Refined Karoo Living With Mountain Views in Prince Albert
Timeless Country Living with Spectacular Mountain Views in Prince Albert
Experience the rare combination of timeless Karoo character, generous space and modern self-sufficiency at this exceptional country property in Hope Street, Prince Albert.
Set across two adjoining erven with a confirmed combined extent of 5,072 m², the property offers an elegant main residence, substantial workshop and storage facilities, established gardens, equestrian amenities and exciting opportunities for a variety of lifestyle pursuits.
The main residence, situated on Erf 2379, features two spacious en-suite bedrooms and beautifully proportioned open-plan living areas incorporating the dining room, kitchen, lounge and stoep. Warm wooden floors, generous windows, antique furnishings and a characterful stone fireplace create an inviting atmosphere of understated elegance.
On the western side of the home, a specially designed wooded atrium provides welcome protection from the summer heat. A whole-house evaporative cooling system, complemented by air-conditioning units in the bedrooms, ensures comfortable living throughout the year.
The well-appointed kitchen combines practicality with charm and is fitted with a SMEG eye-level electric oven, a six-burner gas stove with a large gas oven, and a central granite island with a dedicated salad-washing sink. A delightful bay window frames sweeping views across the Karoo landscape.
The living areas flow naturally outdoors, where mountain scenery, mature trees and established gardens create an idyllic setting for relaxed country living, entertaining and enjoying the tranquillity of the surrounding landscape.
Exceptional Outbuildings and Workshop
A substantial steel-and-brick shed measuring approximately 18 m 9 m provides exceptional versatility for storage, hobbies, workshop activities or practical business use. The double-storey structure includes two mezzanine areas, each measuring 4.5 m 9 m, as well as a 4 m 18 m lean-to on the western side and a staff bathroom at the rear.
Energy Efficiency and Water Security
The property is equipped with a powerful, grid-connected solar installation comprising 34 rooftop panels with a combined capacity of 13.26 kW, a 16 kVA Sunsynk MAX inverter and three 10 kWh VOLTA batteries. The system supplies the property, including a connection to the adjoining erf, helping to reduce reliance on municipal electricity.
Water security is supported by a 90-metre-deep borehole, fully lined with PVC and tested in November 2023 at a yield of 9,068 litres per hour. The borehole has reportedly delivered consistently for 21 years, including throughout the prolonged drought. The water is slightly brackish.
An established irrigation system supplies the gardens and trees through drippers and pop-up lawn sprinklers, all controlled by a central manifold.
Additional Lifestyle Opportunities on Erf 2378
The adjoining erf offers an impressive range of additional facilities and possibilities. A stable complex has been constructed within a historic ruin, thoughtfully combining the character of the original stonework with practical equestrian amenities.
The complex has an approximate footprint of 15 m 13 m and includes a covered open stable area measuring 12.5 m 6 m, a stone-built storeroom measuring 6 m 5 m, and an additional small storeroom beneath the stable area.
Further improvements include a small vineyard producing table grapes, a gazebo with a wooden deck, and materials for four agricultural tunnels, one of which has already been erected. These facilities offer scope for gardening, small-scale cultivation, hobbies or other lifestyle projects.
Fully fenced and offering generous parking, this distinctive property combines an elegant Karoo residence with substantial outbuildings, established infrastructure and the flexibility of two adjoining erven.
Whether you are looking for a permanent country home, a weekend retreat, an equestrian lifestyle or space for practical and agricultural pursuits, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity, character and remarkable mountain scenery of Prince Albert.
Key Features
- Two adjoining erven with a combined extent of 5,072 m²
- Two spacious en-suite bedrooms
- Open-plan kitchen, dining room, lounge and stoep
- SMEG kitchen appliances and granite island
- Wooded western atrium providing protection from the summer heat
- Whole-house evaporative cooling and bedroom air-conditioning
- 16 kVA Sunsynk MAX inverter
- Three 10 kWh batteries and 34 solar panels 13.26 kW
- 90 m borehole with tested yield of 9,068 litres per hour
- Established irrigation system and mature gardens
- Substantial double-storey shed with two mezzanine areas
- Covered lean-to and staff bathroom
- Stable complex incorporating a historic ruin
- Stone-built storeroom and additional storage
- Small table-grape vineyard and gazebo with wooden deck
- Materials for four agricultural tunnels, including one erected
- Fully fenced with generous parking
- Spectacular Karoo and mountain views
A distinctive Prince Albert property offering character, space, infrastructure and exceptional lifestyle potential.
LOWER ALBANY REAL ESTATE PTY LTD trading as REMAX Unique operates in terms of a franchise agreement with REMAX of Southern Africa.