Farm for Sale in Dargle

A Riverfront Sanctuary Offering Idyllic Country Living

SOLE MANDATE: Bordering the Umgeni River and comprising just over 25 Ha, this remarkable Dargle Valley property offers exceptional natural beauty with rolling ridgelines that frame panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see. Included is an enclave of residential offerings providing the ultimate sanctuary for discerning buyers seeking space, serenity, and seclusion.

Accommodation is in the form of a three-bedroom main homestead plus two separate self-sufficient bedroom cottages, one holding three bedrooms and the other a single bedroom, all en suite, positioned around a large pool with a beautiful adjoining pool house.

The main homestead seamlessly blends the timeless charm of a country homestead with the refined finishes of a modern residence. The central core of the home is a high open rafter ceilinged living area encompassing an integrated lounge (with a fireplace), dining room and kitchen that opens on both sides to the outdoors. One side opens onto the expansive veranda area, fitted with canvas drop down blinds, that provides tranquil views towards the river and beyond and the other side adjoins a paved outside courtyard area. A second informal TV lounge area (with a modern built-in fireplace) also has access onto a second outdoor veranda area. The open plan kitchen intelligently designated by a large striking wooden kitchen dresser creates a dramatic focal point plus there is also a large separate scullery area.

A well-proportioned en suite bedroom leads off the informal lounge and its bathroom boasts a free-standing bath and a large “his” and “hers” shower. There is also an upstairs loft style en suite bedroom and a third downstairs bedroom also with an en suite bathroom.

The outdoor pool area is a great oasis with sunny spots to enjoy, whilst the adjoining shaded pool house and built in bar area is a great alfresco and entertaining space.

With a lovely, shaded verandah overlooking the pool area, the 3 bed 3 bath cottage has a welcoming open plan lounge/dining area serviced by a chic kitchenette.

The high open ceiling design in the 1-bedroom cottage augments its spacious appeal and there is a generously sized kitchenette as well as a modern shower bathroom. This cottage also has a shaded verandah area.

Additional attributes include a double garage, three covered parking bays, electric gate access onto the property, a separate laundry room, gas geysers service most bathrooms, two staff rooms with ablutions, battery and inverter and 10 solar panels, borehole water supply, two large Jo Jo tanks.

This incomparable property is just 25 kms from picturesque Nottingham Road which hosts a vibrant mix of cafés, restaurants, a historic hotel, a farmers’ market and excellent schools. Howick is also only a short drive away with excellent medical services and retail outlets.

Surrounded by nature’s best, this is property offers limitless lifestyle possibilities for an exclusive retreat, a hospitality and small agri- business venture, or a combined multi-generational homestead. The opportunities are as vast as the land itself.