Serene Escape in the Drakensberg

This inviting country-style home sits along the serene banks of Bell Park Dam in the Champagne Valley, offering an exceptional lifestyle and a variety of living options. The gently sloping grounds lead directly to the water’s edge, where residents enjoy full fishing and boating rights.

Built in 2002, the north-facing residence is constructed with a concrete frame and split face-block under a classic thatch roof. Large aluminium windows and sliding doors open onto wide verandahs and balconies, taking full advantage of the stunning dam views. Inside, the home features bagged plaster walls and tiled floors throughout for easy, relaxed living.

The property comprises two fully self-contained units under one roof, each with its own entrance as well as interleading doors on both levels—ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income. Both units include a spacious ground-floor living area with a Jetmaster fireplace and an open-plan kitchen. One unit offers two bedrooms and a study, while the second provides three bedrooms. All five bedrooms include built-in cupboards and their own en-suite or private bath/shower rooms, with the upstairs rooms opening onto balconies overlooking the dam. Each bedroom has a wall heater, and every room in both units is equipped with ceiling fans. Both units also enjoy covered braai stoeps off the living spaces.

Parking and storage are well catered for: one unit has direct access to a basement-level double garage, while the other benefits from a carport. The basement additionally accommodates parking for two vehicles and a ride-on mower, plus a workshop, wine cellar, and extensive shelving and storage.

With two living areas, two kitchens, five double bedrooms, and multiple outdoor entertainment spaces, this property offers outstanding flexibility. It can function as a spacious family or holiday home, a main residence with a granny or caretaker flat, or a primary dwelling with an income-generating guest cottage—its current configuration.

There is also an opportunity to purchase the existing guest accommodation business as part of the sale, offering a seamless transition for buyers interested in continuing the current income-generating operation.