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
• 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 property's 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 indoor/outdoor 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.
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