1.4 ha Smallholding in Swellendam Outlying
Live the Off-Grid Dream Livestyle in Swellendam! - Hermitage Valley. EXCLUSIVE JOINT MANDATE-Nestled beneath the Majestic Langeberg mountains, this remarkable lifestyle smallholding offers an extraordinary blend of self-sufficient living, privacy, and established income potentialall just minutes from the centre of Swellendam town.
Set on 14 150sqm extensive residential land, this exceptional property encapsulate breathtaking uninterrupted mountain views and an abundance of natural beauty, offering an idyllic setting of space, tranquility and endless potential.
Designed for relaxed country living, the character-filled main residence , a timber frame home with Nutec cladding, welcomes you with a striking double-volume living area centered around a wood-burning fireplace. The home offers three spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an upstairs office, generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, multiple timber decks, a built-in braai on the stoep, outside bath and shower, a large workshop and storeroom or conversion back to garage, extensive under house storage, a single garage, and a double carport.
Thoughtfully equipped for sustainable, off-grid living, the property features a comprehensive solar power system with lithium battery backup, a solar geyser with gas back-up for cloudy times, and a rainwater catchment system for off-grid water option 5000l
The beautifully established grounds have been carefully developed to support a productive and environmentally conscious lifestyle, and include:
A 1,200 m² developing organic food forest
Beautiful indigenous landscaped gardens
Eight mature pecan trees
A variety of established fruit and nut trees
Large composting area
Chicken coop
Wood stores, tool sheds and additional storage rooms
Horse paddock, riding arena, tack room and feed shed currently providing rental income
Childrens play area complete with a treehouse and mini zip-line
One of the propertys most captivating features is its natural swimming dam and tranquil pond, mountain water from the kloof, linked by a bio-filtration stream with solar-powered water circulation. Multiple entertainment areas around the water create an idyllic setting for outdoor living and entertaining.
Adding exceptional value is a beautifully appointed eco treehouse that has become one of the areas top-performing Airbnb accommodations, enjoying consistently high occupancy. Guests are treated to a private bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor shower, wood-fired hot tub, four-person sauna, braai area, and breathtaking mountain views. This tourism business forms part of the sale, all guest equipment included. 85 occupancy with a high season. This is truly magical.
Offering an exceptional lifestyle, complete independence, and proven income-generating opportunities, this one-of-a-kind property presents a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of the sought-after Hermitage Valley.
Contact the exclusive agent today to arrange a private viewing and experience this extraordinary property for yourself.
Property details
- Listing number T5557542
- Property type Small Holding
- Listing date 18 Jul 2026
- Land size 1.4 ha
Property features
- Garage parking 1
- Built in cupboards
- Fenced
- Patio
- Pool
- Scenic view
- Storage
- Study
- Walk in closet
- Kitchen
- Built In braai
- Irrigation system
- Aircon