Are you looking for a homesteading or permaculture lifestyle? With over 1.2 hectares of North-facing, fertile land, split into distinct zones designed for farming, gardening, and recreation, this could be just the property for you.
Located in Hilton, KZN – a charming, sought-after town known for its natural beauty, clean air, rich mistbelt and proximity to urban amenities – this property is the best of both worlds. Just 5 minutes from town, yet it offers complete privacy and a wilderness escape, making it the ideal retreat for those seeking both seclusion and daily conveniences.
This is the ideal place to cultivate a self-sufficient lifestyle in a highly sought-after area.
Existing Vegetation: 2 groves of bananas, 10 Avocados from small butter Avos to larger Avos, 1 Plum tree, 3 Macadamia trees, 1 Walnut tree, 1 Pecan nut tree, 1 Hazelnut tree, 2 Pomegranate trees, 2 Lemon trees, 2 Guava trees, 1 Mango tree, Granadillas, Gooseberry, 3 Mulberry, Bamboo, 1 Silver oak, 2 Pin oaks, English Plain trees, Natal Mahogany, 3 Yellow wood approximately 40 years old, Wild fig, a majestic Jacaranda tree, 2 Magnolia, Camelia, indigenous tree ferns, Palm trees and Cycads.
Distinctive Zones of the Property:
Flat Section at the Bottom (± 2895m²): Currently home to tens of thousands of clivias, this fertile land offers endless possibilities for expanding your crop selection. This north-facing, flat terrain is ideal for growing a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
Sloped Section Above the Nursery (± 1370m²): Just above the current nursery is a natural slope that includes established banana and citrus trees. The position offers potential for a simple gravity-fed water system that could make for effective irrigation to the lower garden beds and additional water collection systems.
Sloped Section at the Top (± 3480m²): At the top of the property is the perfect spot to develop a thriving food forest, with room for a wide variety of fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and other permaculture crops. The property has already started the process for you with a few existing nut trees etc.
Central Flat Section (± 2535m²): The home itself is perfectly located on a central flat piece of about ± 2535m², right between your potential food forest at the top and vege gardens below. This allows easy access to all areas, and even includes multiple outbuildings and covered parking areas that can be used for homesteading equipment and vehicles. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a pool, and a beautiful view over the Winterskloof Valley, this will be an ideal place to kick back after a hard day of work on your smallholding.
Strip at the Bottom (± 1667m²): What may seem like an oddly-shaped strip of land at the bottom of the property is actually home to a thriving ecosystem, including resident antelope that give birth to a new foal each spring. This area is perfect for nature-lovers who would like to create a private forest retreat with footpaths, picnic spots, etc.
Get in touch: This is your chance to embrace a homesteading lifestyle in one of the most sought-after areas of KwaZulu-Natal. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to build your dream life in Hilton!
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Patrick TODAY!
