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Estcourt

Estcourt

Found on the Midlands Meander in Kwazulu Natal, Estcourt originally developed as a village around a fort that was built on a hill overlooking the Bushman’s River during the pioneer days. First occupied in 1847, the fort is reputedly haunted by ghosts and is as secure as a castle, with drinking water vats in the basement, a drawbridge and moat, as well as two secret tunnels. Named after Thomas Estcourt, the town is now a thriving centre of industry in South Africa, with a number of residential homes and farm land for sale.

For the nature enthusiasts interested in buying property for sale in Estcourt, the area is a short drive from the Weenen Game Reserve and the Thukela Biosphere, which is a joint conservation and community initiative preserving 100 000 hectares of bushveld. Adventure sports are popular in Estcourt, which has a variety of hiking and 4x4 trails, horse riding and bird watching, as well as fis