Peaceful Country Retreat in Goukamma River Valley
- ENV171633
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What you should know about this house
- 7
- 7.5
- 950 m²
- 2.8 ha
- 1
- 2
Amenities and special features of this house
MAIN HOUSE
A pastoral dream at the end of a tree-lined driveway. The house overlooks green fields
leading to the Goukamma River Valley - the boundary of the smallholding. A wooden deck
runs the length of the house’s façade. A boardwalk leads through paddocks to the
Goukamma River. The location of the property makes for easy access to Knysna (10km)
and Sedgefield (12km). The Goukamma Nature Reserve (World Heritage Site) and marine
protected Buffalo Bay are in close proximity. Size: 772 m².
The main house has 4 ensuite bedrooms, cozy lounge areas with a double-sided fireplace, a
dining room, a library, guest cloakroom, old world staircase, large kitchen with pantry,
scullery, linen closet and mud room.
Bedroom 1: Yellow wood floors and beams, wood and glass built-in wardrobe, wood-
burning fireplace. Private wooden deck. En-suite bathroom with original yellow wood floors,
bath, toilet, basin and shower.
Bedroom 2: Yellow wood beams, large format parquet floors, wood and glass built-in
wardrobe and wood-burning fireplace. En-suite tiled bathroom with bath, toilet, basin and
large shower.
Bedroom 3: (Loft bedroom): Yellow wood floors run the length of the bedroom and
bathroom. En-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and Victorian-style bath.
Bedroom 4: (Loft bedroom): Light-filled with operable skylights. Wooden (pine) floor. Ample
under-eave storage space. Tiled en-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and Victorian-style
bath.
Kitchen: black slate floor, wood and glass cabinetry, double butler’s sink, granite tops and
centre island with prep bowl. Filtered water supply. SMEG stove 7-plate gas hob and 3
electric ovens. Pantry with built in cabinetry, scullery, linen closet, staff toilet and
mud/sunroom. An entertainer’s dream.
STUDIO APARTMENT
A woodland studio apartment with a compact kitchenette; spacious bathroom, open plan
dining and bedroom area, and a balcony overlooking a private woodland. The apartment
enjoys complete privacy from the main house.
• Open plan bedroom and dining area with wooden floors, built-in wardrobe, curtains
and blinds
• Kitchenette with black slate tiles, wooden counter tops, butler’s sink and filtered water
supply
• En-suite tiled bathroom with large shower, wood and marble topped cabinet and
basin
• Woodburning fireplace
• Wooden deck / balcony with railings
• 2 parking bays
• Size: 44m²
MANAGER’S COTTAGE
A cozy 2-bedroomed, 2-bathroom apartment overlooking the stunning Ganzvlei gardens.
The cottage has a small private verandah offering privacy from the main house.
Lounge: Open plan tiled floor and woodburning fireplace
Kitchen: Tiled floors, wooden cabinetry & countertops, gas hob, electric oven, filtered water
supply
Dining Room: Open plan dining room with wood fireplace
Bedroom 1: Carpeted, curtains, built-in cupboards. Ensuite bathroom
Bathroom 1: Tiled, shower, toilet and basin
Bedroom 2: Open plan, carpeted, wood fireplace, curtains. Ensuite bathroom
Bathroom 2: Mobility impaired with large shower, basin and toilet
OTHER GANZVLEI FEATURES
• Garden Store
• Laundry Room
• Double garage and ample parking space
• Gas geysers and stove tops
• Eskom and Solar power
• Water: on site spike
• Separate septic tanks and soak aways for each of the dwellings
• Electricity and plumbing installed for future staff quarters
• Parcel of land across the N2 with labourer’s cottage. No water or power supply.
• Total erf size: 2,8 hectares
Virtual tour through this property
- Knysna
- Licence partner of Engel & Völkers Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Dian Serfontein
- TH1 Thesen Harbour Town, Long Street Extension
- 6571 Knysna · South Africa
- Phone: +27 44 302 5708
- Cell: +27 79 311 1800
- www.engelvoelkers.com/en-za/knysna/
Commission Details
Agent's Professional Fee is included in the price advertised.