This small holding is situated near Bot River on the historical old Houwhoek Pass. The property is adjacent to the Kogelberg nature reserve. With the property comes magnificent mountain- and other views. The property comprises of one section of 1.7ha and the second section of 1.2 ha, each with its own title deed. The homestead has been constructed from rock gathered on the property. A two-level cottage consists of domestic accommodation on the lower level and a one bedroom flatlet with a bathroom on the higher level. The idea was to establish a sustainable food forest. You will find olive-, fig-, apricot-, peach-, nut trees and pomegranates. The Seller also raises a small number of calves, bought from surrounding farmers for his own use or the market. The by-product, manure, is used to enrich the soil. Chickens and a vegetable patch completes the sustainability objective.
Ample water is obtained from a borehole with a capability of 4 550 (tested) litres per hour. The borehole water is pumped with the aid of solar into two 5 000 litre water tanks which is used for the household and irrigation purposes. 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. At the moment there is no electricity bill at all. There are four compost toilets on the property - you'll save water.
Security: the area where the farming activities and homestead is located is fenced and guarded by four large breed dogs. In ten years no crime was experienced.
On the eastern slopes and foothill of the Houw Hoek Mountains, overlooking the Overberg with its rolling wheat fields, you will find the fertile village of Botriver. This small village is situated en route to Hermanus and Caledon and has very unique property to offer. Its is well known for its wine and fruit farms in the Botriver valley towards Villiersdorp over the Van der Stel Pass, as well as the wheat and sheep...
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