Highland Haven spans across 720 hectares of undulating grassland, with picturesque rocky outcrops at the eastern base of the Steenkampsberg mountain range. It includes eight separate Portions. Accommodation includes a three-bedroom, two bathroom main farmhouse and two bedroom, one bathroom cottage. The farms high altitude brings a cool climate with a high median rainfall of 850 mm per year. There are many natural springs, streams and small areas of natural wetlands. There are a total of 12 dams and weirs, that are stocked with trout. Broad natural diversity of fauna, rich birdlife and flora which includes some rare species, abound in the veld and along the edges of the streams. This ideal combination of resources creates many commercial possibilities, including livestock and crop farming.
LOCATION:
Located approximately 40 kms from Dullstroom, via the Tonteldoos gravel road and 50 kms from Lydenburg along the R577, and then 4 km of dirt road to reach the farm.
Accommodation Details
ACCOMMODATION:
Main farmhouse:
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom main farmhouse constructed of natural stone with a red corrugated iron roof. Slate tiled floors and anodized aluminum windows throughout. Trellis security doors on most doors and windows.
-Large covered open veranda, with screed flooring on three sides of the house
-Spacious kitchen with painted timber units and glass timber display units, 4 plate gas hob, double sink and space for fridges. Filtration system is fitted under the kitchen sink. Walk-in pantry/storeroom with cupboards and plumbing for washing machines etc. Direct access from pantry to a single, double length, garage
- Separate lockable storeroom
-Steps down from kitchen through double, stained-glass doors into the open plan living/ dining area. Wood burning stove in the lounge and double glass doors lead out onto the front veranda
-Spacious, main bedroom has built-in cupboards and large en suite bathroom, with bath, shower, double vanity and toilet. Glass doors lead out onto the veranda
-Second bedroom has garden views and the third bedroom has stunning views over the mountain and dam below the house
-Second bathroom has a shower, bath, vanity and toilet
-Hot water is produced by a donkey boiler with a 200lt stainless steel tank
-Staff bathroom with toilet, vanity and shower on the outside of main house
-Double length garage with storeroom and additional single garage, both with motorized doors and can be accessed from both sides
Cottage:
Two-bedroom, one bathroom cottage of natural stone with painted red corrugated roof. Anodized aluminum windows throughout. All windows have security fixtures with security doors on all external doors. L-shape veranda with screed floor.
-Open plan with living area with wood burning fireplace
-Small kitchen with build-in cupboards, single sink and space for a fridge/freezer and 4 plate gas oven
-One bathroom with bath, shower, vanity and toilet
-Double glass doors open onto the covered veranda on two sides of the cottage.
-Outside double stone sink.
OUTBUILDINGS:
-Large corrugated iron shed for tractors and various farm implements
-Fenced off stone kraals
-Cattle handling facilities with full-body cattle crush and neck clamp
-Timber cages that would be suitable for chickens.
WATER:
-There are a total of 12 dams and weirs
-There are three main streams running through the farm with several feeder streams.
-The small dam / pond near house, fed by a furrow:
- Water is fed from a spring and pumped to a storage tank, using a water wheel
STAFF:
-Three staff houses
-Jannie and Agnus, Erik and Salena reside on the farm.
Extras
EXTRAS:
-Exceptional gardens with many mature trees
-Game fencing
-64,22 hectares of pastures/arable lands
-609 hectares of grazing.
-There are currently between 80 and 100 head of cattle on the farm
-Eskom
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