Mayfield Lakeside: A Storybook Sanctuary nestled between two Private Game Reserves and the Ocean. It doesn't get better than this!
Welcome to Mayfield Lakeside, the very embodiment of a storybook setting brought to life. Nestled on 16 hectares of pristine countryside in Port Elizabeth’s serene Eastern Cape, this breathtaking homestead—fondly known as “The Top of the Hill”—offers an unmatched sense of peace, history, and natural splendour.
Originally built in 1912 as a stockman’s cottage on Buffelsfontein Farm, and lovingly expanded in 1946 with reclaimed English timber, the home is a rich tapestry of heritage and heart. The current owners, who have cherished this property since 1980, completed a sensitive renovation, adding a mezzanine level and a new roof while preserving the original charm. The result is a home of high ceilings, warm acoustics, and large timber decks that open out to sweeping views of mountain, forest, lake, and sea—where even whales can sometimes be spotted, and the distant roar of the ocean heard.
Inside, the home offers:
- 3 spacious bedrooms
- 2 well-appointed bathrooms
- A charming country-style kitchen
- An open plan living and dining area centred around a crackling fireplace
Just beyond the lounge, the garden melts into a private patch of forest, seamlessly blending into the surrounding Coastal Dune Forest. The property is also home to indigenous wildlife and a carefully nurtured collection of native trees, making every walk outdoors feel like a nature retreat.
Every corner of this property tells a tale—like the local legend of a neighbour who once courted the previous owner's daughter by horseback, timing visits with the burning of a candle.
Additional Features:
- 70,000 litres of water storage via JoJo tanks
- Three underground water tanks (15,000 litres each – not currently in use)
- Identified borehole site
- Two septic tanks with soakaway systems
- Excellent security in the area, including FARMCOM camera surveillance and low-traffic roads in a close-knit community
This is more than a home; it's a lifestyle. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee on the deck, watching the wildlife roam, or taking in the twinkling lights of distant coastal towns, every moment here is steeped in tranquillity.
Viewings are by appointment only for pre-qualified or cash buyers. Not yet pre-qualified? We’d be delighted to assist with the process.
Mayfield Lakeside—where the past meets the present, and your next chapter awaits.
