NATURE’S LANDING ESTATE

KENTON ON SEA / BUSHMAN’S RIVER EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Situated two kilometres from the village of Bushman’s River Mouth, this 102-hectare estate has 30 properties, each averaging one hectare. All properties have panoramic north-east views overlooking the broadest section of the Bushman’s River. Nature’s Landing is located on the Sunshine Coast, 22 km from Port Alfred, 58 km from Grahamstown and 120 km from Port Elizabeth. The town of Kenton on Sea is a five-minute drive from the Estate.

Activities from the estate include boating, fishing and water skiing. For aviators, the estate has direct access to and use of a well maintained adjoining 900m grass airstrip. Hangars may be erected on individual properties for the safe storage of owners’ aircraft. The Estate has a communal jetty cluster and entertainment Lapa for use by residents. A small canoe and paddle ski storage area is located near these facilities. Apart from being able to navigate downstream to the river mouth to enjoy a day on the Indian Ocean beach, one can navigate 38 km upstream through farms and several private game reserves. Birding and wildlife viewing from the comfort of your boat is a daily possibility.

All homes are designed to blend into the thick indigenous, riverine bush. Fencing of properties is limited to the immediate perimeter of the structure to allow maximum freedom of movement for the game on the estate. The estate perimeter is protected by an electrified security fence on three sides and bounded by the river on the fourth. Access is via a single, controlled main gate. Pets are permitted.

There is an abundance of wildlife and birds on Nature’s Landing. Animals include nyala, impala, bushbuck, red hartebeest, grey duiker, grysbok, porcupine, bush pig, Cape clawless otter and mongoose.

Trail cameras have also photographed honey badger and caracal (lynx). Notable birds include black collared barbet, Denham bustard, fish eagle, goliath heron, Knysna turaco (Knysna lourie) and a variety of kingfishers just to name a few.

Nature’s Landing has its own water source from a spring on the adjoining farm. This is pumped to holding tanks and gravity fed to the estate. All properties also have rainwater tanks.

The property presently for sale has direct access to the airstrip. The double story home offers three bedrooms en suite, a large lounge / dining / kitchen open plan area with a separate scullery. A separate one-bedroom cottage completes the accommodation. Entrance is via an enclosed courtyard and the river facing side of the home has a large wooden deck with spectacular views. Asking price ZAR 3,9 million