Grootplaat Farm, Piketberg Rural, Piketberg
Situated on top of the Aurora Mountain in the middle of the Sandveld of the West Coast, this lifestyle farm overlooks the entire western side of the Sandveld, the oceans of the West Coast in the distance and then on the Eastern side of the Farm it overlooks the Piket-bo-berg Mountain range and then the Cedarberg Mountains behind. The views are breathtaking. On a clear day you can even spot Table Mountain.
The natural fynbos is in abundance due to the average annual rain fall of 700mm, which is more than double the average of the farms below. The inhabitant wildlife includes Aardwolf, Dassies, Duikers, Fallow Deer (herd of 20), Klipspringers, Lynx (Rooikat), Porcupines, Baboons, and mountain Leopards.
This is a bird watchers dream come true, with 85 different bird species including Black Eagles and the rare Cape Eagle Owls.
The farm consists of two portions (2,153 hectares and 13 hectares) which will be sold as a going concern. It also includes +- 40 tame pure bred Nguni Cattle herd which freely roam the farm.
The farm offers +- 40 hectares of arable land. This could be suitable for vineyards, table grapes, fruit trees or berries. Due to the unique climate this farm could be suitable to plant and make unique wines within the Swartland wine domain, which has become one of the most popular areas in South Africa and the wine making world.
From a tourism perspective the farm currently boasts with 4 fully furnished cottages for holiday let. The farm further includes the original Farmhouse overlooking a 120-year-old oak forest and 2 labourer cottages which once restored could further be used for additional accommodation. There are 5 ruins that could also be rebuilt to include 5 more places for accommodation. There are lovely walking trails and mountain bikes rides on the farm. The well-known Potkook Mountain Experience is just higher up in the mountain.
This farm could lead to an amazing wedding venue with accommodation on the farm for guests to spend the night.
On the North-Western side of the farm there is a large Cave Campsite with 4 campsites, which could hold groups of up to 12 people comfortably. Stargazing late into the night in the crystal-clear night sky with zero light pollution, makes this a perfect place to view those hard to see stars.
The farm includes the following;
- Current Farmhouse includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (main en-suite and 2nd full bath), kitchen, lounge and office space and a stoep overlooking the Sandveld valley below.
- Another 2-bedroom house which is not rented out currently but used for guest accommodation when friends come to visit.
- 2 Boreholes (one active, one inactive)
- 4 natural dams, 1 larger dam with 3 smaller dams
- Water storage tanks, and
- 2 farm sheds (1 could be renovated to create the yet to be famous wine cellar)
Just 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town, 40km from Velddrif and 50km from Piketberg, this farm is ideal for those in love with nature, those that are looking for a lifestyle change or passionate about making a wine makers’ dream come true.
Come live our lifestyle.