STOCK FARM Approximately 1100ha ±15km from Aberdeen. Three camps with water. Well looked after Karoo with thorntree veld. Lots of Kudu. Big earth dam with ±5 ha irrigation. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms Farmhouse. One staff cottage.
Situated in the delightful Camdeboo Plains of the Eastern Karoo on the N9 between Graaff Reinet and the Garden Route, Aberdeen offers history for the mind and peace for the soul. The district is renowned for its wool and mohair, being the largest mohair producing area in South Africa. The town has an extremely healthy climate, a restful and rural atmosphere, unpolluted air and unequalled starry night skies. Aberdeen was founded in 1856. Named after the birthplace of Rev. Andrew Murray in Scotland, it was originally a farm called "Brakfontein". The deeds to the land were signed by Lord Charles Somerset in 1817. Aberdeen is a declared architectural conservation town and a veritable repository of styles including Victorian, Georgian, Karoo, German, Gothic Revival, Russian, Art Nouveau and Flemish Revival. Excellent examples of the ostrich baron dwellings can be seen. Strolling through this historic town one is able to discover its rich heritage. Today Aberdeen is a town attracting many newcomers, some of them refugees from the big cities! With the healthy climate and the slow pace of life, the town presents a relaxing panacea for the stresses and strains of modern life. Although Aberdeen has its own schools, hospital and churches, Graaff-Reinet the 4th oldest town in South Africa only 50km away, you can also have the schools, sport facilities, shops, hospital and doctors and many more to offer. Contact: Deon Taljaard 082 578 2273
Aberdeen Primary School Aberdeen Senior Secondary School Union Preparatory & High School Graaff-Reinet Volkskool Primary & High School Graaff-Reinet
Vicinity
The closest big town is Graaff-Reinet (50km). Surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, the heart of the "Great Karoo" - Place of Thirst - is a boundless and mysterious area where broad plains roll away to distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky. Fossils of some of the earliest forms of one-celled life have been discovered here, indicating that life has existed in this region for three billion years. The richness of pre-dinosaur fossils in this region is world-renowned. Graaff-Reinet, the fourth oldest town in South Africa, is recognized as the home of magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture and over 220 heritage sites (more than any other town in South Africa!). Shops such as Shoprite, Spar, Clicks, Fochini, Truworths, Spur, Steers, Wimpy, KFC and various other restaurants, over 200 registered B&B's. Places of interest in the area include Addo National Park, Camdeboo National Park, Fonteinbos Nature Reserve and various Game Reserves, all of them malaria free.
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