3328.6 ha Farm in Howick

Set on 3328.617 ha, surrounded by the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, this farm is made up of 11 interlinking portions of magnificent countryside and is a gateway to creating a unique destination celebrating the majesty of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site in a historic agricultural setting. The farm was gifted by Queen Victoria to Colonel Maxwell and has a rich history with historical buildings and architecture.

The Farm is a largely untouched and secluded valley that abounds with game and birdlife, including herds of up to 300 Eland and various other game such as Waterbuck, Kudu, Nyala, Red Hartebeest, Warthog and many other smaller species of antelope. It has exceptional topography dominated by the sandstone features of Ntabanyama and Gladstones Nose, and is criss-crossed with numerous streams and rivers including the Reekie Lynn River, a tributary of the Mooi River.

It boasts unimaginably beautiful views of the main escarpment as one retreats out of the valley towards the eastern boundary. The ecology is basically a grassland environment interspersed with clumps of forest and wooded areas and includes both undisturbed areas and ex-agricultural land in the valleys.

The Farm is set on a working farm and has extensive accommodation and outbuildings. There are various farm houses and buildings on the property, some of which are currently used as income generating self catering accommodation and is well supported by tourists. The the opportunity to increase the tourism and accommodation offering on this property could yield some lucrative returns. Other buildings include various Agricultural structures, stables, workshops staff accommodation and cottages. The Reekielyn Dam and the various rivers and waterfalls on the property provide for some of the best Trout fishing waters in the Country. There is ample space to build elaborate homesteads or a Resort fit for royalty.

With trout dams, hiking and riding trails, and the start of the Mooi River just at your doorstep, you''re sure to enjoy yourself exploring this magnificent area.

The Mphofana Road, which leads to the farm, also leads through to Kamberg Mountains and to the Highmoor Nature Reserve and several other tourist attractions.

The property is located approximately 35 km from Nottingham Road village on the Kamberg-Lotheni Road, bordering onto the Kamberg Nature Reserve. It is accessible from both the Kamberg-Rosetta Road and the Lower Lotheni Road.

The seller is VAT registered and therefore attracts VAT to the purchase price.

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