Farm Saosolito, Woodlands Road, Lidgetton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A 5,45ha secluded wooded small holding, fully independent and off-grid, with spectacular views of hills and valleys.

The 5,45ha is a mixture of landscaping and lawns around the individual dwellings, all of which have fenced gardens plus extensive planted areas of shrubs and flowers interspersed with large trees, all of which combine to give the property a remote and tranquil feeling, which attracts various species of small game. There is also a natural pond which is part of an adjoining wetland at the bottom of the property which attracts various bird life including the Crowned Crane.

Two boreholes provide drinking and irrigation water to the property, the former through a state-of-the-art water treatment plant housed in its own building comprising flocculation, filtration and sterilization with various storage tanks for both potable and irrigation water, which are distributed to the various buildings and garden in separate systems.

50Kva Generator on automatic switchover, Wi-Fi and DSTV signals both available at the property. External solar lighting has also been installed in various locations.

Main House
500m2 - Five bedrooms, five bathrooms (three en-suite) guest toilet, two full kitchens & kitchenette, pantry, utility room, two large lounges with wood burning fireplaces, small lounge with gas log fire, dining room, large sun room with covered patio, built in Jetmaster barbeque and open Jetmaster fire place. Roofing is thatch under Harvey tile with exposed timber beams, which gives the internal ambience of thatch with the durability and practicality of a tile roof with excellent insulation. Fully fenced garden.

Cottage 1
150m2 - Two bedrooms, both en-suite bathrooms, open plan lounge/dining, kitchen, two covered patios, covered carport, open wood burning Jetmaster fireplace, fenced garden.

Cottage 2
160m2 - Two bedrooms, both en-suite bathrooms, open plan lounge/dining, kitchen, covered patio with built in Jetmaster barbeque, covered carport, open wood burning Jetmaster fireplace, fenced garden.

Cottage 3
90m2 - One bedroom, bathroom with double shower, open plan lounge/dining, kitchen, covered carport, wood burning fireplace, fenced garden.

Cottage 4
96m2 - One bedroom, en-suite bathroom, open plan lounge/dining, kitchen, covered patio with built in Jetmaster barbeque, covered carport, open wood burning Jetmaster fireplace.

Flatlet
55m2 - One bedroom, en-suite bathroom, open plan lounge/dining and kitchen, covered patio, wood burning fireplace.

Laundry/utility room/staff canteen
70m2 - Fully fitted/plumbed for washing machines, dryers, shelves, cupboards, sinks. Staff canteen & kitchen, staff shower and toilet.

Garage & Office
27m2 - Single garage with double carport. Office with separate entrance.

Workshop & Storeroom
49m2 - Garage sized workshop and separate storage room.

There is a borehole shed, tractor/lean-to shed, three basic staff houses and a firewood shed.

The five rental units are separately metered for water and electricity consumption and are currently generating an income from holiday self catering rentals with the option of long term rentals.

The property also lends itself to being further developed into a wedding/conference venue. The property is being sold excluding the non built-in furnishings and equipment, which may be purchased separately.

Location

Close to other amenities/attractions such as Nottingham Road centre of the 'Midlands Meander', Michaelhouse and Hilton colleges, Midmar dam/recration area and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site & Museum, as well as the town of Howick. The Lions River Micro Brewery is also nearby.

Directions

10kms from the town of Howick.