3 Bedroom House for Sale in Durbanville Rural

Strategically located on the doorstep of the Cape Winelands, this captivating and well-maintained move-in ready smallholding is off-grid and low maintenance. Close to all major routes and amenities, including hospitals and excellent public and private schools in Durbanville, it still offers privacy and tranquility in a country setting and an ideal setting for a work-from-home opportunity.

Potential income generation opportunities include agricultural ventures such as free-range egg or broiler farming, tourist accommodation, aquaculture, horticulture, farm shop and riding stables.

Main House:

The 370 m² main house features 3 extra large spacious bedrooms, 2 with air conditioners. Vaulted ceilings and an abundance of cupboard space complete the picture.

The family bathroom consists of a bath, shower, toilet and hand basin. The en-suite has a shower, toilet and hand basin.

The open-plan dining room/lounge contains a modern wood-burning fireplace/stove that efficiently heats the space for a cosy winter. The kitchen features a 5-burner gas stove with an electric convection oven for the bakers amongst us.

Next to the kitchen is a large pantry/laundry room.

An indoor entertaining room with a large braai opens onto the shady back yard and the easy-to-maintain indoor pool with solar heating invites you in to take a dip.

The main house geyser is solar powered with the option of switching to gas heating if needed.

Garages and Storage:

A double carport and double garage provide undercover and secure parking for 4 vehicles. An additional storage shed provides even more storage space, as well as space for an additional vehicle and a small trailer.

Additionally, there is a neat and solid 230 m² shed/garage with bricked walls, a high roof and a cement floor. It has multiple use options including conversion into a second dwelling/guesthouse or AirBnB accommodation, storage rental or pursuing hobbies.

Staff Accommodation:

Also situated on the property is a soundly built 1 bedroom wooden staff cabin with a kitchen, open plan living area and a bathroom. The view from the balcony is breathtaking and this cabin can easily be turned into a haven for a teenager seeking some independence.

Power Supply:

The entire property is on Eskom 3-phase power.

Negotiable in addition to the asking price is a Victron and Solar MD solar system. Three 8000VA Victron inverters supply 3ph power of up to 8kW per phase, while 16kW of solar panels charge up the 45kWh battery bank. The batteries are large enough to run the air-conditioner through the night to keep you comfortable.

Water Supply:

Two boreholes provide groundwater to a well-laid-out irrigation system that takes water to all sections of the property. Borehole 1 has been tested at 24000 litres/hour. Borehole 2 has never been tested but has never run dry.

12x 5000l water tanks harvest rainwater run through a state-of-the-art filtration system, providing clean fresh water for household use.

Security Features:

For security the main house is fitted with an alarm system and security doors, the staff cabin has its own separate alarm system and the shed/garage is fitted with CCTV. Bright and strong outdoor security spotlights provide nighttime visibility. All walls and fences are in good repair, with electric fencing directly surrounding the main house and staff quarters. Three motorised gates lead up to the main house.

Agricultural Features:

If you want to try your hand at self-sustainability, there is a successful greenhouse waiting to be expanded upon with plenty space on the rest of the property for growing other crops. There are 5 sturdy chicken coops with space for over 100 chickens. For the equestrian, there is ample space to erect a stable and keep a few horses. The area has an established equestrian community.

Internet:

A reliable wireless internet connection is available via several independent service providers. All other cell phone and internet service providers such as Vodacom, MTN and Telkom are also available.

This is one of the last large pieces of land in the area where available plots are dwindling fast and is a must-see prime property that should not be missed.

To arrange a viewing or for more information please give us a call.