Baskloof, A Rare 214-Hectare Private Nature Reserve

214.15 hectares of extraordinary natural beauty, sweeping Atlantic views and a conservation legacy to carry forward. Above Scarborough, the mountain opens into a world of sandstone ridges, indigenous fynbos and far-reaching ocean views. Paths follow the contours of the land, slopes rise towards open plateaus, and the surrounding world slips from sight. Here, there is room to breathe, time to notice and an extraordinary landscape to fall in love with. Welcome to Baskloof. Spanning 214.15 hectares, Erf 789 forms the largest of the three properties that make up Baskloof Private Nature Reserve. Its western slopes overlook the Atlantic, while elevated viewpoints reveal rolling hills, distant mountains and the sweeping landscapes of the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park. Across much of the property, the mountain screens surrounding buildings from view and shelters you from the sounds of everyday life. Established walking paths invite exploration, with each turn offering a different perspective: an open ocean horizon, the detail of indigenous flowers, a quiet valley or the changing light across ancient sandstone. It is a place to get to know slowly—and to treasure for a lifetime. A living landscape with a meaningful future Baskloof’s beauty carries profound ecological value. Almost entirely natural fynbos habitat, the property supports Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos and forms part of an important ecological corridor linking surrounding conservation areas. Small streams and wetland seeps contribute to this living landscape, supporting the natural processes on which its biodiversity depends. For a buyer with a conservation mindset, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution. To care for indigenous habitat. To continue the work of restoration. To help ensure that wildlife can move through a connected landscape and that the wild character of this remarkable part of the Cape endures. Ownership here brings the privilege of belonging to a place whose significance extends well beyond its boundaries. A rustic heart, rich in character Tucked into the south-eastern corner of the property, the Baskloof Werf provides a welcoming human scale amid the mountain’s vastness. The older Huisie and Waenhuis cottages form part of a collection of historic and contemporary buildings, shaded by established trees and surrounded by a restored fynbos garden. The setting is rustic, unpretentious and full of character—a place for walking shoes by the door, shared lunches and afternoons that ease quietly into evening. Shaded footpaths, a small waterhole and picnic spaces invite time outdoors. Higher up, a lined dam and existing gathering areas offer further places to enjoy the setting with family and friends. An indigenous plant nursery supports the ongoing care of the land. Solar power, two boreholes, water sourced from the Baskloof Stream and access to the municipal water supply complement the existing infrastructure. Workshop and storage facilities provide practical support for maintaining and enjoying the property. Seclusion within reach of coastal life An established gravel driveway leads from the M65 near Perdekloof to the Werf, connecting this secluded setting with Scarborough, Simon’s Town and the wider Southern Peninsula. Beaches, coastal villages and everyday amenities remain within reach, with the quiet of the mountain waiting on your return. Baskloof will speak to someone who finds lasting value in open horizons, living fynbos and the freedom to spend time in nature. Someone who takes pride in caring for a place and seeing it flourish. Years from now, the greatest reward may be to stand on a familiar ridge, look across this extraordinary landscape and know that your stewardship has helped preserve it. To walk this land is to appreciate its beauty. To become its next custodian is to help ensure that beauty endures. Contact us to arrange a private viewing of Erf 789, Baskloof Private Nature Reserve, and for further information and a confidential discussion. Alan or Kevin Engel & Völkers False Bay & Southern Peninsula. At a Glance 214.15 hectares above Scarborough, forming the largest portion of Baskloof Private Nature Reserve. Almost entirely natural mountain fynbos, with expansive Atlantic Ocean and Cape of Good Hope views, an established rustic werf and infrastructure to support the care and enjoyment of this exceptional landscape. An opportunity for a conservation-minded buyer to carry forward a meaningful legacy of stewardship. *Existing Buildings and Facilities* Two older cottages: the restored Huisie and the Waenhuis. Co-existence Centre: a large domed steel-span structure. Separate domed steel-span workshop and warehouse. Additional small outbuildings and caravans. Indigenous plant propagation nursery tunnel. Open shed housing historic horse carts. *Gardens and Outdoor Spaces* Restored fynbos gardens with established shade trees. Small waterhole, known as the Dammetjie, with an associated picnic area and shaded footpaths. Higher-lying lined dam with a grouping of containers and gathering spaces, known as Dam Fine Time. An established network of managed walking trails across the reserve, with public access governed by hiking permits. Mountain slopes and plateaus offering expansive ocean, valley and mountain views. *Water, Energy and Access* Renewable solar energy powering the Werf. Two boreholes and water sourced from the Baskloof Stream. Access to the reticulated municipal water supply. Established gravel driveway from the M65 near Perdekloof to the Werf. Convenient access to Scarborough, Simon’s Town and the wider Southern Peninsula. *Conservation Setting* Forms part of Baskloof Private Nature Reserve, registered with CapeNature in 1995. Predominantly Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos habitat. Part of an important ecological corridor connecting surrounding conservation areas. Unfenced and integrated with the surrounding natural landscape. *Income Generating* Existing tenant leases