Landmark country estate in the heart of the Garden Route € 475000 (Country estate, Western Cape, South Africa)
Description
Ganzvlei House is a rare example of the South African “country house” with
spectacular gardens, a magical and supremely convenient setting in the
heart of the Garden Route, and all amenities for gracious life.
The garden is known as among the finest in the garden route and the
surrounding valley is the dream of many a passer-by.
The property is 2.87ha (7 acres) in extent. Zoned “rural residential” the
rates and taxes are a small fraction of those payable on urban property,
but with direct access on the N2 to Knysa and Sedgefield (12 km each), or
to Buffalo Bay (11km) the house suffers from none of the problems of
isolation associated with life in the country.
Services include water from several spikes (incredibly fresh and clean!),
Eskom power, Telkom line, AllSound Burglar Alarm system, Satellite
internet, DSTV, etc.
The property extends directly down to the Goukamma river, where a jetty and
picnic area give access to the water for swimming and boating. The river is
free of obstacles down to the river mouth at Buffalo Bay.
Adjoining the property is Ganzvlei dairy farm, where world-famous organic
cheese and yoghurt is made by hand. Subject to agreement, the owners of
Ganzvlei House and their guests will have access to riverside walks on the
farm, through groves of Celtis and Milkwood trees, and with the use of a
bird hide.
Walks along the the Goukamma river across the fields of Ganzvlei offer
entry into a magical world filled with bird life.
The property offers the prospect of a remarkable home, a place to “work
from home”, or (subject to planning permissions) for development for
commercial uses such as weddings or B&B.
The magnificent and safe family beach of Buffalo Bay is a ten-minute drive
from Ganzvlei, inviting swims before breakfast on a summer’s morning, or a
dip to cool off at the end of the day.
Ganzvlei directly adjoins the Goukamma Nature Reserve with its unspoiled
coast, abundant widllife, and and opportunities for whale-watching, walking
and fishing.
Close to Knysna, Sedgefield and Buffalo bay in the lovely Goukamma valley, with direct access to the river and close proximity to the Goukamma Nature Reserve.
Description
Close to Knysna, Sedgefield and Buffalo bay in the lovely Goukamma valley, with direct access to the river and close proximity to the Goukamma Nature Reserve.
Characteristics
General
Price (€)
475000
Location
Goukamma, Knysna
Reference number
GZ52
Views
3824
Interior
Living space
> 250 m²
No. of stories
2
Rooms
living room
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dining room
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closed kitchen
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pantry
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office space
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guest room (sep. facilities)
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storage space
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attic
No. of bedrooms
4 +
No. of bathrooms
3 +
No. of toilets
3 +
Provisions
Extras
fireplace
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bath
Kitchen equipment
gas cooker
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electrical cooker
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frigidaire
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dishwasher
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washing machine
Heating
wood stove
Public utilities
gas
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electricity
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water
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satellite TV
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broadband internet
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telephone
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septic tank
Exterior
Garden
front garden
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back garden
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surrounding garden
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terrace
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annex(es)
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shed
Exterior facilites
storage space
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parking place
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carport
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garage
Surroundings
Location
in the countryside
Surroundings
on the coast
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near the beach
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on the water
Landscape
hills
Sporting possibilities
mountainbiking
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swimming
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surfing / sailing
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golf
Transport facilities
airport > 50 km
Constructional
Building type
Free standing
Building period
1900 - 1949
Overall external condition
in good condition
Financial
Price range
€ 300.000 - 500.000
Additional costs
expenses buyer
Parcel
ownership
Rental
private
Investment property
investment property
