Property description

This property is offered on a Dual Mandate.

On the north-western portion of the farm (±13ha), bordering the Hoogekraal River, an established cluster of accommodation-ready cottages and glamping units creates a true riverside retreat. 

The main riverhouse of approximately 119m² offers two generous en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, and a full-length verandah with uninterrupted river views. It is semi-furnished, with gas geysers and cookers, a shared 5kW solar inverter system, a 5,000-litre water tank and a double carport. 

The second riverhouse mirrors the same easy, relaxed lifestyle with two bedrooms, one bathroom, an open-plan living space and a verandah overlooking the river, also with gas utilities, shared 5kW inverter/solar backup, a 5,000-litre tank and a single carport. 

Along the riverbank, two luxury four-sleeper glamping tents and a cosy two-sleeper wooden cottage – each with its own en-suite bathroom, kitchen and covered verandah – extend the accommodation mix. All units are supplied via the off-grid solar/inverter system from the main house, supported by additional 5,000-litre tanks. Together, this section functions as a turn-key lifestyle and hospitality enclave with immediate short-stay rental potential in a high-demand leisure area.

The larger south-western portion (±51ha) adds scale, diversity and further income streams, with flat and undulating land, forested pockets, a near-complete dam in a natural ravine and more river-facing infrastructure. Two additional one-bedroom, one-bathroom river cottages each offer open-plan kitchen and living areas with sliding doors onto verandahs overlooking the water, powered by solar/inverter systems and gas geysers and cookers, with dedicated water storage. 

A major income feature is the established bank of 40 rental storage units arranged in two neat rows of 20. These units are secure, well-maintained, monitored by CCTV and fully occupied, with a waiting list and scope to expand significantly. Near the Karatara Road entrance, a solid roadside building of approximately 120m² offers an excellent opportunity for a future owner to create a destination country stop – whether as a food outlet, fresh-produce shop, nursery, craft space or boutique farm stall. It requires upgrading, but its position alongside passing traffic is outstanding and its potential is clear.

Across the road, a further ±51ha is currently leased to an exceptional tenant operating a professional horse-breeding programme with export capability. The lease runs until 31 May 2029, with the tenant having already expressed interest in extending, leaving the future choice to the new owner. Although this section is sold as “vacant land”, it benefits from two existing structures: a well-maintained two-bedroom, two-bathroom home (220m2) with a large open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, beautiful valley and river views, solar/inverter power and a carport, as well as an older labourer’s cottage near the Karatara access road that could be renovated. Water security is supported by two boreholes and a water spike delivering several hours of flow per day. Natural features include forest trails, grazing fields and a ravine-based dam, roughly 90% complete and perfectly placed for future restoration or enlargement, with natural water channels feeding through the land and excellent terrain for outdoor adventure activities.

Taken together, the three sections of this property create a rare combination of private riverside sanctuary, multi-dwelling family compound, boutique eco-retreat or wellness destination, holiday accommodation hub, scalable storage-income asset and equestrian-friendly landscape – all within a fully off-grid framework. With forests, hills, open grassland, and stretches of riverfrontage, it is one of the most visually striking and versatile lifestyle holdings between Knysna and Sedgefield. In a Garden Route market increasingly favoured by families, professionals and retirees relocating for safety, scenery and quality of life, large lifestyle farms with this level of diversity and water access are exceptionally scarce. 

This is far more than a farm – it is a private estate in the making, a place where families can gather, guests can unwind, and nature becomes part of everyday living. Some units are fully furnished.

Acommodation Summary:

1. Main Hilltop House (±119m²) – 2 en-suite bedrooms, open-plan living/dining/kitchen, full-length verandah with river views, semi-furnished, gas geysers & cookers, shared 5kW solar/inverter, 5,000L water tank, double carport.
2. Second Hiltop House – 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan living area, verandah with river views, gas utilities, shared 5kW solar/inverter, 5,000L water tank, single carport.
3. Glamping Tent 1 – 4-sleeper, en-suite bathroom, kitchen, covered verandah, furnished.
4. Glamping Tent 2 – 4-sleeper, en-suite bathroom, kitchen, covered verandah, furnished.
5. Wooden River Cottage – 2-sleeper, en-suite bathroom, kitchen, covered verandah, furnished.
6. River Cottage A – 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, open-plan kitchen & living, sliding doors to river-view verandah, solar/inverter power, gas geyser & cooker.
7. River Cottage B – 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, open-plan kitchen & living, sliding doors to river-view verandah, solar/inverter power, gas geyser & cooker.
8. Main Homestead (leased section) – 2 en-suite bedrooms, large open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge, valley & river views, solar/inverter power, carport.
9. Labourer’s Cottage – older structure, basic accommodation, requires renovation, near gravel access road.

Quick Facts – Fully off-grid power via multiple 5kW solar/inverter systems supplying all main houses, cottages and glamping tents; leased-section homestead powered by its own solar/inverter system; no Eskom connection. Water supply includes several 5,000L tanks servicing the main houses and accommodation units, additional 5,000L tanks for glamping and cottages, 1,000L tanks at river cottages, plus 2 boreholes and a water spike on the leased section; unused dam (±90% complete) positioned in a natural ravine; river water is brackish and not suitable for consumption or irrigation.

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