On top of the world... Stunning lifestyle farm on top of a mountain! Hidden away from the world.

Stunning lifestyle farm of 528 hectares (1 305 acres) for sale outside Ficksburg in the beautiful Eastern Free State highlands of South Africa. Price is R13 000 000 million excluding VAT. Foreigners are allowed to purchase property in South Africa on full title. Own a piece of paradise. Situated between Ficksburg and Fouriesburg on top of the Witteberg mountain range, Hidden in the mountain with a mild climate during summer and abundance of water, this is the perfect place to hide from the effects of climate change and any pandemics. It is very possible to be completely self sufficient on this farm. It is the most remote farm in the district and very private and safe. All the water sources originate on the farm and is therefore unpolluted. Towering sandstone cliffs, springs and perennial and seasonal streams are found on the farm. A waterfall drops into a deep wooded gorge. Two dams offer area shelter to an abundance of bird life. During normal rainfall years the reserve receives an above average rainfall of 700 mm or more. The climate is mild during the warm months and we usually receive some snow during winter. Biologically it lies in a major ecological transitional zone resulting in a great diversity of habitats (both Drakensberg and Free State High Veld vegetation) and rare plant and animal communities with an affinity for rocky places, water courses and mixed vegetation. In terms of safety aspects it is hidden in and on top of the mountain range with sheer cliffs on the Lesotho side. The access road ends at the reserve entrance so it does not border any roads and is surrounded by other farms making it extremely safe and private. There are no servitudes. This is a low maintenance farm and is suitable for either a full time farmer or a lifestyle farmer just looking for an incredible weekend and holiday retreat or a piece of heaven for retirement. We currently employ one male and one female worker and they are quite capable of looking after the farm in the owner’s absence. Infrastructure includes the following: Sandstone cottage (143 m²) with 2 bedrooms that have built in cupboards, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, separate toilet and walk-in safe. The cottage is fully furnished with log furniture, a gas fridge/freezer, gas stove, Dover wood stove, two gas geysers and a built in gas heater. 3 x Bachelor sandstone chalets (35 m²) with double beds, kitchenette and own bathrooms. All three chalets are equipped with a gas fridge/freezer, double gas plate, Dover wood stove, gas geyser and are fully furnished. 1 Small rondavel (11.5 m²) used as a washing room. An accommodation building (270 m²) consisting of 3 bedrooms, lounge/dining/kitchen area, 5 toilets, 4 washbasins and 2 showers. The building could house 14 guests. It is fully furnished and includes a gas geyser, a gas fridge/freezer and a Jewel wood stove. An MTN and WiFi tower. Complete off-grid solar system.