1526 ha Farm in Prince Albert

Nearly 1600 hectares in extent, this exceptional agricultural and hospitality estate is near the hamlet of Klaarstroom and a mere 35 kilometres away from the quaint town of Prince Albert. With daily flights from Cape Town or Johannesburg international airports, it is a relaxed 90-minute drive from George Airport.

Founded in 1841 on two separate titles, the entire southern boundary of the property is adjacent to the pristine Swartberg Nature Reserve. Agricultural activities are numerous and include 16000 olive trees over 25 irrigated hectares, with cultivars suited to the Karoo climate. The estate has its own imported olive press and associated cellar equipment, and a boutique range of products in addition to the olive oil, are produced under the estate's own label. There is approximately seven hectares of grazing from lucerne pastures and winter crops and fruit trees include peach, pomegranate, lemon, apple, pear and guava, and there are a number of table grape vines. The estate enjoys an abundance of water supplied from the Groot Rivier source in the mountains above the property, and the water is stored in seven dams. The water reticulation system has been completely restored and refreshed and includes gravity trenches. Electricity is supplied by ESKOM and also via two independent 80KW sources. Agricultural and related equipment is stored in one of two restored barns.

Accommodation is provided in numerous elegantly decorated buildings, the most notable of which are two immaculately restored and preserved Victorian homesteads. Each has been sensitively modernized and upgraded, while still retaining their respective heritage footprints. These two exquisite homes have been furnished and decorated to an exacting standard and each enjoys expansive living and entertainment areas with superb flow to terraces, verandas and private swimming pools. Bedrooms and bathrooms are opulent and tasteful.

Additional accommodation is provided in five executive cottages with one or two-bedroom configurations, each with its own kitchen, fully stocked and equipped to the highest standards. These self-catering units enjoy high levels of occupancy from a discerning clientele who enjoy and appreciate a luxurious get-away destination offering absolute privacy and total relaxation. Leisure activities include birding, hiking, cycling, stargazing or simply complete relaxation.

The property, which could easily be developed further into a retreat or wellness centre, is sold as a going concern and is VAT registered.