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One more time for those at the back.

Weskus beskus.

Properties along the West Coast have become hot property in recent years with the COVID-19 pandemic only speeding up the semigration trend.

Many of those moving are downscaling a little as they head for the coast. But you’re different and you want the good stuff.

I respect that.

Seth’s been snooping around again on Property24 and he’s found this farm on the market for a cool R39,5 million.

The listing says that Kalie’s Cottage in Schrywershoek is “a mere stone’s throw from Churchhaven”, or 1,19 kilometres to be precise:

…with spells working from home now the new norm, there’s a growing demand for holidays – and indeed holiday homes – to be an extension of our workweek lives. To offer an escape from the monotony of routine yet harness a discipline that allows us to juggle both work and play. Kalie’s Cottage presents an extraordinarily idyllic spot to do just that…

Nestled into the rich fynbos, a short meander from the startling turquoise lagoon, it is one of just six dwellings that offer a unique existence in an area that is deemed one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Fair play to the estate agent who wrote the listing’s copy.

They’ve really painted a picture:

Rise early and head to your private patio, coffee in hand, to get ahead on workday demands. After a late breakfast wander to the lagoon to wade in the warm blue, or maybe go paddle boarding.

As the sun rises overhead, settle in the shade and complete the day’s tasks before clocking off. Prepare a quick salad, pour a crisp Chenin and take some time to simply be, watching the sunlight dance and sparkle on the lagoon.

Apparently, afternoons “tempt siestas” but if you can avoid dosing off there are lovely walks in the area.

Seriously, though, this write-up does not hold back:

As evening falls fire up the flames of the braai and feast around the long table. It’s time for lively conversation and laughter, as nature’s colours deepen to golds and purples and the night sky ignites with stars.

As bedtime beckons, you’ll find you fall into the deepest of sleeps… lulled by your surroundings, the stillness, the serenity. Qualities that are here to stay in this incredibly special spot, whichever way the world turns.

The world turns prograde, or west to east, which appears counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole, but poetic licence is hereby granted.

What else can be said about this farm? Specs-wise, you’re buying a one-sixth share in the farm (30,95 hectares), the house itself is 140m² and has three en-suite bedrooms and three bathrooms, a double carport, and is off-grid.

I’ll assume there’s a solar power setup.

Hang on, does off the grid mean no WiFi? We could have an issue.

It’s Friday, so please allow me to continue to pretend a property valued at around R40 million is somehow within my reach.

[source:property24]