Property Details
1,000ha Midlands Agri-Tourism Estate for Sale – A Rare Development & Investment Opportunity
This spectacular 1,000-hectare estate in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands offers one of the most comprehensive agri-tourism, eco-living, and hospitality investment opportunities in South Africa. Perfectly suited for the visionary developer or investor, this property combines productive commercial farming, income-generating tourism assets, and immense development potential across a range of uses—including a golf estate and timeshare resort.
Just 25 minutes from Nottingham Road, within reach of top private schools and lifestyle amenities, yet surrounded by untouched natural beauty, this is a destination that promises both escape and enterprise.
Location Benefits
* Situated in the world-renowned Midlands Meander tourism route
* Panoramic Drakensberg mountain views
* Close to the Mooi River, with ±8km of river frontage and trout-stocked dams
* Strong eco- and agri-tourism footfall with year-round holiday demand
* Central to the Pietermaritzburg-Durban corridor
Current Operations & Income Streams
This is a fully operational mixed-use estate, offering:
* Luxury self-catering accommodation sleeping 64 guests
* Wedding chapel, event venue, restaurant, and pub
* Premier Trout fly fishing destination with international media exposure
* Commercial Angus beef cattle stud and feedlot
* 150+ milk goats with a state-of-the-art milking parlour and cheesery
* Piggery infrastructure (500 pigs), maize for silage, irrigated pastures
* Movable assets (~R10 million) and livestock (~R9.8 million) included
Development Potential
Beyond its existing income streams, this estate offers exceptional opportunities for expansion into:
* Golf Estate & Timeshare Resort
Rolling terrain and breathtaking vistas provide an ideal layout for a 9 or 18-hole golf course
Develop a country club and timeshare lodges overlooking fairways and trout dams
Offer a Midlands lifestyle retreat, attracting both local and international investors
Integrate fractional ownership, conference facilities, and wellness spa for off-season revenue
* Eco & Agri-Tourism Development
Expand existing accommodation into an eco-lodge or sectional-title estate
Create an adventure park with horse riding, hiking, fishing, and ziplining
Launch farm-to-fork culinary tours, cheese tasting, and goat-milking demos
Introduce wellness and retreat programs for yoga, rehabilitation, or burnout recovery
* Aquaculture & Water Bottling
Five stocked dams and Mooi River access suitable for aquaculture ventures
Water testing completed: suitable for bottling and wellness branding
* Agricultural Expansion
70ha annual water allocation with irrigated pastures
50ha identified as suitable for kiwi fruit production
Revitalise existing stables (150 horses) for equestrian tourism or breeding
* Infrastructure & Facilities
8-bedroom main residence (can serve as a lodge)
3 x 4-bedroom guest homes
1 x 2-bedroom cottage
4 x 1-bedroom cottages
Managers house, staff quarters, barns, sawmill shed
Wedding chapel, conference venue, pub, restaurant
Goat milking facility & cheesery
Piggery, stables, trout dams, irrigation infrastructure
Secure with road infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and radio communications
* Summary of Inclusions
All tourism & farming operations
Lodges & accommodation (fully furnished and equipped)
Cattle, goats, pigs, and horses
All farm vehicles, implements, and equipment
Trout dams, stocked annually
Irrigation rights and infrastructure
Zoning and licensing aligned with long-term sustainability
Your Midlands Legacy Awaits
This is a truly turnkey, high-yield investment property with scalable potential across tourism, agriculture, lifestyle and hospitality. Whether you're developing a destination golf resort, expanding eco-accommodation, or scaling food production, this estate offers the land, infrastructure, and location to deliver.
Serious buyers only – viewings by appointment for financially qualified investors.