Peaceful Country Retreat in Goukamma River Valley

An iconic property with deep roots entrenched in Knysna’s Heritage. A stunning piece of paradise with the most exquisite established gardens that stretch down to its river frontage. This versatile property offers 3 dwellings and has so much potential for either accommodation establishment, residential farm living or even commercial restaurant or farm stall.

MAIN HOUSE

A pastoral dream at the end of a tree-lined driveway. The house overlooks green fields leading to the Goukamma River Valley - the boundary of the smallholding. A wooden deck runs the length of the house’s façade. A boardwalk leads through paddocks to the Goukamma River. The location of the property makes for easy access to Knysna (10km) and Sedgefield (12km). The Goukamma Nature Reserve (World Heritage Site) and marine protected Buffalo Bay are in close proximity. Size: 772 m².

The main house has 4 ensuite bedrooms, cozy lounge areas with a double-sided fireplace, a dining room, a library, guest cloakroom, old world staircase, large kitchen with pantry, scullery, linen closet and mud room.

Bedroom 1: Yellow wood floors and beams, wood and glass built-in wardrobe, wood-burning fireplace. Private wooden deck. En-suite bathroom with original yellow wood floors, bath, toilet, basin and shower.

Bedroom 2: Yellow wood beams, large format parquet floors, wood and glass built-in wardrobe and wood-burning fireplace. En-suite tiled bathroom with bath, toilet, basin and large shower.

Bedroom 3: (Loft bedroom): Yellow wood floors run the length of the bedroom and bathroom. En-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and Victorian-style bath.

Bedroom 4: (Loft bedroom): Light-filled with operable skylights. Wooden (pine) floor. Ample under-eave storage space. Tiled en-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and Victorian-style bath.

Kitchen: black slate floor, wood and glass cabinetry, double butler’s sink, granite tops and centre island with prep bowl. Filtered water supply. SMEG stove 7-plate gas hob and 3 electric ovens. Pantry with built in cabinetry, scullery, linen closet, staff toilet and mud/sunroom. An entertainer’s dream.


STUDIO APARTMENT

A woodland studio apartment with a compact kitchenette; spacious bathroom, open plan dining and bedroom area, and a balcony overlooking a private woodland. The apartment enjoys complete privacy from the main house.
Open plan bedroom and dining area with wooden floors, built-in wardrobe, curtains and blinds
Kitchenette with black slate tiles, wooden counter tops, butler’s sink and filtered water supply
En-suite tiled bathroom with large shower, wood and marble topped cabinet and basin
Wood-burning fireplace
Wooden deck / balcony with railings
2 parking bays
Size: 44m²


MANAGER’S COTTAGE

A cozy 2-bedroomed, 2-bathroom apartment overlooking the stunning Ganzvlei gardens.
The cottage has a small private verandah offering privacy from the main house.

Lounge: Open plan tiled floor and wood-burning fireplace
Kitchen: Tiled floors, wooden cabinetry & countertops, gas hob, electric oven, filtered water supply
Dining Room: Open plan dining room with wood fireplace
Bedroom 1: Carpeted, built-in cupboards. En-suite bathroom
Bathroom 1: Tiled, shower, toilet and basin
Bedroom 2: Open plan, carpeted, wood fireplace, En-suite bathroom
Bathroom 2: Mobility impaired with large shower, basin and toilet, walk-in closet