Luxury farmhouses with pool for sale Franschhoek, South Africa

This 5.89 hectares of Boland countryside is strategically positioned with connectivity to major routes like the R44, R45, and the N1, and within a mere 60km from Cape Town. Located just 8km from Paarl and Wellington, it harmoniously blends rural living with convenience, being in close proximity to essential amenities such as schools, shops, and hospitals. This agricultural property offers not just a spacious family home but a wealth of revenue-generating opportunities. It presents a luxurious residential space alongside versatile income streams, including the potential for a guesthouse, hospitality ventures, wedding venues, and Airbnb's. With three boreholes ensuring abundant domestic and irrigation water supply, complemented by a water purification plant and an irrigation system, reliability is paramount. Storage capacity in 8 x 10,000-liter tanks ensure a seamless backup, while three-phase electricity supply adds to the property's efficiency. An olive orchard of 2,000 trees, tended under double drip line irrigation, offers a variety perfect for producing quality oil and table olives. The property's infrastructure is equally impressive, featuring a grand 3-story homestead spanning 1287 m². This residence accommodates extended families and guests with ease, offering seven en-suite bedrooms (including four bachelor flats) and three ground floor single-bedroom flats. A top-floor open-plan studio, complete with a bathroom and kitchen, adds to the homestead's versatility. Entertainment spaces abound, including two living rooms, two kitchens, a bar, an indoor BBQ area, and a wooden deck with a pool overlooking neighbouring olive estates. The homestead is a masterpiece of design, finishes crafted from over 10 meticulously chosen local and imported wood varieties, creating an ambiance of warmth and hospitality. Additionally, accommodation for two permanent staff members. Movables such as a tractor and implements, are included - further accentuating the farm's turnkey appeal. This property epitomizes an idyllic blend of luxurious living, revenue potential and natural beauty, making it a rare gem poised for a discerning investor or lifestyle enthusiast seeking the best of countryside living with modern comforts.

The farm of approximately 28 ha is ideal for a discerning purchaser who has the desire for space and privacy in a secure environment in one of the most sought-after areas of the Cape Winelands. The Blaauwklippen Valley is well known for its peaceful and romantic landscape with a majestic mountain scenery. The majority of the vineyard of about 10 ha is cultivated with 35 years old vines of Chenin Blanc. A park-like garden along the upper reaches of a mountain stream leading to the Blaauwklip River and oak trees up to 300 years of age makes this property to a rare find in the Stellenbosch area. The interior of the three bedroom main house with lounges and a spacious covered terrace is furnished in a classical style. Another benefit of the property are six income generating cottages which are built at a sufficient distance from each other and the possibility to use parts of the property as a wedding venue. Despite the remoteness of the natural surroundings the places of amenities, exquisite restaurants and elegant shops are only a few minutes away. Stellenbosch can be reached within 15 min, Cape Town International Airport in 45 min and the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town within one hour.