EXECUTIVE KAROO LANDMARK PROPERTY | 2 TITLE DEEDS AGAINST THE ICONIC SALPETREKOP

SUTHERLAND
Against the iconic volcanic mountain Salpeterkop, one of the Karoo’s most remarkable natural landmarks, lies this extraordinary 2,644-hectare property — a rare opportunity not only to purchase a farm, but to become part of a landscape rich in history, silence, and unspoiled beauty.
This unique offering consists of two title deeds, namely Matjiesfontein (1,923.47 ha) and Salpetre Annex (720.79 ha), which are sold as a single unit. The properties lie directly alongside the impressive Salpeterkop, an extinct volcano formed approximately 66 million years ago and rising 1,766 metres above sea level. As the oldest volcano in the Southern Hemisphere, this property offers the exceptional privilege of owning land at the foot of an iconic volcanic landmark — something seldom available.
The farm forms part of a beautiful Karoo valley where rugged mountain slopes, cliffs, plateaus, and open plains merge into one breathtaking landscape. Seasonal river systems meander through the property, creating a remarkable sense of space and tranquillity. Here, silence becomes tangible, and the dramatic Karoo light creates a daily natural spectacle.
The two title deeds are sold together, as there is only one internal camp fence not aligned with the formal boundary, allowing the property to function practically as a single operational unit.
Ideally situated approximately 23 km from Sutherland, the property is accessed via 10 km of tar road, 13 km of good gravel road, and approximately 4 km of farm tracks — offering accessibility while maintaining a rare sense of privacy and seclusion.
This is far more than an ordinary sheep farm. It offers exceptional potential for a buyer with vision — someone passionate about nature, conservation, and unlocking something truly extraordinary.

Water Resources
The farm offers reliable water infrastructure suitable for livestock and further development:
• 4 windmills currently supply water to livestock in the veld
• 1 windmill is not operational, although the borehole still contains water
• 1 borehole in the rear section of the Salpeterkop Annex has dried up, with a working windmill still in place
Around the homestead:
• 5 boreholes with potential for irrigation of approximately 3 hectares
• 1 smaller borehole
• 1 borehole equipped with a working windmill and cement dam supplying the house
Total: 10 boreholes across both title deeds

Infrastructure
• Neat stone-built sheep handling facilities, including kraals, a loading ramp, and shearing facilities
• Ample storage with a 130 m² store and a 114 m² truck shed
A traditional old Karoo house, rich in character and history, offers excellent restoration potential — ideal for a guest farm or unique tourism destination (requires significant attention).

Development Potential
The unique setting against Salpeterkop distinguishes this property. For a developer or investor with vision, it offers exceptional opportunities for:
• Eco-retreat or wellness destination
• Glamping or boutique tourism development
• Dark-sky stargazing tourism
• Conservation project
• Private family retreat
Situated in a region globally renowned for its crystal-clear night skies and dramatic natural beauty, opportunities of this calibre are exceptionally rare.

Natural Environment
Wildlife such as springbok, vaalribbok, and steenbok roam freely across the landscape. Indigenous Karoo vegetation, summer rainfall, and even occasional winter snowfall contribute to the unique character of the farm.
With an average annual rainfall of approximately 250 mm, the environment remains raw, peaceful, and largely untouched — a true sanctuary for those seeking space, nature, and privacy.

Vegetation
The farm supports a diverse range of indigenous Karoo vegetation, well suited for grazing:
Shrubs and bushes:
• Anker Karoo bush (sheep bush)
• Bitter bush (Bitterbeesbos)
• Vygie shrubs
• Perdebos
• Kapokbos
• Agtdaegeneesbos
• Blouperdekaroo (blue-flowering shrub)
• Ganna bushes (in low-lying areas):
o Koolganna
o Roolootganna
o Vaalkleur bush (commonly grazed by cattle)
• Kriedoring
• Harpuis (Volstruisharpuis – yellow flowering, slightly taller variety)
• Katdoring
• Rhenosterbos (mainly around the homestead and in low-lying areas)
Grasses:
• Rooisaad grass (typically growing within other shrubs)
• Vingerhoed grass
• Kweek grass
• Perennial steekgras

A Rare Opportunity
Properties of this nature seldom come to market — especially where two title deeds lie directly alongside the iconic Salpeterkop.
Matjiesfontein by Salpeterkop is more than land — it is a landmark, a legacy, and an extraordinary piece of Karoo history.