122 ha Farm in Riversdale

HISTORIC FARM FOR SALE. RIVERSDALE

This is a rare opportunity to acquire the historic Zeekoegat Farm, a 122-hectare estate located just 5 km outside Riversdale. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, the property offers a unique combination of historic architecture, secure water rights, and a well-established hospitality income stream.

Originally established in the late 1700s, with the main homestead dating back to circa 1820, this property is deeply rooted in the history of the region and presents exceptional potential for tourism, lifestyle farming, or further development.

Property Overview

Total size: 122 hectares

56 title deeds including monument erf pending registration

Strong future development flexibility

Fully cleared of alien vegetation with R2 million invested in rehabilitation

Income & Business Potential

The farm operates as a proven income generating hospitality business:

Annual gross rental income: R850,000 R900,000

Mix of short-term and long-term accommodation

Manageable operating costs rates, electricity, staff

This creates a solid base for expansion into a boutique lodge, wedding venue, or eco-tourism destination.

Main Buildings & Accommodation

Main House circa 1820

289 m² 17m x 17m

Fully restored

Primary residence

Long Mountain Lodge 2010

350 m²

Architect-designed

Includes solar system.

Main homestead. Historic Monument 1795

240 m² total

Double storey, fully restored

Significant heritage feature

Historic Barn Complex

225260 m² double-storey

85 restored

Used as:

oAccommodation

oFunction venue

oOffices

Includes veranda 2.5m

Ablution block: 55 m² 60 complete

Additional Accommodation Units

Goat House Airbnb: 60 m², fully renovated

2 x 3-bedroom cottages: 7296 m² each, fully renovated

2 x 1-bedroom thatched cottages: 44 m² each one fully, one partially renovated

Entertainment Area

Summer house braai area:

o32 m² covered 32 m² open

oBuilt for guest entertainment

Outbuildings & Infrastructure

Yellow House: 77 m² requires full renovation

Bluegum Shed: 140 m² restoration needed

Old Shed near monument: 144 m²

Steel shed 10m x 12m rebuild required

Large Barn 2009:

o17m x 13m loft 5m x 13m

Horse shelter: 60 m²

Chicken houses 2 units

2 x rondavels storage

Water Infrastructure Key Strength

A major asset of this farm is its extensive gravity-fed irrigation system:

140,000 m water allocation per annum

Source: Korentepoort Korente River irrigation scheme

Based on 20 hectares irrigation rights

30m gravity head pressure no pumping required

System includes:

Underground reticulation network

Lei-water furrow system managed daily

Pressure irrigation to pastures and orchards

5 earth dams with sluice systems

No boreholes required

Supporting infrastructure:

7 x 10,000L tanks 4 x 5,000L tanks

Water purification system pumps & filters

2 cement reservoirs

Energy & Services

Eskom electricity supply

Solar system at Long Mountain Lodge R250,000 installation

Property divided into 7 camps

Financial & Operational Overview

Annual Expenses approximate:

Rates: R6,500

Electricity: R66,000

Water: R55,000

Staff: R24,000month

Equipment

Movables excluded

MF 290 tractor trailer negotiable

Additional equipment available by negotiation

Investment Highlights

Established income-producing asset

Exceptional heritage value 1795 & 1820 structures

Strong water security gravity-fed system

Multiple title deeds for development flexibility

Significant upside through further renovations and expansion

Positioning

This property is ideally suited for:

Boutique lodge or guest farm

Wedding and function venue

Eco-tourism or heritage destination

Lifestyle farming with income stream