MOUNTAIN SMALLHOLDING BEGGING DEVELOPMENT

This farm located on the Soutpansberg mountain that towers above Louis Trichardt is only 10 minutes away from the town center.
It is set on along the edge of the mountain range offering endless views that change with the weather and the time of day.
Its cooler up here, sometimes up to 5 degrees and the breezes offer relief from the sweltering summer humidity below.
Misty mornings greet one and as evenings approaches the clouds descend, the climate is sub-tropical and vegetation attests
to this . There are huge trees around the houses and cottages, the views towards the north offer rugged mountain terrain and
cultivated farms in the valley ,before the horizon meets the sky.
This property can be developed into a Bed and breakfast venue, it has features that will make it unique.
The area boasts several of these businesses that are popular and thriving. Just off the N1 national highway it is easily accessible.
Before the possibility of an overnight venue is discussed there are income streams that must be mentioned:
1. There are three cottages that have been rented out in the past. These can be converted to overnight accommodation or rented
per month. The income from them was R 12 000 in the past. The cottages are set well apart and constructed of brick under IBR.
They have bathrooms, verandas, combined kitchen and living areas with either one or two bedrooms.
2. This 25 hectare property has about 8 hectare that can be cultivated. There are 200 mature Avocado trees that generated about
R 75 000 per season, according to the owner. The market for Avocados is huge and local. The existing trees only occupy a portion of
the available land.
3. On the edge of the farm, along its eastern border, the terrain is rocky and the elevation is well suited to site relay and WIFI towers
for a internet provider in town. A servitude road, strip cemented, allows access to the site and the houses.
This site is rented for R 5 000 per month and free ,unlimited, Wi-Fi coverage is offered.
4. The farm has a quaint stone built church set on the edge of the mountain that offers beautiful views to the east. Also,
here too is a camping site with ablution fasciitis. The income generated from this venue is not known but it can be used for
religious events, weddings and team building to name a few of the past activities that were hosted here.

The former income generating streams are covered and now the main house and the workers, quarters can be described.
As mentioned the house can be converted into a bed and breakfast as it is huge, sprawling and well suited to such an activity.
There are 8 bedrooms to this house with five bathrooms.
It has three lockup garages and a two car carport.
There is a tool room, scullery, laundry, kitchen, pantry and outside veranda leading from the garages.
The main entrance hall front the outside leads into the lounge with fireplace , dining room, sun room and onto the veranda.
From here the pool is directly below the house and a games room is set under the western wing of the house. (Change rooms for the pool?)
Down the corridor a large bedroom with outside access and its own bathroom is set to the rear of the house. Then bedrooms and
bathrooms along either side of the corridor.
A new wing was added to this house with the bedroom on the end having its own balcony overlooking the pool. It has a walk in
cupboard and bathroom.
Truly well proportioned and solid it does have dated facilities that can be easily improved if desired.

The servants quarters are well proportioned and is in fact a house with a large open garage at the rear.
It has:
Several bedrooms including a lounge, dining room and a single bathroom and kitchen. There is a wide veranda with the same splendid view.
All water is sourced from a single borehole that has sufficient capacity for the households and cottages. Three tanks are on site for water
storage are situated here at the highest point to the houses.
This house could be used as a house for the property owner or manager if the main house were to be converted to a bed and breakfast venue.

The road to the property does require attention and access especially in the wet season could be difficult for two wheel drives.
The farm was leased and unfortunately neglected, however it retains charm and possibilities for complete revival, what a special place it
could be! There are real opportunities here, well worth investigating.