Clarens was established in 1912 and is known as the Jewel of the Eastern Freestate. This Sandstone home was built in the 1900’s and has been declared a heritage home and is thought to be amongst the oldest in Clarens.

It was originally used quarterly by farmers who gathered for “Nagmaal” (Holy Communion). Rather than bring their own wagons they would stay over in the single room known as a “Tuishuis”. It is thought that this Tuishuis was actually the stables of the larger farm before being sub-divided and developed into first double storey building in Clarens, getting the name “The Flets” from the locals. Due to it being declared a heritage site, restrictions govern changes to the foundations, design and look of the home. The inside has been updated to provide guests with modern amenities, including 2 bedrooms and 2,5 bathrooms. The home remains quaint and cosy but with added charm of a bygone era giving it a cottage look and appeal. Gentle Presence is about 180 m² in size and has stunning views of the garden and the Rooiberge including Mt Horeb and the Maluti Mountains and was called “Kyk Die Berge”.

We are the 3rd owners of this beautiful property and simply fell in love the moment we walked through the front door.  We have had some delightful experiences already, including finding the original building plans, which were hand sketches in inches and feet. We moved in during 2015 and now, as we welcome in a new era and experiences, we have decided to rename Kyk Die Berge to Gentle Presence.