Penford Farm — 24.35ha off-grid lifestyle & equestrian estate on Route 62, Barrydale.

Set against the dramatic mountains of the Klein Karoo and just a short drive from the village of Barrydale on the iconic Route 62, Penford Farm is a rare 24.35-hectare off-grid lifestyle and equestrian estate that brings together sustainable country living, real agricultural productivity and genuine privacy. This is the kind of self-sufficient Karoo farm that buyers search for and seldom find: open skies, productive land, water infrastructure and modern connectivity, all wrapped in this quiet, big-landscape beauty the region is known for.

At the heart of the property stands a characterful three-bedroom farmhouse (approximately 150 m²) that enjoys uninterrupted views across the surrounding grazing lands. The home offers two bathrooms, one of them en-suite, a welcoming lounge warmed by a fireplace, and a generous farmhouse kitchen all finished with the warm reed ceilings and country detailing that give the house its soul. It lives as the natural centre of the farm: comfortable, established and full of character.

Beyond the main house, Penford Farm is built for flexible living. A private one-bedroom cottage with its own garden and sunny stoep is ideal for guests, extended family or additional rental income. In addition, two fully equipped and furnished self-contained cabins provide excellent staff accommodation, each with a bedroom, kitchen and living area, power, hot and cold running water and fibre internet, sharing a fully functional bathroom.

Together, the dwellings give the farm rare versatility, whether you're accommodating family, hosting paying guests or housing staff.

What truly sets Penford Farm apart is that it operates entirely off-grid for both power and water.

A 16kW solar system, an independent water supply and IP Wireless internet connectivity deliver reliable, modern living in a rural setting — making the farm ideal for remote work, semigration, or simply living free of Eskom and municipal dependence. The benefit shows in the running costs: with no council electricity or water bills and an agricultural rates, exceptionally low monthly overheads for a property of this calibre. Practical infrastructure includes a two-room workshop, a tack room, a 20m x 20m shade house and dedicated storage, supporting everything from hobby farming to a serious smallholding operation.

The land is genuinely productive. Approximately 13 to 14 hectares of flat, arable ground, all former lucerne lands, are divided into ten manageable camps, with roughly one hectare currently under lucerne and one under oats, the balance carrying kweekgras and richly nutritious natural Karoo grazing. A further five hectares of established olive trees offer real restoration and income potential, while the flat terrain and well-laid-out camps make the farm equally suited to horses, livestock and fodder production.

Water infrastructure with Two boreholes are operational with strong yields (3,300 and 4,000 litres per hour respectively), with a third already connected to power and ready for a pump; in total there are seven boreholes on the property. The farm also holds registered river water rights, entitling the owner to two irrigation turns ("leading days") in every 30-day cycle when the river is running, fed through a new concrete sluice system and established furrow.

Penford Farm is held over two separate titles, Portion 62 (21.79 hectares) and Portion 0 (2.56 hectares) — and the two portions may be sold separately. The smaller parcel includes two older barns, residential structure, and a windmill, offering excellent restoration or development potential for the right buyer. Ideally situated on the famous Route 62, it features expansive mountain and two dam views, and the opportunity to develop Airbnb units on the hillside to attract passing tourists.

Whether you are semigrating to the slower rhythm of the Karoo, looking for an income-generating lifestyle Farm, or seeking room to keep horses under wide open skies, Penford Farm delivers space, water, sustainability and character in equal measure, all within easy reach of Barrydale's shops, restaurants and the wine and tourism route of the R62.

Penford Farm offers a rare blend of space, water security and sustainable off-grid living in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Contact Ruth Goodman today to arrange your private viewing.