luxury farmhouses for sale South Africa (page 2)

This splendid Cape Dutch Homestead dates back to 1714. The historical farmyard has been lovingly restored by its current owners and offers magnificent accommodation in addition to the spacious manor house. The estate is a tranquil oasis, just minutes away from Paarl, and a short drive from Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The cosmopolitan mother city of Cape Town is a 45 minutes drive. Bird and animal life abound amongst the lush fruit orchards and gardens. This is a working fruit farm, where ripe guavas are handpicked between May and September. The 11 hectares (27.5 acres) easy workable farm has 5 hectares fruit trees and 5.8 hectares grazing meadows. All farming activities can be contracted out to the neighbouring farmer. Water sources: Registered water rights, as well as a storage dam and municipal water. The Estate is in perfect condition and the luxury guest accommodation are rated as some of the best in the Paarl. Totaling 20 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms, 2 swimming pools, a restaurant, bar, braai area and 2 offices, stores, 4 double garages and a workshop. Manager's house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The manor house has been carefully restored. From the entrance hall, office and wonderful master bedroom suite and it also offers spacious living rooms, dining room and kitchen with butler's pantry. There is a second en-suite bedroom and an additional guest apartment. Apartments: Housed in a separate wing are two self-contained, four star luxury guest apartments which each sleeps 4 people. Barnyard building: the old barn was restored after 100 years to provide 4 guest suites each with patio and linked to a private terrace with a pool, braai and large kitchen facilities. Fully air-conditioned and with high speed internet access - furnished with antiques. One-bedroom garden cottages: Four open plan cottages, with kitchen and terrace. Outbuilding: 6 classic bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Security: Fully fenced with electric gates, video intercom, HD video surveillance and secure parking. This is an exceptional property that has been restored to beyond its former glory - a magnificent mix of historical character and modern conveniences. Secure and very sophisticated - this is one of the finest guest farms in the Paarl area. The property is sold as a going concern. A turnkey hospitality operation with all furniture and bookings. R50 000 000 (Excluding VAT)

Blue Mountain Bird Farm is not only a beautiful gem to behold but also a well-loved and cared for family farm. The owners moved to the 3.6 ha property in Klapmuts in 1988 and meticulously redeveloped this unique holding - today it stands tall in all its glory. As an investment opportunity, the Business zoning holds unlocked potential. The area is earmarked as a redevelopment and rejuvenation corridor, which contributes to the property’s lifestyle and rural-commercial potential. The property will appeal to an extended family or investment group seeking a combination of safe rural living, with an income stream earned from the commercial apportionment of the farm. Based on its strategic location along a major artery, possible commercial alternatives include a farm stall, restaurant, boutique distillery, functions venue, boutique hotel or B&B, children’s play park and petting zoo. From a logistical perspective the property is well-accessible off the N1 national road. As a lifestyle holding, the secure smallholding is ideal for a large family wanting to establish a private residential estate in a rural setting. The extensive improvements include 7x individual dwelling units, including the Main House and the Gate House, evenly positioned within the lush gardens. There are stores galore, a dam, a swimming pool, and open fields bordering onto the R44 route. Detail about the property and accommodation: Accommodation: 1.“ Cottage “ – 130 sqm consisting of 3 Bedrooms ; 1 ½ Bathrooms -large newly renovated walk in shower with separate toilet. Open plan Kitchen / Lounge with a built in Fire place 2.“ Cottage” – 100 sqm consisting of 2 Bedrooms ; large newly renovated Bathroom with large walk in shower. Open plan Lounge / Dining / Kitchen area 3. “ Workshop Cottage” – 40 sqm consisting of Open plan Bachelor unit – renovated – new Kitchen. Very large new Bathroom with walk in shower 4. “ Cottage” – 100 sqm consisting of 2 Bedrooms ; newly renovated Bathroom with large walk in shower. Open plan Lounge / Dining / Kitchen area 5. “ The Gate House” – 160 sqm consisting of 2 Bedrooms en suite. Bathrooms and house recently renovated / new fittings / new tiles and new aluminum windows. – Face brick House. Open plan newly fitted Kitchen with open plan Living area and Dining 6. “ MAIN HOUSE” – 250 SQM + 44 SQM Flat consisting of 3 Bedrooms ; 2 Bathrooms – (main en suite with a bath) – (family bathroom has a shower ) Open plan Kitchen and Dining area ( Scullery ) and stack doors out onto a undercover braai and pizza oven / undercover entertaining area Open plan Lounge with built in fire place ( glass door unit ) leading to a tv room Large family / Sun room with sliding windows onto the garden Separate laundry room Converted granny flat / / work from home office – 44sqm Other buildings - “THE BARN” – 310 SQM, Outbuilding – 200sqm, Storage 20 sqm and Storage room : - 80 sqm EXTRAS: • Large salt chlorinator Pool ( 11m x 4.5 m ) • Large landscaped garden • Properties perimeter is fully fenced with a Electric gate • Large perennial Dam • X1 Borehole @ 60 m Depth • 6 x 5000L Water tanks • 3 Phase Electricity