For Sale, ZAR 36,000,000
Western Cape, South Africa
Property Type : Farm/Ranch/Plantation
Property Style : N/A
Build Size : 10,225 ft² / 950 m²
Land Size : N/A
Bedroom : 5
Bathroom : 5
Half Bathroom : 0
MLS#: N/A
Property Description
Clapper Lark Farm is a distinctively positioned, three-level country estate comprising a main residence, a fully self-contained guest suite, extensive functional outbuildings, landscaped and irrigated gardens, and predominantly rewilded farmland. The property balances privacy, comfort, and ecological stewardship with secure infrastructure and advanced sustainability systems, all set against panoramic views of the beautiful Riviersonderend mountain range.
Positioned at 320 meters above sea level and north-facing, the residence enjoys both sunrise and sunset light, a rare combination that maximizes natural warmth, orientation, and outlook throughout the day. The setting offers uninterrupted rural tranquility while remaining highly accessible.
Approximately two hours from Cape Town, one hour from Hermanus or Somerset, and around seventy minutes to Franschhoek.
Located just 10 km from the village of Greyton, the estate combines seclusion with convenience.
Greyton offers reputable schools, restaurants, and shops, as well as access to one of the region's most celebrated outdoor environments, including an expansive nature reserve, mountain trails, MTB routes, and open-access walking areas.
A lifestyle farm of this scale, infrastructure, and proximity is seldom available.
Ground floor (from the parking area)
* Entrance hall, cloakroom, and WC
* Generous kitchen with large central island, extensive granite worktops, farmhouse sink, SMEG cooker, walk-in larder, and double fridge/freezer with water dispenser
* Dining room with a built-in barbecue and folding doors onto a large hardwood deck with panoramic, uninterrupted views of the Sonderend mountains - ideal for entertaining
* Study/meeting room with a sliding half-glass door from the dining room with mountain views
* Generous open-plan principal lounge and additional dining area with a fireplace and a large wood burner
* Utility Room equipped with washing/drying machines, storage, sink, and adjoining external drying area, which also includes vegetable and salad beds. Lower ground floor
* Sun/pool room: Light-filled space with four folding glass doors and electronically controlled blinds and direct access to a 15 x 3 meter pool and gardens, plus internal and external craftsman-designed fireplaces
* Large hall with tile-clad feature wall with additional storage/linen cupboards
* Two large bedroom suites with mountain/land view, each with an en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobes
* Safe/storage room: Secure, steel-lined access door finished in wood for storage and personal protection.
* Spacious lounge with TV area, porcelain tiled floors, and a feature tiled wall and fireplace with wood burner. Upper floor
* Large landing with fitted cupboards and a quiet reading nook
* Two large bedrooms with extensive views, dressing areas, and en-suite bathrooms. Both air-conditioned cottages (Guest Suite)
* Accessed via covered veranda seating plus walkway from the main house
* Includes lounge/diner, kitchenette
* Good-sized bedroom and en-suite bathroom
* Air-conditioned Courtyard and Garages
* Brick-paved, fully enclosed courtyard area enclosed on three sides by buildings, plus cottage veranda and on the fourth by garden fencing with lawns and extensive parking as well as expansive planting with large beds and trees
* Double garage with electric doors, tiled floors, a workbench, and storage for farm equipment. Above Garages
* Large office/painting studio (air conditioned)
* Large gym with multi-gym and cycles, Outbuildings and Storage
* Men's Workroom with storage space, with electrical supply for catering, plus an external toilet
* Basement Storage: Armed, locked storage for ladders, painting materials, and tools, with a secure gated section housing solar batteries and inverter controls
* Agricultural stores: Large open-sided store for fertilizer and logs
* Large log store stocked with harvested blue gum wood
* Three independent sheds for farm pipes and maintenance equipment, etc. Garden and Outdoor Features
* Landscaped gardens around 1,3ha of lawns, beds, and quiet areas, planted with 70- 80 mature trees
* Paved Pool area with a feature craftsman-built stone fireplace
* 15 x 3 meter swimming pool with large access steps
* Powered with dual pumps and e-clear filtration system (drinking water quality)
* Heated by roof-mounted pipes and circulation via the pumps
* Separate external toilet and shower with geyser for pool use, Animal/Utility Areas
* Enclosed section for chickens or dog management
* Large composting and garden material zone beyond the main fence
* Nine-point irrigation system electronic control partitions, powered by a solar-linked pump with advanced remote management, enclosed in a secure pump house
* Solar infrastructure: 50 kW battery storage (20 yr usage) with 60 solar panels Driveways Main Drive: Secure gated entrance (electric five-bar gate with intercom, camera, phone-link and overhead camera) leading via a 1 km long dirt drive to a tree-lined bricked entrance drive to another electric 5 bar gate and inner access tunnel with two double electric gates to the courtyard Lower Drive: Access to lower gardens, electrical store and solar panels Upper Drive: Access to large storage shed and refuge removal area Land and Rewilding
* Total property extends to 85 hectares with 75% exclusive use -64 Ha
* All but 16 hectares have been rewilded, creating a biodiverse landscape home to buck, porcupine, caracal, mongoose, tortoise, Cape hares, duiker, bat-eared foxes, and numerous birds of prey, including black eagle and secretary birds. The 16 hectares are used for arable crops
* 5 Km of maintained trails for walking, recreation, and animal exercise
* 22 managed beehives provide a continuous honey supply, Utilities and Security
* Power supplied by Eskom, capped via inverters, option to move fully off-grid
* Water supplied by Overberg Water, stored in three 5,000 L tanks, solar pumped to a 35-liter header tank for house and garden supply via an inverter-controlled advanced DAB pump
* Sewerage managed by a large septic tank
* Security, two full Paradox alarm systems. Individual sensors on all windows and access points. Multiple external beams, all monitored by AWS security with prompt response.
* Property has been fully secure and without incident for 13 years.
Ownership Structure - Clear, Defined, and Tax Efficient
Clapper Lark Farm is held within a non-trading (Pty) company that owns two consolidated land portions. The purchaser acquires 75% shareholding in this company, which is directly linked to a clearly defined 75% Exclusive Use Agreement (EUA) over the land.
In practical terms, this provides exclusive use and enjoyment of approximately 64 hectares, including the residence, gardens, and the majority of the farmland. The remaining 25% portion is separately allocated and is not visible from the main residence, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted views.
The structure is governed by a formal Shareholder's Agreement that clearly defines land use rights, cost-sharing (where applicable), maintenance responsibilities, and management oversight.
The company exists solely as a property holding entity, ensuring orderly governance and long-term stability.
Importantly, as this is a shareholding purchase, no transfer duty is payable, offering a meaningful cost advantage compared to conventional property transfers.
Full governance documentation is available to qualified purchasers.