Smallholding for sale in Swellendam Rural

Live the Off-Grid Dream Livestyle in Swellendam- Hermitage Valley
EXCLUSIVE JOINT MANDATE-Nestled beneath the Majestic Langeberg mountains, this remarkable lifestyle smallholding offers an extraordinary blend of self-sufficient living, privacy, and established income potential—all just minutes from the centre of Swellendam town.
Set on 14 150sqm extensively zoned residential land, this exceptional property encapsulate breathtaking uninterrupted mountain views and an abundance of natural beauty ,offering an idyllic setting of space, tranquility and endless potential.
Designed for relaxed country living, the character-filled main residence welcomes you with a striking double-volume living area centered around a wood-burning fireplace. The home offers three spacious bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, an upstairs office, generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, multiple timber decks, a built-in braai patio, outdoor bath and shower, a large workshop and storeroom, extensive storage, a single garage, and a double carport.
Thoughtfully equipped for sustainable, off-grid living, the property features a comprehensive solar power system with lithium battery backup, a solar geyser with gas backup, and a rainwater harvesting system.
The beautifully established grounds have been carefully developed to support a productive and environmentally conscious lifestyle, and include:
• A 1,200 m² developing organic food forest
• Beautiful indigenous landscaped gardens
• Eight mature pecan trees
• A variety of established fruit and nut trees
• Large composting area
• Chicken coop
• Wood stores, tool sheds and additional storage rooms
• Horse paddock, riding arena, tack room and feed shed (currently providing rental income)
• Children's play area complete with a treehouse and mini zip-line
One of the property's most captivating features is its natural swimming dam and tranquil pond, linked by a bio-filtration stream with solar-powered water circulation. Multiple entertainment areas around the water create an idyllic setting for outdoor living and entertaining.
Adding exceptional value is a beautifully appointed guest log cabin that has become one of the area's top-performing Airbnb accommodations, enjoying consistently high occupancy. Guests are treated to a private bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor shower, wood-fired hot tub, four-person sauna, braai area, and breathtaking mountain views.
Offering an exceptional lifestyle, complete independence, and proven income-generating opportunities, this one-of-a-kind property presents a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of the sought-after Hermitage Valley.
Contact the exclusive agent today to arrange a private viewing and experience this extraordinary property for yourself.
Listing details
Rooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Main Bedroom
- Main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan, double volume, walk-in closet and wooden floors
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom with built-in cupboards, bunk beds and wooden floors
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom with built-in cupboards and wooden floors
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom and wooden floors
- 4 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom with basin, shower, slate flooring and toilet
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom with basin, bath, shower over bath, slate flooring and toilet
- Bathroom 3
- Bathroom with basin, shower and toilet
- Bathroom 4
- Bathroom with toilet
- Other rooms
- Kitchen
- Kitchen with centre island, double sink, extractor fan, gas, gas hob, under counter oven and wood finishes
- Living Room
- Open plan living room with air conditioner, combustion fireplace, stacking doors and wooden floors
- Study
- Open plan study with wooden floors
- Storeroom
- Storeroom with wooden floors

