6 ha Agricultural Holding in Nestpark AH

The history of this stunning property reads like a fairytale and there is no reason whatsoever, why its legacy cannot last forever.

Having bought this 5.95 hectare property in 2003, the owners planned to clear it of wattle trees to plant proteas, but when the soil tested too acidic for this, the idea of making feta cheese came up and Voila!, today, in the heart of a South African countryside in Bapsfontein, Mpumalanga, lies Belnori, the place where nature meets craftmanship!

Belnori, is the Proudly South African boutique cheesery where tradition, innovation and an unquestionable commitment to excellence blend to create some of the worlds most sought-after boutique cheeses.

Yes, from pasture to plate, from South Africa to the world, Belnori cheeses have not only delighted palates but also conquered global competitions. From South African Dairy Championships to World Cheese Awards in numerous major capitols (one competition had more than 3500 entries world-wide), is where Belnori earned Gold and Silver and the highest accolades and praise for its depth, balance and complexity! 91 Gold medals, 14 Disticntion awards, some 30 World Cheese awards covering a full range of goats cheese, the few sheeps cheeses made and some Jersey cheeses soft, mould-rippened, brine-ripened, semi-hard and hard cheeses a large range indeed!

Belnori cheeses are a staple in the kitchens of some of the worlds most celebrated Michelin Star chefs chosen for character, authenticity, and bold, unmistakable flavour.

From Cape Town to Paris to New York to Rome and beyond, the Belnori product is spoken of with pride in many of the finest dining rooms and restaurants on the planet!

So, Belnori isnt just a cheesery. It is today a movement. A destination. A story of excellence written in every bite of cheese they produce!

Both the property and the cheesery is now for sale as a going concern to the discerning buyer who wants to continue with Belnoris legacy as a world leader in producing boutique cheeses.

Only the finest breeds are raised here world-renowned Saasen goats and East Friesian sheep both known for their rich, high-butterfat milk, ideal for handcrafted Belnori cheeses - with a world best practices breeding stock program, Belnori has built a legacy of excellence, controlling genetics, health and sustainability every step of the way.

It also boasts of fully integrated milking systems, processing and cheese aging in pristine chillers, production facilities including stainless steel tanks, through to master cheese makers at work managing the every part of the process from udder to table handling it all with precision, care and a deep respect for the craft. Here, quality is not just a standard. It is a way of life!

An Asset Register and Financial Statements can be made available to any qualified buyers.

The immovable and other loose assets on the property includes:

The livestock and related feeders and troughs, Feed Stock for 1 month, all cheese stocks

A main homestead of some 220 mtrsq with

A verandah of about 25mtrsq overlooking the private pool

Four bedrooms with the main bedroom ensuite and so too one other bedroom

Another full bathroom

An office and a lounge with air-conditioner

A large kitchen-dining area with a fireplace kitchen has BICs and a gas hob and electric oven

A seperate, small laundry room

A fenced off cottage of about 150 mtrsq with a 2 mtr wide verandah in the length on the cottage

A 30 mtrsq verandah at the back of the corrage overlooking the forest, and built-in BBQ

An operations office comprising of a fitted kitchen, a scullery, a shop, 2 bathrooms, a Lapa

One carport for 9 vehicles and one for 2 more.

A borehole and 2 large water tanks, generator, 1 vehicle, 1 trailer

An 84 mtrsq corrugated storage shed with an adjacent concrete floor and roofed area

A 6 meter container for animal feed storage and various goat pens and nurseries.

CONTACT THIS AGENT TODAY IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE!