Situated in the Champagne valley, 20 km from Winterton and 2.5 km from the Champagne Sports Resort. Overlooking the valley with the Drakensberg Sun Hotel and Dragon’s Peak in the distance. The house is perfectly positioned to explore the numerous hiking and mountain bike routes of the Central Drakensberg, as well as its various golf courses and horse riding opportunities. Inhale and immerse yourself in the quiet tranquility of the Central Berg. The Central Drakensberg has many activities on offer.
What our abode has to offer is a view unsurpassed, the Drakenzicht Mountain Cottage is situated on 50 acres of breathtaking Drakensberg beauty. The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains is a World Heritage Site and our farm house has been nestling peacefully at the foot of the Central Berg for more than five decades.
Drakenzicht cottage has 4 bedrooms with air-conditioning. The first, second and third bedrooms each contain 2 single beds that can be converted to a king-size bed on request. The fourth bedroom contains 3 single beds. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and twin washbasins. The second bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The third bathroom contains a shower. The forth bedroom is adjacent to a bathroom with bath and shower. On the loft is additional sleeping space with loose mattrasses and another bathroom with a shower and separate toilet.
The kitchen, dining and living area are spacious, with high ceilings and large glass windows to enjoy the beautiful views. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary self-catering amenities, like a stove and oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and an automatic washing machine. The spacious lounge and dining area has a flat-screen TV, a fireplace and underfloor heating, and a large dining table. An inverter/battery system ensures power during load shedding.
Drakenzicht’s star feature is the lovely covered verandah which serves as an entertainment area with a braai, a table seating six and a generous view of the mountainous horizon. The open braai facility on the outskirts of the elevated property shares this sweeping panorama.
Take a closer look at the various natural landscapes and outdoor scenery from benches scattered in the sunny garden. Or take a picnic blanket and watch the children play on the trampoline and the swing. Huge trees provide a lovely canopy for lazy afternoons, and the garden supply a variety of flower and bird life during the year.