R 98 500 000 | Farm for Sale in Nottingham Road

Set on almost 1000ha of pristine, un-spoilt countryside, this magnificent Estate is perfectly situated to give its owners the exclusivity and privacy they require while experiencing a true paradise.

The Estate offers some of the best Trout fishing waters, incredibly scenic hiking, adventurous mountain biking, horse riding, bird watching and relaxing in some of the most beautiful surroundings we have ever seen! This property offers something so uniquely special, boasting stunning, panoramic views of the Drakensberg Mountains. The Estate extends over a tranquil country setting, incorporating the perfect blend of Agri-Tourism initiatives, offering not only a fully operational and functional Commercial Farm, boasting some of the best Angus Cattle in the Country, but also has a growing heard of milk goats, pigs and various other farming initiatives on the go. The lucrative Tourism component, nestled between fruit trees and overlooking the dams, blends itself perfectly into the breathtaking surroundings offering beautiful accommodation, the most perfect wedding venue and an experience that delights all your senses enhancing the feeling of relaxation and romance which is almost tangible, all within the KZN Midlands, South Africa.

The Estate is home to a premier Trout fly fishing venue and the location is ideal for both avid fly fisherman and non-anglers alike. There are five dams on the estate, together with roughly 8km of river along the clean, stunning little Mooi river - lending the perfect environment to develop into a lucrative Aquaculture venture also. Incorporating a successful working farm, this property is a great place to enjoy the countryside, watch the birds and wildlife, as well as to enjoy some great outdoors. This estate provides the adventurous family so much to keep busy with or just relaxation time, taking in the exquisite scenery – the choice is yours! There is also ample afforded at the local Nottingham Road village showcasing a unique experience to both new comers and regular visitors alike.

The Estate furnishes upmarket accommodation with five luxurious self-catering lodges which are set on the working cattle farm in the foothills of the majestic Drakensberg mountains, these lodges cater for a picturesque and peaceful holidaying experience away from the city making this the premier KZN midlands experience.

The property accommodation includes the following (there is ample room for expansion):

* A gorgeous eight bedroom main house (or lodge) – spacious enough for the extended family, with a swimming pool, and breath taking views of the mountains
* An additional 3x four bedroom houses to accommodate guests, or permanent residents
* 1 spacious two bedroom cottage
* 4x one bedroom cottages

The Farm is situated in a fertile area and its soils are conducive to top quality production of animal feed for all livestock requirements. Maize is grown for silage, and top quality silage is fed to the stock during the colder winter months. Beautiful irrigated lands for the cultivation of pastures that both Cattle and Horse studs relish and perform so well on.

The Estate sells with everything included as a going concern:

* Tourism and Accommodation venues that sleeps 64 people generating a respectable income
* A very successful Commercial Beef Cattle Stud
* A cattle feedlot
* A growing herd of 250 milk goats
* A growing number of pigs
* Movable Asset value of approximately R10M – which includes baling equipment, planting equipment, tractors and earthmoving equipment
* Livestock to the value of approximately R9.8M
* Stocked Trout dams – 1x 8 hectare dam, 1 x 7 hectare dam, 1 x 4 hectare dam, 2 x 2.5 hectare dams and a few smaller dams and springs
* +- 8km of river frontage with irrigation rights to both side of the river - this is one of only two places in South Africa where the Trout spawn naturally.
* Water tested and suitable for bottling purposes

Other infrastructure on the property includes:

* Piggery – suitable for 500 pigs
* Stables – suitable for breeding (this was once a Thoroughbred Racehorse Breeding facility) accommodating 150 horses – the property is situated in a Horse Sickness Free area - the stables could either be used for horses again or could easily be converted to additional accommodation units.
* A state of the Art Imported Goat Milking facility and Cheesery – We've never seen anything like it - a first in South Africa
* A wedding Chapel
* Conference Centre
* Restaurant & Pub

This property is a must see to truly understand the magnitude of its magnificence - and at this price with everything that is included its a brilliant investment!

The seller is VAT registered and therefore attracts VAT to the purchase price.

Contact us for more information or to arrange a private viewing to this unique, once in a lifetime investment. T&C’s for property viewing apply.

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