A unique and secret hideaway in the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, close to the Meiringspoort pass.
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Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, this extraordinary mountain estate is a rare fusion of art, heritage, and wilderness.
Bordering the Swartberg Mountain Nature Reserve, the property commands uninterrupted 360-degree views across the Swartberg and Kamanassie ranges, with kudu and various other species of wild buck roaming freely.
Crafted entirely from the estate’s mountain stone, the ±950 m² main residence is an artist-built masterpiece, designed with deep respect for history, proportion, and place. Once one of South Africa’s most celebrated guest houses, the home has welcomed international visitors and continues to embody a sense of timeless hospitality and quiet grandeur.
The main homestead offers five generous en-suite bedroom suites, each thoughtfully positioned for privacy and comfort, with a unique style to each. Multiple indoor and outdoor entertainment areas create flow for both intimate living and large-scale hosting. Highlights include three expansive entertainment spaces, a large billiards room, a tranquil swimming pool, and a basement wine cellar with a characterful bar.
At the heart of the home lies a grand dining room, framed by a full-height stained-glass window and dramatic artwork, evoking a cathedral-like atmosphere. The lounge features Paul Kruger’s original office lounge suite, while the library boasts floor-to-ceiling bookcases, another stained-glass window. The majority of the furnishings are antique, with the home’s proportions designed around these exceptional pieces and South African artworks.
The 49-hectare estate includes five hectares of agricultural land, two reservoirs with over 200,000 litres of water, pure spring water, sourced directly from the mountain, and two additional farm cottages, awaiting restoration, along with various outbuildings.
This is more than a home—it is a living gallery, a private retreat, and a property of rare character, ideal for a discerning buyer, seeking a unique lifestyle estate or boutique hospitality opportunity.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, this extraordinary mountain estate is a rare fusion of art, heritage, and wilderness.
Bordering the Swartberg Mountain Nature Reserve, the property commands uninterrupted 360-degree views across the Swartberg and Kamanassie ranges, with kudu and various other species of wild buck roaming freely.
Crafted entirely from the estate’s mountain stone, the ±950 m² main residence is an artist-built masterpiece, designed with deep respect for history, proportion, and place. Once one of South Africa’s most celebrated guest houses, the home has welcomed international visitors and continues to embody a sense of timeless hospitality and quiet grandeur.
The main homestead offers five generous en-suite bedroom suites, each thoughtfully positioned for privacy and comfort, with a unique style to each. Multiple indoor and outdoor entertainment areas create flow for both intimate living and large-scale hosting. Highlights include three expansive entertainment spaces, a large billiards room, a tranquil swimming pool, and a basement wine cellar with a characterful bar.
At the heart of the home lies a grand dining room, framed by a full-height stained-glass window and dramatic artwork, evoking a cathedral-like atmosphere. The lounge features Paul Kruger’s original office lounge suite, while the library boasts floor-to-ceiling bookcases, another stained-glass window. The majority of the furnishings are antique, with the home’s proportions designed around these exceptional pieces and South African artworks.
The 49-hectare estate includes five hectares of agricultural land, two reservoirs with over 200,000 litres of water, pure spring water, sourced directly from the mountain, and two additional farm cottages, awaiting restoration, along with various outbuildings.
This is more than a home—it is a living gallery, a private retreat, and a property of rare character, ideal for a discerning buyer, seeking a unique lifestyle estate or boutique hospitality opportunity.
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De Rust, Oudtshoorn
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Filling Station
0.31 km - Caltex Klein Karoo -De Rust
Hospital/Clinic
1.28 km - De Rust Public Clinic
Police Station
0.64 km - South African Police Service De Rust Police Station
12.71 km - Dysselsdorp South African Police Service
12.92 km - South African Police Service - Koeries Street
0.33 km - De Rust High School
1.03 km - De Rust Primary School
13.08 km - Dysselsdorp Primary School
13.24 km - Siembamba Acvv Versorgingsoord Cum Pre Primary School
13.57 km - Dysselsdorp Secondary School
13.60 km - Dysecondaryelsdorp Sekonder
13.61 km - Dysselsdorp High School
13.61 km - Saint Konrads Pre-Primary School
14.45 km - High School Dysseldorp
18.80 km - Old School
4.54 km - Nelsrivier Vgk Primary School
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