R 9 495 000
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18.5 ha Commercial Farm in Dargle

14 14 4 18.5 ha

Farm For Sale in Dargle Howick Rural Howick KwaZulu Natal

Versatile Midlands Farmstay with Business And Lifestyle Appeal

This 18.5ha lifestyle farm in the sought-after Dargle Valley offers an exceptional opportunity to own an established self-catering business in one of the KZN Midlands most popular destinations. With multiple guest cottages and a beautifully modernised historic homestead, the property is perfectly positioned to attract both Midlands Meander tourists and the steady flow of wedding guests attending events at nearby venues.

Occupying an elevated positioning this property has exceptional outward views including onto the Inhlosane mountain and surrounding timber plantations, offering a rare blend of natural beauty and business potential.

Accommodation is offered in the form of four separate buildings/cottages all equipped with a lounge, fireplace, dining room, fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor verandah/seating and relaxation area. The buildings offer:

* The Stables - 3 en-suite bedrooms.

* Large Tiled over Thatched House - 3 en-suite bedrooms and a large deck.

* Dairy Cottage - 2 en-suite bedrooms

* Hayloft Cottage - 1 en-suite bedroom

This combination provides a total of 14 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms.

Several outbuildings service the various cottages comprising a pub with its own veranda, bar and fireplace a separate laundry room, and a retail shop for limited groceries/essentials. There is plenty of staff accommodation, as well as numerous storage rooms and a large shed. A rondavel is currently used as an office with an ensuite bathroom.

Power is three phase and water is sourced from a stream that continuously fills water tanks and overflows into their own private small dam

Adding even more versatility to this offering is the 600m main homestead, built in 1913 and thoughtfully modernised while preserving original features that include wooden floors, high ceilings, wood-framed sash windows and deep verandas. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, a butler sink and a separate scullery, while all five primary bedrooms are ensuite. Two additional bedrooms, tucked into a private wing with their own entrances and a shared veranda, present a fantastic opportunity to expand the accommodation offeringmaking this historic home not just a residence, but a value-added asset to the business.

The entire property is secured by electric fencing, plus there are also a few productive kikuyu camps with water troughs for cattle handling facilities as well as basic stables.

With its blend of natural beauty, strong income-generating potential, and prime location in one of the Midlands most desirable areas, this is an investment that delivers on every level.

Offered as a Going Concern with most of the furniture, this property presents a turnkey opportunity for savvy investors. Listing Price is EXCLUSIVE of VAT.

Property details

  • Listing number T5098171
  • Property type Commercial Farm
  • Listing date 30 May 2025
  • Land size 18.5 ha
  • Rates and taxes R 1 170

Property features

  • Bedrooms 14
  • Bathrooms 14
  • Dining areas 6
  • Covered parking 4
  • Flatlets
  • Laundry
  • Study
  • Kitchen

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