28.6 ha Farm in Mooi River Outlying

Exceptional Midlands Lifestyle Farm with River Frontage and Commercial Potential - Altnabreac, Kamberg Valley

Sole Mandate - Altnabreac is a highly versatile and beautifully developed lifestyle farm offering an exceptional blend of comfortable country living, reliable infrastructure, and outstanding commercial or agricultural potential. Set against a spectacular natural backdrop in the Kamberg Valley, this property stands out with its pristine Little Mooi River frontage providing private, title-deed access to world-class trout fishing and its impressive energy independence via a robust three-phase solar system. The farm is offered with the option to purchase 22 cattle a herd of Bonsmara cross Charolais and Simmental at an additional price, making this a truly turnkey agricultural opportunity. Whether you are looking to establish a hospitality venue, run a productive agricultural enterprise, or simply enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle, Altnabreac provides a complete, move-in-ready foundation.

Property Details:

Title: Sub 19 of the Farm SAM No. 14937

Size: 28.59 hectares approximately 70.65 acres

Altitude: 1,560 metres above sea level

Coordinates: 291920S, 294203E

Water Supply and Utilities:

Borehole originally drilled in May 1976 60.96 metres deep and renewed in 2010, with a yield of 2,275 litres per hour

Mono submersible electric pump -10 years

Two 4,500-litre storage tanks with 40mm PVC and plastic piping distributing water throughout the property

Water supplied via standpipes to all eight grazing camps

Septic tank system for sewage and wastewater management

Water use permit in place

Eskom & Solar Power System:

Approximately 2 to 3 years old with a 10-year warranty

Two Sunsynk 11kW inverters and three batteries

24 solar panels 12 x 600W and 12 x 550W, connected to a three-phase system

Separate phases supply the main residence, workroom, cottage, and staff accommodation

Eskom single-phase power also available throughout the property

Staff quarters are independently metered

Main Residence:

Three-bedroom face-brick home, originally built in 1973 with two subsequent extensions

Upstairs: Large main bedroom with dressing room, full bathroom shower, bath, and basin, and a separate toilet with bidet and basin

Downstairs: Guest Family wing - Two bedrooms with built-in cupboards, a family bathroom, separate shower room, additional loo, and a guest toilet, TV room, and office

Open-plan lounge and dining room centred around a large Jetmaster fireplace, flowing into the kitchen

Large covered veranda with expandable doors and a windowed south-facing wall ideal for entertaining

Laundry, enclosed storeroom, workshop, large carport with chain-link gates, and a garden tool room for a ride-on mower

Palisade-fenced back courtyard with a built-in pizza oven

Commercial Work Area:

7m x 4m main workroom with ceiling and spread lighting

One smaller workroom with direct access to a cold room

Food-grade epoxy flooring and food-grade painted walls throughout

Double sink and gas geyser connection

Excellent potential for food production, a farm-to-table operation, or other commercial ventures

The processing and curing equipment in the Workroom is not included in the sale

Cottage:

Separate two-bedroom cottage with a full bathroom shower, basin, and toilet and a separate guest toilet

Open-plan lounge with fireplace, dining area, and kitchenette with dishwasher connection

Covered veranda and an adjoining Wendy house

Productive vegetable garden with good soil depth and reliable water access

Farm Infrastructure and Outbuildings:

Large 9m x 18m steel farm shed, partially walled, with a lean-to comprising a lockable store and two loose boxes

One small corrugated iron and creosote pole implement shed

Chicken house with four nesting boxes

Small stock handling yard with a crush and neck clamp

Staff Accommodation:

One brick-under-iron two-roomed staff house with kitchen

One concrete-block four-roomed staff house with ablution facility Enviro ECO loo

Two wattle-and-daub staff rooms

Agricultural Land and Grazing:

Eight fully fenced veld grazing camps with water supplied to each

Approximately one hectare of established kikuyu pasture

Fencing comprising barbed wire and electric fencing powered by two movable solar energisers and one static energiser

Option to purchase 22 cattle Bronze Mara cross Charolais and Simmental at an additional price above the property purchase price

Timber:

Registered timber rights

Three commercial stands of Pinus patula SA pine:

1 x 2.2-hectare block 16 years old

1 x 0.8-hectare block mixed ages, 16 to 30 years old

1 x 0.5-hectare block mixed ages, 16 to 30 years old

Dams:

Two earth dams fed by seasonal summer runoff 1.5 hectares and 1 hectare respectively

The upper dam enjoys beautiful views toward Mount Lebanon

River Frontage:

The property fronts onto the pristine Little Mooi River, which rises in the nearby Highmoor Ezemvelo Nature Reserve

Title Deed access to the full length of the Little Mooi River within the farms boundaries for trout fishing purposes

A Riparian agreement among neighbouring SAM properties allows fishing along the river banks on neighbouring land, with neighbours notifying each other prior to use

Farm Implements Available for purchase Separately:

John Deere 2x4 H20 tractor

Large farm trailer, slasher, mower, round baler, and hammer mill

Fire tank, ride-on mower, chainsaw, edge trimmer, compressor, bench grinder

Spraying knapsacks x2, Benassi cultivator, small road trailer

Water pump, farm radio, Ryobi 12kVA petrol generator near new

Various workshop tools

Situated approximately 30 kilometres from Rosetta on the scenic Kamberg Road Road P168, Altnabreac is positioned in one of the most beautiful and sought-after corners of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The main Kamberg road is currently undergoing a full tar resurfacing upgrade, with only the final short gravel section at the Glen GarryHighmoor Road turn-off remaining unpaved. The farm enjoys effortless access to the spectacular Kamberg, Highmoor, and Giants Castle Ezemvelo Nature Reserves a remarkable drawcard for nature lovers, hikers, and fly-fishing enthusiasts alike. With its quality improvements, exceptional water resources, energy-efficient infrastructure, productive grazing, and spectacular natural surroundings, Altnabreac presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier Midlands lifestyle farm with genuine agricultural and commercial merit.