Off-Grid sustainable living times two

This quirky small-holding is situated just outside the historical wine producing village of Bot River, along the historic meandering Houwhoek pass. The property borders the Kogelberg Biosphere Nature Reserve, considered one of Cape nature's most beautiful protected areas, only 9km from the cold Atlantic Ocean with majestic mountain and valley views. The property comprises of two title deeds,, 1,7ha and 1,3ha respectively.

The traditional stone homestead has been constructed from local rock collected on the property. The primary dwelling consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, as well as spacious living area including an open plan kitchen. close by is a two-level cottage consisting of domestic accommodation on the lower level, and a one-bedroom flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom on the higher level. additionally, there are two smaller out-buildings to support farming. There is also a large structure of 120m2, in construction, with all walls already up, and the roof being 60% installed.

Several hundered primarily indigenous trees have been plkanted, following permaculture principles of food foresting. You will find olive, fig, aprico, peach, almond, pomegranates, and many more... The seller also raises a small number of calves, bought from surrounding farmers, for [personal consumption. The by-product, manure, is used to enrich the soil. Chicken and several vegetable patches complete the sustainability objective.

Good quality sweet water is obtained from an 80m deep, fully lined borehole with capacity of 4,550 (tested) litres per hour. Water is stored in 2 x 5,000L tanks which gravity feed the homes and gardens. Although the property has an Eskom connection, it is being run fully off-grid. Solar electricity is provided by 8,000-watt hour lithium battery capacity, with a 3kw three-phase inverter, plus solar panels. An eskom powerline and transformer is next to the house, should you decide to connect to Eskom. The bathrooms use a system of compost toilets, these are really easily converted to regular flushing with the installation of a septic tank.

The area where the farming activities and homestead are located is fenced and gated, and the owner keeps dogs. There is an active Whatsapp security group, effective neighborhood watch, and efficient Agri-private protection services, all enhancing surrounding security. This is a beautiful property located just off the N2, and Hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. An ideal environment allowing complete self-sufficiency with limitless potential