridge Lifestyle Farm at Tierpoort offers a break from every single aspect of life in the city. Ideal for the successful businessman looking for a place where his inner soul could be nourished, the pensioner who would like grow his own vegetables and tend sheep, or an adventurous family longing for a change of lifestyle where children can grow up in unspoilt nature.
The farm is close enough to the city, but far enough from the tiresome traffic and noise.
Nestled against a koppie lined with indigenous Olienhout and Wild Olive trees, the century-old Cape Dutch-style farmhouse consists of five bedrooms and boasts five Oak trees in the well-established garden that presents a spectacular view of pastoral plains and wavy grasslands.
This farm is on the market for R2.8 million - click here to view.
2. Game and trout estate in Clarens for R3.7 million
This 1ha erf with home set on a trout and game estate in the Clarens area is on the market for R3.75 million - click here to view.You have the opportunity to purchase into this idyllic game and trout estate. What is offered for sale is one of eight 1ha properties on this sectional title country estate located in the popular adventure valley between Clarens and Golden Gate. The estate is located only 7km from Clarens.
Owners in this estate have access to the stocked trout and carp dams and enjoy traversing rights over the whole farm which is stocked with a variety of game.
The north-facing house consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two lounges, dining room, study and entrance hall. The stunning, modern kitchen will get any culinary artist excited. The scullery is separate and there is a walk-in pantry.
The outside braai area has a built-in braai area and bar counter. The garden is well established and full of features such as an open air jaccuzzi, a meandering water course and fountain.
The property includes a cottage for guests, and is on the market for R3.75 million - click here to view.
3. Hideaway Ficksburg farm for R3.4 million
This 250ha farm in the Ficksburg area is on the market for R3.4 million - click here to view.Lose yourself in the beautiful surroundings of this 250ha cattle and crop farm situated in the Ficksburg district.
The farm has an ample supply of water, boasting with four dams, including a borehole and a fountain.
The farm comes complete with a beautiful four bedroom house with wooden floors and an expansive veranda from which you can appreciate the mesmerising, never-ending views.
You can make this secluded hideaway yours for R3.4 million - click here to view.
4. A Clocolan escape for R3.995 million
This 149ha farm in the Clocolan area is on the market for R3.995 million - click here to view.This beautiful 149ha farm overlooks the Maluti Mountains in the Eastern Free State and is a short 40 minute drive from the ever charming Clarens.
The farm has two large homes, offering those who want to permanently escape the city the perfect opportunity to start a guest house. The first home has three bedrooms, two lounges, office, large entertainment area and swimming pool. The second home has five bedrooms, two lounges, two bathrooms and a double garage.
Adding to the attraction of this idyllic location are large orchards of apples, plums, apricots and cherries.
You can own this farm for R3.995 million - click here to view.
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