Green Farm, Sedgefield, South Africa

A secluded small holding with low maintenance buildings, own water supply and completely off the grid near Sedgefield, Garden Route, South Africa.
Set on a ridge overlooking a picturesque forested valley, this 5.3 ha farm which is located 19 km from Sedgefield, has been developed to be self-sustainable, independent of all services and includes an income producing element from three self-catering units.

Main House 168 m²:
The frame is constructed with industrial grade steel girders and the exterior walls are clad with galvanised IBR sheets and insulated with sisalation foil and finished internally with board.
o The ground floor accommodates an open plan kitchen/living room and has large windows affording a view of the spectacular valley. It also includes the spacious main bedroom with dressing room and full bathroom as well as a cool room for storing perishables and a laundry room.
o The upper floor has two rooms, one fitted with a full bathroom.
o Three accommodation units of 45 m² each are located in a new outbuilding which has single brick walls clad with IBR sheets. Each unit is self-catering, fully furnished and equipped and ready for the rental market providing an income source. All furniture and appliances in the units are included in the sale.
o The farm offers more space for 2 or 3 extra accommodation units such as Glamping tents or cabins.

Water supply:
The farm is fortunate in having an excellent water source in an area where water provision is difficult.
o A borehole equipped with an electric pump delivers up to 2,500 L per hour and pumps into 5 tanks (2,400L each). The water quality is excellent.
o An additional 11 tanks of 2,400L conserve rainfall run-off from the roofs making the total water storage 38,400 Litres.

Independent Power supply:
o Twenty solar panels provide sufficient electricity via an 8 KW inverter and 10 KWH battery for all the buildings and borehole pump.
o The main house has a 150L solar hot water system.
o The accommodation units have a gas geyser.

Vegetables and fruit:
o A wild garden is planted with a variety of fruit trees including plum, peach, apple, fig, nectarine, lime and apricot.
o A Green house of 32 m² offers the opportunity for market gardening and growing your own veggies.
o A shade house of 40 m² offers plenty of space for all your endeavors to grow veggies as well.

Other outbuildings:
o A storage shed of 45 m² of similar construction has a staff toilet and provides space for the storage of farm equipment and supplies.
o A wooden garden tool shed provides further storage space.
o A charming Gypsy wagon is waiting for some TLC and can serve as extra accommodation.

The Green Farm offers a buyer the opportunity to settle into a carefree independent lifestyle which can be self-sustainable and provide additional income. All of this in a secluded natural environment.