This, 392 hectares, well-developed farm offers a unique combination of agriculture, tourism, and investment potential, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to capitalize on the natural beauty, high tourist traffic, and established infrastructure.
Location & Development Potential:
Situated in the picturesque Clarens Golden Gate Valley in the Free State Province. The R712 roadway, which runs through the property from Clarens to Golden Gate, offers an excellent opportunity for development, benefiting from the high influx of tourists visiting the area.
Agricultural Use & Infrastructure:
The arable land is currently cultivated for grass production, providing summer and winter feed. Historically, the northern and southern mountain slopes have served as prime natural grazing land for livestock, with access to the Little Caledon River and walled dams for water supply.
Natural Features & Tourism Potential:
The Little Caledon River flows for about two kilometers along the northern Rooi Berge foothills with scenic weeping willows, ideal for a caravan and tent park, while a grass field in front of the main house is perfect for a golf driving range, and the Rooi Berge & Swart Berg ridges extend to the north and south, respectively.
Water Infrastructure:
The southern section has two ground-walled dams, a fountain, and a 30,000L concrete reservoir, while the northern section has five dams and a 30,000L steel-lined reservoir with an electric pump.
Additional Income Generation:
Telecommunications towers generates a monthly rental income of R10,726.94.
Main dwelling:
An atrium garden leads to a private lounge, bedroom, and en-suite, while a guest toilet and bar connect to an in-house garden. The main lounge opens to the pool and lapa, with the kitchen, office, and pantry giving access to four garages, covered parking, a rear lawn, laundry, staff flatlet, and four electric geysers. Upstairs are three bedrooms, four en-suites, and a shared balcony. The dwelling faces north, overlooking the Rooi Berge foothills, with the Little Caledon River 800 meters away. A submersible pump supplies a 10,000L tank for the front garden, with an option to fill a 30,000L reservoir for the rear garden and overflow to a dam.
Cottages:
Set in a peaceful location, these two cottages offer great potential for investors or a holiday retreat. Originally built for long-term rentals, the owner started renovations, adding a second bathroom to each unit with plans for holiday accommodations. Now for sale, the cottages are a blank canvas for the next owner to finish and customize.
Wedding Venues:
Weddings are in high demand in the area. The storage facilities can accommodate 1,000+ guests, making it perfect for large-scale events. Adding on-site accommodation would enhance its appeal and generate weekend revenue. A chapel would turn it into a complete wedding destination, offering accommodation, a reception venue, and ceremony space all in one location for guests' convenience and safety.
Storage facilities:
Store No. 1: 18m x 35m x 10m high. Features a 7m electric roll-up door, lights, and a three-phase electric panel. Interleading sliding door to Store No. 2.
Store No. 2: 18m x 35m x 6m high. Features a 6m sliding door, lights, and a three-phase electric panel. Interleading sliding door to Store No. 1.
Store No. 3 (Split-level):
Upper level: 16m x 25m x 8m high. Drive-thru storage with 18" brick walls for grain products.
Lower level: 16m x 25m x 8m high. Drive-thru storage with four steel bins, grain handling equipment, including a bucket elevator, electric distribution board, overhead and re-claim conveyors, and a 120-tonne bin capacity. Eskom 50KVA three-phase power.
Restaurant:
The restaurant, gift shop, and butchery are conveniently located just 30 meters from the R712 roadway, which connects Clarens to the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The complex is fully licensed with both a liquor and bottle store license, making it a one-stop destination for dining, shopping, and relaxation.
Chalets (5):
The accommodation offers a mix of comfort and luxury, featuring extra-length King beds with premium mattresses in three rooms, while the remaining two rooms offer two extra-length three-quarter beds, one of which is wheelchair accessible.
Electricity rundown:
Three Eskom transformers supply three-phase electrical power: a 25 KVA to the Sugar and Cinnamon business complex, a separate 25 KVA to the two cottages, and a 50 KVA to the main dwelling and three storage facilities.
