Gorgeous 20HA Drakensberg Luxury Property NEW LISTING
Uploaded: October 27, 2025
This exceptional ±20 ha property is on pristine Drakensberg grassland, bordered on two sides by the Okhahlamba World Heritage Site. Deep in the Little Berg, it offers security and complete privacy. It is part of a proclaimed conservation area, Rood Nature Reserve, which brings with it reduced rates and protection from expropriation. Surrounded by dramatic mountain views, forests, abundant birdlife and free-roaming game, the setting is unspoilt and peaceful, with excellent hiking trails and a dam for swimming. Improvements include a ±300 m² north-facing straw-bale main house, a ±110 m² cottage and staff accommodation, all with superior insulation, comfort and durability. The property is completely off-grid with a 19 kWh solar system, backup generator, very reliable borehole water, emergency supply and quality finishes The cottage is complete and ready for rental, while the main house is near completion, making this an ideal lifestyle, eco-living or income-generating retreat in the heart of the Drakensberg.
Improvements
- To give all rooms light and warmth from the north, the house is in the shape of a splayed H and consists of: a large open-plan lounge, dining-room and kitchen;
- a pantry/scullery with a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and 2 upright freezers;
- a large double garage with store-room and work benches;
- an artist’s studio with an en suite bathroom so it can serve as another bedroom;
- large entrance hall, off which are a cloakroom, guest toilet and the “battery room” housing the solar system, with ample space for it to be a store room as well;
- guest suite with large bedroom and en suite bathroom;
- study;
- main bedroom with views west, north-west and east, en suite bathroom (double basin, shower, bath, bidet, dressing room);
- There are covered patios on the south, west and north sides, and also on the ‘inside’ of the splayed H on the south and west sides. There is, therefore, a patio for every weather.
- The cottage consists of: two bedrooms, one facing north and north-east, the other north and north-west; the bedrooms and lounge face north, all opening out onto a patio;
- an open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge;
- a bathroom consisting of a shower, bath, toilet and basin.
Land Claims
There are no land claims registered against this property nor any rural areas nearby.
