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Soothe your soul: 6 Karoo homes under R3m to escape to

27 Apr 2019

If you're looking for peace and tranquillity, you can’t do better than the vast Karoo. Soak up the quiet and starry skies from these characterful homes…

1. Fynbos vistas without compare in Calitzdorp for R1.25 million

Down a winding country lane and embraced by farmlands, this lovingly restored Karoo cottage in Calitzdorp, Western Cape, offers an idyllic country setting. The property comprises a main dwelling with two bedrooms, one bathroom, beautiful features and finishes and open-plan living areas extending out to the generous covered patio, as well as a separate flatlet.

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2. A home above the rest in Grahamstown for R2.095 million

Perched above the Karoo landscape, this charming home in Grahamstown Central boasts breathtaking views that can be enjoyed through the picture windows in the living areas and main bedroom. The two bedroom, two bathroom home has a lounge area with wood-burning fireplace and undercover patio that is an extension of the living area and is ideal for entertaining.

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3. A nature lover’s dream in Calitzdorp for R1.95 million

In the the Gamka Farm Estate in the Huis Rivier Valley just 7km outside of Calitzdorp, this three bedroom, two bathroom home brings nature up close and personal. The home is off the grid and has an open-plan lounge with glass concertina doors that open to a large raised deck overlooking the plain, indoor and outdoor braai areas, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a boma, outdoor bath and more.

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4. A gracious Edwardian villa in Grahamstown for R2.495 million

If you’re looking for character and charm, look no further. This Edwardian home in Oatlands, Grahamstown, has four original fireplaces surrounded by Edwardian tiles circa 1906, a wrap-around verandah, four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, patio, Oregon pine floors and an attractive garden.

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5. Beautiful contemporary living in Grahamstown for R2.5 million

In leafy Westhill in Grahamstown, this beautifully refurbished home offers easy and uncluttered living. The four bedroom, three bathroom home has white-washed wooden floors, a freestanding fireplace, large covered deck with gas braai and plenty of seating overlooking the green surrounds, terraced garden with lots of trees, a self-contained cottage and more.

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6. Plenty of privacy in Barrydale for R2.75 million

On a large tree-filled corner erf in Barrydale, this property offers an abundance of space and privacy. The newly-renovated Victorian-style home offers plenty of natural sunlight, wooden floors and high ceilings, French doors leading to an inviting patio overlooking a private pool, open-plan living spaces with two fire heaths, a conservatory, attractive chandeliers, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and more.

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