Quarrieveldt Farm

Calitzdorp, Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

2,500,000

Farm

David Untiedt

+27 82 888 1734

“Untouched Klein Karoo wilderness just off Route 62”

Imagine owning 243 hectares of untouched wilderness in the Klein Karoo? A place where kudu and small antelope still roam freely, grazing on the endless spekboom and pristine succulent Karoo veld – with 200 endemic plant species found nowhere else on the planet. Where the 360˚ views are awe-inspiring, taking in the majesty of the Swartberg on one side and the spectacular Rooiberg on the other. Quarrieveldt Farm, now for sale outside Calitzdorp, is a place rich in possibility… whether you’re dreaming of your own game farm, creating a wilderness retreat, or making it your year-round home.

This vast property is situated just off Route 62 – named by CNN Travel as the “World’s Best Road Trip Destination” – between Matjiesvlei Road and Calitzdorp about 4km away. The farm falls within the wine route of the Klein Karoo on the eastern border of the Western Cape. If you watched Season 11 of the popular “Jan Braai” TV series, which was filmed in Matjiesvlei and the Calitzdorp surrounds, you’ll have some idea of these glorious landscapes. It’s a 40-minute drive to Oudtshoorn and 1½ hours’ to George Airport, which means Quarrieveldt Farm is easily accessible for upcountry owners who can work remotely or come here for long weekends from Joburg or Pretoria, but it’s equally possible to opt for a lifestyle change and live here permanently.

With water readily available (the property is part of water scheme shared with five neighbouring landowners), the farm has endless potential. Escape the urban hustle and create your dream home in this serene setting or build a tranquil holiday home where you can recharge immersed in nature. Or develop a charming guesthouse catering to travellers seeking an authentic farm-stay experience. There’s also endless scope to develop hiking or 4×4 trails and discover hidden gems, as you explore the natural trails crisscrossing the vast property. Rocks in the area date back 750 million years and time spent here through the seasons reveals an area rich in geological history.

“This property is spectacularly lovely,” says the owner. “The succulent Karoo flora here is incredibly rich in diversity and, unlike fynbos, it doesn’t burn. Our dry heat attracts people looking to live in one of the healthiest climates imaginable (brilliant for asthma sufferers), and it’s just so safe – we never have to lock our doors. And the birdlife is extraordinary. It’s a privilege just to live here!”