Exceptional Midlands Lifestyle Farm with River Frontage and Commercial Potential - Altnabreac, Kamberg Valley

Sole Mandate - Altnabreac is a highly versatile and beautifully developed lifestyle farm offering an exceptional blend of comfortable country living, reliable infrastructure, and outstanding commercial or agricultural potential. Set against a spectacular natural backdrop in the Kamberg Valley, this property stands out with its pristine Little Mooi River frontage — providing private, title-deed access to world-class trout fishing — and its impressive energy independence via a robust three-phase solar system. The farm is offered with the option to purchase 22 cattle (a herd of Bonsmara cross Charolais and Simmental) at an additional price, making this a truly turnkey agricultural opportunity. Whether you are looking to establish a hospitality venue, run a productive agricultural enterprise, or simply enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle, Altnabreac provides a complete, move-in-ready foundation.

Property Details:

·Title: Sub 19 of the Farm SAM No. 14937

·Size: 28.59 hectares (approximately 70.65 acres)

·Altitude: 1,560 metres above sea level

·Coordinates: 29°19’20"S, 29°42’03"E

Water Supply and Utilities:

·Borehole originally drilled in May 1976 (60.96 metres deep) and renewed in 2010, with a yield of 2,275 litres per hour

·Mono submersible electric pump +-10 years

·Two 4,500-litre storage tanks with 40mm PVC and plastic piping distributing water throughout the property

·Water supplied via standpipes to all eight grazing camps

·Septic tank system for sewage and wastewater management

·Water use permit in place

Eskom & Solar Power System:

·Approximately 2 to 3 years old with a 10-year warranty

·Two Sunsynk 11kW inverters and three batteries

·24 solar panels (12 x 600W and 12 x 550W), connected to a three-phase system

·Separate phases supply the main residence, workroom, cottage, and staff accommodation

·Eskom single-phase power also available throughout the property

·Staff quarters are independently metered

Main Residence:

·Three-bedroom face-brick home, originally built in 1973 with two subsequent extensions

·Upstairs: Large main bedroom with dressing room, full bathroom (shower, bath, and basin), and a separate toilet with bidet and basin

·Downstairs: Guest Family wing - Two bedrooms with built-in cupboards, a family bathroom, separate shower room, additional loo, and a guest toilet, TV room, and office

·Open-plan lounge and dining room centred around a large Jetmaster fireplace, flowing into the kitchen

·Large covered veranda with expandable doors and a windowed south-facing wall — ideal for entertaining

·Laundry, enclosed storeroom, workshop, large carport with chain-link gates, and a garden tool room for a ride-on mower

·Palisade-fenced back courtyard with a built-in pizza oven

Commercial Work Area:

·7m x 4m main workroom with ceiling and spread lighting

·One smaller workroom with direct access to a cold room

·Food-grade epoxy flooring and food-grade painted walls throughout

·Double sink and gas geyser connection

·Excellent potential for food production, a farm-to-table operation, or other commercial ventures

·The processing and curing equipment in the Workroom is not included in the sale

Cottage:

·Separate two-bedroom cottage with a full bathroom (shower, basin, and toilet) and a separate guest toilet

·Open-plan lounge with fireplace, dining area, and kitchenette (with dishwasher connection)

·Covered veranda and an adjoining Wendy house

·Productive vegetable garden with good soil depth and reliable water access

Farm Infrastructure and Outbuildings:

·Large 9m x 18m steel farm shed, partially walled, with a lean-to comprising a lockable store and two loose boxes

·One small corrugated iron and creosote pole implement shed

·Chicken house with four nesting boxes

·Small stock handling yard with a crush and neck clamp

Staff Accommodation:

·One brick-under-iron two-roomed staff house with kitchen

·One concrete-block four-roomed staff house with ablution facility (Enviro ECO loo)

·Two wattle-and-daub staff rooms

Agricultural Land and Grazing:

·Eight fully fenced veld grazing camps with water supplied to each

·Approximately one hectare of established kikuyu pasture

·Fencing comprising barbed wire and electric fencing powered by two movable solar energisers and one static energiser

·Option to purchase 22 cattle (Bronze Mara cross Charolais and Simmental) at an additional price above the property purchase price

Timber:

·Registered timber rights

·Three commercial stands of Pinus patula SA pine:

·1 x 2.2-hectare block (16 years old)

·1 x 0.8-hectare block (mixed ages, 16 to 30 years old)

·1 x 0.5-hectare block (mixed ages, 16 to 30 years old)

Dams:

·Two earth dams fed by seasonal summer runoff (±1.5 hectares and ±1 hectare respectively)

·The upper dam enjoys beautiful views toward Mount Lebanon

River Frontage:

·The property fronts onto the pristine Little Mooi River, which rises in the nearby Highmoor Ezemvelo Nature Reserve

·Title Deed access to the full length of the Little Mooi River within the farm’s boundaries for trout fishing purposes

·A Riparian agreement among neighbouring SAM properties allows fishing along the river banks on neighbouring land, with neighbours notifying each other prior to use

Farm Implements (Available for purchase Separately):

·John Deere 2x4 H20 tractor

·Large farm trailer, slasher, mower, round baler, and hammer mill

·Fire tank, ride-on mower, chainsaw, edge trimmer, compressor, bench grinder

·Spraying knapsacks (x2), Benassi cultivator, small road trailer

·Water pump, farm radio, Ryobi 12kVA petrol generator (near new)

·Various workshop tools

Situated approximately 30 kilometres from Rosetta on the scenic Kamberg Road (Road P168), Altnabreac is positioned in one of the most beautiful and sought-after corners of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The main Kamberg road is currently undergoing a full tar resurfacing upgrade, with only the final short gravel section at the Glen Garry/Highmoor Road turn-off remaining unpaved. The farm enjoys effortless access to the spectacular Kamberg, Highmoor, and Giant’s Castle Ezemvelo Nature Reserves — a remarkable drawcard for nature lovers, hikers, and fly-fishing enthusiasts alike. With its quality improvements, exceptional water resources, energy-efficient infrastructure, productive grazing, and spectacular natural surroundings, Altnabreac presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier Midlands lifestyle farm with genuine agricultural and commercial merit.

This sale will attract transfer duty.