Smallholding for sale in Drummond with 5 homes and awesome country views - Durban

This unique property besides being an idyllic place to live in, with the added capacity to grow your own food, is also ideal for a Country Lodge, Health & Beauty Centre, peaceful retreat, wedding venue and more. If your idea is to add a commercial venture like chickens or sheep or perhaps grow herbs or veggies, there are four platforms of 30m x 12m already cut and ready to support chicken houses or hydroponics tunnels. It is also very viable for horses, one of the many outbuildings being ideal for an easy conversion into stables. There is also plenty of underground water which warrants a strong yielding borehole if you decide to drill one.

It commands magnificent 360 degree views over the Valley of 1000 Hills and surrounding countryside. There are 12 bedrooms in total split up throughout four modern homes plus a self contained bachelor cottage. It is 40km from either Durban or Pietermaritzburg, easily accessible to these two major centers, yet beautifully tucked away in the countryside amongst peace and quiet.

The manor house is 800sqm with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 lounges, study area, large office, equally large dining area, 70sqm saligna and granite kitchen with breakfast area, large scullery/laundry with space for 5 deep freezers, 4 major appliances and a 6,5sqm coldroom.

Of the 5 bedrooms, 2 are en-suite and 3 others served by 2 more bathrooms. The main bedroom has a private lounge leading out on to a huge entertainment patio with built in BBQ and Pizza Oven, sparkling pool and pergola, which is also accessible from the main living areas in the house. In the front there is another huge covered verandah with waterfall and koi pond.

There is also a garden pub with ablutions, workshop and storeroom. Double staff rooms with kitchen and ablutions. House is tiled throughout and wired for audio with various air conditioners.

There is a substantial rental income from the 4 cottages, a 3-bed and 2-two bedrooms plus the bachelor, all with individual gardens and undercover parking.

Activities like horse riding, nature trails, bass fishing, Zulu dancing, curios and crafts shops, crocodile & snake park and various heritage sites are all within a 5km radius.

Further down the road at 14km we have the village of Hillcrest offering a selection of well stocked quaint malls, farmers markets, family restaurants and wholesome entertainment, as well as world renowned spas and other health and beauty oriented establishments.

Our 1.5Ha of mainly indigenous African brush is home to various families of buck, wild pig and smaller wild animals and birds.

Only 40km away, in Durban, there are all the tourist attractions to satisfy anyone's heart desires, from casinos and night life to miles of beautiful beaches, amusement parks, Water World and Aquarium, bay cruises, deep sea fishing and lots more.

Enjoy a wholesome country lifestyle at a stone's throw from city life.

Directions to view:
From Hillcrest follow the Old Main Rd. up to Botha’s Hill and carry on driving for about 5km until you see the 1000 Hills Hotel on your right. There turn left over the railway line and after the bend turn left into Protea Hill Rd. Count 3 roads on your left and turn into the 3rd one. As you come down turn into the 1st driveway on your left.

If you prefer coming through the N3 freeway take the Peacevale/Cliffdale off ramp and at the bottom turn right. Follow the road for 1km and turn right into 1000 Hills Dr. After 2km turn right into Protea Hill Rd and follow directions as before.

If coming from PMB, take the Hammarsdale off/ramp and go left. Take the first turn to the right and follow the road until you find 1000 Hills Dr.on your left. After 2km turn right into Protea Hill Rd., Count 3 roads on your left and turn into the 3rd one. As you come down turn into the 1st driveway on your left.

To view contact Maria on 0027 823942370 or 0027 317834799.