Property description

Set just beyond Simola, along one of Knysna’s most scenic inland routes, this 15-hectare lifestyle farm offers a quieter, more grounded way of living, without losing touch with the town and its amenities.

This stretch of road is well known locally. It leads past the Simola Hotel and its internationally recognised Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, and further along to the Simola Hillclimb route — one of South Africa’s most respected motorsport events. Yet, just a few minutes beyond this activity, the landscape opens up into farmland, forest pockets, and wide views over the Knysna Lagoon.

It is this balance that defines the property. You are close enough to enjoy golf, dining, cycling routes, and the broader Knysna lifestyle, while still living in a setting that feels private, spacious, and removed from the pace of town.

The property itself comprises two erven, totalling approximately 15 hectares, with the land fully fenced by 1.8-metre semi-game electric fencing. Smaller buck roam freely across the property, reinforcing the sense of space and natural surroundings.

Positioned to take full advantage of its elevation, the farm enjoys uninterrupted views across the Knysna Lagoon and surrounding mountains. The upper deck at the home is where this becomes most apparent — a quiet vantage point that defines daily living here.

Infrastructure on the property has been steadily developed with practicality in mind. A reliable off-grid solar system powers the entire farm, including the home, fencing, and access gates. The system is supported by a 14kVA inverter, with a separate 6.5kVA backup generator included. Water supply is equally well considered, with approximately 80,000 litres of rainwater storage in place, filtered directly into the home. The current owners note that even during drier periods, the supply has remained sufficient for household use.

The farmhouse is comfortable and well-maintained, offering four bedrooms or three bedrooms with a dedicated work-from-home office. The living spaces connect easily to the outdoors, with a swimming pool positioned at the top of the home and a braai area currently being completed to enhance the entertainment offering. The kitchen is functional and suited to a lifestyle property, with a gas stove and electric hob combination, along with both solar and electric geysers servicing the home.

Additional practical elements include three garages and a separate external toilet facility. A secondary electric fence encloses the main house area, creating a distinct and secure residential zone within the broader farm.

Access is controlled via three electric sliding gates — one at the main entrance, one providing access to a neighbouring property, and a third at the house itself. The property is linked to a 24-hour armed response service, providing a reliable level of security for both the residence and the wider land.

Beyond the existing improvements, the real value lies in what has already been put in place for future use. A 15 x 9 x 5 metre workshop structure is included, ready for erection, and there is a designated site identified for a dam. The internal road infrastructure continues to be improved, with a servitude currently in the process of being relocated to the boundary, opening up the usability of the land further.

The farm is zoned agricultural, with relevant certificates and approved plans available. Importantly, a seven-year invasive plant eradication programme has already been implemented and fully paid for, with ongoing clearing currently underway. This programme, along with existing timber clearing contracts, will transfer to the new owner — a meaningful long-term benefit that both improves the land and reduces future cost.

Connectivity is in place via a wireless internet service, which can be continued by the incoming owner if required.

Overall, this is not a speculative farm with unknowns. It is a property where the key elements — water, power, access, and security — have already been addressed. What remains is the opportunity to shape the land further, whether for lifestyle farming, private use, or a longer-term investment in one of Knysna’s more established and quietly sought-after rural pockets.

Included in the Sale:
Case TLB (Loader Digger)
6.5kVA backup generator
15m x 9m x 5m workshop structure (materials included for erection)
14kVA solar power system
Electric fencing around the entire farm and a separate house enclosure
Three electric sliding access gates
±80,000 litres rainwater storage system with filtration
Solar geyser and electric geyser
7-year invasive plant eradication programme (fully paid and approved)
Ongoing invasive tree clearing contract
WiFi setup (Seanet – transferable if required)

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