2.6 ha Farm in Balgowan

Idyllic Midlands Wedding Venue with a Proven Track Record and Exciting Business Potential

DUAL MANDATE: Set on 2.6 hectares in the picturesque Caversham Valley of KwaZulu-Natal, conveniently positioned close to Balgowan and Nottingham Road, this exceptional north-facing property enjoys approximately 500 metres of beautiful river frontage, magnificent countryside views and exceptional accommodation and established facilities and outbuildings.

Successfully operating as a sought-after country-style wedding and events venue for many years, this is an exciting opportunity to acquire an established destination business with substantial infrastructure, extensive guest accommodation and, importantly, confirmed bookings valued at over R3 million giving you the advantage for the next Season. Offering an established platform from which to continue trading, build on its reputation and further grow its presence within the highly regarded KwaZulu-Natal Midlands wedding market, the property is ideally suited to an entrepreneur or hospitality operator with a passion for creating memorable celebrations and experiences.

Thoughtfully developed to accommodate every stage of a destination wedding, the venue combines beautiful ceremony settings, distinctive reception spaces, extensive guest accommodation and picturesque outdoor locations within one exceptional country estate. From intimate riverside gatherings to larger celebrations, the variety of facilities allows for a flexible approach to weddings, private functions and other boutique events.

Surrounded by romantic, English garden-inspired grounds featuring established roses, lavender and citrus trees, the accommodation comfortably sleeps up to 24 guests across 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. This comprises an elegant five-bedroom Manor House, a second five-bedroom residence, currently utilised as the Bridal Suite Home, and a charming two-bedroom cottage. Separate staff accommodation further supports the operational requirements of the business.

Accommodation comprises:

Main Residence Manor House Sleeps 10

Open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge, with separate scullery

Separate honeymoon suite with bathroom

One bedroom on the first level with a lounge area and fireplace

Full bathroom

En-suite bedroom

Additional bedroom

Upstairs loft area

Two loft storage areas and additional storage cupboard

Outside garden room

Double carport

Second Residence Sleeps 10

Main bedroom with open-plan en-suite bathroom

Guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Two additional bedrooms

Additional en-suite bedroom

Kitchen with separate scullery

Dining area

Lounge incorporating a bar area

Guest bathroom with shower

Separate guest toilet

Separate Two-Bedroom Cottage Sleeps 6

Two en-suite bedrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bath

Separate laundry

Staff Accommodation

Three bedrooms

Kitchen

Two bathrooms

Gas geyser

Established Facilities and Outbuildings

The propertys purpose-developed facilities are a significant part of its appeal, providing a choice of distinctive settings for ceremonies, guest interaction, dining and celebrations.

Indoor Chapel - A beautiful stone and wood chapel nestled in the fruit trees that affords stunning views over farmlands and can seat 140 people on pews, with extra seating for up to 200.

Orchard River Deck An intimate wooden deck is set over the river with seating provided for guests

The Stables Beautifully renovated old stables that functions as an open plan area arrival space for guests to mingle and enjoy drinks and canapes in a relaxed environment. There are also guests toilets in this area. Th perfect venue to host smaller, more intimate events

The Venue - An elegant and contemporary indoor reception hall with screed floors and a large stone clad fireplace that can hold up to 200 guests to dine and dance as well as a bar area. Expansive sliding doors open to an outdoor terraced area ensuring indooroutdoor connectivity and spaces and a firepit and a large water feature enhances this outdoor area. This space has also been designed to accommodate physically challenges guests and there are men and ladies toilets.

Additional Features include:

Tool shed

Ground trampoline

Swimming pool with fountain

Additional fountains

4 store rooms garden shed

3-phase Eskom electricity

Borehole and river pump

Water Filtration system

Mercedes generator

6 x 5,000L JoJo tanks

2 x 10,000L JoJo tanks

Rates: The property is currently configured for both residential and commercial usage.

An Established Wedding Business with Substantial Forward Bookings

A particularly compelling aspect of this offering is the confirmed future wedding bookings valued at over R3 million, demonstrating the existing demand for this established Midlands destination. For an incoming owner, this provides an opportunity to take the business forward with a substantial programme of weddings already scheduled, while building on its existing reputation and exploring further growth opportunities.

Please Note Specified movable assets are not included as part of this business opportunity. Further details are available on request.

Dont miss this opportunity to take an established destination venture into its next chapter.