Embrace private smallholding living on one hectare near town yet secluded — expansive garden, heated pool, lapa and two dwellings; truly self-sufficient with full solar and borehole.
If you’ve been looking for a property that gives you space, privacy and genuine self-sufficiency, this is it.
Set on a large one hectare ground, this property boasts two substantial dwellings, excellent entertaining spaces, and outstanding self-sufficiency. It has had only one owner and is new to market.
Main Residence - 611m2
The main home offers five bedrooms, with four bathrooms (three en-suite) plus a guest toilet There is a study, dining room, and a lounge that opens into an entertainment area with a bar. The kitchen is large and modern with granite tops, generous counter space, a gas stove, and a very large walk-in pantry. Kitchen cupboards and counters, as well as cupboards throughout the home still carry a 10-year guarantee. Flooring is mostly tiled with carpets in some areas. A loft provides extra space that can serve as a second study.
Second Dwelling - 257 m2
The second home offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, two lounges, a dining room, a kitchen with a large walk-in pantry, a laundry and a patio. It has its own garden, its own solar system with batteries, and it shares the pool.
Domestic Accommodation
Separate staff accommodation includes one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchenette and a lounge and is air conditioned.
Outdoor Living, Garden & Extras
The pool is heated and has a separate solar system. The garden is expansive with many established trees, plentiful fruit trees, a greenhouse, and beautiful garden views. The property includes a lapa with a built in braai area, outdoor toilet with shower, an outdoor cricket pitch plus a workshop and a storeroom.
Security & Smart Home
Security includes an alarm system and 16 cameras, linked to a phone for easy monitoring. The home is smart-enabled with app control for lighting, and all lighting is LED.
Build Quality & Insulation
Both homes feature Pratliperl plasterwork, a fire-retardant and thermal insulator offering exceptional fire resistance and thermal insulation. Ceilings are polystyrene which aids in thermal insulation and helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling, as well as assisting in moisture resistance. Roof insulation includes Marley tiles which are effective for thermal efficiency and contribute to better in insulation. The roof beams are also treated, helping to create a radiant barrier and improving overall insulation.
Water System
A very strong borehole delivers drinkable water for both the houses and garden at 18,000 litres/hour. Water storage includes a 15,000-litre JoJo tank. The borehole runs off solar, as does the pool pump, for maximum efficiency.
Solar Power & Backup
The main system includes a 12 kW single-phase inverter, 40 solar panels, and 16 batteries providing 44.9 kVA storage (10 x 3.5 kVA plus 6 x 2.5 kVA). A diesel backup generator provides additional resilience. Solar geysers include three 200-litre units for the main house and one 200-litre unit for the second dwelling. There are five air conditioners in total: four in the main house bedrooms and one in the staff quarters.
Parking
Eight garages in total (four for the main house and four for the second dwelling), plus four additional carports at the second dwelling.
This is a rare complete package property, close enough to town for convenience, yet far enough out for quiet, space and that smallholding lifestyle offers.
Private viewings are by appointment. If you want a family property that can genuinely run independently and comfortably, this one deserves a serious look.
* Monthly costs are estimates and should be confirmed with the agent.
Listed for sale at R6,950,000
MyProperty Benchmark Indicator: Data-driven comparison vs similar active properties
Based on 393 listings in Pretoria (town)
Insight
Priced above the median for similar properties in the area. On a price-per-m² basis, it is 14% below the median. Floor size is 66% larger than typical for similar homes.
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Market depth
393 similar listings
High similar-home inventory town-wide (Pretoria)
Median time on market: 125 days
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Grootfontein Country Estates offers a tranquil, secure, and spacious semi-rural lifestyle that is perfect for families seeking a peaceful retreat while remaining within convenient reach of Pretoria East's modern urban conveniences.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.